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Raden, Aja

Summary: An account of how eight jewels shaped the course of history shares insights into the role of precious gemstones in triggering cultural movements, political dynasties, and wars, while exploring how jewels reflect darker aspects of human nature.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2015

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.59 RAD

Raden, Aja

Summary: "Decoding how we behave, Aja Raden's The Truth About Lies illuminates situations where we are better off lying-to ourselves and at times to others-and why it can be a healthy psychological mechanism. Fibbing, prevaricating, stretching the truth, white lies, of omission, of commission. Lying is so pervasive that we have countless words for it. But have you ever considered why you believed a lie...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2021

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 177 RAD

Summary: Whether you're interested in fine jewelry or mineralogy, this book provides in-depth information about all the major gem types. The text reveals the riches of the Earth from raw minerals to jewelry pieces. It also explains the science, history, and mythology that surround the gems.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2016

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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 553.8 GEM

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