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Author: Herbert P. Whitlock Publisher: Courier Dover Publications ISBN: 9780486299389 Category : Antiques & Collectibles Languages : en Pages : 0
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Describes the use of gems in ancient times; the art of lapidary; gem cutting; famous diamonds and other precious stones; quartz and opaque gems; ornamental stones, semiprecious minerals, unusual gemstones; and organic products such as pearls and amber.
Author: Herbert P. Whitlock Publisher: Courier Dover Publications ISBN: 9780486299389 Category : Antiques & Collectibles Languages : en Pages : 0
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Describes the use of gems in ancient times; the art of lapidary; gem cutting; famous diamonds and other precious stones; quartz and opaque gems; ornamental stones, semiprecious minerals, unusual gemstones; and organic products such as pearls and amber.
Author: Anne Renaud Publisher: ISBN: 9781927735657 Category : Generosity Languages : en Pages : 24
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"The moments Emma shares with Grandpa Phil are always filled with beautiful discoveries. That is because her grandfather knows so much.. He even knows how to change simple stones into precious gems...."--
Author: DK Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0744084873 Category : Antiques & Collectibles Languages : en Pages : 442
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Prepare to be dazzled by this shining and sumptuous visual guide to the world's greatest treasures. Feast your eyes on glittering gemstones, kaleidoscopic minerals, and famous trinkets in this comprehensive exploration of Earth's finest jewels. Following a foreword from Aja Raden, hundreds of pages take a lavish look at precious stones, precious metals, and organic gems in all their natural wonder. From agate to zoisite, everything under the Sun is encapsulated in spectacular photography and accessible text. Trace the history of gemmology and get the inside story on our planet's most famous and fabulous gems, including the mysterious Hope Diamond, the stunning Koh-i-Noor of the Crown Jewels, and exquisite Fabergé eggs. Find out their physical properties, check the price tags, and discover the most remarkable record-breakers. This exceptionally extravagant book is a picture-packed, fact-filled celebration guaranteed to bring sparkle to your life and your library.
Author: Stephanie Espy Publisher: ISBN: 9780997533705 Category : Languages : en Pages : 232
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Tired of seeing the same careers foisted upon women in TV, movies and magazines? Chemical engineer Stephanie Espy, a graduate of MIT, UC Berkeley and Emory University, tells the stories of 44 inspiring women in STEM to show girls and young women around the world a new set of women heroes to look up to.The statistics for women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers are just plain sad. In recent years, fewer than 20% of college graduates in engineering and computer science were women. While stereotypes pervade about women in these fields, the truth is that most girls have never even heard of these careers and are not aware of the wide range of options that exist.In STEM Gems, you and your daughter, niece, neighbor, friend or student will discover: The stories of 44 inspiring women in diverse STEM fields and how they made it; The challenges these incredible women faced in pursuit of their dreams; The tremendous accomplishments these Gems have achieved in their respective STEM fields; Advice on how to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers; Actionable steps girls and young women can take right now to set themselves up for success; What girls and young women can expect in a promising STEM career, and much, much more!Through the powerful stories of the STEM Gems in this book, girls and young women will have their pick of current role models of various ages, ethnicities and job types. And through the eight chapters that outline actionable steps, girls and young women will learn what they can do right now, today, to set themselves up for success and to create their own unique paths. STEM Gems is relatable, encouraging and inspiring, demonstrating the limitless possibilities for the next generation of women.
Author: Chelsea Lee Smith Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781519133120 Category : Virtues Languages : en Pages : 0
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"As he does every Saturday afternoon, Mason is digging next to the old swing when he finds a handful of items for his treasure collection... Mason's greatest gems is a story about finding hidden gems inside yourself, with an introduction to the concept of virtues for children."--Back cover.
Author: Jeffrey Edward Post Publisher: Abrams ISBN: 1683359402 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 376
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The scandals, mysteries, and human stories behind the world’s greatest gems are brought to life by the curator of the Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection Dr. Jeffrey E. Post, curator of the National Gem Collection for more than 25 years, separates fact from fiction in an all-new and original book, revealing fresh information and regaling the reader with anecdotes and tales of some of the world’s greatest and most famous gemstones. Dr. Post is the author of the now out-of-print book The National Gem Collection (Abrams, 1997), which has sold more than 50,000 copies. In this brand-new book, he tells the stories of the Smithsonian’s most famous gems, including the Hope Diamond, Star of Asia Sapphire, Carmen Lucia Ruby, Hooker Emerald, and Blue Heart Diamond—and also presents the tales, details, and fascinating facts surrounding rarely displayed gems from the Smithsonian vault and additions made to the collection since 1997. Not only a resource for learning about rare and beautiful gems, the book also presents the stories of the people who once owned or were associated with these jewels—from ordinary people to kings, emperors, maharajas, celebrities, and captains of industry.
Author: Gary W. Bowersox Publisher: GeoVision, Inc. ISBN: 9780974732312 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 544
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This is the story of one man's endeavor to discover precious gems and to lead a life filled with loyal friends and extraordinary adventures. He finds it all in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan but not without risking his life. In this book Gary W. Bowersox spins his tales of thirty two years of discovery both introspective and worldwide. Along the way he encounters danger and intrigue as he builds lasting friendships. He has traded gems and stories with Afghan miners, ethnic peoples, freedom fighters, government officials, scientist, and on a few occasions, international spies.
Author: Jasper Cooper Publisher: SilverWell Publishing ISBN: 9780955165306 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 324
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"Life in the peaceful Kingdom of Gems is shattered when a mysterious stranger enters the kingdom at night. He has an evil desire to use his powers to conquer the kingdom, and he schemes to steal the magical Candara Gems. He is utterly ruthless and casts a devastating spell. But he meets unexpected resistance in the form of two brave children, Princess Amalek and Prince Seph. They are determined to thwart the dark wizard's plan"--Page 4 of cover
Author: Herbert P. Whitlock
Author: Herbert P. Whitlock
Author: Anne Renaud
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Author: Stephanie Espy
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Author: Chelsea Lee Smith
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Author: Jasper Cooper