The Geology Companion: Essentials for Understanding the Earth by Gary Prost (Eng

Description: The Geology Companion by Gary Prost, Benjamin Prost Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description The purpose of this book is to provide an accessible introduction to geosciences for a wide range of students and lay persons. This is a practical book for those who want to understand the earth, without the need to become scientific experts. Publisher Description This practical guidebook provides a basic grounding in the principles of geology and explains how to apply them. Using this book, readers will be able to figure out whether they are standing on an ancient seafloor, coal swamp, or sand dune. They will be able to determine the geologic hazards in their neighborhood, where to look for fossils and minerals, or where best to drill a water well. In plain English, The Geology Companion sheds light on the processes that shape the earth and how geology affects people in their daily lives. Author Biography Dr. Gary Prost obtained a BSc in Geology from Northern Arizona University in 1973 and a MSc (1975) and PhD (1986) in Geology at Colorado School of Mines. Over the past 38 years Dr. Prost has worked for Norandex (mineral exploration), Shell U.S.A. (pertroleum exploration world-wide), the U.S. Geological Survey (geologic mapping, coal), The Superior Oil Company (mineral and oil exploration), Amoco Production Company (world-wide oil exploration), Gulf Canada (international new ventures) and ConocoPhillips Canada (Canadian Arctic exploration, field development, oil sands modeling and reservoir characterization). Dr. Prost spent over 20 years working as an image analyst/photointerpreter in the search for oil and minerals in over 30 countries. During this time he applied remote sensing in exploration, mineral and oil development projects, and environmental monitoring. Dr. Prost is the principle in Prost and Associates, consultants on geologic exploration and development projects and applies the most recent technologies to his work.Benjamin P. Prost (coauthor) has had an interest in geology since he tried to eat a sample of native sulfur in his parents backyard. He was 3 years old, and the yellow crystals were appetizingly orthorhombic. The son of a geologist, he could identify pyrite, galena, gypsum, and several other minerals before he knew the alphabet. A bit later, he graduated from Occidental College with a degree in something other than geology (a decision he regrets). For the past 11 years, he has been a writer, editor, grammar maven, and style-guide aficionado in Los Angeles and New York. He currently writes and edits online childrens books. He is valued for his ability to limn scientific topics in language that any first grader can understand—which is much harder than it sounds. He is routinely called upon by coworkers to explain the difference between weathering and erosion. Details ISBN 1498756085 ISBN-13 9781498756082 Title The Geology Companion Author Gary Prost, Benjamin Prost Format Hardcover Year 2017 Pages 488 Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc GE_Item_ID:139834056; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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ISBN-13: 9781498756082

Book Title: The Geology Companion

Number of Pages: 488 Pages

Language: English

Publication Name: Geology Companion : Essentials for Understanding the Earth

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group

Item Height: 1 in

Publication Year: 2017

Subject: Earth Sciences / Mineralogy, Environmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), Earth Sciences / Geology, Rocks & Minerals, Earth Sciences / General

Item Weight: 41.7 Oz

Type: Textbook

Subject Area: Nature, Science

Item Length: 10.3 in

Author: Benjamin Prost, Gary Prost

Item Width: 7.2 in

Format: Hardcover