Historical geology and palaeogeology

This 2002 book provides a cultural and ecological history of European impact on the Great Barrier Reef.

The definitive field guide to North American saltwater fish-from the absolute authority on sportfishing Before you head out to the open seas, listen up: Your tackle box is not complete without Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Saltwater Fish!

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.

The second revised edition of the Encyclopedia of Quaternary Science, Four Volume Set, provides both students and professionals with an up-to-date reference work on this important and highly varied area of research.

Ostracod crustaceans, common microfossils in marine and freshwater sedimentary records, supply evidence of past climatic conditions via indicator species, transfer function and mutual climatic range approaches as well as the trace element and stable isotope geochemistry of their shells.

The book presents an up-to-date, detailed overview of the Quaternary glaciations all over the world, not only with regard to stratigraphy but also with regard to major glacial landforms and the extent of the respective ice sheets.

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

This unique treatment of geomorphology, first published in 1986, provides a comprehensive work to enable students to see the subject as a whole.

This book, first published in 1986, is an excellent introduction to the main topics of economic and applied geology for undergraduate students of geology, geophysics, mining geology and civil engineering.

The tropics provide the key to understanding much biological and Earth science.

This book, first published in 1965, was the first by a British soil expert in which he wrote a study of his subject from a geographical, not an agricultural or biological, viewpoint.

This unique treatment of geomorphology, first published in 1986, provides a comprehensive work to enable students to see the subject as a whole.

This book, first published in 1965, was the first by a British soil expert in which he wrote a study of his subject from a geographical, not an agricultural or biological, viewpoint.

The tropics provide the key to understanding much biological and Earth science.

This book, first published in 1986, is an excellent introduction to the main topics of economic and applied geology for undergraduate students of geology, geophysics, mining geology and civil engineering.

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

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

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

There's simply no limit to the sins people will commit for a tasty meal.

How much has human history been influenced by the earth and its processes?

The Sykes-Picot Agreement was one of the defining moments in the history of the modern Middle East.

Spark a passion for sailng and the outdoors in your childFrom the Moonbeam Children s Book Awardsbronze medal winner!

As the owner of one of the world's most elaborate sea glass collections, Mary Beth Beuke gets to talk about these prized ocean gems on a daily basis.

The fourth volume in the Harte Research Institute's landmark scientific series on the Gulf of Mexico provides a comprehensive study of ecosystem-based management, analyzing key coastal ecosystems in eleven Gulf Coast states from Florida to Quintana Roo and presenting case studies in which this integrated approach was tested in both the US and in Mexico.

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

The beautifully written story of shells and their makers, and our relationships with them.

'I absolutely loved it - what a wise, brilliant book - so well observed on families and love and the secrets we keep.

It was a desperate mission that made front-page headlines and captured the attention of millions of readers around the world.

The Floating Egg begins with the search for an alchemist's secret, and ends with the re-imagination of a past world.

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).

Discover the enthralling story of the HMS Queen Elizabeth, the Royal Navy's largest ever aircraft carrier and SUBJECT OF THE MAJOR NEW BBC DOCUMENTARY SERIES THE WARSHIP'Fascinating, often funny and sometimes moving .

"e;What a great book!

How do plate tectonics work?

Conus is the largest genus of animals in the sea, occurring throughout the world's tropical and subtropical oceans and contributing significantly to marine biodiversity.

From shark attack survivor to the shark's biggest advocate, Paul de Gelder tells us just why these majestic diverse animals need our help as much as we need them.

Think like you've got nine brains, feel like you've got three hearts, and hug as though you have eight arms.

There are fewer grey seals in the world than endangered African elephants, but the British Isles host almost half of this global population.

'Heart-warming and life-affirming, full of humour and compassion' ADELE PARKS, PLATINUM'A beautifully warm-hearted tale of friendship and hope' MY WEEKLY'I loved this incredibly touching book.

Sharks are ruthlessly efficient predators, the apex of 450 million years of evolution.

Over 200 pages of legends, spells, facts and mermaid crafts!

The little-known history of how the Sahara was transformed from a green and fertile land into the largest hot desert in the worldThe Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world, equal in size to China or the United States.

When he's not negotiating his way around a sand bar, there's nothing a sailor likes more than propping up the bar - and telling tall tales and saucy jokes.

Shallow Seas are the most biologically rich and productive areas of the world ocean.

This lushly illustrated and fully comprehensive book about the wildlife, landscapes and history of Pembrokeshire is a much-anticipated addition to the New Naturalist series, and reveals the incredible wealth of biodiversity present in the region.

A practical guide for kids aged 7-11, by popular Really Wild Show presenter Nick Baker, full of exciting things to see and do pretty much everywhere.

An identification guide to the most important and best known dinosaursDo you know the difference between a Coelophysis and a Diplodocus?

The New Naturalist editors believe this to be the greatest general work on the subject ever written.

The Collins Nature Library is a new series of classic British nature writing - reissues of long-lost seminal works.

Discover over 1,200 species of animals and plants found in the coastal regions of Britain and make the most of your surroundings, whether you are on a holiday browse or serious quest.

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