Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Glaciers Glaciers Mari C. Schuh,Gail Saunders-Smith,Kelly Garvin "Simple text and full-color photos explain how glaciers form and why they are an important landform"--Provided by publisher. OL15118406W
The global cryosphere The global cryosphere Roger Graham Barry "This is the first textbook to address all the components of the Earth's cryosphere - all forms of snow and ice, both terrestrial and marine. It provides a concise but comprehensive summary of snow c… OL16214568W
The ice ages The ice ages Roy A. Gallant Describes the various ice age periods throughout history and prehistory and explains how and why they occur. OL1809260W
Icebergs, ice caps, and glaciers Icebergs, ice caps, and glaciers Allan Fowler Describes the characteristics, size, and movement of icebergs, ice caps, and glaciers. Describes the characteristics, size, and movement of icebergs, ice caps, and glaciers. Large type and color illu… OL1893328W
Ŏrŭm ŏmnŭn sesang Ŏrŭm ŏmnŭn sesang H. N. Pollack This book examines the effects of global warming by looking carefully at the potential consequences of a world without ice. OL19951255W
The lamentations of Zeno The lamentations of Zeno Ilija Trojanow "Bavarian glaciologist Zeno Hintermeier is taking his last voyage to the Antarctic as a lecturer on board an international cruise ship. He attends to the curiosity of a privileged few as they marvel … OL20030299W
The High-Mountain Cryosphere The High-Mountain Cryosphere Christian Huggel "This edited volume, showcasing cutting-edge research, addresses two primary questions - what are the main drivers of change in high-mountains and what are the risks implied by these changes? From a … OL20169928W
Glaciers Glaciers J. E. Gordon Introduces the formation, flow, changing nature, and effects of glaciers. OL21807558W
Principles of Glacier Mechanics Principles of Glacier Mechanics Roger LeB Hooke This book provides students and practising glaciologists with the tools they need to understand modern glaciology. Relatively simple concepts are introduced first, followed by mathematically more sop… OL2634205W
Lo que el hielo y los glaciares nos enseñan sobre la Tierra Lo que el hielo y los glaciares nos enseñan sobre la Tierra Miriam Coleman Los glaciares han estado dando forma a la Tierra durante cientos de miles de años. Los lectores aprenderán a identificar pistas que han dejado atrás en su estela, como montañas, valles, morrenas y má… OL27059723W
Alaska glaciers and ice fields Alaska glaciers and ice fields Lloyd W. MacDowell Facsimile reprint of 1906 edition published by the Alaska Steamship Company. Tourist brochure describing the major icefields and glaciers in Alaska. OL28597536W
The secrets of the polar regions The secrets of the polar regions Barbara Wilson "Explains the creation, growth, and life of glaciers and icebergs with particular emphasis on the North and South Poles, focusing on the unique adaptations of plant and animal life living on or near … OL3504219W
Glaciers Glaciers Lynne Patchett Describes the formation and movement of different types of glaciers, their effects on the land, and the animals and plants that inhabit them. OL3507398W
Boston water distribution system with recommendations for improvements Boston water distribution system with recommendations for improvements Boston (Mass.). Public Works Dept. ...concludes that the existing water distribution system will be adequate for future needs if a comprehensive rehabilitation of existing pipes is undertaken; includes several maps and figures showing… OL37534085W
Glaciers Glaciers D. V. Georges Discusses the formation of glaciers and their broken off pieces, icebergs; the way they shape the earth; and why scientists study them. OL5112328W
A Tramp Abroad A Tramp Abroad Mark Twain Twain's account of traveling in Europe. A Tramp Abroad sparkles with the author's shrewd observations and highly opinionated comments on Old World culture. A Tramp Abroad includes among its adventure… OL53918W