Volcanoes
by Philipp Bourseiller


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In this volume, photographer Philippe Boursellier documents the awesome power and devastating aftermath of volcanoes around the world. Colour double-page spreads, including satellite photographs, depict the dramatic outbursts.... (read more)

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The Map That Changed the World
by Simon Winchester


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In 1793, a canal digger named William Smith made a startling discovery. He found that by tracing the placement of fossils, which he uncovered in his excavations, one could follow layers of rocks as they dipped and rose and fell -- clear across England... (read more)

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Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded: August 27, 1883 (P.S.)
by Simon Winchester


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Simon Winchester, New York Times bestselling author of The Professor and the Madman, examines the legendary annihilation in 1883 of the volcano-island of Krakatoa, which was followed by an immense tsunami that killed nearly forty thousand people. The... (read more)

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Diamond: A Journey to the Heart of an Obsession
by Matthew Hart


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Includes bibliographical references (p. [255]-258) and index.... (read more)

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Supervolcano: The Catastrophic Event That Changed the Course of Human History: Could Yellowstone Be Next
by John Savino


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Approximately 75,000 years ago, an event occurred that almost wiped out human life. According to a stunning new theory, this singular event may also have completely altered the genetic evolution of humankind. It was an event that released 3,000 times the... (read more)

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Frank Gohlke: Mount St. Helens
by Frank Gohlke


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Beginning in 1981, the photographer Frank Gohlke made regular visits to the devastated landscape around the Mount St. Helens volcano, in the forests of Washington State. On the morning of May 18, 1980, the mountain had been hit by two enormous explosions.... (read more)

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Grand Canyon: Solving Earth's Grandest Puzzle
by James Lawren Powell


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Vast and majestic, the Grand Canyon represents one of scienceas most challenging puzzles: How did this massive canyon come to be? This is the story of the search for the answers, and the first account of the consensus geologists have reached in the last... (read more)

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Fossils: From Plants to Dinosaurs (Collins Gem)
by Douglas Palmer


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A colorful, authoritative pocket guide to fossils Details on the process of fossilization and preservation Helpful maps, advice, and safety tips for fossil hunters and enthusiasts Illustrations of fossilized objects from plants and coral to birds and... (read more)

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In the Presence of Dinosaurs
by John Colagrande


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In a prehistoric journey as close to reality as the fossil trail allows, this field guide creates an intimate account of the parentally attentive, agile ancestors of birds that roamed the earth millions of years ago. Full-color paintings.... (read more)

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Living with Earthquakes in California: A Survivor's Guide
by Robert S Yeats


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Over the past century California has moved from denying the hazards posed by earthquakes -- they were bad for business -- to adopting building codes and protective legislation that are today the most advanced in the world. In Living with Earthquakes... (read more)

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Dinosaurs (Collins Gem)
by Adam Yates


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A colorful, authoritative pocket guide to the lost world of dinosaurs Profiles of nearly seventy dinosaurs, from the Diplodocus to the Parasaurolophus Descriptions of their most significant features and habits Explanations of what the dinosaur names mean... (read more)

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Trilobite!: Eyewitness to Evolution
by Richard Fortey


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"At last, I found a trilobite. The rock simply parted around the animal, like some sort of revelation. I was left holding two pieces of rock--surely what I held was the textbook come alive. The long thin eyes of the trilobite regarded me and I returned... (read more)

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A Crack in the Edge of the World: America and the Great California Earthquake of 1906 (P.S.)
by Simon Winchester




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"If you liked Krakatoa, The Professor and the Madman, or any of Winchester's other works, you'll like this one. He explains geological ideas well, and is well on his way to being the new ambassador of geology's influence on human history. He places... (read more)

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Dinosaurs (Very Short Introductions)
by David Norman


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The popularity of dinosaurs seems never ending, as evidenced by the popularity of films such Jurassic Park and documentaries like Walking with Dinosaurs. But how much do these types of entertainment really tell us about recent scientific discoveries and... (read more)

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Gemstones (Collins Gem)
by Cally Oldershaw


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<p>A fully illustrated guide to gemstones</p> <ul> <li><p>Striking full-color photographs</li> <li><p>Detailed descriptions of each stone</li> <li><p>Additional artwork showing identifying... (read more)

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Exceptional Fossil Preservation: A Unique View on the Evolution of Marine Life (Critical Moments and Perspectives in Earth History and Paleobiology)
by David J Bottjer


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Most nonscientists are usually aware of fossils, and it is commonly believed that they are extremely rare. In fact, fossils are exceptionally common in many sedimentary rocks and are used extensively in geology for age dating, interpretation of ancient... (read more)

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Coal: A Human History
by Barbara Freese




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In this remarkable book, Barbara Freese takes us on a rich historical journey that begins hundreds of millions of years ago and spans the globe. Prized as the best stone in Britain by Roman invaders who carved jewelry out of it, coal has transformed... (read more)

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Mcgraw Hill Dictionary of Geology & Minera 2ND Edition
by Mcgraw Hill Companie


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THE LANGUAGE OF GEOLOGY AND MINERALOGY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Derived from the world-renowned McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, Sixth Edition, this vital reference offers a wealth of essential information in a portable, convenient... (read more)

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