New Books

The spectacular geology of the Eifel - only available in German.Publisher: Eifelbildverlag; 1st Edition (March 29, 2025)Hardcover, 112 pagesDimensions: 21.1 x 1.5 x 23.9 cmThe Eifel—a landscape full of secrets and breathtaking natural wonders.Experience this fascinating world of volcanoes, maars, rock formations, and caves like never before! This book is more than a geological hiking guide—it’s a visual journey of discovery through one of Europe’s most exciting landscapes.Fantastic nature photography: Spectacular. Fascinating. Inspiring.Sven von Loga’s brilliant images capture the wild beauty of the Eifel in an incomparable way. Majestic rock formations, impressive lava caves, hidden fossil sites, and the best lookouts are vividly portrayed in this book.An absolute must-have for nature and photography enthusiasts!Whether you want to explore the Eifel region yourself or simply let the images take you there — this book showcases the most beautiful and spectacular aspectsof the German Eifel.

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Life in the Stone Age - only available in German!This large-format and richly illustrated volume takes us on a fascinating journey of discovery into the world of mammoths and early humans. Humans emerged more than three million years ago. How exactly did our ancestors live? What animals did they hunt? Or how did they make fire? Which works of art and mysteries have they passed on to us?The detailed illustrations and atmospheric scenes in this book take us back to the time of Homo habilis and Neanderthals and bring the animals and people of the Stone Age back to life. We meet mysterious prehistoric animals such as the woolly rhinoceros and the cave bear and learn when our modern-day pets such as dogs and cats were domesticated and when humans themselves became sedentary. Virginie Aladjidi, Emmanuelle Tchoukriel2nd edition 2022, 88 pages, color illustrations Hardcover    

The world of stones and minerals - only available in German!This children's book introduces the most important minerals and stones - from gold, quartz and diamonds to granite, clay and marble. Colorful and enchantingly illustrated, with easy-to-read texts. The mixture of detailed individual illustrations and atmospheric scenarios makes this book something very special - more than just an identification book. With tips on where to look at stones and minerals in museums or in nature.Virginie Ajadjidi, Caroline Pelissier, Emmanuelle Tchoukriel2024, 48 pages, colored illustrationshardcover(technical review: Dr. J. Koepke and Dr. D. Mock, Institute of Mineralogy, Leibniz University Hannover)

The world of dinosaurs - only available in German!In this large format children's book, the most important dinosaur species are presented together with the latest scientific findings - it's a highlight for all dinosaur fans!On 64 pages, the most important 46 dinosaurs are presented in easy-to-read texts. Accurately and knowledgeably illustrated with high-quality watercolor drawings by Emmanuelle Tchoukriel. For experts young and old. Interview with a paleontologist. With tips for places where you can look at dinosaurs.Virginie Aladjidi, Emmanuelle TchoukrielGerstenberg 2022, 64 pages, colored illustrationsHardcover

Only in german language available

Only in german language available

Only in german language available.

Only in german language available!

Only available in German language.The standard guide to gold deposits in Switzerland. For anyone who enjoys panning for gold or is considering it, this book contains information on where to find gold and the techniques for amateur gold panning. 6th edition 2023, 209 pages with numerous color and b/w illustrations.

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With 13 first-class mineral photos in poster quality.Photo calendar format 30 x 40 cm with handy spiral binding.

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200 years ago, Rügen's famous chalk cliffs inspired Caspar David Friedrich to paint one of his most famous paintings. This book is a guide to help you collect and identify fossils on the isle of Rügen.German language192 pageswith numerous illustrations12.5 x 19 cmsoftcover with flapsAuthors: Frank Rudolph, Uwe KankelPublisher: Ellert & Richter Verlag GmbH, HamburgISBN: 9783831908943

This book is only available in German language!With over 100 kilometers of coastline, Sylt offers above all sunshine, wind, and plenty of nature. How often does your gaze wander across the sand during a walk on the beach, hoping to find a piece of amber? The water’s edge is lined with clams and snails, crabs and seaweed—inhabitants of the world’s largest mudflats.Stones are found everywhere on the beach are witnesses to 2 billion years of Earth’s history, carried here by the glaciers of the Ice Age. This book serves as an identification guide for all the finds that can be made on the island’s beaches. A nature guide that explains the background.192 pageswith numerous illustrations12.5 x 19 cmsoftcover with flapsISBN: 978-3-8319-0875-2Publisher: Ellert & Richter Verlag GmbHAbout the Author:Frank Rudolph, born in 1963, studied zoology and paleontology at the University of Kiel.In 1994, he earned his doctorate with a dissertation on “Middle Cambrian trilobites in riverbed deposits.” Today, he volunteers at the Natural History Museum in Flensburg. Since 1992, he has worked as a geoscience mail-order bookseller and as the editor of *Geschiebesammler*.

This title is only available in German language!Where do all these beach stones come from? How old are they? What story lies behindtheir composition? Were they formed deep within the earth, during a volcanic eruption, or perhaps in the sea?Immense forces folded mountains and reshaped rocks. Ice Age glaciers eventually pushed them from the Nordic countries to us. This gave rise to a unique geographical and stratigraphic diversity found nowhere else on Earth: The beaches of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea are a true treasure trove of geology.In this detailed German identification guide, bestselling author Frank Rudolph presents around 130 different beach stones and provides insightful background information on their age, composition, and origin.192 pageswith numerous illustrations12.5 x 19 cmsoftcover with flapsISBN: 9783831908943Publisher: Ellert & Richter Verlag GmbH, Hamburg

This book about treasure hunting on the beach is only available in German.Bestselling author Frank Rudolph sparks a desire for expeditions along the North and Baltic Sea coasts among curious beachcombers, vacationers, families, and fossil enthusiasts, breathing new life into these fossilized witnesses of prehistoric times. Concise texts, clear photos, and information on where to find them, their age, and potential misidentifications make it easy to identify your own finds.Publisher: Ellert & Richter Verlag GmbH, HamburgISBN: 978-3-8319-0854-7192 pagesnumerous illustrations12,5 x 19 cmsoftcover

Seeigel sind mit ihrem runden oder ovalen, meist fünfstrahligen Skelett und den oft sehr langen, bizarr geformten Stacheln wahre Exoten im Tierreich. Seit 460 Millionen Jahren bevölkern sie die Weltmeere, von nur erbsengroßen Arten bis zu Riesenformen. Wie die heute lebenden Seeigel sind auch ihre fossilen Überreste oft spektakulär und üben seit Jahrhunderten eine Faszination auf Sammler und Forscher gleichermaßen aus.Dieses Buch, das auf der Ausstellung „Seeigel – Stachelige Schönheiten“ des Goldfuß-Museums für Paläontologie in Bonn beruht, lässt den Leser in diese faszinierende Welt der Seeigel, rezent wie fossil, eintauchen.Einband: Gebundene AusgabeErscheinungsdatum: 02.09.2025Abbildungen: 140 Farb- und 4 SchwarzweißabbildungenVerlag: Dr. Friedrich PfeilSeitenzahl: 184Maße (L/B/H): 32,6 / 24,4 / 2 cmGewicht: 1390 gAuflage:  1. Auflage

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So etwas wie den Flimser Bergsturz in der Ostschweiz kann man fast nirgendwo und zudem nirgends so leicht zugänglich besichtigen. Der früh-warmzeitliche Bergsturz ist weltweit einer der größten überhaupt, so dass seine gewaltigen Dimensionen und das Ausmaß der Folgen nur mit einer gut verständlichen Beschreibung erfasst werden können. Nach den über 160 Jahren Bergsturzforschung, an denen der Geologe Dr. Andreas von Poschinger maßgeblich mitgewirkt hat, hat der Bergsturz inzwischen einige seiner vielen Geheimnisse preisgegeben. Die fachliche Rekonstruktion der damaligen katastrophalen Ereignisse soll letztendlich auch dabei helfen die Frage zu beantworten, mit was allem im Bergland grundsätzlich gerechnet werden muss und ob so etwas wieder passieren kann.Im Band 46 der bekannten Reihe „Wanderungen in die Erdgeschichte“ stellt der Autor zunächst die damaligen Geschehnisse und die Hintergründe anschaulich und auch für den Laien verständlich dar. Dann werden die Leser und Leserinnen zu Wanderungen zu 30 Besichtigungspunkten im Gelände eingeladen. Sie sollen dort selbst die Abläufe anhand der einleuchtenden Beschreibungen und beeindruckenden Bilder nachvollziehen können. Dabei können Sie ganz nebenbei die bergsturzbedingte faszinierende Landschaft rund um die berühmte Ruinaulta, dem „Swiss Grand Canyon“ genießen.Einband: TaschenbuchErscheinungsdatum: 15.04.2025Abbildungen: 136 Abbildungen, davon 32 KartenSeitenzahl: 112Maße (L/B/H): 24 / 17,2 / 1 cmGewicht: 339 g1. Auflage