Rocks, minerals and fossils: general interest Books
DK Gem
Book SynopsisPrepare to be dazzled by this shining and sumptuous visual guide to the world's greatest treasures.Feast your eyes on glittering gemstones, kaleidoscopic minerals, and famous trinkets in this comprehensive exploration of Earth's finest jewels.Following a foreword from Aja Raden, hundreds of pages take a lavish look at precious stones, precious metals, and organic gems in all their natural wonder. From agate to zoisite, everything under the Sun is encapsulated in spectacular photography and accessible text.Trace the history of gemmology and get the inside story on our planet's most famous and fabulous gems, including the mysterious Hope Diamond, the stunning Koh-i-Noor of the Crown Jewels, and exquisite Fabergé eggs. Find out their physical properties, check the price tags, and discover the most remarkable record-breakers.This exceptionally extravagant book is a picture-packed, fact-filled celebration guaranteed to bring sparkle to your life and yoTrade Review"Feast your eyes on the most beautiful encyclopedia of jewelry you will ever find." — Los Angeles Times"Gem offers a dazzling take at jewels." — The Star-Ledger
£42.50
DK Nature Guide Rocks and Minerals
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£16.14
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Worlds Oldest Fossils
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£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Collectors Guide to the Epidote Group
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Gems Minerals
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£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Mesozoic Fossils Triassic and Jurassic
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£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Collectors Guide to Fluorite
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£16.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Collectors Guide to the Vesuvianite Group
Book SynopsisAmong rock-forming minerals, the vesuvianite group is best known through the many colorful crystals collected at the Jeffrey quarry, in Asbestos, Canada. Spectacular finds in China and Pakistan have added interest in this mineral group. The detailed text begins with an explanation of the chemistry and taxonomy of the group and a discussion of ongoing research into problems such as color, structure, and optically anomalous crystals. A section on their formation and geochemistry explains the kinds of environments where vesuvianites are formed. Each mineral has a detailed entry for information on important localities. Over 90 full-color photos show what good specimens look like and which minerals to expect to find associated with vesuvianites. Anyone with a passion for minerals will find this book fascinating.
£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Collectors Guide to the Axinite Group
Book SynopsisThe axinite group of rock-formed minerals is well known to collectors through the spectacularly sharp crystals collected in quantity at Dal'negorsk and Puiva in Russia and at Tomas and other localities in Pakistan. Axinites are occasionally cut as gems. This concise monograph provides an up-to-date review of the group, incorporating recent changes to the names of three axinite species. The book is illustrated with over 90 full-color photographs of representative specimens. After a brief introduction, the text provides an explanation of the chemistry and taxonomy of the group and an illustration of the crystal structure and morphologies of real crystals. Detailed entries for each mineral provide information on notable localities and full-color photos wherever possible, so that readers can see what good specimens look like and which minerals one might expect to find in association with axinites. This book is a must for mineral collectors everywhere.
£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Collectors Guide to the Pyroxene Group Schiffer
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Cenozoic Fossils 1
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£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Collecting Fluorescent Minerals
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£25.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Paleozoic Fossil Plants
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£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Collectors Guide to Crawfordsville Crinoids
Book SynopsisMississippian Age crinoids from Crawfordsville, Indiana, are known worldwide for their completeness, abundance, comparatively large size, and extraordinary aesthetic appeal. With over 100 detailed photos and drawings and incisive text, this book describes the locality, focusing on its exceptional value from both scientific and lay perspectives. The geologic region is explored, along with the factors believed to have led to the unusual preservation of these crinoids. Detailed descriptions of the morphology, geological history, and classification of stemmed Paleozoic age crinoids follows. Diagrams and photos of real specimens aid in understanding crinoid terminology and identifying and classifying these crinoids to the genus and species level. This book is written for both the new and advanced collector. It is also valuable to the new student of invertebrate paleontology. It provides updated insight into the morphology, classification, and identification of crinoid fossils collected at the Crawfordsville localities.
£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Mineral Treasures of the Ozarks
Book SynopsisThe Ozarks highland region of the Midwest, located in southern Missouri and northern Arkansas, contains beautiful mineral specimens for those with sharp eyes and a keen interest to discover minerals. Over 500 images represent the collectible minerals of the western Ozarks tristate district and Missouri's Viburnum Trend. Barite and fluorite as well as a variety of colorful copper, cobalt, nickel, and iron minerals grace the pages of this book, as do various forms of calcite and quartz, the latter of which can be a rock hound''s delight. The fascinating and approachable text discusses these Mississippi Valley Type (MVT) minerals, their deposition, how they fit into the broader scope of North American mineralogy, and the locations of MVT minerals around the world. A focus of the book are those minerals that historically occur along the Ozarks'' extensive waterways. This unique book is a must for anyone fascinated with the earth''s natural beauty.
£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Collectors Guide to Texas Cretaceous Echinoids
Book SynopsisTexas is known worldwide as a rich resource for the intricate Cretaceous-age echinoids widely sought by professional and amateur paleontologists. With much of the scientific literature on Texas Cretaceous echinoids decades old, here is an updated and detailed guide for identifying this rich fossil fauna. After a brief description of the climatic events that led to the formation of these marine deposits, readers are introduced to the terminology needed to understand the morphology and biology of echinoids. More than 350 high-quality color photographs and detailed descriptions provide a visual guide to identifying, usually to the species level, most of the Cretaceous echinoids found in Texas. The information will be of interest to nature lovers, new and advanced collectors, and students of invertebrate paleontology looking for in-depth, updated insights into the morphology, classification, and identification of these striking fossils.
£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Mineralogy of Uranium and Thorium
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£49.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Collectors Guide to the Black Tourmaline of
Book SynopsisSince its discovery by a teenager in 1859, thousands of specimens of lustrous black tourmaline crystals from Pierrepont, New York, have found their way into both museum and private mineral collections worldwide. Pierrepont is a classic American mineral locality and a popular site for field collecting, and the discovery of new collecting sites there in the past decade has only enhanced its importance. Yet no detailed scientific research has been published until now. The six authors represent a team with comprehensive skills to tackle this study, which covers the locality''s history, geology, and mineralogy. The origin of the mineralization, the true nature of the black tourmaline, and the extensive suite of accessory minerals are presented in detail. The authors also resolve identification questions about the tourmaline and its many accessory minerals.
£19.54
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Collectors Guide to Silicates
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£34.84
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Collectors Guide to the Balmat Mining District
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£27.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Minerals of the Grenville Province
Book SynopsisThe Grenville Province, covering much of upstate New York, southeastern Ontario, and southern Québec, has been the source of many amazing mineral specimens. Its crystalline rocks are more than a billion years old, and unlike most mineralogical heritage sites, new discoveries are the rule rather than the exception.The province also contains deposits of commercially important minerals such as iron, zinc, talc, garnet, apatite, and mica. More than 400 photographs highlight specimens from the world-renowned collections of the Canadian Museum of Nature, the New York State Museum, and selected private collections. This pleasurable journey includes sections devoted to colorful gemstones and fluorescent minerals, and explains the mineralogical, geological, and historical significance of these minerals.
£27.19
Johns Hopkins University Press Fossil Collecting in the MidAtlantic States
Book SynopsisA fossil, writes Jasper Burns, is first of all a thing of remarkable beauty. The sense of awe and exhilaration so many of us feel in the presence of the Ocean, or the Pyramids, or the Great Wall of China comes to me when I find a broken shell that's a million years oldNothing in nature can seem more mute than the stone impression of an organism whose kind disappeared half a billion years ago-yet almost nothing can be more eloquent if we have the ears to hear.For most of his life Jasper Burns has been hearing the message of fossils. Drawn from this extensive experience, this book is both an introduction to the hobby of fossil collecting and a unique field guide to sites in the Mid-Atlantic region. The book is beautifully illustrated with the author's drawings of more than 450 fossil specimens and the sites where they can be found. In all, Fossil Collecting in the Mid-Atlantic States describes forty-six specific sites in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Each description includes: Precise directions to the site and a description of the most productive areas The name and geologic period of the rock formations containing fossils What to look for and how to find it Special hazards or problems A complete list of fossils identified at the site Detailed illustrations of the major specimensTrade ReviewThe definitive regional guide for amateur fossil hunters in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and parts of Delaware and Pennsylvania. -- John Goodspeed Easton Star Democrat An amateur rock sleuth for 30 years, Burns successfully conveys his love for and admiration of fossils in this book. His pencil drawings are clear, clean, and incredibly detailed. Advancing from a rock history of the Chesapeake region, the book includes specific sites for fossil hunting, tips on proper tools, and advice on identifying and displaying a collection. Chesapeake Bay Magazine Includes everything from scientific explanation of the nature of fossils and rock formations to a practical guide for finding the necessary tools, sizing up sites, identifying fossils and displaying them back home. Chesapeake ChildrenTable of ContentsPrefacePart I. Understanding FossilsPart II. How to Collect FossilsPart III. A Portfolio of Fossil-Collecting LocalitiesPart IV. Major Fossil GroupsAppendix: Geological Surveys in the Mid-Atlantic-RegionAnnotated BibliographyIndex
£34.00
Bloomsbury USA Stone by Stone The Magnificent History in New
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£16.00
The University Press of Kentucky Kentucky Agate State Rock and Mineral Treasure of
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£38.00
University of Georgia Press Following the Tabby Trail Where Coastal History
Book SynopsisProvides a guided tour of some of the most significant tabby structures found along the American southeastern coast and includes more than two hundred illustrations that highlight the human and architectural histories of forty-eight specific sites.
£30.35
British Geological Survey Yorkshire Rock A Journey Through Time by Bell
Book SynopsisEverywhere in Yorkshire are clues to vanished worlds in the rocks, fossils and landforms. This accessible, well-illustrated book is a beautiful guide to the geology.
£7.85
British Geological Survey Bivalves Fossil Focus Guide Earthwise Discovering
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£4.59
Halsgrove William Smiths Fossils Reunited Strata Identied
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£31.49
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Guide to Rocks and Minerals of the Northwest 7th
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£10.44
Hancock House Curse of Gold
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£17.09
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Crazy Cooks Gold Miners
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£20.39
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Yukon Gold
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£12.59
John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Palaeontological Association Field Guide to
Book SynopsisThe Rhaetian Penarth Group includes the former Westbury Beds, Cotham Beds, and White Lias. This diverse suite of late Triassic sedimentary rocks is famous for the fossils that it yields, most notably from the bone beds. This text provides comprehensive coverage of those fossils.
£17.05
American Traveler Press Easy Field Guide to Invertebrate Fossils of
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American Traveler Press Easy Field Guide to Invertebrate Fossils of
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Cambridge University Press Cosmochemistry
Book SynopsisCosmochemistry is a rapidly evolving field of planetary science and the second edition of this classic text reflects the exciting discoveries made over the past decade from new spacecraft missions. Topics covered include the synthesis of elements in stars, behaviour of elements and isotopes in the early solar nebula and planetary bodies, and compositions of extra-terrestrial materials. Radioisotope chronology of the early Solar System is also discussed, as well as geochemical exploration of planets by spacecraft, and cosmochemical constraints on the formation of solar systems. Thoroughly updated throughout, this new edition features significantly expanded coverage of chemical fractionation and isotopic analyses; focus boxes covering basic definitions and essential background material on mineralogy, organic chemistry and quantitative topics; and a comprehensive glossary. An appendix of analytical techniques and end-of-chapter review questions, with solutions available at www.cambridge.oTrade Review'Cosmochemistry deserves a wide distribution as a text for undergraduate and research students. Indeed, the book is worthy of the American Astronomical Society's Chambliss Astronomical Writing Award given for textbooks at either the upper-division or graduate level.' David L. Lambert, The ObservatoryTable of Contents1. Introduction to Cosmochemistry; 2. Nuclides and Elements – The Building Blocks of Matter; 3. Origin of the Elements; 4. Solar System and Cosmic Abundances – Elements and Isotopes; 5. Presolar Grains – A Record of Stellar Nucleosynthesis and Processes in Interstellar Space; 6. Meteorites and Interplanetary Dust – A Record of Nebular and Planetary Processes; 7. Element Fractionations by Cosmochemical and Geochemical Processes; 8. Stable-Isotope Fractionations by Cosmochemical and Geochemical Processes; 9. Radioisotopes as Chronometers; 10. Chronology of the Early Solar System; 11. The Most Volatile Elements and Compounds – Ices, Noble Gases, and Organic Matter; 12. Planetesimals – Leftover Planetary Building Blocks; 13. Chemistry of Planetesimals and Their Samples; 14. Geochemical Exploration – The Moon and Mars as Case Studies; 15. Cosmochemical Models for the Formation and Evolution of Solar Systems; Appendix: Analytical Techniques Commonly Used in Cosmochemistry; References; Index.
£59.99
OM Book Service Loose Leaf for Images of the Past
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£136.37
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Tomb of the Mili Mongga
Book SynopsisThe Tomb of the Mili Mongga lives up to its magnificent billing' DAILY TELEGRAPH-A fossil expedition becomes a thrilling search for a mythical beast deep in the Indonesian forest and a fascinating look at how fossils, folklore, and biodiversity converge.A tale of exciting scientific discovery, The Tomb of the Mili Mongga tells the story of Samuel Turvey''s expeditions to the island of Sumba in eastern Indonesia. While there, he discovers an entire recently extinct mammal fauna from the island's fossil record, revealing how islands support some of the world's most remarkable biodiversity, and why many of these unique endemic species are threatened with extinction or have already been lost.But as the story unfolds, an unexpected narrative emerges Sumba's Indigenous communities tell of a mysterious wildman called the ''mili mongga'', a giant yeti-like beast that supposedly lives in the island's remote forests. Trade ReviewA thoughtful and approachable scientific travelogue stuffed with mystery, humor, and ... monsters? You'll never think about fossils in the same way again! A must read. * Beth Shapiro *Turvey's gripping adventures are a quest to understand human consciousness and explore the differences between cultural truths and scientific facts. * Richard Fortey *Part travelogue and part science, Samuel Turvey’s The Tomb of the Mili Mongga seeks out those elusive links between the present and the past, between fossils and folklore, and brings the reader along on an unexpected journey of discovery. * Steve Brusatte *Like a marvellous combination of H Rider Haggard and Gerald Durrell … Turvey brings fascinatingly diverse scholarship to bear, from theories of species extinction to joyous readings in folklore and anthropology. * Daily Telegraph *Table of ContentsPrologue: Anselm and Gaunilo Chapter One: Splendid Isolation Chapter Two: Sumba, East of Java Chapter Three: Glutton-Granny Chapter Four: Storytelling Chapter Five: Rodents of Unusual Size Chapter Six: Tulang Junkie Chapter Seven: The Wall of the Mili Mongga Chapter Eight: An Interlude with Giant Rats Chapter Nine: The Island of the Day Before Chapter Ten: They Might Be Giants Chapter Eleven: The Perfect Island – A Fairy Tale for Biologists Acknowledgements Notes Index
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Nature Guide Rocks and Minerals
Book SynopsisDid you know culinary salt is the mineral halite? Or that the pigment vermillion is powdered cinnabar, a mineral whose name comes from the Persian for dragon''s blood?Discover the extraordinary mineral treasures that form our planet and that today we use in everything, from makeup and cookery to agriculture and high-tech.Rocks and Minerals is your essential collector''s companion, with illustrated entries on hundreds of minerals, gems, and rocks from actinium to zirconium. Its breathtaking array includes organic minerals, such as pearls and corals, as well as silicates and native elements like gold.Browse to find wonderful gems, including opals, or pyropes - a deep-red garnet the size of a hen''s egg. Rocks and Minerals reveals each mineral''s defining characteristics, and explains how and where they were formed, how they were first identified, their uses, and their chemical composition.Whether you are a geology student, or starti
£11.69
Little, Brown Book Group The Bone Hunters
Book Synopsis''An engrossing tale of a woman striving for the recognition she deserves in the face of male indifference and betrayal'' SUNDAY TIMES ''Best historical fiction for February 2024''THE ESSEX SERPENT MEETS AMMONITE IN THE STUNNING HISTORICAL NOVEL EVERYBODY IS TALKING ABOUT:''Singular and astonishing . . . I''ve never met a character quite like Ada'' ANNIE GARTHWAITE''The Bone Hunters has cemented Joanne Burn''s place as one of my favourite writers'' SONIA VELTON''Joanne Burn is fast becoming my go-to historical fiction writer'' EMMA CARROLL''The Bone Hunters is that rare combination . . . beautifully written but also a gripping page-turner'' LAURA SHEPPERSON________In 1824, Lyme Regis is as tumultuous as the sea that surrounds it. When twenty-four-year-old Ada Winters - poor, peculiar and brilliant - uncovers a set of unusual fossils on the cliffs, she believeTrade ReviewAn engrossing tale of a woman striving for the recognition she deserves in the face of male indifference and betrayal * SUNDAY TIMES 'Best historical fiction of February 2024' *In Ada, Joanne Burn has given us a singular and astonishing heroine: a woman of strength, intelligence, resilience and resource; a woman who sees the restrictions the world would impose upon her and has the moral courage to step beyond them. Every young woman of ambition - any young woman who feels her ambition impeded either by her gender or class - should read her. I've never met a character in literature quite like Ada - or one I admired more. And it goes without saying that Joanne's writing, her use of language and skilful world-building, go from strength to glorious strength. -- ANNIE GARTHWAITE, author of CECILYI devoured this in a couple of days. So beautifully and brilliantly written. Every word dripped with atmosphere, I absolutely loved it. -- CAROLE MATTHEWSThe Bone Hunters is a beautiful and extraordinary book, bringing to life a time and place in breathtaking detail and lyrical prose. At its heart it is the story of a young woman learning to discover and embrace who she is, and find her place in an unwelcoming world. I fell in love with Ada from the first page. -- ELIZABETH LEE, author or CUNNING WOMENThe Bone Hunters by Joanne Burn is that rare combination, a beautifully written book that is also a gripping page-turner. I was drawn in by the intelligence and passion of the main character, Ada Winters, and read with a growing sense of dread of the dangers, both societal and environmental, that she faces. I adored this novel. Highly recommended. -- LAURA SHEPPERSON, author of THE HEROINESA wonderfully lyrical story of intrigue that spirals into obsession. Based loosely on the Victorian fossil hunter Mary Anning, the story is delicate and beautiful. I loved it. -- POLLY CROSBY, author of THE UNRAVELLINGA beautifully-written tale of obsession, friendship, betrayal, retribution, and love -- ROZ WATKINS author of THE DEVIL'S DICEJoanne Burn is fast becoming my go-to historical fiction writer. The writing is both beautiful and brutal, the pace an incredibly tense, deftly-handled unearthing of something monstrous. A tale of hardships and social misfits and finding liberty in a world designed to deny it. -- EMMA CARROLL, author of ESCAPE TO THE RIVER SEAThe Bone Hunters has cemented Joanne Burn's place as one of my favourite writers. Ada had the same magical combination of vulnerability and grit as the 'Marsh Girl' in Where the Crawdads Sing. This is a gripping and beautifully written tale of a woman fighting for her worth to be recognised. Like the fossils she loves, Ada will leave a lasting impression -- SONIA VELTON, author of BLACKBERRY AND WILD ROSEOnce again, Joanne Burn's flight of imagination takes a real historical context as its starting point, rooting the story and characters in an authentic period setting, vividly realised. Her original, readable prose keeps us in the moment-to-moment lives of her characters, rooting for Ada every step of the way. Enjoyable and satisfying. -- SARAH BURTON author of The Strange Adventures of H and co-author, with Jem Foster, of Eliza MaceThe Bone Hunters is a rich and compelling novel that simultaneously illuminates one fascinating element of history, while fully immersing you in early 19th century life more broadly. Ada Winters is everything I like in a protagonist - eccentric, driven, brave and engaging - and the plot takes you in unexpected and continually rewarding directions -- KATIE LUMSDEN, author of THE SECRETS OF HARTWOOD HALLA perfect historical novel. The Bonehunters is a novel of resistance, of non-conformity; a celebration of passion and curiosity and a glorious tribute to all those truthseekers locked out of the hallowed halls of learning for being the wrong sex or class. I absolutely adored it. -- NIKKI MARMERY, author of LILITHExceptional. A must-read. Exquisitely written, this immersive and fascinating tale will draw you in and leave you reeling. Absolutely outstanding. One of those rare books that you're desperate to charge through to find out what might happen but that you also want to take your time with, savouring every twist and turn and every beautiful paragraph. One to savour and re-read again and again. If this doesn't win all the prizes, I will eat both my hat and yours. -- LIZ HYDER, author of THE GIFTSA gloriously fiery heroine & a propulsive plot make this poetic novel a haunting and vivid page-turner -- CAROLINE LEA author of THE GLASS WOMANI LOVED this book. I loved Ada and her independent spirit, the wild landscapes, the poetry of the language, the sweeping atmosphere, the determination and kindness of the characters. -- REBECCA F. JOHN author of The Haunting of Henry TwistA brilliantly atmospheric and captivating read, steeped in all the drama and discovery of a fascinating period in the history of science. I loved everything about Ada, her hunger and her struggle for recognition - a struggle that is all-too-relevant, even now -- C. E McGILL, author of OUR HIDEOUS PROGENYThe perfect tribute to real-life fossil hunter Mary Anning * WOMAN & HOME *A gorgeously written, expertly plotted tale, The Bone Hunters draws heavily on the life of Mary Anning to create a rich, rewarding exploration of moral regression in the name of scientific advancement * Buzz Magazine *This remarkable story is written with such an open lyrical simplicity your mind cannot help but be immersed in a vivid image-stream, akin to watching an epic work by an Oscar-winning cinematographer. In particular the shorelines, seascapes and weather are excellently described, bringing these, and Ada's bond with them, to glorious life. This is a grand tale of fortitude and determination, superstition, mystery and wonder. Completely enthralling * Historical Novel Society *
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Johns Hopkins University Press Fossilization
Book SynopsisAn in-depth look at the latest breakthroughs in our understanding of the material record that deep time leaves behind.Understanding the complex interplay of physical and chemical processes leading to fossilization is crucial to elucidating the 3800 million years of life on earth. And yet, the process of fossilization also leads to the loss of pivotal biological information, placing constraints on the very same understanding of ancient life it preserves. Over the last decade, however, remarkable advances in approaches, techniques, tools, and instrumentation have helped scientists to transcend these constraints by enabling high-resolution analysis of fossil materialeven down to the nanoscale. Fossilization provides a critical look at these cutting-edge innovations in the science of fossil preservation and provides a road map for future research. Drawing from the fields of paleontology, organic and inorganic chemistry, microbiology, and high-resolution imagiTrade ReviewWhat stood out is how readable these chapters are. [I] found that I could follow along with most chapters just fine. And some of this material is outright fascinating.—Inquisitive BiologistTable of ContentsPreface Carole T. Gee1. Introduction to the Limits of the Fossil RecordP. Martin Sander and Carole T. Gee2. Organic Phase Preservation in Fossil Dinosaur and Other Tetrapod Bone from Deep Time: Extending the Probable Osteocyte Record to the Early Permian Kayleigh Wiersma, Sashima Läbe, and P. Martin Sander3. Fossilization of Reproduction-Related Hard and Soft Tissues and Structures in Non-Avian Dinosaurs and BirdsTzu-Ruei Yang and Aurore Canoville4. Raman Spectroscopy in Fossilization Research: Basic Principles, Applications in Paleontology, and a Case Study on an Acanthodian Fish SpineThorsten Geisler and Martina Menneken5. Ultrastructure to Biomolecular Composition: Taphonomic Patterns of Tissue Preservation in Arthropod Inclusions in AmberH. Jonas Barthel, Victoria E. McCoy, and Jes Rust6. Experimental Silicification of Wood in the Lab and Field: Pivotal Studies and Open QuestionsCarole T. Gee and Moritz Liesegang7. The Structure and Chemistry of Silica in Mineralized Wood: Techniques and AnalysisMoritz Liesegang, Frank Tomaschek, and Jens Götze8. Exceptional Fossilization of Ecological Interactions: Plant Defenses during the Four Major Expansions of Arthropod Herbivory in the Fossil RecordVictoria E. McCoy, Torsten Wappler, and Conrad C. Labandeira9. Color in Living and Fossil Plants: The Search for Biological Pigments in the Paleobotanical RecordCarole T. Gee and Victoria E. McCoy10. The Future of FossilizationVictoria E. McCoyContributors Index
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Disney Publishing Group National Geographic Pocket Guide to Rocks and
Book SynopsisFilled with photographs, art and maps, this beginner's guide to rocks, minerals, fossil and geology is perfectly sized for taking outside with you.
£9.49
National Geographic Kids The Big Book of Bling Ritzy Rocks Extravagant
Book SynopsisFeast your eyes on the most brilliant bling from around the world in this opulent opus, celebrating iridescent animals, things that glitter and glow, a wealth of shiny wonders, and more lavish luxuries from our planet.Did you know that with its 2,868 diamonds, 273 pearls, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, and 5 rubies the British imperial state crown weighs more than a guinea pig? Or if you have $3.5 million to spare you can buy a solid gold toilet? Or that there's a cave in Mexico containing giant crystals that are as long as a school bus?From upscale splurges to flashy fun in nature, this treasure trove is filled with wonders that will dazzle and delight. Read about how nature struts its stuff with tantalizing tidbits about animals, including a few that literally glitter with iridesence to confuse predators. Or maybe you'll strike it rich after reading about Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas, U.S.A., where anyone can go hunt for sparkling gems. Dig into info a
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National Geographic Kids Weird But True KnowItAll Rocks Minerals
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AuthorHouse McCary Fluted Point Survey of Virginia
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Simon & Schuster Boom Bust Boom
Book SynopsisThis informative and thought-provoking account of civilization's complete dependence on copper, and what extracting it from the earth really means for people, nature, and the global economy is ';the best sort of journalism: beautifully written, rich in detail, and impossible to ignore' (Sebastian Junger).Copper is a miraculous and contradictory metal, essential to nearly every human enterprise. For most of recorded history, this remarkably pliable and sturdy substance has proven invaluable: not only did the ancient Romans build their empire on mining copper but Christopher Columbus protected his ships from rot by lining their hulls with it. Today, this metal can be found in every house, car, airplane, cell phone, computer, and home appliance around the world, including in all the new, so-called green technologies. Yet the history of copper extraction and our present relationship with the metal are fraught with profound difficulties. Copper mining causes irrevocab
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Special Papers in Palaeontology Tabulate corals
Book SynopsisThe Holy Cross Mountains of Poland yield an abundance of marine Devonian fossils that have been studied and described since the mid-nineteenth century. Reef-formers are a major part of the overall fauna, and the stromatoporoids and the rugose corals have already received full attention.
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