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Author : David Penney,David I. Green
Publisher : Siri Scientific Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Amber fossils
ISBN : 9780955863660
Author : David Penney
Publisher : Siri Scientific Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Amber fossils
ISBN : 9780955863646
Author : George O. Poinar
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Science
ISBN : 0804720010
"Amber is a semi-precious gem that is formed over eons by natural forces out of the resin of trees. Human fascination with amber dates back to prehistoric times, when it was probably considered to have magical powers and was used for adornment and trade. Amber amulets and beads dating from 35,000 to 1,800 B.C. have been found, and where they have been found (for example in graves hundreds of miles from their chemically determined origins) has often helped to establish ancient trade routes." "The preservative qualities of plant resins were well known by the ancients. The Egyptians used resins to embalm their dead, and the Greeks used them to preserve their wine. Amber often preserved fossils, frequently in a pristine state, of all kinds of animal and plant organisms that made contact with the sticky substance and became trapped in it. These fossils include such fragile organisms as nematodes and mushrooms that ordinarily are not preserved under normal processes of fossilization, as well as larger organisms like scorpions and lizards, and the fossils are preserved in their full three-dimensional form, complete with minute details of scales, mouth parts, antennae, and hairs. It has even been suggested that viable DNA may persist in some amber-trapped organisms." "This book is a compendium of all that we know about life found in amber. It surveys all life forms, from microbes to vertebrates and plants, that have been reported from amber deposits throughout the world, beginning with the earliest pieces dating from some 300 million years ago. It also describes the formation of amber and the location, geological history, and early exploration of the major world amber deposits, including those still being worked today." "The book also provides practical information on how to determine fake amber containing present-day forms of life. It can serve as a beginning for tracing the geological history of a particular group of animals or plants or even reconstructing ancient paleoenvironments, and because amber fossils are preserved so completely, in a transparent medium, they can be intimately compared with related living species. Finally, the book discusses what amber fossils can tell us about evolution and speciation, cellular preservation, and paleosymbiosis." "The book is illustrated with 37 color photographs, 154 black-and-white photographs and drawings, and 8 maps."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Author : George O. Poinar,Roberta Poinar
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : 0691057281
The Poinars are world leaders in the study of amber fossils and have spent years examining the uniquely rich supply that has survived from the ancient forests of the Dominican Republic. They draw on their research here to reconstruct in words, drawings, and spectacular color photographs the ecosystem that existed on the island of Hispaniola between fifteen and forty-five million years ago. The Poinars present richly detailed drawings of how the forests once appeared. They discuss how and when life colonized Hispaniola and what caused some forms to become extinct. Along the way, they describe how amber is formed, how and where it has been preserved, and how it is mined, sold, and occasionally forged for profit today.
Author : George Poinar,Roberta Poinar
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Longman
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1994-09-11
Category : Science
ISBN : UCSD:31822028277333
In passages that read more like an Indiana Jones screenplay than scientific research, the Poinars describe how their hobby-turned-obsession ultimately led to a breakthrough scientific finding: the discovery of preserved insect DNA in amber. Photos.
Author : George O. Poinar,Raif Milki
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015054133668
"This illustrated book, the first major review of Lebanese amber, covers all aspects of this rare and highly valued resin, including its origin and its role as a commodity in ancient cultures. The authors discuss each plant and animal fossil thus far recovered from the amber, including nematodes, snails, mites, spiders and insects, and the earliest complete feather.".
Author : Andrew Ross
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : 0674017293
The fossilized resin of ancient trees, amber preserves organic material--most commonly insects and other invertebrates--and with it the shape and surface detail that are usually obliterated or hopelessly distorted during the mineralization we associate with fossils. This fascinating substance offers a unique intersection of the fields of paleontology, botany, entomology, and mineralogy.
Author : David A. Grimaldi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Amber fossils
ISBN : 9057820609
Author : Jinny Johnson,Nicki Lampon,Helen Pellant
Publisher : Miles Kelly Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Birds
ISBN : 178209735X
Mini Encyclopedia Box Set is a great-value collection of 8 mini children's encyclopedia books for kids aged 8+. These compact, comprehensive children's encyclopedias use clear, bulleted facts and incredible info panels to explain loads of key ideas. Every topic is supported by photographs, realistic artwork and detailed diagrams, and colour-coded sections make navigation through the topics easy and quick. A great-value children's encyclopedia book collection, Mini Encyclopedia Box Set is the ultimate resource for school projects and homework at late-elementary and middle school stages. Books included in Mini Encyclopedia Box Set: # Mini Encyclopedia Birds # Mini Encyclopedia Body # Mini Encyclopedia Bugs # Mini Encyclopedia Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life # Mini Encyclopedia Oceans # Mini Encyclopedia Rocks and Fossils # Mini Encyclopedia Science # Mini Encyclopedia Space Author: Philip Steele, John Farndon, Nicki Lampon, Chris and Helen Pellant Consultant: Steve Parker (Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life) Pages: 3072 Age: 8+ Dimensions: Paperbacks 6.75 x 9.75 Format: 8 paperbacks with graining, curved corners and neon ink & card presentation box ISBN: 9781782097358
Author : David Penney,James E Jepson
Publisher : Siri Scientific Press
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2014-07-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780957453067
Palaeoentomology represents the interface between two huge scientific disciplines: palaeontology – the study of fossils, and entomology – the study of insects. However, fossils rarely feature extensively in books on insects, and likewise, insects rarely feature in books about fossils. Similarly, college or university palaeontology courses rarely have an entomological component and entomology courses do not usually consider the fossil record of insects in any detail. This is not due to a lack of insect fossils. The fossil record of insects is incredibly diverse in terms of taxonomic scope, age range (Devonian to Recent), mode of preservation (amber and rock) and geographical distribution (fossil insects have been recorded from all continents, including Antarctica). In this book the authors aim to help bridge the palaeontology–entomology gap by providing a broadly accessible introduction to some of the best preserved fossil insects from a wide range of deposits from around the globe, many of which are beautifully illustrated by colour photographs. Also covered are insect behaviour and ecology in the fossil record, sub-fossil insects, trace fossils and insect species longevity. Just as insects are useful as ecological indicators today, the same can be expected to be true of the past. Such applications of the insect fossil record are briefly discussed. It is hoped that this book will encourage a few future researchers to enter the fascinating realm of palaeoentomology and to this end there is a section on how to become a palaeoentomologist. However, it is aimed at a much broader audience – those with an interest in fossils and/or insects in general, who will no doubt marvel at the diversity and excellent preservation of the fossils illustrated.
Author : David Penney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Spiders
ISBN : 9780957453012
The result is a great increase in multi-disciplinary research and novel avenues incorporating spiders as model organisms.
Author : David Penney
Publisher : Siri Scientific Press
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Amber
ISBN : 9780955863608
Author : Patty C. Rice
Publisher : Patty Rice
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1425938493
I wrote this book to offer to anyone who is looking for another perspective and method of achieving not only terrific cooking but also to living a fuller life. I wanted to share with people I will probably never meet my outlook on life's choices and some of my favorite recipes. This book is designed for people who are brand new to being on their own, have never cooked before for whatever reason and have to learn now, and are looking for some practical guidance in the mystical arena of food preparation. I have tried to make the art of cooking easy to understand and even easier to master. I have stayed away from using fancy technical terms and overly intricate recipes, and have focused on using language that the average person can easily understand. After all, how many people actually eat all that fancy food on a regular basis? Hamburger, pork chops, and chicken are really and truly what's on the average person's grocery list. Not truffles, and caviar or goose liver pate. I mean, really. Dixie Ray author
Author : Patty C. Rice
Publisher : Geoscience Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2002-03-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0945005296
The best available reference on amber is now revised and updated. Dr. Rice's Amber presents a comprehensive reference for the general collector, carver, or the scientist. She begins with the history of amber, which moves from the Stone Age through archaeological finds, ancient writings and medieval chronicles, and then on to explore the scientific studies of amber and how it attained commercial value. Amber provides information on the cultural changes relating to amber jewelry plus the mystical powers attributed to the gem. It is updated to include information on mining in the Baltic areas as well as new information on DNA Coding.
Author : Tess Sharpe
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780525580720
Fans can discover the beginnings of one of "Jurassic World's" most beloved characters--Claire Dearing (played by Bryce Dallas Howard)--in this original action-packed novel that fills in the gaps of Claire's past.