{"product_id":"the-pebble-spotters-guide","title":"The Pebble Spotter's Guide","description":"\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\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            \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\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \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\n          \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\n          \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\n          \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\n          \u003cp\u003eFlint\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eFeldspar veins\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eSpotted slates\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eSerpentinite\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eGranite ovoids\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe rare rhomb porphyry - the holy grail of pebble hunting\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \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\n          \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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardback | 112 pages | Published June 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GARDNERS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63969073758557,"sku":"9781911657309","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3459\/8749\/files\/9781911657309.jpg?v=1774364984","url":"https:\/\/www.thebookmark.ie\/products\/the-pebble-spotters-guide","provider":"The Bookmark ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}