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Water Resources and Hydraulics Xixi Wang

This new textbook introduces the concepts and tools essential for upper-level undergraduate study in water resources and hydraulics.

February 2021 246 x 189 mm c.550pp 304 b/w illus. 74 tables 978-1-108-49247-8 Hardback c. £64.99 / c. US$89.99 X

An Introduction to Metamorphic Petrology Second edition Bruce Yardley and Clare Warren

A new edition of a classic text introducing metamorphic rocks and how they form, in full colour and thoroughly updated.

December 2020 246 x 189 mm c.300pp 978-1-108-45648-7 Paperback £39.99 / US$49.99 X

Structural Geology: A Quantitative Introduction

Physical Oceanography and Climate

David D. Pollard and Stephen J. Martel

Kris Karnauskas

A pioneering single-semester undergraduate textbook that balances descriptive and quantitative analysis of geological structures.

July 2020 276 x 219 mm 450pp 978-1-107-03506-5 Hardback £49.99 / US$64.99 X

An engaging and accessible textbook focusing on climate dynamics from the perspective of the ocean, specifically interactions between the atmosphere and ocean.

April 2020 246 x 189 mm c.350pp 48 b/w illus. 36 colour illus. 4 tables 978-1-108-42386-1 Hardback £49.99 / US$64.99 X

100% Clean, Renewable Energy and Storage for Everything Mark Z Jacobson

Textbook on the science and methods behind a global transition to 100% clean, renewable energy for science, engineering, and social science students.

September 2020 279 x 216 mm c.450pp 978-1-108-47980-6 Hardback £89.99 / US$110.00 P

Understanding Environmental Pollution Fourth edition Marquita K. Hill

Thoroughly updated new edition of this undergraduate textbook examines environmental pollution from our homes to the global environment.

July 2020 276 x 219 mm 466pp 105 b/w illus. 44 tables 327 exercises 978-1-108-43610-6 Paperback £49.99 / US$64.99 X

Fundamentals of Geophysics Third edition William Lowrie and Andreas Fichtner

A thoroughly reworked third edition featuring new data acquisition technologies, research developments and computational exercises in Python.

January 2020 276 x 219 mm c.425pp 420 b/w illus. 38 tables 978-1-108-71697-0 Paperback £49.99 / US$64.99 X

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Essentials of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology Second edition B. Ronald Frost and Carol D. Frost

A concise introduction to the mineralogy and petrology of igneous and metamorphic rocks for all Earth Science students.

October 2019 276 x 216 mm 362pp 275 b/w illus.

978-1-108-71058-9 Paperback £44.99 / US$59.99 X

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Introduction to Coastal Processes and Geomorphology Second edition Robin Davidson-Arnott Bernard Bauer and Chris Houser

Grounded in current research, this second edition has been thoroughly updated, featuring new topics, global examples and online material.

September 2019 253 x 203 mm 536pp 430 b/w illus. 11 tables 978-1-108-43986-2 Paperback £44.99 / US$59.99 X

The Science and Politics of Global Climate Change A Guide to the Debate Third edition Andrew E. Dessler and Edward A. Parson

Provides concise, thorough overview of science, technology, economics, policy, politics of climate change in a single volume.

August 2019 247 x 174 mm 278pp 28 b/w illus.

978-1-316-63132-4 Paperback £34.99 / US$44.99 X

Fundamental Planetary Science

Introduction to Seismology

Physics, Chemistry and Habitability Jack J. Lissauer and Imke de Pater

Third edition Peter M. Shearer

A quantitative introduction to planetary science for advanced undergraduates, including planet formation, exoplanets and planetary habitability.

July 2019 247 x 187 mm 650pp 300 b/w illus. 32 colour illus. 200 exercises 978-1-108-41198-1 Paperback £49.99 / US$64.99 X

Offers a concise and accessible introduction to seismic theory, with a focus on the mathematical fundamentals of global seismology.

May 2019 246 x 189 mm 442pp 243 b/w illus. 12 tables 978-1-316-63574-2 Paperback £49.99 / US$64.99 X

Climate Mathematics

Planetary Geoscience

Theory and Applications Samuel S. P. Shen and Richard C. J. Somerville

Harry Y. McSween, Jr Jeffrey E. Moersch Devon M. Burr, William M. Dunne Joshua P. Emery Linda C. Kah and Molly C. McCanta

Presents the core mathematics, statistics, and programming skills needed for modern climate science courses, with online teaching materials.

October 2019 246 x 189 mm c.456pp 33 b/w illus. 121 colour illus. 7 tables 137 exercises 978-1-108-47687-4 Hardback £57.99 / US$74.99 X

The ideal textbook resource to support a one-semester capstone course in planetary processes for geoscience undergraduates.

July 2019 276 x 219 mm 350pp 148 b/w illus. 152 colour illus.

978-1-107-14538-2 Hardback £49.99 / US$64.99 X

Earth Science for Civil and Environmental Engineers Richard E. Jackson

Introduces the fundamental principles of applied Earth science needed for engineering practice, with case studies, exercises, and online solutions.

January 2019 276 x 219 mm 492pp 20 b/w illus. 2 maps 59 tables 99 exercises 978-0-521-84725-4 Hardback £59.99 / US$79.99 X

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Essentials of Atmospheric and Oceanic Dynamics Geoffrey K. Vallis

A concise introduction to atmosphere-ocean dynamics at the intermediate-advanced undergraduate level, taking the reader from basic dynamics to cutting-edge topics.

January 2019 246 x 189 mm 366pp 129 b/w illus.

978-1-107-69279-4 Paperback £39.99 / US$49.99 X

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An Introduction to the Solar System

An Introduction to Astrobiology

Principles of Seismology

Third edition Edited by David A. Rothery Neil McBride and Iain Gilmour

Third edition Edited by David A. Rothery Iain Gilmour and Mark A. Sephton

Second edition Agustín Udías and Elisa Buforn

Updated third edition introduces undergraduates to the Solar System’s bodies, the processes upon and within them, and their origins and evolution.

This updated third edition explores the origin and nature of life, habitable environments in our solar system and exoplanet discoveries.

January 2018 263 x 210 mm 440pp 328 colour illus. 96 exercises 978-1-108-43084-5 Paperback £45.99 / US$60.99 X

March 2018 263 x 210 mm 398pp 200 colour illus. 68 exercises 978-1-108-43083-8 Paperback £45.99 / US$60.99 X

Thermodynamics of Natural Systems Theory and Applications in Geochemistry and Environmental Science Third edition Greg Anderson

Fully updated, this streamlined new textbook is an accessible introduction to thermodynamics for Earth and environmental scientists, emphasising real-world problems.

April 2017 246 x 189 mm 428pp 141 b/w illus.

978-1-107-17521-1 Hardback £55.99 / US$77.99 X

Dinosaurs A Concise Natural History Third edition David E. Fastovsky and David B. Weishampel Illustrated by John Sibbick

Fully updated, lively and beautifully illustrated in full colour, Dinosaurs encourages students to ask questions and think like a scientist.

January 2017 276 x 219 mm 432pp 366 colour illus. 3 tables 978-1-316-50115-3 Paperback £45.99 / US$79.99 X

This new edition features a completely new chapter on digital seismic data processing, numerous examples and 100 problems.

December 2017 246 x 189 mm 558pp 290 b/w illus. 10 tables 978-1-107-13869-8 Hardback £55.99 / US$71.99 X

Introduction to Modern Climate Change Second edition Andrew Dessler

The thoroughly updated second edition of an invaluable textbook for any introductory survey course on the science and policy of climate change.

October 2015 253 x 177 mm 273pp 75 b/w illus. 9 colour illus. 5 tables 154 exercises 978-1-107-48067-4 Paperback £34.99 / US$44.99 X

Weather A Concise Introduction Gregory J. Hakim and Jérôme Patoux

An accessible, beautifully illustrated text, covering the fundamentals of meteorology in a concise and engaging manner.

March 2018 276 x 219 mm c.350pp 1 b/w illus. 476 colour illus. 7 tables 978-1-108-40465-5 Paperback £54.99 / US$71.99 X

Space Physics An Introduction C. T. Russell, J. G. Luhmann and R. J. Strangeway

This textbook provides advanced undergraduates and graduates with up-to-date coverage of space physics from the Sun to the interstellar medium.

July 2016 246 x 189 mm 512pp 325 b/w illus. 19 tables 98 exercises 978-1-107-09882-4 Hardback £55.99 / US$77.99 X

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Structural Geology

Minerals

Second edition Haakon Fossen

Their Constitution and Origin Second edition Hans-Rudolf Wenk and Andrey Bulakh

This market-leading textbook has been updated to include a chapter on joints and veins, additional examples and stunning new photos.

March 2016 276 x 219 mm 524pp 6 b/w illus. 557 colour illus. 2 tables 210 exercises 978-1-107-05764-7 Hardback £49.99 / US$65.99 X

Climate System Dynamics and Modelling Hugues Goosse

An introductory textbook on all aspects of climate system dynamics and modelling for students, scientists and professionals.

October 2015 253 x 177 mm 273pp 3 b/w illus. 185 colour illus. 5 tables 95 exercises 978-1-107-44583-3 Paperback £44.99 / US$69.99 X

The new edition of this popular textbook once again provides an indispensable guide for the next generation of mineralogists.

October 2016 246 x 189 mm 640pp 525 b/w illus. 181 colour illus. 100 tables 978-1-107-51404-1 Paperback £45.99 / US$65.99 X

Soils Genesis and Geomorphology Second edition Randall J. Schaetzl and Michael L. Thompson

This expanded, fully updated second edition of the leading textbook in pedology and soil geomorphology is invaluable for anyone studying soils, landforms and landscape change.

June 2015 253 x 203 mm 795pp 539 b/w illus. 89 tables 978-1-107-01693-4 Hardback £59.99 / US$89.99 X

Mineral Resources, Economics and the Environment

Global Warming The Complete Briefing Fifth edition John Houghton

Second edition Stephen E. Kesler and Adam C. Simon

Sir John Houghton’s definitive, full-colour guide to climate change is fully up-to-date with the latest IPCC findings.

Written for students and professionals, this revised textbook surveys the mineral industry from geological, environmental and economic perspectives.

May 2015 246 x 189 mm 396pp 173 colour illus. 15 tables 110 exercises 978-1-107-46379-0 Paperback £36.99 / US$49.99 X

October 2015 276 x 219 mm 446pp 255 b/w illus. 51 colour illus. 51 tables 978-1-107-07491-0 Hardback £56.99 / US$79.99 X

Geophysics for the Mineral Exploration Geoscientist Michael Dentith and Stephen T. Mudge

A state-of-the-art overview of geophysical methods for mineral exploration, demonstrating practical application and interpretation supported by real geophysical data examples.

April 2014 276 x 219 mm 454pp 330 colour illus. 15 tables 978-0-521-80951-1 Hardback £63.99 / US$88.99 X

Geodynamics Third edition Donald Turcotte and Gerald Schubert

A fully updated third edition of this classic textbook, containing two new chapters on numerical modelling supported by online MATLAB® codes.

June 2014 253 x 203 mm 636pp 456 b/w illus. 23 colour illus. 28 tables 285 exercises 978-0-521-18623-0 Paperback £56.99 / US$86.99 X

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Practical Seismic Data Analysis Hua-Wei Zhou

A modern introduction to seismic data processing in exploration and global geophysics, demonstrating practical applications through real data and examples.

January 2014 246 x 189 mm 496pp 350 b/w illus. 31 colour illus. 11 tables 11 exercises 978-0-521-19910-0 Hardback £53.99 / US$85.99 X

An Introduction to the Chemistry of the Sea Second edition Michael E. Q. Pilson

An engaging introduction to marine chemistry and the ocean’s geochemical interactions with the solid earth and atmosphere, for students of oceanography.

December 2012 246 x 189 mm 533pp 147 b/w illus. 122 tables 25 exercises 978-0-521-88707-6 Hardback £53.99 / US$103.99 X

Essentials of the Earth’s Climate System

Ore Deposit Geology

Physical Principles of Remote Sensing

John Ridley

Roger G. Barry and Eileen A. Hall-McKim

This book systematically describes and illustrates major ore deposit types, and links deposits to geological settings and the processes behind their formation.

Third edition W. G. Rees

A concise, non-mathematical, full-color introduction to modern climatology, covering the key topics of climate science for intermediate undergraduate students.

A quantitative yet accessible introduction to remote sensing techniques, this new edition covers a broad spectrum of Earth science applications.

July 2013 246 x 189 mm 409pp 185 b/w illus. 6 tables 30 exercises 978-1-107-02222-5 Hardback £50.99 / US$65.99 X

November 2012 246 x 189 mm 492pp 323 b/w illus. 40 colour illus.

978-0-521-18116-7 Paperback £51.99 / US$103.99 X

March 2014 246 x 189 mm 271pp 20 b/w illus. 110 colour illus. 108 exercises 978-1-107-62049-0 Paperback £39.99 / US$59.99 X

Introduction to the Physical and Biological Oceanography of Shelf Seas John H. Simpson and Jonathan Sharples

Provides a quantitative, accessible approach to the fundamental physics and biology of the coastal ocean, for undergraduate and graduate students.

March 2012 246 x 189 mm 448pp 100 b/w illus. 20 colour illus. 5 tables 45 exercises 978-0-521-70148-8 Paperback £46.99 / US$71.99 X

Physical Geography

Earth Materials

Great Systems and Global Environments William M. Marsh and Martin M. Kaufman

Introduction to Mineralogy and Petrology Second edition Cornelis Klein and Anthony Philpotts

A systems-based approach to physical geography written in an easy-to-understand narrative style that is closely integrated with clear, single-concept illustrations.

August 2012 276 x 219 mm 720pp 900 colour illus. 20 tables 300 exercises 978-0-521-76428-5 Hardback £70.99 / US$99.99 X

Designed specifically for onesemester courses, this beautifully illustrated textbook explains the key concepts in mineralogy and petrology.

December 2016 276 x 219 mm 616pp 1076 colour illus. 30 tables 360 exercises 978-1-316-60885-2 Paperback £44.99 / US$64.99 X

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Air Pollution and Global Warming History, Science, and Solutions Second edition Mark Z. Jacobson

A new edition of this full-color introductory textbook, for students taking a course on air pollution or global warming, whatever their background.

June 2012 228 x 152 mm 406pp 238 colour illus. 71 tables 978-1-107-69115-5 Paperback £71.99 / US$99.99 X

Introduction to Water Resources and Environmental Issues Karrie Lynn Pennington and Thomas V. Cech

Provides a thorough introduction for undergraduate students to the complex and crucial world of water resources.

December 2009 246 x 189 mm 468pp 109 b/w illus. 16 tables 978-0-521-86988-1 Hardback £57.99 / US$86.99 X

Physics of the Atmosphere and Climate

Principles of Planetary Climate

Second edition Murry L. Salby

Unified treatment of physical principles of planetary climates for advanced students and researchers in atmospheric science, Earth and planetary science.

Murry Salby’s textbook provides an integrated treatment of processes controlling the Earthatmosphere system for students and researchers.

March 2012 253 x 215 mm 718pp 371 b/w illus. 4 tables 296 exercises 978-0-521-76718-7 Hardback £64.99 / US$89.99 X

Geochemistry An Introduction Second edition Francis Albarède

In this second edition, Albarède refreshingly introduces the essentials of modern geochemistry for students across the Earth and environmental sciences.

June 2009 246 x 189 mm 355pp 70 b/w illus. 36 tables 156 exercises 978-0-521-70693-3 Paperback £51.99 / US$67.99 X

Raymond T. Pierrehumbert

December 2010 246 x 189 mm 674pp 143 b/w illus. 23 tables 370 exercises 978-0-521-86556-2 Hardback £64.99 / US$84.99 X

Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology Second edition Anthony Philpotts and Jay Ague

A textbook providing a quantitative approach to the petrologic principles of igneous and metamorphic rocks in a new edition.

Geomorphology The Mechanics and Chemistry of Landscapes Robert S. Anderson and Suzanne P. Anderson

A modern, quantitative, process-oriented approach to geomorphology and the role of Earth surface processes in shaping landforms, starting from basic principles.

June 2010 276 x 219 mm 651pp 578 b/w illus. 10 tables 185 exercises 978-0-521-51978-6 Paperback £57.99 / US$79.99 X

Fundamentals of Geophysics Second edition William Lowrie

A second edition of this classic textbook on fundamental principles of geophysics for geoscience undergraduates.

September 2007 279 x 215 mm 390pp 387 b/w illus. 107 exercises 978-0-521-67596-3 Paperback £49.99 / US$79.99 X

January 2009 276 x 219 mm 684pp 504 b/w illus. 18 tables 192 exercises 978-0-521-88006-0 Hardback £57.99 / US$91.99 X

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Hydrology

The Solid Earth

Looking into the Earth

An Introduction Wilfried Brutsaert

An Introduction to Global Geophysics Second edition C. M. R. Fowler

An Introduction to Geological Geophysics Alan E. Mussett and M. Aftab Khan Illustrated by Sue Button

A fully up-dated edition of this acclaimed undergraduate geophysics textbook.

Comprehensively describes the principles and applications of ‘global’ and ‘exploration’ geophysics for introductory/ intermediate university students.

This textbook introduces fundamental principles of hydrology for advanced students, scientists and professionals.

August 2005 246 x 189 mm 618pp 279 b/w illus.

978-0-521-82479-8 Hardback £62.99 / US$93.99 X

December 2004 246 x 189 mm 728pp 384 b/w illus. 31 colour illus. 31 tables 143 exercises 978-0-521-89307-7 Paperback £51.99 / US$86.99 X

December 2000 279 x 215 mm 492pp 437 b/w illus. 8 colour illus. 100 tables 275 exercises 978-0-521-78574-7 Paperback £50.99 / US$75.99 X

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Properties and Management of Soils in the Tropics Second edition Pedro A. Sanchez

Long-awaited second edition of classic textbook, brought completely up to date, for courses on tropical soils, and reference for scientists and professionals.

January 2019 253 x 203 mm 690pp 85 b/w illus. 12 maps 226 tables 978-1-107-17605-8 Hardback £79.99 / US$110.00 P

Polar Environments and Global Change Roger G. Barry and Eileen A. Hall-McKim

River Mechanics Second edition Pierre Y. Julien

Surveys atmospheric, oceanic and cryospheric processes, present and past conditions, and changes in polar environments.

Completely updated and with three new chapters, this analysis of river dynamics is invaluable for advanced students, researchers and practitioners.

August 2018 247 x 174 mm 442pp 978-1-108-43635-9 Paperback £49.99 / US$69.99 P

June 2018 247 x 174 mm 522pp 978-1-107-46277-9 Paperback £46.99 / US$64.99 P

Radiogenic Isotope Geology Third edition Alan P. Dickin

The new edition of Radiogenic Isotope Geology examines revolutionary changes in geochemical thinking, evaluating them in historical context.

February 2018 253 x 203 mm 498pp 978-1-107-49212-7 Paperback £64.99 / US$84.99 P

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Urban Climates T. R. Oke, G. Mills A. Christen and J. A. Voogt

The first full synthesis of modern scientific and applied research on urban climates, suitable for students and researchers alike.

November 2017 246 x 189 mm 546pp 334 colour illus. 50 tables 978-1-107-42953-6 Paperback £54.99 / US$69.99 P

Introduction to Energy Resources, Technology, and Society Third edition Edward S. Cassedy and Peter Z. Grossman

Fully updated, this third edition explores the benefits and problems of modern energy technology and policy, suitable for a broad readership.

July 2017 253 x 177 mm 408pp 978-1-107-60504-6 Paperback £49.99 / US$64.99 P

Atmospheric and Oceanic Fluid Dynamics

Modeling of Atmospheric Chemistry

Fundamentals and Large-Scale Circulation Second edition Geoffrey K. Vallis

Guy P. Brasseur and Daniel J. Jacob

This second edition, now in full-color, provides a unified and comprehensive treatment of the atmosphere and ocean, for advanced students and researchers.

June 2017 253 x 203 mm 964pp 57 b/w illus. 293 colour illus.

978-1-107-06550-5 Hardback £85.00 / US$110.00 P

This book presents the fundamental principles, mathematical methods and applications of atmospheric chemistry models for graduate students and researchers.

July 2017 253 x 177 mm 630pp 47 b/w illus. 175 colour illus.

978-1-107-14696-9 Hardback £69.99 / US$89.99 P

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