The Heartless Stone

The Heartless Stone
Author: Tom Zoellner
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2007-06-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780312339708

An American Library Association Notable Book When he proposed to his girlfriend, Tom Zoellner gave what is expected of every American man--a diamond engagement ring. But when the relationship broke apart, he was left with a used diamond that began to haunt him. His obsession carried him around the globe; from the "blood diamond" rings of Africa; to the sweltering polishing factories of India; to mines above the Arctic Circle; to illegal diggings in Brazil; to the London headquarters of De Beers, the secretive global colossus that has dominated the industry for more than a century and permanently carved the phrase "A diamond is forever" on the psyche. An adventure story in the tradition of Susan Orlean's The Orchid Thief, The Heartless Stone is a voyage into the cold heart of the world's most unyielding gem.

Uranium

Uranium
Author: Tom Zoellner
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2009
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780670020645

A history of the powerful mineral element explores its role as a virtually limitless energy source, its controversial applications as a healing tool and weapon, and the ways in which its reputation has been used to promote war agendas in the middle east.

Train

Train
Author: Tom Zoellner
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 420
Release: 2014-01-30
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 0698151399

An epic and revelatory narrative of the most important transportation technology of the modern world In his wide-ranging and entertaining new book, Tom Zoellner—coauthor of the New York Times–bestselling An Ordinary Man—travels the globe to tell the story of the sociological and economic impact of the railway technology that transformed the world—and could very well change it again. From the frigid trans-Siberian railroad to the antiquated Indian Railways to the Japanese-style bullet trains, Zoellner offers a stirring story of this most indispensable form of travel. A masterful narrative history, Train also explores the sleek elegance of railroads and their hypnotizing rhythms, and explains how locomotives became living symbols of sex, death, power, and romance.

Wing & Claw #3: Beast of Stone

Wing & Claw #3: Beast of Stone
Author: Linda Sue Park
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2018-03-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0062327461

In this third and final installment in the enchanting Wing & Claw trilogy, Newbery Medal-winning author Linda Sue Park sends her young apothecary to the front lines of a fearsome battle, where he must rely on his talents and his friends to defend what he knows is right. Raffa Santana is a healer, not a fighter. As a gifted apothecary, he has amazing instincts for unleashing the potential of magical-seeming plants. But his skills have failed to free the animals that the heartless Chancellor captured and turned against the people of Obsidia—directly threatening Raffa’s friends and family. Now Raffa and his ragtag group of allies are preparing to confront the Chancellor’s armies in battle. Great beasts, small animals, and humans alike will be joining the fight, and Raffa’s heart yearns to prevent injuries—and worse—on both sides of the battle. After all, the Chancellor’s creatures will be fighting against their will. Can Raffa’s instincts for apothecary arts bring a tolerable resolution to an impossibly unfair fight?

The Heartless Troll

The Heartless Troll
Author: Oyvind Torseter
Publisher:
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2016
Genre: COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
ISBN: 9781592701933

In this graphic novel fairytale, our hero finds himself rescuing a princess and trying to outwit a troll to free his brothers from the troll's curse.

Diamond Trade

Diamond Trade
Author: Lillian E. Forman
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2010-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1617873810

This title gives readers a deeper look at the diamond trade and its surrounding conflicts. Readers will learn the history of the diamond trade, including its social, political, and economic effects. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-follow text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Viewpoints is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Church Portals

Church Portals
Author: James Isaac Vance
Publisher:
Total Pages: 150
Release: 1895
Genre: Presbyterian Church
ISBN: