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Get the Summary of Ed Conway's Material World in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: The fiber-optic cables that weave the World Wide Web, the copper veins of our electric grids, the silicon chips and lithium batteries that power our phones and cars: though it can feel like we now live in a weightless world of information-what Ed Conway calls "the ethereal world"-our twenty-first-century...
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Why has the world been unable to address global warming? Science policy expert Roger Pielke, Jr., says it's not the fault of those who reject the Kyoto Protocol, but those who support it, and the magical thinking that the agreement represents. In The Climate Fix, Pielke offers a way to repair climate policy, shifting the debate away from meaningless targets and toward a revolution in how the world's economy is powered, while de-fanging the venomous...
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This first volume begins with a general introduction to the overall series, and describes the motivations that led to its writing and the aims and methods adopted. A general description of the "science of geology" as we know it today is included, as well as a description of the various theories and factions involved. A brief description of each volume of the series is also included. The question of Atlantis is generally answered in the first six volumes,...
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Richard V. Fisher is Professor Emeritus of Geological Sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he has taught and researched since 1955. In 1997, he was awarded the Thorarinsson Medal, the highest honor of the International Society of Volcanologists. Fisher is the coauthor, with Grant Heiken and Jeffrey B. Hulen, of Volcanoes: Crucibles of Change (Princeton). He also wrote Pyroclastic Rocks with H.-U. Schmincke and coedited Sedimentation...
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In this novel, we aim to spark a debate about the crucial need to preserve the delicate balance between the multiverse and the living. We explore various theories about the celestial system and living beings, taking into account a multitude of factors and variables. Our ultimate goal, however, is to emphasize the importance of viewing Earth as an integral part of a larger whole, subject to both internal and external factors, some of which are beyond...
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The description for this book, A View of the Sea: A Discussion between a Chief Engineer and an Oceanographer about the Machinery of the Ocean Circulation, will be forthcoming. "Henry Stommel has interesting and often original views about life in general and science in particular, some of which shine through in the anecdotes and 'one-liners' that enliven every chapter of what will doubtless and deservedly prove to be a highly successful attempt to...
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Pool tables, shower tiles, and pizza stones all have something in common-they are all made with metamorphic rocks! But what do you know about these rocks? Dig deep below Earth's surface to find these ever-changing rocks. Follow along with the different ways these rocks form, find out what metamorphic rocks look like up close, and see how people have used them over the years. Dyslexic-friendly font and design in this curricular hi-lo series makes Earth...
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From frying pans to paving stones, igneous rocks are everywhere. But what do you know about this common rock? Dive under Earth's crust to find the scorching source material for these rocks. Then, follow along with the different ways these rocks form, find out what they look like up close, and explore some famous and fascinating igneous formations. Dyslexic-friendly font and design in this curricular hi-lo series makes Earth science approachable for...
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From the tops of tall mountains to the rocks in the ground beneath our feet, rocks are always changing. How do they do this? Follow along with the different ways rocks form and find out what the changes look like up close. Dyslexic-friendly font and design in this curricular hi-lo series makes Earth science approachable for all!
Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Dig into geology with this high-interest low-reading level series. An engaging...
10) Minerals
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They are in cell phones and toothpaste. Minerals are everywhere! But what do you really know about minerals? Explore how minerals form. Dig deep to see how we get minerals from rocks. And look to the streets, jewelry, food, and more to see how we use minerals in our everyday lives. Dyslexic-friendly font and design in this curricular hi-lo series makes Earth science approachable for all!
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From sidewalk chalk to the Grand Canyon, sedimentary rocks are everywhere. But what do you know about this common rock? Dig into the layers of sediment to follow along with the different ways these rocks form and change, find out what they look like up close, and explore some of the most famous and fascinating sedimentary rocks. Dyslexic-friendly font and design in this curricular hi-lo series makes Earth science approachable for all!
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Beginning at the moment of creation with the Big Bang, Here on Earth explores the evolution of Earth from a galactic cloud of dust and gas to a planet with a metallic core and early signs of life within a billion years of being created. In a compelling narrative, Flannery describes the formation of the Earth's crust and atmosphere, as well as the transformation of the planet's oceans from toxic brews of metals (such as iron, copper, and lead) to life-sustaining...
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Get the Summary of Susan Casey's The Wave in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Wave" by Susan Casey delves into the world of giant waves and those who seek them out. The book centers on the North Shore of Maui, home to the legendary wave Jaws, which draws surfers like Laird Hamilton who thrive on its eighty-foot swells. Casey recounts her experiences with Hamilton and other big-wave surfers, exploring the dangers,...
14) Geo-Gráficos
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¿Por qué las estrellas son de diferentes colores? ¿A qué tamaño se ve el Sol desde otros planetas? El universo y la Tierra están llenos de secretos y curiosidades sorprendentes. Este libro te las explica mediante extraordinarios gráficos geométricos llenos de color, que facilitan la comparación y que llevan el arte a la geografía.
Un atlas atípico en el que los planetas, los continentes, las islas…, se transforman en círculos, polígonos,...
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Embark on an enlightening journey with The Geology of Greece, the second installment in The Legend of Atlantis and The Science of Geology series. In this compelling volume, which forms the second part of the foundational two-book set that inaugurates the series, the focus turns once again to Atlantis, continuing the insightful investigation initiated in volume 1. This volume begins with the Egyptian priest's account of ancient Greece and the great...
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Get the Summary of Simon Winchester & Soun Vannithone's The Map That Changed the World in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Map That Changed the World" chronicles the life and work of William Smith, an English geologist who created the first detailed geological map of England. Born in 1769 in Churchill, Oxfordshire, Smith grew up during a time of significant scientific and industrial change. Despite his modest...
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The Euahlayi Tribe; a study of aboriginal life in Australia by K. Langloh Parker. Introduction by Andrew Lang
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"One of New York Times Book Review's 100 Notable Books of the Year for 2004" "One of Discover Magazine's Top Science Books of the Year for 2004" Simon Lamb is Lecturer in the Department of Earth Sciences at Oxford University and a Fellow of St. Cross College. He is coauthor of Earth Story: The Forces That Have Shaped Our Planet, recently revised in paperback by Princeton University Press.
How do high mountain ranges form on the face of the Earth?...
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Geology by Frank H. T. Rhodes, an informative Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press, covers the five billion years of history that have given the earth its present form, including:
The earth's relation to the rest of the universe
The rocks and minerals of which it is made
The effects of glaciers, gravity, volcanoes, and other forces
Illustrated in full color, this guide is valuable for everyone interested in our planet, the ultimate basis of our...
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