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ContentsWILEY EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES 2012

Physical Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Climatology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Human Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Regional Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

GIS & Remote Sensing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Geology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Paleontology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Aquaculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Hydrogeology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Environmental Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Climatology Physical Geography

Cold Region Hazards and Risks1st EditionColin A. Whiteman, The University of Brighton 978-0-470-02928-2, April 2011

This is a unique, timely and engaging text with wide ranging geographical coverage. The text brings together, for the first time, information about a vast array of hazards associated with ice and snow, spanning both well known phenomenon (e.g. avalanches) and the less familiar (e.g. river ice jams and ice storms) using, in many cases, material which is rarely seen outside advanced academic research books and journals. The range of ice-related hazards will be introduced and the significance of the current global warming context discussed. Broad physical models of glacial, periglacial and atmospheric cold environments are presented to provide a scientific context for discussion of the human issues of risk, vulnerability impact and mitigation.

FEATURES•Wide ranging geographical coverage (the Americas, Asia,

Australasia, Antarctic & Europe).

•Localised hazards (avalanches, life storms, landslides) contrasted to those with wider reaching effects (arctic ice loss, ice sheet retreat and wide spread permafrost decay).

• Includes the latest developments in the field.

•Each chapter includes hazards overview, summery, conclusions, potential projects exercise and key references.

• Includes a supplementary website with figures from the text and further references.

•Each chapter includes a hazards overview, summary, conclusions, potential projects exercise and key references.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction; Arctic Sea Ice; Ice Sheets – Antarctica and Greenland; Icebergs; Glaciers; Glacier Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs); Permafrost; Snow Avalanches; River Ice – Ice Jams and Ice Roads; Ice storms and Blizzards; Conclusions – The Future; References; Glossary.

Discovering Physical Geography2nd EditionAlan F. Arbogast, Michigan State University 978-0-470-52852-5, December 2010

Discovering Physical Geography Second Edition is a comprehensive text that covers all the features of the physical landscape essential to an undergraduate physical geography course. The book is written in a conversational writing style that encourages students to find and appreciate features of physical geography in their everyday environments. This book emphasizes human-environmental interactions central to physical geography and incorporates recent research about interconnected systems and global climate change. The text and media package were created simultaneously by Alan Arbogast, who regularly teaches the physical geography course at Michigan State University.

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FEATURES•Newchapteronpopulationgrowth.

• ExtensivecoverageofGlobalClimateChange.

•Newsectionsdealingwithhumaninteractionswithsolarenergy, wind power, soils, and petroleum.

• EverychapterisnoworganizedaroundLearningObjectives.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction to Physical Geography; The Geographer’s Tools; Earth-Sun Geometry and the Seasons; The Global Energy System; Global Temperature Patterns; Atmospheric Pressure, Wind, and Global Circulation; Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation; Air Masses and Cyclonic Weather Systems; Global Climates and Global Climate Change; Plant Geography; The Global Distribution and Character of Soils; Earth’s Internal Structure, Rock Cycle, and Geologic Time; Tectonic Processes and Landforms; Weathering and Mass Movements; Groundwater and Karst Landscapes; Fluvial Systems and Landforms; Glacial Geomorphology: Processes and Landforms; Arid Landscapes and Eolian Processes; Coastal Processes and Landforms; Population Growth and Environmental Impacts.


Human GeographyClimatology

Human Geography10th EditionErin H. Fouberg,NorthernStateUniversityAlexander B. Murphy, Univ. of OregonH. J. de Blij, Univ. of Miami 978-1-118-01869-9, October 2012

This edition includes all of the important concepts and theory on Human Geography as previous issues with a more succinct and engaging narrative while going in depth to touch on all the major themes of the topic.

The main objective is to provide more understanding of human systems from a spatial perspective; ways to think globally; and ways to understand real-world implications of Human Geography. The text will help encourage a better understanding of how to create an identity in a globalized world and how decisions happen in a global context and can have global impacts. It includes recurring coverage of “identity” and how people make places and shape identities to see global, local and individual implications of decisions that people make every day.

NEW TO THIS EDITION• Increasedfocusonidentityandhoweveryhumanbeing

forges an identity in a global world.

• Allmapsinthebookhavebeenrevisedtoreflect2010Census data.

• Entirebookwasupdatedwithnewchapteropeningvignettes,field notes and photos.

• Therehavebeensignificantupdatesandrevisionstochapters 11, 12, 13 by subject area experts.

FEATURES• "FromtheField"examinesaspecificplace,itslocation,what

the issues are, geographers' field research and what the authors found in their own observations.

• "Applyinggeographicknowledge"sectionsattheendofeachchapter, address the key concepts used within the chapter and force students to apply geographic concepts.

• Allgeographicconceptsareshownandexplainedwiththemost up-to-date photos, illustrations and maps.

• "ThinkingGeographically"questionsaskthereadertoapplya geographic concept to a real life example.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction to Human Geography; Population; Migration; Local Culture, Popular Culture, and Cultural Landscapes; Identity: Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Sexuality; Language; Religion; Political Geography; Urban Geography; Development; Agriculture; Industry and Services; The Humanized Environment;GlobalizationandtheGeographyofNetworks

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Time Series Analysis in Meteorology and ClimatologyAn Introduction1st EditionClaude Duchon, University of OklahomaRobert Hale, Colorado State University978-0-470-97199-4, December 2011

Time Series Analysis in Meteorology and Climatology provides an accessible overview of this notoriously difficult subject. Clearly structured throughout, the authors develop sufficient theoretical foundation to understand the basis for applying various analytical methods to time series and show clearly how to interpret the results. Taking a unique approach to the subject, the authors use a combination of theory and application to real data sets to enhance student understanding throughout the book. Each chapter covers the various methods that can be used to carry out this analysis, with coverage of the necessary theory and its application. In the theoretical section, topics covered include the mathematical origin of spectrum windows, leakage of variance and understanding spectrum windows. The application section includes real data sets for students to analyse. Scalar variables are used for ease of understanding for example air temperatures, wind speed and precipitation. Students are encouraged to write their own computer programmes and data sets are provided to enable them to recognize quickly whether their programme is working correctly- one data set is provided with artificial data and the other with real data where the students are required to physically interpret the results of their periodgram analysis. Based on the acclaimed and long standing course at the University of Oklahoma, the book is distinct in its approach to the subject matter in that it is written specifically for readers in meteorology and climatology and uses a mix of theory and application to real data sets.

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GIS & Remote SensingRegional Geography

Geographic Information Systems and Science3rd EditionPaul A. Longley, University College London, UK Mike Goodchild, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA David J. Maguire, Birmingham City University, UKDavid W. Rhind, City University, UK 978-0-470-72144-5, July 2010

Effective use of today’s powerful GIS technology requires an understanding of the science of problem-solving that underpins it. Since the first edition was published over a decade ago, this book has led the way, with its focus on the scientific principles that underpin GIS usage. It has also provided thorough, up-to-date coverage of GIS procedures, techniques and public policy applications. This unique combination of science, technology and practical problem solving has made this book a best-seller across a broad spectrum of disciplines. This fully updated 3rd edition continues to deliver on these strengths.

FEATURES• Completelyrevisedwithanewfivepartstructure:

Foundations; Principles; Techniques; Analysis; Management and Policy.

•NewboxesthatfeaturebiographiesandresearchofcurrentGIS practitioners.

•NowincludescoverageofthelatestInternetmappinginterfaces and hand-held devices, and discusses their adoption and use in scientific investigation.

•NeworextendedcoverageofWeb2.0,open-sourceGIS,cyberGIS, and neogeography mashups.

• Includeslearningobjectivesandreviewboxesthroughouteach chapter.

•NeworthoroughlyreworkedchaptersonDistributedGIS,Map Production, Geovisualization, Modeling, and Managing GIS.

• Outstandingsupplementspackagecompletewithinstructorscompanion website that includes links, online lab resources, instructors manual and sample syllabi.

TABLE OF CONTENTSSystems, Science, and Study; A Gallery of Applications; RepresentingGeography;TheNatureofGeographicData;Georeferencing; Uncertainty; GIS Software; Geographic Data Modeling; GIS Data Collection; Creating and Maintaining Geographic Databases; The GeoWeb; Cartography and Map Production; Geovisualization; Spatial Data Analysis; Spatial Analysis and Inference; Spatial Modeling with GIS; Managing GIS; Operating Safely with GIS; GIS Partnerships; Epilogue: GIS&S in the Service of Humanity

The EU and NeighborsA Geography of Europe in the Modern World2nd EditionBrian W. Blouet, College of William and Mary 978-0-470-94340-3, October 2012

The 2nd edition of Europe increases awareness and understanding of Europe and instills incredible diversity that exists in that region, and for readers to appreciate that diversity. It uses the European Union as an organizing focus while discussing modern events in two sections. The systematic section covers the environment, cultural geography, population, settlement systems, economies, and political geography. The regional section examines Europe on a country-by-country basis.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction: The European Union; Part I Systematic Survey; Physical Environments; Cultural And Historical Geography; Population, Distribution, Density, Migration And Aging; Rural And Urban Settlements; Economic Geography: Agriculture, Industry, And Services; Political Geography; Part II The Core Of The European Union; France And The Benelux Countries; Germany And Italy; Part III Enlargement Of Eu; Denmark, Ireland, And The United Kingdom; Southern Europe: Greece, Spain,AndPortugal;Austria,Switzerland,Sweden,Norway,Iceland, And Finland; Part IV Enlargement In The Twenty-First Century; Eastward Expansion 2004: The Baltics, Poland, The Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, And Slovenia; Eastward Expansion 2007: The Balkans; Part V Regional Survey: Russia And Former Soviet Socialist Republics; Belarus, The Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, And Russia; Part VI The Mediterranean Fringe; Turkey, Cyprus, Malta, And Gibraltar; The European Union And The Wider World

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GIS & Remote Sensing

Computer Processing of Remotely-Sensed ImagesAn Introduction4th EditionPaul Mather, University of NottinghamMagaly Koch, Boston University 978-0-470-74238-9, December 2010

This fourth edition is fully updated and expanded with full colour illustrations. Aimed at advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students taking courses in remote sensing and GIS in Geography, Geology and Earth/Environmental Science departments, the material has been brought up to date and new content has been added.

Newandupdatedmaterialinclude:

• Awebsiteatwww.wiley.com/go/mather4thatprovidesaccessto an updated and expanded version of the MIPS image processing software for Microsoft Windows, PowerPoint slideshows of the figures from each chapter, and case studies, including full data sets,

•NewchapteronRemoteSensingandEnvironmentalGISthatprovides insights into the ways in which remotely-sensed data can be used synergistically with other spatial data sets, including hydrogeological and archaeological applications,

•Newsectiononimageprocessingfromacomputerscienceperspective presented in a non-technical way, including some remarks on statistics,

•Newmaterialonimagetransforms,includingtheanalysisoftemporal change and data fusion techniques,

•Newmaterialonimageclassificationincludingdecisiontrees, support vector machines and independent components analysis.

Remote Sensing and Global Environmental Change1st EditionSam J. Purkis,NovaSoutheasternUniversityVictor V. Klemas, University of Delaware 978-1-4051-8225-6, February 2011

This book provides the reader a broad grounding in the science of Earth Observation (EO) of our changing planet. It contains a comprehensive sequenced discussion covering the significant themes of global change, their cause, and how they can be monitored through time.

In doing so, it represents a good source of basic information, and a general overview of the status of remote sensing technology. The text will serve as an invaluable reference for managers and researchers, regardless of their specialty, while also appealing to students of all ages.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction to Environmental Remote Sensing. A History of the use of Remote Sensing to Monitor Global Change. The Cryosphere, Ice Shelf Degradation and Icesat Lidar. Vegetation Indices and Deforestation. Mapping Earth’s Atmospheres. The Status of the Worlds Coral Reefs. Monitoring Urban Growth using Remote Sensing. An Eye on Rising Sea Level. Lidar, Levees and Predicting the March of the Sea. Space- Based Evidence for Global Warming.


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Urban Remote SensingMonitoring, Synthesis and Modeling in the Urban Environment1st EditionXiaojun Yang, Florida State University978-0-470-74958-6, April 2011

Urban Remote Sensing is designed for upper level undergraduates, graduates, researchers and practitioners, and will be the first to be written with the clear focus on the development of remote sensing technology for monitoring, synthesis and modeling in the urban environment. It covers four major areas: the use of high-resolution satellite imagery or alternative sources of image date (such as high-resolution SAR and LIDAR) for urban feature extraction; the development of improved image processing algorithms and techniques for deriving accurate and consistent information on urban attributes from remote sensor data; the development of analytical techniques and methods for deriving indicators of socioeconomic and environmental conditions that prevail within urban landscape; and the development of remote sensing and spatial analytical techniques for urban growth simulation and predictive modeling.

Environmental ModellingFinding Simplicity in Complexity2nd EditionJohn Wainwright, University of SheffieldMark Mulligan, King’s College London978-0-470-74911-1, October 2012

Simulation models are increasingly used to investigate processes and solve practical problems in a wide variety of disciplines. Central to the concept of this book is the idea that environmental systems are complex, open systems. The approach that the authors take is to present the diversity of approaches to dealing with environmental complexity and to encourage readers to make comparisons between these approaches and between different disciplines. Targeted at environmental modeling students, the book is divided into four main sections. The first section provides an overview of methods and approaches to modelling. The following sections look at the state of the art in modelling different processes, the tools used and the applications addressed. It concludes with a look into the future of simulation modelling and some of the major developments in the field that are currently ongoing, including the use of GIS.

FEATURES• Focusesonsimplifyingcomplexenvironmentalsystems

• Reviewscurrentsoftware,toolsandtechniquesformodeling

• Includesanassociatedwebsitecontainingcolourimages,links to resources and chapter support pages, including data sets relating to case studies, exercises and model animations.

• Givespracticalexamplesfromawidevarietyofdisciplines,e.g., climatology, ecology, hydrology, geomorphology and engineering.

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Geology

The Blue PlanetAn Introduction to Earth System Science3rd EditionBrian J. Skinner, Yale University, NewHaven,CTBarbara W. Murck, University of Toronto 978-0-471-23643-6, December 2010

This is an innovative text for the earth systems science course. It treats earth science from a systems perspective, now showing the five spheres and how they are interrelated. There are many beautiful photos and figures in the text to explain complex processes and help students develop a strong understanding of the material presented.

NEW TO THIS EDITION• Improvedcoverageofthebiosphere,atmosphere,andthe

oceans, with a better discussion of all spheres.

•Neworganizationwith3chaptersdevotedtoeachofthefivespheres.

• Anewemphasisoncycles,thepathwaysthatmatterandenergy take between and among the spheres.

•Newfeature,“MaketheConnection,”highlightstheinteractions within and among the spheres.

• “TheBasics”sectionscoverimportantbackgroundinformation such as states of matter (Chapter 11), and the Koppen system of climate classification (Chapter 13).

• “ACloserLook”gomoredeeplyintoadvancedtopics.

FEATURES• Systemsapproachconnectsalltheprocessesofearthsciencesintoa"holistic"approachsostudentslearnhowthese are connected.

•Manychapterscontainaguestessaywrittenbyaresearcher.These essays help students relate the material of the chapter to today's on-going research.

• "ACloserLook"providesmoredetailonspecializedtopicswithin the chapters.

TABLE OF CONTENTSThe Earth System; Matter; Energy; The Solar System; The Dynamic Geosphere; Earthquakes and Volcanoes; The Rock Cycle; The Hydrologic Cycle; The Frozen Hydrosphere; The World Ocean; The Atmosphere; Wind and Weather Systems; The Climate System; Life, Death, and Evolution; Energy and Matter in Life Systems; Earth’s Major Ecosystems; Habitat, Interactions, and Diversity; Earth’s Resources; The Changing Earth System

An Introduction to Forensic Geoscience1st EditionElisa Bergslien 978-1-4051-6054-4, April 2012

An Introduction to Forensic Geoscience provides fundamental training in geoscience as developed though the lens of its forensic applications. It incorporates a range of topics including geophysical methods of grave detection, the mineralogy of art, identification of microfossils, and comparison of soil trace evidence samples. Each topic is introduced using core concepts that are developed with increasing complexity in order to give readers an understanding of the underlying scientific principles involved and a taste of the wide range of possible forensic uses. A variety of detailed reference tables have been compiled for the text and each chapter contains lists of references to applicable textbooks and journal articles. Examples of real criminal cases are also presented in each chapter to make the connections between theory and real world application. The goal of this book is to give readers a familiarity with the wide range of ways in which geoscience principles and geological materials can be utilized forensically.

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Practical Statistics for Geographers and Earth Scientists1st EditionNigel Walford, Kingston University, UK 978-0-470-84915-6, January 2011

A statistics textbook that all students can work through, regardless of their geography or earth science stream degree pathway and their existing mathematical knowledge.

The main rationale for the text is to demystify the mathematical component of statistics and to present these techniques in a digestible fashion. This will be achieved through case studies that illustrate the workings of each technique, through photographs and diagrams that help students visualise some of the processes involved and through a clear explanation of how statistical software packages work.

TABLE OF CONTENTSSection I: First Principles; What’s in a number?; Geographical Data: Quantity and Content; Geographical Data: Collection and Acquisition; Statistical Measures (or quantities); Frequency Distributions, Probability and Hypotheses; Flow Diagrams; SectionII:TestingTimes;ParametricTests;Non-ParametricTests; Section III: Forming Relationships; Correlation; Regression; Correlation and Regression of Spatial Data.

Basic Geological Mapping5th EditionRichard J. Lisle, Cardiff UniversityPeter Brabham, Cardiff UniversityJohn W. Barnes, University College of Swansea, UK 978-0-470-68634-8, August 2011

Part of The Geological Field Guide Series, Basic Geological Mapping, 5th Edition is an essential basic guide to field techniquesinmappinggeology.Nowcompletelyrevisedandupdated the book retains the concise clarity which has made it an indispensable instant reference in its previous editions. It provides the reader with all the necessary practical information and techniques that they will need while carrying out work in the field, covering a wide spectrum of different conditions, needs and types of countries. This edition covers new developments in technology including Google Earth and the use of GPS. This is an ideal field guide to geological mapping for 2nd/3rd year undergraduates of Geology, Hydrogeology and Geological Engineering.

TABLE OF CONTENTSPreface to the fourth edition Preface to the fifth edition Acknowledgements; Introduction; Field Equipment; Topographic Base Maps; Methods of Geological Mapping; Technological aids to mapping; Field Measurements and Techniques; Mappable Rock Units and Lithology; Field maps andFieldNotebooks;FairCopyMapsandotherIllustrations;Cross-sections and 3D Illustrations; Geological Reports; Appendix I Adjustment of a closed compass traverse; Appendix II Field equipment checklist; Appendix III Indicators of stratigraphical way-up; Appendix IV Useful charts and tables; References; Index

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Exploring the Solar System1st EditionPeter Bond, Royal Astronomical Society 978-1-4051-3499-6, January 2012

Drawing upon the latest results from the second golden age of Solar System exploration, author Peter Bond provides an authoritative and up-to-date account of the planets, satellites and smaller debris that orbit the Sun. Written in an informal style with minimal use of mathematics, this book is the ideal introductory text for science students and other readers with little or no science background. With the aid of numerous illustrations, many in full colour, this exciting book brings to life the weird and wonderful worlds that populate our corner of the Universe.

Global IssuesAn Introduction4th EditionJohn L. Seitz, Wofford CollegeKristen A. Hite, Center for International Environmental Law/School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University978-0-470-65564-1, January 2012

Extensively revised and updated, the new Fourth Edition of Global Issues: An Introduction offers a unique approach to the most important environmental, economic, social, and political concerns of modern life.

FEATURES• Revisedandupdatedtoreflectthelatestglobaldevelopments

• Examinesthemostimportantenvironmental,economic,social, and political concerns of modern life

• Theonlybookofitskindtousetheconceptofdevelopmenttoillustrate how different global issues are interrelated

• Includesanewsectiononnuclearenergy

• Chapterboxesexaminewaysthatindividualscanhaveapositive impact on the issues examined within the text

• Keyfeaturesincludeaglossaryofterms;guidestofurtherreading, media, and Internet resources; and suggestions for discussing and studying the material

An Introduction to Applied and Environmental Geophysics2bd EditionJohn M. Reynolds, Reynolds International Ltd 978-0-471-48536-0, April 2011

An Introduction to Applied and Environmental Geophysics provides an introduction to the theory and practice of applied geophysics.

The book covers a range of applications including mineral and hydrocarbon exploration but the greatest emphasis is on the use of geophysics in civil engineering, and in environmental and groundwater investigations.

FEATURES• Greaterdiscussionofsurveydesignandstandardsin

geophysical investigations.

• Inclusionofmoremarinegeophysicalandgeotechicalcasehistories e.g. cable/pipe laying.

• Inclusionofnewsectionsdealingwiththermalimagingoflandfills and radioactivity investigations.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction; Potential Field Methods; Gravity Methods; Geomagnetic Methods; Applied Seismology; Applied Seismology: Introduction and Principles; Seismic Refraction Surveying;SeismicReflectionSurveying;ElectricalMethods;Electrical Resistivity Methods; Spontaneous (Self) Potential Methods; Induced Polarisation; Electromagnetic Methods; Electromagnetic Methods: Introduction and Principles; Electromagnetic Methods: Systems and Applications; Ground Penetrating Radar; Other Methods; Thermal Imaging; Radioactivity Methods; Integrated Investigations; Multi-Method Environmental Geophysical Investigations – Case Histories.

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Glacial GeologyIce Sheets and Landforms2nd EditionMatthew M. Bennett, University of Bournemouth, UK Neil F. Glasser, University of Wales, UK 978-0-470-51691-1, July 2009

Thoroughly revised and updated, this new edition of Glacial Geology provides a modern, comprehensive summary of glacial geology and geomorphology.

The book outlines glacial landforms and sediments and provides the reader with the tools required to interpret glacial landscapes. It describes how glaciers work and how the processes of glacial erosion and deposition which operate within them are recorded in the glacial landscape.

Presented in a clear and concise format, this text provides detailed explanations that are not cluttered with unnecessary detail. The book is illustrated throughout with colour photographs and illustrations.

FEATURES• IncludestwonewchapterscoveringGlaciationaroundthe

Globe and Palaeoglaciology.

• Allreferencesclearlyreferencedattheendofthetext.

• Includesinformationboxes,chaptersummariesandfurtherreading throughout.

• Includesboxedcasestudiesineachchaptertoenhancestudent understanding.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction; Glaciations around the Globe; Mass Balance and the Mechanisms of Ice Flow; Glacier Hydrology; The Processes of Glacial Erosion; Landforms of Glacial Erosion; Glacial Debris Entrainment and Transport; Glacial Sedimentation on Land; Landforms of Glacial Deposition on Land; Glacial Sedimentation in Water; Landforms of Glacial Deposition in Water; Palaeoglaciology; Index.

Introduction to GeochemistryKula Misra, University of Tennessee

1st Edition978-1-4051-2142-2, February 2012

This book is intended to serve as a text for an introductory course in geochemistry for second and third year undergraduates in earth science departments. The text, containing 83 tables and 181 figures, covers a wide variety of topics – ranging from atomic structure to chemical and isotopic equilibria to modern biogeochemical cycles – which are divided into four interrelated parts: Crystal Chemistry; Chemical Reactions (and biochemical reactions involving bacteria); Isotope Geochemistry (radiogenic and stable isotopes); and The Earth Super-system. In keeping with the modern trend in the field of geochemistry, the book emphasizes computational techniques by developing appropriate mathematical relations, solving a variety of problems to illustrate application of the mathematical relations, and leaving a set of questions at the end of each chapter to be solved by students. Supplementary materials are packaged into ten appendixes that include a standard – state (298.15 K, 1 bar) thermodynamic data table and a listing of answers to selected chapter – end questions.

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Geology

The Field Description of Igneous Rocks2nd EditionDougal Jerram, University of DurhamNick Petford,UniversityofNorthampton978-0-470-02236-8, January 2011

The fourth edition of this unique pocket field guide has been thoroughly revised and updated to include the advances in physical volcanology, emplacement of magmas, and interpreting structures and textures in igneous rocks. The book has included new techniques, such as AMS and geophysical studies of pluton shape at depth, and new topics such as the occurrence of porphyrys, laccoliths, and magma sediment interaction. Part of the successful Field Guide series, this book includes new sections featuring granitic rocks, basaltic rocks, magma mixing and mingling, and engineering properties and mineralization.

TABLE OF CONTENTSPreface. Meet the Authors. Introduction and Occurrence; Field Skills and Outcrop Structures; Igneous Textures and Classification; Volcanics 1: Lava Flows; Volcanics 2: Pyroclastic Rocks; Shallow- level Intrusions; Granitic Complexes; Mafic Complexes; Magma Mixing and Mingling; Mineralisation and Geotechnical Properties; Further Reading; Appendix: QAPF Classification of Coarse Grained Crystalline Rocks (IUGS-BGS).

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Tectonic Geomorphology2nd EditionDouglas W. Burbank, University of California Santa Barbara, USA Robert S. Anderson, University of Colorado at Boulder, USA978-1-4443-3887-4, November 2011

Tectonic geomorphology is the study of the interplay between tectonic and surface processes that shape the landscape in regions of active deformation and at time scales ranging from days to millions of years. Over the past decade, recent advances in the quantification of both rates and the physical basis of tectonic and surface processes have underpinned an explosion of new research in the field of tectonic geomorphology. Modern tectonic geomorphology is an exceptionally integrative field that utilizes techniques and data derived from studies of geomorphology, seismology, geochronology, structure, geodesy, stratigraphy, meteorology and quaternary science. While integrating new insights and highlighting controversies from the ten years of research since the 1st edition, this 2nd edition of Tectonic Geomorphology reviews the fundamentals of the subject, including the nature of faulting and folding, the creation and use of geomorphic markers for tracing deformation, chronological techniques that are used to date events and quantify rates, geodetic techniques for defining recent deformation, and paleoseismologic approaches to calibrate past deformation. This book provides a timely synthesis of modern research for upper-level undergraduate and graduate earth science students and for practicing geologists.

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FEATURES• Focusesontheevaluationandinterpretationofpast

dynamics that help the reader predict what present actions may hold for the future.

•Usesfamiliarexamplesoranalogiestoexplaindifficultconcepts.

• Emphasisonhowstructuralgeologiststhinkaboutdeformedrocks.

• Completelyupdatedwithincreasedemphasisandfocuson- Displacement and Strain; Stress and Strength; and Fault Systems.

•NewActiveTectonicschapterwhichdescribesanddemonstrate the ways in which major structures and systems of structures are in fact forming today in active tectonic settings.

• Presentsactivetectonicsettingsasnaturallaboratories.

TABLE OF CONTENTSPARTIFUNDAMENTALS

1 NatureofStructuralGeology.

2 Displacement and Strain.

3 Force, Stress, and Strength.

4 Deformation Mechanisms and Microstructures.

PART II STRUCTURES

5 Joints.

6 Faults.

7 Folds.

8 Fault–Fold Interactions.

9 Foliations and Lineations.

10 Shear Zones.

11 Active Tectonics.

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Structural Geology of Rocks and Regions3rd EditionGeorge H. Davis, The University of Arizona AZ, Stephen J. Reynolds, Arizona State University, TempeAZ, Charles F. Kluth 978-0-471-15231-6, October 2012

Relates the physical and geometric elegance of geologic structures within the Earth’s crust and thewaysinwhichthesestructuresreflectthenatureandoriginofcrystaldeformationthroughtime. The main thrust is on applications in regional tectonics, exploration geology, active tectonics and geohydrology. Techniques, experiments, and calculations are described in detail, with the purpose of offering active participation and discovery through laboratory and field work.

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Geology

Igneous Rocks and ProcessesA Practical Guide1st EditionRobin Gill, Royal Holloway University of London 978-0-632-06377-2, January 2010

This book helps students to develop key skills and confidence in identifying igneous minerals, and in interpreting, and allocating appropriate names to rocks presented to them. The book thus serves, uniquely, both as a conventional course text and as a practical laboratory manual.

Following an introduction reviewing igneous nomenclature, each chapter addresses a specific compositional category of magmatic rocks, covering definition, mineralogy, eruption/ emplacement processes, textures and crystallization processes, geotectonic distribution, geochemistry, and aspects of magma genesis. One chapter is devoted to phase equilibrium experiments and magma evolution; another introduces pyroclastic volcanology. Each chapter concludes with exercises, answers being provided at the end of the book.

TABLE OF CONTENTSPreface; Acknowledgements; An Introduction to Magmas and Magmatic Rocks; Basalts and Related Rocks; Magma Differentiation; Gabbroic Rocks; Ultramafic and Ultrabasic Rocks; Andesite, Dacite and Rhyolite; How Magmas Erupt – an Introduction to Pyroclastic Processes and Products; Granitic Rocks; Alkali Rocks; Appendix A: Mineral Identification using a Polarizing Microscope; Appendix B: Petrographic Calculations; Appendix C: Symbols, Units And Constants Used In This Book; Glossary; Answers To Exercises; Bibliography; Index; Colour Plate Section.

Sedimentology and Stratigraphy2nd EditionGary Nichols, University of London, UK 978-1-4051-3592-4, April 2009

This fully revised and updated edition introduces the reader to sedimentology and stratigraphic principles, and provides tools for the interpretation of sediments and sedimentary rocks. The processes of formation, transport and deposition of sediment are considered and then applied to develop conceptual models for the full range of sedimentary environments, from deserts to deep seas and reefs to rivers.

Different approaches to using stratigraphic principles to date and correlate strata are also considered, in order to provide a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of sedimentology and stratigraphy. The text and figures are designed to be accessible to anyone completely new to the subject, and all of the illustrative material is provided in an accompanying CD-ROM.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction: Sedimentology and Stratigraphy; Terrigenous Clastic Sediments: Gravel, Sand and Mud; Biogenic, Chemical and Volcanogenic Sediments; Processes of Transport and Sedimentary Structures; Field Sedimentology, Facies and Environments; Continents: Sources of Sediment; Glacial Environments; Aeolian Processes; Rivers and Alluvial Fans; Lakes; The Marine Realm: Morphology and Processes; Deltas; Clastic Coasts and Estuaries; Shallow Sandy Seas; Shallow Marine Carbonate and Evaporite Environments; Deep Marine Environments; Volcanic Environments; Post-Depositional Structures and Diagenesis; Stratigraphy: Concepts and Lithostratigraphy; Biostratigraphy; Dating and Correlation Techniques; Subsurface Stratigraphy and Sedimentology; Sequence Stratigraphy and Sea Level Changes; Sedimentary Basins.


Geology

Sedimentary Rocks in the FieldA Practical Guide2nd EditionMaurice E. Tucker, Durham University, UK 978-0-470-68916-5, January 2011

This fourth edition builds on the success of previous editions and for the first time is produced in full colour throughout with improved photos and diagrams. It retains its popular pocket size and is an essential buy for all students working in the field.

The text shows how sedimentary rocks are tackled in the field and has been written for all those with a geological background. It describes how the features of sedimentary rocks can be recorded in the field particularly through the construction of graphic logs. In succeeding chapters the various sedimentary rock types, textures and structures are discussed and shown how they can be described and measured in the field. There are expanded sections on trace fossils and volcaniclastics along with updated reference list. Finally a concludingsectiondealsbrieflywithfaciesidentificationandpoints the ways towards facies interpretations, and the identification of sequences and cycles.

TABLE OF CONTENTSPreface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Field Techniques; Sedimentary Rock Types; Sedimentary Rock Texture; Sedimentary Structures and Geometry of Sedimentary Deposits; Fossils in the Field; Palaeocurrent Analysis;What Next?FaciesAnalysis,CyclesandSequences;ReferencesandFurther Reading; Index.

Sedimentology and Sedimentary BasinsFrom Turbulence to Tectonics2nd EditionMike R. Leeder, University of East Anglia, UK 978-1-4051-7783-2, January 2011

The sedimentary record on Earth stretches back more than 4.3 billion years and is present in more abbreviated forms on companion planets of the Solar System, like Mars and Venus, and doubtless elsewhere. Reading such planetary archives correctly requires intimate knowledge of modern sedimentary processes acting within the framework provided by tectonics, climate and sea or lake level variations. The subject of sedimentology thus encompasses the origins, transport and deposition of mineral sediment on planetary surfaces.

The author addresses the principles of the subject from the viewpoint of modern processes, emphasising a general science narrative approach in the main text, with quantitative background derived in enabling ‘cookie’ appendices. The book ends with an innovative chapter dealing with how sedimentology is currently informing a variety of cognate disciplines, from the timing and extent tectonic uplift to variations in palaeoclimate. Each chapter concludes with a detailed guide to key further reading leading to a large bibliography of over 2500 entries. The book is designed to reach an audience of senior undergraduate and graduate students and interested academic and industry professionals.

TABLE OF CONTENTSMaking Sediment; Moving Fluid; Transporting Sediment; Major External Controls on Sedimentation and Sedimentary Environments; Continental Sedimentary Environments; Marine Sedimentary Environments; Sedimentary Architecture of Sedimentary Basins; Topics: Sediment Solutions to Interdisciplinary Problems.


Geology

Economic GeologyPrinciples and Practice1st EditionWalter L. Pohl, Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany 978-1-4443-3663-4, April 2011

Humanity’s ever-increasing hunger for mineral raw materials, caused by a growing global population and ever increasing standards of living, has resulted in economic geology becoming a subject of urgent importance.

This book provides a broad panorama of mineral deposits, covering their origin and geological characteristics, the principles of the search for ores and minerals, and the investigation of newly found deposits. Practical and environmental issues that arise during the life cycle of a mine and after its closure are addressed, with an emphasis on sustainable and “green” mining. The central scientific theme of the book is to place the extraordinary variability of mineral deposits in the frame of fundamental geological processes.

The book is written for earth science students and practicing geologists worldwide. Professionals in administration, resource development, mining, mine reclamation, metallurgy, and mineral economics will also find the text valuable.

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction

2 What is a Mineral Deposit?

3 Mining in the Stress Field Between Society and Environment

4 The Mineral Resources Conundrum

5 Part I: Metalliferous Ore Deposits

(a) Geological Ore Formation Process Systems (Metallogenesis)

(b) The Economic Geology of Metals

6 PartII:Non-MetallicMineralsandRocks

(a) Industrial Minerals, Earths and Rocks

(b) Salt Deposits (Evaporites)

7 Part III: The Practice of Economic Geology

(a) Geological Concepts and Methods in the Mining Cycle: Exploration, Exploitation and Closure of Mines

(b) Coal

(c) PetroleumandNaturalGasDeposits.


Geology

FEATURES•Writtenbyeminentauthorsincludingoneofthepioneersof

plate tectonic theory.

• Providesacomprehensive,accessibleintroductiontoallaspects of global tectonics.

• Combinesanhistoricalapproachwithprocesssciencetoprovide a careful balance between geological and geophysical material in both continental and oceanic regimes.

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Historical Perspective

2 The Interior of the Earth

3 Continental Drift

4 Sea Floor Spreading and Transform Faults

5 The Framework of Plate Tectonics

6 Ocean Ridges

7 Continental Rifts and Rifted Margins

8 Continental Transforms and Strike-Slip Faults

9 Subduction Zones

10 Orogenic Belts

11 Precambrian T ectonics and the Supercontinent Cycle

12 The Mechanism of Plate T ectonics

13 Implications of Plate T ectonics. Review Questions.

14 Appendix: The Geological Timescale and Stratigraphic Column.

15 References.

16 Index.

“A massive list of mostly critical references cites the most important works the world over.”

(CHOICE,November2009)

“An excellent in-depth overview on one of the most revolutionarytopicsintheearthsciences…Notonlyclearand comprehensive, but also pleasant to read. It is a highly recommended must-have on the bookshelves of earth scientists for some time to come.”

(Geologos, December 2009)

“Global Tectonics will find its place in all well equipped libraries and a personal copy will be of use for any geoscientist who needs a comprehensive overview.”

(Surveys in Geophysics, September 2009)

“This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the field of global tectonics. Because the field has changed significantly since the last edition was published, the majority of text and figures in the third edition are new.”

(Book News, September 2009)

Global Tectonics3rd editionPhilip Kearey, (deceased) Bristol University, UK Keith A. Klepeis, University of Vermont, USAFrederick J. Vine,EmeritusProfessor,UniversityofEastAnglia,Norwich,UK978-1-4051-0777-8, February 2009

The third edition of this widely acclaimed textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspectsofglobaltectonics.Revisionstothisneweditionreflectthemostsignificantrecentadvances in the field, providing a thorough, accessible, and up-to-date text. Combining a historical approach with process science, this text provides a careful balance between geological and geophysical material in both continental and oceanic regimes.

NewandexpandedchaptersinthisthirdeditionincludePrecambriantectonicsandthesupercontinent cycle; mantle processes, including mantle plumes; the implications of plate tectonics for environmental change; large igneous provinces; rifted continental margins; ocean ridges; continental transforms; subduction zones; and numerous orogenic examples.

Written in an engaging style, this important text is an essential reference for undergraduates and graduate students who have a basic introduction in the geosciences.


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Environmental Hazards and DisastersContexts, Perspectives and Management1st EditionBimal Kanti Paul, Kasas State University 978-0-470-66001-0, November 2011

Environmental Hazards and Disasters: Contexts, Perspectives and Management is designed as a primary text for an interdisciplinary course on hazards for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students. It focuses on manifested threats to humans and their welfare as a result of natural disasters. The book uses an integrative approach to address socio-cultural, political and physical components of the disaster process. Human and social vulnerability as well as risk to environmental hazards are explored within the comprehensive context of diverse natural hazards and disasters. In addition to scientific explanations of disastrous occurrences, people and governments of hazard-prone countries often have their own interpretations for why natural disasters occur. In such interpretations they often either blame others, in order to conceal their inability to protect themselves, or they blame themselves, attributing the events to either real or imagined misdeeds. The book contains a chapter devoted to the neglected topic of such reactions and explanations.

Practical Field EcologyA Project Guide1st EditionC. Philip Wheater, Manchester Metropolitan UniversityJames R. Bell, Rothamsted ResearchPenny A. Cook, Liverpool John Moores University 978-0-470-69429-9, April 2011

This book introduces experimental design and data analysis / interpretation as well as field monitoring skills for both plants and animals. Clearly structured throughout and written in a student-friendly manner, the main emphasis of the book concentrates on the techniques required to design a field based ecological survey and shows how to execute an appropriate sampling regime. The book evaluates appropriate methods, including the problems associated with various techniques and theirinherentflaws(e.g.lowsamplesizes,largeamountoffield or laboratory work, high cost etc). This provides a resource base outlining details from the planning stage, into the field, guiding through sampling and finally through organism identification in the laboratory and computer based data analysis and interpretation. The text is divided into six distinct chapters. The first chapter covers planning, including health and safety together with information on a variety of statistical techniques for examining and analysing data. Following a chapter dealing with site characterisation and general aspects of species identification, subsequent chapters describe the techniques used to survey and census particular groups of organisms. The final chapter covers interpreting and presenting data and writing up the research. The emphasis here is on appropriate wording of interpretation and structure and content of the report.

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Paleontology

Fundamentals of Geobiology1st EditionProfessor Andy H. Knoll, Harvard UniversityProfessor Don Canfield, University of Southern DenmarkDr Kurt Konhauser, University of Alberta 978-1-4051-8752-7, March 2012

For more than fifty years, small numbers of scientists have been concerned with the interrelationships of Earth and life. Over the past decade, however, geobiology has emerged as an exciting and rapidly expanding field. This book sets out a coherent set of principles that underpin geobiology, and will act as a foundational text that will speed the intellectual dissemination of those principles. The book is of interest to advanced undergraduates and graduates in the earth and biological sciences, and to the growing number of scientists worldwide who have an interest in the burgeoning discipline of geobiology.

Dinosaur Paleobiology1st EditionStephen L. Brusatte, Columbia University 978-0-470-65658-7, May 2012

The study of dinosaurs has been experiencing a remarkable renaissance over the past few decades. Scientific understanding of dinosaur anatomy, biology, and evolution has advanced to such a degree that paleontologists often know more about 100-million-year-old dinosaurs than many species of living organisms. Published in collaboration with the Palaeontological Association, this book provides a contemporary review of dinosaur science intended for students, researchers, and dinosaur enthusiasts. It reviews the latest knowledge on dinosaur anatomy and phylogeny, how dinosaurs functioned as living animals, and the grand narrative of dinosaur evolution across the Mesozoic. A particular focus is on the fossil evidence and explicit methods that allow paleontologists to study dinosaurs in rigorous detail. Scientific knowledge of dinosaur biology and evolution is shifting fast, and this book aims to summarize current understanding of dinosaur science in a technical, but accessible, style, supplemented with vivid photographs and illustrations.

Introduction to Paleobiology and the Fossil Record1st EditionMichael J. Benton, University of BristolProfessor David A. T. Harper, NaturalHistoryMuseumofDenmark, University of Copenhagen978-1-4051-4157-4, January 2009

This book presents a comprehensive overview of the science of the history of life. Paleobiologists bring many analytical tools to bear in interpreting the fossil record and the book introduces the latest techniques, from multivariate investigations of biogeography and biostratigraphy to engineering analysis of dinosaur skulls, and from homeobox genes to cladistics.

TABLE OF CONTENTSPreface; Paleontology as a Science; Fossils in Time and Space; Taphonomy and the Quality of the Fossil Record; Paleoecology and Paleoclimates; Macroevolution and the Tree of Life; Fossil Form and Function; Mass Extinctions and Biodiversity Loss; The Origin of Life; Protists; Origin of the Metazoans; The Basal Metazoans: Sponges and Corals; Spiralians 1: lophophorates; Spiralian 2: Molluscs; Ecdysozoa: Arthropods; Deuterostomes: Echinoderms and Hemichordates; Fishes and Basal Tetrapods; Dinosaurs and Mammals; Fossil Plants; Trace Fossils; Diversification of Life; Glossary; Appendix 1: Stratigraphic Chart; Appendix 2: Paleogeographic Maps; Index.

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Aquaculture

AquacultureFarming Aquatic Animals and Plants2nd EditionJohn S. LucasPaul C. Southgate 978-1-4051-8858-6, January 2012

This new edition of Aquaculture covers all major aspects of the culture of fish, shellfish and algae in freshwater and marine environments. Subject areas covered include water quality and environmental impacts of aquaculture, desert aquaculture, reproduction, life cycles and growth, genetics and stock improvement, nutrition and feed production, diseases, post-harvest technology and processing, economics and marketing. Separate chapters also cover the culture of algae, carps, salmonids, tilapias, channel catfish, barramundi, marine shrimp, freshwater crayfish and prawns, bivalves and marine gastropods. Providing core scientific and commercially useful information, and written by around 30 internationally-known and respected authors, this text is highly recommended text for students in aquaculture courses.

Aquaculture and Behavior1st EditionFelicity Huntingford, Fish Biology Research Group, University of Glasgow, Malcolm Jobling,NorwegianCollegeof Fishery, University of TromsÃ¸, Sunil Kadri, Aquaculture Innovation, University of Glasgow978-1-4051-3089-9, January 2012

The behaviour of fish and shellfish under culture situations has long been ignored, despite heavy commercial losses that can result from fish stress, making them disease-prone, due to bad husbandry techniques. This important new book summarises the current understanding of the behavioural biology of farmed species and illustrates how this can be applied to improve aquaculture practice. It is an essential tool and reference for students in fish biology, aquaculture, animal behaviour and fish veterinary science.

FEATURES•Writtenbyateamofinternationalexperts.

• Detailshowtoavoidbadhusbandryrelatinginfinancial.

• Summarisesthecurrentunderstandingofthebehaviouralbiology of farmed species.

• Providesinformationwhich,whenproperlyapplied,willresult in significant economic benefits.

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Hydrogeology

Modern Hydrology and Sustainable Water DevelopmentS. K. Gupta, Physical Research Laboratory (PRL)978-1-4051-7124-3, November 2010

This book looks at the relevant basics of mathematics, physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology, engineering, soil science, and related disciplines, providing sufficient breadth and depth of understanding in each sub- section of hydrology. Chapters on ‘global change’ and ‘water and ethics’ emphasize the central role of the hydrological cycle and its quantitative understanding and monitoring for human well being and to familiarize the readers with complex issues of equity and justice in large scale water resource development process. Modern Hydrology and Sustainable Water Development is not only a textbook for students in earth and environmental science and civil engineering degree courses, but also as a reference for professionals in fields as diverse as environmental planning, civil engineering, municipal and industrial water supply, irrigation and catchment management.

Modern Hydrology and Sustainable Water Development is intended not only as a textbook for students in earth and environmental science and civil engineering degree courses, but also as a reference for professionals in fields as diverse as environmental planning, civil engineering, municipal and industrial water supply, irrigation and catchment management.

TABLE OF CONTENTSFundamentals of Hydrology; Human Impacts on Water Quality and Flow; Hydrologic Investigations Using Isotopic Tracers; Statistical Analyses; Interpretation, Analysis and Modeling of Hydrological Processes; Design of Hydrological Systems; Water and Ethics; The Earth’s Watery Envelope, Its Circulation and Global Change.

Terrestrial Hydrometeorology1st EditionW. James Shuttleworth, University of Arizona 978-0-470-65937-3, January 2012

Terrestrial Hydrometeorology is the first graduate-level text with sufficient breadth and depth to be used in hydrology departments to teach relevant aspects of meteorology, and in meteorological departments to teach relevant aspects of hydrology. It also serves as an introductory text to teach the emerging discipline of hydrometeorology. The book will be essential reading for graduate students studying surface water hydrology, meteorology, and hydrometeorology. It can also be used in advanced undergraduate courses, and will be welcomed by academic and professional hydrologists and meteorologists worldwide.

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Environmental Science

Global Environmental Issues2nd EditionFrances Harris 978-0-470-68469-6, February 2012

Global Environmental Issues, second edition is essential reading for upper level undergraduates and Masters students within departments of Environmental Science and Geography.

FEATURES• Includescasestudiesfromaroundtheworldtoprovideareal

life context for the issues tackled in each chapter.

• Considersboththeresultsofhumanactionsandnaturalenvironmental change in order to provide balanced, in-depth debate.

• Includescoverageofcontemporary'hottopics'suchasbiodiversity, globalization and sustainable development

• Chaptersauthoredbyexpertsinthefield.

• IncludesnewchaptersonThepoliticsofscience,International environmental regulation and treaties , EnvironmentalissuesinaglobalisedworldandNaturalResource Management.

• Expandedsectionsincludenegotiatingmultilateralenvironmental agreements, GM crops, biofuels and marine and freshwater resources.

TABLE OF CONTENTSContributors; Part One Introduction; Human-Environment InteractionsFrancesHarris;PartTwoNegotiatingenvironmental science; From Science to Policy Frances Harris; Confronting a Multitude of Multilateral Environmental Agreements Anilla Cherian; Part Three The Changing Surface of the Earth; Grappling with the Global Climate Challenge Anilla Cherian; Understanding and Adapting to Sea-Level Rise Patrick D.Nunn;ConservingBiodiversityandNaturalResources.FrancesHarris;PartFourMeetingourNeeds;FoodProductionand Supply Guy M Robinson and Frances Harris; Meeting SocietysDemandforEnergyNickPetford;PartFiveCopingwith our Impact; Managing Urbanisation Kenneth Lynch; Coping with Pollution: Dealing with Waste Ros Taylor and Kathy Morrissey; Part Six Conclusion; Sustainable Development: NegotiatingtheFutureFrancesHarris.

Modeling Uncertainty in the Earth Sciences1st EditionJef Caers, Stanford University 978-1-119-99262-2, June 2011

Modeling Uncertainty in the Earth Sciences highlights the various issues, techniques and practical modeling tools available for modeling the uncertainty of complex Earth systems and the impact that it has on practical situations. The aim of the book is to provide an introductory overview which covers a broad range of tried-and-tested tools. Descriptions of concepts, philosophies, challenges, methodologies and workflowsgivethereaderanunderstandingofthebestwaytomake decisions under uncertainty for Earth Science problems. The book covers key issues such as: Spatial and time aspect; large complexity and dimensionality; computation power; costs of 'engineering' the Earth; uncertainty in the modeling and decision process. Focusing on reliable and practical methods, this book provides an invaluable primer for the complex area of decision making with uncertainty in the Earth Sciences.

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Planets and Planetary Systems1st EditionStephen Eales, School of Physics & Astronomy, University of Cardiff, UK 978-0-470-01693-0, March 2009

Planetary Science is an exciting, fast-moving, interdisciplinary field with courses taught in a wide range of departments, including astronomy, physics, chemistry, earth sciences and biology. Planets and Planetary Systems is a well-written, concise introductory textbook on the science of planets within our own and other solar systems. Keeping mathematics to a minimum, assuming only a rudimentary knowledge of calculus, the book begins with a description of the basic properties of the planets in our solar systems, and then moves on to compare them with what is known about planets in other solar systems. It continues by looking at the surfaces, interiors and atmospheres of the planets and then covers the dynamics and origin of planetary systems. The book concludes with a look at the role of life in planetary systems. It is an invaluable text for students taking courses in planetary science across a wide range of disciplines.

Theory of Atmospheric Radiative TransferA Comprehensive Introduction1st EditionManfred Wendisch, Universität Leipzig, Ge, Ping Yang, Texas A&M Univ, USA978-3-527-40836-8, March 2012

Aimed at senior undergraduate and graduates, this textbook fills the gap between general introductory texts offering little detail and very technical, advanced books written for mathematicians and theorists rather than experimentalists in the field.

The result is a concise course in atmospheric radiative processes, tailored for one semester. The authors are accomplished researchers who know how to reach their intended audience and provide the content needed to understand climate warming and remote sensing for pollution measurement. They also include supplementary reading for planet scientists and problems. A solutions manual for lecturers will be provided on www.wiley-vch.de.

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The Human Lineage1st EditionMatt Cartmill, Boston UniversityFred H. Smith, Illinois State UniversityKaye B. Brown, Boston University978-0-471-21491-5, March 2009

Written by established leaders in the field, this book focuses on the last ten million years of human history, from the hominoid radiations to the emergence and diversification of modern humanity. It draws upon the fossil record to shed light on the key scientific issues, principles, methods, and history in paleoanthropology. The book proceeds through the fossil record of human evolution by historical stages representing the acquisition of major human features that explain the success and distinctive properties of modern Homo sapiens.

FEATURES• Providesthoroughcoverageofthefossilrecordandsites,

with data on key variables such as cranial capacity and body size estimates.

• Offersabalanced,criticalassessmentoftheinterpretativemodels explaining pattern in the fossil record.

• Eachchapterincorporatesa"BlindAlley"boxfocusingononce prevalent ideas now rejected such as the arboreal theory, seed-eating, single-species hypothesis, and Piltdown man.

• Promotescriticalthinkingbystudentswhileallowinginstructorsflexibilityinstructuringtheirteaching

• Denselyillustratedwithinformative,well-labelledanatomical drawings and photographs.

• Includesanannotatedbibliographyforadvancedinquiry

• Thistextbookisessentialreadingforalladvancedundergraduate students and beginning graduate students in biological anthropology.

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The Atmosphere and OceanA Physical Introduction3rd EditionNeil C. Wells, Univ. of Southampton, UK978-0-470-69468-8, November 2011

The Atmosphere and Ocean is a fully revised and updated student friendly physical introduction to the atmosphere and ocean. This revised edition continues to provide students with an accessible description of the atmosphere and ocean with emphasis on their physical properties and inter-dependence. Clearly structured throughout, the book demonstrates that the atmosphereandoceanarebothsubjecttotheinfluenceoftheearth's rotation and therefore they have a common dynamical basis. The author clearly demonstrates the fundamental differences between the two environments and provides the reader with a much better understanding of the atmosphere and the ocean and an appreciation of their closest interactive relationship.

FEATURES•Nowincludesnewchaptersonobservedcirculationoftheatmosphereandocean,energyflowsintheoceanatmosphere system, modeling the ocean and atmosphere, the ocean atmosphere system and climate.

•Wellstructuredandwritteninanauthoritativeyetaccessiblestyle suitable for 2nd and 3rd year students taking courses in meteorology, oceanography and related Earth Sciences or as an introduction for graduate students.

• Emphasisplacedonphysicalpropertiesandinter-dependence of the ocean and climate.

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