Understanding Earth by Frank Press, 0716741172, Lowest Book Price Finder

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Basic Text

This book is my main refernce text for the 1st year of my MSci Geology. So far it's been fantastic, covering everything i need in the depth and detail needed.
Read it and know it and it seems i'm garanteed to pass 1st year.
I'm sure it'll alwaysbe a usefull reference, but not sure on how usefull it'll be for my 2nd years and above.

Another excellent text

This is again another excellent introductory text. More up to date that the authors previous book 'Earth'.

If you have read 'Earth' you will find the chapters broadly similar, but with a lot of the material rearranged (eg the chapters on the hydrological cycle and rivers). Nice use of colour diagrams (improvement over 'Earth').

The only problem that I found was trying to find certain bits of information from 'Earth' in 'Understanding Earth'. Whilst this maybe nitpicking somewhat, certain 'classic' pieces should be included unless deemed totally wrong.

An excellent introduction to geology

This highly detailed book comes complete with a CD-ROM which gives you the chance to asess your understanding of the text. It also includes some good animations. The book itself contains some very good diagrams.

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