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Origin of Carbonate Sedimentary Rocks
2015 || Paperback || Noel P. James e.a. || John Wiley and Sons Ltd
This textbook provides an overview of the origin and preservation of carbonate sedimentary rocks. The focus is on limestones and dolostones and the sediments from which they are derived. The approach is general and universal and draws heavily on fundamental discoveries, arresting interpretations, and keystone syntheses that have been developed over the last five decades.
The book is designed as a teaching tool for upper level undergraduate classes, a fundamental reference for graduate and res...
Geosystems / 9th Global edition
An Introduction to Physical Geography
2014 || Paperback || Robert Christopherson e.a. || Pearson
For Introductory Physical Geography Courses Among the most highly regarded in physical geography, Robert Christopherson's bestselling texts are known for their meticulous attention to detail, currency, accuracy, and rich integration of climate change science. Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, 9th Edition is uniquely organised to present Earth systems topics as they naturally occur: atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. This interconnected and organic systems-bas...
Human geography / 7th Edition
Places and regions in global context
2015 || Paperback || P.L. Knox || Pearson || ook als eBook
For courses in Human Geography. A distinctly modern look at human geographyDescribed as "fresh, innovative, and intelligent," Human Geography: Places and Regions in Global Context is acclaimed for its global approach, conceptual rigor, engaging real-world applications, and outstanding visual program. Knox and Marston foster awareness of current issues and developing trends from a geographic perspective, and provide a solid foundation in the fundamentals of human geography.
The authors integra...
Introducing Physical Geography / 1st edition
2013 || Paperback || Alan H. Strahler || John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Introducing Physical Geography, 6th Edition is known for its clear writing, distinctive photos and illustrations and a strong supplements program. The text continues its tradition as a great book to help non-science readers visualize and understand earth processes and learn the basic language of physical geography.
Sedimentary Geology
2013 || Hardcover || Donald R. Prothero || Macmillan
Written for a first course in sedimentary geology or sedimentary rocks and stratigraphy (with only an introductory geology/physical geology course as a prerequisite), Prothero and Schwab shows students how sedimentary strata serves geologists as a continuous record of Earth's history. The authors' conversational style, and focus on the important concepts make the book highly accessible to an undergraduate audience.
World Regional Geography
Global Patterns, Local Lives
2019 || Paperback || Lydia Mihelic Pulsipher e.a. || Macmillan
Bringing global issues to life.
Pulsipher’s World Regional Geography shows the rich diversity of human life and demystifies global issues by representing the daily lives of different people in the various regions of our globe. A thematic framework and consistent end of chapter support helps students think critically about the local and global impacts of environment, gender and population, urbanization, globalization and development, and power and politics.
Visualizing Physical Geography / 2nd edition
2012 || Paperback || Timothy Foresman e.a. || John Wiley and Sons Ltd
With its unique approach, Visualizing Physical Geography 2nd Edition captures the reader's attention and demonstrates why physical geography is relevant to them. It relies heavily on the integration of National Geographic and other visuals with narrative to explore key concepts. New emphasis is placed on environmental issues, such as climate change, overpopulation and deforestation, from a geographical perspective.
Readers will appreciate this approach because it vividly illustrates the inter...