Collecting Victorian Jewelry
Collecting Victorian Jewelry

Author: Jeanenne Bell

Publisher: Krause Publications

Published: 2004-12-03

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 9780873496735

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Queen Victoria of Great Britain made a tremendous impact on the world, so much so that the era of her reign was given her name. Items from the Victorian period have a reputation for beauty and elegance, which is why they are such popular collectibles. This one-of-a-kind reference covers the beautiful jewelry of the Victorian Age, from 1837 to 1901. Gemologist C. Jeanenne Bell offers collectors this fascinating all-color exploration of the illustrious age and the elegant jewelry that is produced. &break;&break;Decade by decade, Bell reveals how the fashion of the time influenced the style of jewelry, and how innovations in manufacturing affected jewelry production. Jewelry listings provide current marketplace values, and also cover American and French jewelry styles from the time. Over 1,000 color pictures and illustrations convey the true beauty of Victorian era jewelry it produced.

Body and Glass
Body and Glass

Author: Rodney Koeneke

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781940696676

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This poet's formal experiments once again bring into relief the beauties and absurdities from the dead past as they live on in our present age.

The Calendar
The Calendar

Author: Pah Schuck

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2018-07-02

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 138787554X

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Before planet Earth was called into being, the power of Darkness prevailed, absolute in its totality, uncompromising in its persistence. Then, the word was spoken, ""Let there be Light."" Darkness acquiesced, grudgingly. Since that time, Darkness has endeavored to reclaim its dominance over the presence of Light. Through a relentless regimen of manipulation, seduction and fear, the power of Darkness continues to, aggressively increase its casualty count against humanity. The Calendar is a parable about a coastal, New England town that stands, obviously, in the cross-hairs of the power of Darkness. A church, at the center of the town, represents the crowning jewel that must be claimed to memorialize the significance of this victory. Darkness summons its faithful minion, the spirit of Death. Immediately, the church's pastor of 42 years succumbs, leaving its flock without a shepherd. Darkness, then instructs its disciples to concoct a diabolical plan to bring in a replacement pastor who will answer...

The Knot Ultimate Wedding Planner [Revised Edition]
The Knot Ultimate Wedding Planner [Revised Edition]

Author: Carley Roney

Publisher: Potter Style

Published: 2013-03-12

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 0770433774

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From the #1 wedding brand, the bestselling wedding book, updated with all-new budget ideas, online tools, and event planning and personalizing trends. First comes love, then comes . . . planning! Before a fabulous celebration, there are vendors to hire, budgets to calculate, decisions galore to make. Packed with The Knot’s top tips and worksheets, checklists, and contact sheets for you to fill in, this book is the one-stop resource that keeps brides focused but stress-free. The Knot Ultimate Wedding Planner paperback takes you through the process step by easy-to-follow step, with: · Budget worksheets (and all the latest digital tools for keeping track of costs) as well as hundreds of invisible ways to cut costs when selecting everything from flowers to the venue and menu · Wedding planning timelines (including a brand-new express timeline for couples getting married in 3 months or fewer) · Guest list and invitation worksheets (with guidance on what you can now do online) · Vendor contract checklists (and tons of new online resources for finding the pros you need) · Fun ideas for personalizing your reception, from photo booths to signature cocktails in any color your heart desires · Web links and other useful resources for planning on the go (including recommended apps to download and up-to-the-minute advice on building your wedding website)

My Father's Wake
My Father's Wake

Author: Kevin Toolis

Publisher: Da Capo Press

Published: 2018-02-27

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 0306921456

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An intimate, lyrical look at the ancient rite of the Irish wake--and the Irish way of overcoming our fear of death Death is a whisper for most of us. Instinctively we feel we should dim the lights, pull the curtains, and speak softly. But on a remote island off the coast of Ireland's County Mayo, death has a louder voice. Each day, along with reports of incoming Atlantic storms, the local radio runs a daily roll call of the recently departed. The islanders go in great numbers, young and old alike, to be with their dead. They keep vigil with the corpse and the bereaved company through the long hours of the night. They dig the grave with their own hands and carry the coffin on their own shoulders. The islanders cherish the dead--and amid the sorrow, they celebrate life, too. In My Father's Wake, acclaimed author and award-winning filmmaker Kevin Toolis unforgettably describes his own father's wake and explores the wider history and significance of this ancient and eternal Irish ritual. Perhaps we, too, can all find a better way to deal with our mortality -- by living and loving as the Irish do.

The Truth About Lies
The Truth About Lies

Author: Aja Raden

Publisher: St. Martin's Press

Published: 2021-05-11

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 1250272033

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Why do you believe what you believe? You’ve been lied to. Probably a lot. We’re always stunned when we realize we’ve been deceived. We can’t believe we were fooled: What was I thinking? How could I have believed that? We always wonder why we believed the lie. But have you ever wondered why you believe the truth? People tell you the truth all the time, and you believe them; and if, at some later point, you’re confronted with evidence that the story you believed was indeed true, you never wonder why you believed it in the first place. In this incisive and insightful taxonomy of lies and liars, New York Times bestselling author Aja Raden makes the surprising claim that maybe you should. Buttressed by history, psychology, and science, The Truth About Lies is both an eye-opening primer on con-artistry—from pyramid schemes to shell games, forgery to hoaxes—and also a telescopic view of society through the mechanics of belief: why we lie, why we believe, and how, if at all, the acts differ. Through wild tales of cons and marks, Raden examines not only how lies actually work, but also why they work, from the evolutionary function of deception to what it reveals about our own. In her previous book, Stoned, Raden asked, “What makes a thing valuable?” In The Truth About Lies, she asks “What makes a thing real?” With cutting wit and a deft touch, Raden untangles the relationship of truth to lie, belief to faith, and deception to propaganda. The Truth About Lies will change everything you thought you knew about what you know, and whether you ever really know it.

Carnet by Michelle Ong
Carnet by Michelle Ong

Author: Vivienne Becker

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2019-06-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0500021635

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Spectacular colored gems and expressive forms redefine high jewelry in an inspiring blend of East and West. Jeweler Michelle Ong’s multi-hued creations crystallize natural forms with invisible mastery. The hovering translucency of dragonfly wings, the succulence of ripe fruits, and the whisper-light touch of a feather: each jewel is a miniature sculptural work of art. Michelle Ong established Carnet, her Hong Kong-based boutique jewelry house, over 25 years ago, and her unique one-off creations draw on Chinese motifs and her love of European culture and craftsmanship. She transforms jade, China’s imperial gemstone, into an Art Deco-style cocktail ring and her Chinese dragon, a fierce, yet benign creature, writhes in blackened gold and pave´-set emeralds, breathing a stream of fiery rubies. Michelle Ong’s work is acknowledged to be among the greatest in high jewelry, renowned for its sublime designs, idiosyncratic color combinations and deft craftsmanship. This volume will be required reading for serious collectors and aficionados, and a source of deep delight for all those seeking inspiration from the finest of contemporary jewelry creators.

Tales of Wedding Rings, Vol. 1
Tales of Wedding Rings, Vol. 1

Author: Maybe

Publisher: Yen Press LLC

Published: 2018-03-06

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 0316416177

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Satou and his best friend, Hime, have been together for as long as he can remember. So when she tells him she's going back to her home world to get married, his first thought is to follow her and crash her wedding. All goes according to plan, and with a kiss from Hime herself, Satou becomes the new groom! But unbeknownst to Satou, the man who marries Hime is destined to be a hero of immense power and save the world! Is Satou up for the challenge, or is this just too much responsibility for one high schooler to handle?!

And Always
And Always

Author: L. J. Diva

Publisher: Royal Star Publishing

Published: 2020-09-19

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 1922307467

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This series is dedicated to… Jackie Collins is the biggest inspiration in my life when it comes to writing, if not the only inspiration. She had the passion; the brains, the ballsy rollicking attitude, and the kind of life that made me want to be her. And to the three Stefanovic brothers, Carlos, Pedro, and Tomas, without whom I would not have had names for my porn stars. In the tradition of the bonkbustingly good Jackie Collins comes L.J. Diva’s Porn Star Brothers series. We all know the stories of how Diana came to be with Charles Kensington, and Cabot was introduced to Tony DeLuca, but you don’t yet know how the rest of the Stephanopoulos grandchildren came to meet their forevers. Alena falls head over heels for hot Italian American singer musician Luca Saint on the first night of her European tour. He was her support act; she was his passion. Antonio first lays his eyes on fiery French Italian model Maria Van Star on Valentine’s Day, and beds her that night in the back office of the family’s club. Dom tours London for the first time DJing and meets Greek Australian TV reporter Davina Smythe. She interviews him, and he gives her the most blazing encounter of her life. Alexis is in need of a new doctor at the centre, and thanks to Dan and Derek playing matchmaker, Marcus Wellcroft MD sweeps her off her feet and into his bed. Danté’s living an incredibly good life and about to turn forty. But after multiple family tragedies, he’s stunned when singer, Michelline Volmeyer, appears in his life. Is she an angel, or was sent by the two most precious people in the family who are no longer with them? It all started with Carlos, Pedro and Tomas back in the ’70s with an iconic story that became their Forever, and now the family saga comes full circle with the marriages of the remaining Stephanopoulos children for their forever in the final instalment of The Porn Star Brothers series…And Always. * And Always is the seventh and final novel in the Porn Star Brothers contemporary romance, family saga. ** If you like family sagas, music and fashion, money and power, then you’ll love L.J. Diva’s page-turning series. *** Continue your love affair with The Porn Star Brothers Series today!

School, Family, and Community Partnerships
School, Family, and Community Partnerships

Author: Joyce L. Epstein

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2018-07-19

Total Pages: 508

ISBN-13: 1483320014

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Strengthen programs of family and community engagement to promote equity and increase student success! When schools, families, and communities collaborate and share responsibility for students′ education, more students succeed in school. Based on 30 years of research and fieldwork, the fourth edition of the bestseller School, Family, and Community Partnerships: Your Handbook for Action, presents tools and guidelines to help develop more effective and more equitable programs of family and community engagement. Written by a team of well-known experts, it provides a theory and framework of six types of involvement for action; up-to-date research on school, family, and community collaboration; and new materials for professional development and on-going technical assistance. Readers also will find: Examples of best practices on the six types of involvement from preschools, and elementary, middle, and high schools Checklists, templates, and evaluations to plan goal-linked partnership programs and assess progress CD-ROM with slides and notes for two presentations: A new awareness session to orient colleagues on the major components of a research-based partnership program, and a full One-Day Team Training Workshop to prepare school teams to develop their partnership programs. As a foundational text, this handbook demonstrates a proven approach to implement and sustain inclusive, goal-linked programs of partnership. It shows how a good partnership program is an essential component of good school organization and school improvement for student success. This book will help every district and all schools strengthen and continually improve their programs of family and community engagement.