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1	Foundations of Earth Science more books like this by Frederick K Lutgens add to wishlist For courses in Earth Science. The brief, paperback version of the best-selling Earth Science, 9/E, this text offers a user-friendly overview of the physical environment. It retains the hallmarks professors expect from Fred Lutgens and Ed Tarbuck-a student-friendly writing style, carefully crafted art program, and coverage of the most recent ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Applications and Investigations in Earth Science more books like this by Edward J Tarbuck add to wishlist Although designed to accompany Tarbuck and Lutgens'Earth Science and Foundations of Earth Science , this manual could be used in any Earth Science lab course.This manual is a comprehensive, versatile, and adaptable collection of introductory level laboratory experiences that examine the basic principles and concepts of the Earth sciences. Going ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.85! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology more books like this by Richard M Busch (Editor), Dennis Tasa (Illustrator) add to wishlist Revised throughout for enhanced clarity and accuracy -- and with a greater emphasis on the process of science -- this user-friendly, best-selling laboratory manual examines the basic principles of geology and their applications to everyday life. Students are encouraged to view these principles in terms of natural resources, natural hazards, and ... see all copies from $22.08! new only from $71.78! \| SVS
4	Essentials of geology more books like this by Frederick K Lutgens add to wishlist For courses in physical geology and introduction to geology This ninth edition of Essentials of Geology offers completely updated material and an extensively revised design, yet retains the hallmarks instructors have come to expect from Lutgens and Tarbuck - a student-friendly writing style, outstanding illustrations by Dennis Tasa that are both ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $39.88! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Earth System more books like this by Lee R Kump, James F Kasting, Robert G Crane add to wishlist For courses in Earth Systems Science offered in departments of Geology, Earth Science, Geography and Environmental Science. The first textbook of its kind that addresses the issues of global change from a true Earth systems perspective, The Earth System offers a solid emphasis on lessons from Earth's history that may guide decision-making in the ... see all copies from $6.72! new only from $44.62! \| first editions
6	How It Works: How the Earth Works more books like this by John Fardon, John Farndon, Carol Vorderman add to wishlist Experiments and projects explore the earth's structure, features, and changing landscape. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $35.34!
7	The solid earth an introduction to global geophysics more books like this by Fowler add to wishlist Geophysics is a broad subject that encompasses not only the physics of the Earth, but also the physics of the atmosphere and oceans. The heart of geophysics, however, is the theory of the solid Earth. The Solid Earth is a general introduction to the study of modern physics of the solid Earth, including the workings of both the Earth's surface and ... see all copies from $8.54! new only from $44.83! \| SVS
8	Earth's Dynamic Systems more books like this by Eric H Christiansen, W Kenneth Hamblin add to wishlist For Introductory courses in Physical or Introductory Geology found in departments of Geology, Earth Science, or Physical Science. Significantly revised to be an optimum learning tool, the Tenth Edition of Earth's Dynamic Systems maintains its solid coverage of the two major energy systems of Earth: the plate tectonic system and the hydrologic ... see all copies from $17.20! new only from $126.72!
9	Physics of the earth more books like this by F. D. Stacey add to wishlist The fourth edition of Physics of the Earth maintains the original philosophy of this classic graduate textbook on fundamental solid earth geophysics, while being completely revised, updated, and restructured into a more modular format to make individual topics even more accessible. Building on the success of previous editions, which have served ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $54.82! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Essentials of Geology more books like this by Emeritus Lutgens, Frederick K Lutgens, Edward J Tarbuck add to wishlist For courses in physical geology and introduction to geology (general geology).Building on the tremendous reception to its parent text, Earth 7th edition, the same groundbreaking media package is now integrated into the brief version of the best-selling introductory physical geology text. This eighth edition of Essentials of Geology represents a ... see all copies from $7.42! new only from $88.44! \| first editions
11 view cover	Introduction to Seismology more books like this by Peter Shearer, M.D add to wishlist This book provides an approachable and concise introduction to seismic theory, designed as a first course for undergraduate students. It clearly explains the fundamental concepts, emphasizing intuitive understanding over lengthy derivations. Incorporating over 30% new material, this second edition includes all the topics needed for a one-semester ... see all copies from $11.81! new only from $48.02! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology more books like this by Dennis Tasa add to wishlist For lab courses in Introductory Geology and Physical Geology.With contributions from more than 120 highly regarded geologists and geoscience educators, and an exceptional illustration program by Dennis Tasa, this user-friendly, best-selling laboratory manual focuses students on the basic principles of geology and their applications to everyday ... see all copies from $1.99! first editions
13 view cover	Introduction to Applied Geophysics: Exploring the Shallow Subsurface more books like this by Robert H Burger, Anne Sheehan, Craig Jones add to wishlist "Introduction to Applied Geophysics" covers the fundamental principles and common methods of exploration geophysics, preparing students for field study of the shallow subsurface. Offering a chapter on each of the most common methods of exploration, the book explains in detail how each method is performed and discusses that method's geologic, ... see all copies from $51.97! new only from $59.00! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Looking Into the Earth: An Introduction to Geological Geophysics more books like this by Allan E Mussett, Alan E Mussett, M Aftab Khan add to wishlist Looking Into the Earth comprehensively describes the principles and applications of both 'global' and 'exploration' geophysics on all scales. It forms an introduction to geophysics suitable for those who do not necessarily intend to become professional geophysicists, including geologists, civil engineers, environmental scientists, and field ... see all copies from $40.00! new only from $59.89! \| SVS
15 view cover	An Introduction to Our Dynamic Planet more books like this by Stephen Blake, Kevin Burton, Nigel Harris add to wishlist This is the first undergraduate textbook to fully integrate results from geophysics, geochemistry, and petrology to describe the structure, composition, and dynamic processes that operate throughout the solid Earth. It presents an Earth system science approach to studies of the Earth's interior and develops a global view of solid Earth cycles to ... see all copies from $41.43! new only from $55.52!
16 view cover	Volcanoes: Crucibles of Change more books like this by Richard V Fisher, Jeffrey B Hulen, Grant Heiken add to wishlist Whenever a volcano threatens to erupt, scientists and adventurers from around the world flock to the site in response to the irresistible allure of one of nature's most dangerous and unpredictable phenomena. In a unique book probing the science and mystery of these fiery features, the authors chronicle not only their geologic behavior but also ... see all copies from $12.16! new only from $26.95! \| first editions
17 view cover	Earthquakes more books like this by Bruce A Bolt add to wishlist Earthquakes and Geological Discover describes how and whv scientists trace seismic activirv and measure the extent and patterns of seismic waves. Through analvsis of numerous earthquakes, both historical a'nd present, eminent seismologist Bruce Bolt illustrates that basic geological lessons are learned in almost even, occurrence of these highly ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18	Sky and Earth more books like this by Time-Life Books add to wishlist Provides answers to questions about the seasons, rivers, deserts, volcanoes, oceans, icebergs, moon, stars, planets, and space. An activities section is included. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Mechanics of Earthquakes and Faulting more books like this by Christopher Scholz add to wishlist The Mechanics of Earthquakes and Faulting presents an interdisciplinary view of earthquakes and faulting in which the main observations from seismology, geology, and geodesy are reviewed and interpreted in terms of rock mechanics principles. The book introduces the mechanics of brittle fracture and rock friction, and presents observations of ... see all copies from $26.00! new only from $66.57! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Lightning: Physics and Effects more books like this by Vladimir A Rakov, Martin A Uman add to wishlist Lightning: Physics and Effects is the first book that covers essentially all aspects of lightning, including lightning physics, lightning protection and the interaction of lightning with a variety of objects and systems as well as with the environment. It is written in a style that will be accessible to the technical non-expert and is addressed to ... see all copies from $87.75! new only from $110.35! \| SVS
21 view cover	Grand Canyon: Solving Earth's Grandest Puzzle more books like this by James Lawrence Powell add to wishlist Vast and majestic, the Grand Canyon represents one of scienceas most challenging puzzles: How did this massive canyon come to be? This is the story of the search for the answers, and the first account of the consensus geologists have reached in the last few years. A scientific detective tale packed with colorful characters, "Grand Canyon" ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Mantle Plumes and Their Record in Earth History more books like this by Kent C Condie add to wishlist Provides a timely and comprehensive review of the origin and history of mantle plumes throughout geologic time. The book describes the new and exciting results of the last few years, and integrates an immense amount of material from the fields of geology, geophysics, and geochemistry that bear on mantle plumes. Included are chapters on hotspots ... see all copies from $53.50! new only from $53.50! \| first editions
23 view cover	Energy in Nature and Society: General Energetics of Complex Systems more books like this by Vaclav Smil add to wishlist This is a comprehensive, systematic, analytically unified, and interdisciplinary treatment of energy in nature and society, from solar radiation and photosynthesis to our fossil fuelled civilization and its environmental consequences."Energy in Nature and Society" is a systematic and exhaustive analysis of all the major energy sources, storages, ... see all copies from $23.75! new only from $26.50! \| SVS
24	Science of the physical creation in Christian perspective more books like this by DeWitt Steele, Verne L. Biddle, Lawrence S. Lynn add to wishlist see all copies from $3.00! first editions
25	Facts on File Dictionary of Geology and Geophysics more books like this by Dorothy Lapidus add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99!

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