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GEOLOGY FOR NONGEOLOGISTS
Frank R. Spellman
Geology for Nongeologists introduces basic concepts in geology: how rocks, minerals, and fossils are classified, how wind, ice, and water have shaped the earth, how mountains are formed, and how volcanoes, geysers, earthquakes, glaciers, and groundwater work to modify the physical structure of Earth.

IN DEFENSE OF SCIENCE
WHY SCIENTIFIC LITERACY MATTERS
Frank R. Spellman and Joni Price-Bayer
Today, only a few people outside of the scientific community are conversant with the tradition of science and its many breakthroughs. The rest are scientifically illiterate. So say the authors in this book. It explains why ordinary citizens need to have an understanding of science, its methods, and its groundbreaking discoveries. They introduce the most basic scientific concepts in accessible and straightforward language, and along the way debunk several misconceptions of science and scientists, arriving at a view of science as an integral part of society, policy, and everyday life. Frank R. Spellman is assistant professor of Environmental Health at Old Dominion University and the author of more than 50 books.

This book fills the gap between general introductory science texts and advanced environmental science books. Books on the subject are typically geared toward professionals in these fields. This makes undertaking a study of geology daunting to those without a specific background in science. However, this complexity also indicates geology’s broad impact. Because geology so widely affects us, sometimes in profound ways, it is important to understand its basic concepts. This book presents information that everyone needs to know about geology and about how science and scientists work.

978-1-60590-710-9 • November 2010 • 216 pages • $35.00 • paper 978-1-60590-686-7 • $75.00 • cloth
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Joni Price-Bayer is a speech language pathologist with Norfolk Public Schools.

978-0-86587-185-4 • 2009 • 192 pages • $35.00 • paper
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PHYSICS FOR NONPHYSICISTS
Frank R. Spellman
Environmental professionals who look beyond their specialties and acquire knowledge in a variety of sciences not only make solving on-thejob problems easier for themselves, but they also increase their employment opportunities. This fifth book in the “non-specialist” series provides both professionals and students with a clear, concise overview of the most important aspects of physics in a way that anyone, even those who have never taken a formal physics course, can relate to.

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GEOGRAPHY FOR NONGEOGRAPHERS
Frank R. Spellman
Geography is a multidisciplinary field which looks at both physical and social aspects of the world. This title introduces readers to the most important aspects of geography and how they affect us. It covers all areas of geography, from physical geography to climate and weather to human and cultural geography. It is presented in an accessible and straightforward manner, explaining scientific concepts in the most basic way possible.

Along with basic geographical principles, the text provides a clear, concise presentation of the consequences of the physical interactions with the environment we inhabit. Each chapter ends with a chapter review test to help evaluate mastery of the concepts presented. Readers acquire an understanding of and skill in geographical principles, adding a critical component to their professional knowledge.

Starting with the basic principles of measurement, conversion factors, and math operations, the author explores the topics of motion and force, work and energy, gravity, atoms, heat, sound, light and color, and basic electricity. Each chapter examines the jargon, concepts, key concerns, and applications of physics in action and ends with a chapter review test.

978-0-86587-183-0 • 2009 • 282 pages • $35.00 • paper
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978-1-60590-686-7 • 2010 • 352 pages • $35.00 • paper
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