This third edition of A.M. Evan's successful undergraduate text "Introduction to Ore Geology" is an enlarged and extensively revised work. The increase in size (and the new title) primarily reflects the additional coverage of industrial minerals and bulk materials, an area of economic geology that h[...]

Explains what you need to know about the main supplements, and suggests which to take for specific health problems. This work includes an A-Z guide to 150 supplements for a brighter and healthier life. It also explains the benefits, possible side effects and contraindications.[...]

Provides useful companions for enthusiasts, who are keen to discover the various aspects of the natural world.[...]

Simon Basher is back with another zany primer to science Following his 3 successful titles on the basics of chemistry, physics, and biology, BASHER SCIENCE: ROCKS AND MINERALS is an in-depth look at the ground beneath our feet. Like his other titles, Basher presents these topics through charming an[...]

This book offers practical advice on vitamins and minerals to help you understand what they do, why you need them and when to take them. The introduction guides you through the basic facts: how vitamins and minerals work and the effects they have on different parts of the body. It explains how your [...]

This is a fabulous photographic guide to the world of rocks and minerals, as well as how to build your own collection. Expertly written text describes the impact of factors such as time, weather and water erosion on the development of these substances, and the part played by natural phenomena such a[...]

"Sticker Encyclopedia: Rocks and Minerals" features stickers and facts about all types of minerals, from precious metals and seashore pebbles to gems and volcanic rocks. More than just sticker books, DK's "Sticker Encyclopedia" series features a wealth of facts and jaw-dropping statistics.[...]

Destined to be toted in school backpacks everywhere, this new encyclopedia series for young readers contains on-the-spot information in children's favorite subject areas. Kids love facts: they want to know about the biggest, fastest, tallest, and oldest everything. Full of instant information, these[...]

Collectors have long admired uranium and thorium minerals for their brilliant colors, intense ultraviolet fluorescence, and rich variety of habits and associates. Radioactive minerals are also critically important as our source of nuclear energy. Understanding them is crucial to the safe disposal of[...]

A complete guide to nutritional supplements. Since the first edition of this book, important new research has emerged and new discoveries and developments have been made. "The A to Z of Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements, Second Edition" provides a current, fresh look at vitamins, minerals, and supp[...]