{"product_id":"amber-the-natural-time-capsule-9781554076093","title":"Amber: The Natural Time Capsule","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmber: The Natural Time Capsule\u003c\/strong\u003e by Ross, Andrew. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781554076093.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive introduction to amber and all its uses.\nAmber is an engaging overview of this natural substance. It also explores how the fossilized inclusions trapped in the golden resin of spruce trees provide a superb record of prehistoric species and habitats. Lavishly illustrated throughout, this book includes all the current knowledge and ongoing research, such as: How amber is formed from the resin of ancient trees\nThe fascinating process by which amber preserves natural specimens\nThe secrets amber can reveal\nTypes of amber\nWhere amber can be found\nThe role of amber in science and art\nPractical advice on how to distinguish genuine amber from fakes\nRecent discoveries and developments\nExclusive and particularly valuable features of the book include: Stunning and previously unpublished photographs of specimens from the collection of the Natural History Museum in London\nDetailed illustrated identification keys to the most common insect inclusions\nThe storied search for DNA in insect inclusions in amber\nAmber brings the study of this fascinating substance and its secrets within reach of any reader, and it will particularly fascinate rock hounds, fossil and gem enthusiasts, hobbyists and jewelry designers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Firefly Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44855872815157,"sku":"ByrdShop_1554076099","price":284.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/ByrdShop_1554076099_dd0e4c83-6660-4349-a92a-9d5648ca03cd_6da0b80a-b54f-4379-ae27-207e6b4414f6.jpg?v=1790165992","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/amber-the-natural-time-capsule-9781554076093","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}