Sand

Did you know that the Sand Mountain in Nevada emits a low C, while dunes in Chile sound an F, and those in Morocco a G? Michael Welland is a geologist with a passion for sand. His book looks at every aspect of it - sand in grains, rocks, and vast and magnificent landscapes on which the wind plays haunting melodies. Packed with fascinating science, laced with tales of explorers, sand art, and the tribes of the desert, it cuts across geology, physics, chemistry, literature, and art to provide a feast for all those intrigued by the natural world.