Chasing Lava, A Geologist's Adventures at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory  •  Wendell A. Duffield NATURAL HISTORY •  2003 •  PAPER  • 171 PAGES From 1969 to 1972, geologist Wendell Duffield conducted research at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory at Kilauea. Here's one result, an abundantly illustrated and lively overview of volcanoes, volcanism, plate tectonics, hot spots and field work. He was fortunate enough (if that's the word) to witness a major eruption of Kilauea. (HWI184, $16.00)
The Control of Nature  •  John McPhee NATURAL HISTORY •  1989 •  PAPER  • 272 PAGES A bestseller in the classic McPhee tradition, this book explores our generally feeble attempts to combat all-powerful nature. Interweaving solid science, interviews and observation, he chronicles the army corps of engineers and their efforts to control the Mississippi, Icelanders and their attempts to control the flow of a volcano, and Angelinos and how they cope with the ever-present threat of seismic destruction. A national treasure, no one explains geology and geologists like McPhee. Like most of his work, these vintage essays originally appeared in the "New Yorker." (NAT01, $16.00)
Encyclopedia of Volcanoes  •  Haraldur Sigurdsson REFERENCE •  2000 •  HARD COVER  • 1456 PAGES An authoritative, enormous reference on volcanoes and volcanology. 82 essays written by experts in the field are organized thematically into nine chapters. Best suited for scientists or those who already know something about the subject. Illustrated throughout with photographs, tables and diagrams. Includes a useful glossary, bibliography and appendices. (GEO23, $119.00)
Eyewitness Volcano & Earthquake  •  Susanna Van Rose SCIENCE •  2008 •  HARD COVER  • 72 PAGES • 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 •  2007 •  PAPER  • 256 PAGES A highly visual introduction to geology by David Lambert and his group at The Diagram Group. It's a clear overview of tectonics, rocks, rivers, seas and ice. 500 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 •  1988 •  PAPER  • 390 PAGES 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 •  1997 •  PAPER  • 288 PAGES (PNW67, $19.95)
Mount St. Helens, The Eruption and Recovery of a Volcano  •  Rob Carson  •  Geff Hinds NATURAL HISTORY •  2000 •  PAPER  • 160 PAGES 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 •  2002 •  PAPER  • 256 PAGES Subtitled The True Story of Volcanic Disaster at Galeras and Nevado Del Ruiz, Bruce investigates the 1985 eruption that killed 23,000 people and the 1993 blast that killed nine. Bruce, a geologist and science writer, argues that it was human folly and hubris that led these eruptions in Colombia to take a deadly turn. (SAM50, $13.95)
Santorini and Its Eruptions  •  Ferdinand A. Fouque  •  Alexander R. McBirney NATURAL HISTORY •  1999 •  HARD COVER  • 857 PAGES A scholarly geologic history of the Greek island of Santorini, first published in 1879. Pioneering geologist Ferdinand A. Fouque details the island's landscapes and provides evidence for the many volcanic eruptions that have shaped them. Illustrated with color plates and maps, including a large geologic map of all of Santorini. (GRE138, $100.00)
A Short History of Planet Earth: Mountains, Mammals, Fire, and Ice  •  J.D. MacDougal NATURAL HISTORY •  1996 •  PAPER  • 256 PAGES From the primordial soup to the rise of continents, earthquakes, volcanoes and explosion of life on our planet, this book chronicles 4 ½ billion years of Earth history. It's an excellent introduction to geology and paleontology for the curious traveler in a single vividly written volume. With 40 illustrations, timeline and glossary. (GEO04, $16.95)
Volcano Cowboys, The Rocky Evolution of a Dangerous Science  •  Dick Thompson NATURAL HISTORY •  2002 •  PAPER  • 336 PAGES Beginning with the eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980, journalist Dick Thompson traces the history of the Volcano Cowboys, 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 •  1993 •  PAPER  • 60 PAGES • 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. The whole family will appreciate the excellent photography, design and in-depth information. (PNW41, $8.99)
Volcanoes, Crucibles of Change  •  Richard Fisher NATURAL HISTORY •  1998 •  PAPER  • 344 PAGES 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. From geysers and fumeroles to pyroclastic eruptions, this book is an excellent guide. With profiles of 40 sites around the world, 125 illustrations -- and a concluding chapter on "The Volcano Traveler." (GEO02, $29.95)
Vulcan's Fury, Man Against the Volcano  •  Alwyn Scarth NATURAL HISTORY •  2001 •  PAPER  • 320 PAGES The enthralling tales of 15 notorious volcanic eruptions spanning continents and centuries make for fascinating reading. Scarth, a British geologist, combines his storytelling talent and scientific knowledge to tell the histories of the world's most deadly blasts from Vesuvius to Pinatubo. (GEO21, $24.00)