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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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