Foundations of Earth Science (4th Edition)

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This highly visual, non-technical survey emphasizes broad, up-to-date coverage of basic topics and principles in geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy, giving readers a sense of the observational techniques and reasoning processes that characterize the field of earth science. First-rate illustrations and a thoroughly revised narrative reflect the latest research and schools of thought. New introductory section explores the concept of Earth as a system composed of many interacting subsystems. Includes 100+ pieces of new or revised art, plus expanded discussions of minerals, stream erosion, causes of floods, landslides, glaciers, folds and faults, volcanic hazards, global warming, and severe storms. Also features n ew findings and revealing photos from the 2004 Spirit rover expedition. For anyone interested in learning more about earth science.

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Product Great...Distributor Poor.......2005-09-23

I paid a premium for faster delivery. From the time the order was placed to the time It was delivered, was a week. If thats premium service then it's a joke. For as much as the shipping charges were I would have expected a much faster delivery. I actually did not have it when my class started which set me behind from day one.

For the younger studier of earth science.......2001-05-10

I used this book for a class I took. It is definitely for someone with no prior knowledge to eaerth science. This would include if you have taken any middle or high school level Geoscience class

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The Engineering of Foundations
Rodrigo Salgado
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0072500581

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The Engineering of Foundations incorporates theory into real world practice.

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"Essentials of Soil Mechanics and Foundations: Basic Geotechnics, 7/e" provides a clear, detailed presentation of soil mechanics: the background and basics, the engineering properties and behavior of soil deposits, and the application of soil mechanics theories. This new edition features a separate chapter on earthquakes, a more logical organization, and new material relating to pile foundations design and construction and soil permeability. It's rich applications, well illustrated examples, end-of-chapter problems and detailed explanations make it an excellent reference for practicing engineers, architects, geologists, environmental specialists, and more! Covers new developments in geotechnical topics such as: Soil Properties and Analyses Pile Foundation Design and Testing Micropiles Soil Nail Walls Launched Soil Nails Soil Improvment Includes a more extensive scope of topics and clear, well developed presentations. Emphasizes how subject material can be used in the field. An excellent reference for practicing engineers, architects, geologists, environmental specialists and construction materials testing laboratories.

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Seller really cares!.......2007-09-16

This product never arrived but the seller gave me all my money back as well as a credit to use for another purchase from them. Very caring people when the customer is not satisfied!

essentials of soil mechanics.......2006-11-11

Can't review a book I have NOT received. When will it be delivered? Lolly Pinkston

Good for AM portion of PE Exam and PM portion of Geotechnical.......2006-09-26

Even though Index is not that great like CERM (Civil Engineering Reference Manual, you can still find valuable examples and basic concepts that PE Exam requires.

Best of Luck.

Excellent Resource.......2000-11-18

I found Mr. McCarthy's book to be a valuable resource. From a geologist's perspective, it was of great help in bridging the gap between engineering geology and geotechnical engineering. It gave me greater insight into not only field technique, but also into geologic considerations that are of importance in foundation design. The text was both concise and clearly written.

From a Civil/Geological Engineering student's view..........2000-05-03

* Poor index - no detail * Good detail in text on subjects covered * Has some errors in the chapter on flownets * Disjointed in discussion of compaction * Good for students with little to no soil mechanics background

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great finish to a great series
A great book...because..
A bit disappointing
The Last Book of the Foundation Series (in Foundation Timeline), 4 stars, 356 Pages, Publ 1986
The best Foundation novel !!!!

Foundation and Earth
Isaac Asimov
Manufacturer: Spectra
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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ASIN: 0553587579
Release Date: 2004-08-31

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The fifth novel in Asimov's popular Foundation series opens with second thoughts. Councilman Golan Trevize is wondering if he was right to choose a collective mind as the best possible future for humanity over the anarchy of contentious individuals, nations and planets. To test his conclusion, he decides he must know the past and goes in search of legendary Earth, all references to which have been erased from galactic libraries. The societies encountered along the way become arguing points in a book-long colloquy about man's fate, conducted by Trevize and traveling companion Bliss, who is part of the first world/mind, Gaia.

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great finish to a great series.......2007-08-08

Well if you are reading this book it is only because you have read the preceding books, and to be honest as others have said this book is a departure from all the others, it focuses more on the human element and no so much on technological marvels that some of us wish we could see, it is a fitting ending to a series and it is very satisfying.

A great book...because.........2007-06-06

It's part of the great Foundation saga from I. Asimov.... i really enjoyed every word of it.... you must read the saga!

A bit disappointing.......2007-02-13

It would seem that the last batch of books produced by the Asimov aren't quite what they use to be. I'm still and always will be an avid fan, but the last two books in the foundation series were a bit of a let down. Though Foundation Forward (in the timeline between Prelude to Foundation and Foundataion) was relatively the best of his last 3.

-chris

The Last Book of the Foundation Series (in Foundation Timeline), 4 stars, 356 Pages, Publ 1986.......2006-06-01

Golan Trevize looks for Earth. The novel picks up right after the end of Foundation's Edge. I found Foundation's Edge slightly confusing in that there was something effecting the minds of both the Foundation confederation and the minds of the Second Foundation, and wasn't completely sure if it was a Third Foundation or what. Foundation and Earth clears that up, well sort of. It is not a Hari Seldon originated organization, it is the planet Gaia, but calling it a Third Foundation could be used if you redefine The Foundation. It is hinted that there may be yet *another* group effecting events in the galaxy; the equivalent of a Fourth Foundation... or maybe a Zeroth Foundation. This is one of the slight, but exasperating aspects of this novel. In the Author's Note of Prelude to Foundation, Asimov wrote that he could and may add to the Foundation series and as for books after Foundation and Earth he could add "additional volumes - as many as I like"). In parts it feels like that, that Asimov is setting himself for additional volumes, rather than this being the definitive end to the Foundation series, as it now is. Another thing is that Asimov groups his Robot, Empire, and Foundation series in one all encompassing series. For whatever contradictions exist between the series, Asimov gives preference to his Robot series.

Foundation and Earth takes us on a tour of seven different planets and the different habitations of each. Some have gone to the dogs, some are autocratic, and there's excitement on each one. Asimov has set up the galaxy in that are no other known intelligent non-human (or human-made) species. Sort of answers the famous questions on the lack of evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence: "where is everybody?". Well, Asimov's answer is: there isn't anybody else... well kinda, sorta... If you read the book you'll understand. Actually, even though there are these ambiguities on the universe here and there, Asimov does wrap up the Foundation series somewhat nicely (although you may not like it as it differs from the original Foundation series), as well as wrapping up his grouping of all of his series into one.

The best Foundation novel !!!!.......2005-11-09

This is, in my humble opinion, the best Foundation book of all!
I wish good old Isaac continued to expand the notions introduced in this book, instead he regressed and wrote "Prelude to Foundation."

Foundations of Earth Science--Media Update (3rd Edition)

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Foundations of Earth Science--Media Update (3rd Edition)
Frederick K. Lutgens , Edward J. Tarbuck , and Dennis Tasa
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0131461036

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The brief, paperback version of the best-selling Earth Science, this book offers a user-friendly overview of the physical environment. It retains the hallmarks expected from Fred Lutgens and Ed Tarbuck—a reader-friendly writing style, carefully crafted art program, and coverage of the most recent current events. For the first time, each copy of the book comes packaged with the GEODe: Earth Science CD-ROM. Discusses key topics such as Earth materials, earth's external and internal processes, Earth's history, the global ocean, and the atmosphere. For anyone interested in Earth Science.

The Weather/El tiempo (English and Spanish Foundation Series) (Book #6) (Bilingual)

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One word per page, but good for vocabulary.
Spanish/English fun for little ones
Bilingual Fun for Beginners

The Weather/El tiempo (English and Spanish Foundation Series) (Book #6) (Bilingual)
Gladys Rosa-Mendoza
Manufacturer: me+mi publishing
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Binding: Board book

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ASIN: 0967974852

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The Weather
Fun is always in season with this book that teaches children words for different kinds of weather conditions. The wonderfully textured illustrations depict active children enjoying all kinds of weather. The last section is a pronunciation guide for the weather words and the four seasons. 20 pages, 4.75" x 5.875"

El tiempo
La diversión no tiene estación con este libro que enseña a los niños palabras referentes a distintos tipos de condiciones climáticas. Las bellas ilustraciones con textura muestran a vivaces niños que gozan de todo tipo de clima. La última sección consiste en una guía de pronunciación para las palabras relacionadas con el tiempo y las cuatro estaciones. 20 páginas, 4.75" x 5.875"

The Benefits and Features of the English • Spanish Foundations series include:
• Helps teach vocabulary and other oral language concepts
• Summary page at the end to recap and instruct
• Helps kids get ready to read
• Helps develop phonemic, print, and numeric awareness
• Large bright colorful pictures to keep kids engaged
• Rounded corners for children's safety
• Laminated to protect from spills
• Board book so they can last
• Great size for little hands
• Simple but engaging text
• Useful for beginning Spanish at any level
• Useful for beginning English at any level

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One word per page, but good for vocabulary........2006-03-02

This book is nice, sturdy, and slick so it's lasted through countless Spanish classes as well as my own three children for close to four years. If you're looking for a story, this isn't it. It has an English word and a Spanish word on each page. The main thing it lacks is the phonetic Spelling. Overall, a good vocabulary builder, or an addition to a comprehensive curriculum's chapter on weather, like Flip Flop Spanish.

Bright pictures and nice sized words are easy to see, but just not a real show-stopper for daily use with my own children. However, it is great in my Spanish classes.

At home, it would be a great addition to any curriculum, to change things up with some colorful pictures. Many of my clients use it with Flip Flop Spanish.

Spanish/English fun for little ones.......2002-10-18

It amazes me to hear my grandson and granddaughter using the Spanish words from this volume and the others in the author's bilingual series. I guess that is the best tribute to the quality of the books in the series--they reach and they teach. The books are thoughtfully put together and have great visual appeal. Lots of fun for the grandkids (and for me) as we learn.

Bilingual Fun for Beginners.......2001-06-23

Que suerte! What luck! We are so glad we came across this book and the others in Gladys Rosa-Mendoza's series. The author does a nice job of introducing basic English and Spanish vocabulary words in an interesting way. My son enjoys listening and looking at the colorful drawings and trying to repeat the words. All in all it's a nice addition to our children's bilingual collection. Gracias Amazon for providing these great teaching tools!!!!

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Its Alright.
so-so
Excellent Working Reference
CLASSICAL TEXTBOOK for GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERS
A fundamental reference

Foundation Analysis and Design
Joseph E. Bowles
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0079122477

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The revision of this best-selling text for a junior/senior course in Foundation Analysis and Design now includes an IBM computer disk containing 16 compiled programs together with the data sets used to produce the output sheets, as well as new material on sloping ground, pile and pile group analysis, and procedures for an improved anlysis of lateral piles. Bearing capacity analysis has been substantially revised for footings with horizontal as well as vertical loads. Footing design for overturning now incorporates the use of the same uniform linear pressure concept used in ascertaining the bearing capacity. Increased emphasis is placed on geotextiles for retaining walls and soil nailing.

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Its Alright........2007-08-30

Its a very good source, and considered a bible by some, but is strictly in metric and also relies on software instead of thorough calculations at certain points. I dont have a hatred of metric, but I wasnt raised on trained in the system so it'll make you feel quite left out if youre not an SI guy/girl. As to the software comment, its very true and sometimes examples skip steps at which point the author jumps from A to D to M to Z with little or no explanation.

so-so.......2007-01-16

I regret this purchase. If you want to know how to do these calculations...do not buy this book. If you would like to blindly use a diskette to solve problems...well by all means purchase now.

Excellent Working Reference.......2007-01-03

This book is an excellent working reference for any civil/geotechnical engineer. The example problems are very well written. The charts and graphs are easily read and very clearly printed. Excellent section on the design and analysis of segmental retaining walls. Beware of some other sites selling versions of this book printed overseas and sold here.

CLASSICAL TEXTBOOK for GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERS .......2006-03-01

I'm a civil engineer involved in the design of large hydraulic structures.

We still use Bowles in our firm for designing many structures including retaining walls of different kinds, cellular cofferdams, buildings foundations, etc.

It includes many examples, easy to understand, and many charts and tables very useful for the designer.

A fundamental reference.......2003-07-09

If you have only a few geotechnical engineering books, this should be one of them. As a practicing geotechnical engineer I use this book 2 to 3 times per week. It includes the theory and essential reference material.

Ryan and Jimmy: And the Well in Africa That Brought Them Together

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Action
A much needed resource for a shrinking planet

Ryan and Jimmy: And the Well in Africa That Brought Them Together
Herb Shoveller
Manufacturer: Kids Can Press
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ASIN: 1553379675

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It costs a lot of money to build a well in Africa - a lot more than Ryan Hreljac had thought. Still, the six year old kept doing chores around his parents' house, even after he learned it could take him years to earn enough money. Then a friend of the family wrote an article in the local newspaper about Ryan's wish to build a well to supply people with safe, clean water. Before long, ripples of goodwill began spreading. People started sending money to help pay for Ryan's well. Ryan was interviewed on television. He appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, twice. His dream of a well became an international news story. In Agweo, Uganda, villagers were used to walking a long way every day in search of water. What they found was often brown and smelly and made a lot of people sick. But when Ryan's well was built, life in the village changed for the better. A young orphan named Akana Jimmy longed for a chance to thank Ryan in person for this gift of life - clean water. When they finally meet, an unbreakable bond unites these boys from very different backgrounds, and a long and sometimes life-threatening journey begins. Ryan and Jimmy is a true story of friendship and compassion in which a simple wish to help others brings focus to the necessities that unite us all.

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Action.......2007-05-29

Every person - child or adult - should read this book. Ryan is the perfect example of someone who saw a need and took action. As a teacher at an International Baccalaureate - Primary Years Programme, this book stands side-by-side with the profiles and attitudes of a reflective learner.

A much needed resource for a shrinking planet.......2007-02-28

The story begins with a teacher telling her classroom of young children about the plight of children in Africa who are without clean drinking water. A boy saves up money from household chores to help. But the book is far more than just a story about bringing a well to an African village. There are enough twists and turns in the plot to keep everyone on the edge of their seat. Not only do Ugandan children drink unclean/unsafe water, but their very lives are at stake because of roving bands of kidnapped children who were forced to become soldiers. A thoroughly engrossing book suitable for classroom read-aloud time.

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Foundation Engineering Handbook

Manufacturer: Springer
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Climate Change Impacts on the United States - Foundation Report

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Kind of interesting
Excellent Book and Easy to Read
Poorly integrated; lacking data

Climate Change Impacts on the United States - Foundation Report

Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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ASIN: 0521000750

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Climate Change Impacts on the United States is part of a national process of research analysis and dialogue about the coming changes in climate, their impacts, and what Americans can do to adapt to an uncertain and continuously changing climate. The report was called for by a 1990 law and was written by the National Assessment Synthesis Team (NAST), a committee of experts drawn from governments, universities, industry, and non-governmental organizations. The NAST produced two documents: the longer Foundation Report and the Overview Report, which is significantly more accessible and shorter. The two reports cover all areas of the United States and are peer-reviewed documents that synthesize results from studies. They identify key climatic vulnerabilities of particular regions and sectors in the context of other changes in the nation's environment, resources, and economy.

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Kind of interesting.......2004-02-10

This was a so-so assessment of climate change. It had some very serious methodological problems (the scenarios) and some editorial problems but it was a starting point.

Excellent Book and Easy to Read.......2002-01-11

This book is an excellent choice if you would like to read straight forward and well researched information about climate change. It is well written and easy to read. The graphics are some of the most effective that I have seen in a scientific text!

I am currently a student and found it very interesting. It is readable from the high school level and up. I recommend it for anyone who is interested in climate change impacts on the US and wants a book that is clear and concise and user friendly. The book covers different geographical regions of the country and different topics like agriculture. I found the sections on New England, Alaska, Water, Health, and Forests to be particularly interesting. This book is an overview document and the citations for the book are contained in Climate Change Impacts on the United States Foundation book which is a more technical and scientifically detailed document that supports this text. Overall, the book really allowed me to examine potential impacts and to think about what the implications of those impacts may be.

Poorly integrated; lacking data.......2001-07-22

This volume was not well put together, not well edited, not well integrated. I am not a global warming skeptic, but the logic of this analysis is very poor - brainstorming lists of possible effects rather than thoughtful scientific analysis.

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