Recommended Australian Geology Books

AusIMM members may be interested in new self-published books by Barney Stevens and Phil Brown that are easy to read and beautifully illustrated.

Bent, broken and Melted, Broken Hill- The Rocks Speak by Brian (Barney) Stevens is available for $50 + postage from bhillexpertise@gmail.com

• Broken Hill geology has fascinated and baffled scientists for over a century. Now many of these secrets have been unravelled. This book makes the wonders of the rocks accessible to a range of people from the interested amateur to the student, researcher and geologist. This book includes scientific controversies, challenges to long-held theories and ideas for future research.

Australian Hydrogeography by Philip John Brown is available for $500 + $30 postage from philjohnbrown@gmail.com

• Australia Hydrogeography covers the anything or everything of groundwater, soil water, and surface water. The book is aimed at safeguarding our water resources, minimizing contamination and to get us to think of solutions. A very enjoyable read and not just a book of formulas and complex 3D modelling. An easy read.