Earth's magnetosphere formed by the low-latitude boundary layer by Heikkila, Walter J

Earth's magnetosphere formed by the low-latitude boundary layer by Heikkila, Walter J

Processes that shape the earth by Thompson, David M. (David Mattoon), 1977-

Table of Contents: “…Introduction to physical geology -- Overview of planet earth -- Plate tectonics -- Rocks -- Freshwater -- Historical geology -- Glaciers -- Wind -- The shoreline -- Humans.…”
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Earth resources and environmental impact

Table of Contents: “…Impact of Climate Change on Renewable Groundwater Resource: Assessing the Benefits of Avoided Greenhouse Gas Emissions Using Selected CMIP5 Climate Projections -- Food Waste in the United States: A Contributing Factor toward Environmental Instability -- Effects of Offshore Wind Farms on Marine Wildlife- a Generalized Impact Assessment -- The Earth Microbiome Project: Successes and Aspirations -- Sustainable Systems - Game Theory as a Tool for Preserving Energy Resources -- Fish Commoditization and the Historical Origins of Catching Fish for Profit -- Caffeine in Surface and Wastewater in Barbados, West Indies -- City Development, Natural Resources and Human Impact: The Case of Medellin, Colombia -- Visualizing Relationships between Drivers of Environmental Change and Pressures on Land-Based Ecosystems…”

The handbook of geoscience by Spellman, Frank. R

Table of Contents: “…Introduction -- Basic math operations -- Force and motion -- Work, energy, and momentum -- Circular motion and gravity -- Thermal properties and states of matter -- The atmosphere -- Moisture in the atmosphere -- Atmosphere in motion -- Meteorology: the science of weather -- Climate change -- Earth's structure -- Minerals -- Igneous rocks & magna eruption -- Sedimentary rocks -- Metamorphism and deformation -- Weathering -- Wind erosion, mass wasting, and desertification -- Glaciation -- Earthquakes -- Plate tectonics -- Historical geology -- Earth's blood -- All about water -- Stream systems -- Lakes -- Oceans and their margins -- Soil: earth's skin and tissue -- Earth's life-forms and interrelationships -- Measuring Earth…”

Weird Tales from Northern Seas by Lie, Jonas, 1833-1908

“…The fisherman and the draug -- Jack of Sjöhölm and the gan-finn -- Tug of war -- "The earth draws" -- The cormorants of Andvær -- Isaac and the parson of Brönö -- The wind-gnome -- The huldrefish -- Finn blood -- The homestead west…”
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Caves by Hanson, Jeanne K.

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Investigating storms by Housel, Debra J.

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Essentials of oceanography by Garrison, Tom 1942-

Table of Contents: “…-- Questions from Students -- Terms and Concepts to Remember -- Chapter in Perspective -- Study Questions -- Global Environment Watch -- 2.A History of Marine Science -- 2.1.Understanding the Ocean Began with Voyaging for Trade and Exploration -- Early Peoples Traveled the Ocean for Economic Reasons -- Systematic Study of the Ocean Began at the Library of Alexandria -- Eratosthenes Accurately Calculated the Size and Shape of Earth -- A Closer Look 2.1 Latitude and Longitude -- 2.2.Seafaring Expanded Human Horizons -- 2.3.The Chinese Undertook Organized Voyages of Discovery -- 2.4.Prince Henry Launched the Age of European Discovery -- Insight from a National Geographic Explorer 2.1 -- 2.5.Voyaging Combined with Science to Advance Ocean Studies -- Captain James Cook Was the First Marine Scientist -- Accurate Determination of Longitude Was the Key to Oceanic Exploration and Mapping -- Matthew Maury Discovered Worldwide Patterns of Winds and Ocean Currents -- The Challenger Expedition Was Organized from the First as a Scientific Expedition -- 2.6.Contemporary Oceanography Makes Use of Modern Technology -- New Ships for New Tasks -- Oceanographic Institutions Arose to Oversee Complex Research Projects -- Robot Devices Are Becoming More Capable -- Satellites Have Become Important Tools in Ocean Exploration -- Questions from Students -- Chapter in Perspective -- Terms and Concepts to Remember -- Study Questions -- Global Environment Watch -- 3.Earth Structure and Plate Tectonics -- 3.1.Pieces of Earth's Surface Look Like They Once Fit Together -- 3.2.Earth's Interior Is Layered -- A Closer Look 3.1 How Deep in the Earth Have People Gone? …”

Handbook of flow visualization

Table of Contents: “…Applications -- Aerospace and Wind Tunnel Testing / G. S. Settles -- Smoke Flow Visualization in Large Wind Tunnels and Flight Testing Using the Flying-Strut Traverser / James P. …”