Earth Science
How fossilized reefs hold clues to the survival of corals in the Anthropocene
A comprehensive, integrative approach to tectonics and geodynamics for students and researchers
An engaging and thought-provoking introduction to river science
How earthquakes can reveal the subsurface secrets of our planet and other worlds
A scientific adventure story that dramatizes how profoundly our oceans have changed over the past 150 years
A panoramic history of Japan鈥檚 iconic mountain from the Ice Age to the present
Why we need to reconnect with nature鈥檚 biological rhythms鈥攁nd rediscover the benefits of a good night鈥檚 sleep
From acclaimed folklorist and historian Adrienne Mayor, an enchanting collection of the ancient myths that emerged out of the wonders鈥攁nd disasters鈥攐f the natural world
A bold new conception of the republic for a planet in crisis
From the world-renowned geobiologist and bestselling author of A Brief History of Earth, the epic story of a planetary conversation four billion years in the making
A visionary look at how novel attributes arise and become transformative innovations in nature, culture, and technology
A new pathway to a thriving future rooted in our relationships with the living world and each other
A wonderfully illustrated history of geology from ancient times to the present day
A comprehensive text and reference on tropical meteorology and hurricane science for graduate students and scholars
The classic account of how volcanism has shaped human culture and science, from the Bronze Age eruption that destroyed Minoan Crete to Mount St. Helens
A new way to tackle the real politics of climate change through asset revaluation
A dazzlingly illustrated guide to the plant life of the dinosaur age, from intricate ferns to the most majestic megaflora
How the subtle but significant consequences of a hotter planet have already begun鈥攆rom lower test scores to higher crime rates鈥攁nd how we might tackle them today
On November 1, 1755—All Saints' Day—a massive earthquake struck Europe's Iberian Peninsula and destroyed the city of Lisbon. Churches collapsed upon thousands of worshippers celebrating the holy day. Earthquakes in Human History tells...