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Rocks & Minerals eBooks

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  • Gold Panning in British Columbia

    “I want to gold pan; I want to strike rich. I’ve been searching for a stream of gold. It’s these fortunes I never win that keep me searching for a stream of gold. And I’m getting old. I keep searching for my stream of gold; and I’m getting close.”If those words sound like a common refrain, don’t despair. With this newly compiled and expanded edition of Jim’s previous three bestselling gold-panning ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • La Terra svuotata

    Il futuro dell'uomo dopo l'esaurimento dei minerali

    by Ugo Bardi ...
    [...] Le preoccupazioni sull'esaurimento del petrolio sono all'ordine del giorno, ma sono solo una parte di un problema molto più grande. Quando si esauriranno i minerali? Partendo da questa domanda, Ugo Bardi costruisce un racconto di tutta la storia dell'attività mineraria umana, dall'età della pietra fino al petrolio ai nostri giorni. Abbiamo ancora tante cose da scavare e tanto petrolio da ... Read more

    $10.99 USD $8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Gemstones (Collins Gem)

    Series series Collins Gem
    A handy guide identifying over 170 types of the world’s gemstones with beautiful colour photography taken from the Smithsonian Institution’s archives.‘Gem Gemstones’ is an indispensable guide for amateurs and enthusiasts alike. This pocket-sized book explores the fascinating history of ornamental stones, discussing their different social and cultural meanings and monetary values through the ages ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • Hope Diamond

    The Legendary History of a Cursed Gem

    by Richard Kurin ...
    An entertaining and well-researched history of the Hope diamondSince its discovery in seventeenth-century India, the Hope diamond, a glimmering deep blue gem weighing over 45 carats, has been shrouded in mystery and steeped in intrigue. In this groundbreaking work, Dr. Richard Kurin goes beyond the speculation to reveal the truth behind a legendary stone.Kurin, a cultural anthropologist, spent ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Tropical Gemstones

    by Carol Clark ...
    Series series Periplus Nature Guides
    Learn the essentials of Asian gemestones with this useful and portable reference book.Gemstones, both mythical and real, are deeply embedded in the arts, religions and cultures of Asia. This handy pocket guide provides an excellent introduction to the full range of superb gemstones mined and processed in the region, their physical characteristics, historical importance and countries of origin. ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • Rocks Of The World

    Rocks and Minerals Book For Kids

    Kids find that their imagination starts to grow when they learn about new things and rocks and minerals are a natural aspect of the outdoors but kids tend to not take time to really look closely at each one. Learning about the big and little details of both helps kids imagine where rocks have been, how they got to where they were found and what caused minerals to form and take shape; all of these ... Read more

    $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Popular Gemology

    Popular Gemmology constitutes a definitive guide on many aspects of gemmology, covering a wide range of natural and manufactured gems, their taxonomy, and the methods in which they are machined. The perfect book for both the amateur and professional, this text presents in an accessible manner for the general reader accurate knowledge of the world of gems, designed for the gem-lover, mineral ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Rocks and Minerals

    For experts and armchair enthusiasts alike, Rocks and Minerals: A Photographic Field Guide will appeal to anyone interested in uncovering the mysteries of this subject.A general introduction is followed by an introduction to rocks covering the three groups: igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary, plus their formation and occurrence, main characteristics and economic uses. A number of examples from ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Rocks Gems and Minerals for Kids Facts Photos and Fun Childrens Rock Mineral Books Edition

    The Earth is home to hidden gems, rocks and other natural wonders. This workbook will showcase some of them in the hopes of inspiring the young to learn. By making this book very attractive, a child will learn to love and reap the benefits of reading. Secure a copy today! ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Stones, Metals and Gems

    by Manly P. Hall ...
    Manly Palmer Hall was a Canadian-born author and mystic. He is best known for his 1928 work The Secret Teachings of All Ages.«Stones, Metals and Gems» is a part of the famous book written by Manly Palmer Hall «The Secret Teachings of All Ages: An Encyclopedic Outline of Masonic, Hermetic, Qabbalistic and Rosicrucian Symbolical Philosophy»Hall self-published this massive tome in 1928, consisting of ... Read more

    $4.43 USD

  • From Crust to Core

    A Chronicle of Deep Carbon Science

    by Simon Mitton ...
    Carbon plays a fundamental role on Earth. It forms the chemical backbone for all essential organic molecules produced by living organisms. Carbon-based fuels supply most of society's energy, and atmospheric carbon dioxide has a huge impact on Earth's climate. This book provides a complete history of the emergence and development of the new interdisciplinary field of deep carbon science. It traces ... Read more

    $39.99 USD

  • Treasure Island A Fossicker's Guide to Australia

    Geology is everywhere, never dull and always scenic -you just need a sense of adventure and wonder.Treasure Island - A fossicker's guide to Australia is a treasure trove foranyone keen to learn more about geology, minerals, gems and fossils. Throughinspirational commentary, marvellously illustrated maps and photography, itexplores over eight different areas across Australia including over 50 ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Tissue Salts for Healthy Living

    Tissue Salts are a group of 12 minerals that should be present in our bodies to ensure good health and well-being. These salts are found naturally in the earth’s rocks and soil, and are present in food grown organically in mineral-rich soils. This fascinating book explains how the 12 tissue salts (each presented in its own chapter) can be used to supplement our diet, not only to promote good ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Help, I Have to Teach Rock and Mineral Identification and I'm Not a Geologist!

    The Definitive Guide for Teachers and Home School Parents for Teaching Rock and Mineral Identification

    Help, I Have to Teach Rock and Mineral Identification and I’m Not a Geologist! is the definitive guide for teachers and home school parents who teach geology. This book provides the details that an elementary, middle school, or high school teacher or parent needs to adequately explain the properties of rocks and minerals and how to identify one sample from another.The book includes:Detailed ... Read more

    $8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Geopedia

    A Brief Compendium of Geologic Curiosities

    Series Book 6 - Pedia Books
    A garden of geologic delights for all EarthlingsGeopedia is a trove of geologic wonders and the evocative terms that humans have devised to describe them. Featuring dozens of entries—from Acasta gneiss to Zircon—this illustrated compendium is brimming with lapidary and lexical insights that will delight rockhounds and word lovers alike.Geoscientists are magpies for words, and with good reason. The ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Fossils and Paleontology for kids: Facts, Photos and Fun | Children's Fossil Books

    If you impose education on a child, then chances are high that learning will fail. But if make the task easy to do and fun, then chances are high your child will fall in love with knowledge! The key is to use resources that attract and keep a child's attention. Use a book that effectively combines texts, colors and pictures too. Secure a copy of this book today! ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Quasicristalli

    L'avventura di una scoperta

    Translated by Luciano Maiani ...
    Un frammento di popular science che apre lo sguardo su una scoperta cruciale e straordinaria. Dalle parole del Premio Aspen, il racconto dell'intricato e affascinante percorso che lo ha portato a cercare quella prova sperimentale sull'esistenza dei quasicristalli che in natura sembrava impossibile scovare. Con tenacia e intuizione, Bindi e Steinhardt si sono impegnati in una spedizione che ha i ... Read more

    $13.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Antropologia del turchese

    Riflessioni su deserto, mare, pietra e cielo

    by Ellen Meloy ...
    Translated by Sara Reggiani ...
    Series series This Land
    Questa è una raccolta di saggi che esplora il rapporto spirituale, emotivo e biologico fra l’uomo e i colori, il modo in cui questi hanno plasmato l’umanità e come è cambiato il nostro impatto sul pianeta mentre questo legame si logorava nel tempo. Dalle piscine della California al deserto del Mojave, dai canyon dello Utah alle coste dello Yucatan fino a immergersi nelle limpide acque che ... Read more

    $10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Dinosaurs, Diamonds & Democracy 3rd edition

    An asteroid the size of Table Mountain crashed into what was to become South Africa over 2 billion years ago, marking the spot. The country’s history since then has always been robust and full of energy. This book takes you in record time from that moment, when the earth’s richest gold reefs were shaped, to the advent of democracy in 1994, another event that stunned the world, and beyond. Along ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Barren Lands

    An Epic Search for Diamonds in the North America Arctic

    by Kevin Krajick ...
    First published in 2001, Barren Lands is the classic true story of the men who sought—and found—a great diamond mine on the last frontier of the far north. From a bloody 18th-century trek across the Canadian tundra to the daunting natural forces facing protagonists Chuck Fipke and Stewart Blusson as they struggle against the mighty DeBeers cartel, this is the definitive account of one of the world ... Read more

    $8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Gemstone Tumbling, Cutting, Drilling & Cabochon Making

    A Simple Guide to Finishing Rough Stones

    Beginner Instructions, Professional Results!Gemstones are naturally beautiful, but you can make them glisten and shine. This beginner’s guide covers all the techniques you need to know: tumbling, cutting, face polishing and more. By following the authors’ simple approach, you’ll create finished stones worthy of displaying, selling or making into jewelry.Book Features:pertains to a wide range of ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Rocks, Gems, and Minerals

    A Falcon Field Guide

    Series series Falcon Field Guide Series
    Rocks, Gems, and Minerals is a field guide to 80 of the most common and sought-after rocks, gems, and minerals hidden throughout North America. Conveniently sized to fit in your pocket and featuring full-color, detailed photographs, this informative guide makes it easy to identify rocks in your backyard and beyond. Also included is an introduction that covers fundamental geology information and ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Steine an Fluss, Strand und Küste

    finden, sammeln, bestimmen

    Spaziergänger am Wasser sammeln gerne Steine, egal ob an Fluss, Küste oder Meeresstrand. Wer wissen möchte, worauf er achten muss, um besonders schöne Exemplare zu finden, oder wer ganz bestimmte Steine sucht, findet in diesem Buch die richtigen Tipps. Auch die Frage, welche Schätze man da nach Hause trägt, wird detailliert beantwortet. ... Read more

    $10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Secrets of Fertile Soils

    Humus As the Guardian of the Fundamentals of Natural Life

    by Erhard Hennig ...
    This stimulating book provides a highly practical window into the complex, interdependent relationships between soil, plants, animals, and human beings, including special insight into the fascinating life cycle of healthy soils and the imminent dangers we face should their existence become threatened. Poor agricultural practices are draining our soils of nutrients and microorganisms. Depletion of ... Read more

    $9.99 USD