Fee Mining and Mineral Adventures in the Eastern U.S.

Fee Mining and Mineral Adventures in the Eastern U.S.
Author: James Martin Monaco
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: East (U.S.)
ISBN: 9781889786278

For mineral enthusiasts or family vacationers, this unique guide is a treasure trove of interesting sites to see and things to do related to rocks and minerals, gemstones, crystals, fossils, gold and other treasures. Covers 31 eastern states--north, south and mid-west. Fee Mining sites for rockhounds, museums, cave and cavern tours, historic and natural points of interest. Includes maps, contacts, facility info. and equipment needed. 270 total sites to visit.

Rockhounding Idaho

Rockhounding Idaho
Author: Garret Romaine
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 267
Release: 2010-05-04
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0762763310

A complete guide to Idaho’s best sites for collecting rocks, minerals, gems, crystals, fossils, and gold.

Collecting Agates and Jaspers of North America

Collecting Agates and Jaspers of North America
Author: Patti Polk
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2013-12-09
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 144023745X

Treasures of the Earth From the author of Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals and one of the leading agate collectors in the world, comes this comprehensive guide to collecting agates and jaspers, the most sought after types of collectible rocks on the market today. Designed with all beginners in mind, yet filled with valuable technical information for advanced enthusiasts, Collecting Agates and Jaspers helps rockhounds discover these treasures of North America. • The only book on agates and jaspers to offer values. • Featuring nearly 700 beautiful color pictures, descriptions and technical information, the book provides an easy-to-use, quick reference format perfect for home and field. • Organized by U.S. states and provinces in Canada and Mexico, with introductions pinpointing each area's best spots and what you can find there.

Basic Rockhounding and Prospecting

Basic Rockhounding and Prospecting
Author: Garret Romaine
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2019-05-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1493032828

A Beginner’s Guide to Rockhounding, Gem Collecting, Gold Prospecting, and Fossil Hunting Basic Rockhounding and Prospecting is aimed at anyone who is interested in learning the basics of collecting rocks and minerals. It’s the perfect companion title to the more advanced Modern Rockhounding and Prospecting Handbook. Readers will learn how to identify common rocks and minerals, and where to look for them. Using labs, procedures, pictorials, and discussions to help readers learn, this book will cover the basics of geology, describing the three main rock groups, with extensive pictures to show what to look for and how to figure out what is out there. Look inside for: Geology basics Rules and regulations Polishing, preserving, crafting, and displaying your treasures Popular collectibles, including rocks, gems, fossils, meteorites, and gold Tools of the trade for every level of collector

The Rockhound's Handbook

The Rockhound's Handbook
Author: James R. Mitchell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 188
Release: 1996
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

Learn about rock and mineral formation, tools, identification, finding minerals in the field, legal aspects, preparation and preservation, cutting and polishing, and making jewelry from your finds. Numerous illustrations and B/W photos.

2013 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market

2013 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market
Author: Mary Burzlaff Bostic
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 1141
Release: 2012-10-17
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1599636204

All the Tools You Need to Build a Successful Art Career! 2013 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market is the must-have reference guide for any artist who wants to establish or expand a career in fine art, illustration or graphic design. Thousands of successful artists have relied on us to help develop their careers and navigate the changing business landscape. The 2013 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market introduces a whole host of new features and guarantees the most up-to-date, individually verified market contacts possible. Expand your art business with these resources: • A FREE 1-year subscription to ArtistsMarketOnline.com, where you can find industry contacts, track your submissions, get the latest art and design news and much more (Note: free subscription comes with print version only) • Complete, up-to-date contact information for more than 1,700 art market resources, including galleries, magazines, book publishers, greeting card companies, ad agencies, syndicates, art fairs and more • Articles on the business of freelancing—from basic copyright information to tips on promoting your work • Information on grants, residencies, organizations, publications and websites that offer support and direction for visual artists of all types • NEW! Informative articles on strategic planning, strengthening a business, budgets, negotiating contracts and applying for grants • NEW! Special features on writing for artists, communicating with clients, hanging a solo show and achieving work-life balance • NEW! Inspiring and informative interviews with successful professionals including artist Lisa Cyr, illustrator Loren Long, and These Are Things design duo Jen Adrion and Omar Noory PLEASE NOTE: Free subscriptions are NOT included with the e-book edition of this title.

2007 Writer's Market

2007 Writer's Market
Author: Robert Brewer
Publisher: Writers Digest Books
Total Pages: 1232
Release: 2006-08-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

2011 Artist's and Graphic Designer's Market

2011 Artist's and Graphic Designer's Market
Author: Mary Burzlaff Bostic
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 528
Release: 2010-10-18
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1599632586

THE TOOLS TO BUILD A SUCCESSFUL ART CAREER 2011 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market is the must-have reference guide for emerging artists who want to establish a successful career in fine art, illustration, cartooning or graphic design.This edition is packed with resources you can use including: • Complete, up-to-date contact information for more than 1,000 art markets, including, galleries, magazines, book publishers, greeting card companies, ad agencies, syndicates, art fairs and more • Articles on the business of freelancing - from basic copyright information to tips on promoting your work • Special features on economic survival as a freelance artist, finding work and maintaining business relationships, an insider's guide to the illustration industry, getting your work into galleries, photographing your artwork, and an interview with literary agent Anna Olswanger • Information on grants, residencies, organizations, publications and websites that offer support and direction for creative artists of all types