Gloria Staebler (42 results)

perfect. Condition: Very Good. Jeff Scovil; Jesse La Plante; John Smolski; Jim Minette; Dawn Minette; Rock Currier (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Jeff Scovil; Jesse La Plante; John Smolski; Jim Minette; Dawn Minette; Rock Currier (illustrator). Clean with light wear, binding firm, all pages unmarked. Not ex-library, no stickers. Ships in cardboard.

Condition: Very Good. Jeff Scovil; Jesse La Plante; John Smolski; Jim Minette; Dawn Minette; Rock Currier (illustrator). Very Good condition. Paperback edition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Condition: very_good. Roberto Appiani; Michael Bainbridge; Modris Baum; Dan Behnke; Joe Budd; Thomas Calligaro; Jeff Scovill; William B. Simmons; Joachim Zang; Gary Zito; Berthold Ottens; Ed Raines; Stefan Weiss; Herwig Pelckmans; George F. Kunz; Gilla Simon; John Smolski (illustrator). Item may have minor cosmetic defects marks, wears, cuts, bends, crushes on the cover, spine, pages or dust cover. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may contain remainder marks on outside edges, which should be noted in Product Details. Item may be missing bundled media.

Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. William W. Besse; Joe Budd; Jordi Deusedes; Josè Arce Diaz; Jordi Fabre; Bob King; Don Komarechka; Jesse La Plante; Robert F. Martin; Alana McConnon; John Schneider; Jeff Scovil; Brad Wilson (illustrator). 1st Edition. Apatite, the most abundant phosphate on Earth, is ubiquitous in the lithosphere and in vertebrates of the animal kingdom. Because it forms large colorful crystals, this toothsome mineral is among the most prized species populating mineral collections worldwide. Commonly confused with other minerals, Apatite takes its name from the Greek word άÏ?αÏ?άÏ?, meaning 'to deceive.' This collector's compendium explores in luscious color the science, history, localities and culture of Apatite - the Great Pretender.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. This book is very good condition with tight binding and clean text. There is some minor wear. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. William W. Besse; Joe Budd; Jordi Deusedes; Josè Arce Diaz; Jordi Fabre; Bob King; Don Komarechka; Jesse La Plante; Robert F. Martin; Alana McConnon; John Schneider; Jeff Scovil; Brad Wilson (illustrator). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

perfect. Condition: Very Good. Jeff Scovil; Robert Weldon; Jesse La Plante (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

perfect. Condition: Fine. Jeff Scovil; Robert Weldon; Jesse La Plante (illustrator). like new softcover no marks. clean text. solid binding.very light wear. ISBN matches listing Fast service with confirmation, no international or priority orders over 4lbs.

Condition: Good. Jeff Scovil; Robert Weldon (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

perfect. Condition: Very Good. Jeff Scovil; Robert Weldon (illustrator). A clean, cared for item that is unmarked and shows limited shelf wear.

Condition: very_good. Louis-Dominique Bayle; Dudley Blauwet; Zbynìk Buøival; Bruce Cairncross; Michael P. Cooper; Joël Damase; Kevin Dixon; Jesse Fisher; Albert Gilg; Brice Gobin; Michael Gray; Tema Hecht; Terry Huizing; Matthias Jurgeit; Mark Kielbaso; Moki Kokorus (illustrator). Item may have minor cosmetic defects marks, wears, cuts, bends, crushes on the cover, spine, pages or dust cover. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may contain remainder marks on outside edges, which should be noted in Product Details. Item may be missing bundled media.

Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. Jeff Scovil; Robert Weldon (illustrator). 1st Edition. Contributions by: Emma Bullock, James E. Butler, John Chapman, Katherine Dunnell, Boris N. Feigelson, M. Tyler Funk, Eloïse Gaillou, Viktor K. Garanin, J. Michael Howard, Bram Janse, John A. Jaszczak, John I. Koivula, Galena Y. Kriulina, Claire Mitchell, Nick Norman, George R. Rossman, Elise A. Skalwold, James Shigley, Gloria A. Staebler, Terry C. Wallace Jr. Edited by: Dr. Jeff HarrisGloria A. Staebler Illustrations by: Alise Abrahamson, Stepanov Aleksandrovich, Doris Antony, Amy Ashcraft, Bill Bachman, Michael Bainbridge, Anetta Barnes, William W. Besse, John Betts, Gerhard Brandstetter, Paul Bruins, Joe Budd, James E. Butler, John Chapman, Chip Clark, Adam Cohn, Alessandro Da Mommio, Jean-Michele Derochette, Mia Dixon, Andrew Edmunds, Berend G. Escher, Boris N. Fiegelson, Kirk Feral, Paulo Fernandes, Eloise, Gaillou, Edmund B. Gerard, Jurgen Glinnerman, Victor Goldschmidt, Richard P. Goodbody, Theodore Gray, Marco Gubka, Francois Guillot, Tino Hammid, Craig Hazelton, Christopher Herwig, Eureka Hyman, Eric James, John A Jaszczak, Kevin Jones, Dan Kile, Leo Klemm, John I. Koivula, Hansueli Krapf, Jesse La Plante, Billy "Pai Lai" Law, Matt Lee, JohnnyTony Leung, Yues Logghe, Adam Mansur, Paul May, Scott Michelich, Serge Mikhailovich, Mark Mooney, Corey Neumeier, Imke De Pater, Tony Peterson, Ping Yu Poon, R. Peter Richards, Josh Ryan, Vic Rzonca, Sean N. Sabatini, Jeff Scovil, Lidja Sekaric, Nick Thomas, Hans Van Dyke, HaroldErica Van Pelt, Alexander Von Fersman, Eric Welch, Robert Weldon, Michael Wong, Ben Yagbes, Michael Zolensky Diamond is associated with ideals of purity, love, nobility, and wealth and with curses, corruption, and poverty. Its unique properties are studied by physicists and geologists, while its value, brilliance, and cultural importance make it a target of historians, investors, lovers, and thieves. Simple, iconic, and beautiful, diamond is the ultimate gemstone.

Soft cover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. Contributions by: Dudley Blauwet, Ryan Bowling, Alexander U. Falster, Sarah L. Hanson, Jaroslav Hyrsl, Peter Lyckberg, Odulio Jose Marensi de Moura, Milan Novak, Federico Pezzotta, George R. Rossman, William B. Simmons, Gloria A. Staebler, Karen L. Webber Edited by: William B. Simmons, Gloria A. Staebler, David W. Bunk, Alexander U. Falster, Sarah L. Hanson, Karen W. Webber Taking its name from the Latin rubellus, meaning "reddish," rubellite was rare in the ancient world. Its unique properties set it apart from other hard, red gemstones, generically known then as "ruby" or "carbuncle." That distinction was lost during the Dark Ages but revived in the Enlightenment, as science undertook its quest to understand the nature of things. For two and a half centuries, rubellite has had a part of that great unraveling. Today "rubellite" refers to the pink to red variety of tourmaline, a large group of borosilicates. Coveted most for its endless combinations of vivid colors, just a handful of species ?elbaite, liddicoatite, rossmanite ?form rubellite, which is found as large, gemmy, euhedral crystals in pegmatites across the globe. With articles covering history, culture, science, and localities, our expert authors explore the fascinating world of rubellite and its complicated mineral family. Extraordinary imagery illuminates their stories, enticing readers into the paradox of rubellite and its tourmaline brethren.

Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. Robert Weldon, Jeff Scovil (illustrator). 1st Edition. Gossamer ribbons swirling with color and light, agate has a universal appeal. Unconstrained by any internal architecture: agate is a freeform expression of its ancestral fluids, which organize into complex patterns that echo the voids it fills. The effect is natural, balanced asymmetry ? a wabi sabi, Zen aesthetic ? which is perhaps what compels us to hold it as a memento, metaphor, talisman, curiosity, microcosm, or charm. Humans have interacted with agate since time immemorial; and although it minutely details the conditions under which it formed, agate has been the focus of relatively few studies ? its code has yet to be cracked. Agate thus remains an enigmatic gemstone ? a kaleidoscope of complex textures birthed of simple, common silica ? that inspires a wide swath of people from to children to naturopaths to artists, scientists, and collectors. With articles on the history, art, science, and vocabulary of agates, our expert team of authors explore the niche between science and art occupied by this fascinating gem. Extraordinary imagery illuminates the story, enticing readers to get to know the irresistible Quartz Phenomenon ? Agate.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. Cabanel Alexandre; Will Barber; Dan Behnke; William W. Besse; Philip Blümner; Matthew Brady; Joe Budd; Joaquim Callén; Edgar Chamorro; Zacka Chan; Chip Clark; Jesse La Plante; Jeff Scovil; Fred Wilda; Allan Young (illustrator). 1st Edition. As new, great condition. Nevada Mineral Localities map/lithograph included. Exquisite photography of minerals and metals from the Nevada landscape. Mining history and geological history enriched with beautiful photographs and mineral descriptions.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. Jeff Scovil; Robert Weldon; Jesse La Plante (illustrator). 1st Edition. As new, great condition. Stunningly beautiful photographs of Topaz from around the world. This book offers information about the history, color, mineralogy, locality, inclusions, genesis, specimens, gemstones and the lore of the mineral species related to Topaz.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. William W. Besse; Joe Budd; Jordi Deusedes; Josè Arce Diaz; Jordi Fabre; Bob King; Don Komarechka; Jesse La Plante; Robert F. Martin; Alana McConnon; John Schneider; Jeff Scovil; Brad Wilson (illustrator). 1st Edition. As new, great condition. Apatite, the most abundant phosphate on Earth, is ubiquitous in the lithosphere and in vertebrates of the animal kingdom. Because it forms large colorful crystals, this toothsome mineral is among the most prized species populating mineral collections. Commonly confused with other minerals, Apatite takes its name from the Greek word meaning "to deceive." This collector's compendium explores in luscious color the science and history, localities and culture of Apatite. Beautiful photography/lithography.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. Jeff Scovil; Harold And Erica Van Pelt; Michael Bainbridge; Terry Szenics; Brian Kosnar; Frank De Wit; Daniel Beams; John A. Jaszczak; Jesse La Plante; Saul Krotki; Dan Behnke; David K. Joyce; Tino Hammid; Bendegúz Nagy; Mark Garcia; Jordi Fabre; Mark Pirlo (illustrator). 1st Edition. As new, great condition. From its mineralogy to its landscape to its personalities, Bolivia is an enigmatic place where anything can happen. For centuries, Bolivia's mines and minerals have influenced its history, attracting conquerors, inciting wars and unrest, and making a few men obscenely rich. Bolivia is an impoverished country, which hosts a wealth of resources.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. As new, great condition. Rare in the ancient world. Its unique properties set it apart from other hard, red gemstones, generically known as "ruby" or "carbuncle." That distinction was lost during the Dark Ages but revived in the Enlightenment, as science undertook its quest to understand the nature of things. For two and a half centuries rubellite has had a part of that great unraveling. Today "rubellite" refers to the pink to red variety of tourmaline, a large group of borosilicates. Coveted most for its endless combinations of colors, just a handful of species - elbaite, liddicoatite, rossmanite - form rubellite, which is found as large, gemmy, euthedral crystals in pegmatites across the globe.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. Michael Bainbridge; Et Al (illustrator). As new, great condition. The book covers information on all aspects of the mineral Smithsonite. The history of discovery, mineral localities, colors, pseudomorphs, Tsumeb, metallurgy, crystallography and cleaning, etc. Beautiful photographs/ lithography.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. Allan Young; Jeff Scovil; Jack Brauer; Michael Bainbridge; Dan Behnke; William W. Besse; William Henry Jackson; Joe Budd; John Smolski (illustrator). 1st Edition. As new, great condition. The spectacular landscapes of the San Juan Mountains in southwestern Colorado are graphic evidence of the violent geology that concentrated a wealth of minerals in the triangle loosely defined by the picturesque mining towns of Telluride, Silverton, and Ouray. An ancient hunting ground of indigenous peoples, these rugged high peaks concealed gold and silver discovered 150 years earlier by westerners. These discoveries spurred mining booms and engineering feats as man worked to penetrate the ore- and crystal-laden cliffs and peaks.

Condition: Good. Roberto Appiani; Paul Balayer; Frank Coffa; Emanuela Cucchiari; Kevin Dixon; Gary Freeman; Walter Gabriel; Adalberto Giazotto; Peter Huber; Jan Kanis; Dawn Kellett; Eckehard Julius Petsch; Roberto Pucci; George Rossman; Thomas Schüpbach; Jeff Scovil; Fred Wilda (illustrator). Paperback, illustrated with numerous photographs in colour, 4to. ExtraLapis English No. 7.

Condition: Good. Allan Young; Jeff Scovil; Jack Brauer; Michael Bainbridge; Dan Behnke; William W. Besse; William Henry Jackson; Joe Budd; John Smolski (illustrator). Paperback, illustrated with numerous photographs in colour, 4to. ExtraLapis English No. 15.

Condition: Good. Jeff Scovil; Harold And Erica Van Pelt; Michael Bainbridge; Terry Szenics; Brian Kosnar; Frank De Wit; Daniel Beams; John A. Jaszczak; Jesse La Plante; Saul Krotki; Dan Behnke; David K. Joyce; Tino Hammid; Bendegúz Nagy; Mark Garcia; Jordi Fabre; Mark Pirlo (illustrator). Paperback, illustrated with numerous photographs in colour, 4to. ExtraLapis English No. 12.

Condition: Good. Michael Bainbridge; Et Al (illustrator). Paperback, illustrated with numerous photographs in colour, 4to. ExtraLapis English No. 13.

Condition: Good. William W. Besse; Joe Budd; Jordi Deusedes; Josè Arce Diaz; Jordi Fabre; Bob King; Don Komarechka; Jesse La Plante; Robert F. Martin; Alana McConnon; John Schneider; Jeff Scovil; Brad Wilson (illustrator). Paperback, illustrated with numerous photographs in colour, 4to. ExtraLapis English No. 17.

Hardcover. Condition: New. No Jacket. Jeffrey A. Scovil (illustrator). 1st Edition. A lifetime of travel and collaboration has blessed renowned mathematician Steve Smale with access to great minerals often just as the parts of the globe he happened to find himself on were at their peaks, specimen-wise. A follow up to his first book, The Smale Collection II reflects the professor's lifetime of travels and the cultivation of his refined aesthetic. The book showcases selections from his collection many of which were featured in his perennial page in The Mineralogical Record as well as pieces from his Chinese Virtual Museum and a few dozen favorites. Coupling state-of-the art print technology and Scovil photos, this book serves up eye candy so vivid you can taste it.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. Jeff Scovil; Robert Weldon (illustrator). 1st Edition. As new, great condition. Beautifully stunning photographs of diamonds in their many forms, exquisite shots of diamond jewelry from antiquity and the classifications of diamonds in scale of quality and beauty.

Soft Cover. Condition: Fine. 152pp. Filled with color photos and illustrations. Maps. . Selling online since 1999. Quick shipping; Secure packing!