An Excursion to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado. Cambridge Mars, May 1901
Author : W M. Davis
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,34 MB
Release : 1901
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An Excursion to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado (Classic Reprint)
Author : William Morris Davis
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 35,36 MB
Release : 2018-09-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781396381058
Book Description
Excerpt from An Excursion to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado The following brief summary of certain aspects of the work of three earlier observers may be of service to the reader. 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.
Mars
Author : Nadine G. Barlow
Publisher :
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 48,69 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9780511393860
Book Description
Textbook on Mars for graduate students and researchers, in geology, chemistry, atmospheric sciences, and astronomy.
Curious about Nature
Author : Tim Burt
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 30,52 MB
Release : 2020-02-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1108625878
Book Description
Notwithstanding the importance of modern technology, fieldwork remains vital, not least through helping to inspire and educate the next generation. Fieldwork has the ingredients of intellectual curiosity, passion, rigour and engagement with the outdoor world - to name just a few. You may be simply noting what you see around you, making detailed records, or carrying out an experiment; all of this and much more amounts to fieldwork. Being curious, you think about the world around you, and through patient observation develop and test ideas. Forty contributors capture the excitement and importance of fieldwork through a wide variety of examples, from urban graffiti to the Great Barrier Reef. Outdoor learning is for life: people have the greatest respect and care for their world when they have first-hand experience of it. The Editors are donating all royalties due to them to the environmental charity, The Field Studies Council, to support student fieldwork at the Council's field centres.
Imagining Mars
Author : Robert Crossley
Publisher : Wesleyan University Press
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 32,50 MB
Release : 2011-01-03
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0819571059
Book Description
Mars in the human imagination from the invention of the telescope to the present For centuries, the planet Mars has captivated astronomers and inspired writers of all genres. Whether imagined as the symbol of the bloody god of war, the cradle of an alien species, or a possible new home for human civilization, our closest planetary neighbor has played a central role in how we think about ourselves in the universe. From Galileo to Kim Stanley Robinson, Robert Crossley traces the history of our fascination with the red planet as it has evolved in literature both fictional and scientific. Crossley focuses specifically on the interplay between scientific discovery and literary invention, exploring how writers throughout the ages have tried to assimilate or resist new planetary knowledge. Covering texts from the 1600s to the present, from the obscure to the classic, Crossley shows how writing about Mars has reflected the desires and social controversies of each era. This astute and elegant study is perfect for science fiction fans and readers of popular science.
Grand Canyon
Author : Page Stegner
Publisher : Thunder Bay Press (CA)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,21 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Grand Canyon (Ariz.)
ISBN : 9781571457851
Book Description
Almost 300 miles long and 18 miles wide, the Grand Canyon was carved out of the earth by erosion and filled with cliffs, slopes, mesas, buttes, temples, and precipices.
Up and Down California in 1860-1864
Author : William Henry Brewer
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 630 pages
File Size : 50,46 MB
Release : 1974
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780520027626
Book Description
The journal seems to contain information for everyone regardless of one's interest...Each page of this almost six hundred page journal is crammed with facts and descriptions. So much of interest is contained in every entry that each re-reading will reveal many interesting incidents or observations not quite grasped on the first perusal....This book will be a valuable source to all students of California or United States history and to the casual readers as well.
The Disappearing Spoon
Author : Sam Kean
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 19,68 MB
Release : 2010-07-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 0316089087
Book Description
From New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean comes incredible stories of science, history, finance, mythology, the arts, medicine, and more, as told by the Periodic Table. Why did Gandhi hate iodine (I, 53)? How did radium (Ra, 88) nearly ruin Marie Curie's reputation? And why is gallium (Ga, 31) the go-to element for laboratory pranksters? The Periodic Table is a crowning scientific achievement, but it's also a treasure trove of adventure, betrayal, and obsession. These fascinating tales follow every element on the table as they play out their parts in human history, and in the lives of the (frequently) mad scientists who discovered them. The Disappearing Spoon masterfully fuses science with the classic lore of invention, investigation, and discovery -- from the Big Bang through the end of time. Though solid at room temperature, gallium is a moldable metal that melts at 84 degrees Fahrenheit. A classic science prank is to mold gallium spoons, serve them with tea, and watch guests recoil as their utensils disappear.
Lake Pavin
Author : Télesphore Sime-Ngando
Publisher : Springer
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 27,4 MB
Release : 2016-10-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 3319399616
Book Description
This book represents the first multidisciplinary scientific work on a deep volcanic maar lake in comparison with other similar temperate lakes. The syntheses of the main characteristics of Lake Pavin are, for the first time, set in a firmer footing comparative approach, encompassing regional, national, European and international aquatic science contexts. It is a unique lake because of its permanently anoxic monimolimnion, and furthermore, because of its small surface area, its substantially low human influence, and by the fact that it does not have a river inflow. The book reflects the scientific research done on the general limnology, history, origin, volcanology and geological environment as well as on the geochemistry and biogeochemical cycles. Other chapters focus on the biology and microbial ecology whereas the sedimentology and paleolimnology are also given attention. This volume will be of special interest to researchers and advanced students, primarily in the fields of limnology, biogeochemistry, and aquatic ecology.
The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative
Author : Florence Williams
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 18,34 MB
Release : 2017-02-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 0393242722
Book Description
"Highly informative and remarkably entertaining." —Elle From forest trails in Korea, to islands in Finland, to eucalyptus groves in California, Florence Williams investigates the science behind nature’s positive effects on the brain. Delving into brand-new research, she uncovers the powers of the natural world to improve health, promote reflection and innovation, and strengthen our relationships. As our modern lives shift dramatically indoors, these ideas—and the answers they yield—are more urgent than ever.
