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  • Field Geology of High-Grade Gneiss Terrains

    by Cees W. Passchier, Alfred Kröner, John S. Myers ...
    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    Although there are numerous publications on the geology of high-grade gneiss terrains, few descriptions exist of how to map and carry out structural analysis in these terrains. Textbooks on structural geology concentrate on technIques appli cable to low-grade terrains. Geologists who have no experience of mapping high-grade gneisses are often at a loss as to how to apply techniques to high grade ... Read more

    $49.49 USD

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    by Baby Professor ...
    Series series Children's Earthquake & Volcano Books
    Why do volcanoes and earthquakes happen? Is Earth throwing a tantrum? Let your child decode the answers for these on his/her own through this interactive educational book. Composed of pictures that allow for the understanding of geology and vulcanology, this is a great resource that would complement the heavy school textbooks. Grab a copy now! ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • The Ground Beneath Us

    From the Oldest Cities to the Last Wilderness, What Dirt Tells Us About Who We Are

    by Paul Bogard ...
    From growth and life to death and loss, and from city-running technology to the dwindling idyllic Edens that remain, this is the story of our earth's soil.When a teaspoon of soil contains millions of species, and when we pave over the earth on a daily basis, what does that mean for our future? What is the risk to our food supply, the planet's wildlife, the soil on which every life-form depends? ... Read more

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  • Identification of Amber

    by Trudy Toohill ...
    Series Book 6 - Australian Gemstones Series
    This book contains a wealth of information on all aspects of amber, it’s appearance, diagnostic properties, common treatments and imitations. Designed for the beginner or experienced, it will greatly assist those wishing to find out more about how to correctly identify amber. There is information on the physical and optical properties of amber. There is also details on the correct readings for ... Read more

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  • Mine Wastes

    Characterization, Treatment and Environmental Impacts

    by Bernd Lottermoser ...
    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    This book is not designed to be an exhaustive work on mine wastes. It aims to serve undergraduate students who wish to gain an overview and an understanding of wastes produced in the mineral industry. An introductory textbook addressing the science of such wastes is not available to students despite the importance of the mineral industry as a resource, wealth and job provider. Also, the growing ... Read more

    $215.09 USD

  • Petrology of Sedimentary Rocks

    by Sam Boggs, Jr ...
    This textbook outlines the physical, chemical, and biologic properties of the major sedimentary rocks, as revealed by petrographic microscopy, geochemical techniques, and field study. It covers the mineralogy, chemistry, textures, and sedimentary structures that characterise sedimentary rocks, and relates these features to the depositional origin of the rocks and their subsequent alteration by ... Read more

    $100.09 USD

  • Metasomatism and the Chemical Transformation of Rock

    The Role of Fluids in Terrestrial and Extraterrestrial Processes

    by Daniel Harlov, Hakon Austrheim ...
    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    Fluid-aided mass transfer and subsequent mineral re-equilibration are the two defining features of metasomatism and must be present in order for metamorphism to occur. Coupled with igneous and tectonic processes, metasomatism has played a major role in the formation of the Earth’s continental and oceanic crust and lithospheric mantle as well as in their evolution and subsequent stabilization. ... Read more

    $197.09 USD

  • Geological Methods in Mineral Exploration and Mining

    by Roger Marjoribanks ...
    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    This practical step-by-step guide describes the key geological field techniques needed by today's exploration geologists involved in the search for metallic deposits. The techniques described are fundamental to the collection, storage and presentation of geological data and their use to locate ore. This book explains the various tasks which the exploration geologist is asked to perform in the ... Read more

    $152.09 USD

  • Origin of Potassium-rich Silica-deficient Igneous Rocks

    by Alok Krishna Gupta ...
    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    The book summarizes the occurrence, geochemistry, mineralogy, petrology and phase-equilibria studies in air and under high pressures related to the most intriguing group of potassium-rich mafic and ultramafic rocks, often including host of exotic mineral assemblages including feldspathoids. Mantle-derived K-rich melts had intrigued most of the founders of Geology and many of the later experts in ... Read more

    $89.09 USD

  • Environmental Geochemistry of Potentially Toxic Metals

    by Frederic R. Siegel ...
    Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)

    $49.49 USD

  • Stone in Architecture

    Properties, Durability

    Edited by Siegfried Siegesmund, Rolf Snethlage ...
    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    The weathering of historical buildings and, indeed, of monuments and sculptures of natural stone is a problem that has been encountered for hundreds of years. However a dramatic increase in deterioration in the structure of our built heritage has been observed during the past century. To understand the complex interaction that the stone in a building suffers with its near environment (the building ... Read more

    $215.09 USD

  • Arming the Confederacy

    How Virginia’s Minerals Forged the Rebel War Machine

    by Robert C. Whisonant ...
    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    This is a fresh look at the American Civil War from the standpoint of the natural resources necessary to keep the armies in the field. This story of the links between minerals, topography, and the war in western Virginia now comes to light in a way that enhances our understanding of America’s greatest trial. Five mineral products – niter, lead, salt, iron, and coal – were absolutely essential to ... Read more

    $31.49 USD