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Rocks and rock formations : a key to identification / by Meyer, Jurg,Author(local)tlcaut5303342633362000; Epstein, MarkTranslator(DLC)nr2003000415;

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--but identifying them can seem daunting. It's often tricky even for geologists, who rely on experience, intuition, and in-depth familiarity with rock-forming components. Rocks and Rock Formations allows everyone, amateur or professional, to successfully distinguish these amazing masses of minerals, using only careful observation, a magnifying glass, a pocket knife--and a bit of patience. Jurg Meyer provides a structured approach to the identification of all rocks within the three groups: sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. Bringing together more than 530 diagrams and photographs to illustrate essential characteristics, Meyer highlights some basics on rocks--their mineral constituents, structures, textures, fossils, weathering patterns, and more--which are important for a determination. The main part of the book is a handy and thorough identification key, which takes into account all possible rock variations, mixtures, and structural differences. The concluding section of the guide delves into rock systematics. Assuming little prior experience or knowledge, Rocks and Rock Formations is an invaluable resource for rock enthusiasts everywhere. *Suitable for beginners and amateurs *Helpful, systematic identification key *Exploration of all types of rocks *More than 530 diagrams and photographs.

Subjects: Rocks.; Rocks; Geology;

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1

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The nature of earth [videorecording] : an introduction to geology / by Renton, John J.(CARDINAL)526501; Teaching Company.(CARDINAL)349444;

Taught by: Professor John J. Renton, West Virginia University.These 36 half-hour lectures are your initiation into the geological world that lies just outside your door. "The Nature of Earth: An Introduction to Geology" introduces you to physical geology, the study of Earth's minerals, rocks, soils, and the processes that operate on them through time.DVD, Region 1.

Subjects: Lectures.; Educational films.; Nonfiction films.; Video recordings.; Geology.; Earth sciences.;

Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 8

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Handbook of rocks, minerals, and gemstones / by Schumann, Walter.(CARDINAL)163731;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 340-341) and index.Contains descriptions and photographs of approximately six hundred minerals, rocks, and meteorites, providing information about the history, origin, structure, composition, properties, classification, and location of each specimen.

Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Rocks; Minerals; Precious stones;

Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 14

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McGraw-Hill dictionary of geology and mineralogy.

Subjects: Dictionaries.; Geology; Mineralogy;

Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3

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Geology and phosphate deposits of the Permian rocks in central western Montana, by Swanson, Roger Warren,1914-(CARDINAL)290210; U.S. Atomic Energy Commission.(CARDINAL)136198;

Bibliography: pages 832-833.Descriptions of Permian rocks and of structure of enclosing rocks at north end of western phosphate field, with measured sections, chemical analyses, and phosphate resource tables.

Subjects: Phosphates; Geology; Sedimentary rocks.;

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1

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The nature of earth [sound recording] an introduction to geology / by Renton, John J.(CARDINAL)526501; Teaching Company.(CARDINAL)349444;

Part 1. Lecture 1. Origin of the universe -- Lecture 2. Origin of the solar system -- Lecture 3. Continental drift -- Lecture 4. Plate tectonics -- L:ecture 5. The formation of minerals -- Lecture 6. Classification of minerals -- Lecture 7. The identification of minerals -- Lecture 8. Kinds of rocks -- Lecture 9. Sedimentary rocks -- Lecture 10. Metamorphic rocks -- Lecture 11. Volcanic activity -- Lecture 12. Phases of volcanic activity.Part 2. Lecture 13. Hawaiian Islands and yellowstone Park -- Lecture 14. Mass wasting--gravity at work -- Lecture 15. Mass wasting processes -- Lecture 16. Weathering -- Lecture 17. Soils and the clay minerals -- Lecture 18. Climate and the type of soils -- Lecture 19. Streams--the major agent of erosion -- Lecture 20. Sculpting of the landscape -- Lecture 21. Stream erosion in arid regions -- Lecture 22. Ice sculpts the final scene -- Lecture 23. Groundwater -- Lecture 24. The production of groundwater.Part 3. Lecture 24. Karst topography -- Lecture 26. Groundwater contamination -- Lecture 27. Rock deformation -- Lecture 28. The geologic structures -- Lecture 29. Faults and joints -- Lecture 30. Earthquakes -- Lecture 31. Damage from earthquakes -- Lecture 32. Seismology -- Lecture 33. The formation of mountains -- Lecture 34. Orogenic styles -- Lecture 35. Economic geology of coal -- Lecture 36. Economic geology of petroleum.Taught by: Professor John J. Renton, West Virginia University.These 36 half-hour lectures are your initiation into the geological world that lies just outside your door. "The Nature of Earth: An Introduction to Geology" introduces you to physical geology, the study of Earth's minerals, rocks, soils, and the processes that operate on them through time.DVD, Region 1.

Subjects: Earth sciences.; Geology.;

Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3

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How the Earth works [videorecording] / by Wysession, Michael.(CARDINAL)662456; Teaching Company.(CARDINAL)349444;

Taught by: Professor Michael E. Wysession, Washington University in St. Louis.Course covers the making of our planet from the Big Bang, to the formation of the solar system, to the subsequent evolution of Earth. Travel to the center of our planet and out again, charting the geologic forces that churn beneath our feet to push the continents and seafloor.DVD.

Subjects: Lectures.; Educational films.; Nonfiction films.; Video recordings.; Historical geology.; Geophysics.; Geomorphology.; Geology.;

Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 9

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Evolution : a beginner's guide / by Guttman, Burton S.(CARDINAL)732055;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-193) and index.An accessible guide to a key scientific concept explores the origins and impact of Darwin's theory of evolution, from the first attempts to date fossils to the modern-day mapping and coding of DNA using supercomputers.

Subjects: Evolution.;

Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2

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The watercolorist's answer book 425 tips, techniques and solutions / by Rath, Gina,1956-(CARDINAL)675092;

Includes index.Presents 425 tips, techniques, and solutions for watercolorists compiled by eight accomplished artists, covering materials and basic techniques, washes, color, value and light, composition and design, and display.

Subjects: Watercolor painting;

Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4

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