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Salt: A World History
Author: Mark Kurlansky
ISBN-10: 0142001619
ISBN-13: 9780142001615
Published: 2003-01-28
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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Book Description:
Mark Kurlansky, the bestselling author of Cod and The Basque History of the World, here turns his attention to a common household item with a long and intriguing history: salt. The only rock we eat, salt has shaped civilization from the very beginning, and its story is a glittering, often surprising part of the history of humankind. A substance so valuable it served as currency, salt has influenced the establishment of trade routes and cities, provoked and financed wars, secured empires, and inspired revolutions. Populated by colorful characters and filled with an unending series of fascinating details, Kurlansky's kaleidoscopic history is a supremely entertaining, multi-layered masterpiece.
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Rocks & Minerals (Eyewitness Explorers)
Author: Steve Parker
ISBN-10: 0789416824
ISBN-13: 9780789416827
Published: 1997-03-05
Publisher: DK CHILDREN
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See rocks and minerals up close in vivid detail, with an abundance of detailed information to match.
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Coal: A Human History
Author: Barbara Freese
ISBN-10: 0142000981
ISBN-13: 9780142000984
Published: 2004-01-27
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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In this remarkable book, Barbara Freese takes us on a rich historical journey that begins hundreds of millions of years ago and spans the globe. Prized as “the best stone in Britain” by Roman invaders who carved jewelry out of it, coal has transformed societies, expanded frontiers, and sparked social movements, and still powers our electric grid. Yet coal’s world-changing power has come at a tremendous price, including centuries of blackening our skies and lungs—and now the dangerous warming of our global climate. Ranging from the “great stinking fogs” of London to the rat-infested coal mines of Pennsylvania, from the impoverished slums of Manchester to the toxic streets of Beijing, Coal is a captivating narrative about an ordinary substance with an extraordinary impact on human civilization.
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A Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals (Peterson Field Guides)
Author: Frederick H. Pough
ISBN-10: 0395240476
ISBN-13: 9780395240472
Published: 1976-10
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (T)
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Book Description:
Modern policing is a vital institution for the defense of political and civil rights, and the protection of citizens from crime and fear of crime. Private security is also playing an increasingly important role in crime prevention and order maintenance, and also in protecting government assets and services. At the same time, crime and disorder remain major problems in contemporary societies, and there are ongoing issues of integrity and competency in many police departments and in the security industry. Policing and Security in Practice: Challenges and Achievements addresses questions of 'best practice' across police and security work by focusing on what the scientific literature says about how to achieve optimal outcomes in law enforcement, crime prevention and professional standards. Each chapter is written by subject experts with many years of research experience and collaborative work with policing and security agencies. The book is a highly readable, inspiring and fully grounded guide to achieving the best in policing and security.
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Gemstones of the World: Newly Revised & Expanded Fourth Edition
Author: Walter Schumann
ISBN-10: 140276829X
ISBN-13: 9781402768293
Published: 2009-12-01
Publisher: Sterling
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Book Description:
Gemstones of the World is the single, cornerstone volume that every hobbyist, jeweler, jewelry maker, and rockhound needs. And this updated edition contains a new chapter on the treatment of gemstones, expanded information on what’s “New on the Market,” and 400 additional stones.More than 1,500 full-color photos showcase each precious and semiprecious stone in its rough, natural, polished, and cut renditions. Each entry offers complete information on the gemstone’s formation, structure, physical properties, and characteristics, along with the best methods of working, cutting, and polishing it. There are even full treatments of lesser-known gems; a special section on rocks as precious stones; and organic gem materials. Charts and tables (including the “double fraction” figures that experts want) help collectors identify unknown gemstones and check for genuineness.
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Uranium: War, Energy, and the Rock That Shaped the World
Author: Tom Zoellner
ISBN-10: 014311672X
ISBN-13: 9780143116721
Published: 2010-02-23
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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Book Description:
The astonishing biography of a mineral that can sustain our world- or destroy it Uranium occurs naturally in the earth's crust-yet holds the power to end all life on the planet. This is its fundamental paradox, and its story is a fascinating window into the valor, greed, genius, and folly of humanity. A problem for miners in the Middle Ages, an inspiration to novelists and a boon to medicine, a devastating weapon at the end of World War II, and eventually a polluter, killer, excuse for war with Iraq, potential deliverer of Armageddon and a possible last defense against global warming-Uranium is the riveting story of the most powerful element on earth, and one which will shape our future, for better or worse.
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Introduction to Mineralogy
Author: William Nesse
ISBN-10: 0199827389
ISBN-13: 9780199827381
Published: 2011-08-08
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
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Book Description:
The second edition of Introduction to Mineralogy follows the highly successful first edition, which become an overnight market leader. Introduction to Mineralogy consolidates much of the material now covered in traditional mineralogy and optical mineralogy courses and focuses on describing minerals within their geologic context. It presents the important traditional content of mineralogy including crystallography, chemical bonding, controls on mineral structure, mineral stability, and crystal growth to provide a foundation that enables students to understand the nature and occurrence of minerals. Physical, optical, and X-ray powder diffraction techniques of mineral study are described in detail, and common chemical analytical methods are outlined as well. Detailed descriptions of over 100 common minerals are provided, and the geologic context within which these minerals occur is emphasized. Appendices provide tables and diagrams to help students with mineral identification, using both physical and optical properties. Numerous line drawings, photographs, and photomicrographs help make complex concepts understandable. Introduction to Mineralogy is available with Daniel Schulze's An Atlas of Minerals in Thin Section for a nominal additional fee.NEW TO THIS EDITION:-New 2-color design to clarify information hierarchy and presentation-Expanded selection of mineral photos-Improved presentation of physical properties of minerals in chapter 1-Updated mineral descriptions-New coverage of minerals and health
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Jewelry & Gems, 2nd Edition; The Buying Guide: How to Buy Diamonds, Colored Gemstones, Pearls, Gold & Jewelry with Confidence & Knowledge
Author: Antoinette L. Matlins
ISBN-10: 0943763126
ISBN-13: 9780943763125
Published: 1993-03
Publisher: Gemstone Pr
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Book Description:
Completely Updated, Expanded, Revised.New edition of the "unofficial bible" for jewelry and gem buyers. Explains how to buy diamonds, pearls, precious, and other popular colored gems, gold, and jewelry with confidence and knowledge.This authoritative book includes new sections on design and style, pearls, gold, and platinum, as well as full coverage of recently discovered new gems to look for...and new treatments and trickery to look out for. Easy to read and understand, Jewelry&Gems: The Buying Guide covers every aspect of purchasing and enjoying jewelry and gems.Selected contents:Retail Price Guides for Diamonds, Colored Gems, and Pearls.Getting to Know Gems.Diamonds: How to Determine the Value of a Diamond.The Four C's - Treatments - New shapes&old - How flaws affect diamonds - How to read diamond grading reports - How to spot fraud&misrepresentationColored Gemstones: New Stones Add Exciting Choices.Mystery&Magic - Determining value - New treatments - Synthetics - Fraud&misrepresentation - Misleading names - Gem alternatives by colorPearls: Types - Factors that affect quality and value.Gold&Platinum.Choosing the Setting.Important Advice Before You Buy; Questions to Ask.Selecting a Reputable Jeweler, Appraiser,&insurer.Gemstone Investment.
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Peterson First Guide(R) to Rocks and Minerals (Peterson First Guides)
Author: Frederick H. Pough
ISBN-10: 0395562759
ISBN-13: 9780395562758
Published: 1991-05-24
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
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Book Description:
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, 12 line drawings.
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Rocks, Gems and Minerals: Revised and Updated (Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press)
Author: Paul R. Shaffer
ISBN-10: 1582381321
ISBN-13: 9781582381329
Published: 2001-04-14
Publisher: Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press
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This handy identification guide to the most common kinds of rocks and minerals offers concise and fascinating information on;Physical and chemical propertiesOrigins and geologic significanceGems and semiprecious stonesHow to find and collect specimensIllustrated in full color throughout, this is a gem of a guide for rockhounds and mineral collectors!
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