{"product_id":"9781510231085","title":"The Secret Lives of Stones","description":"Author: Hettie Judah\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781510231085\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Laurence King Publishing\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 30 Sep 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 64 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnearth the secret lives of stones in this dazzling cabinet of curiosities exploring the fascinating stories of 25 spectacular rocks and gems.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDelve into a world of gemstones, rocks and minerals to discover the golden amber that once dripped as liquid resin in prehistoric forests, capturing ancient creatures for eternity. Find out how deep-blue lapis lazuli has been prized for thousands of years and used to make a rare paint pigment by artists during the Renaissance and discover the amazing magnetic properties of lodestone and how this helped Chinese sailors navigate the oceans over 2,000 years ago.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCovering geology, history, myth and folklore, renowned art-critic \u003cb\u003eHettie Judah\u003c\/b\u003e brings the stories of stones to life, with beautiful illustrations by award-winning artist \u003cb\u003eJennifer N R Smith\u003c\/b\u003e. All stones have a story to tell - - stories that can teach us about the history of the planet and our own human past.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46372275617950,"sku":"ADS-9781510231085","price":36.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781510231085.jpg?v=1767576722","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781510231085","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}