Books written by Frank Press

Understanding Earth

Identify and correct the misconception(s) that resulted in your answering the question incorrectly. ... pediments, mesas, distinctive soils (pedocals, rich in calcium carbonate), and rusty orange-brown colors of weathered rock surfaces.
Harry Hammond Hess: May 24, 1906-August 25, 1969

Harry Hammond Hess: May 24, 1906-August 25, 1969
Headline News, Science Views

Dr. Frank Press is president of the National Academy of Sciences. The National Academy of Engineering was established in 1964, under the charter of the National Academy of Sciences, as a parallel organization of outstanding engineers.
Understanding Earth

Understanding Earth
Student Study Guide: For Understanding Earth 4e

Any figure from the text that is discussed in detail during lecture should be bookmarked and promptly sketched in your lecture notes . Be sure to leave space in your notes to add sketches of textbook figures .
Understanding Earth

Different types of metamorphism are likely to occur in different tectonic settings ( see Figure 9.3 ) : • Plate interiors . ... Metamorphic Textures Metamorphism imprints new textures on the rocks that it alters ( Figure Story 9.4 ) .
Understanding Earth

Understanding Earth
Earth: Fourth Edition

The classic text for majors in physical geology courses.
Physics and Chemistry of the Earth: Progress Series

This book consists of three chapters. Chapter 1 examines features of the distribution and history of the Precambrian fold-belts in relation to the theory of continental drift.