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The Natural History Museum Book Of Gemstones
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Book Synopsis The Natural History Museum Book of Gemstones by : Robin Hansen
Download or read book The Natural History Museum Book of Gemstones written by Robin Hansen and published by . This book was released on 2022-03-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Gemstones have been a source of fascination for Millenia, from the icy brilliance of diamond and the soft iridescence of pearl, to the deep red garnets treasured by ancient Egyptians and Victorians alike. They are used for their natural beauty in jewellery, worn for protection as talismans, associated with romance and power. They are also of scientific importance, forming over billions of years and containing secrets to the inner earth. This book examines the world's most commonly encountered gemstones, exploring their unique beauty, rarity, and durability. It reveals how these gem materials formed, where they are mined, how they are identified by their physical and optical properties, their enhancements and imitations. Travelling through each gem's history and use in adornment, it is filled with fascinating facts for the curious to the professional. With sumptuous colour photographs, Gemstones is a dazzling insight into the world of the rare and valuable"--Back cover.
Book Synopsis The Epigenetics Revolution by : Nessa Carey
Download or read book The Epigenetics Revolution written by Nessa Carey and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2012-03-06 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Epigenetics can potentially revolutionize our understanding of the structure and behavior of biological life on Earth. It explains why mapping an organism's genetic code is not enough to determine how it develops or acts and shows how nurture combines with nature to engineer biological diversity. Surveying the twenty-year history of the field while also highlighting its latest findings and innovations, this volume provides a readily understandable introduction to the foundations of epigenetics. Nessa Carey, a leading epigenetics researcher, connects the field's arguments to such diverse phenomena as how ants and queen bees control their colonies; why tortoiseshell cats are always female; why some plants need cold weather before they can flower; and how our bodies age and develop disease. Reaching beyond biology, epigenetics now informs work on drug addiction, the long-term effects of famine, and the physical and psychological consequences of childhood trauma. Carey concludes with a discussion of the future directions for this research and its ability to improve human health and well-being.
Book Synopsis The Natural History of Gems Or Decorative Stones by : Charles William King
Download or read book The Natural History of Gems Or Decorative Stones written by Charles William King and published by . This book was released on 1867 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Gems & Crystals from the American Museum of Natural History by : Anna S. Sofianides
Download or read book Gems & Crystals from the American Museum of Natural History written by Anna S. Sofianides and published by Simon & Schuster. This book was released on 1990 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the properties, history, lore, and sources of gems.
Book Synopsis The Natural History Museum Book of Rocks & Minerals by : Chris Pellant
Download or read book The Natural History Museum Book of Rocks & Minerals written by Chris Pellant and published by . This book was released on 2020-04 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive, illustrated identification guide for beginners and serious collectors alike, featuring special color photography of specimens held at the Natural History Museum, London. Rocks and minerals are naturally occurring compounds formed by intense geological processes in the Earth's crust such as volcanic eruptions. With striking color photography of rocks and minerals from around the globe, this detailed and easy-to-use guide is designed to help readers identify specimens and begin collecting. Fully fact-checked by the Department of Mineralogy at the Natural History Museum, London, this guide will give you geological knowledge at your fingertips.
Book Synopsis The Natural History, Ancient and Modern, of Precious Stones and Gems, and of the Precious Metals by : Charles W. King
Download or read book The Natural History, Ancient and Modern, of Precious Stones and Gems, and of the Precious Metals written by Charles W. King and published by . This book was released on 1865 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Gems and Gemstones by : Lance Grande
Download or read book Gems and Gemstones written by Lance Grande and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2009-11-15 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Gems and Gemstones" features nearly 300 color images of cut gems, precious and semiprecious stones, gem-quality mineral specimens, and fine jewelry to be unveiled in the new Grainger Hall of Gems at the Field Museum in Chicago.
Book Synopsis Gems and Crystals by : Anna S. Sofianides
Download or read book Gems and Crystals written by Anna S. Sofianides and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Smithsonian National Gem Collection—Unearthed by : Jeffrey Edward Post
Download or read book The Smithsonian National Gem Collection—Unearthed written by Jeffrey Edward Post and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2021-03-23 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The scandals, mysteries, and human stories behind the world’s greatest gems are brought to life by the curator of the Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection Dr. Jeffrey E. Post, curator of the National Gem Collection for more than 25 years, separates fact from fiction in an all-new and original book, revealing fresh information and regaling the reader with anecdotes and tales of some of the world’s greatest and most famous gemstones. Dr. Post is the author of the now out-of-print book The National Gem Collection (Abrams, 1997), which has sold more than 50,000 copies. In this brand-new book, he tells the stories of the Smithsonian’s most famous gems, including the Hope Diamond, Star of Asia Sapphire, Carmen Lucia Ruby, Hooker Emerald, and Blue Heart Diamond—and also presents the tales, details, and fascinating facts surrounding rarely displayed gems from the Smithsonian vault and additions made to the collection since 1997. Not only a resource for learning about rare and beautiful gems, the book also presents the stories of the people who once owned or were associated with these jewels—from ordinary people to kings, emperors, maharajas, celebrities, and captains of industry.
Download or read book Gem written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2023-03-07 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepare to be dazzled by this shining and sumptuous visual guide to the world’s greatest treasures. Feast your eyes on glittering gemstones, kaleidoscopic minerals, and famous trinkets in this comprehensive exploration of Earth’s finest jewels. Following a foreword from Aja Raden, hundreds of pages take a lavish look at precious stones, precious metals, and organic gems in all their natural wonder. From agate to zoisite, everything under the Sun is encapsulated in spectacular photography and accessible text. Trace the history of gemmology and get the inside story on our planet’s most famous and fabulous gems, including the mysterious Hope Diamond, the stunning Koh-i-Noor of the Crown Jewels, and exquisite Fabergé eggs. Find out their physical properties, check the price tags, and discover the most remarkable record-breakers. This exceptionally extravagant book is a picture-packed, fact-filled celebration guaranteed to bring sparkle to your life and your library.
Book Synopsis Minerals and Gems by : American Museum of Natural History
Download or read book Minerals and Gems written by American Museum of Natural History and published by . This book was released on 2003-05-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guide to the American Museum of Natural History's collection of minerals and gems.
Book Synopsis Wildlife Photographer of the Year - Unforgettable Behaviour by : Rosamund Kidman Cox
Download or read book Wildlife Photographer of the Year - Unforgettable Behaviour written by Rosamund Kidman Cox and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These are the most memorable images of animal behaviour from the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. They have been specially selected for this unique book from the hundred of thousands of images received over the last 50 years. From a flamingo courtship dance to Amazon river dolphins playing water polo, the images show extraordinary, surprising and often deeply moving acts of animal behaviour. Each photograph is accompanied by a short story describing how the picture came to be taken and its importance both photographically and as a record of an unforgettable moment. The collection gives us a glimpse into an often hidden world of love, death, survival and joy, and many of these award-winning images have inspired photographers and others to better understand the lives of our fellow animals. Capturing animal behaviour as it has rarely been seen before, this beautiful book is a must-have for photographers and all those with a passion for animals.
Download or read book Gemstones written by Robin Hansen and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2022-04-12 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published: London: Natural History Museum, 2022, as: The Natural History Museum book of gemstones: a concise reference guide.
Book Synopsis The Natural History of Pliny by : Pliny (the Elder.)
Download or read book The Natural History of Pliny written by Pliny (the Elder.) and published by . This book was released on 1855 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis National Gem Collection by : National Museum of Natural History (U.S.)
Download or read book National Gem Collection written by National Museum of Natural History (U.S.) and published by Abrams. This book was released on 1997 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution, on the occasion of a major reconstruction of the museum's gem and mineral hall. Informative text accompanies lush photos of spectacular specimens. Coverage includes a history of the collection; a survey of the basics of cutting, measurement, and colors; and discussion of historical jewels and various types of gems in the collection. 10.5x10"Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Book Synopsis Masterpieces of the Mineral World by : Wendell E. Wilson
Download or read book Masterpieces of the Mineral World written by Wendell E. Wilson and published by . This book was released on 2004-11 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The collection of natural mineral crystals housed at the Houston Museum of Natural Science is the finest and best known in the world. Now the treasures of this singular collection are shown in resplendent photographs that will seduce both the connoisseur of beauty and the student of natural history.
Download or read book Curators written by Lance Grande and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2017-03-21 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Natural history museums have evolved from being little more than musty repositories of stuffed animals and pinned bugs, to being crucial generators of new scientific knowledge. They have also become vibrant educational centers, full of engaging exhibits that share those discoveries with students and an enthusiastic general public. Grande offers a portrait of curators and their research, conveying the intellectual excitement and the educational and social value of curation. He uses the personal story of his own career-- most of it spent at Chicago's Field Museum-- to explore the value of research and collections, the importance of public engagement, changing ecological and ethical considerations, and the impact of rapidly improving technology.
