Product Description

The Book of Stones is the most in-depth, definitive guide to the world of crystals, minerals, gemstones and their metaphysical energies that has yet been written. Encompassing over three hundred separate entries, each with vivid color photographs and essays by both authors, this book takes you deep into the world of stones and their uses for spiritual awakening and self-healing. The Book of Stones can teach you about each mineral’s scientific properties, history and lore, elemental energies, chakra correspondences, and which stones work best together. Also considered are the stones’ effects on the spiritual, emotional and physical self. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, The Book of Stones can give you clear, easy-to-understand information that will help you enjoy the beauty and benefits of the mineral realm. This pictorial metaphysical encyclopedia is what crystal lovers all over the world have been waiting for!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #245567 in Books
• Published on: 2005-10-30
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 464 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780962191039
• Condition: USED - VERY GOOD
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Review
A welcome addition to the world of stones, offering an opportunity to sharpen skills and renew interest in crystal-healing. -- JaneAnn Dow, author of Crystal Journey: Travel Guide for the New Shaman

A welcome addition to the world of stones, offering an opportunity to sharpen skills and renew interest in crystal-healing. --JaneAnn Dow, author of Crystal Journey: Travel Guide for the New Shaman

I'm excited! With photographs, metaphysical properties, folklore, key words and affirmations, this is filled with information and with beauty! -- Melody, author of Love Is in the Earth

I'm excited! With photographs, metaphysical properties, folklore, key words and affirmations, this is filled with information and with beauty! --Melody, author of Love Is in the Earth

If you own only one reference book on stones and crystals, make sure that this gem is this one. -- Dr. Eric Pearl, author of the international bestseller The Reconnection: Heal Others, Heal Yourself

If you own only one reference book on stones and crystals, make sure that this gem is this one. --Dr. Eric Pearl, author of the international bestseller The Reconnection: Heal Others, Heal Yourself

Review
“The Book of Stones is filled with information and with beauty!”
—Melody, author of Love Is in the Earth

“Each description is an intimate conversation between the Wisdom of the Stones and the deep soul Wisdom of thee two authors.”
—Robert Sardello, PhD, author of Love and the World and Silence

“This beautiful and unusual work opened a new and unknown world to me, right under my feet—a realm of qualities and possibilities of which I had known nothing and for which I am the richer.”
—Joseph Chilton Pearce, author of The Crack in the Cosmic Egg, The Biology of Transcendence, and The Death of Religion and the Rebirth of the Spirit

“The Book of Stones has elevated the spiritual knowledge of crystals into a higher form. The classification of each stone is impeccable, along with wonderful photos—creating an intimate connection with a wide variety of minerals. This book offers us all an opportunity to sharpen our skills and renew our interest in the crystal healing world.”
—JaneAnn Dow, author of Crystal Journey: Travel Guide for the New Shaman

“Quite easily the most comprehensively written and beautifully photographed book on the subject that I’ve come across. If you own only one reference book on stones and crystals, make sure that this gem is the one.”
—Dr. Eric Pearl, author or the international bestseller The Reconnection: Heal Others, Heal Yourself

“The Book of Stones takes the reader on a fascinating journey. The writing is clear, thoughtful, and easily understood, and the inclusion of scientific data, history, and folklore helps make the book a valuable resource for all those interested in the mineral kingdom.”
—Thom Hartmann, author of The Prophet’s Way and The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight

"The Book of of Stones: Who They Are and What They Teach by Robert Simmons and Naisha Ahsian explains the physical and metaphysical properties of crystals, minerals and gemstones."
—Publishers Weekly

About the Author
Robert Simmons has been writing and teaching about the metaphysical properties of stones for over twenty years. He is the author of the award-winning visionary novel Earthfire and co-author of Moldavite: Starborn Stone of Transformation. Naisha Ahsian is an author, healer and teacher who has worked with people worldwide through her workshops, phone consultations and private healing practice. She is the author of The Crystal Ally Cards: The Crystal Path to Self Knowledge.