What is sand? How is it formed? Where does sand come from? How does it get to the beach? Why is it different colors? Let the sandpiper sleuth show you the answers to these questions in this lively, co
The southwest region of British Columbia offers a motherlode of unique rockhounding experiences for both amateur and more seasoned prospectors. This revised and expanded edition of Rick Hudson's bests
Industrial Minerals and Rocks builds on the strengths of the earlier editions but adds significant new content-ensuring the continued relevance of this classic text.This widely read global reference
This is the first book that attempts to broadly integrate the most recent knowledge in the fields of hydrate nucleation and growth in permafrost regions and marine sediments. Gas hydrate reactant supp
This is the first book entirely devoted to travertine, a material in use for over 4000 years. The single-author work is avaluable referencesource for travertine, covering all aspects of t
In this highly anticipated volume, the world-renowned authors take a basic approach to present the principles of petroleum reservoir simulation in an easy-to-use and accessible format. Applicable to a
The author of Nibbling on Einstein's Brain brings her animated style to the story of water. With this richly illustrated book, young readers can dive into The Wonder in Water and discover just what
Explores the many ways water can be found on the planet, from rivers and oceans to raindrops and sweat, and includes informative sidebars, fascinating microscopic photography, and engaging text. Simul
The extraction of natural resources has had a profound effect on the Welsh landscape, and the exploitation of metal ores has been a feature of rural upland landscapes since the Bronze Age. This report
Molecular simulation is an emerging technology for determining the properties of many systems that are of interest to the oil and gas industry, and more generally to the chemical industry. Based on a
Written by one of the world’s foremost authorities on pumps, this first volume in Gulf Publishing Company’s Gulf Pump Guides series covers the design, application and troubleshooting for progressing c
This three-volume reference seems appropriate for upper middle school students. It contains 100 entries, numerous sidebars, some color photo inserts, and 150 b&w illustrations. The entries include def
Introduction to Ore-Forming Processes is the first senior undergraduate – postgraduate textbook to focus specifically on the multiplicity of geological processes that result in the formation of minera
Trambouze and Euzen, both affiliated with the Institut Francias du Petrole, summarize current knowledge on chemical reactors. The book is designed for engineers in industries involved with the problem
Describes the origins of oil and gas, and discusses the role of petroleum products in history, exploring and drilling for oil, processing and transporting oil, environmental effects, and alternative e
Whether ornamenting royal scepters or equipping modern medical technology, this book will show readers how gemstones have an established place in our world, covering where diamonds and gemstones are f
An informative book shows young readers the basic make-up of coal and how it is mined, describing how the rise of industry led to more widespread coal use for fuel as wood reserves became depleted, an
