Earth Sciences

An award-winning science journalist traces the development of the marine chronometer by an obscure, uneducated clock maker--an invention that revolutionized...

Trevor C. Bailey, Anthony C. Gatrell. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. System Requirements For Accompanying Computer Disk: Ibm Pc (or Compatib...

From The Author Of The Bestselling The Professor And The Madman Comes The Fascinating Story Of William Smith, The Orphaned Son Of An English Country Blacksm...

This book introduces students to new ways of thinking about development. It integrates the recent scholarship of cultural studies within the existing framew...

The Author, A Pulitzer-winning Columnist For The Times-picayune, Chronicles The Horrific Aftermath Of Hurricane Katrina In His Collection Of Candid Essays. ...

In The Fall Of 1780, After Five Frustrating Years Of War, George Washington Had Come To Realize That The Only Way To Defeat The British Empire Was With The ...

A best-selling author and a popular radio talk show host team up to reveal the pending ill-effects of human-made changes to the Arctic weather patterns, pre...

Gary E. Sherman. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.Categories: Science & Math Earth SciencesGeography

Chronicles The History Of The Oil Industry And The Forces That Have Shaped The Modern World. Part I: The Founders -- Oil On The Brain: The Beginning -- Our ...

Lavishly Illustrated In Color, This Textbook Takes An Applied Approach To Introduce Undergraduate Students To The Basic Principles Of Structural Geology. Th...

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Need directions? Are you good at getting lost? Then GPS is just the technology you’ve dreamed of, and GPS For Dummies is what you need to help you make t...

Rivers and Floodplains is concerned with the origin, geometry, water flow, sediment transport, erosion and deposition associated with modern alluvial river...

A Concise And Accessible Introduction To Seismic Theory, Focusing On The Mathematical Fundamentals Of Global Seismology. Aimed At Advanced Undergraduate And...

A lovely small-trim edition of the award-winning Atlas of Remote IslandsThe Atlas of Remote Islands, Judith Schalansky’s beautiful and deeply personal ac...

If you love the beauty of gems but have trouble distinguishing a topaz from a sapphire, this book is for you. How can you make sure you are getting good val...

Being a Canadian carries with it a tangible sense of living on the edge of a vast barren interior. Only named as such in 1883, the Canadian Shield is an emp...

Describes The Origin And Nature Of Tornadoes And How To Stay Safe When Threatened By One Of These Dangerous Storms.Categories: Science & Math Earth Scie...

The Uninhabitable Earth Hits You Like A Comet, With An Overflow Of Insanely Lyrical Prose About Our Pending Armageddon.--andrew Solomon, Author Of The Noond...

This Third Edition Of Urban Geography Continues To Examine The New Geographical Patterns That Are Forming Within Cities And The Ways In Which Geographers Ha...

Using Case Studies Focusing On Canadian Cities And Regions, Planning Canada Introduces Undergraduate Students To Planning. The Book Gives Students An Unders...

Geography: A Modern Synthesis (Harper & Row series in geography)Categories: Science & Math Earth Sciences GeographyGeneral

In the tradition of "The Perfect Storm, Sudden Sea" harkens back to a natural disaster that struck terror in the hearts of many. In this narrative, reader...

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Rural poverty is often unseen or misperceived by outsiders. Dr Chambers contends that researchers, scientists, administrators and fieldworkers rarely apprec...

The study and application of spatial information systems have been developed primarily from the use of computers in the geosciences. These systems have the ...

This colorful textbook explains how the biological and nonbiological systems of the Earth function in synchrony. It walks through the stages of Earth's his...

Here are the most remarkable stories imaginable of maroons, castaways, and other survivors from the 1500s to the present - their moral dilemmas, their per...

A controversial hit that sparked debate among businessmen, environmentalists, and bloggers, The Long Emergency by James Howard Kunstler is an eye-opening ...

United Nations Champion of the Earth, climate scientist, and evangelical Christian Katharine Hayhoe changes the debate on how we can save our future in this...

What if Atlantis wasn't a myth, but an early precursor to a new age of great flooding? Across the globe, scientists and civilians alike are noticing rapidly...

this New Book Brings Together Leading Scholars From Around The World To Provide An International And Interdisciplinary Overview Of Twentieth-century Devel...

In this illuminating book, the renowned theoretical physicist Lee Smolin argues that fundamental physics—the search for the laws of nature—losing its way....

“A gripping, heartbreaking and heartwarming account of the monster tornado that ravaged Moore, Oklahoma in 2013. It will leave you emotionally drained but...

D. W. Meinig, Editor ; J. B. Jackson ... [et Al.]. Seven Of The Nine Essays Derive From A Special Series Of Lectures Presented At Syracuse University. Inclu...

In the final book of his astonishing career, Carl Sagan brilliantly examines the burning questions of our lives, our world, and the universe around us. Th...

William F. Ruddiman. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.Categories: Science & Math Earth Sciences ClimatologyGeneral

Asia's History Has Been Shaped By Her Waters. In Unruly Waters, Historian Sunil Amrith Reimagines Asia's History Through The Stories Of Its Rains, Rivers, C...

Argues That Global Warming Is A Natural, Cyclical Phenomenon That Has Not Been Caused By Human Activities And That Its Negative Consequences Have Been Great...

With This Book, The Author, Former Vice President Al Gore Brings Together Leading-edge Research From Top Scientists Around The World; Photographs, Charts, A...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Sixth Extinction returns to humanity’s transformative impact on the environment, now as...

Designed for non-majors. This text conveys meteorological concepts in a visual and practical manner while at the same time providing students with comprehen...

Named a Best Book of the Year by NPR and Science Friday\A quest to explore some of the most spectacular ancient cities in human history―and figure out why...

'the Epic Story Of An Iconic Aircraft And The Breathtaking Courage Of Those Who Flew Her' Andy Mcnab, Bestselling Author Of Bravo Two Zero 'compelling, Thri...

2013 Orion Book Award Winner2013 Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award WinnerOurs is not a stable planet. It is prone to sudden, violent natural disasters an...

Explore The Vestiges Of The Hamlets And Villages That Have Been Swallowed Up By Toronto’s Relentless Growth. Over More Than Two Centuries, Toronto Has Bal...

Ninety-nine percent of the time, the world spins like a top, the skies are clear, and your refrigerator is full of good food. But the world is a volatile p...

More than 640 high-definition maps created with the latest digital mapping techniques bring you the world in more detail than ever before. Now fully revise...