Earth Sciences

February 2010

Highlights

Introduction to Physical Hydrology
Martin Hendriks

Introduction to Physical Hydrology explores the principal rules that govern the flow of water by considering the four major types of water: atmospheric, ground, soil, and surface. It gives insights into the major hydrological processes, and shows how the principles of physical hydrology inform our understanding of climate and global hydrology.

Paperback | 351 pages
£27.99 | 21 January 2010 | 978-0-19-929684-2

The Fraser
Bruce Hutchison and with an introduction by Vaughn Palmer

From one of Canada's greatest journalists comes the epic story of British Columbia's Fraser River. The Wynford Edition includes a new introduction by Vaughn Palmer, one of Canada's foremost political journalists and a winner himself of the Bruce Hutchison Award.

Paperback | 392 pages
£11.99 | 14 January 2010 | 978-0-19-543892-5

When the Planet Rages
Natural Disasters, Global Warming and the Future of the Earth
Charles Officer and Jake Page

Officer and Page provide fascinating discussions of natural disasters as well as how human activity can make trouble for nature.

Paperback | 248 pages
£10.99 | 7 January 2010 | 978-0-19-537701-9

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