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Owning the Stone-Chance Protection Agency has its perks. It's a profitable company that allows Ramsey and Keilah Stone to enjoy the finer things in life; however, it has also added an element of danger to their otherwise normal lifestyle.
When Keilah was a field agent, she was an excellent marksman, known for being fearless when it came to protecting her clients. Now that she has a baby daughter, she's lost that competitive edge and longs for a slower...
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This classic study begins with a general analysis of precious stones followed by descriptions of their cutting and mounting and the ways in which their value and authenticity are assessed. The remainder of this volume focuses on the diamond: its characteristics; its natural occurrences and artificial production; and its use in jewelry. 52 figures.
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This early work on gemmology is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains a comprehensive account of the varieties of precious and semi-precious stones and their characteristics. This is a fascinating work and highly recommended for anyone interested in the subject of gemmology. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works...
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Our tone of voice is an essential part of our speech. But seldom do we delve into how it is used, or how to tame it. Have you caused people to think the worst of you because of your tone of voice? This book helps you avoid sweeping this problem under the rug any longer. It brings to light how our tone of voice affects our communication and influences our relationship with the person we love. On its pages, you will find practical suggestions on how...
7) Gemstones
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128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 13 cm.
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Photographs and text describe a wide variety of precious stones.
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What constitutes a precious stone is the question, which at the onset, rises in the mind, and this question, simple as it seems, is one by no means easy to answer, since what may be considered precious at one time, may cease to be so at another. There are, however, certain minerals, which possess distinctive features in their qualities of hardness, colour, transparency, refractability or double refractability to light-beams, which qualities place...
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369 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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"Gems and Gemstones features nearly 300 color images of the cut gems, precious and semiprecious stones, gem-quality mineral specimens, and fine jewelry that are all part of the new Grainger Hall of Gems at The Field Museum. The book and exhibition explore the relationship between finished gems and their natural origin: while beautiful as faceted and polished pieces of jewelry, gems are often just as lovely - or even more so - as gemstones in their...
12) Blue iguana
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1 videodisc (100 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Small time crooks Eddie and Paul are in over their heads when a cute London lawyer hires them to steal a rare jewel. Meanwhile, a mullet-haired gangster wants the gem for himself. Bullets and sparks fly in this pond-hopping comedic caper.
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The glory of God is no longer a mystical spiritual phenomenon because in this end time season. God is causing His glory to manifest visibly through gold dust and other precious stones in such a way that everybody can see it in the same manner in which the Israelites saw a pillar of fire by night and a pillar of cloud by day. Such an enthralling spectacle is intensifying in these end times as we are adjourning quickly towards the second coming of the...
15) Mother of Pearl
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Lured to a mystical land, Valeri must learn to harness a power deep within her.Orphaned at a young age, sisters Valeri and Amelia shouldered the household responsibilities in their small village of Noor. Valeri was the hunter; Amelia the gatherer. While fishing one day, Valeri follows her instinct into the depths of the ocean despite a raging storm. She discovers the Mother of Pearl shell - which unbeknownst to her, unlocks the secrets of her ancestral...
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One minute he's living the magical life he was supposed to - and the next, going on a mission to a human land. When the warrior, Avieles, is asked to bring humans to the land of the witches, he can't resist the challenge. He assembles a team of eleven witches, each with unique birthstones and abilities to assist him. He arrives and discovers that humans aren't as helpless as he believed, and most of all, they don't want to be saved. Faced with convincing...
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Valerie is living her happily ever after, while Amelia is trapped in a nightmare. Amelia loves love. She assumes her choice of a partner would last a lifetime. Desperate to hide any signs of weakness from her mate, Amelia lies her way through, clinging onto the hope that he'll someday love her. All the while keeping secrets that could destroy their fragile bond. As the chills of a mountain castle haunt her, she chases the never-ending well of her...
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1874. Growing up in extreme poverty in London, Pearl thinks life can get no worse. But when her parents decide to send her and her younger sister Eliza to the workhouse, they are forced into a new life of hardship and struggle. Pearl's hopes are raised when the workhouse offers the sisters a new life in Canada, and they board an orphan ship transporting unwanted children across the seas. But will Canada really be the happy new start the sisters hope...
20) Groovy gems
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32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), map ; 21 cm.
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"Groovy Gems" introduces readers to what gems are and how they form, including mineral gems and organic gems. Chapters discuss crystal systems, imitation and synthetic gems, cultured pearls, how gems are used, and their importance throughout history. Sidebars introduce birthstones, precious metals, and conflict diamonds, while a colorful world map indicates where gems are found.
Introduces gems, including where they are found, how they are formed,...
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