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The rock-hound's book The rock-hound's book Seymour Simon A guide to collecting and identifying different kinds of rocks and minerals. OL118045W
Paharpur Paharpur Md. Mosharraf Hossain Articles with reference to Bangladesh. OL12739300W
How to know the insects How to know the insects H. E. Jaques well so far as I have read it is very discriptive in detale on the bugs as well as showing a pick to show where they are describing. This person knew a great deal about bugs. And as this book will s… OL1392666W
At the Mountains of Madness At the Mountains of Madness H.P. Lovecraft,Enrique Breccia,Patricia Willson Introduction by China MievilleLong acknowledged as a master of nightmarish visions, H. P. Lovecraft established the genuineness and dignity of his own pioneering fiction in 1931 with his quintessenti… OL152268W
Observing, photographing, and collecting plants Observing, photographing, and collecting plants Kenneth Ray Robertson An in-depth explanation of flora botany for the home gardener. OL15362591W
Finders Keepers Finders Keepers Craig Childs From Publishers Weekly Childs (The Animal Dialogues) intermingles personal experiences as a desert ecologist and adventurer with a journalistic look at scientists, collectors, museum officials, and … OL16335912W
From The Harpy Tomb To The Wonders Of Ephesus British Archaeologists In The Ottoman Empire 18401880 From The Harpy Tomb To The Wonders Of Ephesus British Archaeologists In The Ottoman Empire 18401880 Debbie Challis "This book explores the fascinating stories behind the collection of antiquities from the Ottoman Empire between 1840 and 1880. The men who led these collecting expeditions published journals detaili… OL17570703W
Simon and Schuster's Guide to rocks and minerals Simon and Schuster's Guide to rocks and minerals Annibale Mottana An illustrated field guide detailing the classification, physical properties, occurrence, formation, rarity, and practical uses of more than three hundred seventy minerals and rocks. OL18166931W
David M. Schwarz/Architectural Services David M. Schwarz/Architectural Services Robert A.M. Stern,Bradford McKee "Since 1976, David M. Schwarz/Architectural Services has established an international reputation for acutely sensitive urbanism, architecture, historic preservation, interiors, furniture, and decorat… OL18477494W
Insects Insects Mir Tamim Ansary Presents beginning tips for collecting, organizing, and displaying insects. OL1856521W
Stuffed! Stuffed! Glenn Eichler When Tim and his wife inherit his father's museum of curiosities and find there in a taxidermied African warrier ("The Savage" -- or so the museum's placard labels him), Tim's quiet suburban life sta… OL18679468W
The idea of cultural heritage The idea of cultural heritage Derek Gillman "The idea of cultural heritage has become widespread in many countries, justifying government regulation and providing the background to disputes over valuable works of art and architecture. In this … OL18714689W
Remarkable creatures Remarkable creatures Tracy Chevalier In the early nineteenth century, a windswept beach along the English coast brims with fossils for those with the eye... From the moment she's struck by lightning as a baby, it is clear Mary Anning… OL18735481W
Collecting Gems and Minerals (Collecting) Collecting Gems and Minerals (Collecting) Chris Pellant Introduces gems and minerals, explains how to build and display a collection of these precious stones, and describes a variety of such treasures for identification purposes. OL1897140W
Adventures of a young naturalist Adventures of a young naturalist David Attenborough "In 1954, David Attenborough, a young television presenter, was offered the opportunity of a lifetime--to travel the world finding rare and elusive animals for the London Zoo's collection, and to fil… OL19742261W
The Moai murders The Moai murders Lyn Hamilton Antiques dealer Lara McClintoch leaves Toronto to head to Easter Island, where she comes face to face with murder as the giant Moai stone carvings bring together a delegation of experts--as well as a… OL19888469W
Archaeological conservation using polymers Archaeological conservation using polymers C. Wayne Smith "Over the years, archaeologists have developed a number of techniques for conserving historical artifacts for future generations. Along with these techniques, researchers have developed a series of e… OL2051717W
Journals of Andrew J. Stone Journals of Andrew J. Stone A. J. Stone "New York City was abuzz on 3 April 1903; Andrew J. Stone, world-renowned Arctic explorer and hunter-naturalist, was fêted with a dinner/reception at the American Museum of Natural History. The East … OL22424905W
The world of walled cities The world of walled cities I. Mohan Study chiefly on Delhi. OL3884139W
Collecting small fossils Collecting small fossils Lois Jackson Hussey Explains the origins of fossils, describes where they can be found, and gives suggestions for beginning and organizing a fossil collection. OL6696166W
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