The allure of gold has captured human imagination & inspired legends throughout history, from the ancient Egyptians to the Greek legend of Midas. It has formed the bases of international finance & still remains an icon of enduring wealth.

'Gold' examines all aspects of this most prized metal, from its scientific properties & mineralogy to the myths that surround it & the eventual history of its exploitation. It describes the geological processes that form gold deposits, where they occur & the practicalities and changing technologies of extraction and use. The beauty & versatility of gold are fully reflected in the lavish range of illustrations, making this both an appealing and informative read.

This book complements the exhibition entitled 'Earths Treasury' in the Earth galleries at the Natural History Museum, London.

  

Price:  £7.95 / €9.94 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)

Interest in Amber has grown owing both to its beauty as a jewellery & its fascinating insect inclusions. Amber is a remarkable substance that originates from the resin of trees that lived millions of years ago. Anything that became trapped in this sticky resin was fossilised & perfectly preserved. The insects and others inclusions found in amber today are providing scientists with unique insights into the history of life on earth.

This lavishly illustrated book tells how amber is formed, where it is found and how to distinguish genuine amber from fakes. It describes the many uses of amber , in art as well as science & recounts the elusive search for DNA from insect inclusions. Detailed keys and stunning photos provide an identification guide to all the insect groups and other animals found in amber. Discover for your self the many secrets that are held in this natural time capsule.

  

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Meteorites are rocks from space that have fallen to the earths surface. Once considered bad omens, they are now recognised as giving us a unique insight into the nature of material that was present at the formation of the solar system. In 'Meteorites' leading experts from the Natural History Museum provide a compelling introduction to these mysterious objects

Drawing on the latest information from key meteorite falls, it explains what meteorites are, where they came from and what they can tell us about our solar system & the planets, moons, asteroids & comets it contains, including Earth. It is written in an easy to follow, jargon free style, making it accessible to all, and is illustrated throughout with a mix of photographs, diagrams and maps.

  

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Since it was first published, this series of three books has established itself as the classic work of reference for all students of geology. It provides information on which fossils one may expect to find amongst the wealth of geological horizons occuring in Britain and at the same time aids in the identification of the same species once they have been found.

Amateur and professinal palaeontologists alike will continue to find that these volumes are as important to their studies as their hand lens and geological hammer.

Note only 1 'Palaeozoic' book is left!  

Price:  £13.99 / €17.49 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)

Since it was first published, this series of three books has established itself as the classic work of reference for all students of geology. It provides information on which fossils one may expect to find amongst the wealth of geological horizons occuring in Britain and at the same time aids in the identification of the same species once they have been found.

Amateur and professinal palaeontologists alike will continue to find that these volumes are as important to their studies as their hand lens and geological hammer.

Note only 1 'Palaeozoic' book is left!  

Price:  £14.99 / €18.74 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)

Since it was first published, this series of three books has established itself as the classic work of reference for all students of geology. It provides information on which fossils one may expect to find amongst the wealth of geological horizons occuring in Britain and at the same time aids in the identification of the same species once they have been found.

Amateur and professinal palaeontologists alike will continue to find that these volumes are as important to their studies as their hand lens and geological hammer.

Note only 1 'Palaeozoic' book is left!  

Price:  £12.99 / €16.24 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)