Minerals Fossils And Fluorescents Of Arizona
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Author | : Neil R. Bearce |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Arizona |
ISBN | : 9780974984612 |
From the author of "Minerals of Arizona-a Field Guide for Collectors", comes a second field guide for Arizona collectors. This is not an updated version of "Minerals of Arizona", but an entirely new, expanded field guide designed for not only the mineral collector, but for fossil and fluorescent collectors as well. No other Arizona rockhound book contains special independent sctions on fossils and fluorescents. The field research for this work took over 3 years during which the author traveled over 25,000 miles across Arizona and visited over 300 potential collecting sites. To aide the collector, Minerals, Fossils, and Fluorescents includes: - 90 collecting sites complete with site photographs and National Geographic Topo! (C) maps. - Global positioning system coordinates for each location. - A difficulty scale informing the reader of the effort required to reach, navigate, and collect at each site. - chapters covering the basic science of the minerals, fossils, and fluorescents to be collected. - The geological formations at each site and the scientific properties of the speimens found there. - 20 pages of full color photographs of specimens by the well-known mineral photographer Jeffrey Scovil including 5 pages of fluorescent minerals. - Over 400 pages of text, maps, and collecting site and specimen photographs.
Author | : Lilia Menconi |
Publisher | : Moon Travel |
Total Pages | : 456 |
Release | : 2017-05-09 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1631213415 |
Make Your Escape with Moon Travel Guides! Wander world-class museums, relax in Scottsdale's resorts, and hike through red rocks in the Valley of the Sun with Moon Phoenix, Scottsdale & Sedona. Inside you'll find: Strategic itineraries, including a luxurious desert getaway, a family road trip, and a 10-day "Best of the Valley of the Sun" Helpful photos and detailed maps throughout Must-see attractions and off-beat ideas for making the most of your trip: Explore the local art scene, from Native American exhibits to contemporary galleries. Taste the best Sonoran-style cuisine this side of the Mexican border. Luxuriate in five-star resorts, world-class spas, and gourmet restaurants. Go stargazing in Sedona, or clubbing in Scottsdale. Browse new-agey shops or high-end boutiques, hike water-carved canyons and climb mountains, or go golfing at one of nearly 200 courses. Discover the rich culture of the Native American people who first settled the Valley, and venture to the leafy respite of Oak Creek Canyon to witness the red-rock monoliths Honest advice from Phoenix local Lilia Menconi on when to go and where to stay, with special focus on the best resorts in the area In-depth coverage of all three cities, including the Apache Trail and Superstition Mountains Recommendations for visitors with disabilities and for traveling with kids Thorough background on the culture, environment, wildlife, and history With Moon's local insight, diverse activities, and expert tips on experiencing the best of Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Sedona, you can plan your trip your way! Expanding your trip? Try Moon Arizona. Hitting the road? Try Moon Southwest Road Trip.
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Total Pages | : 444 |
Release | : 1986 |
Genre | : Mineralogy |
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Author | : T. Douglas Price |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 340 |
Release | : 2010-10-17 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1441963766 |
Archaeological chemistry is a subject of great importance to the study and methodology of archaeology. This comprehensive text covers the subject with a full range of case studies, materials, and research methods. With twenty years of experience teaching the subject, the authors offer straightforward coverage of archaeological chemistry, a subject that can be intimidating for many archaeologists who do not already have a background in the hard sciences. With clear explanations and informative illustrations, the authors have created a highly approachable text, which will help readers overcome that intimidation. Topics covered included: Materials (rock, pottery, bone, charcoal, soils, metals, and others), Instruments (microscopes, NAA, spectrometers, mass spectrometers, GC/MS, XRF & XRD, Case Studies (Provinience, Sediments, Diet Reconstruction, Past Human Movement, Organic Residues). The detailed coverage and clear language will make this useful as an introduction to the study of archaeological chemistry, as well as a useful resource for years after that introduction.
Author | : Robert Henson |
Publisher | : Rough Guides UK |
Total Pages | : 418 |
Release | : 2011-05-02 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 140538865X |
The Rough Guide to Climate Change gives the complete picture of the single biggest issue facing the planet. Cutting a swathe through scientific research and political debate, this completely updated 3rd edition lays out the facts and assesses the options-global and personal-for dealing with the threat of a warming world. The guide looks at the evolution of our atmosphere over the last 4.5 billion years and what computer simulations of climate change reveal about our past, present and future. This updated edition includes scientific findings that have emerged since the 2007 report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), as well as background on recent controversies and an updated politics section that reflects post-Copenhagen developments. Discover how rising temperatures and sea levels, plus changes to extreme weather patterns, are already affecting life around the world. The Rough Guide to Climate Change unravels how governments, scientists and engineers plan to tackle the problem and includes information on what you can do to help.
Author | : Gerry Blair |
Publisher | : Falcon Guides |
Total Pages | : 190 |
Release | : 1992 |
Genre | : Nature |
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Author | : Bruce Sterling |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 317 |
Release | : 1991-08 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780099722502 |
Short stories which depict worlds full of scientific advancement, genetic and surgical modifications of people, colonization of the solar system and alien contact. But they also show concern for the future of real people. The author's books include Involution Ocean and Islands in the Net.
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Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 950 |
Release | : 1971 |
Genre | : Gem cutting |
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Author | : Neil R. Bearce |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 232 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : |
The complete guide for both novice rockhounds and experienced rock and mineral collectors with new and exciting collecting sites that exist and are easily accessible. Includes topographical maps, full-color photos, and site difficulty scales.
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Total Pages | : 516 |
Release | : 1962 |
Genre | : Gems |
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