The imperishable record of a life spent in search of the secrets of the earth.....A geologist's autobiography

Examines the movement, interior geology, atmosphere, and other characteristics of the planet on which we live.

Infographics illustrate facts about the Earth, providing information about such topics as the rock and water cycles, the world's tallest mountains, and tectonic plates.

"The only world atlas updated annually, guaranteeing that users will find the most current geographic information, Oxford's Atlas of the World is the most authoritative atlas on the market. Full of crisp, clear cartography of urban areas and virtually uninhabited landscapes around the globe, the Atlas is filled with maps of cities and regions at carefully selected scales that give a striking view of the Earth's surface. It opens with a fascinating...

"From giant crystal caves and remarkable coral reefs to exploding volcanoes and incredible icebergs, and much, much more! Astonishing facts and awesome photographs on every page...plus extraordinary stories of the weird and wonderful from Ripley's believe it or not!" - from back cover.