Historical geology and palaeogeology

This book, first published in 1987, contains a collection of papers presented at the 18th Binghamton Symposium, focusing on the topic of catastrophic flooding.

This book, first published in 1986, stems from the 1986 Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium.

Declared ';the best survival book in a decade' by Outside Magazine, 438 Days is the true story of the man who survived fourteen months in a small boat drifting seven thousand miles across the Pacific Ocean.

This study explains the Greco-Roman urban form as it relates to the geological basis at selected sites in the Mediterranean basin.

This book, first published in 1985, arises from the 14th Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium.

This volume provides a textbook and reference work on the physical and biotic landscapes of Southern Africa.

'Full of wonder and forensic intelligence' Isabella Tree, author of WildingA moving account of Madagascar told by a researcher who has spent over fifty years investigating the mysteries of this remarkable island.

This volume examines prehistoric copper mining in Europe, from the first use of the metal eight thousand years ago in the Balkans to its widespread adoption during the Bronze Age.

This book, first published in 1973, focuses on non-urban terrain, and presents a uniquely balanced historical treatment of both the land degradation induced by man and his efforts at conservation, preservation and reclamation.

Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle beckon curious beachcombers with miles of wave-swept Gulf coastline.

This book, first published in 1981, provides an excellent introductory analysis to plate tectonic theory.

Pictures of Time Beneath examines three celebrated heritage landscapes: Adelaide’s Hallett Cove, Lake Callabonna in the far north of South Australia, and the World Heritage listed Willandra Lakes Region of New South Wales.

This single-volume resource explores the five major oceans of the world, addressing current issues such as sea rise and climate change and explaining the significance of the oceans from historical, geographic, and cultural perspectives.

In this lively history and celebration of the Pacific razor clam, David Berger shares with us his love affair with the glossy, gold-colored Siliqua patula and gets into the nitty-gritty of how to dig, clean, and cook them using his favorite recipes.

This book, first published in 1985, conveys the flavours of geomorphology and the bases of its ideas.

An idiosyncratic, richly illustrated guide to Britain's rivers, seas and shores, for everyone who loves the water and the natural world - a Norwegian Wood for Britain's watersThis is a book for those who want to understand better how the waters surrounding us affect our daily lives, how it imperceptibly but crucially shapes our actions, and has shaped our landscape for millenia.

An up-to-date synthesis of comparative diving physiology research, illustrating the features of dive performance and its biomedical and ecological relevance.

Few parts of our British islands can compare with our sea coasts as plant hunting ground.

'Astonishing' - New ScientistIcy, rocky, sometimes dusty, always mysterious comets and asteroids are among the Solar System's very oldest inhabitants, formed within a swirling cloud of gas and dust in the area of space that eventually hosted the Sun and its planets.

Workable solutions, and stories of success, for saving the ocean environment.

A practical and fascinating guidebook covering the fishes, invertebrates and other marine life of the North Sea and English Channel.

Places the history of geology into the larger context of the history of science in general.

A new and updated edition of this popular title covering the fishes, invertebrates and other marine life of the Mediterranean Sea.

This book, first published in 1978, provides a comprehensive guide to soil properties in any major world region.

The northeastern seaboard of North America, extending from Labrador to Cape Cod, was the first region of North America to suffer from human exploitation.

Approximately 70 percent of the world's population is concentrated in the coastal borderlands, which geologists recognize to be the present continental margins.

It may be a "e;best-kept secret,"e; but central Texas has some of the best fly fishing in America.

This book, first published in 1981, provides an excellent introductory analysis to plate tectonic theory.

Another volume in the widely-read New Naturalist series, this book is an in-depth study of the natural developments and history of Galloway and surrounding areas.

The many economic factors affecting sustainability of the Gulf of Mexico region are perhaps as important as the waves on its shores and its abundant marine life.

';The sea is as near as we come to another world.

Britain, Ireland and their surrounding areas have a remarkably varied geology for so small a fragment of continental crust.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning view of the continent, across the fortieth parallel and down through 4.

With strong personal and professional ties to the Gulf of Mexico, marine geologist John B.

This book, first published in 1902, is the product of the detailed geological survey undertaken by the Borneo Expedition of the late nineteenth century.

"e;What a great book!

The Geologic Time Scale 2012, winner of a 2012 PROSE Award Honorable Mention for Best Multi-volume Reference in Science from the Association of American Publishers, is the framework for deciphering the history of our planet Earth.

This book, first published in 1980, is a timely and comprehensive appraisal of thresholds in geomorphology.

A comprehensive, authoritative account of the natural history of the seashore, from earliest times to the present day.

In The Book of Tides, William Thomson took the reader on a mesmerising journey round the coast of Britain.

This volume is an integrated overview and synthesis of available data relating to the Quaternary evolution of the River Trent.

Biggest of all fish and the best equipped for hunting, sharks live in every ocean.

This volume brings together essays that measure the life history of stone tools relative to retouch values, raw material constraints and evolutionary processes.

'Brilliantly written and genuinely one of the most important books I have ever read' - Ellie Mae O'Hagan An engrossing exploration of the science, history and politics of the Anthropocene, one of the most important scientific ideas of our time, from two world-renowned expertsMeteorites, methane, mega-volcanoes and now human beings; the old forces of nature that transformed Earth many millions of years ago are joined by another: us.

The story behind the major motion picture from Disneystarring Chris Pine, Eric Bana, and Casey Affleckwritten by a recognized master of the genre';a blockbuster account of tragedy at sea' (The Providence Journal).

New York Times bestselling author Susan Donovan welcomes you to Bayberry Island, a special place where a bronze mermaid statue promises to grant true love to anyone with an open heart.