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Rocks, minerals & fossils

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Rocks, minerals & fossils

Paperback. Amber is a remarkable substance that originates from the resin of trees that lived millions of years ago. This book provides an overview of this prehistoric substance and its fossilized inclusions. It explains how amber is formed, where it is found and how to distinguish genuine amber from fakes. Num Pages: 112 pages, Colour throughout. BIC Classification: WNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 193 x 8. Weight in Grams: 388.
Publisher
The Natural History Museum
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780565092580
ISBN
9780565092580
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.76

Hardcover. This is the first and only book that explains in non-technical terms how to use pocket, portable and laboratory instruments to identify diamonds and coloured gems and to separate them from imitations and 'look-alikes'. Num Pages: 288 pages, 76 colour illustrations, 43 line drawings, 48 b&w illustrations, 16 tables. BIC Classification: GBC; PNV; RBGK; WNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 165 x 31. Weight in Grams: 790.
Publisher
Robert Hale Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780719802515
ISBN
9780719802515
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 27.67

Paperback. Editor(s): Snoke, Arthur W.; Tullis, Jan; Todd, Victoria R. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 634 pages, 139 line illus. 263 plates 3 tables. BIC Classification: WNR; WNW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 219 x 281 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1590.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691600734
ISBN
9780691600734
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 107.11
€ 82.11

Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 673 color photos. BIC Classification: WNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 276 x 217 x 14. Weight in Grams: 738.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764343278
ISBN
9780764343278
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 30.02

Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 371 color photos. BIC Classification: WNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 279 x 11. Weight in Grams: 812. Paleogene. 160 pages, illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: WNR. Dimension: 217 x 279 x 11. Weight: 804.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764334245
ISBN
9780764334245
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 30.34

Paperback. Num Pages: 96 pages, 153 color photos, 1 chart. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; WNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 214 x 9. Weight in Grams: 496.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764343346
ISBN
9780764343346
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 15.19

Hardback. Illustrator(s): Simeonovski, Velizar. Series: Life of the Past. Num Pages: 320 pages, 197 color illus. BIC Classification: 1KLS; RBX; WNCF; WNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 6452 x 4522 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1370.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Edition
Annotated
SKU
V9780253020840
ISBN
9780253020840
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.33

Paperback. A guide that reveals intricate details and characteristics of the rocks and minerals. It offers introduction on identifying and classifying minerals and sections on each type of rock and mineral. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: WNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 146 x 23. Weight in Grams: 594. 352 pages, Illustrationsstrations. A guide that reveals intricate details and characteristics of the rocks and minerals. It offers introduction on identifying and classifying minerals and sections on each type of rock and mineral. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: WNR. Dimension: 222 x 146 x 23. Weight: 606.
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405375863
ISBN
9781405375863
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.95

Hardcover. An up-to-date compilation written by authorities in particular aspects of ichnology. Considers the biological evidence that can be derived from trace fossils including both marine and terrestrial paleoenvironments. Features ancient and modern examples running the gamut from late Precambrian through fish coprolites to dinosaur eggs. Editor(s): Donovan, Stephen K. Num Pages: 316 pages, illustrations, figures, tables. BIC Classification: RBX; WNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 162 x 24. Weight in Grams: 632.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
316
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471948438
ISBN
9780471948438
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 310.12

Paperback.
Publisher
Robert Hale Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780719804014
ISBN
9780719804014
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.01

Hardcover. A book about farming, wildlife, culture and the personal experience of living in limestone country. Series: Little Toller Monographs. BIC Classification: RGL; WNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Publisher
Little Toller Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781908213518
ISBN
9781908213518
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 17.81

Paperback. Series: Mini Encylopedia. BIC Classification: GBC; WNA; WNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 134 x 169 x 29. Weight in Grams: 536.
Publisher
Amber Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782743842
ISBN
9781782743842
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.34

Paperback. In this narrative of the Earth's long and dramatic history, Jan Zalasiewicz shows how many events in the Earth's ancient past can be deciphered from a single pebble. He explores how geologists reach deep into the past by forensic analysis of even the tiniest amounts of mineral matter, demonstrating and revealing Earth's extraordinary story. Num Pages: 256 pages, 9 black and white illustrations, 4pp colour plate section. BIC Classification: PDZ; WNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 150 x 19. Weight in Grams: 278.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199645695
ISBN
9780199645695
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.16

Hardback. Weird Dinosaurs examines the latest breakthroughs and new technologies radically transforming our understanding of the distant past. Pickrell opens a vivid portal to a brand new age of fossil discovery, in which fossil hunters are routinely redefining what we know and how we think about prehistory's most iconic and fascinating creatures. Num Pages: 280 pages, 26 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: RBX; WNA; WNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231180986
ISBN
9780231180986
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 23.90

Hardcover. Beach stones, abundant and free for the taking, are objects of contemplation, beauty, and sentiment. They come in many colours, shapes and patterns, are fun to collect and even have sensuous qualities. This book helps you understand the life of beach stones. It also brings us the stories of such stones. Num Pages: 144 pages, cl85/bw/tt85 illustrations, cl/bw/tt photographs. BIC Classification: AJC; WNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 185 x 189 x 17. Weight in Grams: 478.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Abrams United States
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810955332
ISBN
9780810955332
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 11.23

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, b/w photos & illus & maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; WNR; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 14. Weight in Grams: 306.
Publisher
Gemstone Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
6th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780990415299
ISBN
9780990415299
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. Num Pages: 200 pages, Includes maps, b/w photos, illus. & index. BIC Classification: WNR; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 228 x 13. Weight in Grams: 286.
Publisher
Gemstone Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
6th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780990415282
ISBN
9780990415282
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.54

Hardcover. Gems are objects of wealth, icons of beauty, and emblems of the very best of everything. This title provides a general introduction to gems and natural gemstones, conveying their timeless beauty and exploring similarities among different species and varieties. Num Pages: 352 pages, 290 colour plates, 7 line drawings, 5 tables. BIC Classification: WNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 260 x 223 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1536.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226305110
ISBN
9780226305110
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 33.99

Series: I Wonder Why (Hardcover). Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: WGM; WNR. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 252 x 240 x 5. Weight in Grams: 194.
Publication date
2013
Publisher
National Science Teachers Association United States
Number of pages
36
Condition
New
SKU
V9781938946110
ISBN
9781938946110
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 22.10

Paperback. Snowdonia has a great story to tell, of ancient oceans, mountains, volcanoes and climate change. The mountain landscape of Snowdonia is the result of everything that has happenend to it over geological time - the product of the ancient landscapes that went before it, and fragments of which are preserved by rocks and landforms within the landscape. Num Pages: 192 pages, 130 colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKWN; RGBS; WNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 175 x 11. Weight in Grams: 456. 192 pages, 130 colour photographs. Snowdonia has a great story to tell, of ancient oceans, mountains, volcanoes and climate change. The mountain landscape of Snowdonia is the result of everything that has happenend to it over geological time - the product of the ancient landscapes that went before it, and fragments of which are preserved by rocks and landforms within the landscape. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKWN; RGBS; WNR. Dimension: 236 x 175 x 11. Weight: 458.
Publisher
Crowood Press
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861269287
ISBN
9781861269287
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 24.77

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