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  • Mysterious Ocean

    Physical Processes and Geological Evolution

    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    This book provides an introduction to ocean sciences that is engaging, evocative and accessible to non-experts interested in marine geoscience, while sparking readers' interest in important unsolved mysteries in marine science. The scope of the book is quite broad, but focuses on the physical ocean and its geological evolution, including the author's experiences working as an oceanographer over ... Read more

    $40.49 USD

  • Mysterious Ocean

    Physical Processes and Geological Evolution

    This book provides an introduction to ocean sciences that is engaging, evocative and accessible to non-experts interested in marine geoscience, while sparking readers' interest in important unsolved mysteries in marine science. The scope of the book is quite broad, but focuses on the physical ocean and its geological evolution, including the author's experiences working as an oceanographer over ... Read more

    $49.49 USD

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  • Lakes

    Their Birth, Life, and Death

    “Lakes is my favorite kind of natural history: meticulously researched, timely, comprehensive, and written with imagination and verve.”—Jerry Dennis, author of The Living Great LakesLakes might be the most misunderstood bodies of water on earth. And while they may seem commonplace, without lakes our world would never be the same. In this revealing look at these lifegiving treasures, John Richard ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Mapping the Deep: The Extraordinary Story of Ocean Science

    The Extraordinary Story of Ocean Science

    by Robert Kunzig ...
    A vivid, up-to-date tour of the Earth's last frontier, a remote and mysterious realm that nonetheless lies close to the heart of even the most land-locked reader.The sea covers seven-tenths of the Earth, but we have mapped only a small percentage of it. The sea contains millions of species of animals and plants, but we have identified only a few thousand of them. The sea controls our planet's ... Read more

    $17.09 USD

  • Waking the Giant

    How a changing climate triggers earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanoes

    by Bill McGuire ...
    Twenty thousand years ago our planet was an icehouse. Temperatures were down six degrees; ice sheets kilometres thick buried much of Europe and North America and sea levels were 130m lower. The following 15 millennia saw an astonishing transformation as our planet metamorphosed into the temperate world upon which our civilisation has grown and thrived. One of the most dynamic periods in Earth ... Read more

    $14.29 USD

  • The Earth

    A Very Short Introduction

    Series series Very Short Introductions
    For generations, the ground beneath the feet of our ancestors seemed solid and unchanging. Around 30 years ago, two things happened that were to revolutionize the understanding of our home planet. First, geologists realized that the continents themselves were drifting across the surface of the globe and that oceans were being created and destroyed. Secondly, pictures of the entire planet were ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Waves and Beaches

    The Powerful Dynamics of Sea and Coast

    Some Surprising Facts from Waves and BeachesA tide is actually a long wave, having a period of 43,000 seconds (12 hours and 25 minutes) and a wave length half the circumference of the earthThere is no such thing as undertow, but rip tides are very realThe combination of the celestial mechanics of earth rotation and gravitation, the sun’s radiation, and the resultant action of wind on the surface ... Read more

    $11.59 USD

  • Geology

    The Living Earth

    This book is about the beautiful planet we call home. Ever-changing and dynamic, the earth exhibits brilliant design. It has a power and a majesty all its own. It sustains us and provides for us. This book examines the powerful forces that shape this diverse and unique planet. ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • World Geography

    Series Book 1 - Science Foundation Series
    World Geography by Knowledge Flow is a comprehensive guide that explores the physical, cultural, and economic aspects of the world's geography. Designed for students and enthusiasts, the book covers topics such as landforms, climate zones, natural resources, population distribution, and global regions. It integrates maps, charts, and illustrations to help readers visualize geographic concepts ... Read more

    $3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Landforms

    Series series Geology: Landforms, Minerals, and Rocks
    The planet’s natural dips and elevations, slopes and structures, stud the world’s landscapes and enrich its panoramas. However, the Earth’s landforms should not be viewed as anomalies in its topography; rather, they are often invaluable components of ecosystems and hold significant clues to the natural forces that fashion our environment. This comprehensive volume examines the various landforms ... Read more

    $48.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Planet Earth

    A Beginner's Guide

    Series series Beginner's Guides
    A highly entertaining and accessible introduction to our planet from the bestselling author of In Search of Schrödinger's Cat, The Scientists, and In Search of the MultiverseIn this lively expedition into the origins, evolution, and workings of our planet, John Gribbin does what he does best: gathers 4.5 billion years of geological history and shares the best bits. Taking an astronomer's ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • Oceans and Oceanography

    Series series The Living Earth
    Constituting more than 70 percent of Earth’s surface, the world’s oceans are so vast as to remain something of an enigma to this day. Navigating these imposing seas and unlocking their secrets is the calling of oceanographers. Their research helps determine what climatic, geologic, and chemical impact oceans have on a variety of organisms. In spite of their magnitude and might, the world’s oceans ... Read more

    $48.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus