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Author | : Geoff Brown |
Publisher | : CUP Archive |
Total Pages | : 572 |
Release | : 1992-11-05 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780521427401 |
This 1992 book contains well-illustrated and readable accounts covering many aspects of the earth sciences.
Author | : Edgar Winston Spencer |
Publisher | : McGraw-Hill Science, Engineering & Mathematics |
Total Pages | : 550 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Science |
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Earth Science: Understanding Environmental Systemsis intended for introductory courses in Earth Science and Earth Systems Science, which place emphasis on the systems approach to earth science with special attention to the impact these systems have on the environment. It is appropriate for non-science majors with no previous college science or mathematics courses.The primary goals of this book are to provide the background the general student needs to understand the way Earth works, how knowledge of Earth relates to the environmental issues confronting our society, and how scientists go about examining these issues.
Author | : Peter J. Smith |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 383 |
Release | : 1973 |
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Author | : Gary Prost |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 636 |
Release | : 2017-12-12 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1351648969 |
This practical guidebook provides a basic grounding in the principles of geology and explains how to apply them. Using this book, readers will be able to figure out whether they are standing on an ancient seafloor, coal swamp, or sand dune. They will be able to determine the geologic hazards in their neighborhood, where to look for fossils and minerals, or where best to drill a water well. In plain English, The Geology Companion sheds light on the processes that shape the earth and how geology affects people in their daily lives.
Author | : Sarah E. Cornell |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 609 |
Release | : 2012-08-09 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1139560549 |
Explaining the what, the how and the why of climate science, this multidisciplinary new book provides a review of research from the last decade, illustrated with cutting-edge data and observations. A key focus is the development of analysis tools that can be used to demonstrate options for mitigating and adapting to increasing climate risks. Emphasis is given to the importance of Earth system feedback mechanisms and the role of the biosphere. The book explains advances in modelling, process understanding and observations, and the development of consistent and coherent studies of past, present and 'possible' climates. This highly illustrated, data-rich book is written by leading scientists involved in QUEST, a major UK-led research programme. It forms a concise and up-to-date reference for academic researchers or students in the fields of climatology, Earth system science and ecology, and also a vital resource for professionals and policymakers working on any aspect of global change.
Author | : Steven W. Gilbert |
Publisher | : NSTA Press |
Total Pages | : 135 |
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ISBN | : 193515561X |
Author | : Elisabeth Ervin-Blankenheim |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 369 |
Release | : 2021 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0197502466 |
A portrayal of our planet that offers easy-to-grasp discussions of scientific concepts and detailed examinations of Earth's tectonic, biological, and paleontological forces. From the esoteric science of minerals to the interactions between humans and their environment, our planet provides answers to every question we could ask about its history and what lies ahead. The book is illustrated with maps, diagrams, and pictures, explaining everything from how a roiling, molten planet cooled to how the first cyanobacteria began to oxygenate the atmosphere to how the atmosphere has changed over time. Ervin-Blankenheim also provides narratives about pioneering geologists and their groundbreaking discoveries. In viewing the planet as the integrated ecosystem it is, Ervin-Blankenheim showcases how land, water, life, and the atmosphere maintain an elegant yet delicate balance-one that, based on the author's evidence of current trends in the context of past planetary cataclysm, appears to be under imminent threat.
Author | : Jon Erickson |
Publisher | : Infobase Publishing |
Total Pages | : 321 |
Release | : 2014-05-14 |
Genre | : Earth sciences |
ISBN | : 1438109644 |
An overview of the formation of Earth and the evolution of various forms of life, and includes a glossary of related terms.
Author | : Dr. Gary Parker |
Publisher | : New Leaf Publishing Group |
Total Pages | : 161 |
Release | : 2007-11-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1614584079 |
Have you ever wondered about human fossils, "cave men", skin color, "ape-men", or why missing links are still missing? Want to discover when T. Rexwas small enough to fit in your hand? Or how old dinosaur fossils are - and how we know the age of these bones? Learn how the Bible's world view (not evolution's) unites evidence from science and history into a solid creation foundation for understanding the origin, history, and destiny of life - including yours! Start reinforcing a strong foundation for learning with study questions, discussions, discussion topics, and more for home and school educators! In this fascinating book, Gary Parker explores some of the most interesting areas of science: fossils, the errors of evolution, the evidence of creation, all about early man and human origins, dinosaurs, and even "races." Learn how scientists use evidence in the present, how historians use evidence of the past, and discover the biblical world view, not evolution, that puts the two together in a credible and scientifically-sound way! Having made his own journey of discovery, this former evolutionary biologist and popular author offers a unique and powerful perspective on the science of our world - past and present. Build your world view on a faith that fits the scientific facts!
Author | : Robert M. Hazen |
Publisher | : Anchor |
Total Pages | : 386 |
Release | : 2009-06-09 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0307456641 |
A science book for the general reader that is informative enough to be a popular textbook and yet well-written enough to appeal to general readers. “Hazen and Trefil [are] unpretentious—good, down-to-earth, we-can-explain-anything science teachers, the kind you wish you had but never did.”—The New York Times Book Review Knowledge of the basic ideas and principles of science is fundamental to cultural literacy. But most books on science are often too obscure or too specialized to do the general reader much good. Science Matters is a rare exception—a science book that is informative enough for introductory courses in high school and college, and yet lucid enough for readers uncomfortable with scientific jargon and complicated mathematics. And now, revised and expanded, it is up-to-date, so that readers can enjoy Hazen and Trefil's refreshingly accessible explanations of the most recent developments in science, from particle physics to biotechnology.