books about: gems     books:       Secrets of the Gem Trade: The Connoisseur's Guide to Precious Gemstones24 reviews Richard W. Wise Brunswick House Press, 2003 THE best and most thorough introductory book on gems. Richard Wise has written an introductory book to gemstones, the gem industry, and the purchase of gems which is completely original, insightful, and valuable. I have been collecting gems and minerals for over forty years, and this is the first time I have read a CLEAR discussion of the difference between hue, saturation and tone. Wise's coining of the term 'crystal' is brilliant; it describes ...             Pure Sea Glass: Discovering Nature's Vanishing Gems51 reviews Richard LaMotte, Sally Lamotte Crane Chesapeake Seaglass Pub., 2004 Sea Glass celebration What a supurb book! Terrific illustrations and interesting. A must read for any beach comber.             Seven Secrets of Great Entrepreneurial Masters : The GEM Power Formula For Lifelong Success23 reviews McGraw Hill Text, 2006 Not Just For Business Owners This is a great read for anyone, not just business owners or entrepreneurs. A quick, concise guide to identify and document your strengths AND weaknesses and help you construct a realistic and achievable plan to get you where you want to be. I could definitely relate to the real life predicaments Mr. Fishman writes about and how these issues were resolved. You will find that many of these ...             Sparkling Gems From the Greek: 365 Greek Word Studies for Every Day of the Year To Sharpen Your Understanding ...96 reviews Rick Renner Teach All Nations Sparkling gems If you are really serious about a deeper understanding of the Lord, Sparkling Gems is for you. It is an indept devotional that makes you think about your commitment to God and His word. Sparkling Gems From The Greek: 365 Greek Word Studies For Every Day Of The Year To Sharpen Your Understanding Of God's Word             Gems of the Necklace: Images of the Cleveland Metropolitan Parks23 reviews Gary A. Marmolya Photographs Elite, 1993 A MOST UNUSUAL COLLECTION OF NATURE PHOTOS GEMS OF THE NECKLACE IS A MOST UNUSUAL BOOK-FIRST OF ALL I LOVE HOW GARY MARMOLYA CAPTURED A BEAUTIFUL PICTURE OF EACH SEASON FOR EACH OF THE RESERVATIONS IN THE PARK SYSTEM. THEN THE BEST PART IS AT THE BACK OF THE BOOK WHERE HE EXPLAINS WHY HE TOOK THAT PARTICULAR PICTURE AND WHAT HE WAS FEELING AT THE TIME. SO THEN, WHEN YOU GO BACK TO LOOK AT THE PICTURE AGAIN,YOU VIEW IT WITH MORE MEANING ...             Gemstones of the World24 reviews Walter Schumann NAG Press, 2001 Gemstones of the World A great travel guide for those buying/looking at gemstones, lots of visual id's...well worth price.             Straight16 reviews Dick Francis Pan Books, 1990 Diamonds are . . . Greville and Clarissa had concealed their love affair for three years. Greville was a middleman, who had traveled the world to search out reliable sources of semiprecious gemstones. The successful London company he founded would have the stones cut in Antwerp, Tel Aviv, New York, or elsewhere, then distribute the gems in quantity to creative designers and producers of fashionable jewelry. ...             Collins Gem Sas Survival Guide16 reviews John Wiseman HarperCollins Publishers, 1996 Excellent book!! One of my friends bought the big version that had a little more information in it. I read it and when I saw that you could buy a pocket version I was thrilled! Wisemen gives an informative description of everything you need to survive almost anywhere. I'm confident that if I were in a survival situation I would be able to survive.             The French Blue18 reviews Brunswick House Press, 2009 Great adaption of the 17th century gem trader and traveller Bought this book as part of research for my own writing project, but found it an enjoyable read of its own - both with regard to historical facts and the author's fictional parts. Wise points out which characters and events that are historical and which are not, which is an honesty not observed by many semi-historical authors. His gemmological background is evident, and gives the reader an easy ...             Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon [Modern Gem]68 reviews Patty Lovell Putnam Juvenile, 2006 Review from Books That Heal Kids A+ Yep, you heard me. This book gets an A+ from the students and me (Elementary school counselor). Molly Lou Melon is a "hot mess." I say that with such love and adoration. There are certain books I depend upon to help me teach the concept of self-esteem. This one is a winner. I see kids being bullied, put-down, and made fun of (I know, sad) at school. Most of them are not "built" to take this ...             DK Handbooks: Gemstones13 reviews Cally Hall DK ADULT, 1994 A brilliant articles on diffrent sort of gemstones. A must f I WOULD LIKE TO THANK CALLY HALL PERSONALY FOR SUCH A EXCELLENT WORK ON GEMSTONES. THE WORK CANNOT BE DESCRIBED IN WORDS. I AM A JEWELLER AS WELL AS GEMOLOGIST, GOT QUIET IMPRESSED WITH SUCH PIECE OF ART.             Euler's Gem: The Polyhedron Formula and the Birth of Topology11 reviews David S. Richeson Princeton University Press, 2008 A gem of mathematical results produced by one of the masters of mathematics The title of the book is derived from the formula V - E + F = 2 that holds for any polyhedron. V is the number of vertices, E the number of edges and F the number of faces. First demonstrated by Euler, the proof of this result is surprisingly simple. As is the case with most such formulas and their proofs, there is at least one near miss in the history of mathematics. Descartes was close; in ...             How to Catch a Star [Modern Gem]13 reviews Oliver Jeffers Philomel, 2006 My son's favorite book My 3 year old son absolutely loves this book. He relates so much to what the boy goes through. Having a rocketship that doesn't work too well. Trying to find a seagull that will help fly him up. Finding a tall tree to climb up. He has the entire story memorized and when we read it, we really do read it together. The illustrations are very well done. The shadows move under the trees as ...             Graeco-Egyptian Magick14 reviews Tony Mierzwicki Megalithica Books, 2006 Not Just For Reconstructionists Before I start, I should point out that Tony and I are in many ways the exact opposite of each other... Tony is a reconstructionist, and I most definitely am not. As a result, we do things very differently, and I just wanted to make that perfectly clear up front. This book takes the Graeco-Egyptian Papyrae as its source material, and Tony uses them to great effect, along with other ...             The Pearl Book, 3rd Edition: The Definitive Buying Guide: How to Select, Buy Care for & Enjoy Pearls13 reviews Antoinette L. Matlins Gemstone Press, 2002 Lustrous advice This book will cover--trust me--every question you've every had about pearls. What makes for a very valuable pearl? What artificial enhancements can be used to add value to pearls. How to treat your pearl. For example, did you know that vinegar can injure pearls? And that you should always put on hairsprays, perfumes, and cosmetics BEFORE you put on your pearls? "Ammonia can also ...             Gems of Wisdom Heart of Gold12 reviews Javed Mohammed Pyramid Connections, 2000 It opened my eyes about all matters Islam It opened my eyes about all matters Islam and also validated something that I have always suspected -- there are very many similarities between faiths that on the surface appear to be vastly different. I particularly enjoyed the perspective on Silicon Valley, the Art of Marriage Part II, the wedding speech, and the After Word. Chiara DiGeronimo             How to Self-Publish & Market Your Own Book: A Simple Guide for Aspiring Writers12 reviews Mack E. Smith, Sara Freeman Smith U R Gems Group, 1998 My Pick for Aspiring Writers If you have no idea where to begin after your book is published, then this is a simple guide to use. Contains information on publicity, online marketing, book signings, conducting your own seminars, appearing as an expert even if you aren't.             The Wolf Who Cried Boy [Modern Gem]12 reviews Bob Hartman Putnam Juvenile, 2006 A moral tale This twist on the fable, The Boy who Cried Wolf, is great fun to share with kids. The young wolf does not appreciate his mom's cooking. He is tired of sloppy does, three-pig-salad and lamburgers. He really wants some "boy" for dinner but his dad tells him they are hard to find in the woods these days. Over the next two days, little wolf cries "Boy!" in an attempt to get his parents to comb the ...             Rubies and Rickshaws: Precious gems, precious love11 reviews Vatsala Virdee AuthorHouse, 2005 Rubies & Rickshaws I loved the very vivid descriptions of India and the Himalayas! One could almost hear waterfalls, and catch strains of music and the fragrance of exotic flowers while reading! It was a fascinating escape into a beautiful and dangerous world!             Too Many Frogs! [Modern Gem]15 reviews Sandy Asher Philomel, 2006 Too cute! I purchased "Too Many Frogs" for my 3-year-old nephew/Godson after a friend told me how much her 5-year-old son loved the book. The concept is terrific for kids that have large extended families and many events with family and friends. It demonstrates the benefits of having people that care about you around, even if those people may get on your nerves from time to time. 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