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A garden of geologic delights for all Earthlings. Geopedia is a trove of geologic wonders and the evocative terms that humans have devised to describe them. Featuring dozens of entries—from Acasta gneiss to Zircon—this illustrated compendium is brimming with lapidary and lexical insights that will delight rockhounds and word lovers alike.
Geoscientists are magpies for words, and with good reason. The sheer profusion of minerals, landforms, and geologic events produced by our creative planet demands an immense vocabulary to match. Marcia Bjornerud shows how this lexicon reflects not only the diversity of rocks and geologic processes but also the long history of human interactions with them.
With wit and warmth, she invites all readers to celebrate the geologic glossary—a gallimaufry of allusions to mythology, imports from diverse languages, embarrassing anachronisms, and recent neologisms. This captivating book includes cross-references at the end of each entry, inviting you to leave the alphabetic trail and meander through it like a river. Its pocket-friendly size makes it the perfect travel companion no matter where your own geologic forays may lead you.
With whimsical illustrations by Haley Hagerman, Geopedia is a mix of engaging and entertaining facts about how the earth works, how it has coevolved with life over billions of years, and how our understanding of the planet has deepened over time.
Features a cloth cover with an elaborate foil-stamped design.
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Discover the wonders of the Earth with Geopedia: A Brief Compendium of Geologic Curiosities! This captivating book is a garden of geologic delights, filled with fascinating insights and beautiful illustrations that will ignite your curiosity. Whether you're a rockhound or a word lover, Geopedia will transport you to a world of lapidary and lexical wonders.
Geoscientists are magpies for words, and Geopedia reflects their passion for the diverse realm of rocks and geologic processes. Written by Marcia Bjornerud, this compendium introduces you to the immense vocabulary that defines our creative planet. From Acasta gneiss to Zircon, each entry in Geopedia is a portal to a new geological wonder, brought to life with wit and warmth.
Step into the geologic glossary and explore an amalgamation of engrossing anecdotes, mythology references, linguistic imports, and even modern neologisms. Geopedia is not just a book, but an invitation to immerse yourself in the rich history of human interactions with the Earth. With each turn of the page, you'll deepen your understanding of our planet's coevolution with life over billions of years.
Designed to be your geologic travel companion, Geopedia boasts a pocket-friendly size. Take it with you wherever your geologic explorations lead you, and let its whimsical illustrations by Haley Hagerman transport you to the breathtaking landscapes and intricate processes of the Earth. With a cloth cover featuring an elaborate foil-stamped design, Geopedia is a true collector's item that will enrich your library.
Are you ready to embark on a journey through the fascinating world of geologic curiosities? Dive into the pages of Geopedia and let your imagination wander through the wonders of the Earth. Start your adventure today and order your copy of Geopedia now.
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