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Teach Yourself Geology
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David Rothery
This comprehensive introduction to the nature and history of the Earth digs deep into topics ranging from volcanoes and earthquakes to the implications of our limited natural resources. Any science enthusiast wanting a more in-depth understanding of geology will find fascinating explanations of the origin and evolution of the Earth; rocks, ...
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Satellites of the Outer Planets: Worlds in Their Own Right
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David A Rothery
Extensively revised and updated, this new edition of David A. Rothery's acclaimed geological guide to the outer solar system includes results and close-up color and black and white images from the 1995-1999 Galileo mission to Jupiter and from the Voyager space probe. Rothery, a noted planetary scientist, explains the geological aspects of the ...
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The Ocean Basins: Their Structure and Evolution
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John Wright (Prepared for publication by), David A Rothery (Prepared for publication by)
This is an invaluable textbook, prepared by the Open University team and designed so that it can be read on its own or as part of the OU course. This second edition has been fully revised and updated including new colour illustrations increasing the striking spread of full colour diagrams throughout the book. The clarity of the text has been ...
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Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Tsunamis
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David A Rothery
Learn about nature's most feared phenomena Volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis are the three deadliest natural events humans must contend with. Beginning with the basics of plate tectonics, this accessible guide educates you on how these hazards can be predicted, how they are interrelated, and what their catastrophic consequences are.
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Teach Tourself Planets
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David A Rothery, Rothery David
Extensively illustrated, this authoritative, easy-to-understand guide describes the nature and origin of the solar system. It looks at the internal structure, surface features, and weather patterns of each planet and its major satellites; discusses the possibilities of finding >life on other planetary bodies; covers asteroids and the icy bodies ...
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Geology
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David A. Rothery
This is an introduction to the nature and history of the earth, ranging from volcanoes to fossils, from the problems of living with earthquakes to the implications of limited natural resources.
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Planets
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David A Rothery
This introduction to the planets outlines the historical development of our understanding of them, leading the reader from the ancient beliefs to modern discoveries. The author shares an in-depth knowledge of the planets and astronomy in general.
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Teach Yourself Volcanoes
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David A Rothery
One of nature's most awesome phenomena, volcanoes are endlessly fascinating. Now you don't have to be a scientist to understand the different types of volcanoes. Teach Yourself Volcanoes explains why eruptions occur, how volcanoes are monitored, how eruptions are predicted, and more. Includes suggested destinations for viewing real-life volcanic ...
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Images of the cosmos
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Barrie William Jones, David A. Rothery, Robert Lambourne, Open University
An introduction to astronomy for students of astronomy or physics and the general science reader. This book is illustrated in full colour throughout and includes satellite photographs, many of them taken by NASA. It also provides the reader with star maps.
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Volcanoes
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David A. Rothery
Volcanoes are spectacular and can have devastating effects. As well as the obvious death and destruction surrounding an erupting volcano, the largest eruptions can change the world's climate. This practical guide should enable you to discover more about the mysteries behind volcanic activity.
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How the Earth Works: Planetary Evolution: Block 5 (Course S267)
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David A. Rothery
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Astronomy and Planetary Science: the Planets Bk. 2 (Course S281)
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Et Al David A. Rothery, Open University Astronomy And Planetary Science
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Teach Yourself Planets (Teach Yourself Science)
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David A. Rothery
"Teach Yourself Planets" is a comprehensive guide to the Sun's family of planets and their moons, illustrating their surface features and explaining the processes that have shaped them. Extensively illustrated, this book describes the nature and origin of the solar system; looks at the internal structure, surface features and weather patterns of ...
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Internal Processes: Block 3
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A. Bell, N. Harris, David A. Rothery
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