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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 551 EAN: 9780495113720 Edition: 4 ISBN: 0495113727 Label: Brooks Cole Manufacturer: Brooks Cole Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 384 Publication Date: April 11, 2006 Publisher: Brooks Cole Studio: Brooks Cole Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Product Description: The ocean affects all aspects of our lives--Tom Garrison will show you how in this new edition of ENHANCED ESSENTIALS OF OCEANOGRAPHY and its accompanying online learning resources.. Garrison takes you on a vivid exploration of the ocean--from submarine canyons to zooplankton, global warming, the growing plastics problem, and our changing coastlines--and explains oceanography's most important concepts. Garrison's friendly approach helps you understand the complexities involved in how we study and use the ocean. You'll explore topics like Hurricane Katrina; the devastating December 2004 earthquake in the Indian Ocean and the resulting tsunami; the Moon and its connection to the ocean; the power of the ocean to influence weather; and uses and abuses of the ocean. Your purchase includes online access to OceanographyNOW, on online learning tool that helps you save time studying and improve your success in the class. You'll also have access to InfoTrac College Edition's online university library. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Very InformativeThe book was organized well, easy to read and contained a lot of interesting information. A great intro to Oceanography text. I used it in a short-term telecourse and it was invaluable. Rating: - lovely illustrationsLet me say right away that this book is rather abbreviated. If you really are intently interested in oceanography, try Garrison's full text. But this Essentials text will convey enough of the field to let you decide if oceanography is a pursuit for you. The treatment is roughly at a freshman level in university, or perhaps for an advanced high school course. Some prior knowledge of chemisty and physics is assumed, in order for there to be any intelligent discussion of many aspects ... Read More Rating: - Excellent serviceThank you so much for excellent and fast service. This book is in great condition. I would prefer going through you again! Rating:  - OceanographyThe new Edition is the 3rd Edition (1999) /resp 
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