'This little book, packed full of information, is one of a series of 'Introducing .' volumes published by Dunedin. It is a useful reference book for those starting a study of geology or returning to study. I have been using the first edition (and subsequent Dunedin guides) with my two groups of U3A adult learners for the past couple of years, as a substitute for a school textbook and as a basis for the monthly talks I give. My 'senior' students have found it much more appropriate to adult learners than a school textbook: they commented that the glossary was particularly useful and the text easy to understand. The language is accessible and the text richly supplemented by many colour photographs and diagrams. The small format, wealth of information and modest price make this a very useful addition to my bookshelf.' Proceedings of the OUGS 'a key resource for both amateur and professional geologists alike, remarkably squeezing virtually all the basics of our subject into some 135 pages with many informative illustrations.

' European Geologist 'For any basic level geology book to succeed, it needs to be well written and include great pictures and diagrams - and this book does not disappoint - This little guide covers everything you would expect from a basic level geology book, including the rock cycle, plate tectonics, fossils and industrial uses for geology. It also includes a great glossary.' Deposits Magazine 'a great little book.in this book Graham Park has captured the spirit of geology.packed with essential information.For the price, basic level geology books do not come any better.' Geoscientist - -.