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Roadside Geology of Oregon (Roadside Geology)
Roadside Geology of Oregon (Roadside Geology)
by David D Alt
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"[It] provides a handy and understandable account, either to read at home, or to carry along on trips."-Oregon Historical... (read more)

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Roadside Geology of Washington (84 Edition)
Roadside Geology of Washington (84 Edition)
by David Alt
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Informative travel companions about roadside terrain and geology with photos, diagrams, and glossary.... (read more)

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Northwest Exposures: A Geologic Study of the Northwest
Northwest Exposures: A Geologic Study of the Northwest
by David D Alt
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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)

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Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs
Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs
by Phillip J Currie
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Edited by two renowned paleontologists, this volume offers the reader a beautifully-illustrated reference work. With descriptive and authoritative treatment of every type of dinosaur, all of your questions and interest will be realized. Includes a... (read more)

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Geology Underfoot in Southern California (Geology Underfoot)
Geology Underfoot in Southern California (Geology Underfoot)
by Robert P. Sharp
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Detailed guide by well-known experts on interesting geological features accessible by foot throughout Southern California. Offers an inside view of the Southland's active and dynamic landscape. Includes detailed maps, photos and glossary.... (read more)

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Basin and Range
Basin and Range
by John Mcphee
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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)

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Simon and Schuster's Guide To Fossils
Simon and Schuster's Guide To Fossils
by Palolo Arduini
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Practical, concise, and easy to use, SimonandSchuster's Guide to FossilsSimonandSchuster's Guide to Fossils contains everything the fossil enthusiast needs to know. A thorough introduction discusses science, evolution, and history and describes the... (read more)

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Cataclysms on the Columbia
Cataclysms on the Columbia
by John Eliot Allen
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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)

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Roadside Geology of Alaska (Roadside Geology)
Roadside Geology of Alaska (Roadside Geology)
by Cathy Connor
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"You'll never again consider geology 'boring' once you consult this book." -Anchorage Times... (read more)

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In Search of Ancient Oregon: A Geological and Natural History
In Search of Ancient Oregon: A Geological and Natural History
by Ellen Morris Bishop
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 272-275) and index.... (read more)

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The Buffalo Creek Disaster: How the Survivors of One of the Worst Disasters in Coal-Mining History Broughtsuit Against the Coal Company--And Won
The Buffalo Creek Disaster: How the Survivors of One of the Worst Disasters in Coal-Mining History Broughtsuit Against the Coal Company--And Won
by Gerald M Stern
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One Saturday morning in February 1972, an impoundment dam owned by the Pittston Coal Company burst, sending a 130 million gallon, 25 foot tidal wave of water, sludge, and debris crashing into southern West Virginia's Buffalo Creek hollow. It was one of... (read more)

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Bretz's Flood: The Remarkable Story of a Rebel Geologist and the World's Greatest Flood
Bretz's Flood: The Remarkable Story of a Rebel Geologist and the World's Greatest Flood
by John Soennichsen
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The land between Idaho and the Cascade Mountains is characterized by gullies, coulees, and deserts--in geologic terms, it is a wholly unique place on the earth. Legendary geologist J Harlen Bretz, starting in the 1920s, was the first to explore the area.... (read more)

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The Collector's Guide to Silicate Crystal Structures
The Collector's Guide to Silicate Crystal Structures
by Robert Lauf
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Over 140 color photos, diagrams, and text reveal the crystal structures, habits, names, and changing family relationships of silicate crystals. This thorough guide provides an introduction to crystallography, the current classification of silicate... (read more)

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A Crack in the Edge of the World: America and the Great California Earthquake of 1906 (P.S.)
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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The Scientific American Book of Dinosaurs
The Scientific American Book of Dinosaurs
by Gregory Paul
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The Scientific American Book of Dinosaurs is a startling definitive look at the monsters of the Mesozoic era. It provides a complete portrait of their existence, including how they evolved, what they looked like, where they lived, how they behaved, and... (read more)

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Rising from the Plains
Rising from the Plains
by John Mcphee
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Rising from the Plains is John McPhees third book on geology and geologists. Following Basin and Range and In Suspect Terrain, it continues to present a cross section of North America along the fortieth parallela series gathering under the overall title... (read more)

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Rocks and Fossils: A Visual Guide
Rocks and Fossils: A Visual Guide
by Robert R Coenraads
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Uncover the intriguing world beneath our feet Rocks and Fossils reveal the state of the planet now and what the future may bring, including clues about the shifting, changing nature of the continents, mountain ranges, oceans, and islands. Rocks and... (read more)

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Volcanoes
Volcanoes
by Robert W Decker
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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)

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How to Build a Dinosaur: Extinction Doesn't Have to Be Forever
How to Build a Dinosaur: Extinction Doesn't Have to Be Forever
by Jack Horner
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A world-renowned paleontologist reveals groundbreaking science that trumps science fiction: how to grow a living dinosaur Over a decade after Jurassic Park, Jack Horner and his colleagues in molecular biology labs are in the process of building the... (read more)

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Volcanoes of Northern Arizona : Sleeping Giants of the Grand Canyon Region (97 Edition)
Volcanoes of Northern Arizona : Sleeping Giants of the Grand Canyon Region (97 Edition)
by Wendell (ed.) Duffield
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This book provides a popular look at the fiery origin of Northern Arizonas landscape. With magnificent aerial photographs, original geologic illustrations, and detailed road logs to many of the key features, this book is an indispensable tool for the... (read more)

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