Geology & the lithosphere
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Geology & the lithosphere
Hardback. Finding viable solutions to many of the problems threatening our environment hinges on understanding the rocks below the earth's surface. This book discusses the physical properties of rocks, proceeding by chapter through mechanical, fluid flow, acoustical, electrical, dielectric, thermal, and magnetic properties. Num Pages: 304 pages, 8 halftones. 190 line illus. 26 tables. BIC Classification: PHVG; RBGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 162 x 236 x 23. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691034522
- ISBN
- 9780691034522
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 154.20€ 114.68
€ 154.20
€ 114.68
Hardback. Presents the fundamentals of marine sediment geochemistry by examining the complex chemical, biological, and physical processes that contribute to the conversion of these sediments to rock, a process known as early diagenesis. This graduate text is intended for students of geology, geochemistry, and oceanography, as well as earth scientists. Num Pages: 624 pages, 33 halftones. 75 line illus. 33 tables. BIC Classification: RBGG; RBGK; RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 162 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1098.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 624
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691095066
- ISBN
- 9780691095066
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.58€ 116.59
€ 126.58
€ 116.59
Hardback. Depicts an Earth whose interior is as active as its surface, and whose processes in the deep interior often control surface dynamics. This book discusses the importance of the hydrogen in water in determining the structure of the lithosphere-asthenosphere boundary. It is intended for students of Earth sciences, materials sciences, and physics. Num Pages: 256 pages, 74 line illus. 10 halftones. BIC Classification: PHVG; RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691095110
- ISBN
- 9780691095110
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 80.55€ 61.55
€ 80.55
€ 61.55
Hardback. Chronicles the scientific effort to unravel the mysteries of rocks that solidified on or beneath Earth's surface from the intensely hot, molten material called magma. This book traces the development of igneous petrology. It considers the professionalization and Anglicization of the field. Num Pages: 712 pages, 20 halftones. 38 line illus. BIC Classification: RBGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1142.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 712
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691102795
- ISBN
- 9780691102795
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.58€ 94.29
€ 126.58
€ 94.29
Hardback. Explores geochemical kinetics - the application of chemical kinetics to geological problems. This book examines advanced theories developed by geochemists, such as nonisothermal kinetics and inverse theories, including geochronology (isotopic dating), thermochronology (temperature-time history), and geospeedometry (cooling rates). Num Pages: 664 pages, 5 halftones. 141 line illus. 26 tables. BIC Classification: PHH; PNRW; RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 259 x 187 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 664
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691124322
- ISBN
- 9780691124322
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.27€ 76.15
€ 101.27
€ 76.15
Hardback. Suitable for any science or engineering student who has completed two semesters of calculus and one semester of calculus-based physics, this book describes the climate system based on observations of the mean climate state and its variability. It explains how the climate system works and why the climate is changing. Num Pages: 216 pages, 81 halftones. 38 line illus. 7 tables. BIC Classification: RBG; RBKC; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 260 x 181 x 18. Weight in Grams: 624.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691125305
- ISBN
- 9780691125305
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.35€ 54.52
€ 71.35
€ 54.52
Paperback. How do high mountain ranges form on the face of the Earth? This question has intrigued some of the greatest philosophers and scientists, going back as far as the ancient Greeks. This book tells the story of one scientist, and his quest for the key to this geological mystery. Num Pages: 336 pages, 36 halftones. 38 line illus. BIC Classification: 1KLSX; PDZ; RBGF; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 23. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 348
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691126203
- ISBN
- 9780691126203
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.12
€ 38.99
€ 28.12
Hardback. Looks at the application of chemical biomarkers to aquatic ecosystems. This book describes the structure, biochemical synthesis, analysis, and reactivity of each class of biomarkers. It offers a selection of relevant applications to aquatic systems, including lakes, rivers, estuaries, oceans, and paleoenvironments. Num Pages: 392 pages, 78 halftones. 117 line illus. 26 tables. BIC Classification: PN; PSAF; PSB; RBGK; RBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 262 x 190 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1020.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691134147
- ISBN
- 9780691134147
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.34€ 99.07
€ 132.34
€ 99.07
Hardback. Earth's climate has undergone dramatic changes over the geologic timescale. At one extreme, Earth has been glaciated from the poles to the equator for periods that may have lasted millions of years. This title presents the study of such changes and their causes. Series: Princeton Primers in Climate. Num Pages: 320 pages, 40 line illus. BIC Classification: RBGF; RBP; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 23. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691145549
- ISBN
- 9780691145549
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 96.66€ 72.97
€ 96.66
€ 72.97
Paperback. Editor(s): Castello, John D.; Rogers, Scott O. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: PSG; PSQ; RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691171067
- ISBN
- 9780691171067
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 36.30
€ 51.99
€ 36.30
Hardcover. Diamonds are a multi-billion dollar business involving some of the world s largest mining companies, a million and a half artisanal diggers, more than a million cutters and polishers and a huge retail jewellery sector. Series: Resources. Num Pages: 204 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAT; RBGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 211 x 18. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745672304
- ISBN
- 9780745672304
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.55
€ 57.55
Paperback. Diamonds are a multi-billion dollar business involving some of the world s largest mining companies, a million and a half artisanal diggers, more than a million cutters and polishers and a huge retail jewellery sector. Series: Polity Resources Series. Num Pages: 204 pages. BIC Classification: KNAT; RBGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 212 x 149 x 16. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745672311
- ISBN
- 9780745672311
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.86
€ 18.86
Hardback. Num Pages: 512 pages, 76. BIC Classification: BGT; PSAJ; RBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 165 x 36. Weight in Grams: 920. 480 pages, 17 maps, 33halftones, 12line drawings, 8 colour insert. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: BGT; PSAJ; RBG. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 36. Weight: 916.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801443480
- ISBN
- 9780801443480
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.90
€ 64.90
Hardback. Traces the ever-evolving relationship between science and industry and reveals the unsuspected role geology played in shaping our understanding of the history of oil Num Pages: 248 pages, 34 illustrations. BIC Classification: HBT; KNBP; RBGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803234864
- ISBN
- 9780803234864
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.75
€ 57.75
Hardcover. * Builds on the success of the previous editions to present an unparalleled resource on soil formation and classification. *12 page color plate section featuring soil profiles. * Inclusion of new classification systems in China and Brazil. Num Pages: 560 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 182 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1246.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 6th Edition
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813807690
- ISBN
- 9780813807690
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 114.37
€ 114.37
Hardcover. Recommended by users for its clear explanations and readability. Troeh and Thompson's Soil; and Soil Fertility provides and excellent overview of soils for students in agriculture and the environmental sciences. Num Pages: 489 pages, 231. BIC Classification: RBGB; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 179 x 263 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1064.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 6th Edition
- Number of pages
- 489
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813809557
- ISBN
- 9780813809557
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.96
€ 146.96
Hardcover. A sociological study of changing farming methods, investigating those techniques that have gradually continued to replace the plow culture. Num Pages: 360 pages, 22. BIC Classification: RBGB; RNF; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 28. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813819471
- ISBN
- 9780813819471
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.75
€ 137.75
Hardcover. A textbook designed for use in university courses on the subject and as a reference book for practitioners and students. It describes the physical properties of soils and how these properties affect agriculture and the environment. It includes definitions of useful terms and concepts. It offers discussion of soil-plant water relationships. Num Pages: 421 pages, 0. BIC Classification: RBGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 259 x 187 x 32. Weight in Grams: 948.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 421
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813820873
- ISBN
- 9780813820873
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.40
€ 126.40
Hardcover. Drawing on multidisciplinary research, the authors of this text provide an overview of the theories and data that explain the process of evaporation from free water and soils which are bare, tilled or residue-covered. They discuss the benefits of various methods of reducing evaporation. Num Pages: 142 pages, 39 illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB; RNF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 142
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813828572
- ISBN
- 9780813828572
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.23
€ 131.23
Paperback. Palaeomagnetism, plates, hot spots, trenches and ridges are the subject of this unusual book. Plate Tectonics is a book of exercises and background information that introduces and demonstrates the basics of the subject. Num Pages: 416 pages, 163. BIC Classification: RBGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 191 x 19. Weight in Grams: 764.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Publisher
- Blackwell Scientific Publications inc
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780865423138
- ISBN
- 9780865423138
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 117.93
€ 117.93
Paperback. * Comprehensive coverage, up--to--date, densely illustrated and fully referenced throughout. * Varied environmental concerns of different regions are represented by a broad geographical spread of examples. * Author is a distinguished engineering geologist with extensive international experience. . Num Pages: 608 pages, 297. BIC Classification: RBG; RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 180 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1106.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780865428751
- ISBN
- 9780865428751
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 134.87
€ 134.87
Paperback. As it has grown in length and level through successive edtions, the same author's Introduction to Ore Geology (now Ore Geology and Industrial Minerals) has left behind its original audience: first- and second -ear students. This new textbook, designed to fill that niche , was written specifically for introductory courses. Num Pages: 376 pages, 173 illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGL; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 179 x 20. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780865428768
- ISBN
- 9780865428768
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 98.59
€ 98.59
Paperback. Mud-mounds are build-ups of biogenic carbonate sediment and are economically important as hosts of lead-zinc mineralization as well as oil and gas deposits. This book investigates the structure, origin and evolution of carbonate mud-mounds. It reviews the different mechanisms, principally microbial and detrital, of mud-mound formation. Editor(s): Monty, C. L. V.; Bosence, D. W. J.; Bridges, P. H.; Pratt, B. R. Series: International Association of Sedimentologists Series. Num Pages: 544 pages, 339 illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBGD; RBGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1326.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780865429338
- ISBN
- 9780865429338
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 179.01
€ 179.01
Paperback. Series: Water Resources Monograph. Num Pages: black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PHVG; RBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- American Geophysical Union United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780875903194
- ISBN
- 9780875903194
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 104.78
€ 104.78