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Desire Wears Diamonds
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Author : Renee Bernard
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2013
Desire Wears Diamonds written by Renee Bernard and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with England categories.
The shy soldier and self-appointed guardian of the Jaded, Michael Rutherford, is faced with the ultimate test of his loyalty and honor when he meets the woman who is at once his perfect match and the worst choice he could ever make. The final battle with the Jaded's greatest enemy will force him to choose between the brotherhood he has vowed to protect and shielding the innocent lady he comes to love. For Michael, it is a dance with the devil for a chance to taste the kisses of an angel. Grace Porter is no ordinary wallflower or shy spinster hiding in the shadows of her brother's London home. She is a quiet rebel with secrets of her own and a woman who dreams of an independent life, free to pursue her dreams as a writer. Her imagination holds the key to her survival, but it fuels her retreat from the colorless world around her. Until Michael Rutherford's arrival upturns her every fantasy and threatens her sanctuary with his lies. His embrace is intoxicating to her senses but Grace isn't the kind of woman to lose her head--or her heart. It's a knuckle-biting race to the finish for fans of the Jaded as fan favorite, Michael Rutherford, discovers the identity of the Jackal and Michael learns that sometimes the price to pay for justice is the sacrifice of hope and happiness. He will risk everything as the Jaded call him out as a traitor and nothing is what it seems.
Stoned
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Author : Aja Raden
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date : 2015-12-01
Stoned written by Aja Raden and has been published by HarperCollins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-01 with Art categories.
As entertaining as it is incisive, Stoned is a raucous journey through the history of human desire for what is rare, and therefore precious. What makes a stone a jewel? What makes a jewel priceless? And why do we covet beautiful things? In this brilliant account of how eight jewels shaped the course of history, jeweler and scientist Aja Raden tells an original and often startling story about our unshakeable addiction to beauty and the darker side of human desire. What moves the world is what moves each of us: desire. Jewelry—which has long served as a stand-in for wealth and power, glamor and success—has birthed cultural movements, launched political dynasties, and started wars. Masterfully weaving together pop science and history, Stoned breaks history into three categories—Want, Take, and Have—and explains what the diamond on your finger has to do with the GI Bill, why green-tinted jewelry has been exalted by so many cultures, why the glass beads that bought Manhattan for the Dutch were initially considered a fair trade, and how the French Revolution started over a coveted necklace. Studded with lively personalities and fascinating details, Stoned tells the remarkable story of our abiding desire for the rare and extraordinary.
The Nature Of Diamonds
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Author : George E. Harlow
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1998
The Nature Of Diamonds written by George E. Harlow and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Nature categories.
The paragon of physical perfection and a sparkling example of Earth's forces at work, the diamond has fascinated all realms of society, from Russian tsars and Hollywood stars to scientists and brides-to-be. The Nature of Diamonds is an authoritative and richly illustrated look at nature's most coveted gem. Leading geologists, gemologists, physicists, and cultural observers cover every facet of the stone, from its formation in the depths of the Earth and its explosive ascent to the surface, to its economic, regal, social, and technological roles. The book takes the reader to cutting-edge research on the frontiers of diamond exploration and exploitation, from Arctic wastes to laboratories that create industrial diamonds for cutting tools that slice through rock. Charting the history of mining from its origins in India and Brazil, the book follows the diamond rush in South Africa to today's high-tech enterprises. It provides a glimpse into the economics of the diamond trade, and an overview of diamond cutting, from the rough uncut stones in early Indian and Roman jewelry to the multifaceted stones we see today. The cultural history of the diamond as both a revered and a social symbol is explored, from its early history as the exclusive property of royalty to today's brilliant-laden jewelry as an emblem of wealth and status. The engaging text is complemented by more than 200 lavish illustrations which span fine art, earth science, and cultural studies and capture the brilliance and beauty of this extraordinary gem.
The Heartless Stone
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Author : Tom Zoellner
language : en
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Release Date : 2007-04-01
The Heartless Stone written by Tom Zoellner and has been published by St. Martin's Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-04-01 with Business & Economics categories.
In 2000, Tom Zoellner purchased a diamond engagement ring and proposed. His girlfriend said, "yes" and then, suddenly, walked out of his life making Tom the owner of a used engagement ring. Instead of hitting the self-help shelves of his local bookstore, he hit the road travelling to diamond mines in Africa, Canada, India, Brazil and Russia to discover the true worth of this shining gem. He travelled to Japan to understand how diamonds were linked with engagements and delved into the history of our own American romance with the diamond ring. He gained entry to DeBeers, the London diamond merchants. He visited shopping mall jewellers with starry-eyed couples. Through all of his travels, he searched for an answer to the question "How has one stone created empires, ruined lives, inspired lust and emptied wallets throughout history?" A diamond version of Susan Orleans's The Orchid Thief, Tom Zoellner's The Heartless Stone is a journey to the cold heart of the world's most unyielding gem.
Miss Shafto
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Author : William Edward Norris
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1890
Miss Shafto written by William Edward Norris and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1890 with English fiction categories.
The Billionaire S Generosity
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Author : April Murdock
language : en
Publisher: Sweet River Publishing
Release Date : 2022-01-13
The Billionaire S Generosity written by April Murdock and has been published by Sweet River Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-13 with Fiction categories.
Gabrielle Evans needs a higher paying job. Zachary Lewis doesn't really need anything. He already has it all. When Gabrielle gets a chance to break back into the modeling scene, she's beside herself. The new job and money will change her life. And boy does she need a change. Her new boss is rude and she dislikes him as soon as he sneers at her for no reason. She can't ignore that he's drop dead gorgeous - far and away the only man to ever melt her insides with a single glance. Even that annoys her about him. Zachary runs his top notch jewelry company with creativity and efficiency. His company and his friends are his life. He has no desire for a relationship and he has plenty of roadblocks in place to keep himself unentangled. When he meets Gabrielle, he assumes she's just like the other models he's met or dated - empty-headed, self-centered, and only interested in what they can get. This sweet enemies to lovers romance may never be a romance at all since Gabrielle and Zach just might have realized too late that their assumptions about each other are all wrong. When the truth finally emerges, life will never be the same for either of them. Is there too much hurt and anger for them to sort through or will one of them be the hero to heal past hurts?
The Red Box
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Author : Rex Stout
language : en
Publisher: Crimeline
Release Date : 2011-07-20
The Red Box written by Rex Stout and has been published by Crimeline this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-07-20 with Fiction categories.
A lovely woman is dead, and the fortunes of overextended theatrical producer Llewellyn Frost depend on solving the mystery of the red box: two pounds of candied fruits, nuts and creams, covered with chocolate—and laced with potassium cyanide. When Nero Wolfe’s suspicion falls on Frost’s kissing cousin, Frost wants the detective to kill the sickly sweet case—before it kills him. Introduction by Carolyn G. Hart “It is always a treat to read a Nero Wolfe mystery. The man has entered our folklore.”—The New York Times Book Review A grand master of the form, Rex Stout is one of America’s greatest mystery writers, and his literary creation Nero Wolfe is one of the greatest fictional detectives of all time. Together, Stout and Wolfe have entertained—and puzzled—millions of mystery fans around the world. Now, with his perambulatory man-about-town, Archie Goodwin, the arrogant, gourmandizing, sedentary sleuth is back in the original seventy-three cases of crime and detection written by the inimitable master himself, Rex Stout.
Memory Mobility And Material Culture
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Author : Chiara Giuliani
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2022-11-18
Memory Mobility And Material Culture written by Chiara Giuliani and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11-18 with History categories.
With a focus on the object and where it is situated, in time (memory) and space (mobility), Memory, Mobility, and Material Culture embodies a multidisciplinary and cross-disciplinary approach. The chapters track the movement of the objects and their owner(s), within and between continents, countries, cities, and families. Objects have always been considered with an eye to their worth – economic, aesthetic, and/or functional. If that worth is diminished, their meaning and value disappear, they are just things. Yet things can still fulfil functions in our daily lives; they hold symbolic potential, from personal memory triggers, to focal points of public ritual and religion; from collectors’ obsession, to symbols of loss, displacement, and violence. By bringing into dialogue the work of specialists in ethnology, art history, architecture, and design; literature, languages, cultures, and heritage studies, this volume considers how displaced memory – the memory of refugees, migrants, and their descendants; of those who have moved from the countryside to the city; of those who have faced personal upheaval and profound social change; those who have been forced into exile or experienced major personal or collective loss – can become embodied in material culture. This book is important reading to those interested in cultural and social history and cultural studies.
The Jewelers Circular
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1930
The Jewelers Circular written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1930 with Clocks and watches categories.
Diamonds And Desire
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Author : Constance Laux
language : en
Publisher: Signet Book
Release Date : 2000
Diamonds And Desire written by Constance Laux and has been published by Signet Book this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Fiction categories.
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