Download or read book My mother s diamonds written by Maria J. Greer and published by . This book was released on 1879 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book My Mother s Diamonds written by James Kirby and published by Longman Publishing Group. This book was released on 1998 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In January 1997 a night-watchman found a large bin load of files marked for shredding and thuse the Swiss Banks most guarded secret was out. What followed was a remarkable story of survivors and descendents of the holocaust victims taking on the huge Swiss banking institutions to be allowed to claim back their own assets. My Mother's Diamonds is an incredible story which begins in Melbourne when a lawyer, Henry Burnstyner, took on a brief which was to prove to be a landmark case. He represented the Barusch family, who fled Poland, against the Swiss Banking Corporation in the first successful claim in the world. The book continues through until June 1998 with the discovery that a set of paintings in a New Zealand gallery were under claim from a Jewish family in Florence.It is a personal account of ordinary people trying to get justice from the rich and powerful banks, insurers and galleries and it exposes the alleged corruption, secret and opportunism on the part of the Swiss financial industry.This is a story that will appeal to a wide cross section of people interested in current affairs, world history, the Jewish community, true life espionage and basically anyone who wants to be absorbed by an incredibly gripping story.
Download or read book My Mother s Diamonds written by Maria J. Greer and published by . This book was released on 1892 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Sky of Diamonds written by Camille Gibbs and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2015-02-21 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Mia learns that her mother has died, all the colour in her world changes to a dreary grey. She feels guilty, angry, sad and lost (sometimes all at once!), and she doesn't know what to do to feel better. Little by little, with the help of her Dad, Mia learns how to cope with her difficult feelings. Together, they remember her mother by creating memory boxes, and they even get rid of anger by crazily sloshing paints and punching holes in newspapers! In the end, Mia finds her own, very special way of coping. When she feels sad or lonely, she looks up to the stars. Full of practical strategies, this storybook for children aged 5-9 addresses loss, grief and hope. Written from the perspective of Mia who has experienced the sudden death of her mother, it covers the different stages of grief, from initial disbelief, anger and sadness to resolution and hope. The book highlights the importance of giving children the time and space to work through their feelings and provides a host of thoughtful activities to help them cope. It also addresses some of the questions children commonly ask about death. Uniquely illustrated, this book will be an invaluable resource for anyone supporting a grieving child, especially bereavement counsellors, social workers, teachers and other school staff, as well as parents.
Download or read book My Mother s Diamonds written by Maria J. Greer and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from My Mother's Diamonds: A Domestic Story for Daughters at Home If those that live in glass houses should not throw stones, those that stand at open windows should not speak loud. I think the proverb ought certainly to be improved upon so far, since there is not even the transparent protection of the glass to avert risk in the latter case. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Coal to Diamonds A Memoir written by Beth Ditto and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012-10-09 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A raw and surprisingly beautiful coming-of-age memoir, Coal to Diamonds tells the story of Mary Beth Ditto, a girl from rural Arkansas who found her voice. Born and raised in Judsonia, Arkansas—a place where indoor plumbing was a luxury, squirrel was a meal, and sex ed was taught during senior year in high school (long after many girls had gotten pregnant and dropped out) Beth Ditto stood out. Beth was a fat, pro-choice, sexually confused choir nerd with a great voice, an eighties perm, and a Kool Aid dye job. Her single mother worked overtime, which meant Beth and her five siblings were often left to fend for themselves. Beth spent much of her childhood as a transient, shuttling between relatives, caring for a sickly, volatile aunt she nonetheless loved, looking after sisters, brothers, and cousins, and trying to steer clear of her mother’s bad boyfriends. Her punk education began in high school under the tutelage of a group of teens—her second family—who embraced their outsider status and introduced her to safety-pinned clothing, mail-order tapes, queer and fat-positive zines, and any shred of counterculture they could smuggle into Arkansas. With their help, Beth survived high school, a tragic family scandal, and a mental breakdown, and then she got the hell out of Judsonia. She decamped to Olympia, Washington, a late-1990s paradise for Riot Grrrls and punks, and began to cultivate her glamorous, queer, fat, femme image. On a whim—with longtime friends Nathan, a guitarist and musical savant in a polyester suit, and Kathy, a quiet intellectual turned drummer—she formed the band Gossip. She gave up trying to remake her singing voice into the ethereal wisp she thought it should be and instead embraced its full, soulful potential. Gossip gave her that chance, and the raw power of her voice won her and Gossip the attention they deserved. Marked with the frankness, humor, and defiance that have made her an international icon, Beth Ditto’s unapologetic, startlingly direct, and poetic memoir is a hypnotic and inspiring account of a woman coming into her own.
Download or read book Diamonds at the Lost and Found written by Sarah Aspinall and published by Fourth Estate. This book was released on 2020-08-06 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For readers of Hideous Kinky, Dadland and Bad Blood; the astonishing, beguiling story of Sarah Aspinall's harum scarum childhood, and a love letter to a woman who defied convention to live a life less ordinary.
Download or read book My Mother s Diamonds A Domestic Story for Daughters at Home Etc written by John GREER and published by . This book was released on 1879 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Why Mom Deserves a Diamond written by Michael C. Watson and published by Gallery of Diamonds. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains 2,365 winning essays from the 7th annual WHY MOM DESERVES A DIAMOND® writing contest. The contest was established in 1993 in honor of Martha Watson, the adoptive mother of Gallery of Diamonds¿ president Michael Watson.Now in honor of all moms, the contest has allowed thousands of kids to express their appreciation for their moms and has positively touched millions of people in the nation. This special edition also includes every Diamond Winner since the first contest in 1993. ¿Thank you so much for making our experience so special! This is an extraordinary thing you do to honor moms and I for one am a very grateful mom!¿ Cheryl Craycroft, mother. ¿The ministry of the mothers contest has become deeper than the business itself. What started as a humble dedication to moms has grown into a national tradition in which thousands of kids can express their feelings on the importance of their moms.¿ Professional Jeweler- 2006.¿I remember the day in May 1993, when I was interviewing jeweler Michael Watson about his very first WHY MOM DESERVES A DIAMOND® contest. Just then, a teenager walked into the store with her mother. They came to pick up the first prize ¿ a diamond the girl had won for her mother by writing the best entry. I don't know who was more excited: the girl, her mother, Michael or I. All I know is that I still feel tingly recalling that moment.¿ Dorothy Jean, writer.
Download or read book My Mother s Diamonds With Frontispiece Etc written by Maria J. GREER and published by . This book was released on 1885* with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Blood Diamond in My Mother s House written by Rose Sandy and published by Silver Gravity Publishing. This book was released on 2022-06-21 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She hates diamonds. Then why’s she hunting the world’s most valuable one? Aria Raith, The Maldives. Oceanographer Aria Raith is the underworld’s best treasure hunter, a woman who finds rare gems in the oceans’ museum of pirate hordes. It’s one way to forget a sister who went missing thirteen years ago. Contracted to find the most extraordinary treasure in history, she’s finally found the gems she’s been looking for, and it’s time to cash in. Jave Lincoln, Washington DC. He’s the government’s best-kept secret and biggest problem. Harbouring a past that haunts him, he leaves home to serve his country. In India, no one will ask any questions. When a call from Aria’s father, British High Commissioner to India, requires Aria’s expertise to recover the much-contested Koh-i-Noor diamond that disappears during a special exhibition in Paris, Aria quickly learns that the diamond hides secrets more profound than her own and is a stone the wrong kind of people will kill for. Finding an unsuspecting ally in Jave, Aria must race against the clock to unravel clues a century-old diary hides. Clues and perhaps answers pointing to what happened to her sister. A breathless sprint across continents, The Koh-i-Noor Conspiracy is a gripping tale of intrigue and romps around the world at a thrilling pace.
Download or read book The Secret Diamond Sisters written by Michelle Madow and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2014-03-01 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Savannah. Courtney. Peyton. The three sisters grew up not knowing their father and not quite catching a break. But it looks like their luck is about to change when they find out the secret identity of their long-lost dad—a billionaire Las Vegas hotel owner who wants them to come live in a gorgeous penthouse hotel suite. Suddenly the Strip's most exclusive clubs are all-access, and with an unlimited credit card each, it should be easier than ever to fit right in. But in a town full of secrets and illusion, fitting in is nothing compared to finding out the truth about their past.
Download or read book The Legend of Why Mom Deserves a Diamond written by Diamond Mike Watson and published by Moon Over Mountains Publishing. This book was released on 2016-11-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1993, Diamond Mike Watson founded a writing contest in honor of his adoptive mother and the birthmother he had never known. The most creative contestant would receive a diamond. A girl named Margaret claimed her grand prize diamond. Like buried treasure, her enchanting poem sparkled deep within the mound of entries. Since then, hundreds of thousands of kids have submitted words of love to the Why Mom Deserves a Diamond(R) contest. The contest is now in honor of all moms, and this book is the story of how the largest mother's appreciation contest in the nation was created. Included is a time-line of photographs, word charts, and the history of the contest narrated by Diamond Mike. Learn about the culture of enhancing creative writing skills while preparing kids for a lifetime of success. The book also shows the evolution of the FlyUp program, in which Diamond Mike has lectured to thousands of schoolkids about achieving their dreams. Positive words encourage and inspire us, and the contest is based on their everlasting power. For adults, teachers, children, and for every parent of a gemstone winner.
Download or read book Why Mom Deserves a Diamond written by Michael C. Watson and published by Gallery of Diamonds. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains nearly 3,000 winning essays from the 8th annual WHY MOM DESERVES A DIAMOND® writing contest. The contest was established in 1993 in honor of Martha Watson, the adoptive mother of Gallery of Diamonds¿ president Michael Watson.Now in honor of all moms, the contest has allowed thousands of kids to express their appreciation for their moms and has positively touched millions of people in the nation. This special edition also includes every Diamond Winner since the first contest in 1993. ¿Thank you so much for making our experience so special! This is an extraordinary thing you do to honor moms and I for one am a very grateful mom!¿ Cheryl Craycroft, mother. ¿The ministry of the mothers contest has become deeper than the business itself. What started as a humble dedication to moms has grown into a national tradition in which thousands of kids can express their feelings on the importance of their moms.¿ Professional Jeweler- 2006.¿I remember the day in May 1993, when I was interviewing jeweler Michael Watson about his very first WHY MOM DESERVES A DIAMOND® contest. Just then, a teenager walked into the store with her mother. They came to pick up the first prize ¿ a diamond the girl had won for her mother by writing the best entry. I don't know who was more excited: the girl, her mother, Michael or I. All I know is that I still feel tingly recalling that moment.¿ Dorothy Jean, writer.
Download or read book Aunt Sophie s Diamonds written by Joan Smith and published by Belgrave House. This book was released on 2010-09-16 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Claudia Milmont has lived most of her joyless life with her grandparents, though her mother enjoys the fringes of society in London. When Claudia’s Aunt Sophie dies, a whole new world opens up for her. Cantankerous Sophie has instructed that her diamonds be buried with her—and Claudia is determined to help her cousin retrieve them. But the charming Sir Hillary Thoreau, a nonesuch, is co-executor of Sophie’s will and he’s keeping a sharp eye out for any mischief—and for Claudia, too, it would seem. Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett
Download or read book Rough Diamonds written by Tommy Reamon and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2003-06 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Football coach Tommy Reamon has crafted a unique ability among high school coaches, the ability to hone in on natural talent on the football field and to forge a personal connection with the young athletes themselves. His stories and memories of coaching the promising, would-be professional players as well as those just there for the love of the game, are shared in this heartfelt memoir. During his many years of coaching at schools such as in Newport News, Virginia, Coach Reamon has helped guide students to the National Football League, including Kwamie Lassiter, Aaron Brooks, and Michael Vick. His inspiring relationship with the students and the struggles that come with bringing out the best in another person will remind readers of the heart behind the physical challenges of football.
Download or read book My Father Before Me written by Michael J. Diamond and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book establishes fatherhood as an essential event for both the father and son's development and examines the relationship throughout the life cycle.
