Earth Almanac: An Annual Geophysical Review of the State of the Planet, 2nd Edition

(Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

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How did El Nino change weather patterns and affect crops around the world What are humans doing to help or hinder the health of the world's oceans And what hurricane event happended for the first time since 1893 Whether you're a student writing a report, or a professional in need of some quick answers, you'll find what you're looking for in the Earth Almanc. Covering the state of the four major geophysical topics associated with the Earth: the atmosphere, oceans, fresh water, and land, this new edition presents an incredible amount of usable information about the changes in our planet during 1999. Details of whole earth events and human-made and natural disasters are chronicled along with the necessary background information and statistics for understanding the science involved. Hot topics such as global warming, ozone depletion, and El Nino. Goldstein explores specific major geophysical events and then continues with information on the latest scientific developments in fields such as geology, oceanography, and meteorology. Readers will also discover "hot topics" entries that are unique to this almanac--namely information on human-made events (pollution, carbon dioxide, oil spills urbanization, and water conflicts). Current and complete with more than 300 photos, charts, and statistical graphs, no other reference book compares to this one-stop resource. Topics covered include Air Pollution Cryosphere: The Ice El Nino Fresh Water Geological Processes Global Warming Land Use Ocean Fundamentals Structure of the Atmosphere Whole-Earth Events

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.,."Natalie Goldstein has craftily presented a wealth of data in a very readable and visually stimulating format....Goldstein has done an admirable job..."-E-Streams
...Natalie Goldstein has craftily presented a wealth of data in a very readable and visually stimulating format....Goldstein has done an admirable job...-E-Streams
Earth Almanac provides a phenomenal amount of informationon the atmosphere; oceans; the land; and freshwater...Statistics and scientific background information, including updates on research, help the reader understand present and future environmental problems that must be faced. This book makes one think!-SB&F
Earth Almanac: An Annual Geophysical Review of the State of the Planet lives up to the praise offered by Library Journal on its back cover...I found this book to be somewhat addicitive and could not stop thumbing through it reading pieces that caught my eye. This is an excellent book for students, teachers, and anyone interested in the environment. It is highly recommended to any library serving users at or above the high school level.-SB&F
Highly recommended for public and academic libraries for its slid presentation of basic scientific background information and socially and scientifically relevant data.-Library Journal
This is a concises and well done summary of geophysical aspects of Earth that will be useful to many professionals, students, and other intersted individuals and groups.-Environmental Practice
This is a very useful book a veritable treasure trove for the lecturer and researcher and I have no doubt it will be required reading from now on.-Teaching Earth Sciences
..."Natalie Goldstein has craftily presented a wealth of data in a very readable and visually stimulating format....Goldstein has done an admirable job..."-E-Streams
"Earth Almanac provides a phenomenal amount of informationon the atmosphere; oceans; the land; and freshwater...Statistics and scientific background information, including updates on research, help the reader understand present and future environmental problems that must be faced. This book makes one think!"-SB&F
"Highly recommended for public and academic libraries for its slid presentation of basic scientific background information and socially and scientifically relevant data."-Library Journal
"This is a concises and well done summary of geophysical aspects of Earth that will be useful to many professionals, students, and other intersted individuals and groups."-Environmental Practice
"This is a very useful book a veritable treasure trove for the lecturer and researcher and I have no doubt it will be required reading from now on."-Teaching Earth Sciences
"Earth Almanac: An Annual Geophysical Review of the State of the Planet lives up to the praise offered by Library Journal on its back cover...I found this book to be somewhat addicitive and could not stop thumbing through it reading pieces that caught my eye. This is an excellent book for students, teachers, and anyone interested in the environment. It is highly recommended to any library serving users at or above the high school level."-SB&F

Author Bio

NATALIE GOLDSTEIN is a science writer focusing primarily on environmental subjects. For ten years, she has written educational materials in environmental science and life sciences. he has worked for the Nature Conservancy in New York, the Hudson River Foundation, the Rare Animal Relief Effort (RARE w part of the World Wildlife Fund), and the Audubon Society. She has also engaged in volunteer work for the Rainforest Alliance and the Sierra Club.