* "To-the-point" summaries cut through the technical jargon and get to the heart of the techniques presented.

* Remediation techniques are keyed to the ENR Construction Cost Index to provide the reader with a rough estimate of the costs associated with various techniques.

* Includes dozens of mini-case histories integrated with the text, in addition to 12 in-depth case histories describing all aspects of the landslide events presented and remediation strategies undertaken.

* Includes handy checklists for undertaking an initial field examination of a landslide.

* Includes several chapters describing the concept of shear strength of soils, including presentation of laboratory testing methods and the properties of sands and clays.

* Analytical techniques for evaluating slope stability are presented in detail, including numerous worked examples.

* Thoroughly illustrated with hundreds of clear and concise line-drawings.