The Reed Field Guide to New Zealand Geology
Author : Jocelyn Thornton
Publisher : Raupo
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 19,2 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Fossils
ISBN : 9780790004051
North New Zealand
Author : Peter Hadden
Publisher : Wairau Press (an imprint of Random House)
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 17,44 MB
Release : 2014-09-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1927158273
Book Description
In this book, the natural history of New Zealand's North Island, from Lake Taupo up, is described, including geology, soils, climate, flora and fauna. Chapters on different habitats are included, including forests, shrublands, wetlands and the coast.
New Zealand Wildlife
Author : Julian Fitter
Publisher : Bradt Travel Guides
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 31,7 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781841622729
Book Description
A comprehensive overview of New Zealand's natural history, with details of where to go to see them, along with recommended tramping tracks.
Paleozoic–Mesozoic Geology of South Island, New Zealand Subduction-related Processes Adjacent to SE Gondwana
Author : A.H.F. Robertson
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 44,63 MB
Release : 2019-05-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 1786204304
Book Description
This volume presents a set of research papers that provide new data and interpretations of the Permian–Triassic terranes of SE Gondwana, now exposed in South Island, New Zealand. Following an introduction for general readers, a historical summary and a review of biostratigraphy, the individual papers primarily focus on the Permian magmatic arc of the Brook Street Terrane, the classic Permian Dun Mountain ophiolite and the Permian–Triassic Maitai Group sedimentary succession. The new results emphasize the role of subduction and terrane displacement adjacent to the Permo-Triassic Gondwana margin, and present fundamental insights into three crustal processes: subduction initiation, supra-subduction zone oceanic crust genesis and forearc basin evolution. The volume concludes with a wide-ranging summary and synthesis of the regional Cambrian to Early Cretaceous tectonostratigraphy of New Zealand’s South Island in relation to the wider areas of Zealandia, East Australia and West Antarctica. The volume will interest geoscientists, including stratigraphers, sedimentologists, palaeontologists, igneous petrologists, geochemists, geochronologists and economic geologists, and is aimed at professional geologists and advanced students of geology.
Historical Dictionary of New Zealand
Author : Janine Hayward
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 39,66 MB
Release : 2016-10-20
Category : History
ISBN : 1442274395
Book Description
Diverse elements have created New Zealand’s distinctive political and social culture. First is New Zealand’s journey as a colony, and the various impacts this had on settler and Maori society. The second theme is the quest for what one prominent historian has labelled ‘national obsessions’ – equality and security, both individual and collective. The third, and more recent, theme is New Zealand’s emergence as a nation with a unique identity. New Zealand’s small geographic size and relative isolation from other societies, the dominant influence of British culture, the resurgence of Maori language and culture, the endemic instability of an economy based on a narrow range of pastoral products, and the dominance of the state in the lives of its people, all help to explain much of the present-day New Zealand psyche. This third edition of Historical Dictionary of New Zealand contains a chronology, an introduction, appendix, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 800 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about New Zealand.
Moon New Zealand
Author : Andrew Hempstead
Publisher : Moon Travel
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 36,70 MB
Release : 2013-02-05
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1612384013
Book Description
Andrew Hempstead knows the best way to experience New Zealand, from kayaking through the Bay of Island to skiing in the Southern Alps. In this information-packed guide, Hempstead provides a variety of trip ideas to help travelers organize their itineraries, including Maori Culture and History and Tramping Through New Zealand. Complete with details on enjoying the land with children, fine-dining in Auckland, and rafting near Queenstown, Moon New Zealand gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
New Zealand Books in Print 2004
Author : Thorpe-Bowker Staff
Publisher :
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 23,73 MB
Release : 2004-06
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781864520552
Book Description
Directory containing updated bibliographic information on all in-print New Zealand books. 33nd edition of an annual publication. The 12,500 book entries are listed by title, and there is an index to authors. Also provided are details of 975 publishers and distributors, and local agents of overseas publishers. The book trade directory includes: contacts for trade organisations, booksellers, public libraries and specialised suppliers; NZ literary awards and past winners; and sources of financial assistance for writers and publishers.
The Field Guide to New Zealand Geology
Author : Jocelyn Thornton
Publisher : Penguin Books
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 33,73 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Geology
ISBN : 9780143202592
Book Description
This is the first field guide written for the general public and beginners in geology in New Zealand. Now fully revised and updated, it shows travellers in New Zealand something of the tremendous variety of our rocks, minerals and fossils and describes what to look for in many areas where rock formations are prominent. It covers the history of New Zealand from its beginnings on the sea floor some 600 million years ago to its present patchwork landscape of volcano, range and plain. This land was formed from many different layers of rock - volcanic flows, forest debris, ocean mud. All these have special characteristics, which are explained and illustrated to enable readers to find the layers and understand their origins and what they can tell us about the landscapes of the past. The crystals that grew in the rocks and the remains of living creatures that were preserved are also illustrated and described. Written in simplified terms, it includes an introductory chapter on general geology, A geological time chart and quick reference maps of the North Island and the South Island for travellers.
Groundwaters of New Zealand
Author : Michael R. Rosen
Publisher :
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 19,6 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Book Description
Groundwaters of New Zealand is the definitive new source for information on the groundwater resources of New Zealand. Written by many of New Zealand's leading experts, the book covers varied aspects of groundwater research, assessment, use, and management in New Zealand. This book is divided into two parts. The first part documents the history of groundwater development in New Zealand, and current research on interactions between groundwater systems and other components of the hydrological cycle such as health, processes (recharge and groundwater-surface water interaction) and techniques (isotopic methods). The second part of the book provides up-to-date regional summaries of groundwater resources and quality in every region of the country. Groundwater quality is explored in chapters on groundwater chemistry and microbiology, and the health aspects of groundwater. The book also contains detailed regional summaries, covering the location, use, quality, and management of groundwater resources, for the entire country.This book will be the essential reference text for all environmental, engineering, and resource management professionals working with groundwater, and students of the many scientific and engineering disciplines that contribute to groundwater investigations. Many groundwater users, both practicing and in school will find this book a valuable reference that adds significantly to their understanding of groundwater resources.-back cover.
Iwi
Author : Angela Ballara
Publisher : Victoria University Press
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 23,16 MB
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : 9780864733283
