Download or read book 20 Things You Didn t Know about Geology written by DOUG. BRADLEY and published by PowerKids Press. This book was released on 2022-12-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geology isn't just the study of Earth and its history. It's the study of volcanoes, earthquakes, diamonds, gold, fossils, and glaciers! Inside this detailed guide, readers will learn about these topics and a lot more. Information is presented in a series of fascinating geological facts that are sure to capture readers' attention. Dazzling photographs of Earth and its many resources help draw in readers and aid in reader comprehension.
Download or read book Terroir written by James E. Wilson (Geologist) and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The French word terroir is used to describe all the ecological factors that make a particular type of wine special to the region of its origin. James E. Wilson uses his training as a geologist and his years of research in the wine regions of France to fully examine the concept of terroir. The result combines natural history, social history, and scientific study, making this a unique book that all wine connoisseurs and professionals will want close at hand. In Part One Wilson introduces the full range of environmental factors that together form terroir. He explains France's geological foundation; its soil, considered the "soul" of a vineyard; the various climates and microclimates; the vines, their history and how each type has evolved; and the role that humans--from ancient monks to modern enologists--have played in viticulture. Part Two examines the history and habitat of each of France's major wine regions. Wilson explores the question of why one site yields great wines while an adjacent site yields wines of lesser quality. He also looks at cultural influences such as migration and trade and at the adaptations made by centuries of vignerons to produce distinctive wine styles. Wilson skillfully presents both technical information and personal anecdotes, and the book's photographs, maps, and geologic renderings are extremely helpful. The appendices contain a glossary and information on the labeling of French wines. With a wealth of information explained in clear English, Wilson's book enables wine readers to understand and appreciate the mystique of terroir. The French word terroir is used to describe all the ecological factors that make a particular type of wine special to the region of its origin. James E. Wilson uses his training as a geologist and his years of research in the wine regions of France to fully examine the concept of terroir. The result combines natural history, social history, and scientific study, making this a unique book that all wine connoisseurs and professionals will want close at hand. In Part One Wilson introduces the full range of environmental factors that together form terroir. He explains France's geological foundation; its soil, considered the "soul" of a vineyard; the various climates and microclimates; the vines, their history and how each type has evolved; and the role that humans--from ancient monks to modern enologists--have played in viticulture. Part Two examines the history and habitat of each of France's major wine regions. Wilson explores the question of why one site yields great wines while an adjacent site yields wines of lesser quality. He also looks at cultural influences such as migration and trade and at the adaptations made by centuries of vignerons to produce distinctive wine styles. Wilson skillfully presents both technical information and personal anecdotes, and the book's photographs, maps, and geologic renderings are extremely helpful. The appendices contain a glossary and information on the labeling of French wines. With a wealth of information explained in clear English, Wilson's book enables wine readers to understand and appreciate the mystique of terroir.
Download or read book 20 Things You Didn t Know about Rocks and Gems written by Marie Morrison and published by PowerKids Press. This book was released on 2022-12-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rocks don't sound very interesting, right? Wrong! These pieces of Earth can tell us a lot about the world we live in. From sparkling diamonds to steady, solid granite, this book provides many interesting facts about the bones of our world. Did you know that some rocks can float? Or that there are space rocks on Earth? Learn more from the detailed text, photographs, and graphics in this fun book.
Download or read book 20 Things You Didn t Know about Fossils written by MARIE. MORRISON and published by PowerKids Press. This book was released on 2022-12-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fossils are pieces of the past! They can show us a lot of information about the plants and animals that lived long ago on Earth. This detailed book has a wealth of information about what fossils can show us and how paleontologists learn from them. This can include facts about plants, dinosaurs, extinction, and even life with climate change in the future. Graphics provide more context, and full-color photographs show young scientists that they too can be fossil hunters!
Download or read book Geological Facts Or the Crust of the Earth what it Is and what are Its Uses written by William Garland Barrett and published by . This book was released on 1855 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 20 Things You Didn t Know about Earth s Resources written by Doug Bradley and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide presents 20 facts about Earth's resources and how humans use them in their daily lives.
Download or read book Geological Facts Or the Crust of the Earth What It Is and What Are Its Uses Classic Reprint written by William Garland Barrett and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-07-17 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Geological Facts, or the Crust of the Earth, What It Is, and What Are Its Uses I do not pretend to teach the Science of Geology; I aspire simply to give a taste for this noble and elevating physical study; and, im perfect as this little manual, written in the few hours of capricious leisure snatched from an incessant strain of engagements, must be, I shall only be too happy, if one and another lay aside my book, and go up higher to Lyell, Sedgwick, Buckland, Murchison, Ansted, Miller. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Modern Principles of Economics written by Tyler Cowen and published by W.H. Freeman. This book was released on 2012-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Engaging authors, unbiased presentations of essential ideas, and a knack for revealing the 'invisible hand' of economics at work inform the thoroughly updated new edition of Modern Principles, drawing on a wealth of captivating applications to show readers how economics shed light on business, politics, world affairs, and everyday life.
Download or read book Physical Geology written by Steven Earle and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-12 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a discount Black and white version. Some images may be unclear, please see BCCampus website for the digital version.This book was born out of a 2014 meeting of earth science educators representing most of the universities and colleges in British Columbia, and nurtured by a widely shared frustration that many students are not thriving in courses because textbooks have become too expensive for them to buy. But the real inspiration comes from a fascination for the spectacular geology of western Canada and the many decades that the author spent exploring this region along with colleagues, students, family, and friends. My goal has been to provide an accessible and comprehensive guide to the important topics of geology, richly illustrated with examples from western Canada. Although this text is intended to complement a typical first-year course in physical geology, its contents could be applied to numerous other related courses.
Download or read book United States Geological Survey Yearbook written by and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 101 Things You Didn t Know about Da Vinci written by Cynthia Phillips and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-01-16 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Timed to coincide with the release of Walter Isaacson’s latest biography on the famous painter and inventor, as well as the latest thriller in Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code series, this book includes 101 in-depth facts about Leonardo Da Vinci. 101 Things You Didn’t Know About Da Vinci provides you with all the fascinating facts you didn’t know about the famous artist, inventor, and creator of the Mona Lisa and the Vitruvian Man, including details about his personal life, information about his inventions and art, his interactions with his contemporaries, and his impact on the world since his death. Some facts include: —Da Vinci was left handed, and wrote from right to left, even writing his letters backwards. —Da Vinci’s The Last Supper started peeling off the wall almost immediately upon completion, due to a combination of the type of paint Leonardo used and the humidity —Among Leonardo’s many inventions and creations was a mechanical lion he created to celebrate the coronation of King François I of France Whether you’re seeking inspiration, information, or interesting and entertaining facts about history’s most creative genius, 101 Things You Didn’t Know About Da Vinci has just what you’re looking for!
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Download or read book Careers in Geology written by Institute For Institute For Career Research and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-04-22 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GEOLOGY IS THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF THE EARTH, its composition, its processes, and the forces that act upon it. It is a broad subject that covers very specific aspects from glaciers and volcanoes, to gem stones and energy resources, to changing land formations and mass extinctions. It includes every area - the earth's core, ocean floor, deep canyons, mountaintops, and even the atmosphere. Geologists spend most of their time outdoors, often in remote areas. They dig up fossils, take soil samples, create maps, and gather lots of photographic evidence. They study the weather and investigate potential geological activity in order to predict natural disasters and potentially save people from the ravages of tornadoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, or volcanic eruptions. There are dozens of different jobs that a geologist can hold. Each utilizes the knowledge and skills acquired from the same basic training and education. What any one geologist does depends on the job title or area of specialization. For example, environmental geologists are concerned with the safe use of natural resources. They test soil and water for signs of toxins after accidents, help create plans for cleanup, and make sure areas are safe for residents. Hydrogeologists work primarily with water. They study how water moves, how and where it becomes available to communities, ways to increase water supplies, and how to minimize possible pollution. Petroleum geologists search for sources of oil and gas, and develop methods for safe extraction. The minimum educational requirement to become a geologist is a bachelor's degree in geology, though many employers prefer a master's degree. In either case, those entering the field can expect to find jobs waiting for them. In fact, industry leaders predict that some areas will experience shortages of trained professionals as the demand for renewable and safe energy, more accurate hazard weather plans, global environmental safety, and answers to the threat of climate change grows in importance.
Download or read book The Geology Companion written by Gary Prost and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-12-12 with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical guidebook provides a basic grounding in the principles of geology and explains how to apply them. Using this book, readers will be able to figure out whether they are standing on an ancient seafloor, coal swamp, or sand dune. They will be able to determine the geologic hazards in their neighborhood, where to look for fossils and minerals, or where best to drill a water well. In plain English, The Geology Companion sheds light on the processes that shape the earth and how geology affects people in their daily lives.
Download or read book Geological facts or the crust of the earth what it is and what are its uses written by W. G. Barrett and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-05-24 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the fascinating world of geology with "Geological Facts; or, The Crust of the Earth, What It Is, and What Are Its Uses" by W. G. Barrett. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of the Earth's crust and discover the hidden treasures that lie beneath the surface. But what if the Earth's crust is more than just a layer of rock? Delve into Barrett's exploration and uncover the intricate processes that have shaped our planet over millions of years, from volcanic eruptions to tectonic shifts. As we journey through the pages of this book, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the importance of geology in our everyday lives. From the minerals we use in construction to the fossil fuels that power our modern world, "Geological Facts" sheds light on the myriad ways in which the Earth's crust enriches and sustains human civilization. Are you ready to embark on a journey of discovery and exploration? Prepare to be captivated by the wonders of geology as we delve into the inner workings of our planet and uncover its hidden treasures. Immerse yourself in the beauty and complexity of the Earth's crust as you learn about the diverse landscapes, natural resources, and geological phenomena that shape our world. Let Barrett's insights inspire you to see thEarth in a new light and appreciate the intricate balance of forces that govern our planet. Here's your chance to experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the Earth's crust. Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn from "Geological Facts" by W. G. Barrett. Will you answer the call to explore the wonders of the natural world? Secure your copy now and embark on a journey of discovery that will deepen your appreciation for the Earth's crust and its vital role in sustaining life on our planet. It's more than just a book; it's a gateway to a deeper understanding of the world around us. "
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Download or read book How We Know What We Know About Geology written by Steven D J Baumann Pg and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-08 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was originally written in 2015. I decided to expand on it. It is only a brief history of geology. I didn't want it to be a catalogue of just facts and dates. Nor did I want it to be short biographies of the players within. I attempted to tie it in with my own experiences as a geologist as well as address misunderstandings. It also contains my views on certain things like philosophy v. science.
