From the moltem core to the atmospheric shield, the Earth's driving forces are revealed in an authoritative text complemented by commissioned illustrations and photographs. This text provides an up-to-the-minute reference to the making, shaping and workings of the planet using examples drawn from all over the world. Five major sections examine every aspect of the planet: planet Earth considers cosmic connections and solar heritage, the interior explores the turbulent realm of volcanoes and earthquakes below the Earth's ...
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From the moltem core to the atmospheric shield, the Earth's driving forces are revealed in an authoritative text complemented by commissioned illustrations and photographs. This text provides an up-to-the-minute reference to the making, shaping and workings of the planet using examples drawn from all over the world. Five major sections examine every aspect of the planet: planet Earth considers cosmic connections and solar heritage, the interior explores the turbulent realm of volcanoes and earthquakes below the Earth's crust, shaping the land explains the powerful erosive forces at work on the landscape, beyond the land maps the entangled relationship of the oceans and atmostphere which forms the weather, how long can it last? takes mankind to task for his abuse of the planet and highlights the potential perils to be faced in the future.
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Add this copy of Earth: the Making, Shaping, and Workings of a Planet to cart. $3.89, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1992 by MacMillan Publishing Company.
Add this copy of Earth: the Making, Shaping and Workings of a Planet to cart. $5.38, fair condition, Sold by Once Upon A Time Books rated 1.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tontitown, AR, UNITED STATES, published 1992 by John Wiley & Sons Inc.
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Fair. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear. It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear. It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket.
Add this copy of Earth: the Making, Shaping and Workings of a Planet to cart. $6.32, very good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1992 by MacMillan Publishing Company.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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As New/Near Fine. 0025353918 Oversized 216pp including glossary, bibliography and index Photos and illustrations the Making, Shaping, and Workings of a Planet A few tiny chips and tears on top edge of dust jacket Because of the size of this book9DOMESTIC ORDERS ONLY AND ONLY REGULAR MAILING IS AVAILABLE.
Add this copy of Earth: The Making, Shaping and Workings of a Planet to cart. $12.63, very good condition, Sold by Hay-on-Wye Booksellers rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1992 by Simon & Schuster Ltd.
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Very Good. Dust jacket has light scratches and outer edges have minor scuffs. Book content is in very good readable condition. 224 p. 250 photographs and diagrams, glossary, index, maps.
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Very good. All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to recycling unwanted books on behalf of a number of UK charities who benefit from added revenue through the sale of their books plus huge savings in waste disposal. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
Add this copy of Earth: the Making, Shaping and Workings of a Planet to cart. $15.22, very good condition, Sold by Goldstone Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ammanford, CARMS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1992 by Simon & Schuster Ltd.
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Very good. All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to recycling unwanted books on behalf of a number of UK charities who benefit from added revenue through the sale of their books plus huge savings in waste disposal. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Missing jacket. The dust jacket of the book is missing.
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