Links

A fierce, green fire: The history of the environmental movement in America; (library ref: HC110.E5 S46 1993)
Debate about the earth : approach to geophysics through analysis of continental drift: This book details (mostly) in layman's terms the history of plate tectonics; (library ref: QE501 .T313)
Plate tectonics : an insider's history of the modern theory of the Earth: This book details the scientists behind plate tectonics and their discoveries; (library ref: QE511.4 .P53 2003)

The Universe: Episodes spanning "10 Ways to Destroy Earth" to "Edge of Space". (library ref: QB982 .U55)
Cane Toads: An Unnatural History: Investigate how cricket bats, tires, and Venezuelan Cane Toads come together in Australia; (library ref: QL668.E227 C36 1988 vid - VHS)

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Digital Library for Earth System Education
Atlas of Rocks, Minerals, and Textures: Picture study of common microtextures in thin section for igneous and metamorphic rocks. It's also a good guide to minerals in PP and CP.
Downloadable Geology Animations: This website is a storehouse for exciting geologic animations. These may help you understand difficult concepts.
Faults in Motion: Cool animations to explain fault behavior. Check out the video detailing colossal earthquakes in the southeast.
Google Earth: Freely downloadable. While you wouldn't expect this to really tell you about the geology of earth, with its coverage of remote areas and now the seafloor, this tool is of immense utility for casual explorer.
Igneous Rocks Tutorial: A detailed website on the genesis and characteristics of igneous rocks.
Intro to Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks: A resource from the author, John Winter. Corrections to the text, assignments, and lectures.
SciTable by Nature Education: A free science library and personal learning tool.
Smithsonian's Dynamic Earth: An elementary yet interesting visual lecture on different aspects of Earth.

Reference Material

Geoscience World
Google Scholar
J.M.N.T. Gray: Granular avalanche and computational guru. Downloadable pdfs.
Ingenta Online Publication Search
IUSTI Research Group: Websites of Yoël Forterre, Olivier Pouliquen, and Nathalie Thomas.
Journal of Fluid Mechanics Online
Spatial Science Journal
Springer Online: Includes publications like Bulletin of Volcanology, Acta Mechanica (v. 160-Present), etc in downloadable pdf.
Lynda.com: Learn how to do just about anything technological for a modest fee.
North Texas Vegetable Gardeners: A web resource for community gardens and cooperative growers in North Texas.

Indexi Mundi: A huge database on cultural information linked to Google Maps.
National Park Service: Maps and information on America's National Parks. Check out the Great Smoky Mts.
Grass GIS: Freeware download of the whole program as well as documentation.
Titan 2D: Two-dimensional granular flow model for Linux.

Last updated: 11/18/10 at 8:00 AM