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Sale: $80.41
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Manufacturer: Wiley
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Harold L. Levin
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Publisher: Wiley
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Edition: 8
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Dewey Decimal Number: 551.7
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Publication Date: 2005-10-28
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Reading Level: 616
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Description: This best-selling historical geology text provides an excellent balance of basic geology and paleontology. The new eighth edition provides rich, authoritative coverage of the history of the Earth, offering the most comprehensive history in the discipline today. It maintains its strong approach to stratigraphy and paleontology that other texts have lost. The text's paleogeographic maps are excellent in detail and are a vital component in understanding the earth's history.
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Price: $45.00
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Sale: $27.81
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Manufacturer: Yale University Press
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: G. J. Sawyer::Viktor Deak::Esteban Sarmiento::Richard Milner
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Publisher: Yale University Press
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Dewey Decimal Number: 569.9
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Publication Date: 2007-06-28
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Reading Level: 256
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Description: This book tells the story of human evolution, the epic of Homo sapiens and its colorful precursors and relatives. The story begins in Africa, six to seven million years ago, and encompasses twenty known human species, of which Homo sapiens is the sole survivor. Illustrated with spectacular, three-dimensional scientific reconstructions portrayed in their natural habitat developed by a team of physical anthropologists at the American Museum of Natural History and in concert with experts from around the world, the book is both a guide to extinct human species and an astonishing hominid family photo album.
The Last Human presents a comprehensive account of each species with information on its emergence, chronology, geographic range, classification, physiology, lifestyle, habitat, environment, cultural achievements, co-existing species, and possible reasons for extinction. Also included are summaries of fossil discoveries, controversies, and publications. What emerges from the fossil story is a new understanding of Homo sapiens. No longer credible is the notion that our species is the end product of a single lineage, improved over generations by natural selection. Rather, the fossil record shows, we are a species with widely varied precursors, and our family tree is characterized by many branchings and repeated extinctions.
Exhibition information:
Photographs of most of the reconstructions that appear in this book will be featured in exhibits appearing in the new Hall of Human Origins at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The opening of the Hall is planned for November 2006.
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Sale: $88.00
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Manufacturer: W. H. Freeman
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Terry G. Jordan-Bychkov::Mona Domosh::Roderick P. Neumann::Patricia L. Price
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Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Edition: 10th
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Dewey Decimal Number: 304.2
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Publication Date: 2005-08-19
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Reading Level: 496
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Description: Carrying forward the legacy of original author Terry Jordan-Bychkov, Mona Domosh and new coauthors Roderick Neumann and Patricia Price offer this thoroughly updated new edition of the acclaimed introduction to the cultural geography of the world today. The result is a text that maintains its original distinctive style while addressing contemporary issues and situations that students care about, most importantly, the continuing phenomenon of globalization.
The Thematic Approach of The Human Mosaic
The Human Mosaic introduces five themes in the opening chapter—culture region, cultural diffusion, cultural ecology, cultural interaction, and cultural landscape—then uses those themes as a framework for the topical chapters that follow. Each theme is applied to a variety of geographical topics: demography, agriculture, the city, religion, language, ethnicity, politics, industry, folk and popular culture. Through this organization, students are able to relate to the most important aspects of cultural geography at every point in the text.
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Price: $109.40
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Sale: $77.95
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Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Stanley Chernicoff::Donna Whitney
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Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Edition: 4
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Dewey Decimal Number: 550
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Publication Date: 2006-01-14
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Reading Level: 744
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Description: This book teaches what everyone needs to know about geology and how science and scientists work. Readers will discover a new appreciation for their surroundings, learning how to prepare for any number of geologic and environmental threats and how our Earth can continue providing all of our needs for food, shelter, and material well-being as long as we don’t squander these resources. The latest discoveries in the geosciences are covered, including Earth systems interactions, continental tectonics and mountain-building, a vastly expanded treatment of the geologic timescale and the evolution of life, and more. Up-to-the-minute examples of exciting geological processes are presented, such as the most recent volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunami, floods, and discoveries on Mars and on the Earth’s own seafloors. For anyone interested in exploring how physical geology impacts the world around us.
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Sale: $25.50
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Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill/Dushkin
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Thomas Easton
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Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Dushkin
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Edition: 13
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Dewey Decimal Number: 577
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Publication Date: 2008-03-14
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Reading Level: 400
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Description: This Thirteenth Edition of TAKING SIDES: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES presents two additional current controversial issues in a debate-style format designed to stimulate student interest and develop critical thinking skills. Each issue is thoughtfully framed with an issue summary, an issue introduction, and a postscript. An instructor�s manual with testing material is available for each volume. USING TAKING SIDES IN THE CLASSROOM is also an excellent instructor resource with practical suggestions on incorporating this effective approach in the classroom. Each TAKING SIDES reader features an annotated listing of selected World Wide Web sites and is supported by our student website, www.mhcls.com/online.
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Price: $69.00
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Sale: $55.19
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Manufacturer: Pennwell Books
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: Norman J. Hyne::Norman J. Ph.d Hyne
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Publisher: Pennwell Books
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Edition: 2
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Dewey Decimal Number: 665.5
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Publication Date: 2001-12-15
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Reading Level: 575
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Description: Used by corporate training departments and colleges worldwide, this is the most complete upstream guide available. Contents: The nature of gas and oil The Earth's crust - where we find time Deformation of sedimentary rocks Sandstone reservoir rocks Carbonate reservoir rocks Sedimentary rock distribution Mapping Ocean environment and plate tectonics Source rocks, generation, migration, and accumilation of petroleum Petroleum traps Petroleum exploration - geological and geochemical Petroleum exploration - geophysical Drilling preliminaries Drilling a well - the mechanics Drilling problems Drilling techniques Evaluating a well Completing a well Surface treatment and storage Offshore drilling and production Workover Reservoir mechanics Petroleum production Reserves Improved oil recovery.
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Price: $134.20
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Sale: $95.00
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Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Edward A. Keller
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Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Edition: 4
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Dewey Decimal Number: 550
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Publication Date: 2007-04-26
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Reading Level: 752
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Description: As the human population increases, many decisions concerning our use of natural resources will determine our standard of living and the quality of our environment. This reader-friendly book helps readers develop an understanding of how geology interacts with major environmental problems facing society. Included with every text, the Hazard City CD-ROM gives instructors meaningful, easy-to-assign, and easy-to-grade assignments based on the idealized town of Hazard City. Focuses on five fundamental concepts of environmental geology: Human Population Growth, Sustainability, Earth as a System, Hazardous Earth Processes, and Scientific Knowledge and Values. Features new chapters on Impacts of Extraterrestrial Objects and Waste as a Resource: Waste Management. Presents new or extensively revised discussion of human population growth, Alaska earthquake of 2002, emerging global water shortage, cleaning Boston Harbor, and much more. Revises many figures to more clearly illustrate the topics under discussion, based on user feedback. An informative reference for anyone interested in learning more about the environment.
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Sale: $79.91
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Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: Charles (Carlos) Plummer::Diane Carlson
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Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math
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Edition: 12
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Dewey Decimal Number: 551
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Publication Date: 2007-10-22
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Reading Level: 672
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Description: Physical Geology, 12th edition, is the latest refinement of a classic introductory text that has helped countless students learn basic physical geology concepts for over 25 years. Students taking introductory physical geology to fulfill a science elective, as well as those contemplating a career in geology, will appreciate the accessible writing style and depth of coverage in Physical Geology. Hundreds of carefully rendered illustrations and accompanying photographs correlate perfectly with the chapter descriptions to help readers quickly grasp new geologic concepts. Numerous chapter learning tools and a rich ARIS website further assist students in their study of physical geology. .
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Price: $16.00
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Sale: $6.23
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Manufacturer: Fireside
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Dougal Dixon
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Publisher: Fireside
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Dewey Decimal Number: 550
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Publication Date: 1992-08-15
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Reading Level: 160
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Description: From exploring the basic principles of geology to starting a rock and mineral collection, The Practical Geologist is the perfect introduction to the world of earth science. Beginning with a history of the earth's formation and development, this book explores the substances that compose the planet, movements within the earth, the surface effects of weather and water, and underground landscapes. It shows you how to search for, identify, and extract samples of various rocks and minerals, and for each rock and mineral type there is a brief mineralogy and explanation of its locations. There are also sections on mapping, preparing, and curating specimens, and geological sites on the six continents. Packed with more than 200 full-color illustrations, this comprehensive guide is the essential practical companion for natural science enthusiasts everywhere.
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Price: $13.95
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Sale: $4.76
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Manufacturer: Harper Perennial
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Simon Winchester
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Publisher: Harper Perennial
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Dewey Decimal Number: 551.2109598
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Publication Date: 2005-07-01
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Reading Level: 464
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Description: It may seem a stretch to connect a volcanic eruption with civil and religious unrest in Indonesia today, but Simon Winchester makes a compelling case. Krakatoa tells the frightening tale of the biggest volcanic eruption in history using a blend of gentle geology and narrative history. Krakatoa erupted at a time when technologies like the telegraph were becoming commonplace and Asian trade routes were being expanded by northern European companies. This bustling colonial backdrop provides an effective canvas for the suspense leading up to August 27th, 1883, when the nearby island of Krakatoa would violently vaporize. Winchester describes the eruption through the eyes of its survivors, and readers will be as horrified and mesmerized as eyewitnesses were as the death toll reached nearly 40,000 (almost all of whom died from tsunamis generated by the unimaginably strong shock waves of the eruption). Ships were thrown miles inshore, endless rains of hot ash engulfed those towns not drowned by 100 foot waves, and vast rafts of pumice clogged the hot sea. The explosion was heard thousands of miles away, and the eruption's shock wave traveled around the world seven times. But the book's biggest surprise is not the riveting catalog of the volcano's effects; rather, it is Winchester's contention that the Dutch abandonment of their Indonesian colonies after the disaster left local survivors to seek comfort in radical Islam, setting the stage for a volatile future for the region. --Therese Littleton
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