Hall, Cally.
Contents: How this book works -- What are gemstones? -- How gemstones are found -- Where gemstones are found -- Physical properties -- Crystal shapes -- Optical properties -- Natural inclusions -- Faceting -- Polishing, carving, and engraving -- Gems through the ages -- History and folklore -- Synthetic gemstones -- Imitation and enhancement -- Color key -- Precious metals -- Cut stones -- Organics.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley 2002
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper & Row 1967
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Summary: Verdi's opera tells the tragic tale of Violetta, who is dying of consumption and leaves her beloved Alfredo at the request of his father, only to be reunited with him shortly before her death.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Arthaus Musik 2008
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Publisher / Publication Date: Masters Press 1997
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Summary: Public speaking coach and bestselling author Gallo has broken down hundreds of TED talks and interviewed the most popular TED (technology, entertainment, design) presenters as well as the top researchers in the fields of psychology, communications, and neuroscience to get their cutting-edge insights and to reveal the nine secrets of all successful TED presentations.
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2015
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Summary: The perfect book for every decision-maker who's ready to move beyond soft platitudes about social media 'conversations, ' and achieve results: measurable improvements in sales, profitability, efficiency, and brand value. Takes a relentlessly practical business value of social marketing, focusing on business drivers and effective metrics.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Que 2012
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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Summary: "An inspirational and heartrending memoir about Ben Breedlove, whose videos about his near-death experiences and visions of heaven went viral in 2012, written by his sister Ally Breedlove. On Christmas Day 2011, Ben Breedlove's soul went to heaven. But it wasn't his first time there. Ben suffered from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a heart condition that posed a constant risk of sudden...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Group USA 2013
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Summary: Mealtime can be simple and sustainable with these fresh, fast, and flavorful plant-based recipes. Quick, easy, delicious, and balanced--all in 30 minutes or less. Includes shopping shortcuts and time-saving techniques, as well as the healthy basics of the plant-based diet.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2021
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Publisher / Publication Date: 1997
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Summary: Have you always wanted to write a book, but don't know where to start? Or maybe you're really great at writing the first few chapters . . . but you never quite make it to the end? Or do you finally have a finished manuscript, but you're not sure what to do next? Fear not -- if you have writing-related questions, this book has answers! Whether you're writing for fun or to build a career,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2019
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Summary: Ally was at a breaking point when she woke up in a psych ward at the age of eighteen. She couldn't put a sentence together, let alone take a shower, eat a meal, or pick up a phone. What had gone wrong? In recent years, she had produced a feature film, a popular reality show for a major network, and had acted in an off-Broadway play. But now, Ally was pushed to a psychotic break after struggling...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Center Street 2016
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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Summary: Cryptozoology is the study of mysterious creatures that fall between the realm of real and imaginary on the scientific spectrum. The Cryptid Creature Field Guide offers a closer look at fifty of these amazing creatures, examining the best possible evidence for each, including scientific papers, magazine and newspaper articles, and credible eyewitness accounts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Bigfoot, an imprint of Sasquatch Books 2019
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Summary: "Have you ever wondered what life was like for individuals and families living through the Civil War? Learn about what their days consisted of, what they ate and wore, and more!"--Publisher's website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2015
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Summary: "The communication and leadership secrets of Jeff Bezos and how to master them, from the bestselling author of Talk Like Ted. Jeff Bezos is a dreamer who turned a bold idea into the world's most influential company, a brand that likely touches your life every day. As a student of leadership and communication, he learned to elevate the way Amazonians write, collaborate, innovate, pitch, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2022
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thompson Learning 1993
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Summary: Tiny Broadwick, a teeny, uneducated mill girl, had big dreams of soaring above the earth, out of poverty, and above expectations. She became the first woman to parachute from an airplane, and her idea for the rip cord paved the way for pilots to safely escape in-flight emergencies. This thrilling biography shows how Tiny's determination, courage, adventurousness, and joy lifted her up to stand...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Bee Books 2023
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Summary: A short biography of Barack Obama, the first African-American president-elect.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap 2009
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Contents: Preparing for war : The soldier with the pen : Peter Brown -- The oath : Francis Salvador -- "Yours, Portia" : Abigail Adams -- The decision : George Washington -- Tarnation Sybil! : Sybil Ludington -- A question of justice : Grace Growden Galloway -- The spy : James Armistead -- The recruit : Robert Shurtliff.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins 2003
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J973.3 RAPSummary: This is a collection of inspiring stories and practical advice from America's most respected journalists. The country's most prominent journalists and nonfiction authors gather each year at Harvard's Nieman Conference on Narrative Journalism. This work presents their best advice, covering everything from finding a good topic, to structuring narrative stories, to writing and selling your first...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Plume 2007
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Summary: "At 38 years old, Hilnama, an erotic manga artist, is diagnosed with colon cancer. Never one to lose hope or give up, she begins treatment despite the terminal diagnosis. But when going through such a grueling process, it can be difficult to keep a positive outlook. When faced with the struggles and trials of life, Hilnama turns to what she knows: writing and creating manga! This poignant and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Seven Seas Entertainment 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 HILNAMA HILSummary: When a lightning bolt strikes a top secret experimental military robot, it comes to life and escapes to the home of a woman who tries to keep it from being "repaired" by its computer-genius creator.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Image Entertainment Inc. 2000
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Summary: "This is an illustrated children's anthology of noteworthy Asian Americans: 20 groundbreaking men and women from diverse backgrounds and vocations"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020