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  2006. Hard cover with dust cover. 482 pages. Very good condition. Under 1kg. Buried Treasure: Travels Through the Jewel Box by Victoria Finlay is a third travelogue, a third social history and a third historical record of the semi-precious jewels we have come to know and cherish. The jewels included in this book are organized from softest to hardest on Mohs' scale. I say jewels and not stones, because the first three entries amber, jet and pearl, are not stones at all, they are made from other organic substances. The rest of the chapters are devoted to opal, peridot, emerald, sapphire, ruby and diamond. In each chapter, Finlay describes her travels to the ancient and modern sources of each jewel that take her to far flung places like Australia, Japan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Egypt, the Baltic Coast, England, and North America. Throughout her travels she encounters people who are directly involved in the production, marketing and distribution of these precious jewels. To me, it seems a bitter blow for the people in the production of jewels that they receive next to nothing for their labours whilst the middlemen and higher-ups become rich from their troubles, but Finlay injects labourer anecdotes with humour and soul that almost make one forget that some live in extreme poverty. The book includes an extensive bibliography and notes for each chapter. there are appendices in the back that include lists of birthstones, anniversary gemstones, Mohs' scale of relative hardness, alternative names, famous diamonds, names for cuts of gems, and glossary of gem words that are wonderfully informative.  

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1992. Hard cover with dust cover, 224 pages. Very good condition. Parcel over 1kg. True stories of 11 treasure islands worldwide, each full of real-life adventure. Cameron Platt has spent 20 years traveling throughout South America and the Near East. He is currently exploring sites for a jungle hotel in Venezuela. John Wright has explored 2,000 miles of the Amazon, twice crossed the Tassili Plateau in the Algerian Sahara by camel and has lived in the Upper Amazon with Waorani Indians. 

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) Is there buried treasure on the Island of Sodor? Thomas isn't sure, but he's going to find out! But there are others out there hunting for the pirates' treasure too...whatever will happen if they find it first? Fans of Thomas & Friends can relive all the action from the hit movie in this action-packed storybook! Format:Paperback Pages:32

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days An exciting World War II adventure from acclaimed author Ally Sherrick - blending her trademark rip-roaring historical storytelling with mythology and magic!It's World War II and Britain is on the brink of invasion. Londoner George has been sent to live in the countryside while his brother and guardian, Charlie, trains to be a pilot - but he's very far from safe. An ancient burial ground nearby contains a priceless treasure, a magical Anglo-Saxon crown Hitler is desperate to possess. Alongside Kitty, the granddaughter of a Jewish archaeologist, George must find and protect the crown from the Nazi invaders before it's too late... Features Summary Britain is on the brink of invasion. George is sent to the countryside while his brother and guardian, Charlie, trains to be a pilot. But the war is closer than he thinks... Author Ally Sherrick Publisher Chicken House Release date 20180228 Pages 320 ISBN 1-910655-32-5 ISBN 13 978-1-910655-32-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days An exciting World War II adventure from acclaimed author Ally Sherrick - blending her trademark rip-roaring historical storytelling with mythology and magic!It's World War II and Britain is on the brink of invasion. Londoner George has been sent to live in the countryside while his brother and guardian, Charlie, trains to be a pilot - but he's very far from safe. An ancient burial ground nearby contains a priceless treasure, a magical Anglo-Saxon crown Hitler is desperate to possess. Alongside Kitty, the granddaughter of a Jewish archaeologist, George must find and protect the crown from the Nazi invaders before it's too late... Features Summary Britain is on the brink of invasion. George is sent to the countryside while his brother and guardian, Charlie, trains to be a pilot. But the war is closer than he thinks... Author Ally Sherrick Publisher Chicken House Release date 20180309 Pages 320 ISBN 1-910655-32-5 ISBN 13 978-1-910655-32-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days For centuries, volcanic eruptions have captured our imaginations. Whether as signposts to an underworld, beacons to ancient mariners, or as an extraordinary manifestation of the natural world, volcanoes have intrigued many people, who have left records of their encounters in letters, reports and diaries and through sketches and illustrations. This book tells the stories of volcanic eruptions around the world, using original illustrations and first-hand accounts to explore how our understanding of volcanoes has evolved through time. Written accounts include Pliny's description of the 79 CE eruption of Vesuvius, stories recounted by seventeenth-century sea-farers, and reports of expeditions made by eighteenth- and nineteenth-century natural historians, including Alexander von Humboldt and Charles Darwin. Illustrations range from fragments of scrolls, buried in the great eruption of Vesuvius that destroyed Pompeii, to Athanasius Kircher's extraordinarily detailed sketches, made in the seventeenth century, to the spectacular London sunsets caused by Krakatoa's eruption in 1883. They also include the first photograph of a volcanic eruption and twenty-first-century imaging of Santorini. These varied and compelling accounts enrich our perspective on current studies of volcanoes and challenge us to think about how we might use our contemporary understanding of volcanology to prepare for the next big eruption. Features Summary Volcanoes have intrigued many people, who have left records of their encounters in letters, reports and diaries and through sketches and illustrations... Author David Pyle Publisher The Bodleian Library Release date 20170210 Pages 224 ISBN 1-85124-459-X ISBN 13 978-1-85124-459-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days This previously never-before-seen picture book by Dr. Seuss about making up one¿s mind is the literary equivalent of buried treasure! What happens when a brother and sister visit a pet store to pick a pet? Naturally, they can¿t choose just one! The tale captures a classic childhood moment¿choosing a pet¿and uses it to illuminate a life lesson: that it is hard to make up your mind, but sometimes you just have to do it! Told in Dr. Seuss¿s signature rhyming style, this is a must-have for Seuss fans and book collectors, and a perfect choice for the holidays, birthdays, and happy occasions of all kinds. An Editor¿s Note at the end discusses Dr. Seuss¿s pets, his creative process, and the discovery of the manuscript and illustrations for What Pet Should I Get? Features Summary This previously never-before-seen picture book by Dr. Seuss about making up one’s mind is the literary equivalent of buried treasure! What happens when a brother and sister visit a pet store to pick a pet? Author Dr Suess Publisher Random House Books for Young Readers Release date 20150728 Pages 48 ISBN 0-553-52426-7 ISBN 13 978-0-553-52426-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Peppa and George find buried treasure in Grandpa Pig's garden, including a dinosaur bone! Peppa and George can't wait to visit the museum to find out more about it. Meet the museum worker Mr Rabbit and learn all about what makes a museum such a special place in this story board book. This new Peppa Pig adventure is perfect for little ones visiting the museum for the first time and for dinosaur fans. Features Summary Peppa and George find buried treasure in Grandpa Pig's garden, including a dinosaur bone! Peppa and George can't wait to visit the museum to find out more about it... Author Peppa Pig Publisher Ladybird Books Release date 20190128 Pages 16 ISBN 0-241-37161-9 ISBN 13 978-0-241-37161-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days The Sutton Hoo ship-burial is one of the most significant finds ever made in Europe. It lies in a burial ground which contains all the elements of archaeological mystery: seventeen mounds, buried treasure, and sacrificed horses. In this very accessible book, Martin Carver explains what we know of this site, at which the leaders of the Dark Age kingdom of East Anglia signalled the pagan and maritime nature of their court. This is the story not only of this dramatic place, but also of its exploration over half a century, which amounts to a potted history of British archaeology. Features Summary A definitive account of Sutton Hoo, its discovery, history and famed treasure. Author Martin Carver Publisher The Boydell Press Release date 20170616 Pages 241 ISBN 1-78327-204-X ISBN 13 978-1-78327-204-4

Paperback Front cover has a small tear, top right hand corner In PENDULUM DOWSING, Cassandra Eason teaches you the basic theory and practice of dowsing and explains how it has been used traditionally for finding water, minerals and buried treasure. She then reveals easy-to-learn dowsing techniques for finding lost objects or even lost pets, for healing, identifying energy fields, and helping you to make the right decision about your career, relationships or future plans. PENDULUM DOWSING includes practical, exciting and inspiring exercises, ranging from the simple to the advanced, enabling you to start dowsling immediately and to develop your skills as you gain experience and confidence in you abilities.

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) It's the literary equivalent of buried treasure - seven newly-discovered stories by Dr. Seuss! The first new Seuss stories to emerge since 1990! The amazing stories are full of typical Seuss humour, rhyme and rhythm and are all beautifully illustrated. They include 'The Bippolo Seed,' in which a scheming cat leads an innocent duck to make a bad decision; 'The Rabbit, the Bear, and the Zinniga-Zanniga,' about a rabbit who is saved from a bear via a single eyelash; 'Gustav the Goldfish,' about a fish that grew and grew; 'Tadd and Todd,' a tale about twins; 'Steak for Supper,' about fantastic creatures who follow a boy home in anticipation of a steak dinner; 'The Strange Shirt Spot,' about a spot of dirt that gets everywhere; and 'The Great Henry McBride,' about a boy whose far-flung career fantasies were bested only by those of Dr. Seuss himself. The perfect book for any Seuss fan, young or old! Format:Paperback Pages:64

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days 'Harper Lee has a worthy successor. Wolk is a big new talent' - The Times Crow has lived her whole life on a tiny, starkly beautiful island. Her only companions are Osh, the man who rescued her from a washed-up skiff as a baby and raised her, and Miss Maggie, their neighbour across the sandbar. But it is only when a mysterious fire appears across the water that an unspoken question of her own history forms in Crow's heart, and an unstoppable chain of events is triggered. Crow sets out to find her lost identity - and, ultimately, to learn what it means to be a family. Vivid and heartfelt, Beyond the Bright Sea is a gorgeously crafted, gripping tale of buried treasure and belonging. Features Summary Wolk is a big new talent' - The TimesCrow has lived her whole life on a tiny, starkly beautiful island. But it is only when a mysterious fire appears across the water that an unspoken question of her own history forms in Crow's heart... Author Lauren Wolk Publisher Corgi Childrens Release date 20170501 Pages 283 ISBN 0-552-57430-9 ISBN 13 978-0-552-57430-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Treasure House Composition Skills Teacher's Guides provide at-a-glance lesson planning to guide teachers through the activities in Treasure House Composition Skills Pupil Books. Treasure House Composition Skills Teacher's Guide 1:- provides at-a-glance planning with overviews, step-by-step instructions and answer keys for all Pupil Book units- offers ideas to enable all children to access learning in Support, Embed and Challenge sections- targets individual learning needs with photocopiable resources- maps units to the 2014 National Curriculum for English Features Summary Treasure House Composition Skills Teacher's Guides provide at-a-glance lesson planning to guide teachers through the activities in Treasure House Composition Skills Pupil Books. Author Chris Whitney Publisher Collins Release date 20170816 Pages 92 ISBN 0-00-822302-5 ISBN 13 978-0-00-822302-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Treasure House Spelling Skills Teacher's Guides provide at-a-glance lesson planning to guide teachers through the activities in Treasure House Spelling Skills Pupil Books. Treasure House Spelling Skills Teacher's Guide 1: * provides at-a-glance planning with overviews, step-by-step instructions and answer keys for all Pupil Book units * offers ideas to enable all children to access learning in Support, Embed and Challenge sections * targets individual learning needs with photocopiable resources * maps units to the 2014 National Curriculum for English Features Summary Treasure House Spelling Skills Teacher's Guides provide at-a-glance lesson planning to guide teachers through the activities in Treasure House Spelling Skills Pupil Books. Author Sarah Snashall Publisher Collins Release date 20170626 Pages 160 ISBN 0-00-822308-4 ISBN 13 978-0-00-822308-3