In this controversial new book Australia's leading geologist makes the case that carbon dioxide is just one of many factors that drive climate-- and a relatively insignificant one at that. Heaven and Earth engagingly and comprehensively synthesizes what we know-- or think we kno…
The first book of its kind to address the issues of global change from a true Earth systems perspective, The Earth System offers a solid emphasis on lessons from Earth's history that may guide decision-making in the future. The authors' systems theory approach looks holisticall…
The first book of its kind to address the issues of global change from a true Earth systems perspective, The Earth System offers a solid emphasis on lessons from Earth's history that may guide decision-making in the future. The authors' systems theory approach looks holisticall…
Takes a look at the evolution of the solar system, focusing on the earth and what makes it unique from other planets. Utilizes new information learned from space probes and takes into account the theory of plate tectonics.
Takes a look at the evolution of the solar system, focusing on the earth and what makes it unique from other planets. Utilizes new information learned from space probes and takes into account the theory of plate tectonics.
Come on an eye-opening journey to explore the incredible natural world. Let your child explore our planet and its wildlife - they'll meet the largest and smallest animals on earth, experience the most extreme weather, visit the deepest oceans, and witness the power of volcanoes …
Examination of how the utopian promises of technological society have proven false and how Indian societies are still resisting the promise.
A convincing case that the rare, finely tuned conditions that allow for intelligent life on Earth are no coincidence, and that Earth was practically designed for discovery. Annotation: A convincing case that the rare, finely tuned conditions that allow for intelligent life on E…
The amazing science behind the search for Earth-like planetsEver since Carl Sagan first predicted that extraterrestrial civilizations must number in the millions, the search for life on other planets has gripped our imagination. Is Earth so rare that advanced life forms like us-…
We need a new philosophy of the earth. Geological time used to refer to slow and gradual processes, but today we are watching land sink into the sea and forests transform into deserts. We can even see the creation of new geological strata made of plastic, chicken bones, and othe…
