Rocks & Minerals 8

This book shows that most rocks and minerals are composed of just 8 chemical elements, and describes how events such as the formation of continents, oxygenation of the atmosphere, glaciation, coloni……続きを見る

This text concentrates mainly on the Polish mining industry. It involves mining of a significant quantities of lignite, coal, copper, sulphur and many industrial minerals, which are all discussed in……続きを見る

Rocks and minerals are different. Yes, they are both found in the Earth but one has characteristics that are different from the other. This book will help clarify the similarities and differences of……続きを見る

Rocks are magnificent. Some are very hard while others are relatively soft. Some were made from sediments that formed together, others from hardened lava and still others from a combination of these……続きを見る

Paleontology is a science of discovery. It is the branch of science that looks into the fossils of plants and animals. Fossils are important because they help us to know our prehistoric past. Althou……続きを見る

There are five nutrient cycles in the natural world, and this book will explain what these are. Learning something new about the natural world will help shape awareness that will hopefully lead to a……続きを見る

[...] Le preoccupazioni sull'esaurimento del petrolio sono all'ordine del giorno, ma sono solo una parte di un problema molto più grande. Quando si esauriranno i minerali? Partendo da questa domanda……続きを見る

Or, pétrole, lithium, charbon, cuivre, cobalt, zinc, coltan, pierres précieuses… Le sous-sol de notre planète bleue regorge de richesses. De l’Afrique à l’Amérique latine, de la Russie à l’Inde, de ……続きを見る

Written just before the beginning of World War II, this is an early example of field research into human resources by one of the pioneers in the area. Ginzberg investigates why so many long-term une……続きを見る

This book is devoted to the minerals of the Russian North and serves as an appendix to Chapter 8 "Wealth of the bowels of the Russian North" of the book "Eastern Europe as the ancestral home of the ……続きを見る

These proceedings contain the scientific contributions presented at the 2nd Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium (ISRM 2001 - 2nd ARMS). The theme of the symposium was "Frontiers of Rock Mechanics and Sus……続きを見る

Carbon plays a fundamental role on Earth. It forms the chemical backbone for all essential organic molecules produced by living organisms. Carbon-based fuels supply most of society's energy, and atm……続きを見る

This publication contains three special lectures, six keynote addresses and sixty-eight technical papers presented at the symposium. The wide variety of topics covered are grouped in the proceedings……続きを見る

Let’s talk about the composition of rocks. Do you know one of the minerals that make up rocks? Read this book to get a full list of all the minerals inside rocks. Where do these minerals come from? ……続きを見る

Soil is not just any ordinary dirt. Scientists believe that the soil holds the foundation to ecosystem function. If soil becomes overused and useless, it could lead to catastrophes like a dust bowl.……続きを見る

You may thing that rocks remain the same regardless of time because they are non-living. You are wrong. Rocks also undergo a cycle which is influenced by the processes on the Earth’s surface. This b……続きを見る

From the bestselling author of Lunar Living comes the ultimate guide to crystals and how they can help you live your best life. This is the one book you need in order to understand how crystals can ……続きを見る

An in-depth look at the latest breakthroughs in our understanding of the material record that deep time leaves behind. Understanding the complex interplay of physical and chemical processes leading ……続きを見る

Geology is everywhere, never dull and always scenic - you just need a sense of adventure and wonder. Treasure Island - A fossicker's guide to Australia is a treasure trove for anyone keen to learn m……続きを見る

A Fact-Based Introduction to Crystal Healing Whether you’re new to the practice of crystal healing or have a level of experience with it, chances are you have questions: What works? What doesn’t? Ho……続きを見る

Hurtling through the atmosphere, in a blaze of light and reverberating percussions, the arrival of a meteorite on Earth is a magical, rare, and precious sight. These characteristics have accordingly……続きを見る

The first field guide that allows amateur rock enthusiasts to identify basic rocks and rock formations in a systematic way Many of us are fascinated by rocksーbut identifying them can seem daunting.……続きを見る

Un petit guide tout en couleurs pour apprendre à observer les roches et minéraux des bords de chemin ! Lors de nos balades, il n'est pas rare de s'interroger sur le type de pierre ou de caillou auqu……続きを見る

A Short History of Nearly Everything meets Astrophysics for People in a Hurry in this humorous, accessible exploration of how meteorites have helped not only build our planet but steered the evoluti……続きを見る

Ian Newton, author of Farming and Birds and Bird Migration returns to the New Naturalist series with a long awaited look at the uplands and its birds. The uplands of Britain are unique landscapes cr……続きを見る

It has been said that mineral and rock collecting is one of the most popular hobbies throughout the world and one that can be very rewarding and pleasurable for both the serious collector and for th……続きを見る

Dans "Une ascension au Mont-Blanc et études scientifiques sur cette montagne", Jean Falconnet propose un récit aussi captivant qu'informatif de son ascension mythique, enrichi de réflexions scientif……続きを見る

Dans "L'Ascension du Mont-Blanc", Horace-Bénédict de Saussure relate son expédition en 1786 vers le sommet de la plus haute montagne d'Europe, marquant ainsi une étape significative dans l'histoire ……続きを見る

Antonio Aragón Piña es egresado de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, en donde realizó estudios en Ingeniería Química, cursó la Maestría en Física de Materiales, y obtuvo el grado de Doctor……続きを見る

Minerals are solid, naturally occurring inorganic substances that form the building blocks of rocks, and, therefore, our planet’s crust. Minerals & Crystals examines a selection of important mineral……続きを見る