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Atmospheric Science and Meteorology
Modeling of Atmospheric Chemistry
Guy P. Brasseur and Daniel J. Jacob
This book presents the fundamental principles, mathematical methods and applications of atmospheric chemistry models for graduate students and researchers.
July 2017 262 x 183 mm 630pp
47 b/w illus. 175 colour illus. HB, EB,CO
978-1-107-14696-9 Hardback
£80.00 / US$106.00 C
Atmospheric and Oceanic Fluid Dynamics
Fundamentals and Large-Scale
Circulation
Second edition
Geoffrey K. Vallis
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 260 x 207 mm 964pp
57 b/w illus. 293 colour illus.
HB, EB,CO
978-1-107-06550-5 Hardback
£98.00 / US$130.00 C
Space Physics
An Introduction
C. T. Russell, J. G. Luhmann, 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
HB, EB,CA
978-1-107-09882-4 Hardback
£66.00 / US$95.00 X
Climate Change Science
An Essential Reader
Richard C. J. Somerville
Provides a concise introduction to climate change science using clear, accessible language without technical jargon or mathematics.
January 2026 229 x 152 mm c.204pp
PB, HB, EB,CO
978-1-00-969115-4 Paperback
c.£24.99 / c.US$29.99 P
Climatology and Climate Change
Global Climatology
Climate and the Biogeophysical World
Sharon Nicholson
Introductory textbook with detailed chapters on the climate of each continent, supplemented by beautiful photographs from the author’s extensive collection
c.December 2026 279 x 216 mm c.600pp
HB, PB,CA
978-1-108-48625-5 Hardback
£65.00 / US$85.00 X
Climatology and Climate Change
Synoptic Paleoclimatology
The Weather Regime Approach from the Tropics to the Poles
Ian D. Goodwin
By interpreting the natural climate archive, this book reconstructs past weather and projects future regional weather and climate patterns.
September 2025 254 x 178 mm 776pp
HB, EB,CO 978-1-108-84084-2 Hardback
£74.99 / US$99.99 P
The Science of Our Changing Climate
Michael A. Box and Gail P. Box
Compelling and accessible coverage of the science needed to understand climate change, requiring only a basic understanding of algebra.
May 2024 254 x 203 mm 350pp
PB, HB, EB,CA
978-1-00-937233-6 Paperback
£39.99 / US$54.99 X
Computing
the Climate How We Know What We Know About Climate Change
Steve M. Easterbrook
Accurate climate models have existed since the 1800s. Learn how these models have developed – and why we should believe them.
August 2023 229 x 152 mm 346pp
PB, HB, EB,CO 978-1-107-58992-6 Paperback
£25.99 / US$34.99 G
Seeing the Forest for the Trees
Forests, Climate Change, and Our Future
Gordon Bonan
This book examines the history and science of forest–climate influences and forest management to mitigate climate change.
February 2023 253 x 203 mm 300pp
PB, HB, EB,CO
978-1-108-46784-1 Paperback
£38.00 / US$53.00 P
Introduction to Modern Climate Change
Third edition
Andrew E. Dessler
Highly acclaimed textbook on the science, economics, and policy of modern climate change, for both science students and non-science majors.
August 2021 246 x 189 mm 288pp
PB, HB, EB,CA
978-1-108-79387-2 Paperback
£34.99 / US$45.00 X
Climatology and Climate Change
The Climate Crisis Science, Impacts, Policy, Psychology, Justice, Social Movements
Adam Aron
A comprehensive overview of the climate crisis and need for a renewable energy transition, and the current blocks to progress.
December 2022 229 x 152 mm 378pp
PB, HB, EB,CO
978-1-108-98715-8 Paperback
£28.00 / US$37.00 P
Statistical Methods for Climate Scientists
Timothy DelSole, Michael Tippett
An accessible introduction to statistical methods for students in the climate sciences.
February 2022 250 × 173 mm 542pp
HB, EB,CO
978-1-108-47241-8 Hardback
£57.00 / US$74.00 C
The Changing Flow of Energy Through the Climate System
Kevin E. Trenberth
Elegant, novel explanation of climate change, emphasizing physical understanding and concepts, while avoiding complex mathematics, supported by excellent color illustrations.
January 2022 246 x 189 mm 334pp
PB, HB, EB,CO
978-1-108-97246-8 Paperback
£38.00 / US$50.00 P
Climatology and Climate Change
Physical Oceanography and Climate
Kris Karnauskas
An engaging and accessible textbook focusing on climate dynamics from the perspective of the ocean, specifically interactions between the atmosphere and ocean.
April 2020 252 x 192 mm 292pp
48 b/w illus. 36 colour illus. 4 tables HB, EB,CA 978-1-108-42386-1 Hardback
£59.00 / US$82.00 X
Climate Mathematics Theory and Applications
Samuel S. P. Shen, Richard C. J. Somerville
Presents the core mathematics, statistics, and programming skills needed for modern climate science courses, with online teaching materials.
October 2019 254 x 200 mm 456pp 33 b/w illus. 121 colour illus. 7 tables 137 exercises HB, EB,CA 978-1-108-47687-4 Hardback
£50.00 / US$67.00 X
The Science and Politics of Global Climate Change
A Guide to the Debate Third edition
Andrew E. Dessler, 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.
PB, HB, EB,CA 978-1-316-63132-4 Paperback
£41.00 / US$55.00 X
Climatology and Climate Change
Essentials of the Earth’s Climate System
Roger G. Barry, Eileen A. Hall-McKim
A concise, non-mathematical, full-color introduction to modern climatology, covering the key topics of climate science for intermediate undergraduate students.
March 2014 246 x 189 mm 271pp 20 b/w illus. 110 colour illus. 108 exercises PB, EB,CA 978-1-107-62049-0 Paperback £42.00 / US$73.00 X
Earth Science (General)
Engineering, Petroleum and Mining
PLANETARY CLIMATE
Principles of Planetary Climate
Raymond T. Pierrehumbert
Unified treatment of physical principles of planetary climates for advanced students and researchers in atmospheric science, Earth and planetary science.
December 2010 246 x 189 mm 674pp 143 b/w illus. 23 tables 370 exercises HB, EB,CA 978-0-521-86556-2 Hardback £70.00 / US$96.00 X
Earth History
Stories of Our Geological Past
Peter Copeland, Janok P. Bhattacharya
An introductory undergraduate textbook highlighting key events in Earth history to explain geological concepts in a concise and captivating way.
May 2025 278 x 216 mm 424pp
PB, HB,CA 978-1-108-72415-9 Paperback £54.99 / US$79.99 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
320 b/w illus. 2 maps 59 tables 99 exercises HB, EB,CA
978-0-521-84725-4 Hardback
£52.00 / US$71.00 X
Geoscience
Engineering, Petroleum and Mining
Mineral Resources, Economics and the Environment
Second edition
Stephen E. Kesler and Adam C. Simon
Written for students and professionals, this revised textbook surveys the mineral industry from geological, environmental and economic perspectives.
October 2015 283 x 224 mm 446pp
255 b/w illus. 51 colour illus. 51 tables HB, EB,CA 978-1-107-07491-0 Hardback
£66.00 / US$95.00 X
Cities and Environmental Change
From Crisis to Transformation
William Solecki
This book examines how cities address environmental concerns, identifying key strategies used and suggesting solutions for future action.
August 2025 229 x 152 mm 322pp HB, EB,CO 978-1-108-46302-7 Paperback £35.00 / US$45.00 P
Environmental Science and Policy
Sustainability Science
Second edition
Bert J. M. de Vries
Thoroughly updated, integrated, transdisciplinary approach to sustainable development for advanced students, researchers, and policymakers.
December 2023 254 x 178 mm 663pp
PB, HB, EB,CA 978-1-00-930021-6 Paperback £49.99 / US$64.99 X
Introduction to Environmental Data Science
William W. Hsieh
A comprehensive guide to machine learning and statistics for students and researchers of environmental data science.
March 2023 250 x 175 mm 647pp
HB, EB,CO 978-1-107-06555-0 Hardback
£62.00 / US$85.00 C
Environmental Management
Concepts and Practical Skills
Marc Lame, Richard Marcantonio
A textbook and manual on environmental management that provides theory and practical skills needed to address current issues and trends.
September 2022 246 x 189 mm 346pp
PB, HB, EB,CA
978-1-00-911206-2 Paperback
£42.00 / US$53.00 X
Environmental Science and Policy
Urban Nature
New Directions for City Futures
Kes McCormick, Bernadett Kiss, Yuliya Voytenko Palgan, Harriet Bulkeley, McKenna Davis, Rob Raven, Andrés Luque-Ayala and Kathrin Hörschelmann
An introductory textbook with global scope about transforming urban areas to meet climate, biodiversity, and sustainability challenges.
November 2024 254 x 178 mm 228pp
PB, HB, EB,CA 978-1-108-92701-7 Paperback
£39.99 / US$49.99 X
Environmental Science and Policy
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.
October 2020 279 x 216 mm 450pp
PB, HB, EB,CA
978-1-108-79083-3 Paperback
£46.00 / US$61.00 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
PB, HB, EB,CA
978-1-108-43610-6 Paperback
£57.00 / US$79.00 X
Energy: Supply and Demand
David B. Rutledge
Explores trends and projections in energy supply and demand using real-life case studies and modeling techniques.
December 2019 246 x 189 mm 556pp 450 colour illus. 41 tables 64 exercises HB, EB,CA
978-1-107-03107-4 Hardback
£44.00 / US$58.00 X
Geochemistry and Environmental Chemistry
Calculated Risks
The Toxicity and Human Health Risks of Chemicals in our Environment
Third edition
Joseph V. Rodricks and Harvey J. Clewell III
A fully updated new edition of this practical and accessible guide to toxicology, risk assessment and risk management
August 2026 244 x 170 mm 480pp
HB, EB,CO
978-1-00-957069-5 Hardback
c.£50.00 / c.US$65.00 P
Ecotoxicology
Peter G. C. Campbell, Peter V. Hodson, Pamela M. Welbourn and David A. Wright
The sources, distribution, toxicity and management of environmental contaminants, from molecular interactions to ecological effects.
May 2022 280 x 216 mm 594pp
PB, HB, EB,CA
978-1-108-81973-2 Paperback
£47.00 / US$61.00 X
Using Geochemical Data
To Understand Geological Processes
Second edition
Hugh Rollinson and Victoria Pease
How best to interpret and apply geochemical data to understand geological processes, for graduate students, researchers, and professionals.
May 2021 246 x 189 mm 358pp
PB, EB,CO
978-1-108-74584-0 Paperback
£54.00 / US$72.00 P
Geochemistry and Environmental Chemistry
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 PB, EB,CO
978-0-521-70693-3 Paperback
£61.00 / US$85.00 X
Essentials of Geomorphology
Randall Schaetzl, Richard Marston
An easy-to-read and beautifully illustrated textbook, covering the major types of landforms from around the Earth and other planets.
November 2025 280 x 216 mm 592pp
PB,CA
978-1-108-74872-8 Paperback
£65.00 / US$85.00 X
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 PB, HB, EB,CA
978-1-108-43986-2 Paperback
£52.00 / US$74.00 X
Geomorphology and Physical Geography
Physical Geography
Great Systems and Global Environments
William M. Marsh, Martin M. Kaufman
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 EB,CA
978-1-139-01950-7 eBook
£66.00 / US$98.00 X
Hydrology, Hydrogeology and Water Resources
Geomorphology
The Mechanics and Chemistry of Landscapes
Geomorphology
The Mechanics and Chemistry of Landscapes
Robert S. Anderson, Suzanne P. Anderson
A modern, quantitative, processoriented 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 PB, EB,CA
978-0-521-51978-6 Paperback
£66.00 / US$95.00 X
Satellite Remote Sensing for Water Management
Faisal Hossain
This textbook introduces the reader to the power of satellite data and information technology to manage water challenges.
September 2025 254 x 203 mm 352pp
PB, HB,CA
978-1-00-945353-0 Paperback
£59.99 / US$79.99 X
Essentials of Water Water in the Earth’s Physical and Biological Environments
Peter Blanken
An accessible, multi-disciplinary introduction to the role and importance of water in Earth’s physical and biological environments.
June 2024 252 x 203 mm 342pp
PB, HB,CA 978-1-108-98437-9 Paperback
£39.99 / US$49.99 X
An Introduction to Solute Transport in Heterogeneous Geologic Media
Tian-Chyi Jim Yeh, Yanhui Dong and Shujun Ye
Overview of the stochastic concepts of solute transport processes, scaling issues, and practical tools for the analysis of solute transport.
February 2023 245 x 170 mm 364pp
HB, EB,CO
978-1-316-51118-3 Hardback
£57.00 / US$74.00 C
Robert S. Anderson
Suzanne P. Anderson
Hydrology
An Introduction
Second edition
Wilfried Brutsaert
Revised and updated, this classic textbook introduces the fundamental principles of hydrology for advanced students and professionals.
February 2023 260 x 210 mm 622pp
HB, EB,CA
978-1-107-13527-7 Hardback
£52.00 / US$69.00 X
Hydrology, Hydrogeology and Water Resources
Irrigation Engineering
Principles, Processes, Procedures, Design, and Management
Vijay P. Singh and Qiong Su
Covering climate, soils, crops, water quality, hydrology, and hydraulics, this textbook offers a perfect overview of irrigation engineering.
July 2022 286 x 222 mm 604pp
HB, EB,CA
978-1-316-51122-0 Hardback
£68.00 / US$90.00 X
Essentials of Hydraulics
Pierre Y. Julien
Concise yet thorough look at hydraulics and hydraulic engineering. Includes many worked examples, case studies and end-of-chapter exercises.
May 2022 246 x 189 mm 362pp
PB, HB, EB,CA
978-1-108-81630-4 Paperback
£49.99 / US$65.00 X
The Global Cryosphere
Past, Present, and Future
Second edition
Roger G. Barry and Thian Yew Gan
A comprehensive account of all components of the Earth’s cryosphere, including their past characteristics, and future states.
May 2022 246 x 189 mm 586pp
PB, HB, EB,CO
978-1-108-72058-8 Paperback
£52.00 / US$69.00 P
Hydrology, Hydrogeology and Water Resources
Ecohydrology
Dynamics of Life and Water in the Critical Zone
Amilcare Porporato, Jun Yin
Rigorous yet accessible textbook on ecohydrology for advanced students, and a reference for researchers, professionals, and engineers.
February 2022 260 x 207 mm 396pp
HB, EB,CA
978-1-108-84054-5 Hardback
£54.00 / US$72.00 P
Introduction
to Water Resources and Environmental Issues
Second edition
Karrie Lynn Pennington and Thomas V. Cech
Thoroughly updated and expanded new edition introduces students to the complex world of water resources and environmental issues.
August 2021 253 x 203 mm 440pp
PB, EB,CA
978-1-108-74684-7 Paperback
£54.00 / US$72.00 X
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.
January 2021 253 x 198 mm 632pp
304 b/w illus. 74 tables HB, EB,CA
978-1-108-49247-8 Hardback
£71.00 / US$95.00 X
River Dynamics
Geomorphology to Support Management
Bruce L. Rhoads
A comprehensive overview of the geomorphological processes that shape rivers and that should be considered in river management.
May 2020 282 x 225 mm 526pp
HB, EB,CO
978-1-107-19542-4 Hardback
£67.00 / US$90.00 C
Hydrology, Hydrogeology and Water Resources
River Mechanics
Second edition
Pierre Y. Julien
Completely updated and with three new chapters, this analysis of river dynamics is invaluable for advanced students, researchers and practitioners.
June 2018 247 x 174 mm 522pp
PB, EB,CO
978-1-107-46277-9 Paperback
£57.00 / US$81.00 P
Ore Deposit Geology
Second edition
John Ridley
Mineralogy, Petrology and Volcanology
A comprehensive and up-to-date account of major ore deposit types and related geological processes.
December 2026 c.254 x 178 mm c.450pp
HB,CA
978-1-108-48404-6 Hardback
c.£55.00 / c.US$80.00 X
Atlas of Minerals and Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks in Thin-Section
Alessandro Da Mommio, Victoria Pease
A stunning color atlas of minerals and igneous and metamorphic rocks in thin-section, indispensable for geology students and geoscientists.
May 2025 279 x 216 mm 411pp
PB, HB, EB,CO
978-1-009-11205-5 Paperback
£49.99 / US$65.00 P
Mineralogy, Petrology and Volcanology
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.
February 2021 246 x 189 mm 344pp
PB, HB, EB,CA 978-1-108-45648-7 Paperback
£46.00 / US$61.00 X
Earth Materials
Introduction to Mineralogy and Petrology
Second edition
Cornelis Klein, Anthony Philpotts
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 PB, EB,CA 978-1-316-60885-2 Paperback
£52.00 / US$72.00 X
Essentials of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Second edition
B. Ronald Frost, 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. PB, HB, EB,CA 978-1-108-71058-9 Paperback
£49.99 / US$70.00 X
Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Third edition
Anthony R. Philpotts and Jay J. Ague
Fully updated new edition features a new introductory chapter and more end-of-chapter questions, guiding students to a mastery of petrology.
January 2022 289 x 223 mm 802pp
HB, EB,CA
978-1-108-49288-1 Hardback
£71.00 / US$94.00 X
Minerals
Their Constitution and Origin
Second edition
Hans-Rudolf Wenk, Andrey Bulakh
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 PB, HB, EB,CA 978-1-107-51404-1 Paperback
£53.00 / US$77.00 X
Coastal Meteorology and Forecasting
Wendell A. Nuss
Theoretical and practical concepts have been blended to create working models of coastal weather events that can be applied anywhere.
March 2026 253 x 203 mm c.228pp HB, EB,CO
978-1-00-943726-4 Hardback
£55.00 / US$75.00 P
Chemical Oceanography
Element Fluxes in the Sea
Steven R. Emerson, Roberta C. Hamme
A broad, clear introductory textbook on chemical oceanography for undergraduate and graduate students and a reference text for researchers.
April 2022 253 x 177 mm 400pp HB, EB,CA
978-1-107-17989-9 Hardback
£54.00 / US$72.00 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 254 x 194 mm 533pp 147 b/w illus. 122 tables 25 exercises HB, EB,CO
978-0-521-88707-6 Hardback
£63.00 / US$105.00 X
Cosmochemistry
Second edition
Harry McSween, Jr and Gary Huss
Thoroughly updated to include exciting discoveries from spacecraft missions and laboratory analyses, as well as new teaching resources.
March 2022 260 x 206 mm 452pp
HB, EB,CO 978-1-108-83983-9 Hardback
£62.00 / US$85.00 C
Dinosaurs
A Concise Natural History
Fourth edition
David E. Fastovsky, David B. Weishampel
Illustrated by John Sibbick
Fully updated and beautifully illustrated, this leading textbook teaches science and non-science majors to think like a scientist.
July 2021 276 x 219 mm 534pp 366 colour illus. 3 tables
PB, HB, EB,CA
978-1-108-46929-6 Paperback
£54.00 / US$75.00 X
Planetary Science and Astrobiology
Planetary Geoscience
Harry Y. McSween, Jr, Jeffrey E. Moersch, Devon M. Burr, William M. Dunne, Joshua P. Emery, Linda C. Kah, Molly C. McCanta
The ideal textbook resource to support a one-semester capstone course in planetary processes for geoscience undergraduates.
July 2019 284 x 223 mm 350pp 148 b/w illus. 152 colour illus. HB, EB,CA 978-1-107-14538-2 Hardback
£54.99 / US$73.00 X
Fundamental
Planetary Science
Physics, Chemistry and
Habitability
Jack J. Lissauer, Imke de Pater
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 PB, EB,CA 978-1-108-41198-1 Paperback
£57.00 / US$77.00 X
An Introduction to Astrobiology
Third edition
Edited by David A. Rothery, Iain Gilmour and Mark A. Sephton
This updated third edition explores the origin and nature of life, habitable environments in our solar system and exoplanet discoveries.
March 2018 263 x 210 mm 398pp 200 colour illus. 68 exercises
PB, EB,CA 978-1-108-43083-8 Paperback
£49.99 / US$68.00 X
Scientific Programming, Data Science and Modelling
An Introduction to the Solar System
Third edition
Edited by David A. Rothery, Neil McBride and Iain Gilmour
Updated third edition introduces undergraduates to the Solar System’s bodies, the processes upon and within them, and their origins and evolution.
January 2018 263 x 210 mm 440pp
328 colour illus. 96 exercises
PB, EB,CA
978-1-108-43084-5 Paperback
£47.00 / US$67.00 X
Introduction to Environmental Data Science and Digital Geography
Fernando Nardi and Thomas V. Cech
Introductory textbook on environmental science applying digital and geospatial mapping techniques and data analytics to current issues.
c.October 2026 254 x 203 mm c.400pp
PB, HB, EB,CA
978-1-00-938751-4 Paperback
c.£44.99 / c.US$59.99 X
An Introduction to Python Programming for Scientists and Engineers
Johnny Wei-Bing Lin, Hannah Aizenman, Erin Manette Cartas Espinel, Kim Gunnerson and Joanne Liu
Textbook that uses examples and Jupyter notebooks from across the sciences and engineering to teach Python programming.
July 2022 246 x 189 mm 766pp
PB, EB,CA
978-1-108-70112-9 Paperback
£57.00 / US$74.00 X
Introduction to Environmental Modeling and R
David Courard-Hauri
Provides an understanding of dynamic environmental systems using R, the prevalent programming language for environmental scientists
May 2026 254 x 203 mm 272pp
PB, HB, EB,CA
978-1-00-967498-0 Paperback
c.£50.00 / c.US$65.00 X
Introduction to Catastrophe Risk Modelling
A Physics-based
Approach
Arnaud Mignan
Comprehensive textbook on catastrophe risk modelling for grads and advanced undergrads, quantifying dozens of natural and man-made perils.
November 2024 254 x 203 mm 368pp
PB, EB,CA 978-1-00-943734-9 Paperback
£49.99 / US$64.99 X
Scientific Programming, Data Science and Modelling
Data Science for the Geosciences
Lijing Wang, David Zhen Yin and Jef Caers
An accessible text providing data science foundations to address earth science questions using real-world case studies.
August 2023 254 x 203 mm 250pp
PB, HB, EB,CA
978-1-00-920140-7 Paperback
£39.99 / US$49.99 X
Statistics and Data Visualization in Climate Science with R and Python
Samuel S. P. Shen, Gerald R. North
Comprehensive overview of essential statistical concepts, useful statistical methods, data visualization, and computing tools for the climate and related sciences.
November 2023 260 x 207 mm 458pp
HB, EB,CO
978-1-108-84257-0 Hardback
£54.99 / US$69.99 P
Data Modeling for the Sciences
Applications,
Basics, Computations
Steve Pressé and Ioannis Sgouralis
A self-contained and accessible guide to probabilistic data modeling, ideal for students and researchers in the natural sciences.
August 2023 262 x 185 mm 434pp
HB, EB,CO
978-1-00-909850-2 Hardback
£59.99 / US$74.99 P
Mathematical Methods in the Earth and Environmental Sciences
Adrian Burd
An accessible introduction to the mathematical methods essential for understanding processes in the Earth and environmental sciences.
April 2019 254 x 193 mm 596pp
HB, EB,CO
978-1-107-11748-8 Hardback
£57.00 / US$76.00 C
Introduction to the Biogeochemistry of Soils
Ronald Amundson
The first process-based textbook on how soils form and function in biogeochemical cycles, for advanced undergraduate and graduate students.
June 2021 246 x 189 mm 230pp
PB, HB, EB,CA 978-1-108-93275-2 Paperback
£46.99 / US$63.00 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 261 x 208 mm 795pp 539 b/w illus. 89 tables
HB, EB,CO
978-1-107-01693-4 Hardback
£70.00 / US$105.00 X
Solid Earth Geophysics
Isostasy and Flexure of the Lithosphere
Second edition
A. B. Watts
A unique overview of isostasy featuring recent advances in spectral data analysis and understanding of variations in lithospheric strength.
November 2023 244 x 170 mm 520pp
PB, EB,CO
978-1-00-927892-8 Paperback
£64.99 / US$84.99 P
Introduction to Applied Geophysics
Exploring the Shallow Subsurface
H. Robert Burger, Anne F. Sheehan and Craig H. Jones
Re-issue from Cambridge University
Press of classic textbook from W.W. Norton edition (2006) on applied geophysics, supported by software.
October 2023 235 x 191 mm 624pp
PB, EB,CA
978-1-00-943312-9 Paperback
£49.99 / US$64.99 X
Fundamentals of Rock Physics
Nikolai Bagdassarov
Introducing the physical principles of rock physics, this upper-level textbook includes problem sets, focus boxes and MATLAB exercises.
December 2021 259 x 207 mm 562pp
HB, EB,CO
978-1-108-42210-9 Hardback
£62.00 / US$85.00 C
Essentials of Geophysical Data Processing
Clark
R. Wilson
Concise, self-contained survey of data processing methods in geophysics and other sciences, for upper level science and engineering students.
October 2021 253 x 203 mm 350pp
PB, EB,CA
978-1-108-93100-7 Paperback
£42.00 / US$55.00 X
Seismic Hazard and Risk Analysis
Jack Baker
Brendon Bradley, Peter Stafford
An overview of the essential principles of seismic hazard and risk analysis, including advanced topics, worked examples and problem sets.
October 2021 260 x 207 mm 594pp
HB, EB,CO
978-1-108-42505-6 Hardback
£62.00 / US$85.00 C
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 430pp
420 b/w illus. 38 tables
PB, HB, EB,CA
978-1-108-71697-0 Paperback
£54.99 / US$73.00 X
Introduction to Seismology
Third edition
Peter M. Shearer
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
PB, HB, EB,CA
978-1-316-63574-2 Paperback
£57.00 / US$77.00 X
Principles of Seismology
Second edition
Agustín Udías and Elisa Buforn
This new edition features a completely new chapter on digital seismic data processing, numerous examples and 100 problems.
December 2017 253 x 192 mm 558pp
290 b/w illus. 10 tables
HB, EB,CA
978-1-107-13869-8 Hardback
£66.00 / US$89.00 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 HB, EB,CA
978-0-521-80951-1 Hardback
£73.00 / US$104.00 X
Solid Earth Geophysics
The Solid Earth
An Introduction to Global Geophysics
Second edition
C. M. R. Fowler
A fully up-dated edition of this acclaimed undergraduate geophysics textbook.
December 2004 246 x 189 mm 728pp
384 b/w illus. 31 colour
illus. 31 tables 143 exercises
PB, EB,CA
978-0-521-89307-7 Paperback
£58.00 / US$92.00 X
Looking into the Earth An Introduction to Geological Geophysics
Alan E. Mussett, M. Aftab Khan
Illustrated by Sue Button
Comprehensively describes the principles and applications of ‘global’ and ‘exploration’ geophysics for introductory/intermediate university students.
December 2000 279 x 215 mm 492pp
437 b/w illus. 8 colour illus. 100 tables 275 exercises
PB, EB,CA
978-0-521-78574-7 Paperback
£57.00 / US$85.00 X
Structural Geology, Tectonics and Geodynamics
Fold-Thrust Belts and Foreland Basins
Gautam Mitra and Peter DeCelles
Thorough, up-to-date and accessible textbook on the structural geology and basin analysis of fold-thrust belts and foreland basins.
c.September 2026 279 x 216 mm c.500pp HB, EB,CA 978-1-108-84487-1 Hardback c.£60.00 / c.US$80.00 X
Plate Tectonics
Haakon Fossen, Christian Teyssier
An advanced undergraduate textbook offering a modern overview of plate tectonics through clear explanations and stunning colour imagery.
December 2024 285 x 221 mm 462pp
HB, EB,CA
978-1-108-47623-2 Hardback
£52.99 / US$69.99 X
Advanced Geodynamics
The Fourier Transform Method
David T. Sandwell
Augments and extends the classic textbook Geodynamics by Turcotte and Schubert, presenting more complex and foundational math approaches.
January 2022 251 x 175 mm 282pp
HB, EB,CO
978-1-316-51962-2 Hardback
£52.00 / US$69.00 C
Structural Geology, Tectonics and Geodynamics
Structural Geology
A Quantitative Introduction
David D. Pollard
and Stephen J. Martel
A pioneering single-semester undergraduate textbook that balances descriptive and quantitative analysis of geological structures.
July 2020 284 x 228 mm 454pp
HB, EB,CA
978-1-107-03506-5 Hardback
£57.00 / US$79.00 X
Structural Geology
Second edition
Haakon Fossen
This market-leading textbook has been updated to include a chapter on joints and veins, additional examples and stunning new photos.
March 2016 285 x 219 mm 528pp
6 b/w illus. 557 colour illus. 2 tables 210 exercises HB, EB,CA
978-1-107-05764-7 Hardback
£55.00 / US$74.00 X
Geodynamics
Third edition
Donald Turcotte, 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 PB, EB,CA
978-0-521-18623-0 Paperback
£66.00 / US$100.00 X
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