{"product_id":"9781770857599","title":"Amber","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmber\u003c\/i\u003e 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:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cli\u003eHow amber is formed from the resin of ancient trees\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe fascinating process by which amber preserves natural specimens\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe secrets amber can reveal\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTypes of amber\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWhere amber can be found\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe role of amber in science and art\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePractical advice on how to distinguish genuine amber from fakes\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eRecent discoveries and developments  \u003cp\u003eExclusive and particularly valuable features of the book include:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStunning and previously unpublished photographs of specimens from the collection of the Natural History Museum in London\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDetailed illustrated identification keys to the most common insect inclusions\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe storied search for DNA in insect inclusions in amber  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmber\u003c\/i\u003e 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\/li\u003e","brand":"Andrew Ross","offers":[{"title":"Firefly Books |  Paperback \/ softback | Trade paperback (US) |  2016-09-01","offer_id":46011326464255,"sku":"9781770857599","price":19.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_81330495-5b22-46e1-bc94-1cb6fc4259d7.jpg?v=1723044156","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781770857599","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}