The New Penguin Dictionary of Geology
Author: Philip Kearey
Publisher: Penguin Global
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 340
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProvides concise definitions for more than 7,700 terms used in geology.
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The Penguin Dictionary of Geography
Author: Audrey N. Clark
Publisher: Penguin Group
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 464
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Penguin Dictionary of Geography has been expanded and revised and contains some 750 new entries to take into account developments in all areas of the subject. It now includes an explanation of terms connected with all aspects of the environment, natural and social; recent concepts in the field such as feminist geography, sustainability, uneven development and globalization; foreign and American terms; succinct, clear definitions of natural phenomena; sociological terminology; explanations of terms relating to climatology, ecology, economics, geology, remote sensing and statistics.
The Penguin Dictionary of Physical Geography
Author: John Whittow
Publisher: Penguin Books, Limited (UK)
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 590
ISBN-13: 9780140514506
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNewly revised and updated with over 400 new entries, The Penguin Dictionary of Physical Geography remains the standard reference work on the subject. Now including all the latest trends and techniques, this is the ideal companion both for school and college students and for the general reader.
Dictionary of Geological Terms
Author: American Geological Institute
Publisher: Anchor
Published: 1984-04-11
Total Pages: 577
ISBN-13: 0385181019
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom Aa toZweikanter, this popular dictionary has now been revised and updated. This edition includes over 1,000 new terms plus: -accurate definitions without technical jargon -many word origins -hyphenation and pronunciation guide -commonly used abbreviations -a geologic time and life chart The definitions in this book are drawn largely from the autoritative 36,000-term Glossary Of Geology, to which nearly 150 specialists from all fields of the geosciences contributed. Both the Glossary and this Dictionary were prepared as a service of the American Geological Institute, a federation of geoscience societies united to provide information to the science community and the public.
A Dictionary of Geology and Earth Sciences
Author: Michael Allaby
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2020-01-09
Total Pages: 1325
ISBN-13: 0192575708
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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.
Dictionary of Geology & Mineralogy
Author: McGraw-Hill Education
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Published: 2003-01-27
Total Pages: 420
ISBN-13: 9780071410441
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDerived from the content of the respected McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, Sixth Edition, each title provides thousands of definitions of words and phrases encountered in a specific discipline. All include: * Pronunciation guide for every term * Acronyms, cross-references, and abbreviations * Appendices with conversion tables; listings of scientific, technical, and mathematical notation; tables of relevant data; and more * A convenient, quick-find format
The Dictionary of Physical Geography
Author: David S. G. Thomas
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2013-05-28
Total Pages: 918
ISBN-13: 1118687434
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe 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.
Crypto Dictionary
Author: Jean-Philippe Aumasson
Publisher: No Starch Press
Published: 2021-03-16
Total Pages: 162
ISBN-13: 1718501412
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRigorous in its definitions yet easy to read, Crypto Dictionary covers the field of cryptography in an approachable, and sometimes humorous way. Expand your mind and your crypto knowledge with the ultimate desktop dictionary for all things cryptography. Written by a renowned cryptographer for experts and novices alike, Crypto Dictionary is rigorous in its definitions, yet easy to read and laced with humor. Flip to any random page to find something new, interesting, or mind-boggling, such as: • A survey of crypto algorithms both widespread and niche, from RSA and DES to the USSR’s GOST cipher • Trivia from the history of cryptography, such as the MINERVA backdoor in Crypto AG’s encryption algorithms • An explanation of why the reference to the Blowfish cipher in the TV show 24 makes absolutely no sense • Types of cryptographic protocols like zero-knowledge; security; and proofs of work, stake, and resource • A polemic against referring to cryptocurrency as “crypto” • Discussions of numerous cryptographic attacks, including slide and biclique The book also looks toward the future of cryptography, with discussions of the threat quantum computing poses to current cryptosystems and a nod to post-quantum algorithms, such as lattice-based cryptographic schemes. With hundreds of incisive entries organized alphabetically, Crypto Dictionary is the crypto go-to guide you’ll always want within reach.
Dictionary of Theories
Author: Jennifer Bothamley
Publisher:
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 648
ISBN-13: 9780760753194
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe New Penguin Dictionary of Science
Author: M. J. Clugston
Publisher: Penguin Canada
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 754
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhether looking for the definition of "density" or trying to understand what a "Bravais lattice" is, readers need turn to only one book: The New Penguin Dictionary of Science. Completely updated in its second edition, this accessible work covers both fundamental and esoteric concepts within every field of scientific inquiry, from chemistry and astronomy to molecular biology and human anatomy. Definitions are succinct and backed by hundreds of illustrations and diagrams. Including appendices that cover the periodic table, the classification of living organisms, and more, this book is a vital tool for students, researchers, and lay enthusiasts.
