[Geysers] Geyser book review

[Janet Chapple]

Congratulations, Scott, on that outstanding review! I have the old 
edition of your book, but obviously this new one is a "must have" for 
all of us.

Janet
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On Jan 30, 2006, at 2:50 PM, TSBryan at aol.com wrote:

>
> 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
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