ISBN: 0393928152 Binding: Paperback Edition: Second Edition Author(s): Stephen Marshak Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company Number of Pages: 545
Based on the best-selling Earth: Portrait of a PlanetEssentials of Geology offers the same engaging writing spectacular artwork and helpful pedagogy as the parent text in a more concise formatThis accessible introduction integrates traditional geologic concepts with the most recent theoretical advances among them theories of plate tectonics and Earth systems science The Second Edition has been carefully updated including coverage of recent events such as Hurricane Katrina and offers unparalleled multimedia tools for instructors and students
ISBN: Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): James Geikie Publisher: University of Michigan Library Number of Pages: 104
Book may have numerous typos missing text images or index Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher 1883 Excerpt: Fig 18--Ground-plan of Large Main Fault and Minor Displacement Fissures run parallel to the main fault while many others seem to run out from this at various angles Faults are of all geological ages Some date back to a most remote antiquity others are of quite recent origin; and no doubt faults are occurring even now In the following diagram the 7; Fig 19--Faulted Strata covered by undisturbed Strata strata a a have been faulted and planed away before the strata b were deposited Hence in this case it is evident that if we know the geological age of the beds a and b we can have an approximation to the age of the fault If the beds a be Carboniferous and those at b Permian then we should say the fault was post-Carboniferous or pre-Permian 51 Metamorphic and Igneous Rocks--mode of their occurrence--In the foregoing remarks on the structure and arrangement of rocks we have had reference chiefly to the aqueous strata--that is to say the mechanically chemically and organically formed rocks We were necessarily compelled however to make some reference to and to give some description of certain structures and arrangements which are not peculiar to aqueous strata but characterise many metamorphic and igneous rocks as well To avoid repetition it was also necessary while treating of joints &c to give some account of certain structures which are the result of metamorphic action But for sake of clearness we have reserved special account of the structure and mode of occurrence of metamorphic and igneous rocks to this place After what has been said as to the structure and arrangement of aqueous strata it is hardly needful to say much about the crystalline schists These the student will understand to be merely highly altered aqueous rocks in which th
Geology Rocks!: 50 Hands-On Activities to Explore the Earth (Kaleidoscope Kids)
ISBN: 1885593295 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Cindy Blobaum Publisher: Williamson Pub Number of Pages: 96
This title is suitable for ages 9 to 12 years Dig into our ever-changing earth and discover how geology rocks your world every day Explore planet Earth from its red-hot center to the top of the tallest volcano (and on into outer space) Dig in build and create all things geologic with hands mind and feet Be in charge of your own thoughts ideas and actions about the earth and how we use its treasures For sure you'll never feel the same about the pebble in your shoe the pencil in your desk or the coins jingling in your pocket
ISBN: 0077270401 Binding: Paperback Edition: 2 Author(s): Stephen Reynolds, Julia Johnson, Michael Kelly, Paul Morin, Chuck Carter Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math Number of Pages: 640
Exploring Geology by ReynoldsJohnsonKellyMorinCarter is an innovative textbook intended for an introductory college geology course such as Physical Geology This ground-breaking visually spectacular book was designed from cognitive and educational research on how students think learn and study Nearly all information in the book is built around 2600 photographs and stunning illustrations rather than being in long blocks of text that are not articulated with figures These annotated illustrations help students visualize geologic processes and concepts and are suited to the way most instructors already teach To alleviate cognitive load and help students focus on one important geologic process or concept at a time the book consists entirely of two-page spreads organized into 19 chapters Each two-page spread is a self-contained block of information about a specific topic emphasizing geologic concepts processes features and approaches These spreads help students learn and organize geologic knowledge in a new and exciting way Inquiry is embedded throughout the book modeling how geologists investigate problems The title of each two-page spread and topic heading is a question intended to get readers to think about the topic and become interested and motivated to explore the two-page spread for answers Each chapter is a learning cycle which begins with a visually engaging two-page spread about a compelling geologic issue Each chapter ends with an Investigation that challenges students with a problem associated with a virtual place The world-class media spectacular presentations and assessments are all tightly articulated with the textbook This book is designed to encourage students to observe interpret think critically and engage in authentic inquiry and is highly acclaimed by reviewers instructors and students
The Testimony of the Rocks: Or, Geology in Its Bearings On the Two Theologies, Natural and Revealed
ISBN: 114681559X Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Hugh Miller Publisher: Nabu Press Number of Pages: 496
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923 This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters introduced typographical errors and jumbled words This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc that were either part of the original artifact or were introduced by the scanning process We believe this work is culturally important and despite the imperfections have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process and hope you enjoy this valuable book
ISBN: 0393196569 Binding: Paperback Edition: Third Edition Author(s): Stephen Marshak Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company Number of Pages: 776
A substantial revision of an already successful text the Third Edition of Essentials of Geology combines an accurate and engaging narrative with exceptional visual and pedagogical elements The optional free package item includes the two-page guide from the text and a worksheet for each chapters Google Earth Geotour It is supported by a complete learning and teaching package Innovative media such as Geotourswhich take students on virtual field trips using Google Earthmake it possible for instructors to bring real-world geology to life in the classroom
Perfect as homework lab or extra-credit assignments the workbook asks students to observe and measure real-world geologic sites thereby deepening their understanding of important concepts in the textbook
Using high-resolution satellite and aerial photography Google Earth creates spectacular 3-D images of the planets surface Appearing in the book as two-page spreads Geotours provide students with free and open access to this powerful resourcewith links to over 200 real-world geologic sites that illustrate concepts from every chapter of Essentials of Geology Map overlays figures and photographs from the text and beyond further promote learning by helping students make connections between textbook lessons and real-world geology Geotours make great lecture launchers or can be assigned as homework lab or extra-credit assignments using the worksheets that coordinate with each chapter in the text
Geotours are accompanied by a complete innovative media package with 3-D cinema-quality simulations that bring difficult concepts to life; over 60 animations; film clips; course-ready PowerPoint lecture outlines; Clicker Questions and more
GEOL (with Earth Science CourseMate with eBook Printed Access Card and Virtual Field Trips in Geology) (Available Titles Coursemate)
ISBN: 0538494530 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1 Author(s): Reed Wicander, James S. Monroe Publisher: Brooks Cole Number of Pages: 448
Created through a "student-tested faculty-approved" review process with over 70 students and faculty GEOL First Edition is an engaging and accessible solution to accommodate the diverse lifestyles of today's learners at a value-based price This streamlined yet comprehensive text focuses on the core concepts of physical geology including strong coverage of systems and plate tectonics while also devoting three chapters to historical geology to give students a complete overview of all facets of introductory geology This reader-friendly visually striking text brings geology to life even for non-science majors providing the knowledge and understanding they need to build on their natural curiosity about the landscapes around them as well as the environmental and resource issues they encounter in the news GEOL First Edition offers a thorough and effective introduction to geology that will help students appreciate the importance of physical geology and its relevance to their everyday lives
ISBN: 1463579284 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Toni K Dwiggins Publisher: CreateSpace Number of Pages: 308
"Fans of Nevada Barr will love this suspenseful literary mystery where the brutal Death Valley landscape is as much a character as the renegade radworkers dangerously eccentric desert rats and dogged geologists trying to prevent a nuclear disaster" - Lisa Brackmann author of the literary suspense novel ROCK PAPER TIGER an Amazon Top 10 Mystery and Thriller Pick
"BADWATER is superb It has a great plot with many twists and surprises featuring real-life characters The author did a very find job of characterizing the disconnect between all the measures intended to assure safety and the reality of things sometimes being unsafe Truly well-written and engaging A joy to read" - David Lochbaum head of the Nuclear Safety Project Union of Concerned Scientists
"Forensic geology is cool and the setting in Death Valley perfectly matches the plotThe whole situation feels creepy and dangerous throughout" - ScienceThrillerscom
THE STORY: Forensic geologists Cassie Oldfield and Walter Shaws embark on a perilous hunt--tracking a terrorist who has stolen radioactive material that is hotter than the desert in August He threatens to release it in America's most fragile national park Death Valley
But first he must stop the geologists who are closing in
As the hunt turns dangerous Cassie and Walter will need grit along with their field skills to survive this case For they are up against more than pure human malice The unstable atom--in the hands of an unstable man--is governed by Murphy's Law Whatever can go wrong will go wrong
And it does
"In this superb taut action-packed thriller set in the California desert a highway hijacking turns toxic and Cassie Oldfield forensic geologist is called in to help the FBI and the EPA's Radiological Emergency Response Team track down stolen casks of nuclear waste Sophisticated soil analysis is not normally a deadly occupation yet before it's all over Cassie comes face to face with a sociopathic killer and with her own mortality Notice to criminals: watch out for Cassie She knows where you've been Fans of Nevada Barr are going to love this book just as much as I did" - Marcia Talley Agatha and Anthony award-winning author of the Hannah Ives mysteries
"I LOVED this book Even with all of the acronyms :)" - Christina Irelan Intoxicated by BooksMiddle of the Road Reviews
ISBN: 0521516641 Binding: Hardcover Edition: 1 Author(s): Haakon Fossen Publisher: Cambridge University Press Number of Pages: 480
Lavishly illustrated in color this textbook takes an applied approach to introduce undergraduate students to the basic principles of structural geology The book provides unique links to industry applications in the upper crust including petroleum and groundwater geology which highlight the importance of structural geology in exploration and exploitation of petroleum and water resources Topics range from faults and fractures forming near the surface to shear zones and folds of the deep crust Students are engaged through examples and parallels drawn from practical everyday situations enabling them to connect theory with practice Containing numerous end-of-chapter problems e-learning modules and with stunning field photos and illustrations this book provides the ultimate learning experience for all students of structural geology
