Picea Geographics is the publisher of Geography of Southcentral Alaska: Explanations and Explorations of its Landscape by David K. Snyder.
The 2nd edition is available as of January 2016. This printing contains both new and updated maps and text.
Content
The book contains beautiful full-color maps and clear explanations of the Geology, Meteorology, Hydrology and Biology that have contributed to the varied and unique geography of Southcentral Alaska. Additionally, it contains further detail for Denali, Kenai Fjords and Wrangell-St. Elias National Parks.
The book discusses the topics listed below in both general terms and as they pertain to Southcentral Alaska. Knowledgeable specialists have reviewed every topic. Click on the hyperlinks to read some sample pages.
Geology
Plate Tectonics
Continental and Oceanic Structures
Faults
Rocks
Loess
Fossils
Earthquakes
Mud Volcanoes
Meteorology
Global Atmospheric Circulation
Temperature
Precipitation
Aurora Borealis
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Hydrology
Glaciers
Ice Ages and Glaciations
Glacial History
Permafrost
Lakes and Wetlands
Coastal Formations
Bore Tides
Biology
Ecology
Biological Succession
Paleobotany
National Parks
Denali National Park
Kenai Fjords National Park
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Purchase
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Or use this Order Form (pdf) to purchase with a check or in bulk. The form is not necessary if you prefer to pay with a credit card. Just send an email to dsnyder@PiceaGeographics.com containing the necessary details including credit card information (number and expiration date).
Specifications The book is paperback, 5.5 x 8.5 inches (14 x 22 cm), 166 pages.
Contact Email dsnyder@PiceaGeographics.com for more information, international sales or anything else. Comments and questions can also be addressed here.
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Unsolicited praise for the Geography of Southcentral Alaska:
- "I love, love, love your maps and graphics." -JF, Valdez
- "You've done an excellent job of bringing the geology to the lay person." -MS, Seward
- "...a fascinating read...I really loved reading the book." - MF, New York
- "...a tremendous amount of detail...the maps and charts are terrific..." - HE, Anchorage
Sample MapsGeography of Southcentral Alaska Sample Maps
Credentials David Snyder was born, raised and lives in Anchorage, Alaska. He obtained a Master’s degree in Geography from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and has worked with geographic information systems for many years. He has also taught both physical and human geography at the University of Alaska – Anchorage, which was the impetus for this book.
Lectures
News! The holidays are coming. This is a great gift for any armchair scientist. The author will be selling in person at the ReadAlaska Bookfair at the Anchorage Museum Thanksgiving weekend.
Interesting Fact * Picea is the genus of the spruce tree, which is plentiful in Southcentral Alaska.Christmas is on the way. " This is a great gift for any armchair scientist! |