Geological Structures is an easy-to-use, highly informative photographic field guide that introduces the great variety of geological structures to be found all around us. The authors` beautiful photography, extended captions & accessible text make interpreting & understanding geological structures simple, whether you`re an amateur enthusiast keen to learn or a more experienced geologist. The three main rock groups
- igneous, metamorphic & sedimentary
- & their related structures are each covered in detail, followed by sections focusing on folds & folding, faults & faulting, & unconformities. Structures & related landforms are illustrated in more than 200 detailed colour photographs & their helpful captions assist with identification in the field. Each geological account

Includes:: an indication of the structure`s formation & provides useful information on how to identify & understand its distinguishing features.



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A beautiful depiction (with explanations) of geology in Namibia, from impact crater sites, meteorites, canyons & limestone caves to vast desert landscapes, moonscapes & bizarrely-shaped rocks, this picture-driven book will feature all the highlights of Namibian landscapes & landforms, with accessible brief explanations of the geology behind each of these. ...

Studying geology in the field will draw anyone curious about how our planet works into the field time & time again. Ireland is endowed with a spectacular variety of geology. The rocks that make up the island of Ireland offer a unique window into a 2-billion-year history, a history which

Includes:: almost all types of geological settings, including sedimentary basins, shallow tropical seas, high mountain ranges & active volcanoes. Seventeen field areas are described, showing how to venture into the field to explore the classic sites of Irish geology. Most excursions are on or near the coast & the variety of landscapes reflects the diversity of geology. Emphasis is placed on understanding processes that operated in the geological past to produce today`s rocks. Detailed `step-by-step` itineraries are provided & the material is presented in a manner accessible to the non-specialist.

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Geology of Svalbard from the Norsk Polarinstitutt: a slim but informative introduction to the diverse geology of Svalbard, which gives rise to its wide range of landscapes. The text, all in English & supported by colour photographs, diagrams & maps, deals with various topics e.g. the oldest rocks, sedimentary successions, fossils, plate tectonics, volcanic history, the ice age, landforms & fossil fuels. ...

The Italians Have a Secret... There are said to be over 300 shapes of pasta, each of which has a history, a story to tell, & an affinity with particular foods. These shapes have evolved alongside the flavours of local ingredients, & the perfect combination can turn an ordinary gift into something sublime. The Geometry of Pasta pairs over 100 authentic recipes from critically acclaimed chef, Jacob Kenedy, with award-winning designer Caz Hildebrand's stunning black-&-white designs to reveal the science, history & philosophy behind spectacular pasta dishes from all over Italy. A striking fusion of design & food, The Geometry of Pasta tells you everything you need to know about cooking & eating pasta like an Italian. Praise for The Geometry of Pasta: Really delicious, authentic pasta recipes. (Jamie Oliver). The most delicious foodie publication of the year. (GQ). A maddeningly lovely book. (Stephen Bayley). ...

Geoparque de las Sierras Subbeticas in Andalucía, roughly half Cordoba, on a very clear, contoured & GPS compatible map at 1:40, 000 from Editorial Piolet highlighting local walking trails including 10 recommended routes, long-distance hiking routes, Via Verde cycling trails, & various places of interest. Hiking maps in the Editorial Piolet series, unless indicated to the contrary in the individual description, have contours at 10m intervals, enhanced by relief shading and/or altitude colouring, & provide very detailed presentation of the terrain & local road network. An overprint highlights hiking routes, distinguishing between short local routes, longer PR paths & long-distance GR routes. Symbols mark campsites & mountain huts or refuges, various places of interest, climbing or other recreational areas, etc. Each title has a UTM grid. Map legend

Includes:: English. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link.

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Geopolitics is a way of looking at the world: one that considers the links between political power, geography, & cultural diversity. In certain places such as Iraq, Lebanon, or Israel, moving a few feet either side of a territorial boundary can be a matter of life or death, dramatically highlighting the connections between place & politics. Even far away from these `danger zones`
- in Europe or the US for example
- geopolitics remains an important part of everyday life. For a country`s location & size as well as its sovereignty & resources all affect how the people that live there understand & interact with the wider world. In this new edition Klaus Dodds takes into account several world developments that have occured since original publication, including the Arab Spring, the worldwide economic crisis, & the developing role of China in international politics. Using wide-ranging examples, from historical maps to James Bond films & the rhetoric of political leaders both past & present, this Very Short Introduction shows why, for a full understanding of contemporary global politics, it is not just smart
- it is essential
- to be geopolitical.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable.



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George & Martha Washington, of Mount Vernon, Virginia, were America`s original first couple. From the 1750s, when young soldier George wooed & wedded Martha Dandridge Custis, a pretty & rich young widow, to the forging of a new nation, Flora Fraser traces the development, both personal & political, of an historic marriage. The private sphere
- their love of home & country, the two children Martha brings to this union from a previous marriage, & the confidence she instilled in her beloved second spouse
- forms the backdrop to an increasingly public partnership. The leading role played by Virginia in the resistance to British taxation galvanised the pair, radicalising their politics, & in 1775 George Washington was appointed commander-in-chief of the American `rebels`. In the eight harsh years of the American War of Independence which followed, Martha`s staunch support for her husband never wavered. But the eventual victory at Yorktown in 1781 & Washington`s retirement which followed were overshadowed by the death of her son, Jacky. Interweaving the progress & reversals of war
- the siege of icebound Boston, the loss of New York & the crossing of the Delaware
- with George & Martha`s private joys & sorrows, this is a mesmerizing rendering of two formidable characters. Flora Fraser`s revealing account is the first scholarly portrait of a union which owed its strength in equal measure to both parties. in a narrative enhanced by a close reading of personal, military & presidential papers, Fraser brings George & Martha Washington to life afresh: he, a man who aspired to greatness; & she, a woman who, when tested, proved an ideal spouse to commander & president alike.



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Mum`s broken her arm & George & Flora go & ask Grandpa to help with making jam tarts. While they are there, he asks them to drop some eggs off at his neighbours, & gradually they realize that no one in the street knows each other & want to help. So they organise an amazing street party with lots of delicious home-cooked meals to eat. Packed full of recipes & tips for organising your own street party, ” George & Flora`s Big Party” is all about cooking & community: sharing recipes, making friends, helping to build a community in your neighbourhood. ...

George & his best friend Annie haven`t had any space adventures for a while & they`re missing the excitement. But not for long... Seriously strange things start happening. Banks are handing out free money; supermarkets can`t charge for their produce so people are getting free food; & aircraft are refusing to fly. It looks like the world`s biggest & best computers have all been hacked. George & Annie will travel further into space than ever before in order to find out who is behind it. ...