The Pearl Book (4th Edition)

The Pearl Book (4th Edition)
Author: Antoinette Matlins, PG, FGA
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2012-02-28
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 0943763878

Know What You Want,Know What You’re Buying, Learn the Secrets to Get the Most for Your Money /Finally! Everything you need to buy beautiful pearls with confidence. Easy to Read Easy to Understand Practical Complete Instant Answers ... to All Your Questions For people who want a reliable source of information to guide them in the fascinating and complex world of pearls—natural, cultured and imitation. Filled with “insider” tips and advice to help you get what you want.

The Pearl Book

The Pearl Book
Author: Antoinette L. Matlins
Publisher: Gemstone Press
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2001-10
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 0943763355

With today's finest cultured pearls rivaling diamond, ruby, emerald and sapphire in terms of popularity, rarity and price, more and more people are searching for a reliable source of information to guide them in the fascinating and complex world of pearls-natural, cultured and imitation. This revised and updated 3rd edition is a comprehensive, authoritative guide that tells readers everything they need to know about pearls to fully understand and appreciate them, and avoid any unexpected-and costly-disappointments, now and in future generations.

Principles and Practice of Structural Equation Modeling

Principles and Practice of Structural Equation Modeling
Author: Rex B. Kline
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Total Pages: 554
Release: 2015-10-08
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1462523005

This book has been replaced by Principles and Practice of Structural Equation Modeling, Fifth Edition, ISBN 978-1-4625-5191-0.

Diamonds (4th Edition)

Diamonds (4th Edition)
Author: Antoinette Matlins, PG, FGA
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2016-03-29
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 0997014520

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.

Urology Board Review Pearls of Wisdom, Fourth Edition

Urology Board Review Pearls of Wisdom, Fourth Edition
Author: Stephen W. Leslie
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 688
Release: 2013-06-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0071799273

4,000 quick-hit Q&As and over 100 X-ray and ultrasound images help you ace the Urology boards Like flashcards in a book, this quick-hit question and answer review for the urology boards provides intense, streamlined review and is the perfect complement to larger urology and surgery texts. You'll find more than 3,300 Q&As with only the right answer provided - there are no multiple-choice distracters - so there's no chance of an incorrect answer staying in your mind. Also included are more than 100 X-rays and ultrasound images. Chapters are written by experts in the field to give you comprehensive coverage of important urological topics. Presented in a rigorous quick-hit question and answer style consisting of short clinical questions with concise answers Emphasis on distilling key facts and clinical pearls that are essential for exam success Questions on new technologies such as robotics and laparoscopic surgery, advances in cancer chemotherapy, medical urology, and complications related to new medicines (such as Topamax) High-quality of x-rays and imaging study pictures, including many new images (more then 100 in all)

The Pearl

The Pearl
Author: John Steinbeck
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 132
Release: 1994-10-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101659815

“There it lay, the great pearl, perfect as the moon.” Like his father and grandfather before him, Kino is a poor diver, gathering pearls from the gulf beds that once brought great wealth to the Kings of Spain and now provide Kino, Juana, and their infant son with meager subsistence. Then, on a day like any other, Kino emerges from the sea with a pearl as large as a sea gull's egg, as "perfect as the moon." With the pearl comes hope, the promise of comfort and of security.... A story of classic simplicity, based on a Mexican folk tale, The Pearl explores the secrets of man's nature, the darkest depths of evil, and the luminous possibilities of love. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Tears of Pearl

Tears of Pearl
Author: Tasha Alexander
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2009-09-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1429928263

Set amid the beauty and decadence of the Ottoman Empire, Lady Emily's latest adventure is full of intrigue, treachery, and romance. Looking forward to the joys of connubial bliss, newlyweds Lady Emily and Colin Hargreaves, diplomats of the British Empire, set out toward Turkey for an exotic honeymoon. But on their first night in the city, a harem girl is found murdered, strangled in the courtyard of the Sultan's lavish Topkapi Palace. Sir Richard St. Clare, an Englishman who works at the embassy in Constantinople, is present and recognizes the girl as his own daughter who was kidnapped twenty years earlier. Emily and Colin promise the heartbroken father that they'll find her killer, but as the investigation gains speed, they find that appearance can be deceiving—especially within the confines of the seraglio As a woman, Emily is given access to the forbidden world of the harem and quickly discovers that its mysterious, sheltered walls offer no protection from a ruthless murderer. As the number of victims grows, Emily must rely on her own sharp wis in a heart-stopping finale if she is to stop a killer bend on exacting vengeance no matter how many innocent lives he leaves in his wake.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Review, Fourth Edition

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Review, Fourth Edition
Author: Sara J Cuccurullo, MD
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Total Pages: 1040
Release: 2019-10-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0826134572

Note to Readers: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller. Praise for the Third Edition: “The author has done it again, producing an excellent, concise resource that provides clinicians with an optimal solution for studying for the written board examination." © Doody’s Review Service, 2015, Alan Anschel, MD (Shirley Ryan AbilityLab) This fourth edition of the incomparable review bible for the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Examination has been thoroughly updated to reflect current practice and the core knowledge tested on the exam. Recognized for its organization, consistency, and clarity through editions, the book distills the essentials and provides focused reviews of all major PM&R topics including stroke, traumatic brain injury, musculoskeletal medicine, spinal cord injuries, pain management, and more. Every chapter in the fourth edition has been rigorously evaluated and refreshed to ensure that the information is accurate and up to date. Sections on cancer treatment and rehabilitation, rheumatologic disease, and ultrasound have been significantly upgraded to incorporate new board requirements and changes in criteria for diagnosis and management. Written in outline format for easy access to information, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Review, Fourth Edition is modeled on the content blueprint for the Self-Assessment Examination for Residents (SAE-R) used by residents nationwide. Board pearls are indicated with an open-book icon to highlight key concepts and flag important clinical and board-eligible aspects of each topic. The topics are divided into major subspecialty areas written by author teams with clinical expertise in the subject and reviewed by senior specialists in each area. More than 500 signature illustrations—now with color added—clarify and reinforce concepts. In addition to its proven value as the primary resource for Board preparation and MOC, the book is also a trusted clinical reference for day-to-day practice needs. New to the Fourth Edition: Thoroughly reviewed, revised, and updated to reflect current practice and core knowledge tested on Boards Significant upgrades to ultrasound content Expanded sections on cancer treatments and rehabilitation along with rheumatologic guidelines and treatments, including new criteria for diagnosis Addition of color to highlight artwork and content areas Key Features: Board "Pearls" are highlighted with an open-book icon to flag key concepts and stress high-yield aspects of each topic Covers all topics on the content outlipne for the Self-Assessment Examination for Residents (SAE-R) used by residents nationwide Authored by physicians with special interest and expertise in their respective areas and reviewed by senior specialists in those areas Organizes information in outline format and by topic for easy reference Includes over 500 detailed illustrations to clarify concepts Provides updated epidemiologic and statistical data throughout