Cadmium (Environmental Toxin, #2)
On May 25,1978, the Commission on Toxicology ofthe Division of Clinical Chemistry of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) established its Subcommittee on Environmental and Occupational Toxicology of Cadmium following aseries of Commission meetings in Kristiansand, Norway. I was appointed chairman ofthe new Subcommittee by the Commission on Toxicology (chairman at that time F. w. Sun derman Jr. ) in which I served from 1977 as an Associate Member and from 1979 as a Titul...
Lectures in Isotope Geology
Our colleagues from the French-speaking parts of Switzerland - the Suisses romands - and above all the committee of the 3rd Cycle, e Earth Sciences (3 Cycle, Sciences de la Terre) honored us by asking us to give a course on Isotope Geology for the year 1977. The course, entitled Evaluation et Interpretation des Donnees Isotopiques (eval uation and Interpretation of Isotopic Data), was intended to inform earth scientists, graduate and postgraduate, from the western Swiss Universities on the subj...
Annales de la Société Géologique Du Nord, 1906, Vol. 35 (Classic Reprint)
by Societe Geologique Du Nord
Remote Sensing of Geomorphology (Developments in Earth Surface Processes)
Remote Sensing of Geomorphology, Volume 23, discusses the new range of remote-sensing techniques (lidar, structure from motion photogrammetry, advanced satellite platforms) that has led to a dramatic increase in terrain information, and as such provided new opportunities for a better understanding of surface morphology and related Earth surface processes. As several papers have been published (including paper reviews and special issues) on this topic, this book summarizes the major advances in r...
Numerical Methods in Geomechanics Innsbruck 1988
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The Coast Scenery of North Devon
by E a Newell (Edward Alexander Ne Arber
Geology Underfoot in Southern California (Yes, Geology Underfoot)
by Robert P Sharp and Allen F Glazner
Each volume in the Classic Edition Sources series brings together selections of enduring intellectual value--classic articles, book excerpts, and research studies--that have shaped a discipline of study. Edited for length and level, the selections are organized topically around the major areas of study within the discipline. Selected World Wide Web sites are included, and an annotated table of contents provides a quick and easy review of the selections. Every Classic Edition Sources volume is su...
Geschichtliche Darstellung Unserer Kenntnisse Und Meinungen Von Den Korallenbauten.
by Leopold Bttger and Leopold Bottger
This book presents the fundamental principles of thermodynamics for geosciences, based on the author's own courses over a number of years. Many examples help to understand how mineralogical problems can be solved by applying thermodynamic principles.
Abu Abdullah Al-Bakri
by Lambert M Surhone, Miriam T Timpledon, and Susan F Marseken
Dictionary of Geotourism
Geotourism is a new, emerging scientific discipline by applying the principles of earth science in the study of natural and human tourism resources. It involves the principles and methodologies of art, landscape architecture, environmental science and tourism in dealing with earth science issues of tourism activities and provides guidance to the establishment, management and protection of geoparks, forest parks and scenic areas. The Dictionary of Geotourism contains over 3,000 definitions, hundr...
The recent earthquake disasters in Japan and a series of other disasters in the world have highlighted again the need for more reliable geotechnical prediction and better methods for geotechnical design and in particular dealing with geohazards. This book provides a timely review and summaries of the recent advances in theories, analyses and methods for geotechnical predictions and the most up-to-date practices in geotechnical engineering and particularly in dealing with geohazards. A special se...
An authoritative and up-to-date study of Yosemite s geology this is the first comprehensive treatment of the subject written in terms that the lay person can understand. Multiple maps, diagrams and full-color photographs help to describe Yosemite s rocks and their origins. The book includes a very helpful glossary of terms and references for additional reading."
Geology and Industrial Resources of California (Classic Reprint)
by Philip T Tyson