Hiking the Southwest's Geology: Four Corners Region
ISBN: 0898868564 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1st Author(s): Ralph Lee Hopkins Publisher: Mountaineers Books Number of Pages: 286
Hiking the Southwest's Geology: Four Corners Region takes curious hikers on a journey through time that explores the Colorado Plateau-an immense land of canyons mesas and isolated mountain ranges in the American Southwest Divided into representative geologic provincesareas Hopkins specifies distinct geologic or scenic features and provides information about what makes each province unique He describes each hike from the perspective of the geologic evolution of the landscape while exploring basic geologic concepts and providing a framework for understanding the major forces that have shaped the land Hopkins' stunning color photography brings the Four Corners Region to life in dazzling detail
Why Geology Matters: Decoding the Past, Anticipating the Future
ISBN: 0520266420 Binding: Hardcover Edition: 1 Author(s): Doug Macdougall Publisher: University of California Press Number of Pages: 304
Volcanic dust climate change tsunamis earthquakes--geoscience explores phenomena that profoundly affect our lives But more than that as Doug Macdougall makes clear the science also provides important clues to the future of the planet In an entertaining and accessibly written narrative Macdougall gives an overview of Earth's astonishing history based on information extracted from rocks ice cores and other natural archives He explores such questions as: What is the risk of an asteroid striking Earth Why does the temperature of the ocean millions of years ago matter today How are efforts to predict earthquakes progressing Macdougall also explains the legacy of greenhouse gases from Earth's past and shows how that legacy shapes our understanding of today's human-caused climate change We find that geoscience in fact illuminates many of today's most pressing issues--the availability of energy access to fresh water sustainable agriculture maintaining biodiversity--and we discover how by applying new technologies and ideas we can use it to prepare for the future
National Geographic Kids Everything Rocks and Minerals: Dazzling gems of photos and info that will rock your world
ISBN: 1426307683 Binding: Paperback Edition: Brdbk Author(s): Steve Tomecek Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books Number of Pages: 64
Targeted to rock-crazy kids this bold book is more energetic more visually exciting and more fun than anything else on the marketand with more information too Youngsters become geology experts as they browse eye-popping photos and absorb layers of information made extra fun through a humor-infused presentation
ISBN: 0415469600 Binding: Paperback Edition: 3 Author(s): Tony Waltham Publisher: CRC Press Number of Pages: 104
Now in full colour the third edition of this well established book provides a readable and highly illustrated overview of the aspects of geology that are most significant to civil engineers Sections in the book include those devoted to the main rock types weathering ground investigation rock mass strength failures of old mines subsidence on peats and clays sinkholes on limestone and chalk water in landslides slope stabilization and understanding ground conditions The roles of both natural and man-induced processes are assessed and this understanding is developed into an appreciation of the geological environments potentially hazardous to civil engineering and construction projects For each style of difficult ground available techniques of site investigation and remediation are reviewed and evaluated Each topic is presented as a double page spread with a careful mix of text and diagrams with tabulated reference material on parameters such as bearing strength of soils and rocks This new edition has been comprehensively updated and covers the entire spectrum of topics of interest for both students and practitioners in the field of civil engineering
ISBN: Binding: Kindle Edition Edition: 2 Author(s): Tom Freeman Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Number of Pages: 321
This easy-to-use easy-to-learn-from laboratory manual for environmental geology employs an interactive question-and-answer format that engages the student right from the start of each exercise Tom Freeman an award-winning teacher with 30 years experience takes a developmental approach to learning that emphasizes principles over rote memorization His writing style is clear and inviting and he includes scores of helpful hints to coach students as they tackle problems
ISBN: 0393928144 Binding: Spiral-bound Edition: Spi Lab Author(s): Allan Ludman, Stephen Marshak Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company Number of Pages: 419
The first new lab manual for introductory geology in a generationA collaboration between best-selling author Stephen Marshak (Earth: Portrait of a Planet and Essentials of Geology) and master teacher Allan Ludman Laboratory Manual for Introductory Geologys inquiry-based approach teaches students to ask and answer questions about the physical world in which we live
ISBN: 1931414181 Binding: Hardcover Edition: Author(s): Michael Collier Publisher: Mikaya Press Number of Pages: 128
Introducing An Aerial View of Geology series Geology is thrilling It's the Earth in all its splendor Unfortunately geology texts rarely communicate that sense of excitement Enter Michael Collier geologist writer and one of America's premier aerial photographers For over 20 years he has piloted his Cessna 180 to inaccessible locations and returned with stunning photographs that lay bare the Earth's workings Over the Mountains the first book in Michael Collier's new series focuses on geology's most spectacular subject in a most spectacular way It includes:
Detailed and breathtaking large-format color photographs covering the geology of every major mountain range in the United States
Clear easy-to-understand text diagrams and captions that explain and illuminate the geologic processes shown in the photographs
After exploring the pages of Over the Mountains readers will never think of mountains -- or geology -- in the same way again
Introduction to Environmental Geology (5th Edition)
ISBN: 0321727517 Binding: Paperback Edition: 5 Author(s): Edward A. Keller Publisher: Prentice Hall Number of Pages: 792
This text focuses on helping non-science majors develop an understanding of how geology and humanity interact Ed Kellerthe author who first defined the environmental geology curriculumfocuses on five fundamental concepts of environmental geology: Human Population Growth Sustainability Earth as a System Hazardous Earth Processes and Scientific Knowledge and Values These concepts are introduced at the outset of the text integrated throughout the text and revisited at the end of each chapter The Fifth Edition emphasizes currency which is essential to this dynamic subject and strengthens Kellers hallmark Fundamental Concepts of Environmental Geology unifying the texts diverse topics while applying the concepts to real-world examples
ISBN: 0538737557 Binding: Paperback Edition: 6 Author(s): Bernard W. Pipkin, Dee D. Trent, Richard Hazlett, Paul Bierman Publisher: Brooks Cole Number of Pages: 574
PipkinTrentHazlettBierman's and GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT explores the relationship between humans and the geologic hazards processes and resources that surround us This stellar author team has the most field expertise and the greatest depth of experience in bringing this field of knowledge to the student of any in this market In the 6th edition of this tested market leader the authors have fully integrated coverage of how climate change and global warming impact geologic processes Both human and non-human-induced climate change topics are discussed in a newly developed chapter called The Earth System and Climate Change This chapter sets the context for understanding how Man's interaction with the Earth System is a contributor to climate change and global warming The acclaimed Case Studies feature at the end of chapters now includes 10 cases on climate change and global warming topics The new edition also introduces a new feature called Questions to Ponder which further encourages students to think critically about pressing issues of social and environmental importance
