Download or read book The Beauty Of A Diamond written by Dan Clouser and published by Urlink Print & Media, LLC. This book was released on 2021-06-30 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Beauty of a Diamond, Through the Eyes of Coach demonstrates Dan's ability to adapt, adjust and trust throughout his life on and off the playing field. His story offers the key ingredients in how to become part of the change one wishes to see in the world. Dan has made a tremendous impact in the lives of many young people through sport over many years in a career dedicated in building something greater than oneself with no ask in return other than to reach out a hand to all of those in life that need one. His love and respect for the sport of baseball, mixed with his relentless conviction and passion of leaving it better than he found it, opened the doors of opportunity for so many in his community. He and his non-profit, the BIG Vision Foundation, planted seeds for the next generation, both male and female, and those seeds are blooming far and wide in all aspects of life. Dan's vulnerability and openness in his book is a pure validation of what Faith over Fear looks like as page after page one will read the tests that ultimately became testimonies in his life. This book will leave you patiently awaiting to see what God's next calling has on Dan, his beloved wife Sandy and dog Youk as they hit the open road and continue to be a light for all they cross paths with. Michelle Delloso 1994 Colorado Silver Bullets Founder, Go Girl Futures Program The Beauty of a Diamond, Through the Eyes of a Coach, is a book for you, your team (does not have to be sports related) and should be a must read for the leadership in your organization. This book speaks to the power of resiliency, passion and the power of letting go. Our stories and our work are different from Dan's but we have all experienced major setbacks, hope for the future, visioning and change. As you read about Dan's journey in this book, you will see glimpses of yourself and you will be moved by his vulnerability and also his strength. A must read for anyone who wants to continue to move forward as life throws them constant setbacks and changes. Toni Reece Owner, The PEOPLE Academy Founder, The PEOPLE Chronicles

Download or read book Like a Diamond in the Sky written by Elizabeth Brown and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2022-02-15 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story behind the classic and universally recognized rhyme! This luminous picture book biography shines a light on the little-known poet and author of the beloved lullaby. Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are. Did you ever wonder who wrote that famous verse? In the days when most girls were brought up to run a home, Jane Taylor had a different kind of education in the English countryside, where she was inspired by nature and the stars, and dreamed of becoming a writer. But in the late 1700s, it was not considered proper for women to be writers. Jane and other female poets were shunned, unable to use their own names when published.But Jane did write, and she never forgot her love for the beauty of nature and the glow of stars, or her desire to write for children. Her published poetry became universally known for generations to come: Twinkle, twinkle little star. This lyrical and luminous biography shines a light on the unsung poet who wrote the words of our most enduring lullaby, and features stunning artwork reflecting the world, the stars, and the story behind the poem that we all know so well.

Download or read book Seeking the beauty of a diamond written by Aiki Aoki and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Beauty of Listening written by Linda Eve Diamond and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2014-01-05 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Beauty of Listening" explores and honors the ever-challenging art and skill of listening. Inside these pages, you'll meet paper dolls and monsters, writers at work and words at play, and you'll find many open questions of perspective. While each poem tells its own story, the collection also tells a larger listening story. From thoughts on where listening begins to the evolution of words and communication styles, the story leads into the deep need for listening time, both inner and interpersonal. Inner listening is explored from intuition to where inner and interpersonal listening entwine, making self-awareness essential for truly listening to others. The final section, Last Words, includes an uplifting poem for paper dolls, the thoroughly unhindered perspective of a ghost, and a vision of the last printed page. "The Beauty of Listening" is a journey filled with moments of awareness, meaningful connections, humor, folly, and the gentle reminder that listening is not as simple as it seems.

Download or read book A Diamond in the Dust written by Frauke Bolten-Boshammer and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-10-23 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The powerful true story of how one woman turned outback dust into a diamond empire Within minutes of landing in Kununurra, Frauke Bolten had made up her mind to get on a plane back home to Germany. It was 1981 and the dusty frontier town was no place for a woman. However, Frauke stayed, determined to help her husband carve out a new life farming. Tragedy struck just three years later when Friedrich took his own life and she was left to raise their family alone. Twenty-six years after she sold her first necklace off the back porch, Kimberley Fine Diamonds in Kununurra is now home to one of the world’s largest collections of Argyle pink diamonds, with a client list that includes Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman. Frauke is credited for not only pioneering an industry, but for putting the tiny outback town and its precious diamonds on the map. A Diamond in the Dust is a tale of love and loss, hardship and heartache, but ultimately the inspiring story of how a young girl from Germany overcame tragedy to pioneer a diamond empire in one of the most unforgiving terrains on earth.

Download or read book The Nature of Diamonds written by George E. Harlow and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The paragon of physical perfection and a sparkling example of Earth's forces at work, the diamond has fascinated all realms of society, from Russian tsars and Hollywood stars to scientists and brides-to-be. The Nature of Diamonds is an authoritative and richly illustrated look at nature's most coveted gem. Leading geologists, gemologists, physicists, and cultural observers cover every facet of the stone, from its formation in the depths of the Earth and its explosive ascent to the surface, to its economic, regal, social, and technological roles. The book takes the reader to cutting-edge research on the frontiers of diamond exploration and exploitation, from Arctic wastes to laboratories that create industrial diamonds for cutting tools that slice through rock. Charting the history of mining from its origins in India and Brazil, the book follows the diamond rush in South Africa to today's high-tech enterprises. It provides a glimpse into the economics of the diamond trade, and an overview of diamond cutting, from the rough uncut stones in early Indian and Roman jewelry to the multifaceted stones we see today. The cultural history of the diamond as both a revered and a social symbol is explored, from its early history as the exclusive property of royalty to today's brilliant-laden jewelry as an emblem of wealth and status. The engaging text is complemented by more than 200 lavish illustrations which span fine art, earth science, and cultural studies and capture the brilliance and beauty of this extraordinary gem.

Download or read book The Diamond Process written by Veronica Krestow and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all strive to be happy, peaceful, and healthy, yet why is it that so few people are? Why is living in upset, stress and overwhelm the norm and how can we pivot ourselves into a more joyful, thriving life? In this transformational 7-step guide Veronica Krestow reveals to you the one core trap that keeps people feeling lost and stuck in everyday life while offering a simple, immediate way to being unshakably "at home" in yourself and on purpose in your life. If you have ever felt like no one really "gets you" or sees the real you, this book will help you transform at the root, feeling connected, confident, and innately valuable. Using radically honest personal stories and practical, inspiring solutions that work, Veronica guides you on a journey that has the power to awaken your full potential, making the most challenging of times into the most exciting. Get ready. This special edition illustrated book is not passive information. It is an alive, liberating experience designed to lead you home to the whole, magnificent, authentic YOU!

Download or read book Beautiful Mess written by Diamond Rio and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2009-09-14 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can a band comprised of six very talented but very different musicians make a difference with their music? What made it possible for Diamond Rio to weather the storms inherent in the fickle world of fame and fortune and go more than two decades without a single lineup change? Any reader in search of transparency and a behind-the-scenes look into the life of the band as a unit as well as the individual lives of the players and singers will be well satisfied. Can true loyalty exist within the competitive, seemingly unforgiving music industry? In Beautiful Mess Marty Roe, Dan Truman, Jimmy Olander, Brian Prout, Gene Johnson, and Dana Williams each has an entire chapter devoted to his personal and professional life. The book’s tone is a welcome rarity—not written from one player’s perspective, but from all six as they “meet in the middle.” Beautiful Mess is a wild ride from the edge of disaster and a little-known secret to an ongoing heart-warming revival.

Download or read book The Diamond Book written by Michael Freedman and published by Irwin Professional Publishing. This book was released on 1980 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Diamonds written by Renee Newman and published by Firefly Books. This book was released on 2021-10 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beauty and sparkle and mystique of diamonds is unmatched by that of any other gem in the world. Since early times, diamonds have been treasured as good luck charms, remarkable tools and status symbols and have been worn, collected and presented as lavish gifts. Today, diamonds remain among the most sought-after gemstones and continue to hold their value through good times and bad. In Diamonds, author Renée Newman, a graduate gemologist and author of many trade-level handbooks on gemstones, invites the reader on a journey into the fascinating world of diamonds. This lavishly illustrated guide -- which features hundreds of photos, maps and diagrams -- covers everything from mining, cutting and evaluating diamonds to the romantic histories of some of the world's most valuable stones. Diamonds includes chapters on: What a diamond is -- its significance from antiquity to the present day and what it represents from different perspectives The process and history of mining diamonds -- the locations (both modern and historical) as well as the techniques used to mine diamonds The evolution of diamond cutting -- how a diamond is processed and what are the key cuts and shapes to know Diamond jewelry through the ages -- how diamonds have been used in jewelry from pre-Georgian times to today Evaluating and pricing diamonds -- how diamonds are priced based on their many value factors, such as color, carat weight, cut, clarity, and so on Man-made diamonds The remarkable benefits of diamonds. As beautiful as they are precious and as useful as they are decorative, diamonds continue to fascinate and allure. Diamonds will be a welcome guide for anyone who has felt the romance and power of these fascinating gems. It will also be a useful resource for professionals in the jewelry trade.

Download or read book Dazzling Diamonds written by Lorraine Harrison and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2017-07-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How are diamonds formed? Where do they come from? The answers to these questions and more can be found in this exciting look at a popular gemstone. The science and technology involved in creating a sparkling gem from an uncut diamond is fully explored, giving readers an in-depth look at how diamond rings, bracelets, necklaces, and more are made. Fun fact boxes highlight additional information, and striking photographs illustrate the beauty of these natural jewels.

Download or read book Hope Diamond written by Richard Kurin and published by Smithsonian Institution. This book was released on 2017-02-28 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An entertaining and well-researched history of the Hope diamond Since its discovery in seventeenth-century India, the Hope diamond, a glimmering deep blue gem weighing over 45 carats, has been shrouded in mystery and steeped in intrigue. In this groundbreaking work, Dr. Richard Kurin goes beyond the speculation to reveal the truth behind a legendary stone. Kurin, a cultural anthropologist, spent more than a decade on the trail of the legendary gem. But the 'curse' that surrounds it, which Kurin puts to rest once and for all, is only one small piece of a long and lustrous story that moves between ancient religion and modern magic, royal power and class rivalry, revenge and greed. Richly illustrated, Hope Diamond works in a grand historical tradition: depicting the specific to reveal the universal.

Download or read book Flight of the Diamond Smugglers A Tale of Pigeons Obsession and Greed Along Coastal South Africa written by Matthew Gavin Frank and published by Liveright Publishing. This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Unforgettable. . . . An outstanding adventure in its lyrical, utterly compelling, and heartbreaking investigations of the world of diamond smuggling.” —Aimee Nezhukumatathil For nearly eighty years, a huge portion of coastal South Africa was closed off to the public. With many of its pits now deemed “overmined” and abandoned, American journalist Matthew Gavin Frank sets out across the infamous Diamond Coast to investigate an illicit trade that supplies a global market. Immediately, he became intrigued by the ingenious methods used in facilitating smuggling particularly, the illegal act of sneaking carrier pigeons onto mine property, affixing diamonds to their feet, and sending them into the air. Entering Die Sperrgebiet (“The Forbidden Zone”) is like entering an eerie ghost town, but Frank is surprised by the number of people willing—even eager—to talk with him. Soon he meets Msizi, a young diamond digger, and his pigeon, Bartholomew, who helps him steal diamonds. It’s a deadly game: pigeons are shot on sight by mine security, and Msizi knows of smugglers who have disappeared because of their crimes. For this, Msizi blames “Mr. Lester,” an evil tall-tale figure of mythic proportions. From the mining towns of Alexander Bay and Port Nolloth, through the “halfway” desert, to Kleinzee’s shores littered with shipwrecks, Frank investigates a long overlooked story. Weaving interviews with local diamond miners who raise pigeons in secret with harrowing anecdotes from former heads of security, environmental managers, and vigilante pigeon hunters, Frank reveals how these feathered bandits became outlaws in every mining town. Interwoven throughout this obsessive quest are epic legends in which pigeons and diamonds intersect, such as that of Krishna’s famed diamond Koh-i-Noor, the Mountain of Light, and that of the Cherokee serpent Uktena. In these strange connections, where truth forever tangles with the lore of centuries past, Frank is able to contextualize the personal grief that sent him, with his wife Louisa in the passenger seat, on this enlightening journey across parched lands. Blending elements of reportage, memoir, and incantation, Flight of the Diamond Smugglers is a rare and remarkable portrait of exploitation and greed in one of the most dangerous areas of coastal South Africa. With his sovereign prose and insatiable curiosity, Matthew Gavin Frank “reminds us that the world is a place of wonder if only we look” (Toby Muse).

Download or read book On a Beautiful Day written by Lucy Diamond and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2018-01-11 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On a Beautiful Day is an uplifting and inspiring novel from bestselling author Lucy Diamond. A transformative tale of friendship and love amidst life's unforeseen twists. 'A new Lucy Diamond book is one of the happiest highlights of my calendar' – Katie Fforde, author of A Country Escape What starts as a joyous birthday lunch in Manchester spirals into stark, life-altering moments, as the friends bear witness to a shocking accident. For Laura, it’s a wake-up call to heed the ticking of her biological clock. Sensible Jo finds herself throwing caution to the wind in a new relationship. Eve, who has been trying to ignore the worrying lump in her breast, feels helpless and out of control. And happy-go-lucky India is drawn to one of the victims of the accident, causing long-buried secrets to rise to the surface.. On a Beautiful Day is a novel about the startling and unexpected turns life can take. It’s about luck – good and bad – and about finding bravery and resilience when your world is in turmoil. Above all, it’s about friendship, togetherness and hope.

Download or read book The Diamond Cutter written by Michael Roach and published by Image Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The well-known teacher of Tibetan Buddhism shares his proven trategies for achieving success in business and personal life, drawing on the ancient texts of the Diamond Sutra and other commentaries to shed new light into the timeless traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Reprint.

Download or read book The Diamond written by John Kay and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-25 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Diamond: Its History, Importance and Value This book, therefore, is written to arouse a keener interest in the diamond and for those who desire to know more about it without delving too deeply into a scientific examination. 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 The Diamond Mentality written by Tyrone E. Boyce and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people desire a happy, peaceful life. What's the use of being wealthy and having loads of worry and anxiety? You can't really enjoy your wealth. You are robbed of your happiness. To tell you the truth, it doesn't matter if you're rich or poor. You cannot enjoy life and extract all its benefits if you are bogged down with worry and anxiety. Worry and anxiety lead to stress, and stress leads to poor health and a shortened life. This book, The Diamond Mentality, teaches you six principles that empowers you to move from a life of worry and stress to a life free of those burdens. When someone tries to dump their burdens on you, you'll be able to respond with gratitude and a healthy dose of attitude. Every part of your life is enriched as a result of The Diamond Mentality and you'll be able to embrace joy, peace, and happiness daily. Ending each day with lots of energy for your loved ones and yourself. Whether you're rich, poor or in-between, you can live a good life. You can have The Diamond Mentality!