Contribution to other publication
Minerals in your life (2014)
Geological, seismic and soil survey contributed to the new publication of Eurogeosurveys; Gypsum is the mineral that represents the Emilia-Romagna region.
"Minerals in your life" has been produced by experts of Geological surveys of Europe, from 29 different european country. Each chose a mineral that is typical of their countries. Following Norman's adventures you can learn the amazing qualities and anecdotes of 30 minerals.
Geology at the table, cooking without borders (2012)
A book promoted by the Eurogeosurveys (the association of geological surveys of Europe). A book to offer you a little taste of geology through these wonderful recipes from all around Europe!
Introduction to the readers by Marco Komac (President of Eurogeosurveys in 2012)
"The book "Geology at the table-Cooking withour border" is a special one. It is geologically flavoured cook-book, the first in its kind in the word. I dare you to cherish the joy of variety of the European cuisine this book brings with your family and friends and to pass on the true meaning of the book - a unique pan-european friendship that thrives on the richness of our continent's diversity".
Emilia-Romagna geological survey , that participates in the association since 2005, has contributed to the book with the recipe on "Borgotaro boletus soupe", made with the IGP (Protected Geographic Indication) boletus , that grows in the woods of Parma province, covering the rocky slopes of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines.