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The 'Geology of' series
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Geologists' Association titles
The Geologists’ Association publishes a series of detailed, accessible and attractive field guides to both British and international sites of geological interest. The guides offer an excellent introduction to the geology of a particular area and are the perfect complement for a day trip or longer holiday. View all GA Guides
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Rite in the Rain
The online bookshop stocks a range of notebooks from 'Rite in the Rain', including a Geological Society field book with the GSL logo. Each notebook is made up of a patented environmentally responsible, all-weather writing paper that sheds water. View the range of notebooks
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Women in Geology
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The Fossil Woman: A Life of Mary Anning
Described as ‘the greatest fossilist the world ever knew’, a fully illustrated biography of Mary Anning. A fresh and often surprising look at the achievements of a woman who is finally gaining the recognition she merits.
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Celebrating 100 Years of Female Fellowship of the Geological Society: Discovering Forgotten Histories
... presents the often untold stories of pioneering women geoscientists from across the world who navigated male-dominated academia and learned societies. Available in print or ebook.
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The Role of Women in the History of Geology
This book is a first as it unravels the diverse roles women have played in the history and development of geology as a science. (Second printing)
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Women and Geology: Who are we, where have we come from, and where are we going?
This volume highlights the progress of women in geology, including past struggles and how remarkable individuals were able to overcome them.
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Anomalies - Pioneering Women in Petroleum Geology: 1917-2017
A celebration of individual courage, tenacity, and professionalism as well as a timely reminder of our past, when male-dominated professions excluded women.
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Rocks Radio and Radar: The Extraordinary Scientific, Social and Military Life of Elizabeth Alexander
This unique story is a must-read for readers interested in scientific, social and military history during the WWII, historians of geology, radar, as well as scientific biographies.
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William Smith Map Prints and related titles
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William Smith's Fossils Reunited
Foreword by Sir David Attenborough. William Smith’s Fossils Reunited is intended both for the William Smith enthusiast and also for those with a more general interest in the work of this remarkable pioneering geologist. |
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STRATA: William Smith’s Geological Maps
This sumptuous and comprehensive evaluation showcases William Smith’s 1815 hand-coloured map ... and illustrates the story of his career, from apprentice to fossil collector and from his 1799 geological map of Bath and table of strata to his detailed stratigraphical county maps.
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William Smith 1815 Memoir and Geological Map of England and Wales with part of Scotland
(reproductions, book and folded map set)
Reproduction published by BGS/NERC
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William Smith 1815 Geological Map of England and Wales with part of Scotland (folded)
Reproduction published by BGS/NERC
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William Smith's Cross Sections, 1819 (wallchart)
A poster with 5 famous cross sections reproduced in their original exquisite colours.
Includes parts of Norfolk, Suffolk, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Sussex, Dorset and Somerset.
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Geological Map of Great Britain, Bicentennial edition in the style of William Smith (folded)
This map commemorates the 200th anniversary of the publication of the first geological map of Britain, by William Smith (1769-1839).
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The Map That Changed the World
Simon Winchester tells the fascinating story of 'Strata' Smith, a man who crossed boundaries of class, wealth and science, to produce a map that fundamentally changed the way we view the world.
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Map: Exploring the World
This wonderfully illustrated map book contains maps that represent over 5,000 years of cartographic innovation drawing on a range of cultures and traditions.
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The William Smith county maps
Choose from individual prints of counties originally published between 1819 & 1824, and other William Smith related titles.
You can also order prints in various sizes from the Society Picture Library
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Introducing Earth Sciences
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Introducing Geology: A Guide to the World of Rocks, 3rd edition
Graham Park’s introductory book has swiftly established itself as a key resource for those looking for a straightforward explanation of what geology tells us about the world.
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Geology Society Staff Authors/Editors
Michael McKimm (Burlington House Library)
Fossil Sunshine
By Michael McKimm
Fossil Sunshine is the result of Michael McKimm’s year long collaboration with earth scientists, in a project funded by Arts Council England
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Ted Nield (former Editor of Geoscientist)
Underlands: A Journey Through Britain's Lost Landscape
Spurred on by the erasure of history and industry, Ted Nield journeyed across this buried landscape: from the small Welsh village where his mining ancestors were born and died, to Swansea, Aberdeen, East Lothian, Surrey and Dorset.
Incoming! Or, why we should stop worrying and learn to love the meteorite
Interpreted as omens of doom or objects of power, Meteorites have been the stuff of legend throughout human history. Featuring a wealth of fascinating characters and great discoveries, Incoming! takes a fresh look at our falling skies.
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