Selected Amazon Books on Geology and Geological Processes
CUSTODIANS – A VISION FOR CARING FOR OUR EARTH.
The theme of humans being Custodians to supporting our earth that sustains us commenced through writing of the book Custodians – a vision for caring for our earth. and the online course app /Earth Custodians.
The name ‘Earth Custodians’ includes being a custodian and working to sustain our ecosystem through knowledge and wisdom to solve problems humanity has created progressively over the past 10000 years. These problems have reached crisis levels in the Anthropocene due to increases in technology and rapidly increasing global populations that are dependent on an interconnected ecosystem. Humanity is now the major agent of change on earth.
Amazon book Kindle Version of the book and Author profile
- DIGITAL VESTION: – Amazon Kindle book
Direct links are: Australia –https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0B4F4931T
United Kingdom https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B4F4931T;
USA https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4F4931T
Author explanation page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/LEN-CRANFIELD/e/B0B4JBXLB6
The Practical Geologist: The Introductory Guide to the Basics of Geology and to Collecting and Identifying Rocks
This is a good starter book introducing geology, geological processes to your personal pet rock and rock collection to a shiny mineral collection, this book is a great introduction to the magic that is the science of the earth.
It outlines the proposed history of the formation of the earth and its geological processes that form and modify its composition, and its continents and oceans over time. The present landscapes are linked to surface weathering and erosional effects of weather and water. Check it out on Amazon
The aerial view of geology of the planet has dramatically enabled geologists to interpret the boundaries between rock bodies. This beautifully illustrated book encompasses the aerial tour of north Americas canyons , glaciers and towering peaks. – A great illustration of how geological landscapes can be interpreted. Great Coffee Table Book.
Enjoy a human perspective of the first 4.5 Billion years of the evolution of Earth. This perspective has been developed through our natural curiosity of how things happen. Science and scientific method has allowed the human race to have concepts through the development of language of communicating our ideas of how things have happened in our beautiful blue planet. It is a story of the evolution of a planet unique in its development in a galaxy that we as humans are aware of through our curiosity. The stor
The Map that Changed the World
by Simon Winchester
To me this is a magical book looking at the work of William Smith an canal engineer who set the foundations of geology in the early part of the nineteenth century by creating the first modern style geological map of the united Kingdom. The book outlines how Smith came to understand the link between his work in creating the series of canal that revolutionised transport of goods of the early part of the industrial revolution with the rocks that were being excavated to form the canal in southern and midland areas of the united Kingdom.
Check it out for an understanding of how maps are created
Discover the local geology of the San Francisco bay area. Find out about the local influences of the San Andreus Fault and how the fault movements have affected the local rock units in the area. A great read to discover more about the local geology and history of this exciting region of the USA.
Check out the unique geology of the bay area for yourself
This book and several more books on local geology of regions of the USA and important global destination can make great introduction to the concept of the ubiquitous nature of geological processes in affecting the natural world, human history and the development of global human civilisations.
USA examples:
This book is an illustrated field guide to assist interested geologist and would be geologists to understand how to identify local rock bodies. For those interested in finding about why geologists find rock bodies that they regard as their favourites this book is for you –Find out what make a geologist like his favourite rocks through this guide.- Check it out!
2.Geology Underfoot in Yosemite National Park First Edition
This guide to Yosemite National park is a definite buy for those who require basic information om what to expect prior to going to Yosemite. I suggest that is it prescribed reading prior to gpoing to Yosemite and will continue to inform you as a references as you drive around the park and appreciate the wondrous landscapes in this national park. The book gave adequate background and imagery to link the tourist with the landscapes and the geological processes that created them. Buy the book and better appreciate Yosemite. l
Take your time plan your trip, buy this book and use it it for your next trip to Yosemite. You wont be disappointed as your experience in Yosemite will be enhanced for you your family and friends. It will be Great for your next trip to Yosemite. Buy it before you go
Other books on geology of the USA for you to check out before you travel
3. Ancient Wyoming: A Dozen Lost Worlds Based on the Geology of the Bighorn Basin
by Fulcrum Publishing.
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by Schiffer Pub Ltd |
y is beyond the belief of logic and chance and makes amazing reading. Buy and enjoy
