The Book of Stones, Revised Edition: Who They Are and What They Teach

“ 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 the 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 ROBERT SIMMONS is the cofounder of Heaven and Earth, a company offering more than 2,000 gem and jewelry items for self-healing and spiritual and emotional development. Together with his wife, Kathy Warner, he is the founder and sponsor of the Crystal Conference, an annual four-day teaching event in which the best-known crystal authors and teachers come together to offer intensive workshops to stone enthusiasts from all over the world. NAISHA AHSIAN is an author, teacher, and healer with an international practice. She is the creator of the Crystal Resonance Therapy and Primus Activation Healing Technique spiritual healing modalities. Director of the Crystalis Institute for Personal and Planetary Evolution, an educational organization offering training and certification for healers worldwide.