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a list of learning objectives and ends withhomework and computer problems. Solutionsto selected odd-numbered problemsare listed in the back so that students cantrack their progress. Moreover, the sevenchapters of the book are supplementedby an extensive Appendix which containsmathematical and computational backgroundlike complex numbers, scalarsand vectors, matrix algebra, vector transformations,vector calculus, sphericalcoordinates and scientific programming.The long number of diagrams and otherfigures is an additional, positive ingredientof the book’s content. However, picturesfrom the macroseismic field are obviouslylacking from chapters where such materialcould be useful, like the Chapters 1, 4and 5. This is possibly explained by thatthe book does not cover every topic ofthe earthquake science, like macroseismologyand earthquake geology, but itrather focuses on the geophysical andmethodological interrelations betweenseismology and earth structure.There is no doubt that the publicationis a valuable learning tool for advancedundergraduate and beginning graduatestudents and a useful reference book notonly for seismologists but also for solidearth scientists in general.Dr. Gerassimos PapadopoulosInstitute of Geodynamics, NationalObservatory of AthensPO Box 20048, 11810 Athens,Greeceg.papad@egelados.gein.noa.grTHE EGGS 26
ESA’s new Observing the Earth Portalhttp://www.esa.int/export/esaEO/ESA has redesigned and relaunchedits Observing the Earth Portal. The portaloffers information and links to highlightthe growing number of Earth Observationapplications, and features a massof information on the full scope of ESAremote sensing activities.The site is certainly worth a visit forearth scientists.Directory of Open Access Journalshttp://www.doaj.org/This web site provides a directory ofopen access journals. The backgroundfor this project, as provided by its website operators:Aim & Scope: The aim of the Directoryof Open Access Journals is toincrease the visibility and ease of useof open access scientific and scholarlyjournals thereby promoting their increasedusage and impact.The Directory aims to be comprehensiveand cover all open access scientificand scholarly journals that use aquality control system to guarantee thecontent.In short, a one stop shop for users toOpen Access Journals.Definitions: Definition “Open Access”Journal: We define open accessjournals as journals that use a fundingmodel that does not charge readers orTHE EGGS 27
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