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Volcanoes(2020) BRANNEY, MICHAEL J (PROFESSOR, SCHOOL OF GEOGRAPHY, GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT, UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER),ZALASIEWICZ, JAN (PROFESSOR, SCHOOL OF GEOGRAPHY, GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT, UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER)Throughout our planet's history volcanoes have played a large role in shaping landscapes, the climate, and biological evolution. This book explains the fundamental mechanisms of volcanism, considering why volcanoes are essential for life on Earth, and howVezava: Mehka13,88 € -
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Reproducible Research with R and RStudio(2020) GANDRUD, CHRISTOPHERBrings together the skills and tools needed for doing and presenting computational research. Using straightforward examples, the book takes you through an entire reproducible research workflow.Vezava: Mehka106,84 € -
Geological Field Sketches and Illustrations(2020) GENGE, MATTHEW J. (SENIOR LECTURER IN EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCE, SENIOR LECTURER IN EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCE, IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, UK)Learning to draw field sketches is an essential task for geologists, which is often overlooked. This book presents simple techniques, useful tips and detailed examples to teach geologists how to draw rocks and what essential features need to be recorded.Vezava: Trda70,37 € -
Geology(2018) ZALASIEWICZ, JAN (PROFESSOR OF PALAEOBIOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER)Jan Zalasiewicz introduces the field of geology, its fundamental role in understanding the Earth and other planets, and its economic importance in the finding and exploitation of resources. He explains how geologists work today, and describes major discovVezava: Mehka13,88 € -
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Fundamentals of Soil Ecology(2020) COLEMAN, DAVID C. (PROFESSOR EMERITUS, ODUM SCHOOL OF ECOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, ATHENS, GA, USA),CALLAHAM, MAC A. (USDA FOREST SERVICE, SOUTHERN RESEARCH STATION, CENTER FOR FOREST DISTURBANCE SCIENCE, ATHENS, GA, USA),CROSSLEY JR., D. A. (PROFESSOR EMERITUS, UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, ATHENS, GA, USA)Vezava: Mehka117,23 € -
Isotopes(2016) ELLAM, ROB (PROFESSOR OF ISOTOPE GEOCHEMISTRY, UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW; AND DIRECTOR, SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTRE)Isotopes are used in many areas of science and technology, including medicine, archaeology, and nuclear physics. They are central to our understanding of the Earth's past and current processes. Here, Rob Ellam explains the importance and applications of sVezava: Mehka13,88 € -
Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology(2022) PHILPOTTS, ANTHONY R. (UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT),AGUE, JAY J. (YALE UNIVERSITY, CONNECTICUT)Designed for intermediate and advanced courses in igneous and metamorphic petrology, the new edition features over 500 figures, many in color, illustrating key petrological concepts. With a new introductory chapter and more qualitative end-of-chapter quesVezava: Trda115,32 € -
Pebble Spotter's Guide(2021) MITCHELL, CLIVE,NATIONAL TRUST BOOKSA beautiful little guide to one of life's simple pleasures – pebble spotting. Where science meets mindfulness. Learn to appreciate their beauty, discover the amazing journey that brought them to you, search for the rare ones. Leave no stone unturned.Vezava: Trda13,88 € -
OCR Geology for A Level and AS(2017) DAVIES, STEPHEN,MUGGLESTONE, FRANK,RICHARDS, RUTH,SHELTON, ANTHONY,FRY, MALCOLM,WILLIAMS, VINCE,ARMSTRONG, DEBBIEWritten by experienced Geology authors and teachers, this inspiring student book has been endorsed by OCR to support AS and A Level Geology specifications and provides a thorough explanation of the geological knowledge required for any study of the subjecVezava: Mehka87,34 € -
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James Hutton(2022) PERMAN, RAYThis is the first complete biography of James Hutton, the father of modern geology, who was also a man of immensely wide-ranging intellectual achievements and one of the Scottish Enlightenment’s brightest stars.Vezava: Trda34,74 € -
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Central Scotland(2022) MCKIRDY, ALANThis history of the geology of Central Scotland begins 400 million years ago and brings the reader on a remarkable journey, to Pictish times and the Industrial Revolution. Part of the Landscapes in Stone series.Vezava: Mehka11,11 € -
Small Isles(2022) MCKIRDY, ALANThe Small Isles comprise the Inner Hebridean islands of Rum, Eigg, Canna and Muck. The landscapes of these beautiful, remote islands tell of erupting volcanoes, an ancient ecosystem that included dinosaurs and an ancient desert landscape. The geological hVezava: Mehka11,11 € -
Edinburgh(2017) MCKIRDY, ALANThis book is a fascinating exploration into Edinburgh's geological history over millions of years, from the passage of ice during a great freeze that has left an indelible stamp on Edinburgh's cityscape, to long disappeared seas to create the stunning eleVezava: Mehka9,72 € -
Cairngorms(2017) MCKIRDY, ALANOne of 4 books to launch a brand-new series on Scotland's geology and landscapes which explain how Scotland's scenery was made, why it looks the way it does today and how it has changed over millions of yearsVezava: Mehka9,72 € -
James Hutton(2022) MCKIRDY, ALANThoroughly revised and expanded from the 2012 edition, this book pays tribute to the works and achievements of one of the world's first environmentalists. It is published as a forerunner to the celebrations planned for Hutton’s tercentenary in 2026.Vezava: Mehka22,38 €
