by Library Lin | Sep 26, 2022 | Earth Sciences
550. Books on Earth sciences Further Reading: 553. Books on economic geology Joel E. Arem Color Encyclopedia of Gemstones, Second Edition, 1987. Joel E. Arem’s one-volume reference would make a valuable resource for anyone interested in gemstones. 557. Books on the... 
by Library Lin | Jul 21, 2021 | Earth Sciences
551. Books on geology, hydrology, and meteorology Further Reading Richard Hamblyn The Invention of Clouds: How an Amateur Meteorologist Forged the Language of the Skies, 2001. Luke Howard was an amateur English meteorologist. In 1802, he named the clouds, the cumulus,... 
by Library Lin | Jul 19, 2021 | Earth Sciences, Natural Sciences
551. Geology, hydrology, meteorology Further Reading Lars Anderson The Storm and the Tide: Tragedy, Hope and Triumph in Tuscaloosa, 2014. Anderson shares the heartwarming story of Alabama’s Crimson Tide, and how the football team helped the city of Tuscaloosa...