Rocks & Minerals D-K Visual Guide

Ref: 28-151

Published by Dorling-Kindersley with high-quality coloured photographs interspersed with informative text and illustrations for which this publisher has become renowned. The beauty and wonder of outstanding natural phenomena that has forged artifacts revered for millenia as talisman that have become the focus of myth and legend.Key information for accurate identification and also practical advice on how to cut, polish and display objects. A hard-backed book, measuring 24cms x 20cms and with 360 pages.

Price:£14.99 

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Minerals of the World by Walter Schuman 2nd Edition

Ref: 28-034

One of the most comprehensive and popular titles of all time is now back in print and has been revised and up-dated. A vibrant photo-filled field guide (20x14cms) presenting 500 of the most collectable minerals along with this authors unique system allowing identification by streak, hardness and specific gravilty. A hard backed book with 232 pages.

Price:£11.95 

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Encyclopedia of Rocks of the World by John Farndon

Ref: 28-152

A large format (30x23cms) full-colour natural history encyclopedia featuring over 150 rocks from around the World. Includes an extensive directory identifying rock types and aids in distinguishing between similar types. There is an authoritative section on rock formation and the gelogical processes behind volcanoes, plate tectonics and mountain formation. Essential tips on how to extract samples and build a collection.

Price:£8.99 

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FOSSILS - 300 species. Carl Mehling

Ref: 28-153

Discover 300 fossils from across the continents, including vertibrates, invertibrates and plants in this compact (17x13cms) and fact-filled book. Each fossil hasdescriptive text, a full-colour illustration and informative tables with scientific name, order, family, distribution, habitat and geological period. A comprehensive index makes for easy referencing through the 320 pages.

Price:£7.95 

FOSSILS Photographic Field Guide. Pellant

Ref: 28-147

Cuts straight through the complexities of fossil identification. making the process as straight-forward as possible, whatever the readers level of experience.
Over 200 high quality photographs illustrating more than 190 invertebrate, vertebrate, plany and trace fossils.

Price:£14.99 

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The new GOLD PANNING is EASY by Roy Lagal

Ref: 28-154

A field guide for the beginner that shows in detail how to find and pan for gold. 134 pages; including colour and B & W images. This twelve edition of a popular title includes sections on the use of metal detectors for gold prospecting.

Price:£7.95 

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AGATES TREASURES OF THE EARTH

Ref: 28-138

Published (2006) by the Natural History Museum of London. A 184-page, hard back, definitive guide, illustrated with high quality photographs of representative specimens from just about every locality throughout the World.
An accessible introduction to the geology and formation of Agates together with a well illustrated guide to the different types and their names

Price:£16.99 

Pocket Guide to Minerals & Gemstones by Cook/Kirk

Ref: 28-142

Offered in a small format (12cms x 16cms and 2.5cms thick) and described as a 'pocket book' : In reality it is only suitable for big pockets !
This exceptionally good value publication has a cover price of £9.99 but is offered at HALF PRICE. The useful reference volume contains detail and colour photos of 300 of the more popular stones and is packed with physical data clearly indexed.

Price:£4.99 

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Book of STONES by Simmons/Ashian and Raven

Ref: 28-137

A metaphysical Pictorial Encyclopaedia of Minerals and Gems.
This long-awaited definitive book, on the most significant and powerful stones in the mineral kingdom, is finally available.
Featuring scientific and metaphysical information on over 250 stones with full-colour pictures of each crystal gem or mineral, plus mining history, folklore and legend. Includes easy instructions on how to use stones in meditation, body layouts, grids and energy tools. Measures 18cms x 27cms and nearly 3cms thick: weight 1.4Kgs

Price:£18.95 

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ROCKS and FOSSILS Visual Guide Coenraads

Ref: 28-145

A stunning 'coffee table' book that is sure to inspire anyone with an interest in our natural Earth. This large format (25x25x3cms) volume reveals how rocks, minerals and fossils provide the key to Earth's past.
A comprehensive guide describing how a study of landscape features offer insights into the nature of our planet, how minerals form and why some have become precious to humans. Remarkable colour photographs and informative and engaging illustrations and text.

Price:£18.95 

GEODES Nature's Treasures by Cross & Zeitner P/B

Ref: 28-146

Two renowned experts share their knowledge gained from a lifelong passion for geodes and present latest theories on formation and occurrence.
Detail also of thundereggs, septarians and concretions.
Over 140 colour photographs in this most comprehensive volume ever written on geodes of the Americas. Paperback edition.

Price:£14.95 

Pocket Guide to Fossils by Mehling

Ref: 28-143

Offered in a small format (12cms x 16cms and 2.5cms thick) and described as a 'pocket book' : In reality it is only suitable for big pockets !
A companion book to Ref 28-142 (Minerals & Gemstones)
This exceptionally good value publication has a cover price of £9.99 but is offered at HALF PRICE. The useful reference volume contains detail and colour photos of 300 of the more popular fossils and is packed with physical data clearly indexed.

Price:£4.99 

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'GUIDE TO FOSSILS' PHILIPS

Ref: 28-010

A practical and highly illustrated guide to understanding, identifying and searching all types of fossil. More than 400 colour photos of fossils and easy identification using classification keys. Maps and descriptions of the World’s major fossil sites complete this comprehensive volume.

Price:£9.99 

Practical Encyclo. ROCKS & MINERALS. Farndon

Ref: 28-139

A large format (30cms x 24cms) reference hard-back with over 250 fully illustrated pages. Published in 2006.
How to find, identify and collect the World's most fascinating specimens. Over 800 stunning colour photographs and artworks covering over 300 important specimens.

Price:£16.99 

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Beauty of BANDED AGATES by Carlson

Ref: 28-140

A large format (22x30cms) coffee-table book with dramatic high quality colour photographs and informative text relating to the authors own collection of cut and rough gems from eight of the Worlds best-known locations.

Price:£24.95 

MOLDAVITE Starborn Stone by Simmons and Warner

Ref: 28-141

Everything you ever wanted to know about this mystery stone that is believed to have fallen to Earth nearly 15 million years ago and is now prized by collectors and therapists alike.

Price:£8.95 

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BOOK 'Guide to Gems' Philips

Ref: 96-081

A richly illustrated guide to the identification and use of gemstones. Descriptions of over 130 gemstones covered by 850 photos of gems, crystals and jewellery.
World maps of important locations and over 50 drawings and diagrams complete this informative and fascinating volume compiled by Cally Oldershaw.

Price:£9.99 

METEORITES by Russell & Grady

Ref: 28-085

In the same colourful and informative format as the other Natural History Museum publications, this title offers spectacular photography and detailed illustrations providing an introduction to the science of meteorites and what they can tell us about astronomy and planetary science. This book is aimed at interested readers of all ages wanting to know more about our world and the others beyond it.
This is the second edition and has been updated with current information.

Price:£7.95 

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Book: Frozen Light - Eternal Beauty of Crystals by Stoller

Ref: FrozLight

Preface:
For more than 20 years, Lawrence Stoller has been creating art that is, quite literally, like nothing else on Earth. Working in the medium of gemstones and rock crystals - from those that fit in the palm of your hand to massive installations weighing a ton or more - he is at the forefront of pioneering an astonishing new medium. This book collects a stunning spectrum of Stoller's work as well as fascinating stories about the pieces' origins and mind-bending musings on the metaphysical and healing properties of these mystical stones. This large format, captivating 'coffee-table' book contains nearly 200 high definition photos and is destined to become a collectors volume. 1.58Kgs and 33cms x 24cms.

Price:£60.00 
£70.50 Including VAT at 17.5%

Golden Guide 'Rocks/Gems/Minerals'

Ref: 28-069

A handy pocket-sized reference book with colour illustrations & descriptions of all the most common kinds of rocks and minerals along with gemstones. Properties, origins and how to find and collect specimens. (N.B. Maps relate to North America)

Price:£4.95 

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MINERALS BARRON'S FIELD GUIDE

Ref: 28-124

A de-luxe guide and mini encyclopedia for amateur geologists, rock collectors and nature lovers. 500 full colour photographs plus 300 drawings and a fold-out guide to crystal systems.
Colour coded pages by ‘streak’. Authored by the Editor-in-Chief of the German mineralogy journal, ‘Lapis’.

Price:£11.95 

Rock n Gem Magazine

Ref: 28-149

The 'Rock'N'Gem' magazine, in a handy A5 format, is now established on the British scene and is proving to be a significant force in the promotion of Lapidary & Mineral interest.
Published quarterley by an organisation - already known to many people for its annual 'Rock'N'Gem' Shows - with years of specialist experience of our trade, we welcome and support this publication.

Price:£2.50 

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Complete Encyclo of Minerals

Ref: 28-123

About 750 quality photographs covering over 600 crystals and crystal aggregates, together with listings of classic and new occurrences for each species. Listings are according to the mineralogical system and symbols indicate frequency of natural occurrence.
A beautiful ‘coffee table’ reference book.
Ref 28-123

Price:£14.95 

GROW YOUR OWN CRYSTALS

Ref: 28-103

An A5-size booklet with detailed instructions for the successful construction over 10 different types of crystals that can be grown at home without special ‘laboratory’ conditions. Fascinating!

Price:£3.95 

GOLDEN GUIDE 'FOSSILS'

Ref: 28-068

A handy pocket-sized reference book with colour illustrations & descriptions of all the typical fossil plants and animals of the major geological eras.

Price:£4.95 

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AMBER by Ross Nat Hist Museum

Ref: 28-111

Introduced as an addition to the already popular series from theBritish Natural History Museum. Fully illustrated with dramatic colour photographs, charts and drawings

Price:£7.95 

D/K HANDBOOK 'ROCKS/MINERALS'

Ref: 28-083

A beautifully photographed, informative book in the exciting Dorling Kindersley Series. Precise descriptions of over 500 specimens. An invaluable addition to any bookshelves. Guaranteed to inspire youngsters in particular.
Over 600 crystal clear photographs and jargon-free text with easily accessible information.

Price:£12.99 

D/K HANDBOOK 'FOSSILS'

Ref: 28-082

A comprehensive and concise guide to over 500 fossils, accompanied by 1000 crystal-clear photographs which aid identification. Suitable for beginners and established enthusiasts alike. These superbly illustrated books have taken the education market by storm (over 5 million copies sold Worldwide !).

Price:£12.99 

BOOK'STORY of FLUORESCENCE'

Ref: 28-017

A 60-page booklet providing a fascinating introduction to this phenomenon. Colourful experiments illustrate the principles involved and demonstrate some of the practical applications.

Price:£3.45 

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'MINERALS ROCKS & FOSSILS' Phi

Ref: 28-012

Excellent colour photos and descriptions of over 600 specimens - similar to the kind of things you might find i.e. not superb museum pieces!
A new edition of a classic reference work, published in association with The Natural History Museum in London.
Every specimen described and illustrated on the same double-page spread.

Price:£9.99 

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'GOLD PANNING' Instructions

Ref: 28-053

A small booklet with practical and useful instructions; ideal if you have not used a gold pan before. Illustrations accompany the text.

Price:£1.20 

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VOLCANOES by ROSE & MERCER

Ref: 28-084

In the same colourful and informative format as the other Natural History Museum publications, this title offers spectacular photography and detailed illustrations showing the formation of volcanoes and their subsequent effect on the landscape.

Price:£7.95 

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'SHELLS' Usborn paper

Ref: 28-039

Illustrated in colour and clearly set out in a pocket-book size (18x12cms) to aid in collection and identification. Offered at HALF list price while stocks last.

Price:£1.99 

This is a CLEARANCE ITEM which qualifies for a discount of 50% off the advertised price.
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'CRYSTAL HEALING' Vol2 RAPHAEL

Ref: 28-064

One of the titles in a trilogy by Raphael, refining the practical applications of crystal therapeutic techniques. The reader is able to benefit from the authors first-hand experience in the use of stones for healing. Insight is given into the processes underlying our disease and health patterns.

Price:£12.95 

'Crystalline Transmision' Raph

Ref: 28-071

Volume Three in the Crystal Trilogy by this well known American; published 1990 to bring the reader up-to-date with previously hidden concepts of stones and crystals

Price:£14.95 

This is a CLEARANCE ITEM which qualifies for a discount of 50% off the advertised price.

THE (CRYSTAL) BUYER'S GUIDE

Ref: 28-073

Photos and descriptions of the types of Rock Crystal varieties and the associated trade terminology. A guide to identifying crystal form.

Price:£11.95 

EYEWITNESS - ROCKS & MINS Paperback. (NLA)

Ref: 28-077A

Since it was first published in 1988 this book has become a favourite amongst enthusiasts for its concise descriptions and high quality photographs.
Now updated (2002) in association with the Natural History Museum, readers (of any age from about 7 upwards) will be inspired.
See how first paints were made from crushed rock, find out about rocks from outer space and discover what the earth is made from and how its rocks were formed.

Price:£5.99 

AMBER WINDOW TO THE PAST

Ref: 28-125

Published in Association with the American Museum of Natural History. This lavish, large format book covers all aspects of Amber and will appeal to everyone from lay readers to specialists.

Price:£16.95 

AMMONITES by Monks & Palmer (NLA)

Ref: 28-131

Published by The Natural History Museum in London as part of their 'Living Past' series of books.
A comprehensive paperback with 160 pages, for the general reader, covering the natural history of ammonites (information that previously was only to be found in scientific journals). Up-to-date information and colour plates, based on current research and authored by two distinguished palaentologists associated with the museum.
Brings fossils to life !

Price:£15.95 

This is a CLEARANCE ITEM which qualifies for a discount of 50% off the advertised price.

GOLD by Nat. History Museum (NLA)

Ref: 28-132

The beauty and versatility of GOLD are fully reflected in the lavish range of illustrations contained within this 64-page, soft-back, reference volume which was produced to compliment the exhibition entitled 'Earth's Treasury' in the London Natural History Museum. Covers scientific properties and mineralogy through to the myths surrounding gold and it's exploitation.

Price:£7.95 

This is a CLEARANCE ITEM which qualifies for a discount of 50% off the advertised price.