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Catalogue number: 7642 Number of cassettes: 10 Time (hours): 0.00 Reader: Dinkin, Derina Main subject: Travel - World
Additional subject: Science - Earth & Physical
The author has travelled the globe in search of the oddities of nature, prized so highly for jewellery and adornment. And why, when we can now manufacture synthetic gems, do jewels still hold such appeal? | | |
Please Note: Due to copyright restrictions,
this book is only available for loan to members who reside in the European Union.This book is also available in mp3 format.
Catalogue number: 6512 Number of cassettes: 11 Time (hours): 16.25 Reader: Dinkin, Derina Main subject: Travel - World
Additional subject: Arts General
On a journey that takes her from Afghanistan to the Australian outback; from China to the saffron harvest in Spain, the author discovers the history of colour. From the efforts of artists and artisans to reproduce the rainbow, to the impact of their work on the world. | | |
Please Note: Due to copyright restrictions,
this book is only available for loan to members who reside in the UK or Ireland.
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\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 10
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Dinkin, Derina\pause{1500}Main subject:
Travel - World
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Science - Earth & Physical
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The author has travelled the globe in search of the oddities of nature, prized so highly for jewellery and adornment. And why, when we can now manufacture synthetic gems, do jewels still hold such appeal?
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\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 6512 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 11
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 16.25
\pause{1500}Reader:
Dinkin, Derina\pause{1500}Main subject:
Travel - World
\pause{1500}Additional subject:
Arts General
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On a journey that takes her from Afghanistan to the Australian outback; from China to the saffron harvest in Spain, the author discovers the history of colour. From the efforts of artists and artisans to reproduce the rainbow, to the impact of their work on the world.
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