In this engrossing and accessible book, Doug Macdougall explores the causes and effects of ice ages that have gripped our planet throughout its history, from th

This book describes the effects of cold climates on the surface of the earth. Using scientific principles, the authors describe the evolution of ground thermal

By tracing the English word permafrost back to its Russian roots, this unique intellectual history uncovers the multiple, contested meanings of permafrost as a

The ultimate portrait of the earth's Polar Regions.

"This is a highly readable account of the nature of ice ages throughout earth's history and the evolution of their scientific understanding since the introducti