{"product_id":"roadside-geology-of-texas-third-edition-bargain","title":"Roadside Geology of Texas, Third Edition (Bargain)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull title: \u003c\/strong\u003eRoadside Geology of Texas, Third Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paul Brandes and Darwin Spearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator: \u003c\/strong\u003eChelsea M. Feeney\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur public science bargain books are new and unread, but show minor cosmetic imperfections such as small scuffs, corner dings, or light shelf wear from shipping or handling. The content inside is unaffected and fully intact. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHit the road and discover the incredible geologic story of Texas—right from your car window. With \u003cem\u003eRoadside Geology of Texas\u003c\/em\u003e as your travel companion, you’ll learn how the state’s stunning landscapes were created, from the rugged peaks of the Guadalupe Mountains to the limestone ledges of the Edwards Plateau and the shifting sands of the Gulf Coast. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith more than 1 billion years of geologic history on display and home to nearly every rock type under the blazing sun, Texas geology is world-class, including in the subsurface, where oil can be found if you know where to look. Whether you’re a geology enthusiast, a fossil collector, or simply curious about the rocks beneath your feet, this comprehensive guide details the geology you can see along 50 roads and at nearby parks and natural areas, including 5 roads in Big Bend National Park. More than 250 color photographs and illustrations capture the spectacular palette of Texas rocks, and detailed geologic maps let you know exactly where you are in time and space.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Much labor and love have gone into producing these books [\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.geosociety.org\/products\/396-grktx?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=942721ba9\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTexas Rocks!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003cem\u003eRoadside Geology of Texas, Third Edition\u003c\/em\u003e] – field trips, research, writing, photographing, cartography and illustrations. The result is two books indispensable to teachers and students on geological field trips in Texas; these books also enrich the experience of curious travelers in the Lone Star State who have an eye on the scenery and an ear to the stories of deep time.\"  \u003cspan\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Outcrop\u003c\/em\u003e (Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...[W]e have the privilege of visiting some of these rocks, sites and parks with friends, geology students, and colleagues – equipped with copies of \u003cem\u003eRoadside Geology of Texas.\u003c\/em\u003e\" \u003cspan\u003e—\u003cem\u003eHouston Geological Society Bulletin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/strong\u003ePaul Brandes earned a BS in geology at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and an MS in geology at Michigan Technological University. He is the author\/photographer of \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"New Mexico Rocks!\" href=\"https:\/\/store.geosociety.org\/products\/391-grknm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew Mexico Rocks!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and the award-winning \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Michigan Rocks!\" href=\"https:\/\/store.geosociety.org\/products\/394-grkmi\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMichigan Rocks!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e as well as the photographer of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.geosociety.org%20%E2%80%BA%20products%20%E2%80%BA%20396-grktx\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTexas Rocks!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. He lives outside Houston, Texas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDarwin Spearing whetted his interest in the geology of Louisiana as a research geologist and exploration manager for Marathon Oil Company and also worked as a museum designer and national park ranger. He was the author of \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.geosociety.org%20%E2%80%BA%20products%20%E2%80%BA%20215-rdgwy2\"\u003eRoadside Geology of Wyoming\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eand the first edition of \u003cem\u003eRoadside Geology of Texas\u003c\/em\u003e. He died in 2018. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChelsea M. Feeney was raised at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in central Virginia and received a BS in geosciences from Virginia Tech. Her geologic pursuits led her to the Northwest where she earned her MS in geology from the University of Montana and published her first map through the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology.  She has been producing geologic maps and figures for Mountain Press Publishing Company and GSA since 2009 and owns her own custom cartography business (www.cmcfeeney.com). Chelsea lives in Moscow, Idaho, with her husband Dennis, a fellow geologist, and their two children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished: \u003c\/strong\u003e10\/20\/2025 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780813741284\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages: \u003c\/strong\u003e374\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 x 9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat: \u003c\/strong\u003ePaperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Code: \u003c\/strong\u003e250-RDGTX3SD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Category: \u003c\/strong\u003e Roadside Geology\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48656767713509,"sku":"250-RDGTX3","price":23.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/4070\/8325\/files\/RGTX3e-SD.png?v=1775491235","url":"https:\/\/store.geosociety.org\/products\/roadside-geology-of-texas-third-edition-bargain","provider":"GSA Online Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}