Download or read book Opals and Agates written by Nehemiah Bartley and published by . This book was released on 1892 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Black Opal written by Katharine Susannah Prichard and published by London : W. Heinemann. This book was released on 1921 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Opal Seekers written by Patricia Shaw and published by Headline. This book was released on 2011-10-27 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young Irishman's journey in the land of untold riches... The Opal Seekers is a rich and vibrant novel of triumph and loss, and the ambition of those who carved out an existence for themselves in the beautiful but unforgiving land of Australia. The perfect read for fans of Colleen McCullough and Tricia McGill. In 1898 poverty threatens to destroy Trella Court's beloved family. She is left with no choice: her brother-in-law, Brodie, must leave home so that there is one less mouth to feed. Bitter with resentment, Brodie travels to Dublin where he stumbles upon a wealthy employer who offers him passage to Australia, the land of untold riches. In Brisbane, Brodie is taken in by the owner of Fairlea cattle station. But before they leave he catches sight of a beautiful opal necklace glistening in a jeweller's window and vows that one day he will go in search of the dazzling stones and make his fortune. At Fairlea, Brodie finds favour when he saves the owner's life, but Vivien Holloway, the spoilt mistress, causes trouble when her harmless flirtation with Brodie turns into a passionate affair. Soon Brodie is looking for a way out of Fairlea and he finds his escape in the hunt for opals... What readers are saying about The Opal Seekers: 'A delightful tale of hard work and suffering, love and loss' 'An outstanding story and one I couldn't put down' 'Enthralling from start to finish'

Download or read book The World of Opals written by Allan W. Eckert and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1997-10-02 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers will find fascinating details about the discovery, whereabouts, and value of famous opals, from such classic specimens as the Burning of Troy Opal to the Bonanza Opal and other more recent discoveries. Finally, the book surveys today's major opal-producing areas and provides current information on opal occurrence worldwide. Punctuating the text are useful tables, extensive glossaries of opal types and opal-related terms, and beautiful photographs that capture the essence and mystery of this most exquisite stone.

Download or read book Strike the Wok written by Jim Wong-Chu and published by TSAR Publications. This book was released on 2003 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young man contemplates piano lessons and hockey; two misfits in Chinatown discover love; a Vancouver woman fondly recalls her parent's old house in Newfoundland; a girl goes to Canada to escape her father; a tired old woman recalls her origins as an orphan for sale; a teenage girl cuts off her hair and leaves home... This new anthology brings together some of the most exciting works of fiction by contemprorary Chinese Canadian Writers. Representing three generations of Chinese from a variety of backgrounds, including writers born in Canada as well as places outside, presenting a diversity of themes and styles, and set in various geographical locations and time periods, Strike the Wok is a truly kaleidoscopic look at Chinese life from modern Canadian perspectives. Internationally renowned as well as newer voices are included.

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Download or read book Obsession Wears Opals written by Renee Bernard and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-12-04 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Darius Thorne has learned to use his wit and intelligence to strategize a better life for himself. He is the White Knight amidst the small secret circle of Gentlemen known only as the Jaded. The handsome scholar shields his heart by keeping a studied distance from the world…until he rescues a beautiful woman. Isabel Netherton isn’t merely a damsel in distress. A high born lady of quality unwilling to be a pawn, she is defiantly escaping an abusive husband. But under Darius’s protection she discovers an unexpected champion--a man who teaches her the power of true desire and what it means to be treated like a queen. However, the law of the land supports her husband’s cruel claim. It will take all of Darius' wit to keep one step ahead of their enemies and protect Isabel. In a deadly game of chess, Darius must defeat the Black Knight and sacrifice himself for his Ivory Queen or forfeit all.

Download or read book Opal s Wish written by Maree Anderson and published by Maree Anderson. This book was released on 2014-03-31 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the Crystal Guardian, Pieter, handed over the danburite crystal to eight-year-old Sera, he intended her mother be the one to release the cursed warrior from the crystal. But Sera’s heartfelt wish upon the crystal somehow frees Danbur from his prison. Worse, she bonds with him. Danbur now has no chance to break his curse, and despite all the magic at Pieter's command, this is a mess he has no idea how to resolve. Danbur is entranced by the little girl. In the weeks remaining before the crystal takes him again he resolves to protect her— even if it means clashing with her mother, Opal, a damaged young woman who doesn't trust any man... let alone a warrior struggling to make sense of an alien world. Danbur is drawn to Opal, and if he had more time he would do his utmost to thaw a heart frozen by fear of pain and betrayal. But his priority must be helping her young daughter cope with the side-effects of the bond. Resisting this complex, compelling stranger is taking all the willpower Opal possesses. And then her past catches up with her, catapulting her back into the media spotlight and bringing her to the attention of the powerful man who once ruined her life. With Sera in jeopardy, Opal is forced to turn to Danbur, the man she can't bring herself to fully trust. All she can do is hope his claims about his mysterious 'connection' to Sera aren't the stuff of fantasy after all. But what Opal doesn't realize is that the clock is ticking. And Danbur's time is about to run out. Paranormal Romance, approx 100,000 words The Crystal Warriors Series: The Crystal Warrior (Book 1) Ruby's Dream (Book 2) Jade's Choice (Book 3) The Crystal Warriors Series Bundle (Books 1-3) Opal's Wish (Book 4)

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Download or read book Opal written by Elvi Rhodes and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-03-22 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for fans of Kitty Neale, Rosie Goodwin and Dilly Court, this is an emotional and powerful story of a woman who has a dream, and who will do anything to achieve it by multi-million copy seller Elvi Rhodes. A real page-turner you won't be able to put down... READERS ARE LOVING OPAL! ***** "A feel good tale of rags to riches" ***** "One of the best books I have read for a long long time" ***** "I enjoy Elvi Rhodes books and this one is no exception" ***** "A page turner all the way through - a must read" ***** "I enjoyed every page" ***************************************************************************************************** ALL SHE WANTS IS A BETTER LIFE FOR HER FAMILY... When Edgar Carson returned from the First World War trenches, he found that the land fit for heroes didn't exist and the only positive thing in his life was Opal, the small, tough, Yorkshire beauty who married him. But by the time the 1920s come, things are far from rosy: Edgar, consumed by bitterness, is on the dole, and Opal is pregnant for the second time. Yet Opal is a fighter - and isn't going to let the times, the drudgery or the poverty destroy her or her family. She starts with a 'house shop', just sweets and cotton reels sold from the top of her sideboard, and carries on from there - for Opal's dream is her own department store and a grand life for all of them...

Download or read book A Suitcase Full of Opals written by Fil Bufalo and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2023-12-08 with total page 711 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are ever lucky enough to receive an invitation to a wedding in Poland, make sure you RSVP... ASAP. It happened to me. I was invited and travelled to Poland along with 50 other Aussie guests. I knew nothing about Poland. Nothing save the fact that every Polish name seemed to end in ski, ska, or sko. Australia’s highest mountain – Mount Kosciusko, was named after a Polish explorer. If you’d like to find out more about the natural wonders of Poland, the heritage sites, the beautiful, wide landscape, and why so many travellers choose to go to the land of zloty and pierogi, then this book has been bookmarked for you. The laughs, the landscape, the characters, the sheer beauty of it all. Come travel with me and find out for yourself what all the fuss is about.

Download or read book Mining and Scientific Press written by and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 914 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Opals from a Mexican Mine written by George F. Duysters and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Chester White Swine Record written by Chester White Swine Record Association and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 1228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Chester White Swine Record written by and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 1224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Final Proof written by Rodrigues Ottolengui and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-05-23 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: Final Proof by Rodrigues Ottolengui

Download or read book Rituals to Observe written by Ethan Laughman and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2019-09-01 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These stories amount to something more than a celebration of the holidays dotting our calendars from month to month. Even though holidays can occasion a return to the familiar, these stories challenge traditional associations. Each story serves to complicate how we observe the human observation of holidays and offers a nuanced understanding of related themes such as family and motherhood, travel, grief and mourning processes, and memory. More generally, holidays are days of observance, and that aspect alone offers a lot to unpack.