Books by Michael Allaby

The Dictionary of Geology and Earth Sciences covers geology and related areas including planetary science, volcanology, palaeontology, and mineralogy. The new edition is thoroughly updated, with 150 new entries and numerous web links that are listed and regularly updated on a companion website.

Discover how ΓÇô from the soil beneath our feet, to the clouds above our heads ΓÇô our environment is an amazing, inter-connected world of natural cycles, systems and life processes. Stunning photographs and cutaway illustrations show how all life on our planet ΓÇô plants, animals and humans too ΓÇô coexists. Easy-to-understand explanations and fascinating facts allow us to explore EarthΓÇÖs incredible environment, how human activities are affecting it, and what we can do to help protect our amazing world.

In over 7,600 entries, this dictionary covers all aspects of plant sciences from genomics to horticulture and phylogenetics to taxonomy. It is an ideal reference work for students of plant sciences and ancillary subjects, as well as for anyone with an interest in botany.