IT is always well to keep in touch with the methods and conclusions of workers in other countries; and in a general way this can only be done by text-books. In this respect the present work will be ...

PROF. GRENVILLE COLE has already won himself wide repute as a writer on geological science by his book, entitled “Aids in Practical Geology” (Griffin and Co.). There Prof. Cole treated the branches of ...

An introduction to geology -- Plate tectonics: a scientific revolution unfolds -- Matter and minerals -- Magma, igneous rocks, and intrusive activity -- Volcanoes and volcanic hazards -- Weathering ...

Description: An introduction to geology through discussion of geological topics that show the influence of geology on modern society. Topics include mineral and energy resources, water resources, ...