Elementary Earth history often covered briefly in introductory Physical Geology courses
basic theory and practical material both for field and office work. Chapters are arranged in a logical and progressive order, with earlier chapters covering fundamentals suitable for a first course in surveying, and later chapters taking on advanced topics appropriate for a second course. Coverage includes the theory of errors and correlations of theory and practical field methods, as well as a…
This handbook has been written specially for underground miners and contractors. It discusses the methods and applications in underground excavation and introduces tools to select equipment for various underground drilling and loading purposes. This book gives guidelines for estimating costs and consumption and talks about the tools that are available from the suppliers side to help to determin…
This volume is the result of an attempt to compile and authoritative text that would cover the rapidly expanding field of knowledge between nuclear physics and geology of the pick-and-hand-lens type.
Industrial Minerals and Rocks: Nonmetallics Other Than Fuels is a comprehensive reference book that covers the various aspects of industrial minerals and rocks. Written by Joseph Lincoln Gillson, the book provides an in-depth analysis of the properties, uses, and applications of nonmetallic minerals and rocks that are used in various industries.The book is divided into two parts. The first part…