the publication in question is a guide to local geology that is poorly formatted and lacks essential information. it is intended to be attractive and easy to handle, with no more than one or two folded maps. the ideal format would be a well-printed, concise publication that lies flat on a desk or drafting board, such as the saskatoon folio or spence taylor's atlas. however, the authors have failed to present geological information in a way that is accessible to the layman, requiring a seven-page glossary of geological terms. the text lacks a geological section on edmonton's subsurface, which is essential for non-geologists to understand the three-dimensional nature of geological studies. the authors' provincial loyalty is evident in their reference list, which includes mostly albertan publications, with only seven foreign references. the saskatoon folio, a pioneer publication in this field, is not even mentioned. the publication is a disservice to the cause of developing a wider appreciation of geology in urban development. the authors could improve the publication by doing some general reading and presenting the information in a more accessible format. the book "depositional sedimentary environments" is a well-written, well-illustrated textbook of descriptive sedimentology. it covers a wide variety of depositional environments and includes detailed descriptions of sedimentary structures and textures. the book is divided into two parts: the first part discusses physical and biological primary sedimentary structures, while the second part describes sedimentary features in modern environments such as aeolian, lacustrine, brackish, nearshore marine, continental shelf-slope, and deep-sea. the book also covers various climatic settings, including glacial, temperate, mediterranean, arid, and tropical. the book is a useful reference for professionals and enthusiasts alike. however, it lacks information on the dynamics of depositional environments and the methods of sediment identification and analysis. despite these limitations, the book is a useful addition to any collection. the book "tidal deposits" is a casebook of recent examples and fossil counterparts, bringing together brief descriptions of modern and ancient tidal deposits. it includes ten modern siliciclastic examples, twelve ancient siliciclastic examples, four modern carbonate examples, and seven ancient carbonate examples. the book is beautifully illustrated and well-edited. it is a valuable resource for understanding tidal deposits.the publication in question is a guide to local geology that is poorly formatted and lacks essential information. it is intended to be attractive and easy to handle, with no more than one or two folded maps. the ideal format would be a well-printed, concise publication that lies flat on a desk or drafting board, such as the saskatoon folio or spence taylor's atlas. however, the authors have failed to present geological information in a way that is accessible to the layman, requiring a seven-page glossary of geological terms. the text lacks a geological section on edmonton's subsurface, which is essential for non-geologists to understand the three-dimensional nature of geological studies. the authors' provincial loyalty is evident in their reference list, which includes mostly albertan publications, with only seven foreign references. the saskatoon folio, a pioneer publication in this field, is not even mentioned. the publication is a disservice to the cause of developing a wider appreciation of geology in urban development. the authors could improve the publication by doing some general reading and presenting the information in a more accessible format. the book "depositional sedimentary environments" is a well-written, well-illustrated textbook of descriptive sedimentology. it covers a wide variety of depositional environments and includes detailed descriptions of sedimentary structures and textures. the book is divided into two parts: the first part discusses physical and biological primary sedimentary structures, while the second part describes sedimentary features in modern environments such as aeolian, lacustrine, brackish, nearshore marine, continental shelf-slope, and deep-sea. the book also covers various climatic settings, including glacial, temperate, mediterranean, arid, and tropical. the book is a useful reference for professionals and enthusiasts alike. however, it lacks information on the dynamics of depositional environments and the methods of sediment identification and analysis. despite these limitations, the book is a useful addition to any collection. the book "tidal deposits" is a casebook of recent examples and fossil counterparts, bringing together brief descriptions of modern and ancient tidal deposits. it includes ten modern siliciclastic examples, twelve ancient siliciclastic examples, four modern carbonate examples, and seven ancient carbonate examples. the book is beautifully illustrated and well-edited. it is a valuable resource for understanding tidal deposits.