Chronicles the earliest days of our planet and evolution of life on Earth. Includes classification of species and charts of geologic eras in which each forms of life first appeared.

"Water Always Wins transports us around the world and back through time, exposing us to better ways to live with water. Gies introduces us to water experts the world over as they search for clues to water's past and present, using close observation, historical research, ancient animal and human wisdom, and cutting-edge science to effect change. We become more aware of the ways in which modern civilizations speed water away, erasing its slow phases...

"This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of geochemistry. The book first lays out the 'geochemical toolbox': the basic principles and techniques of modern geochemistry, beginning with a review of thermodynamics and kinetics as they apply to the Earth and its environs. These basic concepts are then applied to understanding processes in aqueous systems and the behavior of trace elements in magmatic systems. Subsequent chapters introduce...

Combining forces with the Oxford University Press, Dorling Kindersley brings the English language to life in this easy-to-use illustrated dictionary. This revised edition includes over 187,000 clear and concise entries and definitions and over 600 illustrated feature panels. This authoritative and accessible dictionary uses a unique combination of carefully verified definitions and clearly labeled images to explain even the most comples of topics....