The Argentina Rhodochrosite

The Argentina Rhodochrosite
Author: J. A. Jernay
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Total Pages: 484
Release: 2013-04-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781483977416

A famously temperamental soccer star, OVIDIO ANGELETTI, has just suffered a terrible loss: Someone has stolen his favorite necklace. No ordinary piece of jewelry, this rhodochrosite had belonged to his birth mother, a woman he has never met. She had 'disappeared' during the famous Argentine dirty war of the nineteen-seventies. This superstar really wants it back. And he refuses to play soccer again until someone finds it. Enter AINSLEY WALKER, a gemstone detective who embarks on a journey into the brash heart of Argentinian futbol culture. Running from nightclubs in historic mansions to seedy tango parlors, from the impoverished shantytowns of Buenos Aires to the mountains of Patagonia... ...Ainsley discovers glamour, danger, excitement, and the dark secrets of a country's hidden past. It's a travel adventure that will change the way you see your life.

Within the Stone

Within the Stone
Author: Bill Atkinson
Publisher: Browntrout Publishers
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2004
Genre: Photography in mineralogy
ISBN: 0763181897

Mac guru Bill Atkinson shoots pictures of cut and polished rock slabs, transmuting them into masterpieces of "found" art with his high-resolution scanning camera and innovative color management techniques. For "Within the Stone," Atkinson picks 72 rock images for their evocative painterly qualities. Seven eminent poets and science writers, including Diane Ackerman and John Horgan, take turns responding to each image as a dream, landscape, seduction, or excogitative stimulus. In an appendix, three mineralogists describe each specimen's provenience, geological setting, and mineral composition. "A beautiful work of art." "Gems & Gemology." "Abstract masterpieces." "Popular Photography." "Revelations of the inner beauty of rocks." "PC Photo" "High tech meets timeless beauty." "Lapidary Journal." "Apple's soft ware star turns his code into art." "Macworld" Winner of 2004 Gold Ink Award, American Photo Best Photo Book of 2004

Gem

Gem
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2023-03-07
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 0744084873

Prepare to be dazzled by this shining and sumptuous visual guide to the world's greatest treasures. Feast your eyes on glittering gemstones, kaleidoscopic minerals, and famous trinkets in this comprehensive exploration of Earth's finest jewels. Following a foreword from Aja Raden, hundreds of pages take a lavish look at precious stones, precious metals, and organic gems in all their natural wonder. From agate to zoisite, everything under the Sun is encapsulated in spectacular photography and accessible text. Trace the history of gemmology and get the inside story on our planet's most famous and fabulous gems, including the mysterious Hope Diamond, the stunning Koh-i-Noor of the Crown Jewels, and exquisite Fabergé eggs. Find out their physical properties, check the price tags, and discover the most remarkable record-breakers. This exceptionally extravagant book is a picture-packed, fact-filled celebration guaranteed to bring sparkle to your life and your library.

The Rough Guide to Buenos Aires

The Rough Guide to Buenos Aires
Author: Andrew Benson
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2011-08-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1405386428

The Rough Guide to Buenos Aires is the ultimate travel guide to the sophisticated and enchanting capital of Argentina, with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the city's best attractions. Discover Buenos Aires' highlights with stunning photography and information on everything from the city's magnificent palaces, modern art museums and trendy nightclubs, to the old, cobbled quarter of San Telmo with its antique stores and tango haunts. Find detailed practical advice on what to see and do in Buenos Aires, relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels, bars, clubs, shops and restaurants for all budgets. The Rough Guide to Buenos Aires also includes full-colour sections on two of Buenos Aires' greatest attractions - tango and architecture. Explore every corner of this charming city with easy-to-use maps to help make sure you don't miss the unmissable. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Buenos Aires.

Crystal Enchantments

Crystal Enchantments
Author: D.J. Conway
Publisher: Crossing Press
Total Pages: 349
Release: 2000-01-01
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1580910106

Unlock the secrets of the crystal healing with this A to Z guide to 100 types of stones. You don’t have to have extensive background in magic to make use of any stone. In fact, you don’t have to know about magic at all. If you are facing a difficult situation and feel you need protection and courage, wear garnets. Do you want to attract a lover? Use rose quartz or ruby. Are you troubled by negative vibrations? Wear, carry, or keep near you black onyx or obsidian. Listing their physical properties and magical uses, Crystal Enhancements will help guide you in your choice of stones from Adularia to Zircon. This book will also appeal to those who simply love stones and want to know more about them.

The Book of Stones

The Book of Stones
Author: Robert Simmons
Publisher:
Total Pages: 593
Release: 2015
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1583949089

Published in association with North Atlantic Books, Berkeley, California.

Fodor's Argentina

Fodor's Argentina
Author: Laura M. Kidder
Publisher: Fodors Travel Publications
Total Pages: 474
Release: 2006
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1400016657

Detailed and timely information on accommodations, restaurants, and local attractions highlight these updated travel guides, which feature all-new covers, a two-color interior design, symbols to indicate budget options, must-see ratings, multi-day itineraries, Smart Travel Tips, helpful bulleted maps, tips on transportation, guidelines for shopping excursions, and other valuable features. Original.

The Modern Witchcraft Natural Magick Boxed Set

The Modern Witchcraft Natural Magick Boxed Set
Author: Judy Ann Nock
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 733
Release: 2023-10-24
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1507221533

Empower your spells and rituals with natural elements from the magick of herbalism to the power of crystals with The Modern Witchcraft Magick Boxed Set. The Modern Witchcraft Natural Magick Boxed Set brings together three books to help new and experienced witches incorporate herbs, crystals, and other natural elements into their practice. This selection of titles from the Modern Witchcraft series provides guidance for all practitioners no matter their skill level, with step-by-step instructions, rituals, and spells. The boxed set includes: The Modern Guide to Magickal Herbs: This book includes information on which herbs are best for what kinds of spells, how to use herbs in divination and rituals, and step-by-step guides to making herbal bundles, potions, and sprays. The Modern Witchcraft Book of Natural Magick: This practical book includes methods to help you connect with Mother Earth and your own natural self with chapters focused on the elements, the sun and the moon, the plants and the earth, and more. The Modern Witchcraft Book of Crystal Magick: This comprehensive guide teaches you how to harness the power of crystals in your spells and rituals and includes a full-color inventory of fifty useful stones and gems. This boxed set is perfect for witches everywhere who are interested in utilizing natural magick in their practice.

Firefly Guide to Gems

Firefly Guide to Gems
Author: Cally Oldershaw
Publisher: Firefly Books
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2003
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781552978146

A guide to the identification, structure, and uses of precious and semi-precious stones, novelty stones, agates, and crystals.