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Volcanoes
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Chasing Lava, A Geologist's Adventures at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory  •  Wendell A. Duffield   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  An abundantly illustrated and lively overview of volcanoes, volcanism, plate tectonics, hot spots and field work from a geologist at Kilauea. (HWI184, $16.00)
 
 
The Control of Nature  •  John McPhee   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  A bestseller in the classic McPhee tradition, this book explores our generally feeble attempts to combat all-powerful nature, including efforts by Icelanders to control the flow of a volcano. (NAT01, $16.00)
 
 
Encyclopedia of Volcanoes  •  Haraldur Sigurdsson   • REFERENCE  •  An authoritative, enormous reference on volcanoes and volcanology, with 82 essays written by experts in the field. (GEO23, $119.00)
 
 
Eyewitness Volcano & Earthquake  •  Susanna Van Rose   • SCIENCE • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  With its trademark visual approach, this illustrated book introduces volcanoes and vulcanology for ages 9-12. (GEN467, $15.99)
 
 
The Field Guide to Geology  •  David Lambert   • FIELD GUIDE  •  This visual overview of geology by David Lambert and The Diagram Group introduces plate tectonics, rocks, rivers, seas and ice, climate change and other issues in more than 750 two-tone charts, maps and diagrams. (GEO20, $16.95)
 
 
Fire Mountains of the West, The Cascade and Mono Lake Volcanoes  •  Stephen L. Harris   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  A Roadside Geology guide to the volcanic peaks of the Cascades and surrounding Mono Lake region. Harris provides the history of each mountain with its volcanological and geological interest. (PNW134, $18.00)
 
 
Fires, Faults and Floods: A Road Trail Guide to Exploring the Origins of the Columbia River Basin  •  Marge Mueller  •  Ted Mueller   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  (PNW67, $19.95)
 
 
Mount St. Helens, The Eruption and Recovery of a Volcano  •  Rob Carson  •  Geff Hinds   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  A beautifully illustrated chronicle of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, with particular emphasis on the decades of recovery since the explosion. (PNW133, $19.95)
 
 
No Apparent Danger  •  Victoria Bruce   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  An investigation of two eruptions in Colombia that turned deadly because of human folly and hubris. (SAM50, $13.95)
 
 
Santorini and Its Eruptions  •  Ferdinand A. Fouque  •  Alexander R. McBirney   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  A classic 19th-century geologic history of the Greek island of Santorini. (GRE138, $100.00)
 
 
A Short History of Planet Earth: Mountains, Mammals, Fire, and Ice  •  J.D. MacDougal   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  From the primordial soup to the rise of continents, earthquakes, volcanoes and explosion of life on our planet, this short book chronicles 4 ½ billion years of Earth history. (GEO04, $16.95)
 
 
Volcano Cowboys, The Rocky Evolution of a Dangerous Science  •  Dick Thompson   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  The history of the scientists battling to predict eruptions and minimize death tolls. (GEO24, $14.95)
 
 
Volcano, The Eruption and Healing of Mount St. Helens  •  Patricia Lauber   • NATURAL HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  Geared for middle schoolers, this Newbery Award-winning book documents the 1980 eruption, its aftermath and the return of life to the volcano with 80 full-color photos and text. (PNW41, $8.99)
 
 
Volcanoes, Crucibles of Change  •  Richard Fisher   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  A complete primer for the volcano lover, this heavily illustrated book covers types of volcanoes and eruptions, worldwide distribution and the physics of their formation. (GEO02, $29.95)
 
 
Vulcan's Fury, Man Against the Volcano  •  Alwyn Scarth   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  The enthralling tales of 15 notorious volcanic eruptions spanning continents and centuries. (GEO21, $24.00)
 
 
 




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