Geography

Geography

Author: David Waugh

Publisher: Nelson Thornes

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 640

ISBN-13: 9780174447061

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Plate tectonics - Earthquakes and volcanoes - Weathering and slopes - Glaciation - Coasts - Deserts - Weather and climate - Soils - Biogepgraphy - Population - Urbanisation - Farming and food supply - Rural land use - Energy resources - Manufacturing industries - Transport and interdependence - World development.


A Modern Dictionary of Geography

A Modern Dictionary of Geography

Author: M. E. Witherick

Publisher: Hodder Education

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 293

ISBN-13: 9780340807132

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Small & Witherick's highly successful dictionary has already, in its first three editions, proved its value as a comprehensive guide to the key principles, concepts, and terminology of contemporary geography. This new, accessible edition reflects developments in the discipline since 1995. Covering both human and physical geography, this dictionary is an essential reference for undergraduate geography students.


The Dictionary of Physical Geography

The Dictionary of Physical Geography

Author: David S. G. Thomas

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-05-28

Total Pages: 918

ISBN-13: 1118687434

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The third edition of this comprehensive encyclopedic dictionary covers the whole field of physical geography and provides an essential reference for all students and lecturers in this field.


A Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic

A Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic

Author: Hans Wehr

Publisher: Otto Harrassowitz Verlag

Published: 1979

Total Pages: 1326

ISBN-13: 9783447020022

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"An enlarged and improved version of "Arabisches Wèorterbuch fèur die Schriftsprache der Gegenwart" by Hans Wehr and includes the contents of the "Supplement zum Arabischen Wèorterbuch fèur die Schriftsprache der Gegenwart" and a collection of new additional material (about 13.000 entries) by the same author."


A Dictionary of Geology and Earth Sciences

A Dictionary of Geology and Earth Sciences

Author: Michael Allaby

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2020-01-09

Total Pages: 1325

ISBN-13: 0192575708

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This new edition includes 10,000 entries which cover all areas of geoscience, including planetary science, oceanography, palaeontology, mineralogy and volcanology. In this edition, 675 new entries have been added, and include expanded coverage of planetary geology and earth-observing-satellites. Other new entries terms such as Ianammox, Boomerangian, earth rheological layering, and metamorphic rock classification. The entries are also complemented by more than 130 diagrams and numerous web links that are listed on a regularly updated dedicated companion website. Appendices supplement the A-Z and have been extended to include three new tables on the Torino Impact Hazard Scale, Avalanche Classes, and the Volcanic Explosivity Index. The list of satellite missions has also been revised and updated to include recent developments. A Dictionary of Geology and Earth Sciences is an authoritative, and jargon-free resource for students of geology, geography, geosciences, physical science, and those in related disciplines.


Recommended Reference Books in Paperback

Recommended Reference Books in Paperback

Author: Andrew L. March

Publisher:

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13:

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Over 900 in-print, high-quality paperback reference books, chosen on the basis of quality, availability and economy are encompassed by this second edition. Many valuable works available in paperback editions at substantial savings compared with their hardback editions (often overlooked in standard reviewing sources) are cited.


Environment and Planning

Environment and Planning

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 832

ISBN-13:

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International interdisciplinary journal discussing the relations between Society and Space. Space is broadly conceived: from landscapes of the body to global geographies; from cyberspace to old growth forests; as metaphorical and material; as theoretical construct and empirical fact. Covers both practical politics and the abstractions of social theory.