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 Dover offers books on seismology, geomorphology, and even the physics of sand. We publish Fluvial Processes in Geomorphology by Luna B. Leopold, a pioneering work in the study of landform development related to running water; Seismic Waves and Sources by Ari Ben-Menahem; and The Physics of Blown Sand and Desert Dunes, a textbook by R. A. Bagnold that was used by NASA in studying sand dunes on Mars. We also feature ageless classics such as De Re Metallica, the 1556 work on mining, considered one of the most important scientific classics of all time and translated by Herbert Hoover; De Natura Fossilium, the 1546 textbook of Minerology by Georgius Agricola; and other 16th-century treatises.
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Recommendations... Fluvial Processes in Geomorphology
by Luna B. Leopold, M. Gordon Wolman, John P. Miller
A pioneering study that encompasses both field and laboratory research, this text explores the landscapes of mountains, rivers, and seacoasts. Topics include weathering, climate, and erosion. 1964 edition.
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by Georgius Agricola
One of the most important scientific classics, and first to offer detailed technical drawings illustrating mining techniques, field research, and the earliest scientific methods. Translated by Herbert Hoover. 289 woodcuts.
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 The Physics of Blown Sand and Desert Dunes
by R. A. Bagnold
The first book to deal exclusively with the behavior of blown sand and related land forms, its accessible style makes it an enduring reference. 84 figures. 16 halftones.
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| |  The Abyss of Time: Unraveling the Mystery of the Earth's Age
by Claude C., Jr. Albritton
Accessible, entertaining work addresses Earth's age as it explores the work of Hooke, Buffon, Lyell, Cuvier, Darwin, Agassiz, and others, detailing discoveries that led to knowledge of Earth's astonishing antiquity. 29 black-and-white illustrations.
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Products in Earth Science | | | |  | 1001 Questions Answered About: Earthquakes, Avalanches, Floods and Other Natural Disasters
by Barbara Tufty
Answers 1001 questions about natural disasters: earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, avalanches, landslides, floods, droughts, fires, and animal plagues. A very informative, readable book. 18 photographs, 23 line drawings.
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| | | The Abyss of Time: Unraveling the Mystery of the Earth's Age
by Claude C., Jr. Albritton
Accessible, entertaining work addresses Earth's age as it explores the work of Hooke, Buffon, Lyell, Cuvier, Darwin, Agassiz, and others, detailing discoveries that led to knowledge of Earth's astonishing antiquity. 29 black-and-white illustrations.
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by Georgius Agricola
This 1546 publication remains a landmark in geology, with unprecedented classifications by physical property and locality, simple standardized naming system, summaries of earlier studies, and employment of observation and personal experience.
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by Georgius Agricola
One of the most important scientific classics, and first to offer detailed technical drawings illustrating mining techniques, field research, and the earliest scientific methods. Translated by Herbert Hoover. 289 woodcuts.
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| | | Fluvial Processes in Geomorphology
by Luna B. Leopold, M. Gordon Wolman, John P. Miller
A pioneering study that encompasses both field and laboratory research, this text explores the landscapes of mountains, rivers, and seacoasts. Topics include weathering, climate, and erosion. 1964 edition.
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| |  | The Geological Evidence of the Antiquity of Man
by Charles Lyell
This great 1863 classic presents a general survey of evidence of the beginnings of humanity, discusses deposits from the glacial epoch, and supports Darwin's theory of the origin of species. 1914 edition. 58 figures.
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|  | The Origin of Continents and Oceans
by Alfred Wegener
A source of profound influence and controversy, this landmark 1915 work explains various phenomena of historical geology, geomorphy, paleontology, paleoclimatology, and similar areas in terms of continental drift. 64 illustrations. 1966 edition.
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|  | The Physical Geography of the Sea and Its Meteorology
by Matthew Fontaine Maury
The first textbook of modern oceanography. The author's system of recording oceanographic data was adopted worldwide, and this book remains ever-vital to undergraduate and graduate students. 14 figures. 18 tables. 10 black-and-white plates.
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| | The Physics of Blown Sand and Desert Dunes
by R. A. Bagnold
The first book to deal exclusively with the behavior of blown sand and related land forms, its accessible style makes it an enduring reference. 84 figures. 16 halftones.
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|  | Precious Stones, Vol. 1
by Max Bauer
This classic study begins with a general analysis of precious stones followed by descriptions of their cutting and mounting. The remainder of this volume focuses on the diamond. 52 figures.
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|  | Principles of Meteorological Analysis
by Walter J. Saucier
Highly respected classic, geared toward intermediate-level meteorology students, discusses broad-scale analysis and local analysis and provides a brief survey of analysis in the tropics. 1955 edition. 511 illustrations.
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|  | Principles of Meteorological Analysis
by Walter J. Saucier
Highly respected classic reviews atomospheric variables, hydrostatics, static stability. Detailed discussions of various analyses: scalar, cross-section, isobaric, isentropic, much more. Hundreds of detailed graphs, charts enhance text geared to intermediate-level meteorology students.
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|  | Random Field Models in Earth Sciences
by George Christakos
This text for graduate students examines problems related to earth and environmental sciences by means of theoretical models based on a purely random (stochastic) element. 103 figures. 16 tables.
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by James P. Vanyo
Lucid, well-written presentation for advanced undergraduates or beginning graduate students reviews basic fluid mechanics, introduces concepts, theories, and equations specific to rotating fluids, and presents numerous practical applications. "Highly recommended." — Choice.
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by W. A. Bentley, W. J. Humphreys
Over 2,000 clear photomicrographs printed on black background of snow crystals. Also frost, rime, hail, and more. Brief text on methodology of research. Absolutely inexhaustible source of design. 202 plates.
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