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Essential Sedimentary Geology Bookshelf
Sedimentology and StratigraphySedimentology and Stratigraphy by Gary Nichols
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Covers the basic aspects of sedimentology and stratigraphy and should be present on any undergraduate student's bookshelf.
Sedimentology and Sedimentary Basins: From Turbulence to TectonicsSedimentology and Sedimentary Basins: From Turbulence to Tectonics by Mike Leeder
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More advanced reading, while still covering the basics. Should be owned by all undergraduate and graduate students who wish to pursue a career in sedimentary geology.
Sedimentary PetrologySedimentary Petrology by Maurice Tucker
Buy new: £29.09 / Used from: £21.00
The classic text on sedimentary petrology is also a must have.
Sedimentary Environments: Processes, Facies and StratigraphySedimentary Environments: Processes, Facies and Stratigraphy
Buy new: £39.28 / Used from: £32.50
Another classic. Covers all major sedimentary environments and integrates all aspects of sedimentary geology for each environment making it a fundamental book for advanced sedimentology students.
Sedimentary Rocks in the Field: A Colour GuideSedimentary Rocks in the Field: A Colour Guide by Dorrik Stow
Buy new: £17.66 / Used from: £14.00
The perfect fieldwork companion it is also very useful for students who are studying hand samples for the first time. A reference for the rest of us.
Atlas of Sedimentary Rocks Under the MicroscopeAtlas of Sedimentary Rocks Under the Microscope by A.E. Adams
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Sedimentary petrography made easy. Excellent book for both undergraduates and graduates.
A Colour Atlas of Carbonate Sediments and Rocks Under the MicroscopeA Colour Atlas of Carbonate Sediments and Rocks Under the Microscope by A. E. Adams
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Carbonate petrography reference book. Another classic.
Understanding Fossils: An Introduction to Invertebrate PalaeontologyUnderstanding Fossils: An Introduction to Invertebrate Palaeontology by Peter Doyle
Buy new: £29.71 / Used from: £24.96
Covers all basic theory and systematics. A very good reference book with quality illustrations. Enough paleontology for sedimentary geology students.
Earth's Climate: Past and FutureEarth's Climate: Past and Future by William F. Ruddiman
Buy new: £55.99 / Used from: £30.09
Excellent book with a lot of photos and illustrations and practical examples. Very good introduction to paleoclimatology.
Earth System HistoryEarth System History by Steven M. Stanley
Buy new: £42.29 / Used from: £22.37
A good book on geo-history.
Basin Analysis: Principles and Applications: Instructor's ManualBasin Analysis: Principles and Applications: Instructor's Manual by Philip A. Allen
Buy new: £34.34 / Used from: £32.71
The classic text on basin analysis.
Global TectonicsGlobal Tectonics by Philip Kearey
Buy new: £37.50 / Used from: £13.95
Not directly related to sedimentary geology but also a must have.