N O T E Not Of This Earth

Notes of a Tourist on Planet Earth Some questions haunt humanity on a daily basis, or at the very least make it scratch its collective head. Why shouldn’t one wear black? Who is the emitting the most greenhouse gases? What hybrids could result from genetic engineering, and what kind of secret life does ethanol have? How can one sound halfway intelligent at an art gallery or survive a poetry open mic? Most importantly of all, who do you have to please to get a table at that restaurant everybody’s talking it? In NOTES OF A TOURIST ON PLANET EARTH, seasoned traveler and award-winning writer J.D. Smith answers these questions and more, many more, in stories, lists, poems and essays, along with pieces that no category could hope to contain without undergoing elective surgery. Based on research in world capitals, the bars of eight time zones and a distressing number of degree programs, this collection combines wit and erudition in ways that will make Woody Allen and Roy Blount, Jr. hear footsteps-and have Rachael Ray taking a long, hard look at herself.

Interesting Facts about Earth Planet: Planets, Oceans, Galaxies, Continents, Rocks & Earthquakes Fun Facts for Kids & Adults (Amazing Facts about Everything) covers encyclopedia terminology with more than 3000 awesome facts and details about the planet earth (Planets, Oceans, Galaxies, Continents, Rocks & Earthquakes). This book is helpful for kids and adults to prepare for competitive exams and to learn general knowledge. The book chapter "Earth: A Planet Facts" includes amazing facts about Introduction to Earth Planet, Formation of Earth, Composition of Earth, Existence of Life, Existence of Water, Size of Earth, Shape of Earth, The driest place on Earth, Snowball Earth Theory, and Atmospheric Pressure of Earth. The book chapter "Layers of Earth Facts" includes amazing facts about Introduction to Layers of Earth, Crust, Upper Mantle, Lower Mantle, Outer Core, and Inner Core. The book chapter "Continents Facts" includes amazing facts about Introduction to Continents, Formation of the Continents, Positions of the Continents, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia. The book chapter "Oceans Facts" includes amazing facts about Introduction to Oceans, Why Oceans are blue, Depth of Ocean, Oceans are full of Gold, Ocean Pressure, There's an ice sheet larger than the continent, The planets longest mountain range is underwater, An Ocean that is wider than the moon, An iceberg could provide drinking water for five years, The planets biggest waterfall, Majority of Earth's volcanic activity, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Antarctic Ocean (Southern Ocean), and Arctic Ocean. The book chapter "Minerals Facts" includes amazing facts about Introduction to Minerals, Minerals and Mineral groups, Mineral Formation, Types of minerals, and Mining and Mineral use. The book chapter "Rocks Facts" includes amazing facts about Introduction to Rocks, Characteristics and Origins, he Rarity of Gold, Gemstones Value and Uses, Rock Types and Formation, Types of Rocks, Igneous Rocks, Sedimentary Rocks, and Metamorphic Rocks. The book chapter "Atmosphere of Earth Facts" includes amazing facts about Introduction to Atmosphere of Earth, Composition of Earth's Atmosphere, Atmospheric Layers, Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, and Exosphere. The book chapter "Earthquakes Facts" includes amazing facts about Introduction to Earthquakes, Plate techtonics, Stress in the Earth's crust, The Nature of Earthquakes, Measuring and Predicting Earthquakes, and Staying Safe in Earthquakes. The book chapter "Volcanoes Facts" includes amazing facts about Introduction to Volcanoes, Where Volcanoes are Located, Volcanic Eruptions, Hawaiian Eruption, Strombolian Eruption, Plinian eruption, Vulcanian Eruption, Lava Domes, Surtseyan Eruption, Why are volcanic eruptions dangerous, How could volcanic eruptions generate tsunamis?, How do geologists measure volcanic eruptions?, How can volcanic eruptions change the surface of earth?, How did volcanoes contribute to the formation of oceans?, Volcanic Landforms and Geothermic Activity, and The Fascinating World of Volcanoes. The book chapter "Stars, Galaxies and the Universe Facts" includes amazing facts about Introduction to Stars, Galaxies and the Universe, The Fascinating World of Stars, Formation of Stars, A star is born, The Life Cycle of Stars, Big Bang, Types of Stars, Red dwarfs, Yellow Dwarfs, Blue Giants, Red Giants, Neutron Star, White Dwarfs, Unique Facts about stars, Galaxies, Fascinating Facts about Galaxies, Look into the Diverse and Unique Galaxies, and The Milky Way Galaxy. The book chapter "Erosion and Deposition Facts" includes amazing facts about Introduction to Erosion and Deposition, Water Erosion and Deposition, Wave erosion and deposition, Wind erosion and deposition, Glacial erosion, and Erosion and Deposition by Gravity. The book chapter "Landforms Facts" includes amazing facts about Introduction to Landforms, Landforms: Natural Features That Shape Our World, Mountains: A Natural Wonder with Global Significance, Fascinating Facts and Figures about Landforms. The book chapter "Evidence about Earth's Past Facts" includes amazing facts about Introduction to Evidence about Earth's Past, Fossils: A Window into the Past and the Evolution of Life, Relative Ages of Rocks, Absolute Ages of Rocks, Early Earth ,The Precambrian, Phanerozoic Earth History, and Uncovering the Mysteries of Earth's Biological Evolution. The book chapter "Ecosystems and Human Populations Facts" includes amazing facts about Introduction to Ecosystems and Human Populations, Exploring Ecosystems, The Carbon Cycle and the Nitrogen Cycle, The Impact of Human Population, and Growth on Ecology. The book chapter "Weathering and Formation of Soil Facts" includes amazing facts about Introduction to Weathering and Formation of Soil, Weathering, The Critical Role of Soils, and Types of soils. Enjoy quick learning with Amazing Facts!

Published as a souvenir for vistors to Wyld's Great Globe contains an introductory section on the earth and its place in the solar system followed by entries on the world's regions. Includes a section on Antarctica and Australia.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.