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1	Gemstones of the World more books like this by Walter Schumann add to wishlist 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 ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.35! \| first editions
2	National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals more books like this by Charles W Chesterman add to wishlist These are fully illustrated with color photographs, comprehensive field guides including extensive descriptions covering appearance, habitat, range and much more! see all copies from $3.88! new only from $11.53! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Salt: A World History more books like this by Mark Kurlansky add to wishlist 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. see all copies from $2.96! new only from $8.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Gemstones more books like this by Cally Hall add to wishlist "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 ... see all copies from $2.53! new only from $10.00! \| SVS
5	Field guide to rocks and minerals more books like this by Frederick H Pough add to wishlist 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, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.48! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Principles of Sedimentology & Stratigraphy more books like this by Sam Boggs, Jr. add to wishlist 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 ... see all copies from $21.17! new only from $90.84! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Stone by Stone: The Magnificent History in New England's Stone Walls more books like this by Robert M Thorson add to wishlist 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. see all copies from $3.78! new only from $6.95! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Sedimentary Geology: An Introduction to Sedimentary Rocks and Stratigraphy more books like this by Professor Donald R Prothero, Fred Schwab add to wishlist 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 ... see all copies from $62.11! new only from $110.97! \| SVS
9	Manual of Mineralogy (Revised) more books like this by Cornelis Klein, Cornelius S Hurlbut add to wishlist This volume is the 21st edition of a major reference work, originally established in 1848, which explores the crystal and physical properties of minerals. see all copies from $15.04! new only from $93.27!
10	An introduction to the rock-forming minerals more books like this by W. A. Deer add to wishlist 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. see all copies from $7.55! new only from $75.20! \| first editions
11 view cover	Handbook of Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones more books like this by Walter Schumann, R Bradshaw (Translator) add to wishlist 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. see all copies from $3.00! new only from $5.38! \| SVS
12 view cover	If You Find a Rock more books like this by Peggy Christian, Barbara Hirsch Lember (Photographer) add to wishlist Celebrates the variety of rocks that can be found, including skipping rocks, chalk rocks, and splashing rocks. see all copies from $3.00! new only from $3.00! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Looking at Rocks more books like this by Jennifer A Dussling, Deborah Drew-Brook (Illustrator), Allan Drew-Brook-Cormack (Illustrator) add to wishlist From the backyard to the local bank, rock hounds can identify common rocks wherever they go with this rocking illustrated guide. Illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.45! \| SVS
14 view cover	Rocks and Minerals more books like this by Caroline Bingham, DK Publishing, Dorling Kindersley Publishing (Creator) add to wishlist Introducing geologic elements to budding scientists, "Rocks and Minerals" helps younger children learn about the natural world around them. Full color. see all copies from $3.00! new only from $5.00! \| SVS
15 view cover	The Stone of Heaven: Unearthing the Secret History of Imperial Green Jade more books like this by Adrian Levy, Cathy Scott-Clark add to wishlist 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 ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
16 view cover	Peterson first guide to rocks and minerals more books like this by Frederick H Pough, Roger Tory Peterson (Editor) add to wishlist 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, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Simon & Schuster's Guide to Rocks and Minerals more books like this by Annibale Mottana, Rodolfo Crespi, Giuseppe Liborio add to wishlist 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 see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.18! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Gemstones more books like this by Emma Foa add to wishlist 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. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.50! \| SVS
19 view cover	Everybody Needs a Rock more books like this by Byrd Baylor add to wishlist Ten rules for finding a rock---not just any rock, but a "special rock that you find yourself and keep as long as you can--maybe forever." see all copies from $2.09! new only from $3.75! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Gemstones more books like this by Cathy Hall, Cally Hall add to wishlist The fifth installment of Dorling Kindersley's new generation of field guides is comprehensive in scope, and features hundreds of specimens depicted in glorious full-color photographs. Flexible binding. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $47.59! \| first editions
21 view cover	Rocks & Minerals more books like this by Chris Pellant add to wishlist "The Dorling Kindersley Handbook of Rocks and Minerals" is packed with 600 full-colour photographs of more than 500 specimens. Authoritative text clear photographs and a systematic approach help you to cut through the complicated identification process and recognize a specimen easily. Each entry combines a precise description with annotated ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.78! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Stone Andy Goldsworthy more books like this by Andy Goldsworthy add to wishlist Here is an arresting look at art that uses slate, limestone, river boulders, sand, mud and clay--all created by young Scottish artist Goldsworthy. Stone reflects the artist's increasingly strong conviction that the places in which he works are as essential a part of his art as that which he creates. 130 full-color photographs. see all copies from $32.99! new only from $32.99! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	An Introduction to Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology more books like this by John D Winter add to wishlist For a combined, one-semester, junior/senior-level course in Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology. Also useful for programs that teach Igneous Petrology and Metamorphic Petrology separately. Unlike other texts on igneous and metamorphic petrology--which are geared to either advanced or novice petrology students--this text offers unique, comprehensive ... see all copies from $49.95! new only from $49.95! \| first editions
24 view cover	Coal: A Human History more books like this by Barbara Freese add to wishlist The fascinating, often surprising story of how a simple black rock has altered the course of history. . Prized as "the best stone in Britain" by Roman invaders who carved jewelry out of it, coal has transformed societies, powered navies, fueled economies, and expanded frontiers. It made China a twelfth-century superpower, inspired the writing of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.00! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology more books like this by Myron G Best add to wishlist Igneous and metamorphic petrology has over the last 20 years expanded rapidly into a broad, multifaceted, and increasingly quantitative science. Advances in geochemistry, geochronology, and geophysics, as well as the appearance of new analytical tools, have all contributed to new ways of thinking about the origin and evolution of magmas, and the ... see all copies from $5.96! new only from $62.00! \| SVS

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