Rocks category: 250 books
A Grain of Sand
Nature's Secret Wonder
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2008
"To see a world in a grain of sand, And a heaven in a wild flower. To hold infinity in the palm of your hand, And eternity in an hour."
William Blake, "Auguries of Innocence"1805
Here is the world viewed within a grain of sand, thanks to the stunning three-dimensional microphotography...
Australian Landforms
Understanding a Low, Flat, Arid and Old Landscape
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2005
Ayers Rock Uluru the largest monolith in the world, how did it get there? This book explains the wonders of the Australian landscape in the context of geology, geography, botany, zoology, ecology, environmental studies and agricultural science. Illustrated with 359 colour photos, 20 black and white...
by Carol Clark
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 1998
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 1998
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...
by V.T.
Language: English
Release Date: April 26, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: April 26, 2014
Want to understand more about gemstones, what do they mean, which one can bring you luck, and even set up your gemstones business?
This ebook compiles tons of tips from REAL gemstones business owners who enjoy studying these previous stones. They share the knowledge, how they set up their...
Rockhounding California
A Guide to the State's Best Rockhounding Sites
Language: English
Release Date: June 19, 2012
A complete guide and source-book brimming with advice on collecting and preparing gems and minerals .
by Justin Scott Parr
Language: English
Release Date: November 14, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: November 14, 2012
Every 12-year-old’s two favorite words: Summer vacation. No cold weather. No school. Just months of free time ahead.
Best friends Sage Carrington and Isabel Flores are making the most of their summer break when they discover an antique treasure map near the Washington Monument.
But...
Rock Polishing Secrets
The Ultimate Guide To Rock Polishing, Rock Polishing Kit, Rock Polishing Grit, Rock Polishing Supplies
Language: English
Release Date: October 17, 2013
Learn how to turn stones into jewelry with this easy to use guide on rock polishing, rock polishing kit, rock polishing grit and rock polishing supplies.
Southwest Treasure Hunter's Gem and Mineral Guide (5th ed.)
Where and How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems and Minerals
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2011
Updated 5th Edition with new sites & museums! SOUTHWEST Arizona • California • Colorado • Hawaii • Kansas Nevada • New Mexico • Oklahoma • Texas • Utah Whether you’re digging for the first time or are an experienced rockhound or “prospector,” with a simple rock hammer and...
Secrets of Fertile Soils
Humus As the Guardian of the Fundamentals of Natural Life
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2015
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....
Rockhounding Virginia
A Guide to the State’s Best Rockhounding Sites
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2017
Explore the mineral-rich region of Virginia with veteran rockhound Robert Beard’s Rockhounding Virginia and unearth the state’s best rockhounding sites, ranging from popular and commercial sites to numerous lesser-known areas. Featuring an overview of the state’s geologic history as well as...
by Pat Coleby
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2001
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2001
Natural Cattle Care encompasses every facet of farm management, from the mineral components of the soils cattle graze over, to issues of fencing, shelter and feed regimens. How you farm determines the health of your livestock. Natural Cattle Care is a comprehensive analysis of farming...
by Pao Nipperkin
Language: English
Release Date: January 2, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: January 2, 2012
Gemstones are indeed so lovely and adorable! But you do not need to research them individually anymore because all of your favorite gemstones are found in one book! Loose Gemstone Guide takes you to a world of wonder and majesty as it presents over 75 precious stones man has ever seen! Complete with...
Northwest Treasure Hunter's Gem and Mineral Guide (6th Edition)
Where and How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems and Minerals
Language: English
Release Date: May 2, 2016
Updated 6th edition with new sites & museums! Learn Where & How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems & Minerals NORTHWEST Alaska • Idaho • Iowa • Minnesota • Montana • Nebraska North Dakota • Oregon • South Dakota • Washington • Wyoming Whether you're digging for the first...
by Edalfo Lanfranchi
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2016
Stones speak with their silence as if these were the witnesses of our universe. They seem beings motionless and silent, but it isn’t true. Inside them is the secular momentum that has the universe: the eternal presence of the Supreme Being. Every stone is an expression of love. None can be discarded;...