http://www.freebookspot.in Latest books added today en-us http://www.freebookspot.in/logorss.jpg http://www.freebookspot.in 160 43 http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=45631 If we needed an event to remind us of the great danger that could arise from natural disasters, then the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 played the role well. The tragedy of the Asian earthquake, and the Indian Ocean tsunami that followed it, unfolded over the period of Christmas 2004. Viewers watched in horror as television screens across the world broadcast stark images of death and destruction as a tsunami struck the coastlines of the Indian Ocean. This was real. This was disaster brought into the living room. The response from the public was immediate and unstinting. But there was something else here as well. People had witnessed the raw power of nature at its destructive worst, and there was a thirst for understanding how it had happened. Read more...
]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:29:03 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=45625 In the 46 years that have elapsed since the first edition of this Field Guide, there have been great changes of emphasis in mineral collecting and an unforeseen growth in the number of collectors. Mineral specimens have won popular recognition as objects of beauty and merit, and colorful crystal clusters are now regarded as decorative accessories for elegant homes; their prices have skyrocketed. At the same time, many sources have been depleted, and seemingly inexhaustible deposits have given out, particularly once-promising Mexican sources. New areas in Russia, Africa, and Asia have become significant sources. An increasing recognition of investment values in fine specimens, supplementing the popular demand for colorful accents (usually, and fortunately, examples of little worth to the mineral professional), has driven prices to levels that older collectors find shocking. Read more...
]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:29:03 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=45134 Ignimbrites are vast, landscape-modifying deposits composed mainly of pumice fragments and ash. They derive from the most hazardous types of explosive volcanic eruptions and record rapid sedimentation from catastrophic pyroclastic density currents that sweep across the ground. Since early work on ignimbrites by P. Marshall (1935), H. Kuno (1941), R. L. Smith (1960) and R. V. Fisher (1966), there has been a dramatic increase in research into these enigmatic deposits. Particularly instructive field studies include those of ignimbrites from the large caldera volcanoes of the western USA, from the arc volcanoes of the Mediterranean region, Japan, Southeast Asia, South America and New Zealand, and from intraplate volcanoes such as the Canary Islands. Experimental-analogue and numerical modelling of pyroclastic density current behaviour and sedimentation have recently complemented the field-based work. Now there is a bewildering plethora of ignimbrite classification schemes, emplacement models and deposit interpretations. It is therefore timely to take stock, to synthesize modern understanding, and, in particular, to consider how field investigations of ignimbrite lithofacies can best be used both to infer actual pyroclastic density current behaviour and to constrain or test the various models. A fresh look at ignimbrite _ emplacement is all the more important with the recognition that ignimbrites can relate to eruptions with magnitudes sufficient to impact global climate and biota Read more...
]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:29:03 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=44618 This Eyewitness guide to crystals and gemstones provides information on all aspects of this topic, as well as showing the reader diamonds being used to cut through a brick wall and where crystals grow in your home. Ages 10+ Read more...
]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:29:03 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=43706 This practical step-by-step guide describes the key geological field techniques needed by today's exploration geologists involved in the search for metallic mineral deposits. The techniques described are fundamental to the collection, storage and presentation of geological data and their use to locate ore. This book explains the various tasks which an exploration geologist is asked to perform in the sequence in which they might be employed in an actual exploration project. Hints and tips are given and the steps are illustrated with numerous examples drawn from real programmes on which the author has worked. Traditional skills are emphasised to show how they can be combined effectively with modern high-technology approaches. For instance this second edition also reviews new techniques geophysics along with GPS applications in exploration and the application of state-of-the-art software to mapping, 3D modelling and resource estimation. Another important facet is the discussion of harm minimisation, especially during the exploration stage, beginning with landowner and community consultation, through exploration planning, leading to sustainable and environmentally responsible mining practices. Read more...
]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:29:03 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=42855 Excerpt: People in Iceland use the heat from volcanoes to make electricity. Pipes pump water through the hot rocks underground near a volcano. As the water heats up, it turns to steam. The steam is used to make electricity. Contents: All About Volcanoes Front Cover Back Cover Copyright Glossary Contents Chapter 1 Mount Saint Helens Early Warning Chapter 2 How a Volcano Forms Chapter 3 Volcanoes Under the Sea The Islands of Hawaii Chapter 4 Volcanoes and People Chapter 5 Studying Volcanoes Read more...
]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:29:03 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=42509 Dynamic Earth clearly details the mechanisms responsible for plate tectonics, volcanic hotspots, and many resulting geological processes. Starting from basic principles, coverage provides a fundamental exploration into the principles of convection in the earth's mantle, summarizes key observations and presents all the relevant physics. The book begins with a brief history of the key ideas leading into mantle convection, covering more than 200 years of geological thought. It concludes with surveys of geochemical contraints on mantle evolution and the thermal evolution of the mantle, with implications for changes in the surface tectonic regime. Main concepts and arguments are presented with a minimum of mathematics. For the reader who desires fuller coverage, more mathematical versions of important aspects are also included. This book will be of interest to a broad range of geologists who desire a better understanding of the earth's internal dynamics. Graduate students and researchers working on the many aspects of mantle dynamics and its implications for geological processes will find it particularly useful. It is also suitable as a text for upper undergraduate and postgraduate courses in geophysics, geochemistry, and tectonics. • First accessible, comprehensive book on all aspects of mantle dynamics • Suitable for a broad geological audience • Suitable as a text for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in geophysics, geochemistry, and tectonics Contents Part Read more...
]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:29:03 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=42296 The author covers the formation and development of basins and considers their chemistry and mineralogy. He studies their effects on the volcanic, tectonic and geological evolution of the planet, including the catastrophic consequence on the planetary climate and evolution of life. The Terrestrial Planets are also examined. This study is lavishly illustrated with many spectacular, highly-detailed photographs and diagrams. • A comprehensive geological survey of large impact craters on the moon • A spectacular portfolio of lunar photographs • A study of the geological evolution of the planets and their satellites Contents Preface; 1. The multi-ring basin problem; 2. From crater to basin; 3. The 'archetype' basin: Orientale; 4. An ancient basin: Nectaris; 5. A modified basin: Crisium; 6. A transitional basin: Serenitatis; 7. The largest basin: Imbrium; 8. Geological processes in the formation of lunar basins; 9. Multi-ring basins on the terrestrial planets; 10. Multi-ring basins and planetary evolution; References. Read more...
]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:29:03 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=41812 Governing Climate Change provides a short and accessible introduction to how climate change is governed by an increasingly diverse range of actors, from civil society and market actors to multilateral development banks, donors and cities. The issue of global climate change has risen to the top of the international political agenda. Despite ongoing contestation about the science informing policy, the economic costs of action and the allocation of responsibility for addressing the issue within and between nations, it is clear that climate change will continue to be one of the most pressing and challenging issues facing humanity for many years to come. Read more...
]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:29:03 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=41471 This combination of text and lab book presents an entirely different approach to structural geology. Designed for undergraduate laboratory classes, it provides a step-by-step guide for solving geometric problems arising from structural field observations. The book discusses both traditional methods and cutting-edge approaches, with emphasis given to graphical methods and visualization techniques that support students in tackling challenging two- and three-dimensional problems. Numerous exercises encourage practice in using the techniques, and demonstrate how field observations can be converted into useful information about geological structures and the processes responsible for creating them. This updated fourth edition incorporates new material on stress, deformation, strain and flow, and the underlying mathematics of the subject. With stereonet plots and solutions to the exercises available online at www.cambridge.org/ragan, this book is a key resource for undergraduates, advanced students and researchers wanting to improve their practical skills in structural geology. Read more...
]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:29:03 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=41374 A photographic feast serves up imagery and information about all things planet Earth: from its place in the solar system, to what it's made of, to what grows in it and on it, to what hovers above it. Following on the incredible success of One Million Things: A Visual Dictionary, this spectacular book features dynamic photographic spreads that beautifully showcase the rocks, minerals, streams, oceans, layers, clouds, ancient sediments, and brand-new islands that make up our planet. There are millions of things to learn about Planet Earth! Read more...
]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:29:03 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=40425 The book offers clear, detailed explanations of the many fascinating and diverse aspects of geology. It is written in understandable language, but the answers are not over-simplified... – American Reference Books. The award-winning science writers answer such puzzlers as: What is the theory of continental drift? What are polarity reversals? They deliver captivating reading and easy understanding of the complexities that shaped our planet, as they answer nearly 1,000 of the most often asked questions. Tracing the formation of the universe and the planet, investigating the layers of the Earth, and explaining the formation of mountains and bodies of water are just some of the chapters. Questions and answers are also devoted to volcanoes, fault lines, caves, fossil fuels, world morphological features, and even the geology of other planets. Entertaining and informative, Handy Geology combines vivid, clear writing with a great format. Read more...
]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:29:03 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=40391 The study of fossils, minerals, and gems has played crucial roles in increasing our knowledge about the Earth, the changes the planet has gone through, and the species that have inhabited it. This volume introduces the fascinating disciplines of geology, paleontology, and mineralogy, and how they reveal secrets of the Earth's history. Coverage includes: a systematic treatment of Earth history, rock types, marine fossils, terrestrial fossils, crystals, gems, and precious metals that provide insights into Earth's character; the most current data available on such topics as global tectonics and faunal extinctions, including a wealth of information about the demise of dinosaurs; new technologies in detecting and preserving rocks and minerals; and the effects of erosion and climate changes. Read more...
]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:29:03 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38730 The book presents a wealth of material about the polar oceans, more specifically the ice-covered areas and peripheral seas. It provides a detailed history of the changing climate of the polar oceans as observed by satellite sensors in the last three decades. The satellite research data show spatial distributions of surface temperature, sea ice, albedo, chlorophyll concentration, clouds, ocean color and sea level pressure. The book discusses remote sensing techniques and algorithms used to transform digital data to geophysical parameters, to process and analyze the data, the limitations of these data and the enormous potential in the use of this data. The main goal of the book is the presentation of results from studies of the time evolution of polar surfaces as observed by satellite sensors and their relevance to the study of cryospheric and ocean processes and climate change. The book contains about 150 satellite images of surface parameters which reveal that from month to month and from one year to another the Earth is changing. Although the historical record of about three decades of continuous satellite observation is relatively short, these measurements have provided useful insights into the current state of the polar environment and have served as a powerful tool for studying the processes that govern the Earth’s climate system. The advent of even more sophisticated technology, including international ventures like the Global Earth Observation System of all Sys Read more...
]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:29:03 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38613 The investigation of the suitability and characteristics of sites as they affect the design and construction of civil engineering works and the security of neighbouring... Read more...
]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:29:03 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38527 Using a clear and consistent format, this fourth edition contains more than 1,700 additional references, including adsorption data for more than 800 organic compounds and metals, Henry's Law constants for 1,850 compounds, aqueous solubility data for more than 2,500 compounds, toxicity data for 1,100 compounds, more than 31,000 synonyms, and more than 2,250 degradation products cross-referenced to parent compounds. Additional organic and inorganic solubilities in water, conversion factors, octanol-water partition coefficients, environmental fate data, analytical test methods, dielectric properties of various materials and liquids, and other tables and indexes have been added along with references for numerous physical parameters. Read more...
]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:29:03 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=37798 The history of geology and how we learned about the age of the Earth is a fascinating subject, but Jackson, a geologist at Trinity College, Dublin, is unable to explain and pass along his enthusiasm. Aficionados might appreciate the tour through attempts to arrive at the planet's age from ancient myths, the Bible, the salinity of the oceans, temperature readings, fossils, geology, biology, radiology and cosmology. Each chapter ends with a "close but no cigar" statement of why a given theory was a good idea at the time. Numerous sections feel rushed—in particular the opening catalogue of creation myths—though when readers finally arrive at the sections on geology and fossils, Jackson injects more detail and, consequently, more interest. But while the preface states that this book is meant for a general as well as scientific audience, too many terms go undefined and too many names are dropped without immediate explanations of who the people were. Read more...
]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:29:03 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=37538 In the early 1960s, the emergence of the theory of plate tectonics started a revolution in the earth sciences. Since then, scientists have verified and refined this theory, and now have a much better understanding of how our planet has been shaped by plate-tectonic processes. We now know that, directly or indirectly, plate tectonics influences nearly all geologic processes, past and present. Indeed, the notion that the entire Earth’s surface is continually shifting has profoundly changed the way we view our world. Read more...
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]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:29:03 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=36685 Encyclopedia of Minerals is a book for all people interested in the beautiful world of minerals. They can find here hundreds of photographs of beautiful crystals and crystal aggregates, together with a list of classic and new occurrences for each mineral species. Minerals are arranged into chapters according to the mineral system Read more...
]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:29:03 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=35823 In 1980, the radical theory was proposed that a comet or meteor struck the Earth 65 million years ago, wiping out the dinosaurs and 70 percent of all other species. "Night Comes to the Cretaceous" is the first comprehensive and objective account of how this incredible theory has changed the course of science. 35 illustrations. Read more...
]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:29:03 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=34516 With clear, concise, and hands-on guidance, this book describes these rock and soil types in terms of their origin, mode of occurrence, and structural features in situ and presents the typical characteristics that are of engineering significance. Properly understanding and characterizing geologic materials and formations is vital for making critical engineering decisions. Identifying and classifying rock masses and soil formations allows reasonable estimation of their characteristic properties. Comprising chapters from the second edition of the revered Geotechnical Engineering Investigation Handbook, Characteristics of Geologic Materials and Formations provides a basis for recognizing, identifying, and classifying the various rock and soil types. Read more...
]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:29:03 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=32709 Diese Einfuhrung in die spezielle Mineralogie, Petrologie und Lagerstattenkunde auf genetischer Grundlage konzentriert sich auf wesentliche Lehrinhalte des Fachgebiets. Grundkenntnisse in der allgemeinen Mineralogie und Kristallographie sowie in Physik, Chemie und allgemeiner Geologie werden vorausgesetzt. Zahlreiche Hinweise auf die technische Bedeutung von Mineralien, Gesteinen und Erzen bereichern das Lehrbuch. Das Werk spiegelt die langjahrigen Erfahrungen der Autoren wider und ist in idealer Weise auf den Unterricht an Universitaten zugeschnitten. Der Inhalt der 6. Auflage wurde vollstandig uberarbeitet, auf modernen wissenschaftlichen Stand gebracht und in der didaktischen Darstellung verbessert. Vor allem die Kapitel zur Petrologie magmatischer und metamorpher Gesteine, zur Genese von Erzlagerstatten und zum Aufbau des Erdinneren wurden weitgehend uberarbeitet. Ein neues Layout und Format runden die Neugestaltung dieser 7. Auflage ab. Read more...
]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:29:03 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=32390 Use WinRar to open cbr format. Product Description A guide to familiar minerals, gems, ores, and rocks enhanced by 400 full color illustrations. Provides much geological knowledge in how to look for surface forms, rocks, minerals etc. Includes information for the searcher and an useful list of clubs and organizations. Excellent bibliography and index. Read more...
]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:29:03 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=27451 Rocks and Minerals (The Restless Earth) By Selby Cull * Publisher: Chelsea House Publications * Number Of Pages: 112 * Publication Date: 2009-05 * ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0791097021 * ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780791097021 Product Description: Every rock you see tells a story about the Earth. Glassy black rocks mark moments when the Earth's liquid insides spilled out onto its surface. Gritty, sandy rocks are the dead skin of the Earth, shed after years of wind and rain. Twisted, sparkly rocks formed deep in the bellies of mountains. In "Rocks and Minerals", young readers will learn how to read the 'story' of a rock by examining its mineral makeup and how to identify minerals by their color, shape, shine, special powers, and even taste. Students can then use their knowledge of rocks and minerals to understand how the Earth works. Read more...
]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:29:03 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=25473 Product Description: Discover the inner workings of one of Earth's most terrifying natural phenomena in Eye Wonder: Volcano. How hot is molten lava? How are volcanoes formed under the earth's surface? Learn about famous volcanic eruptions such as the disaster in Pompeii with this unique visual reference. Summary: We love this series Rating: 5 My son has a few of the Eye Wonder books and he loves to read them with me. Plenty of information for my 4 year old but not too complicated - he'll enjoy them for a couple years. Read more...
]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:29:03 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=23637 The book is intended as an advanced modern textbook and reference handbook on the topic of Thermal Stresses. It should serve a wide range of readers, in particular, graduate students, candidates for PhD degrees, professors, scientists, researchers in various industrial and government institutes, and engineers working in Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering. Thus, the book should be useful to those working or interested in diverse areas of Applied Mathematics, Continuum Mechanics, Stress Analysis, and Mechanical Design. As the field of Thermal Stresses lies at the cross roads of the Stress Analysis, Theory of Elasticity, Heat Conduction, and advanced methods of Applied Mathematics, all these areas are covered in the book to the extend they are necessary. Thus, the book is self-contained, so that the reader should not need to consult other sources while studying the topic. The book starts from the basic concepts and principles, and these are developed to more advanced levels as the text progresses. Nevertheless, some basic preparation on the part of the reader is expected in Classical Mechanics, Stress Analysis, and Mathematics, including Vector and Cartesian Tensor Analysis. Read more...
]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:29:03 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=20840 Describes theoretically and practically the revolution in the study of geomechanics and geomaterials that numerical modelling has made possible through examples of such factors as chemical degradation, rock weathering, debris flows, and flow slides. Read more...
]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:29:03 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=20804 The shift is coming. Soon. Dr. David Carter knows this. However, he’s a geologist, so ‘soon’ means anywhere from tomorrow to a thousand years from now. People are dying. Now. Drs. Jordan Abellard and Jillian Brookwood are standing at the edge of SuperAIDS. Or are they? They won’t be able to figure it out if they can’t get some authorization signed - and soon. But they’re peons and no one is paying attention. Whole species died at the last polar shift. 65 million years ago. Right now Dr. Becky Sorenson has some seriously mutated frogs in her lab. In L.A. Bees are making abnormal columns on the side of the freeways. In Georgia, birds are migrating out of season. It all makes a sick kind of sense when the doctors consider that the last magnetic shift is strangely coincidental to the dinosaur die-out. And the only similarity in the problems today is that each is occurring in a ‘hotspot’ - a pocket of reverse polarity tells them all them all the shift is already here. Read more...
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