Rocks: A Very Short Introduction by Jan Zalasiewicz (English) Paperback Book

By Jan Zalasiewicz. Rocks, more than anything else, underpin our lives. They make up the solid structure of the Earth and of other rocky planets, and are present at the cores of gas giant planets. We live on the rocky surface of the planet, grow our food on weathered debris derived from rocks, and we obtain nearly all of the raw materials with which we found our civilization from rocks.

Jan Zalasiewicz Michael J Branney Volcanoes (Paperback) (UK IMPORT)

But volcanism, a profoundly important feature of Earth, and indeed of other planets and moons too, encompasses much more than just volcanoes themselves. This Very Short Introduction takes the readers into the inferno of a racing pyroclastic current, and the heart of a moving lava flow, as understood through the latest scientific research.

Jan Zalasiewicz How to Read a Rock (Hardback) (UK IMPORT)

Author: Jan Zalasiewicz. How to Read a Rock delves into the geological past and what it can teach us about Earth’s future, including evidence of the greening of the planet, the impact of natural forces, and clues on climate change and energy consumption.