Environment: The Science behind the Stories 4th Edition

Environment: The Science behind the Stories 4th Edition by Jay H. Withgott and Scott R. Brennan offers a revolutionary new approach to environmental science. Integrated central case studies woven throughout each chapter, use real-life stories to give you a tangible and engaging framework around which to learn and understand the science behind environmental issues.

Science behind the story boxes highlight how scientists develop hypotheses, test predictions, and analyze and interpret data. These engaging profiles of current and classic research help students understand “how we know what we know” about environmental issues. Weighing the Issues questions encourage students to develop critical-thinking skills, grapple with ethical questions, and apply what they have learned as they go through each chapter.

Calculating Ecological Footprint activities allow students to quantify the environmental impacts of their own actions, and then scale these impacts up to the societal level. Interpreting Graphs and Data activities use real research examples to help students understand how to graph data and interpret graphs. Causes and Consequences features help students comprehend the causal connections relevant to important issues in environmental science.

Substantially expanded geology content (Chapter 2) has been added. Chapters 2 and 3 on ethics and policy have been moved to the end of Part I to provide a scientific context for students to better evaluate the social science discussions and apply their knowledge to the environmental issues and solutions that are explored in Part II.

EnvisionIt Photo Essays entice students with intriguing photos and help them visualize an environmental issue and consider potential solutions on topics such as deforestation and climate change. A full-page EnvisionIt photo essay is provided in each of the 17 Issues chapters (Chapters 8-24). Revised Case Studies 30% of the Case Studies in the book are completely new, including new cases on sustainable paper (Chapter 12) and the mining of tantalum for use in cell phones and other digital devices (Chapter 23).

All text descriptions and figures are updated with the most current data available, with clear citations of each source. Two integrated central case studies are newly added. Chapter 16’s examines the collapse of the North Atlantic cod fisheries, and Chapter 17’s investigates efforts to curb traffic congestion and air pollution in London.

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Living in the Environment: Principles, Connections, and Solutions 17e

Living in the Environment: Principles, Connections, and Solutions 17th Edition by G. Tyler Miller and Scott Spoolman provides you with basic scientific tools for understanding and thinking critically about the environment and the environmental problems we face. You will learn how to make a difference in our environment!

Updated with new information, art, and "Good News" examples, this engaging book offers vivid case studies and hands-on quantitative exercises. The concept-centered approach transforms complex environmental topics and issues into key concepts that you will be able to understand and remember. Overall, by framing the concepts with goals for more sustainable lifestyles and human communities, authors G. Tyler Miller and Scott Spoolman enable you to learn and implement useful environmental solutions and see how promising the future can be.

Three clearly explained principles of sustainability (solar energy, chemical cycling, and biodiversity) are integrated throughout every chapter and take students through the practical steps they can take toward more sustainable lifestyles. Icons highlight sustainability throughout the text. To help students focus on the main ideas, each major chapter section is built around one to two key concepts which state the most important take-away messages of each chapter.

"What Can You Do?" boxes describe how students can make a difference and "How Would You Vote?" questions give them an opportunity to think critically about issues. "Solutions" subsections present proven and possible solutions for students to explore and "Individuals Matter" boxes describe what various concerned citizens and scientists have done to help work toward sustainability.

Each chapter includes a quantitative Data Analysis or Ecological Footprint Analysis exercise. Data Analysis exercises include graphs and real-life data that students refer to directly to answer quantitative questions. Ecological Footprint Analysis exercises focus on human impact through analysis of emissions data, population data, and other current real-life statistics. A strong emphasis on scientific objectivity and the need for non-biased solutions is a hallmark of the text. "Trade-Offs" boxes present advantages and disadvantages of various environmental technologies and solutions to environmental problems.

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The Analysis of Biological Data by Whitlock and Schluter

The Analysis of Biological Data by Michael C. Whitlock and Dolph Schluter introduces a new approach to teaching introductory statistics to biology students. Authors use several techniques to reach this unique audience. The authors' approach to teaching statistics truly makes the appropriate connections to the kinds of problems and data biological researchers will encounter today.

The book covers basic topics in introductory statistics, including graphs, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, comparison of means, regression, and designing experiments. It also introduces the principles behind such modern topics as likelihood, linear models, meta-analysis and computer-intensive methods. Instructors and students consistently praise the book's clear and engaging writing, strong visualization techniques, and its variety of fascinating and relevant biological examples.

Throughout, they teach statistics in the context of interesting biological and medical examples; they emphasize intuitive understanding rather than an over-reliance on formulas; they focus on the data rather than the mathematical foundations of statistics; and they introduce - on a conceptual level - modern topics such as likelihood, regression, randomization, meta-analysis and the bootstrap.

This book provides an introduction to the use of modern statistical techniques for analyzing biological data, aimed at introductory and intermediate classes of biology students. The book uses hundreds of real, interesting biological examples to demonstrate these techniques.

Instructors and students consistently praise the book's clear and engaging writing, strong visualization techniques, and the wide variety of fascinating and relevant biological examples. I found the book engaging, intuitive, and with a coverage and pace that is perfect for a first statistics course for students in biology.

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Animal Behavior: An Evolutionary Approach 10th Edition

Animal Behavior: An Evolutionary Approach 10th Edition by John Alcock offers a major reorganisation, focusing first on the evolutionary basis of behaviour followed by the underlying proximate mechanisms. Enduring features of previous editions also remain; the clear engaging writing style, the beautifully illustrated text with many new photographs and numerous references to new scientific articles.

It is distinguished by its balanced treatment of both the underlying mechanisms and evolutionary causes of behaviour, and stresses the utility of evolutionary theory in unifying the different behavioural disciplines. Important concepts are explained by reference to key illustrative studies, which are described in sufficient detail to help students appreciate the role of the scientific process in producing research discoveries.

Examples are drawn evenly from studies of invertebrates and vertebrates, and are supported by nearly 1300 reference citations. The writing style is clear: beginning students should have no difficulty following the material, despite the strong conceptual orientation of the text.

John Alcock is Regents' Professor Emeritus of Biology at Arizona State University, USA. His research deals with the behavioral ecology of insect mating systems, with projects that have taken him from Arizona to Costa Rica and Australia. He wrote The Triumph of Sociobiology (2001) and coauthored The Evolution of Insect Mating Systems (1983) with Randy Thornhill. Alcock has also written seven other books on animal behavior and natural history for general audiences. One of these, In a Desert Garden, received the Burroughs' Award for natural history writing in 1998. Dr. Alcock also received the Dean's Quality Teaching Award the first year it was given at Arizona State University.

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The Economy of Nature 6th Edition by Robert E. Ricklefs

The Economy of Nature 6th Edition by Robert E. Ricklefs offers vivid examples fromnatural history, comprehensive coverage of evolution, and quantitative approach. The Sixth Edition builds on the book’s hallmark features: its strong evolutionary focus, its breadth and diverse set of examples, its extensive coverage of behavioral ecology, and a thorough presentation of population ecology.

Author describes the ways in which organisms adapt to their surroundings. Twenty-six chapters discuss such topics as biological communities, nutrient regeneration in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, sex and evolution, population growth and regulation, competition, predation, biodiversity, global ecology and economics, extinction, and conservation.

More than 30 case studies found throughout the text describe classic and current field and laboratory research. The text is accompanied by numerous color photographs and illustrations. presents Darwinian evolutionary principles including natural selection, adaptation, and relevant concepts from population genetics. The chapter provides a more focused discussion of evolution by bringing together concepts previously covered separately across several chapters.

Six two-page spreads explore 'global change' resulting from human impact on ecosystems helping students gain an understanding of the relationship between humans and their environment. The new edition includes a number of modern developments in ecology, both technical and conceptual, including applications of stable isotopes and phylogenetics, recent developments in macroecology, neutral theory, metabolic theory, invasion biology, and global processes connected with human activities.

To address an increasing interest in landscape ecology, a new chapter presents key large-scale ecology topics specifically requested by instructors. To help students make a more meaningful connection between adaptations and the physical environment, chapters 2 and 3 have been reconceived as a chapter on adaptations related to water and a chapter on adaptations related to energy and temperature. Ecosystems ecology now follows community ecology, which brings the Table of Contents into closer alignment with the order in which ecology is taught in most courses.

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Ecology: Concepts and Applications 6th Edition, Molles

Ecology: Concepts and Applications 6th Edition, by Manuel Molles places great emphasis on helping students grasp the main concepts of ecology while keeping the presentation more applied than theoretical. An evolutionary perspective forms the foundation of the entire discussion.

The book begins with the natural history of the planet, considers portions of the whole in the middle chapters, and ends with another perspective of the entire planet in the concluding chapter. Its unique organization of focusing only on several key concepts in each chapter sets it apart from other ecology texts.

The goal of this book is to build a foundation of ecological knowledge around key concepts. Each chapter is organized around two to five major concepts, presenting the student with a manageable synthesis of the subject. Each concept is supported by case-studies and real research results that introduce students to the methods and people that have created the discipline of ecology.

A unique art program offers explanatory notes within illustrations, helping students where they need it most. Ecology-in-Action boxes highlight how the ecological principles presented in each chapter are used in real-world situations in Canada. Examples include human-induced evolution in natural populations, impacts of stream temperature on salmon recruitment, how life-histories influence extinction risk, and many others. These boxes emphasize that ecology is not an abstract science, but is central to solving real issues in Canada and around the world.

Ecological Tools sections help students to understand that science is a process, not simply a list of facts. They highlight a method, or set of methods, that are used to address questions relevant to the concepts presented in that chapter. These methods are varied, including biomes of Canada and winter ecology, estimating genetic variation in populations, using game theory to understand behaviour, and many others.

Illustrations offer explanatory notes within the graphics, providing students with key information where they need it most. End of Chapter Material includes a Summary, Key Terms, Review Questions, and Suggested Readings. Statistical methods have been consolidated and expanded into a single appendix, rather than a piece-meal treatment scattered throughout the text. Statistics are both critical to the science of ecology, and often a hindrance to teaching ecology to reluctant students.

The statistics appendix is now written in a very friendly tone, describing the most common statistics used in ecology. For those instructors that incorporate statistics into their lectures, this appendix could be an early assigned reading. For those instructors that reduce the quantitative aspects of ecology, the appendix could serve as a resource for the students. These changes enhance the flow of information within each chapter, while also giving instructors flexibility in how they present this information.

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Elements of Ecology 8th Edition by Thomas M. Smith

Elements of Ecology 8th Edition, by Thomas M. Smith and Robert Leo Smith describes evolution theme and strong coverage of the relevance of ecology to everyday life and the human impact on ecosystems. This text features expanded quantitative exercises, a restructured chapter on life history, a thoroughly revised species interactions unit including a chapter introducing the subject, and a new chapter on species interactions.

To emphasize the dynamic and experimental nature of ecology, each chapter draws upon current research in the various fields of ecology while providing accessible examples that help you understand species natural history, specific ecosystems, the process of science, and ecological patterns at both an evolutionary and demographic scale.

To engage you in using and interpreting data, a wide variety of Quantifying Ecology boxes walk through step-by-step examples of equations and statistical technique. Field Studies discuss ecological research performed by young up-and-coming scientists, and challenge students to interpret the results of the featured research. Quantifying Ecology boxes help students develop the quantitative skills they need to interpret ecological data, research, and models.

Ecological Issues essays describe how humans influence the study of ecology. For example, the short essay “The Ecology of Antibiotic Resistance” discusses how antibiotic resistance is a result of natural selection. Each essay is followed by a set of critical thinking questions. Engaging introductions give students a “big picture” overview of the coming chapters in each of the eight parts of the book, so they can understand how various topics interrelate.

Revised study questions include more critical thinking exercises that engage students to make connections and apply their knowledge. Landscape Ecology chapter explores the role of disturbance in ecosystems. A substantially revised Chapter 1 emphasizes how ecologists study pattern and process across different levels in the hierarchy of ecological systems—from the individual organism to the biosphere.

Interpreting Ecological Data exercises, have been added to selected figures to help students test their understanding of graphs and data and to consider different outcomes. Suggested answers are provided. Revised art program includes 70 new color photos. Additional and expanded coverage of topics throughout the text, including water balance in plants, density-dependent population regulation, allometry and animal metabolism, long-term dynamics of decomposition, role of the rhizosphere in decomposition and nutrient cycling, and the relationship between species diversity and ecosystem productivity.

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Ecology 2nd Edition by Michael Cain, Bowman and Hacker

Ecology 2nd Edition by Michael L. Cain, William D. Bowman and Sally D. Hacker presents challenges to providing students with the most current information available. For some time now, instructors have been calling for a textbook that offers just the right balance of subject matter emphasis, clearly presented concepts, and engaging, fresh examples.

Ecology authored by ecologists who each have more than 10 years experience teaching the subject is that book. To aid students in integrating material across the levels at which ecology is studied, the book is structured so that they are always reminded of connections among levels of the ecological hierarchy (from individuals to populations to communities to ecosystems) and links to evolution, a unifying theme for all of ecology.

As instructors we all dream of the perfect ecology textbook and I compliment Cain, Bowman, and Hacker on making their ideal text a reality. This textbook provides a gateway to attract student interest and many ways to encourage the learning of ecology. The authors have produced a clear, engaging, and beautifully illustrated undergraduate textbook on ecology.

This is a carefully prepared, eminently readable textbook that deserves full consideration for undergraduate ecology courses. The authors also had two major goals to provide the right emphasis with the right degree of difficulty, and to ensure integration of ecological functioning across multiple levels. Perhaps the reason the authors so fully achieve the right emphasis goal is their lack of achieving the less is more principle.

The abundance and diversity of examples within the book succeed in articulating common principles across multiple scales of view. These fascinating stories clearly reveal the connectedness of the world in which we live and the commonality of processes across multiple ecological scales. These two concepts are very important for students to not only know but to understand and be able to articulate.

A narrative presentation style ensures that the content is well-integrated and flows, while the case study recapitulation at the end of the chapter brings student learning full circle. This book s straight-forward, captivating style of presentation should lead students to a more sophisticated level of comprehension.

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Mineralogy 3rd Edition by Dexter Perkins

Mineralogy 3rd Edition by Dexter Perkins emphasizes real-world applications and the history and human side of mineralogy. The author approaches the subject by explaining the larger, understandable topics first, and then explaining why the “little things” are important for understanding the larger picture.

This student-friendly text is written in a casual, jargon-free style to present a modern introduction to mineralogy. Emphasis is placed on problems encountered in everyday life, including environmental problems. Sciences outside of mineralogy, such as petrology and chemistry, are emphasized to place the material in context for students. The history and human aspects of mineralogy are discussed by profiling individuals and their contributions.

Topical boxes relate mineralogy to everyday life, as well as other branches of science. Examples are illustrated with photos and color plates. Descriptions of minerals are brief and concise. Clearly described objectives begin each chapter. A Glossary of nearly 1,000 mineralogical terms is provided, and References appear at the end of each chapter.

“Questions for Thought” appear at the end of each chapter and encourage students to explore further. In-depth treatment of Optical Mineralogy is adapted from the very successful “Minerals in Thin Section.” The Digital Image Gallery (DIGIT) CD-ROM for instructors, created by the author, contains hundreds of digital museum-quality mineral hand samples for use in lectures. It is easily importable into PowerPoint or any other lecture presentation software.

The discussion of minerals in igneous rocks has been expanded greatly. The coverage of nucleation and crystallization has been expanded. More than 70 revised and new figures are featured throughout. More than two dozen photographs have been replaced, and figure captions have been expanded for many figures in the book. The Instructor Resource Center Online is now available to help instructors prepare their lectures.

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Minerals in Thin Section 2nd Edition by Dexter Perkins

Minerals in Thin Section 2nd Edition by Dexter Perkins and Kevin R. Henke focuses on the practical, need-to-know information absolutely necessary for work in the laboratory. Chapter topics cover: what is light?, polarization of light and the polarizing microscope, the velocity of light in crystals and the refractive index, interaction of light and crystals, other mineral characteristics in thin sections, and a detailed mineral description.

This is the second edition of a concise, straightforward, and balanced presentation of the theory and techniques of optical mineralogy. Designed for students to have on hand in the laboratory, this manual includes data and photos for all major igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary minerals. This book is the perfect supplement for mineralogy, optical mineralogy, and petrography courses.

Part I: Theoretical Considerations discusses the interaction of minerals and light, the properties of minerals in thin section, and the most practical aspects of optical mineralogy. Part II: Identifying Minerals in Thin Section describes in detail the most common and significant or special minerals (see mineral index), including: name, formula, occurrence, distinguishing features, similar minerals, properties and interference figures, color, form, cleavage, relief, interference colors, extinction and orientation, and twinning.

Box 2 (inside back cover) provides a straightforward process users can follow in order to determine a mineral's properties. This text contains 34 pages of color photographs, including at least one for each of the 60 minerals described in detail, to illustrate the minerals in thin sections and to help students with mineral identification.

Appendices contain additional information on: Common Opaque Minerals; Isotropic Minerals Ordered by Refractive Index; Uniaxial Minerals Sorted by Optic Sign and Ordered by Refractive Index; Biaxial Minerals Sorted by Optic Sign and Ordered by Refractive Index; Minerals Ordered by Interference Colors and Sorted by Optic System and Optic Sign; and an Alphabetical List of Minerals and Mineral Properties.

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Introduction to Ore-Forming Processes by Laurence Robb

Introduction to Ore-Forming Processes by Laurence Robb focuses on the multiplicity of geological processes that result in the formation of mineral deposits. Commencing with an overview of magmatic ore-forming processes, the text moves systematically through hydrothermal and sedimentary metallogenic environments, covering as it does the entire gamut of mineral deposit types, including the fossil fuels and supergene ores.

The final chapter relates metallogeny to global tectonics by examining the distribution of mineral deposits in space and time. The text is punctuated with boxed examples of world famous ore deposits which provide context and relevance to the process-oriented descriptions of ore genesis. This book brings the discipline of economic geology back into the realm of conventional mainstream earth science by emphasizing the fact that mineral deposits are simply one of the many natural wonders of geological process and evolution.

This text has been written as a core text for advanced undergraduates or graduate students in earth science programs taking a course in economic geology, mineral deposits, or ore geochemistry, and for geologists working in mineral exploration, the mining industry, and related areas.

This book undoubtedly succeeds in addressing the intrinsic complexities that surround the formation of ore deposits in any environmental setting. It also demonstrates that ore-forming processes are integrally linked to the various wonders of the earth system, and paves the ground on which economic geology can find its deserved place in modern earth-science curricula, irrespective of the periodic declines of interest in ore deposit research from a purely commercial viewpoint.

I can only recommend this textbook to all those interested, whether from the academic world or from the industry, in the challenges of mineral deposits and their origins. The text of the book is very well-written. The author describes lucidly (and patiently) all important features of specific processes, so that the reader can easily follow his arguments.

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Gemstones of the World 5th Edition by Walter Schumann

Gemstones of the World: Newly Revised 5th Edition by Walter Schumann describes takes the mystery out of appreciating, buying and selling gemstones. It covers everything from the romance and history of more than 1,800 gemstones to their geographic locations; scientific, physical and colour properties; and the way they are formed, structured and mined.

The book also fully covers the optical features of gems - light and colour, luminescence, refraction and inclusions - and key information about the densities and chemical elements of each stone, with fascinating details on different cuts, polishing, gems, hardness, cleavage, classification, trade names, rarity and more.

There are also many charts and diagrams as well as magnificent colour photographs of the stones with data about them on the facing page. If you want only one book on gemstones in your library, this would be the one!

And this updated edition contains a host of new findings on "Gemstones for Collectors," additional gems in the "Table of Constants," and the "double fraction" figures that experts have long wanted-a very special new feature. All the gemstones are treated in their many variations: more than 1,500 full-color photos showcase each precious and semiprecious stone in both its rough, natural, and its polished and cut renditions.

Each entry offers complete information on the gemstone's formation, structure, physical properties, and characteristics, along with the best methods of working, cutting, and polishing it. There are even full treatments of lesser-known gems, from andalusite to vesuvian, and a special section is devoted to rocks as precious stones, including alabaster, onyx, obsidian, and fossils. Organic gem materials are also covered, such as coral, ivory, amber, and pearl. Charts and tables help collectors identify unknown gemstones and check for genuineness.

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Introduction to Mineralogy 2nd Edition by William Nesse

Introduction to Mineralogy 2nd Edition by William Nesse presents the important traditional content of mineralogy including crystallography, chemical bonding, controls on mineral structure, mineral stability, and crystal growth to provide a foundation that enables students to understand the nature and occurrence of minerals.

Physical, optical, and X-ray powder diffraction techniques of mineral study are described in detail, and common chemical analytical methods are outlined as well. Detailed descriptions of over 100 common minerals are provided, and the geologic context within which these minerals occur is emphasized. Appendices provide tables and diagrams to help students with mineral identification, using both physical and optical properties.

Numerous line drawings, photographs, and photomicrographs help make complex concepts understandable. This book consolidates much of the material now covered in traditional mineralogy and optical mineralogy courses and focuses on describing minerals within their geologic context.

The book begins with a short Introduction to the feldspars in general before launching into the chapter on Alkali Feldspars. At the beginning of the latter is the useful summary of optical properties, twin laws and crystallographic data that characterizes all the books in this series. The vast Structure section covers the structures per se, ordering, variations of cell parameters with P and T, spectroscopic studies and exsolution.

This last topic, among others, suffers from a great deal of repetition in the book: it is also covered in the Paragenesis section (in two places), in the Optical and Physical Properties section and under Experimental Work. More cross-referencing and/or rationalization would have been useful here. Short sections on Morphology and Twinning are followed by the Chemistry section, which begins with a description of the newer methods of chemical analysis and contains the familiar and invaluable tables of analyses.

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Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology 2e by Myron G. Best

Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology 2nd Edition by Myron G. Best gives students a balanced and comprehensive coverage of these new advances, as well as a firm grounding in the classical aspects of igneous and metamorphic petrology. The emphasis throughout is on the processes controlling petrogenesis, but care is taken to present the important descriptive information so crucial to interpretation.

It is one of the most up-to-date synthesis of igneous and metamorphic petrology available. Emphasis is throughout on latest experimental and field data. Igneous and metamorphic sections can be used independently if necessary. Igneous and metamorphic petrology has over the last twenty years expanded rapidly into a broad, multifaceted and increasingly quantitative science.

Advances in geochemistry, geochronology, and geophysics, as well as the appearance of new analytical tools, have all contributed to new ways of thinking about the origin and evolution of magmas, and the processes driving metamorphism. This book brings together a large amount of key information on igneous and metamorphic rocks and is a thorough updating of the first edition.

Table of Contents

Preface.
1. Overview of fundamental concepts.
2. Composition and classification of magmatic rocks.
3. Thermodynamics and kinetics: an introduction.
4. Silicate melts and volatile fluids in magma systems.
5. Crystal-melt equilibria in magmatic systems.
6. Chemical dynamics of melts and crystals.
7. Kinetic paths and fabric of magmatic rocks.
8. Physical and thermal dynamics of bodies of magma.
9. Magma ascent and emplacement: field relations of intrusions.
10. Magma extrusion: field relations of volcanic rock bodies.
11. Generation of magma.
12. Differentiation of magmas.
13. Magmatic petrotectonic associations.
14. Metamorphic rocks and metamorphism: an overview.
15. Petrography of metamorphic rocks: fabric, composition, and classification.
16. Metamorphic mineral reactions and equilibria.
17. Evolution of imposed metamorphic fabrics: processes and kinetics.
18. Metamorphism at convergent plate margins: P-T-t paths, facies, and zones.
19. Precambrian rock associations.
Appendix A.
Appendix B.
References Cited.
Glossary.
Index

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Interpretation of Three-Dimensional Seismic Data 7th Edition

Interpretation of Three-Dimensional Seismic Data, 7th Edition by Alistair R. Brown continues to be the synergy between 3-D seismic data and the workstation. The author passionately addresses the widespread problem of data under-utilization. Two new chapters and several new sections have been added in the Seventh Edition, but basic data understanding continues to be stressed.

Seismic reflections come from interfaces where the acoustic properties of the rocks change, and this fact is the basis of our understanding of the nature of seismic data. Acoustic impedance of a rock layer is the product of the density and the velocity of that layer, and strictly a reflection is generated by a contrast in acoustic impedance. In fact impedance and lithology normally follow each other, so that impedance boundaries and lithologic boundaries normally concur.

Several new sections, figures and text updates have been added to continue the value of this book into the future. But the major additions are chapters or subchapters on Inversion, Visualization, and Spectral Decomposition. Rebecca Latimer in Inversion and Interpretation of Impedance Data compares the different methods of inversion and tells us which to use in different situations.

David Roberts in Visualization and Visual Integration demonstrates some amazing insights possible with modern methods. Greg Partyka helps the interpreter understand Spectral Decomposition and shows how to get additional interpretive leverage out of a narrow frequency band.

Consider sand encased in shale, perhaps the most common situation forming a hydrocarbon reservoir. The shale-sand interface at the top generates a reflection, and the sand-shale interface at the base generates a reflection (Figure 1-1). Thus sand has a reflection from the top and another from the base. These two reflections should be considered together in all studies of the reservoir sand.

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Volcanoes: Global Perspectives by John P. Lockwood

Volcanoes: Global Perspectives, by John P. Lockwood and Richard W. Hazlett is richly illustrated with over 300 original color photographs and diagrams in an informal manner, with minimum use of jargon, and relies heavily on first-person, eye-witness accounts of eruptive activity at both "red" (effusive) and "grey" (explosive) volcanoes to illustrate the full spectrum of volcanic processes and their products.

Decades of teaching in university classrooms and fieldwork on active volcanoes throughout the world have provided the authors with unique experiences that they have distilled into a highly readable textbook of lasting value. Questions for Thought, Study, and Discussion, Suggestions for Further Reading, and a comprehensive list of source references make this work a major resource for further study of volcanology.

Global perspectives explain volcanoes in terms of their tectonic positions on Earth and their roles in earth history. Environmental perspectives describe the essential role of volcanism in the moderation of terrestrial climate and atmosphere. Humanitarian perspectives discuss the major influences of volcanoes on human societies.

Volcanoes are essential elements in the delicate global balance of elemental forces that govern both the dynamic evolution of the Earth and the nature of Life itself. Without volcanic activity, life as we know it would not exist on our planet. Although beautiful to behold, volcanoes are also potentially destructive, and understanding their nature is critical to prevent major loss of life in the future.

This latter is especially important as resource scarcities and environmental issues loom over our world, and as increasing numbers of people are threatened by volcanic hazards. It is recommended for volcanologists, advanced undergraduate and graduate students in earth science and related degree courses, and volcano enthusiasts worldwide.

This text will satisfy everybody interested in this fascinating topic, but most of all this textbook is written for volcanologists, and advanced undergraduate and graduate students in Earth sciences. Overall I would highly recommend this work to anyone who wishes to understand volcanoes from a global perspective.

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Fundamentals of Physical Volcanology by Liz Parfitt

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California Geology 2nd Edition by Deborah Harden

California Geology 2nd Edition by Deborah Harden introduces basic principles and work toward a unifying picture of California geology. With California plate tectonics as a central theme, this book is intended to acquaint non- geologists with California geology. This text contains examples of catastrophic natural disasters, excerpts from California history, illustrations of mining methods, and discussions of the societal impacts of geologic processes.

Basic principles in the beginning of the book and tables of highlights for each province enable the reader to understand the whole picture of catastrophic national disasters, California history, mining methods, and societal impacts; it brings the lessons of geology closer to the everyday context of California life. After a comprehensive overview of the basic principles of geology, this book then focuses on the geological highlights of California.

This book is divided into three sections. The first four chapters are intended to introduce readers to the basic principles of geology. Because the basic concepts are illustrated with California examples, those with previous geology background will also benefit from the material in Part I.

Part II, Chapters 5 through 17, covers the major features of California's provinces and important geologic processes that are not specific to a single province. For each province, I have selected the most important geologic features or events. Therefore, these chapters do not cover all rock types, events, or geologic features found in each part of California. These chapters begin with less geologically complex areas, and later chapters assume that the reader has acquired the fundamental knowledge given in earlier chapters.

However, it is possible to cover these chapters in a variety of orders and to eliminate some entirely during a semester, as I do during my own course. For courses with emphasis on southern California, I would advise beginning with the desert provinces and the Sierra Nevada before moving to the Transverse or Peninsular ranges chapters.

In my opinion, it is important to cover the final two chapters (Part III) during any course on California geology because they unify the material presented in earlier chapters. A synthesis of the geologic development of California through time, presented in Chapter 18, is a good way to review the material in Part II.

The final chapter of the book reviews the geologic processes that created hazards for California citizens, the geologic causes of those hazards, and the measures taken to mitigate and prepare for hazardous events. This is perhaps the most important "take-home lesson" for non-geologists who plan to live and work in California.

The inside back and front covers of the book contain a wealth of readily available information, with comprehensive geologic, fault, relief, and mountain range maps. A handy desk reference for geologists, this book is also a source of information for anyone interested in the evolution of California's terrain.

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Earth: Portrait of a Planet 4th Edition by Stephen Marshak

Earth: Portrait of a Planet 4th Edition by Stephen Marshak offers the perfect balance between an authoritative, yet accessible text and a stunning narrative art program. This makes it the book of choice for instructors and students, who all have their own diverse styles of both teaching and learning.

This edition emphasizes active student learning with a new chapter format, interactive media, and the power and insight of Google Earth. Using satellite and aerial photography, Google Earth™ creates spectacular 3-D maps of the planet's surface. Utilizing this technology, Steven Marshak has developed Geotours for every chapter in the text, taking students on virtual fieldtrips where they can apply textbook lessons to real-world geological features.

This text constitutes a major revision, packed with recent updates and new features such as beautiful and innovative narrative figures, stimulating inquiry-based pedagogy, a tightened core narrative, hundreds of new photographs, and coverage of hot topics, like the March 2011 earthquake/tsunami that devastated Japan, the rare element crisis, the shifting price of oil, and the recent tornado outbreaks.

This book includes chapters, framed by a Geopuzzle or guiding question, and concludes with a Take-Home Message and On Further Thought questions which synthesize core ideas and help students retain information. With over 100 new figures, including new "What a Geologist Sees" figures, revised and improved synoptic paintings by Gary Hincks, more satellite photos, as well as new animations on StudySpace and zoomable images on the instructors' CD-ROM, theEarth art program is as visually appealing as it is pedagogically sound.

The Earth: Videos of a Planet Instructor's DVD features 24 short film clips carefully selected from the U.S. Geological Survey archives. New 3D simulations illustrate complex geologic phenomena on subjects including the formation of the solar system, plate tectonics, continental collision, and glacier erosion. The Instructors CD-Rom includes online lecture PowerPoints, clicker questions, illustrations and photographs from the text, and more, provide a rich array of visual resources for use in the classroom.

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Earth Science 13th Edition by Tarbuck and Lutgens

Earth Science 13th Edition, by Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens and Dennis G Tasa provides student-friendly overview of our physical environment that offers balanced, up-to-date coverage of geology, oceanography, astronomy, and meteorology. The authors focus on readability, with clear, example-driven explanations of concepts and events.

The Thirteenth Edition incorporates a new active learning approach, a fully updated visual program, and is available for the first time with MasteringGeology—the most complete, easy-to-use, engaging tutorial and assessment tool available, and also entirely new to the Earth science course. The language of this book is straightforward and written to be understood. Clear, readable discussions with a minimum of technical language are the rule.

Dennis Tasa, a gifted artist and respected geologist and illustrator progresses his outstanding illustrations in this edition. Truly an extension of the written story of geology, Tasa’s illustrations now show greater color and shading contrasts, more “narration,” and additional photo comparisons to guide students more clearly than ever before. Without question Tarbuck and Lutgens have an unblemished reputation as the most dependable textbooks for geology and Earth science. Instructors can count on having a well-written, reliable book and thoroughly integrated and tested supplements.

This edition presents a number of updates including new modules on atmospheric science and oceanography. For a more logical progression of topics and to make the book even more reader friendly, coverage of plate tectonics now precedes earthquakes and Earth’s interior. Chapter 20 is now titled “World Climates and Global Climate Change." The revision reflects the latest from the 2007 reports of IPCC as well as new material and graphics relating to climate change. The ever strong section on astronomy has been completely revised, updated, and substantially rewritten for the most up to date and readable treatment.

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Geography: Realms, Regions and Concepts 15th Edition

Geography: Realms, Regions and Concepts 15th Edition, by Harm de Blij, Peter O. Muller and Jan Nijman provides a comprehensive understanding about the world with a long history of on authoritative content, outstanding cartography, currency, and comprehensive coverage, in a technology-rich package. A new online World Regional Geography program is one of many new strong and effective technologies included.

New Organization! Chapters are now divided into A/B sections. Within each chapter, Part A, Defining the Realm, examines developments that unfold across the entire realm or major parts of it. In Part B, Regions of the Realm, the authors explore the regions within the realms to view developments at a finer resolution and examine the role of individual states and national cultures.

New and updated content incorporated into the narrative of every chapter. Chapters 8A and 8B (South Asia), for example, now discusses recent developments in the cultural and religious conflict between Pakistan and India, as well as a more detailed discussion of economic growth and effects of globalization in South Asia. New “Voice From the Region” feature, in every chapter. Each essay showcases the local perspective of an individual who resides in the realm.

There are many new photographs and field notes, taken by co-author Jan Nijman while doing fieldwork. New BBC videos can be used as lecture-launchers in class. This book helps readers build and develop their “mental map” of the world around them. Topics covered in this text are diverse and the skills, concepts, ideas, and terms that students are expected to learn are numerous. Regions is a time-tested and carefully crafted text with a long history of authority and dependability.

The continued focus on creating strong and effective content and technology to empower learning allows instructors to structure their students’ learning experience both inside and outside of the classroom. A robust suite of resources, assignments built around raw data, and map quizzes/tests encourage interaction at multiple cognitive levels. Having this interactivity built around “tried-and-true” content will help readers construct and explain their “mental maps” of the world while furthering their understanding and application of important concepts, ideas, and terms.

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Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology 9th Edition, Busch

Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology 9th Edition, by Richard M. Busch examines the basic processes of geology and their applications to everyday life. Featuring contributions from over 170 highly regarded geologists and geoscience educators, along with an exceptional illustration program by Dennis Tasa, this edition offers a new activities-based approach that gives you a more complete learning experience in the lab.

With the input of more than 100 contributing authors and peer reviewers, Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology is the most richly-illustrated, state-of-the art, user-friendly laboratory available for introductory geology and geoscience. Key This manual consists of fifteen laboratories on the most widely- requested topics. Each laboratory is comprised of introductory materials, 3-7 laboratory exercises, and handy tear-out worksheets.

Laboratories are written in a consistent, user-friendly style and format based on contributions from 45 geologists and geoscience educators. A highly flexible format allows picking and choosing labs. Stimulating visuals! Dennis Tasa, a highly-respected geology illustrator, provides superior art that is pedagogically effective and geologically accurate. Also included is an abundance of high-quality photographs, images, stereograms, maps, and charts to reinforce the visual aspect of geology and enhance student learning.

All labs have been reorganized into a new format that focuses on labs as Activities, complete with tear-out activity sheets rather than lists of questions. The Activities provide firsthand experiences that are designed to appeal to multiple types of student learning and focus on development of both skills and geologic content.

Activities are designed for students to build skills (e.g., observing, investigating, measuring, recording data, charting, graphing and mapping); apply skills and knowledge to analyze and evaluate samples, data, maps, models, and images; and record data/results and inferences.

Tear-out activity sheets are provided in the lab manual separate from significant text, figures, and other supporting lab manual content that students will need to for future study and use of the manual. Instructors save time, resources, and money, because they no longer need to design, photocopy, and hand out activity sheets.

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Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology 11th Edition

Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology 11th Edition, by Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens and Dennis G Tasa offers its strong focus on readability and engaging, instructive illustrations, interactive “SmartFigures,” and a highly anticipated learning path that facilitates active learning.

This book maintains its highly visual, non-technical survey and up-to-date coverage of foundational physical geology principles. The authors’ emphasis on currency and relevance includes the latest thinking in the field, particularly in the dynamic area of plate tectonics. Boldmagazine-like design supporting the learning path is visually appealing and provides an effective showcase for the program’s highly respected artwork by Dennis Tasa.

Smaller, more manageable content modules in each chapter make key concepts more accessible than ever. SmartFigures are videos that digitally walk students through key chapter illustrations and are accessed in the printed text via scannable QR codes. Students can also access SmartFigures from the Study Area in MasteringGeology.

Geographics are contemporary, compelling visual representations that present complex information at a glance, simplifying students’ ability to synthesize and recall information. Eye on the Earth feature engages students with active learning tasks, asking them to perform critical thinking and visual analysis tasks to analyze data and make predictions.

Art that teaches and motivates includes high-quality photographs and line art that were carefully selected to aid understanding, add realism, and heighten student interest. The art program is the work of Dennis Tasa, a gifted artist and respected geological illustrator. Strong Readability is achieved through the book's straightforward language, written to be understood. Clear, readable discussions with a minimum of technical language are the rule.

Focus on Basic Principles is stronger than ever with the Eleventh Edition, fostering student understanding of basic principles while also addressing topical issues. Flexibility is achieved through the text's adaptable organization meeting the needs and desires of the instructor. Realizing the broad diversity of introductory courses in both content and approach, we have designed each chapter to be as self-contained as possible so that material may be taught in a different sequence according the preference of the instructor.

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Cartography: Visualization of Geospatial Data 3rd Edition

Cartography: Visualization of Geospatial Data 3rd Edition, by Menno-Jan Kraak and Ferjan Ormeling integrates cutting-edge technology with traditional cartographic principles. This text provides a framework for effectively visualizing and analyzing geospatial data. It gives students critical concepts and methods for harnessing the enormous amount of geospatial data that is available on the Internet and creating maps that can support real-world decision making.

The writing style is straightforward and accessible. Illustrated throughout with highly instructive diagrams and sample maps, the book includes 58 color plates. It represents the best integration of geographic information science and cartography to date. It tightly integrates geospatial technologies and cartography into a comprehensive view of current practice. The book's coverage of theoretical and technical aspects of cartography would be useful for introductory and intermediate courses that utilize geographic information systems for lab exercises.

This text presents technology and mapping concepts as one integral whole to help students navigate the complex world of contemporary multimedia. Kraak and Ormeling are experienced practitioners who go beyond cartographic basics to explain the fundamentals of spatial data serving online, spatial analysis, and animation. This is an excellent text for an upper-level class in geovisualization or multimedia.

Authors present a thorough, current discussion of principles and best practices for visualization of spatial data. They explain cartographic theory and provide examples of relevant applications. This is a valuable resource for students new to using GIS for spatial data visualization, as well as for more advanced cartographers interested in furthering their knowledge of principles of dynamic geovisualization design. For the practitioner, the book also includes valuable information on copyright issues, cartographic liability, and methods for testing usability of map designs.

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Making Maps: A Visual Guide to Map Design for GIS 2nd Edition

Making Maps: A Visual Guide to Map Design for GIS 2nd Edition, by John Krygier and Denis Wood describes everything from locating and processing data to making decisions about layout, symbols, color, and type. Readers are invited to think critically about both the technical features and social significance of maps as they learn to create better maps of their own.

Acclaimed for its innovative use of visual material, this book is engaging, clear, and compelling—exactly how an effective map should be. Nearly every page is organized around maps and other figures (many in full color) that illustrate all aspects of map making, including instructive examples of both good and poor design choices.

Building on their solid first edition, Krygier and Wood have created a new and much richer follow-up. The second edition represents a serious reworking of subject matter and graphics. The book uses extraordinary map exemplars to address the full range of basic cartographic concepts and to demonstrate many subtle and advanced design techniques as well.

This text is appropriate for beginning to intermediate college cartography students and others who want to tap into the power of map creation. Addressing current social issues including map agendas, ethics, and democracy, it is the kind of book that will inspire readers and cultivate admiration for the field.

Krygier and Wood’s book should be used by anyone interested in the way the world looks, the way the world works, or the way the world should be. It remains the most accessible yet comprehensive guide of its kind. The second edition meets the needs and expectations of the 'Google generation' of map users while remaining true to the guiding principles that govern how maps look, work, and function. The very accessible, extensively illustrated format makes the book easily usable by students at all levels, as well as those taking steps to develop expertise in cartographic design.

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GIS Tutorial for Health 4th Edition by Kristen S. Kurland

GIS Tutorial for Health 4th Edition by Kristen S. Kurland and Wilpen L. Gorr is fully revised and updated for ArcGIS® Desktop 10 software. To better support skill building and GIS analysis, this workbook features extended introductions to eleven tutorials addressing significant issues of health care and policy planning.

Step-by-step exercises cover health map basics, data preparation for maps, and spatial analysis of health issues using GIS. Complete with a 180-day trial of ArcGIS® Desktop 10 and exercise datasets, this book is a valuable resource for the classroom, as well as the individual user.

Kristen S. Kurland is a professor of architecture, information systems, and public policy at H. John Heinz III College and School of Architecture, Carnegie Mellon University, where she teaches and researches GIS, building information modeling (BIM), computer-aided design (CAD), 3D visualization, and infrastructure management.

Wilpen L. Gorr is a professor of public policy and management and information systems at the School of Public Policy and Management, H. John Heinz III College, Carnegie Mellon University, where he teaches and researches GIS applications. He is also chairman of the school’s Master of Science in Public Policy and Management degree program.

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Semiology of Graphics: Diagrams, Networks, Maps by Jacques Bertin

Semiology of Graphics: Diagrams, Networks, Maps by Jacques Bertin holds a significant place in the theory of information design. Founded on Jacques Bertin’s practical experience as a cartographer, Part One of this work is an unprecedented attempt to synthesize principles of graphic communication with the logic of standard rules applied to writing and topography.

Part Two brings Bertin’s theory to life, presenting a close study of graphic techniques including shape, orientation, color, texture, volume, and size in an array of more than 1,000 maps and diagrams.

It is internationally recognized as a foundational work in the fields of design and cartography. Now, with a new epilogue written by the author shortly before his death, this new 2010 edition in English reawakens us to the information design possibilities of modern technology.

Jacques Bertin was a French cartographer and theorist, and a world renowned authority on the subject of information visualization. In 1954, he founded the Cartographic Laboratory of the École Pratique des Hautes Études, and in 1957 he was named director of education. In 1967, Bertin became a professor at the Sorbonne, and in 1974 he was appointed director of education and director of the Geographical Laboratory of the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales. In the late 1970s, he became head of research at the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique.

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GIS Cartography: A Guide to Effective Map Design

GIS Cartography: A Guide to Effective Map Design by Gretchen N. Peterson covers all facets of map creation with full of in-depth information and advice. It covers classic cartographic standards such as colors, fonts, data specific mapping techniques; cultivation of creative skills, and supplies recommendations for novel design approaches.

Featuring a down-to-earth writing style, the book includes a layout element checklist, font size charts, geologic color standards, file format pros and cons, and examples of layout designs. A companion Web site, hosted by the author, provides more learning materials, a free downloadable poster covering key content from this book, and links to other helpful Web sites.

The book does not focus on any particular software platform, therefore does not contain the traditional screen shot format with "click on this" and "use this menu" type of instructions. This format allows the guide to be used with any map making software. The author draws on classic map-design concepts, the latest design theory, and other disciplines, demonstrating how to create end results that exemplify what map ought to be: clear, informative, and uniquely suited to their purpose.

Maps, either printed or digital, can create effective communication with bosses, clients, other scientists, and the public. However, entry level GISers often find that map design was given short shrift in their pre-professional life. It is time for the GIS field, which is maturing in other ways, to improve its skills in this area. Based on the author’s more than ten years of research and practice in map design, this text provides the tools to create truly sophisticated maps.

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Cartography: Thematic Map Design 6th Edition, Borden Dent

Cartography: Thematic Map Design 6th Edition, by Borden Dent, Jeff Torguson and Thomas Hodler introduces students to the different types of map projections, map design, and map production. Cartography is generally for a sophomore or junior level course for geography majors and many professors are beginning to introduce computer cartography throughout the course.

While the focus remains on the principles of thematic map design, all chapters are updated, now providing a more integrated, practical link between cartographic theory and practice for users of GIS, computer mapping, and graphic design software. The goal of this new edition is to provide an in-depth discussion of the process of designing maps for displaying spatial information.

The intended audience of this text is rather broad based. It includes instructors and students of higher education classes in cartography focusing on the design and creation of thematic maps. Both instructors and students will appreciate the straightforward presentation of material, including over 120 newly designed graphics and map examples, as well as the authors’ suggestions for the do’s and don’ts of map design.

Other users include a range from cartographic professionals to novice users of software that produce maps. For those professionals who wish to have a modern reference book to which they can turn for review of thematic map design principles, this text will serve them well. The book is written in user-friendly language that even the most novice generator of maps can easily follow. It is especially beneficial to those individuals who wish an understanding of map design that goes beyond the use of software default settings.

This text will provide each user with an overview of cartographic design of thematic maps based upon the three authors’ combined professional and academic experience of over fifty years. The text’s 17 chapters are presented in five parts, each of which has a focus that bonds the chapters together. Users of the previous edition of the text will notice that the chapter on Geographic Information Systems has been removed since the text is now GIS-friendly throughout.

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Introduction to Atmospheric Chemistry by Daniel Jacob

Introduction to Atmospheric Chemistry by Daniel Jacob shows students how to use basic principles of physics and chemistry to describe a complex system such as the atmosphere. He also seeks to give students an overview of the current state of research and the work that led to this point.

Atmospheric chemistry is one of the fastest growing fields in the earth sciences. Until now, however, there has been no book designed to help students capture the essence of the subject in a brief course of study. Daniel Jacob, a leading researcher and teacher in the field, addresses that problem by presenting the first textbook on atmospheric chemistry for a one-semester course. Based on the approach he developed in his class at Harvard, Jacob introduces students in clear and concise chapters to the fundamentals as well as the latest ideas and findings in the field.

Jacob begins with atmospheric structure, design of simple models, atmospheric transport, and the continuity equation, and continues with geochemical cycles, the greenhouse effect, aerosols, stratospheric ozone, the oxidizing power of the atmosphere, smog, and acid rain. Each chapter concludes with a problem set based on recent scientific literature.

This is a novel approach to problem-set writing, and one that successfully introduces students to the prevailing issues. This is a major contribution to a growing area of study and will be welcomed enthusiastically by students and teachers alike. The book is well suited to support students in introductory courses and provides a sound physical basis for more advanced work.

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Tornado Alley: Monster Storms of the Great Plains

Tornado Alley: Monster Storms of the Great Plains by Howard B. Bluestein takes us on an exciting scientific ride to the land of these monsters. He captures the excitement of `the chase' in words and pictures like few authors can. Not only a chase to see and document nature's most fearsome whirlwinds, but the chase and excitement of science and scientists as they seek to unravel the mysteries of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.

Bluestein, a professor of meteorology at the University of Oklahoma, has been pursuing tornadoes since long before storm-chasing emerged as a hobby of choice for thrill seekers. Though his motivation is primarily scientific, he acknowledges the role awe plays in his quest to understand these violent yet magnificent storms. He invites readers to accompany him on his two decades of storm-tracking through the famed "Tornado Alley" of the American Great Plains.

When Bluestein points excitedly at a tornado or cloud formation, he directs the reader's gaze not to the power of the event alone, but also to details of its form and dynamics. In doing so, he employs the straightforward and often detailed discourse of the enthusiastic scientist discussing the topic that has driven his intellectual life. The book's historical organization traces the development of severe-weather science through the last half-century, from early anecdotal observations to today's high-technology measurements.

The story ends where it began: at the dawn of a new quest into fuller understanding of the origin and development of these monster storms, demanding ever more detailed observations using ever advancing technology plus an ample dose of old-fashioned human curiosity and awe. Myriad illustrations and vivid photographs, many of which Bluestein himself shot, help break up the dense technical prose.

From taking us from the early days of tornado research, to an encounter with an F5 monster, to helping us better understand how thunderstorms form, to a day when cowboys lassoed an errant instrument, Tornado Alley is a written and visual treat for anyone who has ever been fascinated by the awesome power of nature, and wondered what it would be like to be on the ultimate chase

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After the Flood by Robert Polidori and Jeff L. Rosenheim

After the Flood by Robert Polidori and Jeff L. Rosenheim plunges the reader into hurricane Katrina's wake of destruction across the Gulf coast. Oversize photos capture the stark reality: whole neighborhoods under water and later in shambles, and close-ups of sodden bedrooms, mud-scoured kitchens and painterly mold spores.

As the more than 500 photos taken between September 2005 and April 2006 progress, destruction eventually gives way to temporary trailers, which appear next to the rubble. The poignant absence of humans and short captions give the collection a powerful austerity, though some viewers may find it relentlessly clinical.

In late September 2005, Robert Polidori traveled to New Orleans to record the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina and by the city's broken levees. He found the streets deserted, and, without electricity, eerily dark. The next day he began to photograph, house by house: "All the places I went in, the doors were just open. They had been opened by what I collectively call "the army", of maybe 20 National Guards from New Hampshire, 15 policemen from Minneapolis, 20 firefighters from New York...

On maybe half of them or a third of them that I went in, I think that the occupants had been there prior. And some of them did leave certain funeral-like mementos before they left. Maybe right after the waters receded they had the chance to just--to go back to their place and just see, and realize there's nothing worth saving." Amidst all this, Polidori has found something worth saving, has created mementos for those who could not return, documenting the paradoxically beautiful wreckage. In classical terms, he has found ruins.

The abandoned houses he recorded were still waterlogged as he entered and as he learned (by trial and error, a process that including finding a dead body) the language of signs and codes in which rescue workers had spray-painted each house's siding. He sees the resulting photographs as the work of a psychological witness, mapping the lives of the absent and deceased through what remains of their belongings and their homes.

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