So, part of the reason I did the science exchange (besides my love of the subject) was because I am going to start working on a second degree in geology in the fall. I think these two books will make some excellent summer reading to prep me for coursework. The first is a study of the nearby state of Virginia and its geologic profile. The second is a broad overview of the field of geology, with many topics addressed. I'm so excited to start reading these, I put them at the top of my reading list. Thanks so very much!

Second gift arrived, and it's equally cool. It's a minimalist poster about various disasters. I'm going to acquire a frame in the near future and hang it in my home office. Sorry about the stock photo, but it's kinda hard to take a good picture of a rolled up poster by yourself.