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1	Earth: Portrait of a Planet more books like this by Stephen Marshak add to wishlist This new edition retains the engaging style, clarity of explanations and accuracy of the science praised in the first edition. New case studies focus on how humans interact with the geology around them, both positively and negatively; and relevant material is included on comparative planetary science, highlighted by the success of the 2004 Mars ... see all copies from £5.77! new only from £17.10! \| first editions
2	Earth Science more books like this by Edward J Tarbuck add to wishlist For introductory Earth Science courses found in departments of Geology, Geography, or Atmospheric Sciences for students with little or no exposure to college-level science.Earth Science offers a user-friendly overview of our physical environment with balanced, up-to-date coverage of geology, oceanography, astronomy, and meteorology. The emphasis ... see all copies from £3.71! new only from £8.72! \| first editions
3	Introduction to Environmental Geology more books like this by Edward A Keller add to wishlist Written for the introductory, non-science student. Also appropriate for physical geology courses emphasizing an environmental perspective. From the author who defined the environmental geology course, this text presents geologic processes in context with their impact on humans, our lives and societies. The author's goal is to both create informed ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £19.92! \| first editions
4	Elemental Geosystems more books like this by Robert W Christopherson add to wishlist Elemental Geosystems offers a briefer treatment of the elements of physical geography than its parent text, Geosystems 3/E. The book maintains Geosystems popular systems organization which organizes topics in a logical order consistent with the flow of energy and matter in nature. see all copies from £1.70! new only from £5.61! \| first editions
5	Essentials of Geology more books like this by Stephen Marshak add to wishlist A substantial revision of an already successful text, the third Edition of Essentials of Geology combines an accurate and engaging narrative with exceptional visual and pedagogical elements. It is supported by a complete learning and teaching package. Innovative media, such as Geotours - which take students on virtual field trips using GoogleEarth ... see all copies from £4.98! new only from £4.98! \| first editions
6	Remote sensing and image interpretation more books like this by Thomas M Lillesand add to wishlist The image to the right shows a volcanic landscape in central Africa, including parts of Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire). This image was obtained from the SIR-C multi-wavelength radar remote sensing system, operated on the space shuttle Endeavor in 1994. SIR-C monitors the earth's surface using wave-lengths ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £8.10! \| first editions
7	Geology and the Environment more books like this by Dr. Bernard W Pipkin add to wishlist Pipkin and Trent's Third Edition of GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT explores the relationship between humans and the geologic hazards, processes, and resources that surround us. A true market leader, the book has an accessible and entertaining writing style, superior pedagogy, appropriate amount of detail and coverage, and tables that provide ... see all copies from £1.57! new only from £15.51!
8	Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology more books like this by Edward J Tarbuck add to wishlist For introductory courses in Physical Geology. This trusted text, the market's best-seller, makes an often complex subject accessible to beginning students with a strong focus on readability and illustrations. It offers a meaningful, non-technical survey that is informative and up to date for learning basic principles and concepts. This revision ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £29.23! \| first editions
9	Basin and range more books like this by John McPhee add to wishlist The first of John McPhee's 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 world--a history of vanished landscapes, enhanced by the histories of people who bring them to light. The title refers to the physiographic province of the ... see all copies from £5.55! new only from £5.99! \| signed copies \| first editions
10	Foundations of Earth Science more books like this by Frederick K Lutgens add to wishlist For courses in Earth Science. The brief, paperback version of the best-selling Earth Science, 9/E, this text offers a user-friendly overview of the physical environment. It retains the hallmarks professors expect from Fred Lutgens and Ed Tarbuck-a student-friendly writing style, carefully crafted art program, and coverage of the most recent ... see all copies from £3.47! new only from £6.20! \| first editions
11 view cover	Rising from the Plains more books like this by John McPhee add to wishlist Bestselling author McPhee takes us on another exciting geological excursion with this engaging account of life--past and present--in the high plains of Wyoming. see all copies from £5.30! new only from £6.57! \| signed copies \| first editions
12 view cover	Physical Geography: A Landscape Appreciation more books like this by Tom L McKnight add to wishlist Designed for introductory physical geography courses, this accessible text focuses thematically on landscape appreciation, conveying an understanding of Earth and its physical geography. The book is illustrated with maps, photographs, line and multi-part illustrations, aimed at enabling students to view Earth's features from multiple perspectives ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £12.95! \| first editions
13 view cover	Earth Science more books like this by Snyder add to wishlist see all copies from £5.61! new only from £9.32! \| first editions
14 view cover	Physical Geology more books like this by Charles C Plummer add to wishlist "Physical Geology, Eleventh Edition", is the latest refinement of a classic introductory text that has helped countless students learn basic physical geology concepts for over 20 years. Students taking introductory physical geology to fulfill a science elective, as well as those contemplating a career in geology, will appreciate the accessible ... see all copies from £3.21! new only from £9.53! \| signed copies \| first editions
15 view cover	Gemstones of the World more books like this by Walter Schumann add to wishlist This is the standard reference for over twenty years, now completely revised and updated with many new illustrations. "Gemstones of the World" is the most comprehensive and informative colour manual of the world's gemstones and includes more than 1,400 examples. Opposite each illustration the text provides an exact description of the particular ... see all copies from £2.18! new only from £10.90! \| first editions
16 view cover	Geology: An Introduction to Physical Geology more books like this by Stanley Chernicoff add to wishlist For introductory courses in Physical Geology, primarily taken by non-majors. Geology is written for the way students learn. Inspired by the authors' combined four decades of teaching physical geology, this text not only covers the core concepts of physical geology and conveys the essence of how science and scientists work, but structures the ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £9.19!
17 view cover	Visualizing Geology more books like this by Barbara W Murck, Brian J Skinner, Dana MacKenzie add to wishlist Partnered with the National Geographic Society, "Visualizing Geography" is the only book in the field that integrates text with high quality art. By adding to this already impressive art program with additional process diagrams and visualizing features, the second edition helps readers gain a sound understanding of basic geologic processes and the ... see all copies from £11.62! new only from £26.17! \| first editions
18 view cover	Gemstones more books like this by Cally Hall add to wishlist "The Dorling Kindersley Handbook of Gemstones" is packed with more than 800 vivid full-colour photographs of more than 130 varieties of cut and uncut stones organic gemstones and precious metals. With authoritative text clear photography and a systematic approach, this concise guide to identification enables you to recognize each gemstone ... see all copies from £1.26! new only from £6.63!
19 view cover	The Changing Earth: Exploring Geology and Evolution more books like this by James S Monroe add to wishlist This text provides a balanced coverage of physical and historical geology with engaging real life examples that draw students into the material. see all copies from £4.43! new only from £12.15! \| first editions
20 view cover	Earth System History more books like this by Professor Steven M Stanley add to wishlist Taking a whole-earth approach to the study of geology, this text shows how Earth's ecosystem has developed over time, and how events in the past can help us deal with present and future changes. It contains full colour illustration program, including three-dimensional block diagrams to illustrate crucial cycles and concepts. The book is written by ... see all copies from £7.96! new only from £50.88! \| first editions
21 view cover	Understanding Earth more books like this by Frank Press add to wishlist The field of physical geology continues to evolve with new tools, new ideas new approaches. Working closely with Frank Press and Ray Siever, the new co-authors of the fourth edition, John Grotzinger and Tom Jordan, have introduced a wealth of more recent data and applications to keep the science in the text on the cutting edge. This introductory ... see all copies from £2.79! new only from £13.09!
22 view cover	Understanding Earth more books like this by John Grotzinger, Thomas H Jordan, Frank Press add to wishlist More than any other introductory physical geology textbook, "Understanding Earth" is designed to bring the worldview of the working geologist to an audience not only new to this specific field, but in many cases to science in general. Students aren't merely presented with concepts and processes--they come to learn how we know what we know, and how ... see all copies from £13.39! new only from £50.23!
23 view cover	Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology more books like this by Richard M Busch (Editor), Dennis Tasa (Illustrator) add to wishlist Revised throughout for enhanced clarity and accuracy -- and with a greater emphasis on the process of science -- this user-friendly, best-selling laboratory manual examines the basic principles of geology and their applications to everyday life. Students are encouraged to view these principles in terms of natural resources, natural hazards, and ... see all copies from £15.63! new only from £49.09!
24 view cover	Natural Disasters more books like this by Patrick Leon Abbott add to wishlist This book focuses on how the normal processes of the Earth concentrate their energies and deal heavy blows to humans and their structures. It is concerned with how the natural world operates and, in so doing, kills and maims humans and destroys their works. Throughout the book, certain themes are maintained: energy sources underlying disasters; ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £10.29! \| first editions
25 view cover	Modern Earth Science more books like this by William L. Ramsey add to wishlist see all copies from £4.98! new only from £8.88!

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