Say goodbye to dry presentations, grueling formulas, and abstract theories that would put Einstein to sleep -- now there's an easier way to master the disciplines you really need to know. McGraw-Hill's Demystified Series teaches complex subjects in a unique, easy-to-absorb manner, and is perfect for users without formal training or unlimited time. They're also the most time-efficient, interestingly written "brush-ups" you can find. Organized as self-teaching guides, they come complete with key points, background information, questions at the end of each chapter, and even final exams. You'll be able to learn more in less time, evaluate your areas of strength and weakness and reinforce your knowledge and confidence. Earth Science has never been easier to understand. Coverage rocks and minerals, strata, fossils, volcanos, earthquakes, glaciers, wind and erosion, oceans, type of rock, atmosphere, carbon and calcium, the hydrologic cycle, and more.
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Also published as Linda D. Williams.
Linda Williams is a writer in the fields of science and medicine. She has worked as a technical writer and chief scientist at NASA and McDonnell Douglas, and currently works at Rice University. She has served as a science speaker for a number of years. Ms. Williams is the author of the popular "Chemistry Demystified, " another volume in this series.
A very, very basic introduction to topics regarding Earth Science. Decent for a review or simple introduction to the subject. One of the seeming benefits of this book are the chapter, part, and final exams included. However, the questions are incredibly simple, with often 1/2 or 3/4ths of the potential answers being obviously wrong. There are probably much better books out there for anyone with even a basic comprehension of Earth Science to look into.