I loved this book I read it over and over again . I told me somuch about the rolling stones . Personaly I think that it is the bestbook ever written about the Rolling Stones ....

This oversized "coffee table" style book, contains some of the most impressive gem and mineral photography in print. The photos were taken by Erica and Harold Van Pelt who are the most revered gemological photographers in the world. In addition, the text is well organized and flawlessly researched. Gems and Crystals really captures the magic responsible for mankind's obsession with gem minerals. I highly recommend this book to anyone with a passion for gems.

I bought this book for research on the world's fabulous gems. I'm glad I did.

The book just proves that man from early times onward has placed value on precious gemstones. The stories tell tales of greed, treachery, faith, and murder. A good starting place for those interested in gemstones and precious artifacts made of the rare minerals.

This is an update featuring all new information which has come to light since vol. II was published in 1976. It is a detailed compilation of discoveries and occurrences of all North American gemstones.

The book is organized simply with a brief description of each stone followed by details from each geographical region in which it has been found. Detailed bibliographical references follow each entry, facilitating further study.

There is a dazzling section of 16 color plates highlighting the most spectacular recent discoveries. An array of heat-treated sapphire colors, precious opal, exquisite turquoise & a beautiful elephant tourmaline carving are featured.

Of special interest are recent diamond discoveries and an extensive section on the varieties and cultivation of pearls. This is an indispensable reference for anyone interested in the wide variety of gemstones in North America.

If you like Genesis (I'm refering to the British rock band, not the first book of the Old Testament), or if you just love good photography, then you will love _From One Fan to Another_ by Armando Gallo. Make sure to also get _I Know What I Like_ by the same author/photographer. _I Know What I Like_ contains the story of the band from the sixties through the eighties, and it includes many awome photographs, some in black & white and some in color. _From One Fan to Another_ contains a bit of text, but is mostly a ton of color photos that tell the band's history in a visual way. Some of the photos are just the fellows at home or on the street, but the most striking ones are of the concerts with light shows that match the brilliance of the music. Even before they became successful enough to afford expensive light shows, Genesis made remarkable use of what little budget they had, and this can be seen in photos of their shows from the seventies.

With Sheryl Crow's deeply personal songs printed in front of you, you gain an appreciation for both her musical and lyrical skills. While the intimacy of her lyrics often goes unsung, her musical talents are rarely challenged. The Globe Sessions lets a respecting fan learn from her chord progressions and phrasing and move to create quality music yourself. You can also learn from her frank yet complex lyrics. (Bob Dylan asked HER to sing one of his songs, so her skill is genuine). A must for serious singers and songwriters; a chance to learn from one of the most powerful forces in music right now.

This is an excellent book of written music. It's a little advanced for beginners, but that's just one opinion. This book offers the songs of "Awake" and displays tabs, rhythm slashes, and notation. Great following to the first Godsmack Tab book.

I have read many dead-related books, but this is by far the most interesting and well written. It's worth buying for many reasons, but the highlight for me is the chapter on Donna. If it were not for this book, I would have continued to believe all the narrow minded comments I heard about her over the years. This interview may have actually started the Donna rennaissance which culminated with the emotional welcome she received at the Philharmonia benefit in December 1997. Even if you think you know everything about the Dead you'll be surprised by this book. As we always say at our house, "it's all about the music." P.S. - Look for new Blair Jackson title scheduled for publication Fall '98!

There are many opinions and contradicting 'first hand accounts' about Brian Jones life and death. The only choice a serious fan has is to compare and contrast a good sample of the books available. While Bill Wyman's book may be more detailed, 'Golden Stone' is many steps above the average teeny-bopper fare available on Jones, and is a necessary additon for any real B.J. enthusiast.

This book finally puts it all in one place (well almost all). The British Invasion artists are listed here with their US and UK releases. The British Parlophone Beatles are here as well as obscure items such as the Bootles. Some artists are shorted in their UK listings, however. For a one-stop guide nothing beats it at the present time.