Greg Breining writes about the environment, adventure, and worldwide travel for "The New York Times, National Geographic Traveler, Sports Illustrated, Audubon, "and other publications. His books include "Minnesota Yesterday & Today," "Wild Shore," and Return of the Eagle," among others. Breining lives in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Bookwormsez "syndicated column, "December 2007 "This book is
fascinating and scary all at once and your recipients will gush
over it."
Review in "Choice", March 1, 2008 (Circ.: 3,050 - Written for
librarians. Contains critical, concise reviews of books suitable
for college and university library collections) Fascination with
Yellowstone grows and grows as we learn more about the history, the
present situation, and the inevitable developments in near and
distant future time. "Super Volcano "captures the essence, the
excitement, and the deep and far-reaching influence of the world's
greatest heat anomaly. Sections of this concise and easily readable
book include 1) descriptions of volcanic activity, thermal springs,
strange ecosystems, and earthquakes; 2) geological uniqueness and
comparisons with other volcanic areas; 3) little-known and
far-distant effects of Yellowstone eruptions of great relevance to
humanity; 4) other super volcanoes in recent geologic time
(Yellowstone is the fourth-largest known); and 5) prospects and
circumstances of the next big blast from Yellowstone. Breining
writes for the layperson with enthusiasm and informality, bringing
the subjects to life with copious quotes from naturalists, field
leaders, and volcanologists. Yellowstone and other super volcanoes
are considered in terms of plate tectonics, evolution of scientific
insights into the natural world, and--extremely important and
underappreciated--impacts on the history and survival capabilities
of humanity. A rare read! Summing Up Highly recommended. All
levels. -- "T. L.T. Grose, Colorado School of Mines"
PW Web Excusive Online reviews"Science writer and author Breining
("Return of the Eagle") gives readers a solid introduction to
modern volcanology in this look at 'super volcanoes' in general ...
and the Yellowstone caldera ... Breining has done a public service
by bringing these hazards to light with straight-forward writing
and a well-organized text, clearly explaining complicated, violent
geological processes without ignoring the awe-inspiring beauty of
volcanic landscapes ... Bolstered by clearly laid-out maps,
Breining's talent for elucidating complex phenomena makes this one
of the best books on volcanoes a general reader can hope for."
"Choice, "March 2008
"Super Volcano" captures the essence, the excitement, and the deep
and far-reaching influence of the world's greatest heat anomaly.
Breining writes for the layperson with enthusiasm and informality,
bringing the subjects to life...A rare read! Highly
recommended."
PW Web Excusive Online reviews "Science writer and author Breining
("Return of the Eagle") gives readers a solid introduction to
modern volcanology in this look at 'super volcanoes' in general ...
and the Yellowstone caldera ... Breining has done a public service
by bringing these hazards to light with straight-forward writing
and a well-organized text, clearly explaining complicated, violent
geological processes without ignoring the awe-inspiring beauty of
volcanic landscapes ... Bolstered by clearly laid-out maps,
Breining's talent for elucidating complex phenomena makes this one
of the best books on volcanoes a general reader can hope for."
"Choice, "March 2008
"Super Volcano" captures the essence, the excitement, and the deep
and far-reaching influence of the world's greatest heat anomaly.
Breining writes for the layperson with enthusiasm and informality,
bringing the subjects to life...A rare read! Highly
recommended."
PW Web Excusive Online reviews
"Science writer and author Breining ("Return of the Eagle") gives
readers a solid introduction to modern volcanology in this look at
'super volcanoes' in general ... and the Yellowstone caldera ...
Breining has done a public service by bringing these hazards to
light with straight-forward writing and a well-organized text,
clearly explaining complicated, violent geological processes
without ignoring the awe-inspiring beauty of volcanic landscapes
... Bolstered by clearly laid-out maps, Breining's talent for
elucidating complex phenomena makes this one of the best books on
volcanoes a general reader can hope for."
"Choice, "March 2008
"Super Volcano" captures the essence, the excitement, and the deep
and far-reaching influence of the world's greatest heat anomaly.
Breining writes for the layperson with enthusiasm and informality,
bringing the subjects to life...A rare read! Highly
recommended."
Bookwormsez "syndicated column, "December 2007
"This book is fascinating and scary all at once and your recipients
will gush over it."
Review in "Choice," March 1, 2008 (Circ.: 3,050 - Written for
librarians. Contains critical, concise reviews of books suitable
for college and university library collections) Fascination with
Yellowstone grows and grows as we learn more about the history, the
present situation, and the inevitable developments in near and
distant future time. "Super Volcano "captures the essence, the
excitement, and the deep and far-reaching influence of the world's
greatest heat anomaly. Sections of this concise and easily readable
book include 1) descriptions of volcanic activity, thermal springs,
strange ecosystems, and earthquakes; 2) geological uniqueness and
comparisons with other volcanic areas; 3) little-known and
far-distant effects of Yellowstone eruptions of great relevance to
humanity; 4) other super volcanoes in recent geologic time
(Yellowstone is the fourth-largest known); and 5) prospects and
circumstances of the next big blast from Yellowstone. Breining
writes for the layperson with enthusiasm and informality, bringing
the subjects to life with copious quotes from naturalists, field
leaders, and volcanologists. Yellowstone and other super volcanoes
are considered in terms of plate tectonics, evolution of scientific
insights into the natural world, and--extremely important and
underappreciated--impacts on the history and survival capabilities
of humanity. A rare read! Summing Up: Highly recommended. All
levels. -- "T. L.T. Grose, Colorado School of Mines"
BOOK NEWS" Inc, "December 2007
"Using field research and interviews with geologists and a
paleontologist, Breining, an environmental and travel writer,
reveals the truth about the Yellowstone super volcano."
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