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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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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: $10.50 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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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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Northwest Exposures: A Geologic Study of the Northwest by David D. Alt Publisher Comments The tale of the Northwest's geology began more than two billion years ago when an ancient continent split, creating oceanfront property in what is now western Idaho. Pacific islands mashed into that coastline, making large parts of Washington and Oregon.... (read more) Your price: $24.00 New - Trade Paper
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Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded: August 27, 1883 by Simon Winchester Staff Pick Krakatoa is the eloquent narrative of the cataclysmic destruction in 1883 of the volcanic island of the same name. Killing nearly 40,000 people (mostly from the resultant tsunamis), this violent eruption was "the most violent explosion ever recorded and... (read more) List Price $13.95 Your price: $5.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Roadside Geology of Washington (84 Edition) 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: $11.00 Used - Trade Paper
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A Field Guide to the Identification of Pebbles by Eileen Van Der Flier-keller Synopsis A handy fold out laminated pamphlet for young rockhounds!... (read more) Your price: $7.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Roof at the Bottom of the World: Discovering the Transantarctic Mountains by Edmund Stump Publisher Comments The Transantarctic Mountains are the most remote mountain belt on Earth, an utterly pristine wilderness of ice and rock rising to majestic heights and extending for 1,500 miles. In this book, Edmund Stump is the first to show us this continental-scale... (read more) Your price: $29.95 New - Hardcover
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Cascadia's Fault: The Coming Earthquake and Tsunami That Could Devastate North America by Jerry Thompson Synopsis Theres a crack in the earths crust that runs roughly 31 miles offshore, approximately 683 miles from northern California up through Vancouver Island off the coast of British Columbia. The Cascadia Subduction Zone has generated massive earthquakes over... (read more) Your price: $26.00 New - Hardcover
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Culture and Values: A Survey of the Humanities, Comprehensive Edition (with Resource Center Printed Access Card) by Lawrence S. Cunningham Publisher Comments Large course taught nationwide, but especially large in Florida, Texas, and California. Usually a popular elective but required of all incoming students at some schools. Annual enrollments in the course and current TL market share.... (read more) List Price $180.00 Your price: $85.00 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 $101.25 Your price: $65.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Geology Underfoot in Yellowstone Country (Geology Underfoot) by Marc Hendrix Publisher Comments Although it's also known for for wolves, bison, and stunning scenery, Yellowstone National Park was established as the world's first national park in 1872 largely because of its geological wonders. In Geology Underfoot in Yellowstone Country, author and... (read more) List Price $24.00 Your price: $16.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Structural Geology Algorithms by Richard W. Allmendinger Publisher Comments State-of-the-art analysis of geological structures has become increasingly quantitative but traditionally, graphical methods are used in teaching. This innovative lab book provides a unified methodology for problem-solving in structural geology using... (read more) Your price: $99.00 New - Hardcover
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Structural Geology Algorithms: Vectors and Tensors by Richard W. Allmendinger Publisher Comments State-of-the-art analysis of geological structures has become increasingly quantitative but traditionally, graphical methods are used in teaching. This innovative lab book provides a unified methodology for problem-solving in structural geology using... (read more) Your price: $58.95 New - Trade Paper
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Eruptions That Shook the World by Clive Oppenheimer Publisher Comments What does it take for a volcanic eruption to really shake the world? Did volcanic eruptions extinguish the dinosaurs, or help humans to evolve, only to decimate their populations with a super-eruption 73,000 years ago? Did they contribute to the ebb and... (read more) Your price: $29.25 New - Hardcover
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Basin and Range by John Mcphee Publisher Comments The first of John McPhees works in his series on geology and geologists, Basin and Range is a book of journeys through ancient terrains, always in juxtaposition with travels in the modern worlda history of vanished landscapes, enhanced by the histories... (read more) List Price $15.00 Your price: $5.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Gem Trails of Oregon 3RD Edition by Garret Romaine Publisher Comments Revised and expanded 3/E of this very popular guide for Oregon rockhounds and collectors of rock, mineral and fossil specimens. Features over 100 of Oregon's best rock, mineral and fossil collecting sites, including 40 completely new locations. Sites... (read more) Your price: $14.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Encyclopedia of Earth: A Complete Visual Guide by Michael Allaby Publisher Comments This sumptuously illustrated, beautifully written encyclopedia, the best book available on the topic, presents the most up-to-date information about planet Earth in a style and format that will appeal to an extremely wide range of readers. With thousands... (read more) List Price $42.50 Your price: $30.00 Used - Hardcover
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Springer Geophysics #7: Metals and Society: An Introduction to Economic Geology by Nicholas Arndt Publisher Comments "Economic Geology,... (read more) Your price: $79.95 New - Hardcover
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