This literary ‘Swiss army knife’ explains the origins and uses of limestones. Discover how they form rocks, create iconic karst scenery, and provide reservoirs for ~50% of the world’s oil and gas, while also posing unique hydrogeological and foundation problems.
Laser-induced Breakdown Spectroscopy
This book describes the application of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) in the geosciences. Using a laser to analyze the chemical composition of rocks, soils, and water, LIBS is a powerful tool for on-site analysis, from handheld analyzers to microscale imaging.
This book explores the interface between biochemistry and cosmochemistry to understand how life began on Earth and if this process is universal. Told through personal anecdotes, it focuses on amino acids to ask if life could originate and evolve on other worlds.