“Hot Spots” in the Climate System

New Developments in the Extratropical Ocean-Atmosphere Interaction Research

by Hisashi Nakamura, Atsuhiko Isobe, Shoshiro Minobe & others

<p>This book consists of the articles from the special issue of “‘Hot Spots’ in the Climate System” in the <em>Journal of Oceanography</em>, Vol. 71 No. 5, 2015, comprising 9 chapters that cover a wide spectrum of topics. This spinoff book is a ...

ISBN: 9784431560531

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28 Climate Change Elevator Pitches

Short Explanations on the Scientific Basis of Man-man Climate Change

by Rob Honeycutt

<p>If you stepped into an elevator and had 2 minutes to explain some aspect of climate science to someone, could you do it? Most people lack the time to become fully informed on this critical issue. The science is complex and varied. Here are 28

ISBN: 1230001540697

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3-D Seismic Interpretation

by M. Bacon, R. Simm & T. Redshaw

<p>3-D seismic data have become the key tool used in the petroleum industry to understand the subsurface. In addition to providing excellent structural images, the dense sampling of a 3-D survey makes it possible to map reservoir quality and the

ISBN: 9781107263987

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3-D Structural Geology

A Practical Guide to Surface and Subsurface Map Interpretation

by Richard H. Groshong

<p>This is a handbook of practical techniques for making the best possible interpretation of geological structures at the map scale and for extracting the maximum amount of information from surface and subsurface maps. Quantitative methods are ...

ISBN: 9783662039120

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30-Second Meteorology: The 50 most significant events and phenomena, each explained in half a minute

by Adam A. Scaife & Julia Slingo DBE FRS

<p>The weather affects our daily decisions from what to wear, how to travel and when to leave the washing out. We know that blue skies bode well but why is the sky blue, does every cloud have a silver lining and is climate change an act of god ...

ISBN: 9781782403760

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3D Geoscience Modeling

Computer Techniques for Geological Characterization

by Simon Houlding

<p>This book is a result of a career spent developing and applying computer techniques for the geosciences. The need for a geoscience modeling reference became apparent during participation in several workshops and conferences on the subject in ...

ISBN: 9783642790126

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3D, 4D and Predictive Modelling of Major Mineral Belts in Europe

by Pär Weihed

<p>This book presents the results of the major EU project Promine. For the first time there is now a European database available on mineral deposits, as well as 3D, 4D and predictive models of major mineral belts in Europe: Fennoscandia ...

ISBN: 9783319174280

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3rd Grade Geography: Why Does it Rain?

Precipitation Weather for Kids

by Baby Professor

Get easy-to-understand on why it rains and how it affects the world. The use of pictures allows a better understanding of concepts because they are effectively broken down into bits and pieces. This format encourages love for learning too! It is

ISBN: 9781682808672

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50 Must-See Geological Sites

by Gavin Whitfield

<p>The book presents 50 of the most recognizable and geologically interesting sites around South Africa, including some of palaeontological or historical renown and some of mining interest. The diverse selection includes sites such as Chapman’s ...

ISBN: 9781920572518

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5th Grade Geography: Seas and Oceans of the World

Fifth Grade Books Marine Life and Oceanography for Kids

by Baby Professor

How do seas differ from oceans? Find the answer to this question, and so much more, by opening the pages of this educational book. The way information is presented here allows for easy understanding of an otherwise complex subjects. Pictures are

ISBN: 9781682809372

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A Biogeoscience Approach to Ecosystems

by Edward A. Johnson & Yvonne E. Martin

<p>Biogeoscience is a rapidly growing interdisciplinary field that aims to bring together biological and geophysical processes. This book builds an enhanced understanding of ecosystems by focusing on the integrative connections between ...

ISBN: 9781316784174

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A Brief History of Geology

by Kieran D. O'Hara

<p>Geology as a science has a fascinating and controversial history. Kieran D. O'Hara's book provides a brief and accessible account of the major events in the history of geology over the last two hundred years, from early theories of Earth ...

ISBN: 9781316812143

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A Brief Treatise on Geology; Or Facts and Suggestions, and Inductions in that Science

by Biblicus Delvinus

<p>First published in 1831, this volume contains a vintage treatise on geology, with a focus on the formation of the earth. Although much of the information is now out-dated, &quot;A Brief Treatise on Geology&quot; will appeal to those with an ...

ISBN: 9781473343252

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A Concise Dictionary of Paleontology

by Robert L. Carlton

<p>This authored dictionary presents a unique glossary of paleontological terms, taxa, localities, and concepts, with focus on the most significant orders, genera, and species in terms of historical turning points such as mass extinctions. The ...

ISBN: 9783319730554

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A Dictionary of Geology and Earth Sciences

by Michael Allaby

<p>This leading dictionary - now in its fourth edition - offers wide-ranging and authoritative coverage of the earth sciences and related topics in over 7,500 clear and accessible entries. Coverage includes geology, planetary science, ...

ISBN: 9780191078958

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A Doctorate and Beyond

Building a Career in Engineering and the Physical Sciences

by Stefan F. Graebe & Graham C. Goodwin

<p>A book that takes you through and beyond your doctoral studies. It will be a valuable reference throughout your working life.</p> <p>Drawing on their own extensive experience, the authors pass on invaluable advice by answering such questions

ISBN: 9783319458779

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A Dual Universe

by Vlad Predeanu

Understanding how the Universe works is the greatest challenge for the scientists today. The Einstein – Minkowsky’s space/time continuum concept is currently considered the most probable one. But this concept and theory, although accepted today ...

ISBN: 9781468971668

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A Finite Element Method for Netting

Application to fish cages and fishing gear

by Daniel Priour

<p>This book fully describes a finite element method for netting. That describes the relation between forces and deformation of the netting. That takes into account forces due to the twine elasticity, the hydrodynamic forces, the catch effect, ...

ISBN: 9789400768444

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A Forest in the Clouds

My Year Among theMountain Gorillas in the Remote Enclave of DianFossey

by John Fowler

ISBN: 9781643131412

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A Guide to Empirical Orthogonal Functions for Climate Data Analysis

by Antonio Navarra & Valeria Simoncini

<p>Climatology and meteorology have basically been a descriptive science until it became possible to use numerical models, but it is crucial to the success of the strategy that the model must be a good representation of the real climate system ...

ISBN: 9789048137022

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