Discover the best namibia travel guides in best sellers. In our premier issue of mineral news last year, we mentioned a new book by dr. On the dawn of namibias independence from south african rule in 1990, around 43,000 exiles were repatriated to the country formerly known as south west africa. Okandawasi pit, kaokoveld plateau, kunene region, namibia. Many well known localities are featured in this 608 page book. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Whether looking for quartz, tennantite, fluorite, dioptase, mimetite, azurite, jeremejevite, cerussite, smithsonite, or dozens of other mineral varieties. The tourists at etosha conjure up a fantastic africa after their nightly dinner by walking to the fence at the hotelmanaged waterhole to stare at the rhinos and lions and eland coming to drink. A new updated book on the minerals and varied location in namibia by three wellversed authors who under stand the requirements of mineral collectors and also catering for the wider interest. This book is absolutely a must have for every mineral collector on the planet.
Other important minerals are uranium, lead, zinc, tin, silver, tungsten, and copper. Alone tsumeb is featured on 170 pages and detailed descriptions of new species discovered in the last 7 years are included. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. A great second bit at the namibian cherry packed full of mineral pictures and site information, with 900 minerals and gems and 1500 pictures to see. A wonderful large example of bright glassy mostly gemmy pale yellow prismatic anglesite crystals measuring 10. To discover where to dig up these dusty and modern treasures, check out the following shops. Our good friends rainer bode and his daughter kristina of mineralienwelt and bode publishing were at the show with their new book namibia i, launched at the denver show a few months ago. This book is like a 10 star hotel you cant imagine the quality, unless you see it for yourself. Minerals policy of namibia ministry of mines and energy private bag 297 windhoek namibia. Mineralogical books and dvds for sale mineral books, whats hot in tucson dvds important.
Of these, many had left their country of birth to flee the brutality of south africas. This newly edited namibia book is a more complex and in depth work than the first edition from 2007 that sold out within a few months of its release. A great second bit at the namibian cherry packed full of mineral pictures and site information, with 900 minerals and gems and 1600 pictures to see. Tourists are timid fantasists, the others risk takers are bold fantasists.
The namibia book market started to operate on 01 august 2015. The first edition of namibia was released in 2006, with german only text. There are significant but yet unexploited natural gas deposits offshore and iron deposits in nw namibia. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. More than 850 pages and 1600 full cover photos a breathtaking impression of namibia. This is a superb book following up on their first sold out edition on the minerals and locations of namibia. Communications of the geological survey of namibia, 7, 25. We took over a successful and popular business called demas ius publications that used to be a marketing and distribution company specialising in books, maps, dvds, cds of namibia. In mineral rich namibia, some 10 groups can be found with some 105 species described on this website. A mineral is a naturally occurring, usually inorganic material with a specific chemical composition and a definite crystalline structure.
Minerals and localities ii was edited in collaboration with olaf medenbach, ulrike medenbach, gerhard niedermayr, ernst a. Outofprint mineral books and mineral magazine back. This particular specimen is featured with a fullpage photo in the second edition of the book on namibia by bode on page 26. Edition schloss freudenstein, bode verlag gmbh, haltern. Close to etosha namibia book namibia accommodation. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. For those interested in learning more about namibian minerals, bode publishing has two incredible books on namibia, the most recent published in 2014. List of books and articles about namibian history online.
The house of gems is proud to announce and welcomes you to our newly launched website this site is committed to share the common joy of mineral collecting with all mineral enthusiasts. We serve as a direct link between our customers and what the namibian mineral market has to offer. Minerals policy 6 draft final mines and energy nam. Namibia 2 minerals and localities crystal classics. Additional features include articles on mineral shows, mineral museums, mineralogical and mining collectibles e. From secondhand trade shops to specialist literature suppliers, namibia more than caters for your average bookwork. In perfect condition, this is outstanding for the species from this classic locality. In large part a picture book, the work contains more then 0 photos, maps and drawings and covers 35 localities in 500 gallery pages, more than 30%. About us, about namibia about our stones about our people. An overview of the broader economy, national goals and objectives are provided in the introduction. Fine mineral of china encapsulates the diverse and widespread mineral deposits of china into a wellcategorized encyclopedia of data. Weve compiled a list of what we believe are the best guide books, novels, coffee table books and travel writing about namibia.
In large part a picture book, the work contains more then 0 photos, maps and drawings and covers 35 localities in 500 gallery pages, more than 30% namibia 2014 showcases the african countrys unique and incredible mineralogical treasure trove. There are over 3,500 minerals discovered so far worldwide with around 100 common to the earths crust. A unique illustrated book about the most beautiful specimens ever to be found in namibia. Namibia is currently one of the most fascinating mineralrich countries.
The small black bits of mineral could be either hematite or even epidote more likely the first. This one is the second edition which comes with stunning images. At last months show in denver we finally laid our hands on itand it was worth the wait. Books in namibia namibia travel guide my guide namibia. For kristallschatze mineralien sammler im oberpinzgau, which appeared in november, 2001. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext.
You may want to purchase these to help plan your trip, to read during your travels or as a reminder of your namibian adventure. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. By promoting, facilitating and regulating development and sustainable utilization of namibias mineral, geological and energy resource through competent staff, innovation, research and stakeholder collaboration in a conducive environment for the benefits of all namibians and the world. Namibian books 250,00 nad each ozongombe mombazu ya kaoko cattle culture of the kaoko 9789991642536 95,00 nad each benni ich bin doch dein freund 3. Includes the pioneers among the prospectors and geologists. Having photographed minerals in almost all of the museums in europe, and many in the united states, rainer bode published, in 1984, the book mineralien museen in westeuropa the mineral museums of western europe.
Closeby the minen hotel, guests will find a golf course, a casino and bowling alley. The arkenstone has a wide variety of minerals from namibia including specimens from famous mines like tsumeb, gobobos, brandberg, oranje river, and throughout the erongo mountains. The collecting and trading of minerals has been a lifelong passion for all of those that have been intensely involved in the mineral division of the house of gems, as a small family owned business the passing of the torch has been a significant occasion to further the knowledge and exposure of namibia and its mineral resources for future. Join facebook to connect with rainer bode and others you may know. Namibia is a major producer of gemquality diamonds, the countrys principal export. Tsumeb is a small mining town in northern namibia and is wellknown for its german cuisine and the tsumeb museum. We took over a successful and popular business called demas ius publications that used to be a marketing and distribution company specialising in books, maps, dvds, cds of namibia namibian books. In mineralrich namibia, some 10 groups can be found with some 105 species described on this website. More than 4900 mineral species, more than 1200 references to synonyms and mineral varieties. The overall quality of the photos will astound you. Travel books guide books and other namibian literature. Fine minerals from namibia are prized throughout the world.
The minen hotel is situated in tsumeb, the ideal stopover for tourists travelling to the etosha national park and caprivi strip. The ministry of mines and energy is renowned as performance driven. I also considered the possibility that the original crystal dissolved and left a perfect cavity which in turn was filled with another mineral, possibly even clay. The mineralogical rarities of namibia are introduced in english with excellent pictures and informative description. With magic inclusions in quartz in 2003, the publishing house started to issue their own bilingual book edition, followed by numerous other english versions of books e.
Schnaitmann, hans soltau, nina soltau and stefan hamann. Published in namibia 287 published outside namibia 118. Namibian autobiographies namibia digital repository. Fine minerals from namibia, azurite, cerussite, tsumeb. Tsumeb ii the book sold out tsumebiibook dakota matrix. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. There are significant but yet unexploited natural gas deposits offshore and iron deposits in. By promoting, facilitating and regulating development and sustainable utilization of namibia s mineral, geological and energy resource through competent staff, innovation, research and stakeholder collaboration in a conducive environment for the benefits of all namibians and the world. The tsumeb mine, located in namibia, is home to at least 70 type minerals and at 282 species making it one of the most unique mineralogical deposits in the world. Minerals and localities 9783925094897 by rainer bode and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. A newly updated book on the minerals and varied location in namibia by three wellversed authors who understand the requirements of mineral collectors and also catering for the wider interest. Mineralogical books and dvds for sale mineral books. A newly updated book on the minerals and varied location in namibia by three wellversed authors who understand the requirements of mineral. Not only does the magnificent landscape draw people to this fabulous land in the south of africa, but gem and mineral collectors are mesmerized by the extensive variety of exquisite stones.
Draft minerals policy of namibia iii executive summary the minerals policy of namibia sets out guiding principles and direction while communicating the values of the namibian people in pursuit of the development of the mining sector. Draft minerals policy of namibia ii foreword the government of the republic of namibia is committed to the development of the. This revised and updated 2nd edition of the original 2007 volume is a unique compilation of the bestever specimens from namibia. Mineralogical books and dvds for sale mineral books, whats. Georg gebhards highly sought after book on one of the most famous mineral deposits in the world tsumeb. Outofprint mineral books and mineral magazine back issues for sale below is a listing of mineral magazine back issues and out of print mineral books for sale from john betts fine minerals in new york city, ny.
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