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Roadside Geology of Oregon (Roadside Geology) by David D Alt Publisher Comments "[It] provides a handy and understandable account, either to read at home, or to carry along on trips."-Oregon Historical... (read more) List Price $16.00 Your price: $9.95 Used - Trade Paper 
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Cadillac Desert : the American West and Its Disappearing Water, Revised and Updated (Rev 93 Edition) by Marc Reisner Publisher Comments "Beautifully written and meticulously researched."—St. Louis Post-Dispatch. This updated study of the economics, politics, and ecology of water covers more than a century of public and private desert reclamation in the American West.... (read more) List Price $18.00 Your price: $10.00 Used - Trade Paper
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In Search of Ancient Oregon: A Geological and Natural History by Ellen Morris Bishop Publisher Comments The exciting story of how Oregon's diverse landscapes evolved is seen through 220 fine art quality photographs and beautiful writing.... (read more) List Price $29.95 Your price: $21.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Volcanoes by Robert W Decker Publisher Comments The most affordable, informative text available on the intricate anatomy of volcanoes, this concise paperback is the ideal text for classes in geology, atmospheric science and geography. Beautifully illustrated with both art and incredibly photos... (read more) List Price $67.40 Your price: $36.00 Used - Trade Paper
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The Map That Changed the World by Simon Winchester Publisher Comments 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) List Price $14.00 Your price: $4.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky Publisher Comments Mark Kurlansky, the bestselling author of Cod and The Basque History of the World, here turns his attention to a common household item with a long and intriguing history: salt. The only rock we eat, salt has shaped civilization from the very beginning... (read more) List Price $17.00 Your price: $7.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Annals of the Former World by John McPhee From Powells.com In 1978, New Yorker science writer John McPhee set out on a series of road trips with prominent geologists. In each case, they remained close to Interstate 80, which spans the country at about the 40th parallel. McPhee's purpose was to write an... (read more) List Price $21.00 Your price: $9.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Geology by Stanley Chernicoff Publisher Comments This book teaches what everyone needs to know about geology and how science and scientists work. Readers will discover a new appreciation for their surroundings, learning how to prepare for any number of geologic and environmental threats and how our... (read more) List Price $153.00 Your price: $37.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Essentials of Geology by Stephen Marshak Publisher Comments A substantial revision of an already successful text, the Third Edition of Essentials of Geologycombines an accurate and engaging narrative with exceptional visual and pedagogical elements. It is supported by a complete learning and teaching package... (read more) List Price $116.45 Your price: $35.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Visualizing Earth History (09 Edition) by Loren E. Babcock Publisher Comments Presenting a new vision in the field, this compelling book explores Earth's history as a series of interrelated processes that continue to have significant outcomes for humans and other living things. It captures the excitement of historical geology by... (read more) List Price $150.55 Your price: $107.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Cataclysms on the Columbia by John Eliot Allen Publisher Comments The formation of the Grand Coulee remained a mystery for many years, until J. Harlen Bretz set out to prove that the Columbia River basin was the site of huge floods 15,000 years ago that covered 16,000 square miles to depths of hundreds of feet... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $10.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Windstone: Natural Arches, Bridges, and Other Openings by David Muench Publisher Comments Celebrated landscape photographer David Muench turns his keen photographic eye to the mystery of the sculpted earth in WINDSTONE: NATURAL ARCHES, BRIDGES, AND OTHER OPENINGS. These spectacular photographs of natural arches, land bridges, windows, sea... (read more) List Price $50.00 Your price: $19.95 Used - Hardcover
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Roadside Geology of Arizona (83 Edition) by Halka Chronic Publisher Comments Informative travel companions about roadside terrain and geology with photos, diagrams, and glossary.... (read more) List Price $20.00 Your price: $11.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Reading the Rocks : Autobiography of the Earth (05 Edition) by Marcia Bjornerud Publisher Comments To many of us, the Earths crust is a relic of ancient, unknowable history. But to a geologist, stones are richly illustrated narratives, telling gothic tales of cataclysm and reincarnation. For more than four billion years, in beach sand, granite, and... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $9.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Earthquakes by Bruce Bolt Publisher Comments The ultimate introduction to seismology, written by distinguished scholar and Professor Bruce Bolt, of the University of California, Berkeley, this newly updated edition will provide the best foundation in the field for your introductory students.... (read more) List Price $73.85 Your price: $18.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Roadside Geology of Montana (Roadside Geology) by David Alt Publisher Comments Informative travel companions about roadside terrain and geology with photos, diagrams, and glossary.... (read more) Your price: $20.00 New - Trade Paper
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Geology Underfoot in Death Valley and Owens Valley by Robert P. Sharp Publisher Comments Eastern California boasts the greatest dryland relief in the contiguous United States, offering a rich variety of environments and spectacular geology. Illustrated with photographs, maps, and diagrams, "Geology Underfoot in Death Valley and Owens Valley"... (read more) List Price $18.00 Your price: $10.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Here on Earth: A Natural History of the Planet by Tim Flannery Staff Pick Tim Flannery's reputation for lucid, potent writing has led to wide acclaim for his previous books (especially The Weather Makers, The Future Eaters, and The Eternal Frontier). As an eminent scientist and environmental activist, Flannery's expertise is... (read more) Your price: $25.00 New - Hardcover
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Rough-Hewn Land: A Geologic Journey from California to the Rocky Mountains by Keith Heyer Meldahl Publisher Comments "Unfold a map of North America," Keith Heyer Meldahl writes, "and the first thing to grab your eye is the bold shift between the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains." In this absorbing book, Meldahl takes readers on a 1000-mile-long field trip back... (read more) Your price: $34.95 New - Hardcover
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Roadside Geology of Northern and Central California (Roadside Geology) by David Alt Publisher Comments Informative travel companions about roadside terrain and geology with photos, diagrams, and glossary.... (read more) List Price $20.00 Your price: $13.95 Used - Trade Paper
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