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Title – recently added titles with asterix * | Author(s), edition, publication date, isbn | Description | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*The Alps: a natural companion | Paul Gannon, Jim Langley, 2019, 9781913167011 | A well illustrated look at the geology, flowers and walks in the Alps | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*Arabian plate hydrocarbon geology and potential – a plate tectonic approach | Z.R.Beydoun, 1991, 0891810412 | Geological histories of oil reserves, includes folded map | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*Atlas of invertebrate macrofossils | John W. Murray, 1985, 0582300991 | Palaeontological Association photographic classification of invertebrate fossil groups | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Atlas of structural geology | Soumyajit Mukherjee, 2015, 9780124201521 | 250 colour photos include folds, shear zones, faults, veins, boudins and mullions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Auvergne: classic geology in Europe 2 | Peter Cattermole, 2001, 978190354405X | Geological guide to Plateau des Domes, Sancy Massif, Cantal Complex & Haute Loire | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic geological mapping | John Barnes, 3rd ed. 1995, 9780471960317 | Provides basic guide to field techniques | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*Breakthroughs in geology: ideas that transformed earth science | by Graham Park, 2019, 9781780460765 | Includes recent ideas in geology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*Bristol and Gloucester region: British regional geology | G.W.Green, 1995, 3rd ed., 0118844822 | British Geological Survey regional guide | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Britain beneath our feet | British Geological Survey, 2004, 0852724799 | Overview of Britain’s land quality, underground hazards, resources and geology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The buildings of England: Worcestershire | Alan Brooks and Nikolaus Pevsner, 2007, 9780300112986 | Pevsner’s classic guide to architecture | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Canary Islands: classic geology in Europe 4 | Juan Carlos Carracedo & Simon Day, 2002, 1903544076 | Visitors’ guide to the volcanic geology of the 7 main islands of the Canaries | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Central England: British regional geology | Edmunds and Oakley, 2nd ed. 1958, no isbn | British Geological Survey regional guide | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coal measures forests | B. A. Thomas & C. J. Cleal, 1993, 0720003946 | Well illustrated booklet on Carboniferous forests and their fossils | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A colour atlas of rocks and minerals in thin section | W. F. MacKenzie & A. E. Adams, 1994, 9781874545170 | An introduction to use of thin sections with good colour photos | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cornwall’s geological heritage | Peter Stanier, 2006, 9780906294611 | An outline geological history and suggestions of places to visit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cyprus: classic geology in Europe 7 | Stephen Edwards et al., 2010, 9781903544150 | Geological guide to the Troodos Massif and surrounding areas with excursions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The dark side of the earth | Robert Muir Wood, 1986, 0045500487 | History of plate tectonics and the scientists involved | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The dating game | Cherry Lewis, 2000, 9781107659599 | The story of Arthur Holmes and dating the earth | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Death of an ocean (Geological Borders Ballad) | Euan Clarkson & Brian Upton, 2010, 9781906716028 | The demise of the Iapetus Ocean and the development of the border area of Scotland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dictionary of geology | Penguin Reference, 2nd ed. 2001, 9780140514940 | Concise and informative dictionary for wide audience | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dinosaurs of the Isle of Wight | Ed. By David M. Martill et al., 2001, 0901702722 | Palaeontological Association guide to dinosaur species found in the coastal cliffs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*The dinosaurs rediscovered: how a scientific revolution is rewriting history | Michael Benton, 2019, 9780500295533 | Describes the latest fossils and technological discoveries | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The dynamic earth, an introduction to physical Geology | Skinner & Porter, 2000, 0471161187 | The physical geology of the earth with illustrations, maps and tables | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The earth: a very short introduction | Martin Redfern, 2003, 9780192803078 | Fascinating facts on the earth’s history | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The earth from space | Goodplanet Foundation, 2013, 9780500517215 | Over 150 stunning satellite photographs, (very large book in cupboard in MMH) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Earth in 100 groundbreaking discoveries | Douglas Palmer, 2011, 9780857385017 | Impressive photos with text tell the story of the development of the earth | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Earth’s deep history: how it was discovered and why it matters | Martin Rudwick, 2014, 9780226203935 | Story of the discovery of earth’s immensely long history over the last 400 years | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
East Anglia and adjoining areas: British Regional Geology | C.P.Chatwin, 4th ed. 1961, 0118806661 | British Geological Survey regional guide | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The ecology of fossils: an illustrated guide | Ed. by W.S.McKerrow, 1978, 0715609440 | Study of fossils as communities in changing environments over time | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The elements of palaeontology | Rhona M. Black, 2nd ed. 1988, 9780521348362 | Well illustrated and acclaimed textbook for beginners and more advanced students | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*Evaporites through space and time | Ed. by B.C.Schreiber, S.Lugli & M.Babel, 2007, 9781862392328 | Geological Society Special Publication research papers on evaporite deposits | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*Farewell, King Coal: from industrial triumph to climatic disaster | Anthony Seaton, 2018, 9781780460772 | A history of coal and its effects on the earth and its inhabitants | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fossils of the Rhaetian Penarth group | Ed. By Andrew Smith, 2001, 090170265X | Describes the many fossils in these late Triassic rocks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*Four centuries of geological travel: the search for knowledge on foot, bicycle, sledge and camel | Ed. by P.N.Wyse Jackson, 2007, 9781862392342 | Geological Society Special Publication on the complexities of geological exploration | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
GeoBritannica: geological landscapes and the British people | Mike Leeder & Joy Lawlor, 2017, 9781780460604 | A geological history of Britain and how this influenced history, culture and art | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geological excursions in Powys | Edited by N. Woodcock & M. Bassett, 1993, 0708312179 | A geological history of Powys followed by 15 field trip itineraries | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*Geological field sketches and illustrations: a practical guide | Matthew J. Penge, 2020, 9780198835929 | Simple techniques, useful tips and detailed examples on how to draw rocks successfully | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geological field techniques | Edited by Angela L. Coe, Open University, 2010, 9781444330625 | Guide to collecting field data on rocks and geological features | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geological history of Britain & Ireland | N. Woodcock & R. Strachan, 2nd ed. 2012, 9781405193818 | The varied geological history written for undergraduate geologists and professionals | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geological history of the British Isles | Hunter & Easterbrook, 2009, 9780749201388 | A geological history designed for geology undergraduates and A-level teachers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The geological map : an anatomy of the landscape | Eric Edmonds, 1983, 0118807218 | A booklet guide to the geological map of UK with more detail of some areas | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geological structures: an introductory field guide | Chris & Helen Pellant, 2016, 9781472927262 | Clear and informative photographic guide to many geological structures | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geologists’ Association Guide No 1, Area around Birmingham | P. A. Garrett et al., 1958, no isbn | G. A. guide includes Wren’s Nest and the Lickey Hills | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geologists’ Association Guide No 5, Silurian inliers of the SE Welsh borderland | M. L. K. Curtis et al., 1967, no isbn | G. A. guide includes the Usk, Woolhope, May Hill and Tortworth Inliers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geologists’ Association Guide No. 10, North coast of Cornwall | W. R. Dearman et al., 1970, 0900717165 | G. A. guide covers coast from Bude to Tintagel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geologists’ Association Guide No. 19, West Corwall | A. Hall, 2nd ed. 1994, 0900717572 | G. A. guide covers Lands End, the Lizard, around St Agnes, Falmouth and Mount’s Bay | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geologists’ Association Guide No 27, South Shropshire | M. Allbutt et al., 3rd ed. 2002, 090071784x | G. A. guide includes 15 itineraries | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geologists’ Association Guide No. 38, Plymouth area | D. M. Hobson, 1978 | G. A. guide covers Dartmoor, Kit Hill, the Start complex and local bay areas | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geologists’ Association Guide No. 39, Lleyn Peninsular | P. J. Cattermole & M.Romano, 1981, 0707304148 | G. A. Guide to Lleyn Peninsular in northern Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geologists’ Association Guide No. 47, The coastal landforms of West Dorset | Ed. Robert J. Allison, 1992, 070730623X | G. A. guide includes Black Venn, Stonebarrow Hill, Golden Cap and Chesil Beach | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geologists’ Association Guide No. 63, Geology of East Midlands | A. Horton & P. Gutteridge, 2003, 0900717890 | G. A. Guide includes part of Peak District, Charnwood and Jurassic uplands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geology | Debbie Armstrong et al., 2008, 9780435692117 | Well illustrated GCE and A Level geology textbook | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geology and landscape of Cornwall & Isles of Scilly | Simon Camm, 2011, 9780906720837 | Small book describes the best sites for local geology and rock types | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geology explained in Severn Vale & Cotswolds | William Dreghorn, 1973, 0715341022 | Line drawings explain formation of features | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The geology of Britain: an introduction | Peter Toghill, 2000, 9781840374049 | Clear explanation of the varied rocks and landscapes of the UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geology of the Bude area, Cornwall | Donny Hutton, John Nicklin, TVGS, 2018 | Booklet produced for TVGS first field trip May 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The geology of continental collision – the SouthWest French Alps | Donny Hutton, John Nicklin, TVGS, 2019 | Booklet produced for TVGS field course, autumn 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geology of the country around Droitwich, Abberley and Kidderminster | Mitchell, Pocock & Taylor, 1961, 0118807625 | British Geological Survey detailed explanation of the Droitwich map 182 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geology of the country around Worcester | W. J. Barclay et al., 1997, 9780118845120 | British Geological Survey Memoir for 1:50 000 geological sheet 199 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geology of the Jurassic Coast | Richard Edwards, 2008, 9780954484545 | Explains rock and landscapes of the red coast from Exmouth to Lyme Regis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*The geology of Oxford gravestones | Nina Morgan, Philip Powell, 2015, 9781910158531 | Geological trails through 6 Oxford cemeteries | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geology of Oxfordshire | Philip Powell, 2005, 9781904349198 | Illustrated account of the varied geology of Oxfordshire | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geology of Pembrokeshire | Brian S. John, 1998, 1872887201 | A description of the geology with b & w illustrations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geology of Scotland | Edited by G.Y.Craig, 3rd ed. 1991, 0903317648 | Comprehensive account of the geology of Scotland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geology of Shropshire | Peter Toghill, 2nd ed. 2006, 9781861268037 | Updated account of varied geology of Shropshire, for all levels of interest | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geology of South Wales: a field guide | Gareth T. George, 2nd ed. 2015, 9780955937125 | Detailed geology especially strong on sequence stratigraphy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geology of the Whitbourne District: Technical report WA/90/90 – archive | W. J. Barclay and P. A. Rathbone, 1990, no isbn | A British Geological Survey technical report | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geology – the key ideas | David A. Rothery, 2010, 9781444103120 | Provides clear explanations of complex geological processes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Geopark Way: 109 mile walking trail through the Abberley and Malvern Hills Geopark | H&WEHT, 2nd ed. 2018, 9780955839078 | Guide to walking the Geopark Way in 17 sections | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geoscience: understanding geological processes | Dee Edwards & Chris King, 1999, 9780340688434 | Well illustrated A Level and Ist year undergraduate textbook | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Glacial and periglacial environments | David Anderson, 2004, 0340812478 | A concise and readable introduction with photos, maps, and diagrams | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Goldilocks planet | Jan Zalasiewicz & Mark Williams, 2012, 9780199683505 | Four billion year story of the earth’s climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Granite and grit (walker’s guide to UK mountains) | Ronald Turnbull, 2009, 9780711231801 | Describes in words & photos the 17 sorts of stones that make up Britain’s mountains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A guide to fossil collecting in England and Wales: a guide to the collection, preservation and display of fossils. |
Steve Snowball & Craig Chapman, 2017, 9780992997991 |
More than 50 UK localities are described with over 500 colour photos | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Guide to the geology of Martley | HWEHT, 2012, no isbn | Local research with plenty of diagrams and photos prepared for the TVGS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Gulf of Corinth: classic geology in Europe 11 | Mike Leeder et al., 2007, 9781903544235 | Geological guide to the Gulf of Corinth in Central Greece with excursions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Herefordshire’s rocks and scenery: a geology of the county | John Payne editor, 2017, 9781910839164 | An excellent guide designed for a wide a audience, packed with information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Historical geology in maps: of past geology, geography, coastlines and climate … | Peter Roberts, 2016, 9781910537077 | A simplified, chatty geological history of the British Isles and Ireland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hutton’s arse , ….. geology in Scotland’s Northern Highlands | Malcolm Rider, 2007, 0954190637 | Describes the 3 billion year geology of Scotland’s Northern Highlands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The ice age: a very short introduction | Jamie Woodward, 2014, 9780199580699 | Examines the quaternary ice age and its changing landscapes and ecosystems | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iceland: classic geology in Europe 3 | T. Thordarsson & A. Hoskuldsson, 2002, 9781903544068 | Guide to the exceptional geology of Iceland with excursions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Illustrated Guide to Church Stretton Area | Keith Hotchkiss, 2008, 1874200181 | Describes the geology on 4 trails | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Introducing geology: a guide to the world of rocks | Graham Park, 2010, 9781906716219 | Easily accessible and comprehensive introduction to geology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Introducing geomorphology: a guide to landforms and processes | Adrian Harvey, 2012, 9781906716325 | Easily accessible introduction to geomorphology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Introducing metamorphism | Ian Sanders, 2018, 9781780460642 | Accessible introduction to metamorphism | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Introducing mineralogy | John Mason, 2015, 9781780460284 | Easily accessible introduction to mineralogy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Introducing natural resources | Graham Park, 2016, 9781780460482 | Easily accessible introduction to natural resources | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Introducing palaeontology: a guide to ancient life | Patrick N. Wyse Jackson, 2010, 9781906716158 | Easily accessible introduction to palaeontology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Introducing sedimentology | Stuart Jones, 2015, 9781780460178 | Easily accessible introduction to sedimentology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Introducing sea level change | Alastair Dawson, 2018, 9781780460871 | Accessible introduction to sea level change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*Introducing stratigraphy | Paul Lyle, 2019, 9781780460222 | Accessible introduction to stratigraphy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Introducing tectonics, rock structures and mountain belts | Graham Park, 2012, 9781906716264 | Easily accessible introduction to tectonics and structural geology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Introducing the planets and their moons | Peter Cattermole, 2014, 9781780460291 | Easily accessible introduction to planets and their moons | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Introducing volcanology: a guide to hot rocks | Dougal Jerram, 2011, 9781906716226 | Easily accessible introduction to volcanology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
An introduction to geological structures & maps | Paul Olver, G. Bennison, K. Moseley, 2011, 8th ed. 9781444112122 | Leads students from simple geological structures to more advanced mapping | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Invertebrate fossils | Moore, Lalicker & Fischer, 1952, no isbn | Classic American textbook comprehensive and well illustrated | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Italian volcanoes: classic geology in Europe 1 | Chris Kilburn & Bill McGuire, 2001, 9781903544041 | Includes Somma-Vesuvius, Campi Flegrei, the Aeolian Islands and Mount Etna | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
James Hutton: the founder of modern geology | Donald McIntyre & Alan McKirdy , 2012, 9781905267736 | Founder of modern geology whose fieldwork proved the earth to be immensely old | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Journey to the centre of the earth | David Whitehouse, 2015, 9781780228709 | Intriguing information on journey from crust to core | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
King of Siluria: how Roderick Murchison changed … geology | John L. Morton, 2004, 0954682904 | The story of the eminent 19th century geologist | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Krakatoa: the day the world exploded | Simon Winchester, 2003, 0670911267 | Popular account of the volcano that erupted in 1883 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*Lakeland rocks | Alan Smith, 2019, 9781785006517 | Describes the various Lakeland rocks and where to find them | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Land of mountain and flood: the geology and landforms of Scotland | Alan McKirdy, John Gordon, Roger Crofts, 2007, 9781780274973 | The geology of Scotland’s varied scenery is clearly illustrated and described | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Landscapes of stone | J.B. Whittow, 1986, 0905483502 | Describes the stone underlying Britain’s landscapes and its use in local architecture | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Leinster: classic geology in Europe 6 | Chris Stillman George Sevastopulo, 2005, 1903544130 | Geological guide to east and southeast Ireland with excursions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The lie of the land: an under the field guide to the British Isles | Ian Vince, 2010, 9780330535397 | Wonderfully readable introduction to British geology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Life: a natural history of the first four billion years of life on earth | Richard Fortey, 1997, 9780006384205 | Bestselling popular science biography of rocks and life | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Limekilns and limeburning | Richard Williams, 1989, 0747800375 | Describes history and different types of lime kilns | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lime kilns in Worcestershire | Nils Wilkes, 2015, no isbn | 99 looseleaf pages of illustrated research including database of limekilns | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
London and Thames Valley: British Regional Geology | R.L.Sherlock, 3rd ed. 1960 | British Geological Survey regional guide | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lost landscapes: the story of the ice age in Worcestershire | Herefordshire & Worcestershire Earth Heritage Tust, 2018 | Short well illustrated booklet tells the story of Worcestershire’s last half million years | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Macmillan field guide to geological structures | John L Roberts, 1996, 0333662954 | Guide to rocks and fossils as part of the geological process and environment. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*The making of the British landscape: from the ice age to the present | Nicholas Crane, 2017, 9780753826676 | A history of the British landscape over the last 10,000 years | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Malvern Hills: a student’s guide to the geology of the Malverns | D. W. Bullard, 1989, 0861395484 | Guide to the complex geology with informative diagrams and exercises | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The map that changed the world | Simon Winchester, 2001, 0670884073 | Popular account of William Smith and his geological map | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minerals of the English Midlands | Roy E. Starkey, 2018, 9780993018237 | Comprehensive account by county of minerals found with over 900 colour images | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mortimer Forest geology trail | Ed. Andrew Jenkinson, 2008, 1874200092 | Small illustrated booklet about 4 mile walk to 13 sites | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mountains: the origins of the earth’s mountain systems | Graham Park, 2018, 9781780460666 | How the earth’s mountain systems have been formed by plate tectonics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Northern England: British Regional Geology | B.J.Taylor et al., 4th ed. 1971, 0118840649 | British Geological Survey regional guide | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The North of Ireland: classic geology in Europe 5 | Paul Lyle, 2003, 1903544084 | Geological guide includes Giant’s Causeway and Donegal granites with excursions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*Origins: how the earth shaped human history | Lewis Dartnell, 2020, 9781784705435 | Popular science blending geology and human history | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Orkney and Shetland: British regional geology | W. Mykura, 1976, 0118801619 | British Geological Survey regional guide | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*Other minds: the octopus and the evolution of the intelligent mind | Peter Godfrey-Smith, 2018, 9780008226299 | The development of consciousness in cephalophods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Pennines and adjacent areas | W.Edwards & F.M.Trotter, 3rd ed. 1954, 011880702X | British Geological Survey regional guide | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Philip’s guide to minerals, rocks and fossils | A.C. Bishop, 2001, 9780540074297 | Classic identification guide for amateur and specialist | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Plate tectonics: a Ladybird Expert Guide | Iain Stewart, 2018, 9780718187187 | Informative introduction from popular geology presenter, with retro artwork | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Plates vs plumes: a geological controversy | Gillian Foulger, 2010, 9781405161480 | Reviews the plate and plume hypotheses in this paradigm-challenging debate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Precambrian inlier at Martley, Worcestershire: Martley Rock rediscovered | Barclay, Paul Olver, Sue Hay et al., 2013, no isbn | Local research reprint from Transactions of the Woolhope Naturalists’ Field Club | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Principles of physical geology | Arthur Holmes, 2nd ed. 1965 | Seminal work which influenced generations of geologists | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Remarkable creatures | Tracy Chevalier, 2009, 9780007178384 | Popular novel about fossil collector Mary Anning | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A revised correlation of Carboniferous rocks in the British Isles | C. N. Waters et al. 2011, 9781862393332 | Geological Society technical report updating the Carboniferous column | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The River Teme | John Bradford, 2008, 9780954981358 | A Journey following the river from Worcester to its source | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rocks: a very short introduction | Jan Zalasiewicz, 2016, 9780198725190 | A direct and concise introduction to rocks and earth’s history | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rocks, minerals & fossils of the world | R. Phillips & C. Pellant, 1990, 0330299530 | Excellent photographs with informative text | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rock trails Lakeland: a hillwalker’s guide | Paul Gannon, 2009, 9781906095154 | Describes the geology for hillwalkers with clarity, enthusiasm and great photographs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rock trails Peal District: a hillwalker’s guide | Paul Gannon, 2011, 9781906095246 | Describes the geology for hillwalkers with clarity, enthusiasm and great photographs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rock trails Scottish Highlands: a hillwalker’s guide | Paul Gannon, 2012, 9781906095383 | Describes the geology for hillwalkers with clarity, enthusiasm and great photographs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rock trails Snowdonia: a hillwalker’s guide | Paul Gannon, 2013, 9781906095420 | Describes the geology for hillwalkers with clarity, enthusiasm and great photographs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rock trails South Wales: a hillwalker’s guide | Paul Gannon, 2016, 9781906095529 | Describes the geology for hillwalkers with clarity, enthusiasm and great photographs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
S260 Geology Block 1: Maps and landscape | Open University, 2002, 749280387 | Level 2 student coursebook, well illustrated with questions and answers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
S260 Geology Block 2: Earth materials | Open University, 2002, 749280395 | Level 2 student coursebook, well illustrated with questions and answers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
S260 Geology Block 3: Internal processes | Open University, 2002, 749280409 | Level 2 student coursebook, well illustrated with questions and answers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
S260 Geology Block 4: Surface processes | Open University, 2002, 749280417 | Level 2 student coursebook, well illustrated with questions and answers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sand stone and sea stacks | Ronald Turnbull, 2011, 9780711232280 | An illustrative guide to the geology of Britain’s coast, a non-technical read | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*Sedimentary Structures | John Collinson Nigel Mountney, 4th ed. 2019, 9781780460628 | Thoroughly revised student textbook | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The shaping of the Isle of Wight with an excursion guide | Eric Bird, 1997, 0948578831 | Describes the geology with maps, b&w photos and 12 excursions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Snowball earth | Gabrielle Walker, 2003, 0747568502 | How the Snowball Earth theory developed with a focus on the people invloved | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The South of Scotland: British Regional Geology | D.C.Greig, 3rd ed. 1971, 11880152X | British Geological Survey regional guide | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South-West England: British Regional geology | E. A. Edmonds et al, 4th ed. 1975, 0118807137 | British Geological Survey regional guide | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The story of the earth in 25 rocks | Donald R. Prothero, 2018, 9780231182607 | Tales of geological puzzles and the people who solved them | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The story of fossils | Yvette Gayrard-Valy, 1984, *0500300399 | From myths to early palaeontology, well illustrated | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Strata: the remarkable life story of William Smith….. | John L. Morton, new ed. 2004, 9789546829122 | Smith pioneered stratigraphy and created the first geological map of Britain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Supercontinent: ten billion years in the life of our planet | Ted Nield, 2007, 9781847080417 | Entertaining look at the supercontinent cycle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Survivors: the animals and plants that time has left behind | Richard Fortey, 2011, 9780007209873 | Life forms that have survived almost unchanged through geological time | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
This shrinking land: climate change and Britain’s coasts | R. Duck, 2011, 9781845861186 | Examines how the British coast is changing and why | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trilobite! Eyewitness to evolution | Richard Fortey, 2000, 9780006551386 | Readable account about trilobites | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*Trilobites, dinosaurs and mammoths: an introduction to the prehistory of the British Isles | James McKay, 2019, 9780901702258 | Palaeontological Association short pictorial guide through history of fossils | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Understanding geology | David Webster, 1997, 9780050036648 | Comprehensive GCSE text book and introduction to geology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vanished ocean: how Tethys reshaped the world | Dorrick Stow, 2010, 9780199214280 | Describes the geology of the Tethys ocean which disappeared 6 million years ago | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vesuvius, a biography | Alwyn Scarth, 2009, 9781903544259 | Colourful history of famous volcano | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*Volcanoes and earthquakes: a guide to our unquiet earth | Chiara Maria Petrone, Roberto Scandone, Alex Whittaker, 2019, 9781588346551 | Concise and well illustrated accessible guide | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wales: British regional geology | M. F. Howells, 2007, 9780852725849 | British Geological Survey regional guide | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Wealden District: British regional geology | R. W. Gallois, 4th ed, 1965, 118840789 | British Geological Survey regional guide | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Welsh borderland: British regional geology | J. R. Earp and B. A. Haines, 3rd ed, 1971, 0118801228 | British Geological Survey regional guide | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*The Western Highlands of Scotland: classic geology in Europe 9 | Con Gillen, 2019, 9781780460406 | Guide to visiting the geology from Tongue to Loch Lomond | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The winelands of Britain: past, present & prospective | Richard C. Selley, 2nd ed, 2008, 9780954741921 | Describes two millenia of viticulture and the detirming factors of climate and geology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*World of geology: travels to rocky places | Tony Waltham, 2019, 9781849954372 | 110 photos plus explanatory text of impressive geological landscapes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The worst of times: how life on Earth survived eighty million years of extinctions Paul B. Wignall |
Paul B. Wignall, 2015, 9780691176024 | Examination of earth’s most extreme extinction event from end Permian times | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Yorkshire geology | Paul Ensom, 2009, 9781904349648 | An illustrated account of the geology of Yorkshire | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geological maps | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Church Stretton ; Sheet 166 ; Drift edition ; 1967 | Institute of Geological Sciences ; One-inch series | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Droitwich ; Sheet 182 ; Solid and drift edition ; 1976 | British Geological Survey ; 1:50 000 series | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hereford ; Sheet 198 ; Solid and drift edition ; 1989 | British Geological Survey ; 1:50 000 series | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ludlow ; Sheet 181 ; Solid and drift edition ; 2000 | British Geological Survey 1:50 000 provisional series | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Worcester ; Sheet 199 ; Solid and drift edition ; 1993 | British Geological Survey ; 1:50 000 series | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
UK south sheet ; solid geology map ; 4th ed. 2001 | British Geological Survey ; 1:625 000 scale | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Building stone resources of the United Kingdom, 2001 | British Geological Survey 1:100,000 scale | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oman geological ophiolite project ; maps 4/5 ; 1982 | Government of Sultanate of Oman ; 1:100,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Discovering Geology laminated leaflets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Shropshire geological society: geotrails | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Around the Wrekin | From ashes to ice: the making of Shropshire’s favourite hill | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Averley & Severn Valley Country Park | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bridgnorth x 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Llanymynech Hills | From corals to coal; quarries to kilns | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wenlock Edge | From tropical seas to a wooded escarpment |