Richard Huggett, un docente universitario in pensione, è un fervente ammiratore della scienza, del fantasy e della narrativa. Ora dedica le sue notevoli energie alla scrittura, avventurandosi audacemente nel regno della finzione con 'Le Cronache Multiversali', la sua prima incursione in questo genere. Il suo background promette un'esperienza di lettura unica, che unisce il rigore accademico alla narrazione fantasiosa.
Focusing on essential terminology, this guide offers comprehensive definitions crucial to various branches of physical geography, including ecology and geomorphology. Enhanced with informative tables and diagrams, it serves as a valuable resource for students and anyone interested in the field. Additionally, it includes suggestions for further reading, making it an accessible and informative reference for understanding physical geography concepts.
This extensively revised and updated edition continues to present an engaging and comprehensive introduction to the subject, exploring the world’s landforms from a broad systems perspective. It reflects on the latest developments in the field and includes new chapters on geomorphic materials and processes, hillslopes and changing landscapes. Fundamentals of Geomorphology is an engaging and comprehensive introduction. Starting with a consideration of the nature of geomorphology and the geomorphic system, geomorphic materials and processes, and the quest of process and historical geomorphologists, it moves on to Fundamentals of Geomorphology provides a stimulating and innovative perspective on the key topics and debates within the field of geomorphology. Written in an accessible and lively manner, it includes guides to further reading, chapter summaries and an extensive glossary of key terms. The book is also illustrated throughout with over 200 informative diagrams and attractive photographs, including a colour plate section.