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Earth's Dynamic Systems Paperback – 17 July 2003

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For Introductory courses in Physical or Introductory Geology found in departments of Geology, Earth Science, or Physical Science.

Significantly revised to be an optimum learning tool, the Tenth Edition of Earth's Dynamic Systemsmaintains its solid coverage of the two major energy systems of Earth: the plate tectonic system and the hydrologic cycle. Boasting a new, highly accessible four-part organization, this renowned text fulfills the needs of professors with current content and a striking illustration package, while exposing students to the global view of Earth and teaching them to look at the world as geologists do.

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  1. ISBN-10
    0131420666
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0131420663
  3. Edition
    10th
  4. Publisher
    Pearson
  5. Publication date
    17 July 2003
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    20.96 x 2.54 x 26.67 cm
  8. Print length
    816 pages
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There are two major pathways for the flow of energy and matter on Earth: (1) the hydrologic system―the circulation of water over Earth's surface and through its atmosphere powered by energy from the Sun, and (2) the tectonic system―the movement of material powered by heat from Earth's interior. These two unifying themes form the backbone of Earth's Dynamic Systems, providing a logical, well-crafted, spectacularly illustrated introduction to physical geology.

NEW TO THIS EDITION:

GeoLogic―Geologists have a unique way of reading the landscape and rocks. These essays illustrate in words and images how modern geologists interpret the world around us.

Updated and Enhanced Student CD-ROM: Includes dozens of high-quality animations, photographs, and videos.

  • Guided Tours: These animated tours of Earth's major landforms illustrate key concepts in a way the printed word and still pictures cannot.
  • Slideshows: Written and photographed by the authors, the slideshows expand on the text with additional photographs and explanations.
  • Videos and animations: Gathered from geologists around the world, these illustrate both fundamental concepts and how modern geologists study Earth

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pearson; 10th edition (17 July 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 816 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0131420666
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0131420663
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 20.96 x 2.54 x 26.67 cm
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  1. Jorge Luis Borges

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    Jorge Francisco Isidoro Luis Borges KBE (/ˈbɔːrhɛs/; Spanish: [ˈxorxe ˈlwis ˈborxes] 24 August 1899 - 14 June 1986), was an Argentine short-story writer, essayist, poet and translator, and a key figure in Spanish language literature. His work embraces the "character of unreality in all literature". His best-known books, Ficciones (Fictions) and El Aleph (The Aleph), published in the 1940s, are compilations of short stories interconnected by common themes, including dreams, labyrinths, libraries, mirrors, fictional writers, philosophy, and religion. Literary critics have described Borges as Latin America's monumental writer.

    Bio from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Photo by Grete Stern (1904-1999) (http://www.me.gov.ar/efeme/jlborges/1951-1960.html) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons.

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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book. Great delivery
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  • E Wood
    1.0 out of 5 stars Expensive, but great book.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 October 2010
    I've given this a 1 star rating due to the ridiculous price.

    This is a great book if you manage to get hold of it, but paying £120+ for a new copy is just plain silly. A great alternative, which is newly published and half the cost is, Earth: Portrait of a Planet.
    ISBN-10: 0393111377
    ISBN-13: 978-0393111378

    Another alternative is to buy the 9th edition of this book second hand, you can pick it up for around $12.50 USD, just pay the P&P and your be a lot better off then shredding out £130 for a new copy of this text book.

    In regards to the book itself, I'd give it **** Stars! ;) -1 for its published in 2003.
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  • Mr. S. Patel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to understand
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 July 2007
    This book is easy to understand for those who want to do a coure in Earth science.
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  • Lexie
    5.0 out of 5 stars ) This is my favorite geology textbook by far
    Reviewed in the United States on 26 January 2016
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    I'm kind of an amateur geology junkie. I have many geology textbooks that I read because the subject interests me. (I am a nurse. I have a BA and two Masters in but they are in the biological sciences and in education.) This is my favorite geology textbook by far. The illustrations and photographs are beautiful and detailed. They really do provide a different way to learn the text, one that complements the text but is strictly visual. This book has many wonderful and detailed plate maps, ocean floor and continental surface maps with geological ages noted. You can easily see how mountain ranges on different continents were once together. The text itself is clear and leads you point by point toward the concept without a lot of effort. It's highly readable and if I were a student, this is the one I would want to "have" to read. A surprising number of other textbooks use circular definitions; they explain terms using the term in the explanation, which is of no use whatsoever. It's really surprising how often that is done. I didn't find it much in this text. The authors are very detailed in the way they cover each subject. There are several chapters on plate tectonics, for example, instead of just one long broad explanation in one chapter. There are several chapters on the hydrologic cycle, entire chapters on weathering, glaciers, rivers, etc. Each rock type has a chapter and an introductory chapter on Minerals. Really by far my favorite text.
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  • Natalia
    3.0 out of 5 stars old condition
    Reviewed in the United States on 4 August 2013
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    older than i thought it would be, not really worth the price, very used, stains everywhere, but good that no extra notes inside
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  • ERA
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Geology Book
    Reviewed in the United States on 10 July 2013
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    The author of this book was approached a few years ago by the publisher to make a new edition of the book. But rather than making another unneeded edition to bring the publisher more profits the author decided to make the entire book available online. You can find this book for free by googling the title. I liked it enough that I bought a cheap hard copy. Overall this is an excellent book on geology and is filled with lots of information, illustrations, and explanations. It has a good glossary, and index which makes looking up topics quick and easy.

    Update: It looks like the original author Dr. Hamblin has since passed away and this book is now once again being published under the new name Dynamic Earth. Unfortunately, this also means that the free website which Dr. Hamblin had setup is no longer available. However, I am glad to see this book continue to be published since it is an excellent of not the best introduction to college level geology.
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  • Garry
    4.0 out of 5 stars Seems excellent value for money
    Reviewed in the United States on 2 April 2016
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    Haven't used it much, but I did look through it. Seems excellent value for money. Just that these days, like, doah, it's a book. When I'm somewhere else, it's quicker to google.
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  • Na'eem Abu Hafsa
    2.0 out of 5 stars but very boring and not engaging
    Reviewed in the United States on 2 April 2017
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    OK, but very boring and not engaging.
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