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Spatial Thinking in Environmental Contexts: Maps, Archives, and Timelines by Sandra Lach Arlinghaus
RRP: $154.80$133.66Spatial Thinking in Environmental Contexts: Maps, Archives, and Timelines cultivates the spatial thinking "habit of mind" as a critical geographical view of how the world works, including how environmental systems function, and how we can... -
A World Environment Organization: Solution or Threat for Effective International Environmental Governance? by Frank Biermann
RRP: $59.33$51.77In recent years, the debate on the establishment of a new international agency on environmental protection - a 'World Environment Organization' - has gained substantial momentum. Several countries, including France and Germany, as well as a number of... -
Cretaceous Fossils of South-Central Africa: An Illustrated Guide Michael Cooper (Emeritus Professor, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa) 9781138336520
RRP: $37.40$32.37This book serves as an introduction to the Cretaceous geology and palaeontology of south-central Africa, covering the whole of Southern and Eastern Africa and Angola. Fifty two plates illustrate almost 1000 species and provide a field guide to the... -
An Introduction to Satellite Image Interpretation by Eric D. Conway
RRP: $54.83$49.12Eric D. Conway and the Maryland Space Grant Consortium present a fascinating introduction to the interpretation of satellite imagery, a technology of increasing importance for a wide variety of scientific applications. Prepared in association with the... -
Oceanography: an Earth Science Perspective Andy Cundy 9780748754427
RRP: $51.59$45.23This work provides a wide perspective of the oceans by examining their places in the earth sciences, drawing together all the key strands of ocean study and presenting a holistic view of ocean processes, ancient and modern.About the AuthorDr Andy Cundy,... -
Climate Dynamics by Kerry Cook
RRP: $87.72$68.59Climate Dynamics is an advanced undergraduate-level textbook that provides an essential foundation in the physical understanding of the earth's climate system. The book assumes no background in atmospheric or ocean sciences and is appropriate for any... -
Earth Resources and Environmental Impacts Kieran D. O'Hara 9780470564912
RRP: $158.61$137.41Earth Resources and Environmental Impacts uses everyday examples and current issues to help readers understand how mineral, water and energy resources - and the impacts of their use and extraction - affect their daily lives. A historical perspective... -
Mineralogy for Petrologists: Optics, Chemistry and Occurrences of Rock-Forming Minerals by Michel Andre Demange
RRP: $109.64$95.27This book provides a categorized and visualized overview and presents microscopic observations, systematic mineralogy, chemistry, geology, stability, paragenesis, occurrence and use in petrology of 137 minerals. Structural formula calculations are... -
Key to The Future: The History of Earth Science John Cater 9780415278768
RRP: $92.87$80.04Here is a book for everyone who has an interest in how our planet works, what has happened during its 4,550 million year history and what might happen in the future. It tells how Earth scientists study the pattern of events that have shaped the planet... -
Science, Conservation, and National Parks by Steven R. Beissinger
RRP: $50.31$49.06As the US National Park Service marks its centennial in 2016, parks and protected areas worldwide are under increasing threat from a variety of factors, including storms and fires of greater severity, plant and animal extinctions, the changing attitudes... -
Groundwater around the World: A Geographic Synopsis by Jean Margat
RRP: $59.33$52.28This book presents a unique and up-to-date summary of what is known about groundwater on our planet, from a global perspective and in terms of area-specific factual information. Unlike most textbooks on groundwater, it does not deal with theoretical... -
Life in Deep Time: Darwin's "Missing" Fossil Record by J. William Schopf
RRP: $36.11$31.32When Darwin wrote his Origin of Species, one of his main concerns was with the perceived shortness of the fossil record of life. Until the work of J. William Schopf and his colleagues, much of this history was thought to be unknowable. This book, through... -
The Urban Caribbean in an Era of Global Change by Robert B. Potter
RRP: $174.15$151.29Based on the author's first hand field research, this book addresses the twin processes of urbanization and globalization as they affect the contemporary Caribbean region. One of the key aims of the book is to focus attention on the fact that contrary... -
Introduction to Environmental Remote Sensing Eric C. Barrett 9780748740062
RRP: $92.87$80.56Taking a detailed, non-mathematical approach to the principles on which remote sensing is based, this book progresses from the physical principles to the application of remote sensing.About the AuthorE.C. Barrett Senior Research Fellow and Formerly... -
The Biomarker Guide: Volume 2: Biomarkers and Isotopes in Petroleum Systems and Earth History by K. E. Peters 9780521039987
RRP: $138.03$115.18The second edition of The Biomarker Guide is a fully updated and expanded version of this essential reference. Now in two volumes, it provides a comprehensive account of the role that biomarker technology plays both in petroleum exploration and in... -
What Is a Trace Fossil?: A Coloring Book by the Georgia Mineral Society, Inc. by Lori Butler Carter 9781937617097
RRP: $7.68$6.82Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781937617097Author Lori Butler CarterFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint SIGMA Software, Inc.Publisher SIGMA Software, Inc.Weight(grams) 118gDimensions(mm)... -
Rock Mechanics: For underground mining Barry H.G. Brady 9781402020643
RRP: $116.09$105.79Although Rock Mechanics addresses many of the rock mechanics issues which arise in underground mining engineering, it is not a text exclusively for mining applications. It consists of five categories of topics on the science and practice of rock... -
Changing Environments by Dick Morris 9780470849996 [USED COPY]
RRP: $86.37$3.42Are we humans destroying the environments in which we live, or is environmental change inevitable and natural? How has the relationship between human societies and environments changed since pre-history? Will human population growth outpace the available... -
Mathematical Modeling of Earth's Dynamical Systems: A Primer by Rudy Slingerland 9780691145143
RRP: $70.95$55.35Mathematical Modeling of Earth's Dynamical Systems gives earth scientists the essential skills for translating chemical and physical systems into mathematical and computational models that provide enhanced insight into Earth's processes. Using a... -
Petrology of Sedimentary Rocks by Sam Boggs, Jr. 9780521897167
RRP: $99.32$91.72This textbook outlines the physical, chemical, and biologic properties of the major sedimentary rocks, as revealed by petrographic microscopy, geochemical techniques, and field study. It covers the mineralogy, chemistry, textures, and sedimentary... -
Environmental Impact of Ships by Stephen de Mora
RRP: $141.90$122.81Shipping is responsible for transporting 90% of the world's trade. This book provides a comprehensive review of the impact shipping has on the environment. Topics covered include pollutant discharges such as atmospheric emissions, oil, chemical waste,... -
Luminescence Dating in Archaeology, Anthropology, and Geoarchaeology: An Overview by Ioannis Liritzis 9783319001692
RRP: $70.94$70.07The field of Luminescence Dating has reached a level of maturity. Both research and applications from all fields of archaeological science, from archaeological materials to anthropology and geoarchaeology, now routinely employ luminescence dating. The... -
The Geology Companion: Essentials for Understanding the Earth by Gary Prost 9780367572648
RRP: $56.75$50.88This 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... -
100 Facts Planet Earth by Miles Kelly 9781782091950 [USED COPY]
RRP: $9.02$2.95100 Facts Planet Earth book for kids is bursting with awesome images, great activities and exactly 100 mind-blowing facts. Children will learn everything they need to know about our wonderful planet. 100 Facts Planet Earth book for kids covers key topics... -
Earth: An Explanation Paul E. Binns 9781780461052
RRP: $51.60$43.86A wide-ranging introduction to our planet Earth, its structure, landscapes, oceans and atmosphere. The book concludes with ' The Human Perspective', an account of the evolution of Homo Sapiens.Book InformationISBN 9781780461052Author Paul E. BinnsFormat... -
Modelling in Nanoporous Shale: Gas-water Occurrence and Transport Liehui Zhang 9783031691416
RRP: $180.59$153.50This book addresses the problems involved in the modelling and simulation of shale gas reservoirs at pore scale, and details recent advances in the field. It presents the construction of simulation methods, mainly using the lattice Boltzmann method... -
Climate Dynamics, 2nd Edition Kerry H. Cook 9780691231006
RRP: $96.75$82.24An expanded and updated new edition of a concise introduction to climate system dynamicsClimate Dynamics provides an essential foundation in the physical understanding of Earth’s climate system. Assuming no previous introduction to the climate system,... -
Sustainable Agroecological Practices in Sub-Saharan Africa in the Face of Climate Change Mark Otieno 9783031704710
RRP: $180.59$153.50This book emphasizes the critical importance of agroecological practices as a response to the climate crisis in sub-Saharan Africa. It explores the intricate relationship between agriculture, ecosystems, and climate, advocating for the transformation of... -
Technische Beschneiung und Umwelt: Hintergründe, Prozesse, Auswirkungen Ulrike Pröbstl-Haider 9783662697771
RRP: $70.94$60.29Die globale Erwärmung hat in den vergangenen Jahren die technische Beschneiung zu einer der wichtigsten Anpassungsmaßnahmen im Wintertourismus gemacht. Diese Open-Access-Publikation fasst das Wissen zu diesem Thema zusammen und beleuchtet die möglichen... -
Rock Fracture Mechanics and Fracture Criteria Yu Zhao 9789819758210
RRP: $58.04$55.52This open access book delves into the realms of geotechnical engineering and solid mechanics. In order to establish fracture parameters that are both relevant and conducive to safety, the book extensively investigates the fracture mechanical properties... -
Innovations in Circular Economy and Renewable Energy in Africa Mona-Maria Narra 9783031683299
RRP: $180.59$153.50In many African countries, access to electricity and modern energy fuels remains a significant concern. Over 570 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa still lack electricity, and only 18% have access to modern cooking fuels. The region faces immense... -
Glamour and Geology: Image, Imagination, and Women in Petroleum Geology and Popular Culture E. Allen Driggers 9783031645242
RRP: $42.56$36.17During the twentieth century, especially during World War II, female geologists were potrayed as having a glamourous and unique job. Newspapers, the oil industry, and other publications published stories about the glamorous working geologist, comparing... -
Flood reconstruction: Palaeohydrological approaches, methods and results Jürgen Herget 9783031668142
RRP: $90.29$76.74How can we truly classify events like the Mississippi flood of 1993, the Elbe flood of 2002, or the Pakistan flood of 2010? In addition to historical records, natural indicators like deposited sediments or erosion traces provide valuable information... -
Klimaturbulenzen: Modellierung der Erde und die Illusion von Klimakontrolle Klaus Dethloff 9783662696613
RRP: $36.11$30.69Der Klimawandel wird durch anthropogene Emissionen von Treibhausgasen aber auch komplexe natürliche Prozesse beeinflusst, die sich menschlicher Kontrolle weitestgehend entziehen. Die Berichte des IPCC erzeugen einen wissenschaftlich und politisch... -
Kriging in Slope Reliability Analysis Lei-Lei Liu 9781032745275
RRP: $109.64$93.19Kriging can be used to determine optimal unbiased predictions for regionalized variables and has been shown to be a powerful tool in slope reliability analysis for reliability-based design. This is the first book to systematically cover the basic theory... -
Vegetationsgeschichte der Landschaften in Deutschland Ingo Feeser 9783662689356
RRP: $49.01$41.65Klima oder Mensch, Wald oder Acker – was prägte die Vegetationsbedeckung der Landschaften in Deutschland seit dem Ende der letzten Eiszeit vor 15.000 Jahren? Wie wandelte sich der Wald in Süddeutschland, als Doggerland in der Nordsee versank? Ab wann gab... -
Responsible Production and Consumption: Proceedings of the International Conference on Responsible Consumption and Production: Agriculture Sustainability and Food Security Pramod K. Mishra 9781032892979
RRP: $59.33$50.43Zero Hunger (SDG-2) and Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG-12) of the United Nations are very crucial aspects for any economy in the world. In terms of Agricultural Sustainability and Food Security, the world should see to it that agriculture is... -
UNESCO Global Geopark Steirische Eisenwurzen Gabriel Kirchmair 9783662698730
RRP: $32.24$27.40Wo sich Kultur und Natur im Einklang befinden Das Buch zeigt das wunderbare Erdmittelalter in den einstigen Meeresbecken des Natur- und Geoparks Steirische Eisenwurzen. Es führt durch gigantische Klimakatastrophen der Erdgeschichte und präsentiert diesen... -
The Earth: Space flight Manfred Gottwald 9783662696323
RRP: $45.14$38.36About 80 years ago it was, for the first time, possible what modern science has told us throughout centuries – earth shows its sphericity on the basis of a curved earth horizon. The following age of space flights opened other opportunities. First, our... -
Earth Science Stephen Marshak 9781324071624
RRP: $175.44$149.12Leading authors in their respective fields, Stephen Marshak (physical geology) and Robert Rauber (atmospheric science) bring decades of teaching and research experience to this remarkable textbook and media package. Earth Science, Third Edition, connects...