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This offer only applies to Alabama school teachers and school librarians. You can get free copies of Lost Worlds in Alabama Rocks, the fantastic, profusely illustrated book about the last half a billion years of Alabama's history, written by Dr. Jim Lacefield. This book is written for high school students, which means it is also perfect for adults who don't know much about geology but want to learn. The book consists of short sections, each of which describes a particular subject, such as Pennsylvanian coal deposits, which is important to Alabama geology. If you are not a teacher or librarian, you can buy the book from the Alabama Museum of Natural History, which is located in Tuscaloosa (but there is information about the book on their website). The book is available from a number of online booksellers, but you will get the best price from the publisher.

Lost Worlds found again

Lost Worlds in Alabama Rocks was the most important geological education book ever published in Alabama. It presented a comprehensive look at half a billion years of Earth history, was written at an appropriate level for the public, and was profusely illustrated. Now, a second edition has been turned in to the publisher, and is scheduled to be published by the end of the summer. The new edition very closely resembles the first, except it is about half again as long. The new edition is more comprehensive, and not wordier. I will tell you more when the book is available. For now, know that what was once one of the best geology-of-a-state books will soon be a great deal better. Rejoice!

By the way, the first edition is already a serious collector's item. If you can find a copy for less than $300, count yourself lucky.