The following are a selection of new books . The public can access the books at the library for reference purposes only. If you are a member of the Ministry and you wish to borrow a book, just send an email message to the librarian. If the book is out, it will be reserved on the library computer system for you.
Association of Exploration Geochemists; Cookenboo, Harrison; Ettlinger, Art et al. Diamond exploration methods and case studies. The Association, 1999. 553.82/D537/1999.
Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia;Levson, V.M.; Bean, Stephen et al. Earthquakes, geology and earthquake engineering on Southern Vancouver Island. The Association, 1999. 551.22/A849/1999.
Attanasi, Emil D. Economics and the 1995 assessment of United States oil and gas resources. U.S.Geological Survey 1997. USGSC 1145.
Atwater,Brian F. ;Cisternas,Marco;Bourgeiois, Joanne et al. Surviving a tsunam-lessons from Chile, Hawaii and Japan. U.S. Geological Survey .1999. USGSC 1187.
Bednarski, Jan M. Quartenary geology of Northeastern Alberta. Geological Survey of Canada.,1999. GSC Bulletin 535.
Bloch, J.D. ; Schroder-Adams, C.;Leckie, D.A. et al. Sedimentology , micropaleontology , geochemistry, and hydrocarbon potential of shale from the cretaceous Lower Colorado Group in Western Canada. Geological Society of Canada .GSC Bulletin 531
B.C. Environment. Revising British Columbia's waste discharge permit fee system : a discussion paper.
B.C.Environment, Lands and Parks. 1992. 344.711/R454.
British Columbia. Oil and Gas Commission . Annual Report. 1998-99.
BC Hydro. BK Marketing Den et al. Electric heating guidelines. Power Smart. 697.045/B855.
Bacon, Cynthia D;Till, Alison B. et al. Geologic studies in Alaska by the U.S. Geological Survey 1992. U.S. Geological Survey 1993.U.S.G.S.Bulletin 2068.
Bargar, Keith E. ;Keith, Terry E. Hydrothermal mineralogy of core from geothermal drill holes at Newberry Volcano Oregon. U.S. Geological Survey 1999. U.S. G.S.PP 1578.
Boe, Bryan;Oregon State University;Bonneville Power. Builder's field guide to energy efficient construction; Northwest energy code. Oregon State University. 690.22/B669/1990.
Bohlen, Steven R. Geology for a changing world. U.S.Geological Survey 1998.U.S. Geological Survey , 1998.USGS C 1172.
Breed, Carol S.;Reheis, Marith . Desert winds: monitoring wind-related surface processes in Arizona, New Mexico, California. U.S. Geological Survey, 1999. U.S. G.S. PP 1598.
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority/B.C. Power Exchange Corp. Application of British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority to the Minister of Employment and Investment for an Energy Removal Certificate. BC Hydro 1999. 333.793212/B862/1999.
British Columbia Power Exchange Corp. Application of British Columbia Power Exchange Corp to the Minister of Employment and Investment for Energy Removal Certificate July 1999 (replacing Energy Removal Certificate E01-9207). Powerex 1999. 333.793212/B862P/1999.
B.C. Ministry of Environment. Defoliator management guidebook.BC Min.of Environment,1995.634.9 D314.
B.C. Ministry of Environment/B.C. Ministry of Forests. Dwarf Mistletoe management guidebook. BC Min.of Environment, 1995. 634.9/D989/1995
B.C. Ministry of Environment/B.C. Ministry of Forests. Fish stream identification guidebook. BC Min.of Environment. 1995.634.9/ B532/ 1995.
B.C. Ministry of Environment/B.C. Ministry of Forests.Forest development plan guidebook.BC Min.of Forests,1995. 634.9/F729.
B.C. Ministry of Environment/B.C. Ministry of Forests.Forest fertilization guidebook.BC Min.of Environment,1995.634.9/F738
B.C. Ministry of Environment/B.C. Ministry of Forests.Green-up Guidebook. BC Min.of Environment, 1995.634.9/G815.
B.C. Ministry of Environment/B.C. Ministry of Forests.Interior watershed assessment procedure guidebook(IWAP)
Level 1 analysis. BC Min.of Environment, 1995. 551.48/I61.
B.C. Ministry of Environment/B.C. Ministry of Forests.Lake classification and lakeshore management guidebook; Kamloops forest region. BC Min.of Environment, 1996. 551.48/L192.
B.C. Ministry of Environment/B.C. Ministry of Forests.Lake classification and lakeshore management guidebook:
Nelson Forest Region. BC Min.of Environment ,1996. 551.48/N192.
B.C. Ministry of Environment/B.C. Ministry of Forests.Logging plan guidebook.BC Min.of Environment, 1995. 634.9/L831.
B.C. Ministry of Environment/B.C. Ministry of Forests.Management of terminal weevils in British Columbia.BC Min.of Environment,1996. 634.9/T266.
B.C. Ministry of Environment/B.C. Ministry of Forests. Pruning guidebook BC Min.of Environment, 1995. 634.9/P972.
B.C. Ministry of Environment/B.C. Ministry of Forests. Riparian management area guidebook. BC Min.of Environment, 1995. 333.91/R588.
B.C. Ministry of Environment/B.C. Ministry of Forests. Root disease management guidebook. BC Min.of Environment, 1995. 634.9/R782.
B.C. Ministry of Environment/B.C. Ministry of Forests. Silviculture surveys guidebook. BC Min.of Environment, 1995. 634.9/S586.
B.C. Ministry of Environment/B.C. Ministry of Forests. Site preparation guidebook. BC Min.of Environment, 1995. 634.9/S623
.B.C. Ministry of Environment/B.C. Ministry of Forests. Trails and recreation facilities guidebook. BC Min.of Environment, 1995. 711.558/T767.
B.C. Ministry of Environment/B.C. Ministry of Forests. Biodiversity guidebook. BC Min.of Environment, 1995. 574.5/B615.
B.C. Ministry of Environment/B. C. Ministry of Forests. Boundary marking guidebook. BC Min.of Environment. 1995. 634.9/B765.
B.C. Ministry of Environment/B. C. Ministry of Forests.Coastal watershed assessment procedure guidebook. BC Min.of Environment, 1995.551.48/C652.
B.C. Ministry of Environment/B. C. Ministry of Forests.Community watershed guidebook. BC Min.of Environment, 1996 333.73/C734.
B.C.Land Policy Branch. Guidelines for the rehabilitation of Crown Land. Occasional Paper no. 4.BC Min.of Lands, Parks and Housing. 354.7110082/G947/1986.
BC Ministry of Forests. Timber supply review: Williams Lake TSA Timber Supply Analysis.BC Min.of Forests,1994.333.7511/T583/1994.
British Columbia Technical and Research Committee on Reclamation;BC Ministry of Energy and Mines; B.C. Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks et al. Proceedings of the 23rd annual B.C. Mine Reclamation Symposium. The Committee, 1999. 631.64/M664/1999.
Campbell, John A. Surficial geology, Denare Beach-Schist Lake, Saskatchewan, Manitoba. Geological Survey of Canada,1997.GSC Map 1919A.
Canada. Natural Resources Canada. Mineral and Metal Sector. Canadian Minerals Yearbook 1998.Canada. Min.of Public Works.CAN/NRC/CMYB 1998.
Canadian Institute of Resources Law; Ross, Moniqueet al. Disposition of natural resources: options and issues for Northern Lands. The Institute ,1997.346.719044/D611/1997.
Cawood, P.A. Geology , Corner Brook Lake Region, Newfoundland. Geological Survey of Canada, 1998.GSC Map 1893A.
Chao, E.C.T. The Sedimentary carbonate-hosted Giant Bayan Obo REE-Fe-Nb Ore Deposit of Inner Mongolia, China: A cornerstone example for Giant Polymetallic ore deposits of hydrothermal origin. U.S. Geological Survey, 1997. USGSB 2143.
Commission on Geological Sciences for Environmental planning (COGEOENVIRONMENT);Marker, Brian;Mulder, Ed.et al. Kemampanan Ekosistem bandar. Jabatan Mineral dan Geosains Malaysia, 1999. VF 2095.
Condon, Steven M. Geology of the Pennsylvanian and Permian Cutler Group and Permian Kaibab Limestone in the Paradox basin, Southeastern Utah and Southwestern Colorado. U.S. Geological Survey, 1997. USGSB 2000-P.
Cordey, F. Radiolaires des complexes d'accretion de la Cordillere Canadienne . Geological Survey of Canada. Bulletin 509.
Dabbs, Frank. Preston Manning: the roots of reform.Greystone Books, 1997. 971.064/P939.
Dinehart, Randal L. Sediment transport at Gaging Stations near Mount St. Helens, Washington , 1980-90.Data
Collection and analysis. U.S.Geological Survey 1998.USGPP 1573.
Dredge, L.A.;Ward, B.C.;Kerr, D.E. et al.Surficial geology, Kikerk Lake, DIstrict of Mackenzie, Northwest Territories. Geological Survey of Canada,1998. GSC Map 1909A.
Du Bray, Edward A. ; Harlan, S.S. et al. Geology, age and tectonic setting of the Cretaceous Sliderock Mountain Volcano, Montana. U.S. Geological Survey , 1998.USGSPP 1602.
Eash, David. Effects of the 1993 flood on the determination of flood magnitude and frequency in Iowa. U.S. Geological Survey , 1997. USGSC 1120-K.
Finch, Warren Irvin.Uranium , its impact on the National and Global energy mix and its history, distribution, production , nuclear fuel cycle, future and relation to the environment. U.S. Geological Survey ,1997. USGSC 1141.
Floyd, J.D.Geology of the Carrick Loch Doon district. Natural Environment Research Council, 1999.BCS/Sheet Memoir/8W,8E.
Fyles, J.G.;McNeil, D.H.;Matthews,J.V.et al. Geology of Hvitland Beds (Late Pliocene),White Point Lowland, Ellesmere Island, Northwest Territories. Geological Survey of Canada, 1998. GSC Bull. 512.
Fraser Institute / Jones, Laura. Fraser Institute Survey of Mining Companies Operating in North America. The Institute. 1999. 338.2097/F841/1999.
Gabrielse, H. Figure 64.Schematic ,structural cross sections to accompany maps 1907A and 1908A. Geological Survey of Canada, 1998. GSC Map 1907A-1908A.
Gray, John E. ;Riehle, J. R. Geologica studies in Alaska by the U.S. Geological Survey,1998. U.S.G.S.PP 1595.
Grubb, Hayes. Summary of hydrology of the regional aquifer systems, Gulf Coastal Plain, South-central United States. U.S.Geological Survey , 1998. USGPP 1416-A.
Hacquebard,Peter A. Petrographic, physico-chemical,and coal facies studies of Ten Major Seams of the Sydney Coalfield of Nova Scotia. Geological Survey of Canada, 1998. GSC Bull.520.
Harlan,S.S.Paleomagnetic and 40Ar/39Ar geochronologic data fr om late Proterozoic Mafaic Dikes and Sills, Montana and Wyoming.U.S.Geological Survey,. 1997.USGSPP 1580.
Harrill, James R. ; Prudic, David E. et al. Aquifer systems in the Great Basin Region of Nevada, Utah, and Adjacent States-Summary Report. U.S.Geological Survey,1998. USGPP 1409-A.
Harris,Ruth A. . The Loma Prieta, California , Earthquake of October 17,1989-forecasts. U.S.Geological Survey, 1998. USGSPP 1550-B.
Henderson, P.J. Surficial geology,English Brook,Manitoba. Geological Survey of Canada,1998. GSC Map 1898A.
Henry,Thomas W. The Brachiopod Antiquatonia coloradoensis(Girty)from the Upper Morrowan and Atokan (Lower Middle Pennsylvanian of the United States).USGSB 1588.
Highton,A.J.Solid geology of the Aviemore District. Natural Environmental Research Council,1999. BGS/Sheet Memoir 74E.
Hodgson, D.A.;Nixon, F.M.Ground ice volumes determined from Shallow cores from western Fosheim Peninsula , Ellesmere Island, Northwest Territories. Geological Survey of Canada,1998.GSC Bull. 507.
Horton, Wright J.Forum on geologic mapping applications in the Washington-Baltimore Urban area. U.S.Geological Survey,1997.USGSC 1148.
Houston, Robert S. ; Marlatt, Gordon. Proterozoic geology of the Granite Villiage area, Albany and Laramie Counties, Wyoming compared with that of the Sierra Madre and Medicine Bow Mountains of Southeastern Wyoming. U.S. Geological Survey,1997. USGSB 2159.
Jackson, L.E. Jr. Surficial geology, Blairmore, Alberta. Geological Survey of Canada,1998. GSC Map 1930A.
Jackson, L.E. Jr. Surficial geology, Maycroft, Alberta. Geological Survey of Canada,1998. GSC Map 1928A.
Jackson, L.E. Jr. Surficial geology, Turner Valley, Alberta. Geological Survey of Canada,1998. GSC Map 1925A.
Jessen, Sabine. The wilderness vision for British Columbia. Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society,1996. 333.78/W673.
Johnson, Edward A. Lithofacies, depositional environments and regional stratigraphy of the Lower Eocene Ghazij formation , Balochistan, Pakistan. U.S.Geological Survey, 1999. USGSPP 1599.
Johnstone, Bill. Coal dust in my blood. B.C.Provincial Museum,1980.331.7622330/C652/1980.
Kettles, Inez. M. Surficial geology,Vein Lake, Ontario. Geological Survey of Canada, 1998. GSC Map 1921A.
Kirkemo, Harold;Newman, William, et al. Gold.U.S. Geological Survey,1990.VF 2302.
Kleinkopf, M. Dean. Geophysical interpretations of the Libby Thrust Belt, Northwestern Montana. U.S. Geological Survey,1997.USGSPP 1546.
Komoo, I. ; Mogana, S. N. Landslides in Kuala Lumpur. Institute for Environment and Development. VF2096.
Kropschot, Susan J. ; Grimes, David et al. Geochemical Studies of rare earth elements in the Portuguese Pyrite Belt, and geologic and geochemical controls on Gold Distribution. U.S. Geological Survey, 1998. USGS PP 1596.
Leboe, E.R. Surficial geology , Brocket ,Alberta. Geological Survey of Canada, 1998. GSC Maps 1931A.
Leboe, E.R. Surficial geology , Pincher Creek ,Alberta. Geological Survey of Canada, 1998. GSC Maps 1933A.
Legg, I.C.; Johnston, T. P. ; Mitchell, W. I. et al. Geology of the country around Derrygonnelly and Marble Arch. Geol.Survey of Northern Ireland.,1998.GSNI/Sheet Memoir 44,56,43.
Lemmen, D. S. ;Vance, R.E. , Campbell,I.A. et al. Geomorphic systems of the Pallister Triangle, Southern Canadian Prairies: description and response to changing climate.GSC , 1998.Geol.Survey Bulletin 521.
Lemmen, D. S. ;Vance, R.E.Holocene climate and environmental change in the Pallister Triangle: a geoscientific context for evaluating the impacts of climate change on the Southern Canadian Prairies.GSC, 1999.Geol.Survey Bulletin 534.
Lemmen, D. S. Surficial geology, Buffalo Lake, District of MacKenzie;Northwest Territories.Geological Surveyof Canada, 1998.Geol.Survey Map 1906A.
Lemmen, D. S. Surficial geology, Klewi River, District of MacKenzie;Northwest Territories.Geological Surveyof Canada, 1998.Geol.Survey Map 1905A.
Lowe, C. ; Best, M.E. ; Seemann, D.A. et al. Shallow subsurface mapping using an integrated geophysical approach, Northern Vancouver Island, B.C. Geological Survey of Canada, 1995. GSC Open File 3195.
Lowes, Brian E. Metamorphic petrology and structural geology of the area east of Harrison Lake, B.C. Univ. of Washington Ph.D. Thesis. 557.1137/L917/1972.
Lucas, Stephen . Final report on the Geological Survey of Canada Bedrock Geoscience program workshop February 23-25,1997. Geological Society of Canada.Miscellaneous Report 65.
Major Industrial Accidents Council of Canada. Risk based land use planning guidelines. The Council . 1995.
333.7313/R595/1995
Major Industrial Accidents Council of Canada. MIACC Lists of Hazardous Substances 1994. The Council.1994.
363.1790289/M234/1994
Major Industrial Accidents Council of Canada. 1998 PPR status report : prevention preparedness and response. The Council, 1999. 363.34/N714/1999.
Major Industrial Accidents Council of Canada.Risk assessment guidelines for municipalities and industry-an initial screening tool. The Council 1997. 363.64/R595A/1997.
Mantle, Grace. Union holdings list of coalbed methane materials. Institute of Sedimentary Petroleum Geology.1994. VF 1543.
Massey, N.; Alldrick, D.;Lefebure, D et al. Potential for subaqueous hot-spring (Eskay Creek)deposits in British Columbia. GSB, 1999. BCGSB/Open File 1999-14.
Mattock, Chris; BC Hydro. Designing the energy saving home. Power Smart . 333.79 M444.
Mayr, U;Freitas,T.de; Beauchamp,B et al. The geology of Devon Island North of 76, Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Geological Survey of Canada, 1998. GSC Bull. 526.
McMechan, M.E. Geology and structure cross-section, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Alberta . Geological Survey of Canada,1998.GSC Map 1920A.
McMechan, Robert D. Stratigraphy, sedimentology, structure and tectonic implications of the Oligocene Kishenehn Formation, Flathead Valley Graben, Southeastern British Columbia. Queen's University . Ph.D. Thesis 1981. 557.1165/M167/1981.
Monro, S.K. Geology of the Irvine district (Scotland).Natural Environment Research Council, 1999. BGS/Sheet Memoir 22W,21E.
Morrow, D.W. Lower Paleozoic stratigraphy of Northern Yukon Territory and Northwestern District of Mackenzie. Geological Survey of Canada,1999. GSC/Bulletin 538.
Morrow, D.W. ;Dubord, M.P.;Uyeno, T.T.et al. Lower Paleozoic stratigraphy of Northern Yukon Territory and Northwestern District of Mackenzie. Geological Society of Canada .GSC Bulletin 538.
Murnighan, John K. Bargaining games. William Morrow & Co.,1992.302.3/M978.
Natural Resources Canada. State of Canada's Forests: the People's Forests 1997-98. NRC, 1998. 634.9 S797.
Nelson, W.John. Bedrock geology of the Paducah 1&2 CUSMAP Quadrangle, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Missouri.U.S.Geological Survey,1998.USGSB 2150-B.
Nigg, J.M. ;Mileti, Dennis S. et al. The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of OCtober 17,1989-recovery , mitigation and reconstruction. U.S.Geological Survey ,1998.USGS 1553-D.
Norris, A.W.;Uyeno.T.T.Middle Devonian Brachiopods,conodonts, stratigraphic and transgressive-regressive cycles, Pine Point Area, South of Great Slave Lake, District of Mackenzie,N.W.T.Geological Survey of Canada,1998.GSC Bull. 522.
Palmer, Curtis A. The chemical analysis of Argonne premium coal samples. U.S.Geological Survey ,1997. USGSB 2144.
Pitman, Janet K. ; Henry, Mitchell E et al. Diagenesis and reservoir quality of the Upper MIssissippian aux vases sandstone, Illinois Basin. U.S.Geological Survey,2000.USGSPP 1609.
Pitman, Janet K. ;Goldhaber, Martin B. ; Spoetl, Christoph et al. Regional diagenetic patterns in the St. Peter Sandstone : implications for brine migration in the Illinois Basin. U.S.Geological Survey,1997.USGSB 2094-A.
Poulsen,K.H.;Robert, F. ;Dube, B. et al. Geological classification of Canadian gold deposits. Geological Survey of Canada,2000.GSC Bull.540.
Pratt, Walden.Conterminous United States mineral resource assessment program-background information to accompany folios of geologic and mineral resource maps of the Harrison 1&2 quadrangle , Missouri and Arkansas and the Joplin 1&2 quadrangle , Kansas and Missouri.US.Geological Survey ,1997.USGSC 1140.
Price, William Andrew. ;B.C.Committee on Molybdenum Issues in reclamation.Molybdenum issues in reclamation proceedings of the 1999 workshop.Bitech Publ.,1999.631.64/M731/1999.
Rigsby,Catherine A.;Garrison,Robert E. ;Ingle, J.R.;James C. et al.Paleogeography of the Western Transverse Range Province,California:New evidence from the Late Oligocene and Early Miocene Vaqueros formation -T.U.S.Geological Survey ,1998.USGSB 1995-T,U.V.
Rogers, A.M. Assessing earthquake hazards and reducing risk in the Pacific Northwest.U.S.Geological Survey ,1998. USGPP 1560/vol.2.
Satter, Abdus. ;Thakur,Ganesh.Integrated petroleum reservoir management: a team approach.Penwell Publ.,1994.622.3382/P61.
Siever, Raymond. Sand. W.H. Freeman & Co.553.6 S573.
Switzer, Josephine C. ;Jungblut, Walter.Catalogue of U.S.Geological Survey Strong -Motion records 1994.U.S.Geological Survey 1997.USGSC 1152.
Szymanski, Maciej b. Evaluation of safety of tailings dams. Bitech Publ.,1999.622.7 S999.
Taylor, Michael E. ;Ross,Reuben J. ;Sweet, Walter C et al. Early paleozoic biochronology of the Great Basin, Western United States. U.S.Geological Survey ,1997.USGSPP 1579.
Terra Remote Sensing Inc.Potential marine geohazards in the Hecate and Queen Charlotte basins. BC Min.of Energy, Mines and Northern Development,1999.363.7394/T323/1999.
Thomas, L.Holzer.The Loma Prieta, California, earthquake of October 17,1989-liquefaction.U.S.Geological Survey ,1998.USGSPP 1551-B.
Thompson,Robert S. ;Anderson, Katherine;Bartlein, Patrick et al.Atlas of Relations between climatic parameters and distributions of important trees and shrubs in North America-introduction and conifers.U.S.Geological Survey ,2000.USGSPP 1650-A.
Thompson,Robert S. ;Anderson, Katherine;Bartlein, Patrick et al.Atlas of Relations between climatic parameters and distributions of important trees and shrubs in North America-hardwoods.U.S.Geological Survey ,2000.USGSPP 1650-B.
Thompson,Robert S. A Strategy for assessing potential future,changes in climate, hydrology,and vegetation in the western U.S.U.S.Geological Survey,1998.USGSC 1153.
Thompson,Tommy B. ;Geological Assn.of Canada.Carlin-type Au deposits of the North American Cordillera: what are they?where are they?The Association,2000.553.41/C282/2000.
Vanderwerf,Pieter.;Munsell,W.K;Portland Cement Assn.et al.Insulating concrete forms. McGraw Hill, 1996. 693.5/VM242.
Vanderwerf,Pieter.;Munsell,W.K;Portland Cement Assn.et al.THe Portland Cement Association's guide to concrete homebuilding systems.McGraw Hill, 1995. 693.5/V242.
Wahl, Arthur D.;Isaacs, C.M.;Keller, Margaret et al. Cenozoic deformation of the Franciscan complex, eastern Santa Maria Basin, California. U.S.Geological Survey ,1995.USGSB 1995-W,X.
Westjohn,David .Hydrogeologic framework of the Michigan Basin Regional Aquifer system.U.S.Geological Survey,1998.USGSPP1418.
Williams,Richard S.Jr.;Ferrigno, Jane G. et al. Satellite image atlas of glaciers of the world South America.U.S.Geological Survey,1998.USGSPP 1386-I.
Wolf,Stephen C. Are North Slope surface alluvial fans pre-Holocene relicts?U.S.Geological Survey,1998.USGSPP 1605.
Wolfe,Stephen A. Living with the frozen ground ; a field guide to permafrost in Yellowknife, N.W.T.Geological Survey of Canada,1998.GSC MR64.
Worker's Compensation Board of B.C.Statistical Services. Occupational Health and Safety & Regulation;BC Regulation 296/97 Book;Index & User Guide.,1997.344.711'0465'02636/O21