{"product_id":"the-pebble-spotters-guide-clive-mitchell-9781911657514","title":"The Pebble Spotter's Guide - National Trust Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe perfect stocking filler for beach lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA beautiful little guide to one of life's simple pleasures - pebble spotting. Where science meets mindfulness. Learn to appreciate their beauty, discover the amazing journey that brought them to you, search for the rare ones. Leave no stone unturned.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTurn a day on the beach or a seaside holiday stroll into a treasure hunt with this lovely little guide to identifying pebbles. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePebble spotting is one of life's simple joys\u003c\/strong\u003e. There's nothing quite like searching the rocks on a beach until that special one catches your eye - a perfect shape, a gorgeous colour, an intriguing pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut what is it? Use this \u003cstrong\u003ebeautifully illustrated little guide\u003c\/strong\u003e to find out, and to discover your pebble's fascinating life story and secrets. It could be even more special than you thought... \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeologist and passionate pebble spotter Clive Mitchell has created a charming and wonderfully browsable book that is a \u003cstrong\u003eperfect companion to a day out or holiday\u003c\/strong\u003e, or an idle moment at home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book contains entries on \u003cstrong\u003e40 different types of pebble\u003c\/strong\u003e, complete with detailed facts about the composite rock's structure and where to find them, with examples including: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlint\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeldspar veins\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpotted slates\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSerpentinite\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGranite ovoids\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe rare rhomb porphyry - the holy grail of pebble hunting\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book includes a space to ruminate on your own findings, taking note of the treasures that you pick up along the way and \u003cstrong\u003ediscovering the secrets of the stones beneath your feet. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pebble Spotter's Guide is the perfect introduction to everything you didn't know there was to know about \u003cstrong\u003ethe mindful pleasure of pebble spotting and the wonder of pebbles\u003c\/strong\u003e. Simply sit on a beach or next to a stream for 10 minutes and find \u003cstrong\u003eamazing treasures at your feet\u003c\/strong\u003e; there is much to discover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Clive Mitchell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1911657518\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781911657514\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e National Trust\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/03\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Clive Mitchell","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47965865017599,"sku":"9781911657514","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_66954842-c800-45d4-b571-435a995a6d6b.jpg?v=1767285373","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-pebble-spotters-guide-clive-mitchell-9781911657514","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}