This is the standard reference for over twenty years, now completely revised and updated with many new illustrations. "Gemstones of the World" is the most comprehensive and informative colour manual of the world's gemstones and includes more than 1,400 examples. Opposite each illustration the text provides an exact description of the particular ...
These are fully illustrated with color photographs, comprehensive field guides including extensive descriptions covering appearance, habitat, range and much more!
Mark Kurlansky, who wrote COD, now turns his attention to salt, looking at its history and the odd associations it has had for people: it has been seen variously as divine, aphrodisiac, good for preserving food, useful for reviving zombies, and of course indispensable in the cuisines of many nations. A New York Times Notable Book for 2002.
Now updated and revised, this book provides clear understanding of what ever vitamin, mineral and new supplement can actually do. It helps you design your own personalised nutrient programme and offers a scientifically documented Optimum Daily Intake to follow (similar to Recommended Daily Allowances).
"The Dorling Kindersley Handbook of Gemstones" is packed with more than 800 vivid full-colour photographs of more than 130 varieties of cut and uncut stones organic gemstones and precious metals. With authoritative text clear photography and a systematic approach, this concise guide to identification enables you to recognize each gemstone ...
Despite a century-long legacy that has claimed millions of lives and ravaged the environment, coal as a fuel source is making a comeback. In a compelling blend of hard-hitting investigative reporting, history, and business analysis, this work illuminates the stark economic imperatives America faces.
This title features research on vitamins, minerals, and supplements, and their interactions with foods and medications, along with valuable information for the health-conscious on how to assess their needs and make wise purchases of store vitamins.
The definitive guide to rocks and minerals, completely updated for the fifth edition, includes 385 color photographs showing rocks, minerals, and geologic formations. Hundreds of minerals are described, with details such as geographic formations. Hundreds of minerals are described, with details such as geographic distribution, physical properties, ...
This text is useful for intermediate/advanced level courses in Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, and Sedimentary Petrology. It presents a concise treatment of the fundamental principles of sedimentology and stratigraphy, including the processes that form sedimentary rocks, as well as describing the important physical, chemical, biological and ...
A geologist considers the old stone walls of New England, which he considers vital forms in the landscape. He traces their history and evolution, the reasons for their collapse (or failure to collapse), and quotes Frost, Thoreau, and others who have written on the subject.
The third edition of Introduction to Optical Mineralogy provides complete coverage of the optical properties of minerals and describes more than 125 common rock-forming minerals. Revised chapters on optical theory discuss the petrographic microscope, the nature and properties of light, the behavior of light in isotropic and anisotropic materials, ...
This is an accessible introductory text for geology students, which encompasses both sedimentary rocks and stratigraphy. "Sedimentary Geology" utilizes important research in tectonics and sedimentation and focuses on crucial geological principles. The text covers a wide range of topics, including trace fossils, mudrocks, diagentetic structures and ...
Murray, one of the leading health writers in America, brings his voice to the topic of nutritional supplements and the role they can play in achieving and maintaining optimum health.
The author of 8 WEEKS TO OPTIMUM HEALTH emphasizes the body's ability to heal itself. Here he draws on his philosophy of spontaneous healing to answer frequently asked questions about vitamins and minerals, such as 'How good are multivitamins?', 'How safe is Vitamin C?', 'Why is Folic Acid important?' and 'What do you recommend for a cold?'
This volume is the 21st edition of a major reference work, originally established in 1848, which explores the crystal and physical properties of minerals.
This revised edition has entailed a thorough re-writing of the text, taking account of the impressive advances that have been made in all aspects of earth sciences, particularly mineralogy, over the recent years.
This handbook includes more than 600 stunning color photographs showing rocks, minerals, and gems from all over the world. Each specimen is described in detail: its origin and structure, chemical composition, hardness, color, and other properties.
Introducing geologic elements to budding scientists, "Rocks and Minerals" helps younger children learn about the natural world around them. Full color.
This comprehensive reference contains the information families need to use vitamins, minerals and herbs wisely, whether they are interested in maintaining good health, coping with everyday complaints, or dealing with serious diseases. 300 color photos, illustrations & charts.
The dark history of a precious gemstone, this book looks back to the historic ravages that jadeite created in the wake of its discovery. Found in only one earthly spot--Burma--this gem has held the rapacious appetites of people such as Kublai Khan. Today, jadeite is mined in horrific conditions, with heroin as the main commodity and AIDS rampant ...
Written and designed for the beginner, this book describes and illustrates the most common and interesting rocks and minerals, from simple sandstone to exotic gems. Illustrated with dozens of beautiful color photographs, it tells how these rocks and minerals formed and how to identify them--and includes tips on collecting. 175 color photographs, ...
Practical, concise, and easy to use, Simon & Schuster's Guide to Rocks and Minerals contains everything that the rock and mineral enthusiast needs to know. This field guide is divided into two large sections -- one devoted to minerals and one to rocks, each prefaced by a comprehensive introduction t
This reference book provides facts on gemstones. It is part of the "DK Pockets" series which covers subjects from natural history to architecture in a clear and logical way.
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