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The Elements of Power: Gadgets, Guns, and the Struggle for a Sustainable Future in the Rare Metal Age by David S. Abraham
RRP: $25.33$22.35A natural resource strategist investigates the growing global demand for rare metals and what it means to the environment and our future Our future hinges on a set of elements that few of us have even heard of. In this surprising and revealing book,... -
Understanding Geology Banded Set (Pupil's and Workbook) by D. Webster
$88.90The carefully sequenced content ensures a logical build-up of key ideas, and cross-referencing between chapters enables pupils to integrate all aspects of the subject. Each chapter is broken into manageable short sections for ease of use, and ends with a... -
Cairngorms: Landscapes in Stone by Alan McKirdy 9781780273709
RRP: $13.63$9.44The geology of the Cairngorms was created on a timeline that stretches back hundreds of millions of years. Much of the land is underlain by granite that formed deep within the Earth's crust and 'surfaced' as the overlying layers of rock were stripped... -
Human Rights and Social Care: Putting Rights into Practice Sam Smith 9781780460673
RRP: $68.25$61.87Sam Smith explores the development of a human rights based approach to social care, thus she contributes to the development of a culture of awareness of human rights that challenges the perception of human rights law and practice being solely the... -
Lake District: Landscape and Geology by Ian Francis 9780719840111
RRP: $37.03$30.52From Scafell's towering volcanic crags to the deep lake-filled glacial valleys of Wasdale and Buttermere, the Lake District possesses an extraordinary variety of scenery in a relatively small area. This dramatic landscape has inspired writers, climbers,... -
The Human Planet: How We Created the Anthropocene Simon Lewis 9780241280881
RRP: $25.33$17.73'Brilliantly written and genuinely one of the most important books I have ever read' - Ellie Mae O'Hagan An engrossing exploration of the science, history and politics of the Anthropocene, one of the most important scientific ideas of our time, from two... -
Landscapes and Geomorphology: A Very Short Introduction by Andrew S. Goudie
RRP: $17.53$12.58What were the landscapes of the past like? What will landscapes look like in the future? Landscapes are all around us, but most of us know very little about how they have developed, what goes on in them, and how they react to changing climates,... -
The New Forest: Geology and Fossils by James Barnet 9781785008160
RRP: $33.13$27.50This book is intended to be the most complete and up-to-date guide to the geology and fossils of the New Forest, providing a wealth of information of interest to both the amateur fossil collector and the professional geologist. It includes some 200... -
Geotours Workbook: A Guide for Exploring Geology using Google Earth M. Scott Wilkerson (DePauw University) 9781324000969
$43.95Learn to Quickly and Easily Navigate the Google Earth Interface Students can transform their view of the Earth using the 3-D Google Earth interface to view features on the Earth's surface from any height or perspective. Explore Stunning Geologic Sites... -
Durham Rocks - 50 Extraordinary Rocky Places That Tell The Story of the Durham Landscape by Ian Jackson 9781916237698
RRP: $23.40$18.95Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781916237698Author Ian JacksonFormat PaperbackPage Count 114Imprint Northern Heritage ServicesPublisher Northern Heritage Services -
A Dictionary of Geology and Earth Sciences by Michael Allaby
RRP: $34.11$24.59This 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... -
Plate Tectonics: A Very Short Introduction by Peter Molnar
RRP: $17.53$12.58The 1960s revealed a new and revolutionary idea in geological thought: that the continents drift with respect to one another. After having been dismissed for decades as absurd, the concept gradually became part of geology's basic principles. We now know... -
Life: an Unauthorized Biography by Richard A. Fortey
RRP: $25.33$16.54A magisterial exploration of the natural history of the first four thousand million years of life on and in the earth, by one of Britain's most dazzling science writers. What do any of us know about the history of our planet before the arrival... -
Geology of Ireland by Ivor MacCarthy
RRP: $35.08$31.22Studying geology in the field will draw anyone curious about how our planet works into the field time and time again. Ireland is endowed with a spectacular variety of geology. The rocks that make up the island of Ireland offer a unique window into a... -
Trilobite! by Richard A. Fortey
RRP: $21.43$14.14'In Richard Fortey's capable hands the humble grey trilobite has been transformed into the E.T. of the Lower Palaeozoic - a remarkable and fascinating book.' SIMON WINCHESTER Richard Fortey is one of Britain's leading popular scientists. Life:... -
The Greywacke: How a Priest, a Soldier and a Schoolteacher Uncovered 300 Million Years of History by Nick Davidson
RRP: $21.43$15.15SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE PRIZE 2022 'A joyful collision of science, history and nature writing' Helen Gordon, author of Notes from Deep Time Adam Sedgwick was a priest and scholar. Roderick Murchison was a retired soldier. Charles... -
Peak District (Collins New Naturalist Library) by Penny Anderson 9780008257378
RRP: $126.75$82.89The Peak District, Britain's first national park, is a land of great natural beauty, visited by millions of people every year. This New Naturalist volume on the region highlights the wonder and magic of its windswept... -
When Life Nearly Died: The Greatest Mass Extinction of All Time by Michael J. Benton
RRP: $43.88$29.78The greatest mass extinction in Earth's history happened some 251 million years ago. In this cataclysm at least 90% of life was killed, both on land and in the sea, almost bringing evolution to a halt. What caused destruction on such an unimaginable... -
Northumberland Rocks: 50 Extraordinary Rocky Places That Tell The Story of the Northumberland Landscape by Ian Jackson
RRP: $23.40$18.95Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781916237674Author Ian JacksonFormat PaperbackPage Count 114Imprint Northern HeritagePublisher Northern Heritage Services -
The Geology Of Devon by E. M. Durrance 9780859892476
RRP: $48.75$42.49Devon shows perhaps one of the most varied displays of geology in the British Isles. Intended for anyone with an interest in geology, The Geology of Devon covers the geological development of the county and adjacent areas from Devonian times to the... -
Geopedia: A Brief Compendium of Geologic Curiosities by Marcia Bjornerud
RRP: $21.43$16.93A garden of geologic delights for all EarthlingsGeopedia is a trove of geologic wonders and the evocative terms that humans have devised to describe them. Featuring dozens of entries-from Acasta gneiss to Zircon-this illustrated compendium is brimming... -
Rocks: A Very Short Introduction by Jan Zalasiewicz
RRP: $17.53$12.58Rocks, more than anything else, underpin our lives. They make up the solid structure of the Earth and of other rocky planets, and are present at the cores of gas giant planets. We live on the rocky surface of the planet, grow our food on weathered debris... -
Anthropocene: A Very Short Introduction by Erle C. Ellis
RRP: $17.53$12.58The proposal that the impact of humanity on the planet has left a distinct footprint, even on the scale of geological time, has recently gained much ground. Global climate change, shifting global cycles of the weather, widespread pollution, radioactive... -
Notes from Deep Time: A Journey Through Our Past and Future Worlds by Helen Gordon
RRP: $21.43$15.15'Astounding ... To call this a "history" does not do justice to Helen Gordon's ambition' Simon Ings, Daily Telegraph 'Awe-inspiring ... She has imbued geological tales with a beauty and humanity' Shaoni Bhattacharya-Woodward, Mail on Sunday ... -
Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations by David R. Montgomery 9780520272903
RRP: $40.95$32.43Dirt, soil, call it what you want - it's everywhere we go. It is the root of our existence, supporting our feet, our farms, and our cities. This fascinating yet disquieting book finds, however, that we are running out of dirt, and it's no laughing matter... -
The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet by Jeff Goodell 9780316497572
RRP: $48.75$37.46INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!NATIONAL BESTSELLERMost Anticipated Book by The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times A Next Big Idea Book Club Selection The New York Times Book Review Editor's ChoiceJeff Goodell's "masterful,... -
H2O: A Biography of Water by Philip Ball
RRP: $21.43$14.43The brilliantly told and gripping story of the most familiar - yet, amazingly, still poorly understood - substance in the universe: Water.The extent to which water remains a scientific mystery is extraordinary, despite its prevalence and central... -
Lakeland Rocks by Alan Smith
RRP: $33.13$32.16The characteristic landscape of the Lake District is influenced by its geology. The huge array of different rocks found there determines the shape and appearance of the fells and dales. Also, as the dominant building material in the region, rocks... -
Leviathan by Philip Hoare
RRP: $29.23$18.92The story of a man's obsession with whales, which takes him on a personal, historical and biographical journey - from his childhood to his fascination with Moby-Dick and his excursions whale-watching. All his life, Philip Hoare has been... -
The Earth: A Very Short Introduction by Martin Redfern
RRP: $17.53$12.58For generations, the ground beneath the feet of our ancestors seemed solid and unchanging. Around 30 years ago, two things happened that were to revolutionize the understanding of our home planet. First, geologists realized that the continents themselves... -
Sedimentary Geology by Donald R. Prothero
$157.27Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781429231558Author Donald R. ProtheroFormat HardbackPage Count 500Imprint W.H.Freeman & Co LtdPublisher Macmillan Learning -
The Origin of Continents and Oceans by Alfred Wegener 9780486617084
RRP: $33.13$24.96Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486617084Author Alfred WegenerFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)... -
A Geological Excursion Guide to the North-West Highlands of Scotland by Kathryn M. Goodenough
RRP: $31.18$26.77This is a companion volume to A Geological Excursion Guide to the Moine Geology of the Northern Highlands of Scotland, published in 2010 by NMS Enterprises Limited - Publishing in conjunction with Edinburgh Geological Society. Although new roads and... -
Geophysical and Climate Hazards: A Very Short Introduction by Bill McGuire 9780192874535
RRP: $17.53$12.58Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring In this Very Short Introduction Bill McGuire takes a fresh look at our sometimes perilous planet, and evaluates the causes and consequences of what used to be thought of as 'natural' hazards... -
Aurora: In Search of the Northern Lights by Melanie Windridge
RRP: $25.33$16.54The beautiful aurorae, or northern lights, are the stuff of legends. The ancient stories of the Sami people warn that if you mock the lights they will seize you, and their mythical appeal continues to capture the hearts and imagination of people across... -
The Field Description of Igneous Rocks by Dougal Jerram 9780470022368
RRP: $54.50$47.29The Second Edition of this unique pocket field guide has been thoroughly revised and updated to include advances in physical volcanology, emplacement of magmas and interpreting structures and textures in igneous rocks. The book integrates new field based... -
Geology: A Very Short Introduction by Jan Zalasiewicz
RRP: $17.53$12.58Ranging across the 4.6 billion year history of the planet, geology is the subject that encompasses almost all that we see around us, in one way or another, and also much that we cannot see, beneath our feet, and on other planets. The fruits of geology... -
British Cenozoic Fossils by Natural History Museum
RRP: $29.23$18.06The Cenozoic era began about 70 million years ago and still continues. In British Cenozoic Fossils 354 species from this period are classified and illustrated with accurate line drawings. This new edition has been fully revised and updated by John Todd,... -
Meteorite: The Stones From Outer Space That Made Our World Tim Gregory 9781529327649
RRP: $33.13$18.68Every rock has a story tell, and none more so than those which have fallen from the sky: meteorites. Originating in the Asteroid Belt between Mars and Jupiter, these rocky fragments offer clues not just to the earliest origins of the Solar System but... -
Foundations of Engineering Geology by Tony Waltham
RRP: $54.58$47.35Now 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...