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NEW Earth & Environmental Sciences titles 2025 from Higher Education
Earth History
STORIES OF OUR GEOLOGICAL PAST
Peter Copeland
Janok P. Bhattacharya
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.
June 2025
PB, HB, HE
280 x 216 mm 408pp
978-1-10-872415-9 Paperback
c. £54.99 / US$79.99 X
Introduction to Catastrophe Risk Modelling
A Physics-based Approach
Arnaud Mignan
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, HB, HE
978-1-00-943734-9 Paperback
c. £49.99 / US$64.99 X
Earth
System Modeling, Data Assimilation and Predictability
Atmosphere, Oceans, Land and Human Systems
Second edition
Eugenia Kalnay, Safa Mote, Cheng Da
This book provides a broad introduction to numerical methods, data assimilation, and predictability for coupled EarthHuman System modeling.
October 2024 254 x 178 mm 372pp
PB, HB, HE
978-1-107-40146-4 Paperback
£49.99 / US$64.99 X
The Atmospheric General Circulation
John M. Wallace, David S. Battisti, David W. J. Thompson and Dennis L. Hartmann
An engaging, comprehensive, richly illustrated textbook about the atmospheric general circulation, relating theory to observations.
April 2023 279 x 216 mm 456pp
HB, EB, HE
978-1-108-47424-5 Hardback
£54.99 / US$69.99 X
An Introduction to Space Weather
Second edition
Mark Moldwin
This updated introductory textbook, with added learning features, explains how the Sun influences the Earth and its near-space environment.
December 2022 244 x 170 mm 224pp
PB, EB, HE
978-1-108-79171-7 Paperback
£29.99 / US$39.99 X
Principles of Data Assimilation
Seon Ki Park and Milija Zupanski
A unique combination of both theoretical and practical aspects of data assimilation with examples and exercises for students.
September 2022 244 x 170 mm 400pp
HB, EB,CO
978-1-108-83176-5 Hardback
£49.99 / US$64.99 C
Atmospheric Science and Meteorology
Global
Atmospheric and Oceanic Modelling Fundamental Equations
Andrew N. Staniforth
A unified and comprehensive account of the fundamental equations of atmospheric and oceanic models for climate and weather forecasting.
April 2022 254 x 203 mm 816pp
HB, EB,CO
978-1-108-83833-7 Hardback
£74.99 / US$99.99 C
Weather
A Concise Introduction
Second edition
Gregory J. Hakim and Jérôme Patoux
Weather is a concise, affordable introductory text covering the processes of weather. Now with updated coverage, questions and exercises.
October 2021 276 x 219 mm 350pp
PB, HB, EB, HE
978-1-108-96559-0 Paperback
£53.99 / US$69.99 X
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.
PB, EB, HE
978-1-107-69279-4 Paperback
£44.99 / US$57.99 X
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 253 x 177 mm 630pp
47 b/w illus. 175 colour illus.
HB, EB,CO
978-1-107-14696-9 Hardback
£76.99 / US$99.99 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 253 x 203 mm 964pp
57 b/w illus. 293 colour illus.
HB, EB,CO
978-1-107-06550-5 Hardback
£93.99 / US$123.00 C
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
HB, EB, HE
978-1-107-09882-4 Hardback
£62.99 / US$89.99 X
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.
June 2024 254 x 203 mm c.408pp
PB, HB, HE
978-1-00-937233-6 Paperback
£39.99 / US$49.99 X
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 350pp
PB, HB, EB,CO
978-1-108-98715-8 Paperback
£26.99 / US$34.99 P
Climatology and Climate Change
Statistical Methods for Climate Scientists
Timothy DelSole and Michael Tippett
An accessible introduction to statistical methods for students in the climate sciences.
February 2022 246 x 189 mm 542pp
HB, EB,CO
978-1-108-47241-8 Hardback
£54.99 / US$69.99 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
£36.99 / US$46.99 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, HE
978-1-108-79387-2 Paperback
£34.99 / US$44.99 X
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 246 x 189 mm 350pp
48 b/w illus. 36 colour illus. 4 tables HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-42386-1 Hardback
£56.99 / US$76.99 X
Climate Mathematics
Theory and Applications
Samuel S. P. Shen and Richard C. J. Somerville
Presents the core mathematics, statistics, and programming skills needed for modern climate science courses, with online teaching materials.
October 2019 246 x 189 mm 456pp
33 b/w illus. 121 colour illus. 7 tables 137 exercises
HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-47687-4 Hardback
£47.99 / US$62.99 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. PB, HB, EB, HE 978-1-316-63132-4 Paperback £38.99 / US$51.99 X
Climatology and Climate Change
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 350pp
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
£36.99 / US$49.99 P
Essentials of the Earth’s Climate System
Roger G. Barry and 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, HB, EB, HE 978-1-107-62049-0 Paperback
£39.99 / US$68.99 X
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, HE 978-0-521-86556-2 Hardback
£66.99 / US$90.99 X
Engineering, Petroleum and Mining Geoscience
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, HE 978-0-521-84725-4 Hardback
£49.99 / US$66.99 X
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 276 x 219 mm 446pp
255 b/w illus. 51 colour illus. 51 tables HB, EB, HE 978-1-107-07491-0 Hardback
£62.99 / US$89.99 X
Sustainability Science
Second edition
Bert J. M. de Vries
Thoroughly updated, integrated, transdisciplinary approach to sustainable development for advanced students, researchers, and policymakers.
November 2023 254 x 178 mm 663pp
PB, HB, EB, HE
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 244 x 170 mm 647pp
HB, EB,CO
978-1-107-06555-0 Hardback
£59.99 / US$79.99 C
Environmental Management Concepts and Practical Skills
Marc Lame and 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, HE
978-1-00-911206-2 Paperback
£39.99 / US$49.99 X
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, HE
978-1-108-43610-6 Paperback
£54.99 / US$74.99 X
Environmental Science and Policy
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, HE 978-1-107-03107-4 Hardback
£41.99 / US$54.99 X
Urban Nature
New Directions for City Futures
Kes McCormick, Harriet Bulkeley, Bernadett Kiss, Yuliya Voytenko Palgan, McKenna Davis, Rob Raven, Andrés Luque-Ayala, Kathrin Hörschelmann
An introductory textbook with global scope about transforming urban areas to meet climate, biodiversity, and sustainability challenges.
November 2024 254 x 203 mm c. 228pp
PB, HB, HE
978-1-108-92701-7 Paperback
£39.99 / US$49.99 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.
October 2020 279 x 216 mm 450pp
PB, HB, EB, HE
978-1-108-79083-3 Paperback
£43.99 / US$57.99 P
Geochemistry and Environmental Chemistry
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, HE 978-1-108-81973-2 Paperback
£44.99 / US$57.99 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
£51.99 / US$67.99 P
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 £58.99 / US$79.99 X
Geomorphology and Physical Geography
Physical Geography
Great Systems and Global Environments
William M. Marsh and 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 HB, EB, HE 978-0-521-76428-5 Hardback
£62.99 / US$91.99 X
Geomorphology
The Mechanics and Chemistry of Landscapes
Robert S. Anderson and 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, HE
978-0-521-51978-6 Paperback
£62.99 / US$89.99 X
Essentials of Geomorphology
Randall Schaetzl
Richard A. Marston
Essentials of Geomorphology
Randall Schaetzl
Richard A. Marston
Easy-to-read, beautifully-illustrated textbook, covering the entire field with global examples, for all students of geomorphology.
c. October 2025 c. 280 x 216 mm c. 500pp
PB, HE
978-1-108-74872-8 Paperback
c. £59.99 / c. US$79.99 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, HE 978-1-108-43986-2 Paperback
£49.99 / US$69.99 X
Hydrology, Hydrogeology and Water Resources
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.
August 2024 c. 253 x 203 mm 342pp
PB, HB, HE
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, 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 325pp HB, EB,CO 978-1-316-51118-3 Hardback
£54.99 / US$69.99 X
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 253 x 203 mm 622pp
HB, EB, HE
978-1-107-13527-7 Hardback
£49.99 / US$64.99 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 280 x 216 mm 604pp
HB, EB, HE
978-1-316-51122-0 Hardback
£64.99 / US$84.99 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, HE
978-1-108-81630-4 Paperback
£49.99 / US$64.99 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
£49.99 / US$64.99 P
Hydrology, Hydrogeology and Water Resources
Ecohydrology
Dynamics of Life and Water in the Critical Zone
Amilcare Porporato and Jun Yin
Rigorous yet accessible textbook on ecohydrology for advanced students, and a reference for researchers, professionals, and engineers.
February 2022 254 x 203 mm 396pp
HB, EB, HE
978-1-108-84054-5 Hardback
£51.99 / US$67.99 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, HE
978-1-108-74684-7 Paperback
£51.99 / US$67.99 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 246 x 189 mm 632pp 304 b/w illus. 74 tables HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-49247-8 Hardback £67.99 / US$93.99 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 276 x 219 mm 526pp
HB, EB,CO 978-1-107-19542-4 Hardback
£63.99 / US$84.99 C
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
£54.99 / US$75.99 P
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 280 x 216 mm 700pp
HB, EB, HE
978-1-108-49288-1 Hardback
£67.99 / US$88.99 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.
February 2021 246 x 189 mm 344pp
PB, HB, EB, HE
978-1-108-45648-7 Paperback
£43.99 / US$57.99 X
Mineralogy, Petrology and Volcanology
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.
PB, HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-71058-9 Paperback
£49.99 / US$69.99 X
Minerals
Their Constitution and Origin
Second edition
Hans-Rudolf Wenk and 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, HE
978-1-107-51404-1 Paperback
£50.99 / US$76.99 X
Ore Deposit Geology
John Ridley
This book systematically describes and illustrates major ore deposit types, and links deposits to geological settings and the processes behind their formation.
July 2013 246 x 189 mm 409pp 185 b/w illus. 6 tables 30 exercises HB, EB 978-1-107-02222-5 Hardback £57.99 / US$77.99 X
Earth Materials
Introduction to Mineralogy and Petrology
Second edition
Cornelis Klein and 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, HE 978-1-316-60885-2 Paperback
£49.99 / US$67.99 X
Oceanogrophy and Marine Science
Chemical Oceanography
Element Fluxes in the Sea
Steven R. Emerson and 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, HE 978-1-107-17989-9 Hardback
£51.99 / US$67.99 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
HB, EB,CO 978-0-521-88707-6 Hardback
£60.99 / US$105.00 X
Dinosaurs
A Concise Natural History
Fourth edition
David E. Fastovsky and 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, HE 978-1-108-46929-6 Paperback £51.99 / US$72.99 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 246 x 189 mm 452pp
HB, EB,CO
978-1-108-83983-9 Hardback
£59.99 / US$79.99 C
Planetary Geoscience
Harry Y. McSween, Jr, Jeffrey E. Moersch, Devon M. Burr, William M. Dunne, Joshua P. Emery, Linda C. Kah and Molly C. McCanta
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.
HB, EB, HE 978-1-107-14538-2 Hardback
£54.99 / US$72.99 X
Fundamental
Planetary Science
Physics, Chemistry and Habitability
Jack J. Lissauer and 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, HE
978-1-108-41198-1 Paperback
£54.99 / US$72.99 X
Planetary Science and Astrobiology
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, HE 978-1-108-43083-8 Paperback
£49.99 / US$67.99 X
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, HE
978-1-108-43084-5 Paperback
£44.99 / US$62.99 X
Scientific Programming, Data Science and Modelling
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, HE
978-1-108-70112-9 Paperback
£54.99 / US$69.99 X
Data Science for the Geosciences
Lijing Wang, David Zhen Yin, 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, HE
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 and 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 254 x 203 mm c.458pp
HB 978-1-108-84257-0 Hardback
£54.99 / US$69.99 P
Scientific Programming, Data Science and Modelling
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 246 x 189 mm 596pp
HB, EB,CO
978-1-107-11748-8 Hardback
£54.99 / US$71.99 C
Data Modeling for the Sciences
Applications,
Basics, Computations
Steve Pressé, Ioannis Sgouralis
A self-contained and accessible guide to probabilistic data modeling, ideal for students and researchers in the natural sciences.
August 2023 254 x 178 mm 346pp
HB, EB,CO
978-1-00-909850-2 Hardback
£59.99 / US$74.99 P
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 244 x 170 mm 647pp
HB, EB,CO
978-1-107-06555-0 Hardback
£59.99 / US$79.99 C
Soil Science
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, HE
978-1-108-93275-2 Paperback
£46.99 / US$62.99 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 HB, EB 978-1-107-01693-4 Hardback
£66.99 / US$98.99 X
Introduction to Applied Geophysics
Exploring
the Shallow Subsurface
H. Robert Burger, Anne F. Sheehan, 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 622pp
PB, EB, HE
978-1-00-943312-9 Paperback
£49.99 / US$64.99 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 c.520pp
PB,CO
978-1-00-927892-8 Paperback
£64.99 / US$84.99 P
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 254 x 178 mm 562pp
HB, EB,CO
978-1-108-42210-9 Hardback
£59.99 / US$79.99 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, HE
978-1-108-93100-7 Paperback
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Seismic Hazard and Risk Analysis
Jack Baker, Brendon Bradley and Peter Stafford
An overview of the essential principles of seismic hazard and risk analysis, including advanced topics, worked examples and problem sets.
October 2021 253 x 203 mm 600pp
HB, EB,CO
978-1-108-42505-6 Hardback
£59.99 / US$79.99 C
Solid Earth Geophysics
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 425pp
420 b/w illus. 38 tables
PB, HB, EB, HE
978-1-108-71697-0 Paperback
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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, HE 978-1-316-63574-2 Paperback
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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 246 x 189 mm 558pp 290 b/w illus. 10 tables HB, EB, HE 978-1-107-13869-8 Hardback
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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, HE 978-0-521-80951-1 Hardback
£66.99 / US$97.99 X
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, HE
978-0-521-89307-7 Paperback
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Looking into the Earth
An Introduction to Geological Geophysics
Alan E. Mussett and 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, HE
978-0-521-78574-7 Paperback
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Plate Tectonics
Haakon Fossen, Christian Teyssier
A modern overview of plate tectonics for advanced undergraduates, featuring sumptuous colour imagery, helpful pedagogical features and online learning resources.
November 2024 280 x 216 mm 450pp
HB, HE
978-1-108-47623-2 Hardback c. £52.99 / c. 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 253 x 203 mm 282pp
HB, EB,CO
978-1-316-51962-2 Hardback
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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 276 x 219 mm 450pp
HB, EB, HE
978-1-107-03506-5 Hardback
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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 276 x 219 mm 524pp 6 b/w illus. 557 colour illus. 2 tables 210 exercises
HB, EB, HE 978-1-107-05764-7 Hardback £51.99 / US$69.99 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 PB, EB, HE 978-0-521-18623-0 Paperback £59.99 / US$95.99 X
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