sand

[grladams at teleport.com]

Another side read for one subterranian theme in ATD
Welland, Michael. Sand: The Never-Ending Story. Univ. of California. Jan.
2009. c.373p. illus. bibliog. index. ISBN 978-0-520-25437-4. $24.95. SCI

Sand has a sense of vastness, mystery, and power. It is both a nuisance and
a powerful tool as the smallest grain on a beach or as vast desert
landscapes. Welland, a professional geologist in the oil and gas industry,
weaves an insightful narrative about one of our planet's most ubiquitous
and fundamental materials. He discusses the science, geology, and cultural
significance of sand as a critical ingredient in so many aspects of our
lives. Learn about arenophiles, sand forensics, extraterrestrial sand,
Udden-Wentworth scale, Bagnold formula, and how sand shapes our
environment. A highlight of the book is the chapter "Sand in Our Lives," in
which Welland documents the use of sand as the basic building block for
many products including stone, glass, toothpaste, cement, and
pharmaceuticals. Anyone who has walked on a beach, run up a sand dune, or
built a sand castle will be fascinated by this excellent book written for
amateur scientists and the general public. Highly recommended for all
undergraduate and public libraries.—Ian D. Gordon, Brock Univ. Lib., St.
Catharines, Ont.


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