The Facts on File Dictionary of Earth Science

The Facts on File Dictionary of Earth Science
Author: Stella E. Stiegeler
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2014-05-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1438109407

Presents an illustrated dictionary of more than 3,700 frequently used terms in Earth science.

The Facts on File Dictionary of Earth Science

The Facts on File Dictionary of Earth Science
Author: John Owen Edward Clark
Publisher: Checkmark Books
Total Pages: 362
Release: 2000
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780816042883

Contains over 3,000 entries, explaining clearly and concisely the most frequently used terms in the biological sciences.

A Dictionary of Geology and Earth Sciences

A Dictionary of Geology and Earth Sciences
Author: Michael Allaby
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 1325
Release: 2020-01-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0192575708

This new edition includes 10,000 entries which cover all areas of geoscience, including planetary science, oceanography, palaeontology, mineralogy and volcanology. In this edition, 675 new entries have been added, and include expanded coverage of planetary geology and earth-observing-satellites. Other new entries terms such as Ianammox, Boomerangian, earth rheological layering, and metamorphic rock classification. The entries are also complemented by more than 130 diagrams and numerous web links that are listed on a regularly updated dedicated companion website. Appendices supplement the A-Z and have been extended to include three new tables on the Torino Impact Hazard Scale, Avalanche Classes, and the Volcanic Explosivity Index. The list of satellite missions has also been revised and updated to include recent developments. A Dictionary of Geology and Earth Sciences is an authoritative, and jargon-free resource for students of geology, geography, geosciences, physical science, and those in related disciplines.

The Facts on File Guide to Research

The Facts on File Guide to Research
Author: Jeff Lenburg
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 593
Release: 2014-05-14
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1438110405

The Facts On File Guide to Research is a comprehensive guide to doing thorough and accurate research. It includes a detailed listing of available resources and explains general research methods and proper citation of sources. An invaluable reference, this book helps researchers make use of the many new resources available today. Divided into four sections, this easy-to-use guide helps students and general readers prepare for research papers and class studies. Step-by-step guides, detailed explanations, and valuable appendixes covering style guides, such as APA. MLA, and The Chicago Manual of Style, combine to create an incredibly authoritative accessible reference.

The Facts on File Dictionary of Computer Science

The Facts on File Dictionary of Computer Science
Author: Edmund Wright
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2014-05-14
Genre: Computer science
ISBN: 1438109393

Defines more than 2,400 terms and phrases related to computers, programming, data processing, and the Internet.

The Facts on File Dictionary of Astronomy

The Facts on File Dictionary of Astronomy
Author: John Daintith
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 561
Release: 2009
Genre: Astronomy
ISBN: 1438109326

Presents an illustrated dictionary with 3,700 of the most frequently used terms in the field of astronomy.

Soil and Environmental Science Dictionary

Soil and Environmental Science Dictionary
Author: E.G. Gregorich
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 600
Release: 2001-06-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1420037781

The lingo of soil science is a language unto itself. Soil and Environmental Science Dictionary is a glossary of terms used in soil and environmental science, including terms from related disciplines. Designed for teachers, students, researchers and others interested or involved in environmental sciences related to soils, this compilation includes a