Acknowledgements

A Brief Introduction to Geology and Geomorphology has been an idea precipitating in my mind for a few years. Without the encouragement and support of my colleagues, family and friends This textbook would have remained a fleeting thought instead of a tangible piece of reality, ready to create ripples of awakening in curious minds.

I would first like to thank my family Monifa, Kenzo, and Koji whose love and support allow me to dream of impossibly big things and make them real. Monifa, my dear wife, you have an amazing capacity to make the most challenging look easy. As my partner in raising our boys while excelling in your career, makes you my inspiration and quite simply, my muse. To my Mother, Margaret Steele and Father, Carl Miller – You have been my role models and my heroes. Mom, I remember falling asleep with you studying by my bed and waking up to you in the same position, still studying. I called on that memory many times during my scholastic endeavours and it encouraged me to persevere. Dad, your dedication and service to the community is an inspiration, and it showed me the joy to be had from helping others achieve their true potential. You both spared no effort nor expense in my education and I hope you know that this publication would not have been possible without you. To my in-laws – Christine Morgan and Maurice “Tony” Morgan, you have been my relentless supporters and cheerleaders during my each and every endeavour. I can feel you cheering me on even as I write these words. I truly appreciate you.

I would also like to thank the following people who have been my mentors over the years and who have helped me discover my teaching excellence, which is the foundation of this textbook:

Laurel Schollen – Vice President Academic, Seneca College

William “Bill” Humber – Director of Eco-Seneca initiatives (retired)

Wendy Meininger-Dyk – Professor, School of Environmental and Civil Engineering Technology (SECET)

Paul Donahue – Former Professor, SECET

I also wish to acknowledge the invaluable support of Seneca College, providing all the resources to accomplish creation and publication of this textbook. Specifically, the following individuals were instrumental to the success of this undertaking:

Ranjan Bhattacharya – Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology

Hadi Majzoub – Chair, SECET

Ahmed Soliman – Manager, Data Centre Services, ITS Data Centre

Jason Cousins – Manager, Technical Services, IntTech, ITS Service Delivery

Ravindran Aruliah – Senior Service Technician, ITS Data Centre

Quinn Doherty – Illustrator and Animator

To the best Editor I could ask for, Stephanie Fysh –  At every step of the way you have been a constant guiding hand ensuring that all the proverbial  “i’s” were dotted and “t’s” crossed. Your immense knowledge, expertise, and patience has made this process so smooth. You are truly amazing!

To all of my colleagues at Seneca College – please know that you have contributed to my success though your sound counsel, demonstration in teaching excellence, and your willingness to share resources and best practices. I will keep paying it forward!