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Evelyn Mervine

A comprehensive guide to rocks and minerals—a must-have for any rock hound’s library.

Rocks & Minerals is a field guide to 50 varieties of rocks and minerals. In this book, you’ll find profiles on individual specimens, each showcasing characteristics, chemical composition, origins, and key identifiers. Take a deep dive into geology, including:

 • Quartz
 • Biotite
 • Muscovite
 • Limonite
 • Gypsum
 • Olivine
 • Amphibole
 • Topaz 

 

And many more! From beautiful gemstones to sparkling geodes and incredible volcanic formations, this guide is an engrossing overview of natural environments. Use this book to learn tips for building your own collection. Rock hounds and geologists alike will find wonderful opportunities for discovery.

Chemical formulas, recommended reading, and a glossary are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Simona Chitescu-Weik

Cider Mill Press

Illustrated Field Guides

Rocks and Minerals: A Field Guide

Kit Carlson

A comprehensive audio guide to succulents—a must-have for any houseplant enthusiast.

Succulents is a field guide to 50 varieties of succulents. In this book, you will find profiles detailing each plant’s natural habitat, identifying characteristics, care and keeping tips, common pests and diseases, purchasing notes, and more. Whether you want a crash course on succulents or are interested in interior design and potted arrangements, this is the perfect reading companion.

Inside you’ll find:

 • White Mexican Rose (
Echeveria elegans • )
 • Elephant Bush (
Portulacaria afra • )
 • Spiral Aloe (
Aloe polyphylla) • Baby Rubber Plant (
Peperomia obtusifolia • )
 • Burro’s Tail (
Sedum morganianum • )

 

And many, many more! Succulents is an engrossing overview of these diverse species. Use this book as a guide to plant care and learn which houseplants are right for you and your lifestyle. New houseplant parents, experienced botanists, and gardeners alike will find opportunities for discovery.

A glossary is included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Charity Spencer

Succulents: A Field Guide