I heard there's a book that's considered the geologist's bible.  What is it?  What other books should I start purchasing to build my library.
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There's a couple that I consider necessary for survival.  One is:\n\nRollinson, H., 1993, Using Geochemical Data: Evaluation, Presentation, Interpretation; Pearson/Prentice Hall\n\nIt's a geochemistry book, but a PRACTICAL one.  It helped me get through my undergrad, and I'm using it again right now!\n\nThe "bible" for mineralogy is:\n\nNesse, W.D., 1991, Introduction to Optical Mineralogy, Second Edition; Oxford University Press\n\nIt's pretty much the standard, and still the best.  There are a couple different edtions.  I prefer the 2nd one to the third edtion.\n\nAlso, for petrography, get your hands on all the mineral atlases you can.  They are indespensible.\n\nWatch out though - buying geology references books can be addictive!  Have fun :)
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Since the book just was released today (2/13), I don't think the list will be readily floating around online (Then nobody would have to buy it).  I would say to go check it out at Borders or Barnes & Noble.\n\nI hope to buy it within a week or so, and will let you know if anyone from GA is in there.
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The fossil history is false. The scientists don't know what they are talking about. Radiometric dating is flawed. Everything is a lie except the Bible. I am trying out the other side of this argument. It's pretty weak I must say.
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NEVER! This year alone I've bought 8 or 9 books, can't recall. I'm currently reading 1 biography, 1 psychology, 1 marketing, and am always reading management books. I like many others enjoy the sanctity of a good read. Staying focused is so much easier with books - no message alerts, and you can turn the phone off. The Internet is a useful tool, but ultimately, books are a 'reality', something you can hold, see, and feel. You can also give them as gifts - the Internet, not quite, not yet anyway. Plus there'll be a load of librarians out of work without books. lol. One last thing, what happens when the power goes out? Technology stops, the sun comes up and there is light - the simple things are often the best. Cheers. L
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this is the first time i have heard of Jesus carrying 2 books.  i didn't know about the other book.  i'm very curious to know about this nature book so if you ever get the answer to your question please let me know.
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Try books by Zachariah Sitchin he has some interesting books about ancient Sumeria.  Try The Twelfth Planet
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unsure of website, but a great book is "knowing your bible 101" Good summaries of each book and background of it. Good luck! Also available - Christianity 101
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I noticed you answered a question about carbon dating. One of the most fascinating combinations of history and science (and of course my own passionate interest) is Geology. There's a few billion more years of history to study than the history majors have. As for science, the coolest part about geology is that it overlaps EVERY other field of science. There is biology (paleontology), chemistry (geochemistry), biogeochemistry, DNA analysis, physics, mathematics, geography, hydrology, or you can even study other planets!
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I did a search in Google Scholar and came up with some articles to start with.  I posted the URL of the search results below, hopefully that will work, otherwise, go to http://scholar.google.com/ and search using "environment of the Cretaceous Wealden sedementation.  If you have access to a nearby library they may have the publications that contain the articles, or, you could ask them about there interlibrary loan department.\n\nI suggest starting with these articles and looking at the article references to find some relevant books and/or more articles.  Good Luck!
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Okay, I have worked Alaska as a geologist, so I figure I can point you to a good book. I am sure Roadside Geology of Alaska will have a good summary of Alaska's geology. I looked on Amazon and didn't find anything I liked so my next stop was the Walter Geology Library at UT Austin. There are two or three really good geology libraries in the US and this is one of the better ones. To search yourself go here: http://utdirect.utexas.edu/lib/utnetcat/\n\nHere is my recommendation. You should be able to find this book in many libraries because it is published by the Geological Society of America. It is out of print so I recommend you have your library order it on interlibrary loan. Even public libaries can do this for you. I looked and there are no used copies on Amazon. Here is the library listing:\n\nTITLE:\n    The geology of Alaska / edited by George Plafker and Henry C. Berg. \nPUBLISHED:\n    Boulder, Colo. : Geological Society of America, 1994. \nDESCRIPTION:\n    x, 1055 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. \nSERIES:\n    Geology of North America v. G-1 \nNOTES:\n    Accompanied by 1 portfolio containing 14 folded col. maps, and 1 microfiche in pocket.\n    Includes bibliographical references and index. \nSUBJECTS:\n    Geology--Alaska\n    Mines and mineral resources--Alaska. \nOTHER AUTHORS:\n    Plafker, George, 1929-\n    Berg, Henry C. \nISBN:\n    0813752191 \nOCLC NUMBER:\n    30473293 \n\nCall Number and Library for item location:\nQE 71 G48 1986 V.G-1 Geology Library\nQE 71 G48 1986 V.G-1 Geology Library COPY 2\nQE 71 G48 1986 V.G-1 PLATES Geology Library\nQE 71 G48 1986 V.G-1 PLATES Geology Library COPY 2\n\n\n\nGood luck with your paper. \nHere is the GSA bookstore:\nhttp://www.geosociety.org/bookstore/
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look in the back of his latest book, there is usually a list of all books published. My parents read his books, I have only read Bone Collector and Coffin Dancer, but he has done a lot. There was The Lake Houses and some kind of numbered series, something like 1st to die, and 2nd something, and 3rd Horseman I think, anyway that is all I know, hoped it helped. If you want his whole collection you are probably going to have to look for them individually or perhaps order them all from the publisher or find them from a collector. People like my parents read them once and then collect them and they are kept in excellent condition. Try a local used bookstore to scope out some collectors.
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Nice book. (If you’re a sadist)\n\n\n(edit)\nWhy would the old testament be in the book if this god decided to change his cruel, voilent and hatefull ways. Then you shouldn't present the old testament to me. If I tell you "Hey man, here is the word or GOD, the creator of all the universe! He is all-knowing, all-powerful and all-present!!!! ..But why then is there a part in his word that doesn't apply to our time?? I thought he is all-present which would mean his word will be timeless.
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Go cry it on the mountain.\n\nBTW.  There are 65 other Books, in the Bible.\n\nYour never going to get your Scholarship in Theo. Like this.\n\nGood Luck.
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Try Wikipedia, or perhaps your local library has a general Geology book that you can reference
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I liked that the site at least wasn't so blatantly rude as some are--but you really can't take information like that at face value. Most obvious is that this site isn't objective. I don't think it really claims to be--but it must be understood that it is making the argument that the Book of Mormon is incorrect. Therefor it isn't going to give you any of evidences that HAVE been found. This is pretty important. There are A LOT of mysteries about the Book of Mormon--but there are also more and more explanations. \n\nSomething I found interesting about the site is that they ad the disclaimer that no "non-mormon" archeological evidence for such and such. While I wouldn't agree with that on ALL points it really must be noted that Mormon archeology can't be discounted just because it is done by Mormons. Mormons obviously have great interest in Book of Mormon archeology...more so than much of the world. In Meso-America (where it is most often thought the BoM took place) it is estimated that out of KNOWN ancient ruins--a mere 5% have been excavated and researched. I've been to many of the sites and it is simply staggering. Interesting building have been uncovered on a particular site--but there are hundreds of mounds covered in growth that are known to be more buildings and more cities. They are still covered up because "independent" and Mormon archeologists just don't have the time or money yet. So just realize--the evidences have just begun. \n\nOkay, so if you REALLY want to know the truth, then at least get both sides. Here is a movie you really need to see if you are interested in evidences. It is called "A Journey of Faith". It is a great movie made in part by F.A.R.M.S and it outlines much of the evidences that we have supporting Lehi's journey out of Jerusalem. It has some amazingly convincing evidence showing how well the BoM account lines up with real geography, political movements, etc. You can get it off of BYU Bookstore, Deseret Book or any place like that. But really--if you want to see both sides--you have GOT to see this video. \n\n\nOkay, so some point by point reconciliations for whatismormonism.com. And I'm tell you, there information is FULL of holes which is why is is SO important to get both sides of the story. \n\n"The theory that the American Indians are descendants of the Hebrews is genetically incorrect. No one questions this anymore due to the DNA testing available today which wasn't available in the 1800's."\nThis is easily refuted. The DNA testing didn't (and couldn't) take into account all the variables and it simply doesn't prove anything other than that "natives" in America have DNA with Asiatic influences. How in the world does that prove the BoM wrong?? We simply don't know enough about the people the BoM talks about. Jaradites? How in the world do we know what their DNA should look like? Lehi was of the tribe of Manassah...but what does that really mean? What about Zoram? Ishmael? What about other groups that could have migrated to the Americas? The BoM NEVER says that they were the only people there. Interestingly enough, reading between the lines actually suggests that there WERE other people there when Lehi's group arrived. \n\n"There never was a reformed Egyptian language. And Hebrews didn't write in Egyptian."\nIt depends on what "reformed" means. There WERE at least two variants of Egyptian. One was used more for religious texts. Plus Nephi simply could have been "reforming" Egyptian for his own uses. "Hebrews didn't write in Egyptian"?? First off, Lehi, being of the tribe of Manassah would have likely had ties to Egypt. Ding ding ding! The very name "Lehi" was used in the Arabia/Egypt area at the time. Why not? Not to mention that Egyptian would have taken up less room then Hebrew which makes sense if you have limite
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Hi Anna M\nThis book looks interesting. I think I'll buy and read it.\nThanks.
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The Cosmos - Alex Filippenko    - ISBN 0-03-005218-1\n\nVery good introductory book, covers everything from the basics to some more in depth cosmology.\n\nTo accompany a telescope, I'd recommed Philip's Guide to the Night Sky