Diamond's Edge
Diamond's Edge

Author: Kaylie Hunter

Publisher:

Published: 2018-04-08

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13: 9781986900119

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In this vigilante thriller from recognized author Kaylie Hunter, bartender and contraband courier Diamond Campbell wages war against a stalker threatening her life-and everyone she loves.Diamond Campbell is focused on making better choices-becoming a role model for her teenage brother and keeping her ass far from a prison cell. But when a neighboring bar owner finds himself about to be raided, she steps in, using her skills to evade the law to keep everyone out of handcuffs.Quickly sinking back into the life, Diamond must face off with a local crime boss, avoid an FBI agent from her past life, balance two dangerous and sexy-as-hell men in her life, and figure out who's watching her from the shadows.Teetering on the edge between the life she wanted and the life that refuses to release its hold on her, Diamond must decide what lines she's willing to cross to survive. Diamond's Edge is a standalone novel thick with violence, sex, adult-language, and questionable moral decision making.

Diamonds
Diamonds

Author: Antoinette Leonard Matlins

Publisher: Gemstone Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 0943763460

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Whether you are buying a diamond for an engagement ring, anniversary, to commemorate a special moment, or for personal pleasure, today it is more important than ever to understand what you are buying. There are new shapes and cuts, fancy colours, high-tech treatments, and sophisticated frauds. There are new ways to buy -- such as Internet auctions and TV shopping. Buyers need a source of expert guidance. Practical, comprehensive, and easy to understand, this book offers in depth all the information you need to buy sparkling diamonds with confidence, including: What is a diamond?; The factors affecting quality differences in diamonds; Diamond grading reports and how to interpret them; How to compare prices; How to spot differences in stones that may appear to be the same quality; How to protect yourself from misrepresentation; Questions to ask when buying any diamond; What to get in writing; How to get what you want within your budget; Important information about buying on the Internet and much more.

Quilting and Color Made Easy
Quilting and Color Made Easy

Author: Susan McKelvey

Publisher: Rodale

Published: 2002-07-05

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 9781579545543

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Theres always a challenge in quilting, and this book guarantees that quilters can rise to that challenge. Quilting and Color Made Easy provides all the basic techniques needed for cutting, piecing, and appliqu; includes shortcuts for sets, borders, and bindings; gives a straightforward explanation of the color wheel and how to use it specifically for quilting; and provides detailed charts for quilters to analyze and organize their fabric stash. Filled with beautiful photographs and written by two well-known professional quilters, this book appeals not only to the beginner but also to intermediate quilters who want to expand their basic knowledge.

Diamonds (4th Edition)
Diamonds (4th Edition)

Author: Antoinette Matlins, PG, FGA

Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

Published: 2016-03-29

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 0997014520

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Newly updated and expanded, Diamonds gives you all the information you need to buy, collect, sell—or simply enjoy—diamonds with confidence and knowledge. Whether you are buying a diamond for an engagement ring, anniversary, to commemorate a special moment or for personal pleasure, today it is more important than ever to understand what you are buying. There are new shapes and cuts, fancy colors, high-tech treatments and sophisticated frauds. There are new ways to buy—such as Internet auctions. Buyers need a source of expert guidance. Practical, comprehensive and easy to understand, this book offers in depth all the information you need to buy sparkling diamonds with confidence, including: What is a diamond? An in-depth look at factors affecting differences in quality and cost. Diamond grading reports—why all the information is important, and what it tells you. How to compare prices. How to spot differences in stones that may appear to be the same quality. How to protect yourself from misrepresentation. Questions to ask when buying any diamond. What to get in writing. How to get what you want within your budget. Important information about buying on the Internet ... and much more! Written by an “insider,” this easy-to-read guide is the “unofficial diamond bible” for anyone who wants to get the most for their money and enjoy what they have purchased.

QuiltEssential
QuiltEssential

Author: Erin Harris

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2013-08-01

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 1607057948

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Got a question about quilting? Whether you want to know how to choose colors for your quilt, how many squares or triangles you can cut from the fabric you have, how to mix and match quilt blocks, or the difference between French quilting and sashiko—you’ll find the answers in Erin Burke Harris’ quick-reference directory of contemporary fabrics, colors, designs, and quilting techniques. Includes helpful photos, charts, and tables help you make your own design choices; guides to quilt settings, piecing styles, color combinations, and fabrics; and bonus profiles of popular contemporary quilters and their quilting journeys.

Diamonds (3rd Edition)
Diamonds (3rd Edition)

Author: Antoinette Matlins, PG, FGA

Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

Published: 2011-03-01

Total Pages: 303

ISBN-13: 0943763835

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Newly updated and expanded, Diamonds gives you all the information you need to buy, collect, sell—or simply enjoy—diamonds with confidence and knowledge. Whether you are buying a diamond for an engagement ring, anniversary, to commemorate a special moment or for personal pleasure, today it is more important than ever to understand what you are buying. There are new shapes and cuts, fancy colors, high-tech treatments and sophisticated frauds. There are new ways to buy—such as Internet auctions. Buyers need a source of expert guidance. Practical, comprehensive and easy to understand, this book offers in depth all the information you need to buy sparkling diamonds with confidence, including: What is a diamond? An in-depth look at factors affecting differences in quality and cost. Diamond grading reports—why all the information is important, and what it tells you. How to compare prices. How to spot differences in stones that may appear to be the same quality. How to protect yourself from misrepresentation. Questions to ask when buying any diamond. What to get in writing. How to get what you want within your budget. Important information about buying on the Internet ... and much more! Written by an “insider,” this easy-to-read guide is the “unofficial diamond bible” for anyone who wants to get the most for their money and enjoy what they have purchased.

2020 Standard Catalog of World Coins 1901-2000
2020 Standard Catalog of World Coins 1901-2000

Author: Thomas Michael

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2019-07-09

Total Pages: 2417

ISBN-13: 1440248966

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Impressive in size, scope and detail unparalleled in the market, the 2020 Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, provides the most compelling and complete catalog to 20th Century coins in the world. You've come to rely on this mammoth reference for the most up-to-date pricing and coin detail, as well as the most complete and insightful review of available and collectable world coins. A worldwide network of 120 experts continues to uncover collector coin issues never before published. For the collector or researcher attempting to identify world coins, this is the perfect single source. Inside this one-of-a-kind catalog, you'll find: • One million accurate coin prices--empowering you to make informed buying or selling decisions. • MS65 and PR65 values for much of the catalog • Detailed coin information unmatched in the hobby, making identification a snap • 60,000+ images, making the catalog the most visual reference on the market • Globally accepted KM reference numbers key to identification What's more, coins struck in gold, platinum and silver are detailed with: • Total coin weight • Fineness • Actual precious metal weight

Respect the Spindle
Respect the Spindle

Author: Abby Franquemont

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-02-15

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 1620331969

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Enjoying a resurgence in popularity thanks to the current trend of DIY crafts, the hand spindle remains one of the most productive, versatile, and convenient tools for creating stunning fiber arts from home, as this beautifully illustrated guide from a veteran spinner and spindle aficionado demonstrates. With step-by-step instructions, this essential manual details the basic steps of spinning and then advances to the more complicated spinning wheel, showing how to use the spindle to make specific types of yarn, explaining traditional spindle spinning techniques, and detailing five simple projects designed to instill confidence in creating a variety of yarns with this simple tool. Combining fascinating historical narratives, traditions, and cultures from around the globe with vivid photography, this all-encompassing tour of the spindle also boasts easy-to-follow, contemporary techniques and styles that affirm the tool's enduring legacy.

Think by Design
Think by Design

Author: Stacy Neier Beran

Publisher: Business Expert Press

Published: 2024-11-14

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 1637427093

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Uncertainty has an upside. In Think by Design (TBD), you’ll practice a hands-on approach to combine design thinking and experiential learning in business education. Our world’s biggest challenges put pressure on everyone. These challenges require us to blend how we act with how we think. Through combined action and reflection, we learn to use what’s TBD as a problem-solving advantage. TBD’s methods and tools humanize problem-solving. Through four chapters, you’ll practice design thinking in an experiential learning challenge characterized by authentic uncertainty. The challenge includes eight design thinking experiences and four retrospectives. Each chapter features a playful posture, used to activate core values. Templates and checklists equip you to collaborate using digital whiteboards. In the Conclusion, you’ll write a TBD Manifesto to prepare for future challenges. TBD acts as a unique primer for design thinking fundamentals. This book is perfect for business educators and students in experiential, interdisciplinary collaborations. Business practitioners who want to incorporate digital whiteboards will also find the templates and checklists actionable.