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Excellent Texts for Earth Science Students
Earth: Portrait of a PlanetEarth: Portrait of a Planet by John Werner
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A comprehensive overview of the Earth: its creation, processes and materials, as well as its systems (Lithosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere) and the interplay between them.
Principles of Sedimentology and StratigraphyPrinciples of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy by Sam Boggs Jr.
Buy new: £63.74 / Used from: £99.86
Everything a student needs to know about sedimentology and stratigraphy, and their applications.
Microfossils: Instructor's ManualMicrofossils: Instructor's Manual by Howard Armstrong
Buy new: £30.14 / Used from: £28.33
A lot more interesting than it first seems. This book covers everything from palynomorphs (organic walled) to forams, diatoms, conodonts etc. Gives advice on collection, processing and interpretation
Vertebrate PalaeontologyVertebrate Palaeontology by Michael J. Benton
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From the earliest vertebrates to man, this book deals with the evolution and palaeontology of all major vertebrate groups: fish, amphibians, reptiles (including dinosaurs), birds and mammals.
Invertebrate Palaeontology and EvolutionInvertebrate Palaeontology and Evolution by Euan Clarkson
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Describes every main invertebrate groups important to palaeontology, in terms of anatomy and evolution.
A Colour Atlas of Rocks and Minerals in Thin SectionA Colour Atlas of Rocks and Minerals in Thin Section by W. S. Mackenzie
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A handy guide for mineralogy students, a good visual aid in recognising minerals under the microscope.
An Introduction to Geological Structures and Maps (Arnold Publication)An Introduction to Geological Structures and Maps (Arnold Publication) by BENNISON
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A very good guide to recognising geological structures on maps as well as their implications to the surrounding geology. Contains graphic exercises to build up familarity and confidence.
Basic Geological Mapping (Geological Field Guide)Basic Geological Mapping (Geological Field Guide) by John W. Barnes
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Essential for the first time mapper. An excellent field guide.
Sedimentary Rocks in the Field (Geological Field Guide)Sedimentary Rocks in the Field (Geological Field Guide) by Maurice Tucker
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Indespensible for the study of sedimentary rocks and fossils in the field. Lends a helping hand in the interpretation of in situ fossil and lithological data as well.