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1985GE-156New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold 1985. Comprehensive classic text presents a broad based biogeochemical approach and multidisciplinary topics on biological evolution and planetary chemistry; C-1 compounds; transport deposition and weathering; sulfur transformations; ground water; nitrogen oxides- transformation processes; soils; etc. 589 pgs. Illustrated. Prior owner's name on front endpaper. Minor shelfwear. First Edition. Pictorial Hard Cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Van Nostrand Reinhold Hardcover
1975GE-253Park Ridge New Jersey: Noyes Data Corporation 1975. Comprehensive reference text presents detailed topics covering drilling from a floating vessel; drilling platforms; arctic construction; wellhead apparatus and connectors; well base structures; well completion processes; flow lines and connectors; pipeline handling; subsea facilities; satellite systems; caissons and buoyant apparatus; submersible vessels and chambers; etc. 392 pgs. Illustrated. Prior owner's name-stamps on endpapers and outer edge; label removal mark on front endpaper. Minimal shelfwear. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Professional Library. Noyes Data Corporation Hardcover
1975GE-14Princeton N.J.: Princeton University Press 1975. Classic text that provides the theoretical foundations necessary to model the isostatic fluid adjustment of a self-gravitating viscoelastic sphere such as the earth and to use these foundations together with geological evidence of the way the ea rth responded to the Pleistocene load redistrobutions; etc. 386 pgs. Numerous illustrations. Dustjacket in mylar.Tiny tear on upper edge of front and back d.j. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Princeton University Press Hardcover
1994GE-301Houston TX.: Gulf Publishing 1994. Comprehensive text focuses on theory and applications of drillstring vibrations borehole acoustics swab-surge MWD geophysics and ocean hydrodynamics. Topics covered include Laplace and Fourier transforms; kinematic wave theory; classical mechanics; downhole vibration environment; axial torsional and lateral bending vibrations; mud dynamics in the borehole annulus; mud pulse telemetry; measurement-while-drilling; modeling wave dissipation; waves in finite depth water; sources of hydrodynamic loading; etc. 396 pgs. Illustrated. Prior owner's nameplate pastedown on front endpaper; clean pocket remnant on rear endpaper; small stamp to title pg. Tiny nick on spine. Minimal shelfwear. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Professional Library. Gulf Publishing Hardcover
1998PH-305Dordrecht Holland: Kluwer Academic 1998. Comprehensive reference text contains detailed coverage of modelling of flow and transport in porous media including new model approaches and mathematical methods including error estimates for approximate solutions;parameter sensitivity studies; solution techniques for degenerate parabolic equations; mass transport and heat transfer; multi-phase flow and multi-component transport. 247 pgs. Illustrated. Prior owner's nameplate pastedown on front endpaper and clean pocket on rear endpaper. Virtually no shelfwear. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Professional Library. Kluwer Academic Hardcover
1981GE-71Minneapolis MN.: American Water Resources Association 1981. Comprehensive text contains sections that deal with the applications of satellite data related to the various aspects of the hydrologic cycle and man's impact on it including meteorology snow and ice surface water soil moisture ground water wetlands coastal zone water quality and environment water use and management. Contains over 100 technical papers by scientists and engineers from 12 countries. 730 pgs. Illustrated with over 700 figures 101 in colour. Dustjacket has a couple of small chunks missing on the lower edge in mylar. Minimal shelfwear. Heavy Item. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. American Water Resources Association Hardcover
1977GE-23Stroudsburg PA.: Dowden Hutchinson & Ross 1977. Comprehensive text contains 24 specialized technical papers by international scientists organized into the following four sections: Air Photography in Coastal Studies Photointerpretation and Shoreline Studies Coastal Engineering Problems and Coastal Zone Management. 425 pgs. Numerous Illustrations. Very minor shelfwear. Prior owner's name stamped on endpaper. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Dowden, Hutchinson & Ross Hardcover
1978GE-159Park Ridge New Jersey: Noyes Data Corporation 1978. Comprehensive text contains detailed sections on coal cleaning; low temperature processes for coal desulfurization; sulfur content and sulfur reduction potential for U.S. coals; EPA studies of coal quality and cleanability; processes for desufurizing coal; coke desulfurization processes; other desulfurization processes; coal cleaning with scrubbing for sulfur control; etc. 255 pgs. Illustrated. A few slight insignificant corner creases to some pages. Minimal shelfwear. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Noyes Data Corporation Hardcover
1957GE-233New York: McGraw-Hill 1957. Classic comprehensive text presents detailed theoretical and experimental aspects of model studies using ultrasonic waves; deductions concerning the earth's crust; underwater sound propagation in shallow water; SOFAR propagation in plates rods holes spheres; propagation in heterogeneous media; offshore prospecting applications; waves in boreholes; groundroll problem; refraction and reflection in layered media; etc. 380 pgs. Illustrated. Prior owner's name on front endpaper. Dustjacket has a few tiny closed edge tears and rubbing; in mylar. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. McGraw-Hill Hardcover
1976CH-242New York: Academic Press 1976. Comprehensive classic advanced text contains various aspects of upper atmosphere chemistry including topics on structure of the atmosphere; the ionosphere; chemistry of the upper atmosphere; atmospheric pollution; hydrocarbon oxidation; photochemical smog; reactions of O3 and singlet O2; SO2 chemistry; aerosol chemistry; control methods. 406 pgs. Illustrated. Prior owner's name on the outer edge. Lower corners slightly bumped. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Academic Press Hardcover
1985PH-256Graz Austria: Institute of Physical Geodesy 1985. Classic text contains detailed sections on fundamentals of potential theory; gravity field of the earth; gravimetric methods; astrogeodetic methods; heights above sea level; gravity field outside the earth; statistical methods in physical geodesy; modern methods for determining the figure of the earth; celestial methods; etc. 364 pgs. Illustrated. Prior owner's name on front and rear endpapers. Minimal shelfwear. . Reprint. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Institute of Physical Geodesy Paperback
1941GE-290Stanford CA.: Stanford University Press 1941. Classic comprehensive text presents detailed coverage of various phases of oil well drainage including gas well drainage. Topics include artificial and natural reservoirs; regional drainage and water encroachment; effects of stratigraphy and structure on drainage; drainage across property lines; effects of reservoir penetration on drainage; multiple zones rates of production and field development effects on drainage; injection of eater gas or oil; reservoir content ultimate recovery and reserves; abandoned oil and gas; curtailment proration and conservation etc. 407 pgs. Illustrated. Gilt spine and front cover. Prior owner's nameplate pastedown on front endpaper; small label to base of spine; small stamp to lower title pg. and rear endpaper. Minimal shelfwear. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/ . 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Ex-Professional Library. Stanford University Press Hardcover
1989OC-7United States Navy: Office of Naval Research 1989. Comprehensive text presents a detailed illustrated survey of oceanographic phenomena observed by astronauts from space including sets of internal waves as they propagate through the Strait of Gibralter; the complex linking of spiral eddies; the continuous scar of ship wakes covering hundreds of miles on the ocean surface; coastal depositional features; local wind systems; oceanic islands- volcanic and coral reefs; manmade pollution at sea; suloys or lines of chaotic seas; etc. Includes sections on the shuttle flights and crews; photographic equipment; crew support. 200 pgs. Illustrated with full-color photographs. Minor rubbing to covers; minor slight crease on top edge. . First Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Office of Naval Research Paperback
1914GE-139Denver Colorado: Smith-Brooks Printing Co. 1914. Classic detailed text covers the literature of Colorado general and economic geology paleontology petrology mineralogy and mining from the earliest publication to the end of 1912. Includes lists of chemical analyses minerals described rocks described and geologic formations described. 493 pgs. A few minor insignificant creases on the front and rear endpapers. Gilt spine. Minimal shelfwear; slight rubbing to corners and spine edges. First Edition. Original Cloth. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Smith-Brooks Printing Co. Hardcover
1987ES-35Papeete Tahiti: Royal Tahitian Pearl Book 1987. Comprehesive reference text presents a detailed study of "black" pearls a misnomer and primarily a customary term for the pearls grown in some of the outer islands of French Polynesia the Tuamotu Archipelago the Gambier Islands and particularly those grown from the Pinctada Margaritafera oyster native to Polynesia. 109 pgs. Profusely Illustrated. Minor bump on top of spine; slight rubbing to corners. Decorative endpapers. Minimal shelfwear. First Edition. Pictorial Hard Cover. Very Good. Illus. by Durand Alain. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Royal Tahitian Pearl Book Hardcover
1989MN-7Mineralogical Society of America 1989. Detailed text contains scientific papers covering Cosmochemistry of Rare Earth Elements; Rare Earth Elements in Lunar Materials; Aqueous Geochemistry of Rare Earth Elements; Economic Geology of Rare Earth Minerals; Cathodoluminescence Emission Spectra of Rare Earth Activators in Minerals etc. 347 pgs. Illustrated. Corners slightly bumped. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Mineralogical Society of America Paperback
2001CM-28New York: Cambridge University Press 2001. Climate Change 2001: Impacts Adaptation and Vulnerability: Working Group II volume contains up-to-date information on the vulnerability of socio-economic and natural systems to climate change. It presents a detailed scientific assessment of the consequences of and adaptation responses to climate change. The report evaluates evidence that recent observed changes in climate have already affected a variety of physical and biological systems; considers how adaptation to climate change might lessen adverse impacts or enhance beneficial impacts; contrasts the different vulnerabilities of the developed and developing parts of the world and explores the implications for sustainable development and equity concerns; etc. 1032 pgs. Illustrated. Climate Change 2001: Mitigation ISBN 0521015022 Some issues addressed in this Working Group III volume are mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions managing biological carbon reservoirs geo-engineering costing methods and decision-making frameworks. 752 pgs. Illustrated. 1784 pgs. collectively Heavy items. First Edition. Stiff Wrappers. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Cambridge University Press unknown
1977GE-123Springfield VA.: National Technical Information Center 1977. Comprehensive text contains a detailed bioenvironmental study carried out by the Department of Energy formerly the Atomic Energy Commission as part of a nuclear weapons test program. Topics include geologic history; bathymetric data; climatology and meteorology; geomorphology; hydrology; terrestrial plant ecology; aquatic ecology; limnology; oceanography; marine fish communities; marine mammals; environmental contaminants; ecological consequences of nuclear testing; etc. 682 pgs. Illustrated. Seperate maps in rear pocket. Minimal shelfwear. Slight crease on top spine edges. . First Edition. Buckram. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. National Technical Information Center Hardcover
1982MI-15London U.K.: Mining Journal Books 1982. Comprehensive text contributed technical papers by international experts covering detailed topics in mineral development issues and policies; transnational corporations; mining legislation and mineral development contracts; contract stability; mineral development agreements: risk and security; international and national programs and projects; etc. 223 pp. Illustrated. Prior owner's name on front endpaper. Blank pocket remnant on rear endpaper. Minimal shelfwear. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good/ . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex- Professional Library. Mining Journal Books Paperback
1995GE-315Tulsa Oklahoma: PennWell Books 1995. Comprehensive text discusses oil geological and political conditions in nearly 30 Third World countries with the main focus on Africa. It is designed to serve as a guidebook to readers providing background information as the starting point in considering investment for exploration and development within these countries. In addition the contents are designed to serve as a quick reference for oil and gas developments as they occur in the future. Each country is highlighted with a brief discussion of the geology review of technical factors as they relate to exploration and development summaries of licensing procedures and petroleum laws and exploration histories. 293 pgs. Illustrated. Prior owner's nameplate pastedown on front endpaper; clean pocket on rear endpaper; small stamp to title page. Small scratch on front spine edge. Minimal shelfwear. First Edition. Pictorial Hard Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Professional Library. PennWell Books Hardcover
1977CM-14U.K.: Longman Group Ltd. 1977. Comprehensive text studies the interdependence of atmospheric and oceanic circulations processes and phenomenas thermal behavior ocean-atmosphere heat exchange action of wind on the sea numerical models of climate etc. 160 pgs. Illustrated. Lower corners slightly rubbed. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. . Longman Group Ltd. Hardcover
1968GE-158Houston TX.: Petrolite Corporation/Petreco 1968. Classic comprehensive text contains topics in the nature of impurities in petroleum and how they affect refining operations; selected analytical methods including salts in crude oils water content of oils nitrogen in oils acidity in crude oils and distillates oil field water analysis solids in oils coke analysis organo-metallic compounds sodium in distillates fouling tests for settled alkylates aviation fuel tests; engineering data; etc. 123 pgs. Illustrated including photomicrograph color plate. Gilt spine and front cover. . Revised & Corrected Edition. Hard Cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Petrolite Corporation/Petreco Hardcover
1971GE-280Washington D.C.: U.S. Department of the Interior 1971. Comprehensive survey contains detailed census of 756 glaciers in the North Cascades including the glacier's location drainage basin area length oreintation altitude and classification as to form source surface nature of terminus and activity. It has been estimated that 77% of the glacier area in the U.S. south of Alaska occurs in the state of Washington and 63% of that glacier area is in the North Cascades. 26 pgs. Illustrated with 4 figures 3 tables; and 3 plates in rear map pocket. Minimal shelfwear. . Soft Cover. Fine/ . 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. U.S. Department of the Interior Paperback
1977GE-304Berlin-Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag 1977. Comprehensive revised edition reference text presents the authors' own research on paleocurrent systems including updated topics covering history of paleocurrent investigations; fabrics and geophysical properties; cross-bedding and ripple marks; linear structures; deformational structures; internal directional structures and shape of sedimentary bodies; disperal and current systems; basin analysis and the sedimentary model; etc. 460 pgs. Illustrated with 167 figures and 30 plates. Prior owner's name on front and rear endpaper. Minimal shelfwear. Second Edition. Hard Cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Springer-Verlag Hardcover
1992GE-70Princeton N.J.: Princeton University Press 1992. Detailed text contains articles by 48 leading scientists that covers nearly every major group of organisms in the ocean and on land and includes evidence from paleontology stable isotopes sedimentology seismology and computer climatic modeling. Includes an update of the geochronologic framework of the late Paleogene. 568 pgs. Illustrated. Small insignificant crease on lower right corner. . Third Printing. Soft Cover. Very Good/ . 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Princeton University Press Paperback
