Peter T Scott

Broschiertes Buch

Riches from the Earth

Minerals and Energy

Beschreibung

About the Book – Riches from the Earth This book is the second in the series Adventures in Earth Science. It introduces minerals as basic components of Earth materials and describes the mining, separation and uses of the most common economic minerals or ores. This includes gemstones, composition and recognition. The smelting of the ores of copper, iron and aluminium is given in detail. The second part of this book deals with energy and the extraction of coal, coal-seam gas, oil and uranium from the Earth and their processing and use as energy sources. The cases for and against the use of the fossil fuels and nuclear energy are outlined and several alternative energy sources are also discussed. These include the latest developments in hydroelectricity, wind power, solar energy sources, tidal power and geothermal energies. Some future options are also discussed. The text is current and is lavishly illustrated by many photographs, coloured drawings and charts. It also contains links to several videos produced onsite by the author demonstrating mineral testing skills and surface and sub-surface mining techniques from many parts of the world.

Autor

Peter Scott was born and raised in Sydney, Australia and has written over twenty-five books including non-fiction on Earth Science, the environment, survival and teaching. In the last few years, he has turned to fiction and has written in a variety of genres, mainly historical adventure, science fiction and crime. Graduating from Sydney Teachers' College he later completed part-time university studies gaining a Bachelor of Science, Masters Degrees in Science and Educational Administration and finally a Doctorate in Education. Apart from his part-time education, he has also been a university lecturer, an Australian Army Reserve officer and Naval Cadet instructor. Having travelled extensively to all seven continents, he has always followed his own interests and so his novels often reflect his personal experiences. Scotland and Edinburgh in particular, has always been one of his favourite places and he has returned there several times. He now lives in Brisbane, Australia with his wife and extended family.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Felix Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 270
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 210mm x 148mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 354g
• ISBN-13: 9780994643261
• ISBN-10: 0994643268
• Artikelnr.: 48170414