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 ...
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 ...
"Earth Structure" describes how rock is deformed at all scales of observation, from microscopic to global levels of analysis. The authors emphasise the linkages between structural geology - how rock is formed - and tectonics - how the earth's crust recycles itself.
The Student Lecture Art Notebook to accompany "Earth: Portrait of a Planet" is the perfect complement to the outstanding art program. This powerful learning tool contains all of the major diagrams from the text in full 4-color, with the ample room for taking notes.
Written for undergraduates, this text presents information on structural geographic tectonics in a progressive manner, integrating many examples and analogies throughout. It also emphasizes a strong correlation between structural geology and plate tectonics.
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. The optional, free package item includes the two-page guide from the text and a worksheet for each chapter's Google Earth(TM) Geotour.
An exciting revision of this innovative text, Earth: Portrait of a Planet, Third Edition, emphasizes active student learning with a new chapter format, interactive media, and the power and insight of Google Earth(TM). Packaged with the text are worksheets to accompany each chapter's Geotour-23 in all-and can be assigned as homework assignments and ...
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