by C. J. Cleal & B. A. Thomas. 1994. 222 pp., 29 plates. [ISBN 0 901702 53 6].

Richly illustrated, and with useful identification keys, this guide should enable determination of most of the commonly encountered plant fossils from the Coal Measures. Aspects of palaeoecology, taphonomy and biostratigraphy are also covered and a helpful glossary defines the technical terms used.