Articles related to "Simon Winchester"
Book Review: The Map That Changed the World
William Smith is widely recognized as the father of modern geology, but he languished in obscurity for much of his lifetime. Simon Winchester's new book "The Map That Changed the World: William Smith and the Birth of Modern Geology" is a fascinating read about Smith's troubled life.
william smith • geology • paleontology • simon winchester • map that changed world
William Smith is widely recognized as the father of modern geology, but he languished in obscurity for much of his lifetime. Simon Winchester's new book "The Map That Changed the World: William Smith and the Birth of Modern Geology" is a fascinating read about Smith's troubled life.
william smith • geology • paleontology • simon winchester • map that changed world
Book Review: The Map that Changed the World
A review of the book by Simon Winchester.
geology • geophysics • earth • science • earth science
A review of the book by Simon Winchester.
geology • geophysics • earth • science • earth science
Book Review of Krakatoa, The Day the World Exploded August 27, 1883
A review of the book by Simon Winchester.
geology • geophysics • earth • science • earth science
A review of the book by Simon Winchester.
geology • geophysics • earth • science • earth science
Of Murder, Madness and Meaning
A look at Simon Winchester's <i>The Professor and the Madman</i>, which traces the strange twists of fate that unite a learned Englishman and a learned (but troubled) American during the compilation of the <i>Oxford English Dictionary</i>.
simon winchester • murder • madness • insanity • madness
A look at Simon Winchester's <i>The Professor and the Madman</i>, which traces the strange twists of fate that unite a learned Englishman and a learned (but troubled) American during the compilation of the <i>Oxford English Dictionary</i>.
simon winchester • murder • madness • insanity • madness
Book Review: Krakatoa
Simon Winchester is one of my favorite authors, so I was very excited to read his book about the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa.
krakatoa • volcano • volcanoes • volcanology • volcanic
Simon Winchester is one of my favorite authors, so I was very excited to read his book about the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa.
krakatoa • volcano • volcanoes • volcanology • volcanic
Miles of words and Mel Gibson
The book about making the <i>Oxford English Dictionary</i> may be showing at a screen near you sometime in the future. But don't wait for the movie, read the book now.
mel gibson • the professor and the madman • oed • oxford english dictionary • dictionary
The book about making the <i>Oxford English Dictionary</i> may be showing at a screen near you sometime in the future. But don't wait for the movie, read the book now.
mel gibson • the professor and the madman • oed • oxford english dictionary • dictionary
Recommended Paleontology Books 2004
With the holidays approaching, here are some recommended books about paleontology that will be great for all ages.
paleontology • books
With the holidays approaching, here are some recommended books about paleontology that will be great for all ages.
paleontology • books
Your Word Against Mine
"Word" Movies: films in development about Scrabble,a dictionary and spelling bees.
scrabble movies • "professor and the madman" • scrabble accessories • "word gear"
"Word" Movies: films in development about Scrabble,a dictionary and spelling bees.
scrabble movies • "professor and the madman" • scrabble accessories • "word gear"
Korea Travel: Meeting Mr Kim
If you're planning travel to Korea then Jennifer Barclay's travel book Meeting Mr Kim will introduce you to a charming and mysterious country of warm hospitable people.
south korea travel • meeting mr kim • jennifer barclay • travel writing • east asia
If you're planning travel to Korea then Jennifer Barclay's travel book Meeting Mr Kim will introduce you to a charming and mysterious country of warm hospitable people.
south korea travel • meeting mr kim • jennifer barclay • travel writing • east asia
Burning Down the House
Wondering what is happening in the Three Gorges? It's been over a year since we first looked at this archaeological, ecological, personal and cultural tragedy occurring in China. Let's go back for an update.
china • three gorges • dam • hydroelectric • archaeology
Wondering what is happening in the Three Gorges? It's been over a year since we first looked at this archaeological, ecological, personal and cultural tragedy occurring in China. Let's go back for an update.
china • three gorges • dam • hydroelectric • archaeology
Holiday Gift Ideas
Looking for the perfect gift gor the geologist in your life? Read on for some rockin' ideas.
geology • geolophysics • books • gifts • rocks
Looking for the perfect gift gor the geologist in your life? Read on for some rockin' ideas.
geology • geolophysics • books • gifts • rocks
Recommended Paleontology Books 2002
Here are some books that will make great gifts for the budding young paleontologist in your life.
paleontology • geology • book • books • paleontologist
Here are some books that will make great gifts for the budding young paleontologist in your life.
paleontology • geology • book • books • paleontologist
Recommended Paleontology Books 2003
Here are some books that will make great gifts for the budding young paleontologist in your life.
paleontology • geology • book • books • paleontologist
Here are some books that will make great gifts for the budding young paleontologist in your life.
paleontology • geology • book • books • paleontologist
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