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The Earth: natural history general
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Mountains: Environmental Issues, Global Perspectives
James Fargo Balliett
Management of land & natural resources; The Earth: natural history general
Paperback
Always awe-inspiring, mountainous areas contain hundreds of millions of years of history, stretching back to the earliest... [more]
Evolution
F. B. Jevons
Western philosophy, from c 1900 -; Ethics & moral philosophy; Philosophy of science; The Earth: natural history general
Hardback
First published in 1900, this philosophical essay on Evolution questions how the acceptance of Evolution as scientific should... [more]
Religion in Evolution
F. B. Jevons
Philosophy of religion; Religion & science; Tribal religions; Anthropology; The Earth: natural history general
Hardback
First published in 1906, these four lectures were originally delivered in the Vacation Term for Biblical Study at Cambridge.... [more]
Joseph Conrad and the Ethics of Darwinism: The Challenges of Science
Allan Hunter
Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900 ; Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writers; Ethics & moral philosophy; History of science; The Earth: natural history general
Hardback
Allan Hunter explores a number of avenues of critical thinking about Joseph Conrad, showing him as an author deeply concerned... [more]
Tongariro Field Guide
Karen Williams
Volcanology & seismology; The Earth: natural history general; Eco-tourist guides
Paperback
A field guide to the volcanoes, volcanic features and dramatic landscapes of Tongariro National Park. b> ew Zealand sits... [more]
Out Of The Blue
Richard Woldendorp
Photographs: collections; The Earth: natural history general; Travel & holiday
Hardback
Australia is a country of diverse landscapes that seem endless. The flat plains of the outback give way to undulating mountain... [more]
Earthquakes
Carla Mooney
The Earth: natural history general
Hardback
Discusses the causes of earthquakes, how scientists predict and study them, and some of history's deadliest and most destructive... [more]
Volcanoes
Lauren Coss
The Earth: natural history general
Hardback
Discusses the causes of volcanoes, how scientist predict eruptions and study them, and some of history's deadliest and most... [more]
Among The Islands: Adventures in the Pacific
Tim Flannery
Mathematics & Sciences; The Earth: natural history general
Paperback
Twenty-five years ago, a young curator of mammals from the Australian Museum in Sydney set out to research the fauna of the... [more]
Planet Earth: A Beginner's Guide
John Gribbin
Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science; Earth sciences; The Earth: natural history general
Paperback
In this lively expedition into the origins, evolution, and workings of our planet, John Gribbin does what he does best: gathers... [more]
Atlas of Oceans Australian Geographic: An Ecological Survey of This Fascinating...
John Farndon
Mathematics & Sciences; The Earth: natural history general
Hardback
From the mysteries of darkly majestic kelp forests to the thermal vents cracked into the ocean floor that hold clues to the... [more]
Here On Earth: An Argument For Hope
Tim Flannery
Mathematics & Sciences; The environment; Sustainability; The Earth: natural history general
Paperback
An extraordinary exploration of evolution and sustainability. Our success as a species has had disastrous effects on many... [more]
Mountains: Environmental Issues, Global Perspectives
James Fargo Balliett
Management of land & natural resources; The Earth: natural history general
Hardback
Always awe-inspiring, mountainous areas contain hundreds of millions of years of history, stretching back to the earliest... [more]
Volcanoes
Rosaly M. C. Lopes
The Earth: natural history general
Audio
As one of the most fascinating and volatile forces on earth, volcanoes have long been the subject of worship, fear, and study.... [more]
Here On Earth
Tim Flannery
Humanities; Evolution; Sustainability; The Earth: natural history general
CD-Audio
Tim Flannery's first major book since The Weather Makers charts the history of life on our planet. Here on Earth, which draws... [more]
Here On Earth
Tim Flannery
Evolution; Sustainability; The Earth: natural history general
CD-Extra
Tim Flannery's first major book since The Weather Makers charts the history of life on our planet. Here on Earth, which draws... [more]
A Cultural History of Climate
Wolfgang Behringer
Social & cultural history; Mathematics & Sciences; Weather
Paperback
Global warming and the future of the climate is one of the greatest challenges of our time, but what do we know about climate... [more]
Pinnacles
Kenneth McNamara
The Earth: natural history general
Paperback
On the coast north of Perth is one of the most unusual landscapes in all Australia - the Pinnacles Desert. Out of the bare,... [more]
Earth on Fire: How volcanoes shape our planet
Angelika Jung-Huttl
Mathematics & Sciences; Volcanology & seismology; The Earth: natural history general
Hardback
Spectacular images of the world's most beautiful and dramatic volcanic landscapes. [more]
The Cloud Collector's Handbook
Gavin Pretor-Pinney
Mathematics & Sciences; Weather
Hardback
From the author of the bestselling THE CLOUDSPOTTER'S GUIDE comes the essential aid for everyday cloudspotting [more]
Volcanoes: In America's National Parks
Robert Decker, Barbara Decker
The Earth: natural history general; Travel & holiday
Paperback
Erupting volcanoes like Kilauea in Hawaii, and sleeping volcanoes like Mount Rainier in Washington State are the core features... [more]
Avalanche!: A pocket guide to understanding and reducing risks from Avalanches...
Robert Bolognesi
Weather
Paperback
A practical pocket guidebook to help you learn the skill of snow avalanche prediction. Aimed at all winter snow sports enthusiasts,... [more]
Weather For Dummies
John D. Cox
Mathematics & Sciences; Weather
Paperback
This guide explains weather topics such as jet streams, tornadoes, El Nino global warming and cloud types. [more]
Dictionary Of Global Climate Change, 2nd Edition
W. John Maunder
Reference works; The environment; Weather
Paperback
Written to be accessible to the non-specialist, this is designed to be an essential reference for anyone concerned with climate... [more]
