The ocean affects all aspects of our lives--Tom Garrison will show you how in this new edition of ESSENTIALS OF OCEANOGRAPHY and its accompanying online learning resources.. Garrison takes you on a vivid exploration of the ocean--from submarine canyons to zooplankton, global warming, the growing plastics problem, and our changing coastlines--and explains oceanography's most important concepts. Garrison's friendly approach helps you understand the complexities involved in how we study and use the ocean. You'll explore topics ...
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The ocean affects all aspects of our lives--Tom Garrison will show you how in this new edition of ESSENTIALS OF OCEANOGRAPHY and its accompanying online learning resources.. Garrison takes you on a vivid exploration of the ocean--from submarine canyons to zooplankton, global warming, the growing plastics problem, and our changing coastlines--and explains oceanography's most important concepts. Garrison's friendly approach helps you understand the complexities involved in how we study and use the ocean. You'll explore topics like Hurricane Katrina; the devastating December 2004 earthquake in the Indian Ocean and the resulting tsunami; the Moon and its connection to the ocean; the power of the ocean to influence weather; and uses and abuses of the ocean. Your purchase includes online access to OceanographyNOW, on online learning tool that helps you save time studying and improve your success in the class. You'll also have access to InfoTrac College Edition's online university library.
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Add this copy of Essentials of Oceanography to cart. $23.97, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by Thomson Brooks/Cole.
Add this copy of Essentials of Oceanography to cart. $49.45, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc.
good book...arrived in a timely manner...goo seller communication. would buy again. book came as described, brand new
knorris
May 21, 2009
Easy Textbook Read
I actually liked this textbook, which is out of character for me. I usually find myself having a hard time reading a dry textbook but, this one was ok.
