Philip's Guide to Minerals, Rocks & Fossils
Title | Philip's Guide to Minerals, Rocks & Fossils PDF eBook |
Author | Arthur Clive Bishop |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Fossils |
ISBN |
Philip's Minerals, Rocks & Fossils
Title | Philip's Minerals, Rocks & Fossils PDF eBook |
Author | Arthur Clive Bishop |
Publisher | Philip's |
Pages | 336 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Fossils |
ISBN | 9780540074297 |
A practical and authoritative guide to identifying minerals, rocks and fossils. An invaluable handbook for amateur collectors and specialists alike, small and compact enough to carry in the pocket or rucksack. The illustrations in this revised edition have been improved to give a truer representation of the colours found in nature.A best-seller in its field since 1974 when it was first published, the 1998 edition has been completely revised and updated, with brand-new, extended introductory sections and appendices. The book has also been completely redesigned to bring it into the 1990s and make it more user friendly.Around 145 colour plates show typical mineral, rock and fossils specimens. The plates were photographed from the Natural History Museum's incredible collection. Over 100 specially commissioned line drawings illustrate the authoritative descriptions of the specimens.The 1998 edition has been updated and revised by two of the original authors (Dr Woolley and Dr Bishop), plus an expert in fossils, all from the world-class Natural History Museum in London.Main map scale:
Philip's Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Fossils
Title | Philip's Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Fossils PDF eBook |
Author | Alan Robert Woolley |
Publisher | Bounty Books |
Pages | 320 |
Release | 2013-06-28 |
Genre | Fossils |
ISBN | 9780753725436 |
Published in association with The Natural History Museum, London, this is a practical and authoritative guide to identifying minerals, rocks and fossils. It has been a bestseller in its field since its first publication in 1974. This edition contains over 600 specimens illustrated in full colour on 142 plates, with over 300 line drawings. Rights: UK & General Export
Cambridge Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Fossils
Title | Cambridge Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Fossils PDF eBook |
Author | A. Bishop |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 340 |
Release | 1999-11-13 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9780521778817 |
Provides information on how rocks and fossils are formed and where they can be found and offers advice on which ones to collect and how to display them.
Rocks, Minerals & Fossils of the World
Title | Rocks, Minerals & Fossils of the World PDF eBook |
Author | Chris Pellant |
Publisher | Little Brown |
Pages | 175 |
Release | 1990 |
Genre | Fossils |
ISBN | 9780316697972 |
An illustrated guide to the rocks, minerals, and fossils found throughout the world.
Guide to Minerals, Rocks & Fossils
Title | Guide to Minerals, Rocks & Fossils PDF eBook |
Author | Arthur Clive Bishop |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Fossils |
ISBN |
Philip's Guide to the Oceans
Title | Philip's Guide to the Oceans PDF eBook |
Author | John Pernetta |
Publisher | George Philip Limited |
Pages | 246 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN |
Philip's Guide to the Oceans is an illustrated guide to the world's oceans and seas. It features more than 250 photographs, maps and diagrams and a comprehensive, authoritative text. The book will be of value to all those with an interest in the 'blue planet', from the marine biology student to yachting and diving enthusiasts.The book divides into six sections:'The Oceans' provides a complete picture of the genesis and evolution of the world's oceans.'Exploration' details celebrated oceanic quests, from the earliest voyages of discovery through to the science of modern oceanography and the new international sports of yachting and diving.'Life' is a comprehensive study of the oceans' incredible diversity of flora and fauna, and their many complex interrelationships.'Resources' is an in-depth study of the worldwide distribution of oil and gas, fish and mineral resources found in the oceans.The 'Atlas' section details the shapes of the ocean basins, their patterns of circulation and their unique characteristics.The 'Encyclopedia of Marine Life' catalogues and illustrates the main families of ocean organisms and provides a comprehensive ready-reference section to ocean flora and fauna.Main map scale: