From the reviews: "e;...This is an extremely useful reference text for the sedimentary geologist to own. It is well produced with clear illustrations and text, and gives excellent factual information on a large number of topics."e;(Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology)"e;...represents a significant contribution to the literature of geoscience. It should be in the library of anyone seriously intereted in sedimentology."e;(Marine Geology)"e;This book is still unsurpassed in providing a good, basic synthesis of modern sedimentary environments, especially the physical attributes of the deposits being formed and the processes responsible..."e; (Sedimentary Geology)