[Geysers] Geyser book review

[TSBryan at aol.com]

I just gotta share this -- I suppose librarians and book dealers are  
familiar with KLIATT, a book review publication. I'd never heard of KLIATT, but  the 
following appears in the January 2006 issue, page 36, regarding "Geysers:  
What They Are and How They Work".
 
"A beauty of a geology text, Bryan's work vibrates with color and action.  
For the curious young reader, the work is organized around predictable questions 
 about what causes a geyser, why it erupts, how old it is, what dangers it  
poses, and where geysers are active around the globe. Meticulous, highly  
readable coverage explains the difference between hot springs and geysers and  
details the types of biota that survive in superheated water and give it color.  
Sketches of earth strata illustrate how superheated water and steam penetrate  
pores in volcanic rock and bubble up through sedimentary rock and the earth's  
crust. Back matter coveres the number of active and extinct geysers in each  
country, a description of shapes and eruptions, and includes a map pinpointing 
 locations. a two-page glossary explains cone shapes, the creation of magma, 
the  smell of hydrogen sulfide, and the source of mud pots and pull-apart 
zones.  Indexing and the bibliography offer guidance to the researcher seeking 
more  detailed studies. Overall, a wonder of a reference work at a small price."
 
 
An asterisk next to the bibliographic citation indicates an "exceptional  
book."
 
Thank you for your time.
 
Scott Bryan
(Aged author)

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