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Momentous changes, particularly in the 1960‿s, transformed ‿geology‿ into ‿earth science‿. These developments and the scientists behind them have been neglected until now and are the subject of this book.

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This guide is a starting point for exploring the geology of the Pennines between the southern Yorkshire Dales and Nidderdale in the north and the southern part of the Derbyshire Peak District in the south. The book concentrates on the main Pennine range, but also takes in higher ground to the west, including Rossendale, the Forest of Bowland and the Staffordshire Moorlands. While the guide is aimed primarily at undergraduate level, it is writt...

A discussion of French landscapes and the forces that have formed them for students of landscape and the curious traveller.

A revised edition of an established introductory guide to the key concepts of tectonics and rock structures for those without a strong mathematical background.

The diversity of Scotland's mountains is remarkable, ranging from the isolated summits of the far northwest, through the tor-studded high plateau of the Cairngorms to the hills of the Southern Uplands. Colin Ballantyne explains the geological and geomorphological evolution of Scotland's mountains to form an unparalleled variety of mountain forms.

The volcanoes of Europe offer dramatic landscapes, intriguing geological and geographical characteristics, and compelling histories of their interaction with those who have chosen to live on and near them. This new colour illustrated edition presents a wealth of up-to-date material in a comprehensive and thoroughly researched introduction.

Tim O'Higgins defines and describes a systems approach to environmental management. He explains a framework for analysis of environmental problems as social/ecological systems using fascinating examples from around the globe.

A concise introduction to the fundamental concepts of mathematics that are closely related to civil engineering. By using an informal and theorem-free approach with more than 150 step-by-step examples, all the key mathematical concepts and techniques are introduced.

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An illustrated explanation of the geological background to the first Industrial Revolution that originated in eighteenth-century Britain.

The practical guidance and assistance needed to manage the consequences of an emergency or disaster. It is a practical 'how to' manual and guide.

An introduction to the science of geophysics which deals with physical processes and physical properties of the Earth and its surrounding space environment.

Completely revised new edition, in colour for the first time, of an established textbook in sedimentology.

Field guide to the one of the most popular areas in Scotland for geological field trips and studies.

In exploring the development of a human rights based approach to social care, Smith challenges the perception of human rights law and practice being the preserve of lawyers and demystifies human rights in a social care context.

A practice focused guide that assists social workers and others to support families who need help with the task of parenting their children. This support may be required because families are lacking informal networks of support or because of professional worries about the levels of care parents or other carers are providing for their children.

This book provides a comprehensive review of the petroleum geology of Ireland and its very extensive continental shelf. The authors chart the fifty-year history of petroleum exploration in Ireland, from early drilling onshore to the present frontier exploration in the deep water Atlantic basins. The structural framework and regional geological setting of the sedimentary basins is described in two chapters, and this is followed by a review of t...

The author examines theories of citizenship, capacity and choice when supporting vulnerable adults and uses the impact of the early implementation of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 as a model. Her main themes are the extent of the reach of the state and the appropriateness of this with, a discussion of the tension between autonomy and protection and consideration of whether or not vulnerability impacts on the human rights...