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  • Guide to the Geology of Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park

    by Duane Braun, Ruth Braun ...
    This richly-illustrated, full-color guide to the geology of Mount Desert Island, Maine, the home of Acadia National Park, makes the spectacular scenery and rich geological history accessible to outdoor explorers, geology enthusiasts, and armchair travelers alike. The Guide grounds readers in basic geologic concepts before chronicling the unique history of the area from 550 million years ago to the ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

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  • Canyons of the Colorado

    by John Wesley Powell ...
    Series series Unabridged Start Publishing LLC
    John Wesley Powell was a U.S. soldier, geologist, explorer of the American West, and director of major scientific and cultural institutions. He is famous for the 1869 Powell Geographic Expedition, a three-month river trip down the Green and Colorado rivers that included the first passage of European Americans through the Grand Canyon. Powell served as second director of the US Geological Survey ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • Global Catastrophes and Trends

    The Next Fifty Years

    by Vaclav Smil ...
    A wide-ranging, interdisciplinary look at global changes that may occur over the next fifty years—whether sudden and cataclysmic world-changing events or gradually unfolding trends.Fundamental change occurs most often in one of two ways: as a “fatal discontinuity,” a sudden catastrophic event that is potentially world changing, or as a persistent, gradual trend. Global catastrophes include ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

  • Galapagos at the Crossroads

    Pirates, Biologists, Tourists, and Creationists Battle for Darwin's Cradle of Evolution

    by Carol Ann Bassett ...
    As eloquent as it is alarming, Carol Ann Bassett's portrait of today's Galápagos depicts a deadly collision of economics, politics, and the environment that may destroy one of the world's last Edens. For millions, the Galápagos Islands represent nature at its most unspoiled, an inviolate place famed for its rare flora and fauna. But soon today's 30,000 human residents could surpass 50,000. Add ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Geology

    A Fully Illustrated, Authoritative and Easy-to-Use Guide

    by Frank H. T. Rhodes ...
    Series series A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press
    Journey Through Five Billion Years of Earth's Geological HistoryIn this informative Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press, Geology by Frank H. T. Rhodes takes you on a captivating exploration of the five billion years of history that have shaped our planet. Discover the Earth's place in the universe, the rocks and minerals that form its foundation, and the powerful forces - from glaciers and ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • The Collector

    David Douglas and the Natural History of the Northwest

    by Jack Nisbet ...
    Equal parts biography, natural history, and travelogue, Jack Nisbet tells the story of David Douglas, the 19th century Scottish naturalist and botanical explorer—perfect for amateur naturalists and armchair historians of the Pacific NorthwestThe Collector tracks Douglas's fascinating history, from his humble birth in Scotland in 1799 to his botanical training under the famed William Jackson Hooker ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • The Origin and Nature of Life on Earth

    The Emergence of the Fourth Geosphere

    by Eric Smith, Harold J. Morowitz ...
    Uniting the conceptual foundations of the physical sciences and biology, this groundbreaking multidisciplinary book explores the origin of life as a planetary process. Combining geology, geochemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, evolution and statistical physics to create an inclusive picture of the living state, the authors develop the argument that the emergence of life was a necessary cascade ... Read more

    $65.59 USD

  • Ireland's Animals

    by Niall Mac Coitir ...
    Niall Mac Coitir provides a comprehensive look at the folklore, legends and history of animals in Ireland, and describes their relations with people, being hunted for food, fur, sport, or as vermin, and their position today. A final section, inspired by stories of animal transformation, looks at twelve animals and how we can enrich our lives by visualising ourselves with their special qualities. ... Read more

    $10.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Sparrowhawk's Lament

    How British Breeding Birds of Prey Are Faring

    by David Cobham ...
    Series series WILDGuides
    Britain is home to fifteen species of breeding birds of prey, from the hedgerow-hopping Sparrowhawk to the breathtaking White-tailed Eagle. In this handsomely illustrated book, acclaimed British filmmaker and naturalist David Cobham offers unique and deeply personal insights into Britain's birds of prey and how they are faring today. He delves into the history of these magnificent birds and talks ... Read more

    $39.59 USD

  • Volcanoes - Why Do They Happen?

    Volcanoes for Kids

    by Baby Professor ...
    Series series Children's Earthquake & Volcano Books
    Why do volcanoes go "ka-boom!"? This unique approach to vulcanology is highly inspiring to young children. The use of carefully selected images only help in driving home certain points of discussion. This is a picture book that your child will definitely love and learn the most from. Don't forget to grab a copy today! ... Read more

    $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Economic Geology

    Principles and Practice

    by Walter L. Pohl ...
    Humanity’s ever-increasing hunger for mineral raw materials, caused by a growing global population and ever increasing standards of living, has resulted in economic geology becoming a subject of urgent importance.This book provides a broad panorama of mineral deposits, covering their origin and geological characteristics, the principles of the search for ores and minerals, and the investigation of ... Read more

    $89.99 USD

  • Earth's Early Atmosphere and Oceans, and The Origin of Life

    by George H. Shaw ...
    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    This book provides a comprehensive treatment of the chemical nature of the Earth’s early surface environment and how that led to the origin of life. This includes a detailed discussion of the likely process by which life emerged using as much quantitative information as possible. The emergence of life and the prior surface conditions of the Earth have implications for the evolution of Earth’s ... Read more

    $62.99 USD