This survey of different fluorescent minerals found around the world is meant for collectors and general readers. It includes many color photos showing what they look like in daylight and under an ultraviolet lamp. Schneider aims to incorporate worldwide minerals while still emphasizing the importance of New Jersey's environment, which has more minerals than any other comparable place in the world. He provides information on specific types and how to find them, followed by a lengthy gallery of minerals in Franklin Mine, Sterling Mine, and the rest of New Jersey; different parts of the US; Canada; Mexico; and other countries. A value guide is included. Schneider is a writer, attorney, and fluorescent mineral collector, as well as a former professional photographer. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)