Download or read book The Spirit of the Turquoise Necklace written by Bob Shumaker and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2005-05-11 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: all have gifts that we are born with. Well, my gift is the ability to communicate with animals..." In Book One of the Schmooney Trilogies, TheSecret of the Enchanted Forest, Austin Cook discovered his special gift while visiting Mountview, the beautiful town where his Uncle Steve lives. It is now several months later, and he returns to Mountview for the summer, hoping to learn more about his gift, and more about the legend of the Schmooney, a magical creature purported to live deep in the forest. He must also decipher the message of the beautiful Indian princess who has appeared to him in a dream, begging for his help. But first, Austin is on a frantic quest to locate the source of the mysterious and deadly pollution in a local lake. When the frightening answer is revealed, finds himself locked in a battle with an evil land developer who wants to bury his devastating secret at any cost - a secret which could create an environmental disaster for all of the residents of Mountview. Come along on the adventure of a lifetime in this second book of The Schmooney Trilogies. Austin, Katie, Uncle Steve and Amy must race against the clock to prevent DeWitt Pickett from enacting his sinister plan. Will learn more about his special Will he finally discover the secret of the legend of the Schmooney? The adventure continues...
Download or read book Art of Turquoise written by Mary Emmerling and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turquoise and silver is an icon of the American Southwest. For generations, people have ogled these gemstones in pawn shops, jewelry shops and antiques stores, looking for a special piece of Native American jewelry that speaks to their heart. Southwest jewelry is now valued and collected around the world. Photographs of collectible pieces reveal what the attraction is about. Whether in shades of pale aqua or deeper aquamarine, blue or jade green, Mary Emmerling reveals that the collector's hunt is about color. And beyond jewelry, the color turquoise appears throughout the Southwest in architecture and decoration. After all, it's the color of calm.
Download or read book Van Cleef and Arpels the Spirit of Beauty written by and published by Xavier Barral. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This sumptuous clothbound volume reviews the history of the legendary French perfume, watch and jewelry designers Van Cleef & Arpels. The Paris-based company's prestige stems from a long list of prominent commissionsissued by royal and imperial courts, financiers and industrial magnates, and its work resides in prominent treasuries worldwide. The full range of Van Cleef & Arpels' extraordinary jewelry has now been reassembled from numerous private collections and public museums, and is presented here together for the first time. The designs are grouped under four different headings: "Spirit of Beauty," "Spirit of Elegance," "Spirit of Adventure" and "Incarnation." The photographer for this book is Patrick Gries of La Fondation Cartier; an introduction by the great movie actress Catherine Deneuve sums up the elegance of the Van Cleef & Arpels style.
Download or read book The Curse of the Golden Gato written by Bob Shumaker and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2005-10-13 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What had she just told me? My gift could develop into something very powerfulthat I should be careful who I share this withwith the gift comes responsibility. What did all this mean? In Book One of the Schmooney Trilogies, The Secret of the Enchanted Forest, Austin Cook discovered that his special gift was the ability to communicate with animals. In Book Two, The Spirit of the Turquoise Necklace, he needed to decipher the mysterious message of a beautiful Indian princess in order to save an entire town from toxic pollution. Now, Austin and his sister Katie have returned to Mountview for the summer to work at the Nature Center. But when Austins special friend Sarah, a Schmooney,gets sick, they must help her find the cure in the mountains of North Carolina. What they dont know is that their paths will cross with the very dangerous Calvin and Woodrow Garner, two brothers searching for gold in the very same mountains, seeking the answer to The Legend of the Golden Gato. Come along on the adventure of a lifetime in the third book of The Schmooney Trilogies. Austin, Katie, Uncle Steve and Amy are in a race against time to not only save Sarah, but to outwit the menacing Garner brothers while threatened with avalanches and deadly mountain lions! Will they be able to save Sarah in time? Will they escape the clutches of the Garner brothers? And will they find out the truth of The Curse of the Golden Gato? The adventure continues
Download or read book The Essential Guide to Crystals Minerals and Stones written by Margaret Ann Lembo and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2013 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Improve your life on all levels--mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually--with this essential reference guide to 160 easily-procured crystals, minerals, and stones. Packed with practical knowledge and 190 beautiful full-color photos, this easy-to-use handbook will teach you all about the gemstone world. Each page provides you with concise information: stone name and properties, color, corresponding chakra, planet, element, zodiac sign, numerological association, and mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual uses. Margaret Ann Lembo's metaphysical crystal directory will also give you Mohs scale ratings, divinatory meanings, and a series of positive affirmations for each stone. Learn how to charge, cleanse, and use gemstones in healing grids, plus how to use them as oracles for personal development and spiritual awakening. Praise: "When energetically used with the understandings and tips provided in this A-Z essential guide, all good things are possible. Your 'everything' go-to for crystals!"--Cyndi Dale, bestselling author of The Complete Book of Chakra Healing and Beyond Soul Mates "A must-have guide for anyone who even enjoys picking up rocks. Her straight-from-the-hip approach is matched by her passion, love and knowledge of each and every geode, multifaceted crystal, and everything in between."--Joan Ranquet, author of Communication with All Life
Download or read book In the Spirit of Capri written by Pamela Fiori and published by Editions Assouline. This book was released on 2009 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Capri is one of the world's chicest destinations: the European pleasure island. It is a place where well-tanned Italians share the island's beauty with celebrities and emphatic island lovers: from limoncello, the native digestivo, to its eponymous Capri gants, to the Bright turquoise jewelry and bejeweled sandals made famous by its glamorous denizens. In a tribute to the isle adored by literary icons and the jet set alike, author Pamela Fiori describes, through resonant texts and vibrant images, the effortless charm of this island.
Download or read book North American Indian Jewelry and Adornment written by Lois Sherr Dubin and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2003-06-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the traditional adornment of North American Indians, covering the furs of the subarctic, the shells of the woodland tribes, the plateau area beadwork, the Northwest Coast jewelers, and the turquoise of the Southwest.
Download or read book Southwestern Indian Jewelry written by Dexter Cirillo and published by Rizzoli International Publications. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dazzling exploration of both traditional and contemporary jewelry. Spectacular photographs of the beautiful jewelry and sensitive portraits of the artists combine with an insightful, informative text to capture the spirit of this work and of the cultures from which it springs. Includes a collector's guide and a directory of sources. 210 illustrations, 155 in full color.
Download or read book Healing Jewelry written by Mickey Baskett and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents instructions explaining how to create beautiful pieces of jewelry that use stones and beads designed to improve the wearer's health and well-being.
Download or read book Clean My Space written by Melissa Maker and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-03-07 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The wildly popular YouTube star behind Clean My Space presents the breakthrough solution to cleaning better with less effort Melissa Maker is beloved by fans all over the world for her completely re-engineered approach to cleaning. As the dynamic new authority on home and living, Melissa knows that to invest any of our precious time in cleaning, we need to see big, long-lasting results. So, she developed her method to help us get the most out of our effort and keep our homes fresh and welcoming every day. In her long-awaited debut book, she shares her revolutionary 3-step solution: • Identify the most important areas (MIAs) in your home that need attention • Select the proper products, tools, and techniques (PTT) for the job • Implement these new cleaning routines so that they stick Clean My Space takes the chore out of cleaning with Melissa’s incredible tips and cleaning hacks (the power of pretreating!) her lightning fast 5-10 minute “express clean” routines for every room when time is tightest, and her techniques for cleaning even the most daunting places and spaces. And a big bonus: Melissa gives guidance on the best non-toxic, eco-conscious cleaning products and offers natural cleaning solution recipes you can make at home using essential oils to soothe and refresh. With Melissa’s simple groundbreaking method you can truly live in a cleaner, more cheerful, and calming home all the time.
Download or read book Collector s Guide written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Collector’s Guide strives to be a trusted partner in the business of art by being the most knowledgeable, helpful and friendly resource to New Mexico’s artists, art galleries, museums and art service providers. Through a printed guidebook, the World Wide Web and weekly radio programs, we serve art collectors and others seeking information about the art and culture of New Mexico.
Download or read book Bead Journey written by Editors of Bead&Button Magazine and published by Kalmbach Books. This book was released on 2013-03-20 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty-five projects from the BeadStyle Around the World special issue and eight new projects showcase beads and jewelry styles from all over the globe. The step-by-step photos and instructions and projects from Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, make this an easy-to-follow and unique beading guide you’ll want to learn from.
Download or read book Los Angeles Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 2002-05 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Los Angeles magazine is a regional magazine of national stature. Our combination of award-winning feature writing, investigative reporting, service journalism, and design covers the people, lifestyle, culture, entertainment, fashion, art and architecture, and news that define Southern California. Started in the spring of 1961, Los Angeles magazine has been addressing the needs and interests of our region for 48 years. The magazine continues to be the definitive resource for an affluent population that is intensely interested in a lifestyle that is uniquely Southern Californian.
Download or read book The Shadow Child written by Shawna A. Grey, MA and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2016-05-11 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about Ms Greys spiritual awaking, and the voice she heard from Spirit, that led her through many challenges, and encouraged her to continue to seek her true potential. Ms Grey talks of her abusive marriage and how she dealt with the death of her only son.
Download or read book Every Breath You Take written by Chris Marie Green and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of the Vampire Babylon series and Only the Good Die Young presents another ghost story... Ever wonder what happens after you die? Well, as a ghost, Jensen Murphy could tell you—and the truth is much stranger than anything you could imagine… I never accomplished much when I was alive. As an average eighties California beach bum, I, Jensen Murphy, didn’t have any direction. But since I’ve joined Boo World, I’ve found a calling. Now, I’m a supernatural investigator, using my ghostly skills to spook confessions out of bad guys. But being a paranormal PI is taking its toll. Spirits are hounding me for justice day and night, and, now, a ghost hunting TV show is digging up dirt on my unsavory demise that I’d rather keep buried. Worst of all, a seriously evil specter is making my afterlife hell by hurting the people and ghosts I care about. To stop him, I’ll need assistance from a higher power—only the price I’ll have to pay for that help could be my very soul…
Download or read book Casino to Die For written by Lani Robson Remender and published by Coronet Publishing. This book was released on 2003-12 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jim Ryan, a Harley-riding defense lawyer, has a new secretary, Jennie Bond, and a new Internet videophone. A glitch occurs that thrust both of them onto the grid of mysteries and murders that span a thousand years in Arizona. The year is 2002, but a dramatic shift opens a window to the past into the land of the River People, known today as the Hohokam of Central Arizona. Then, with historical insight, the reader returns to the present, where the building of the new Kamaho Casino on ancestral tribal land forges an amalgam of present and past. Soon after the casino's gambling operation begins, the son of the tribal leader is brutally murdered. The murdered man's sister is arrested for the crime, and when Jim Ryan is hired to defend her, he finds himself in the center of several mysteries, each leading in a different direction. One leads to an ancient treasure; another leads to the Reggio Family and their political toadies. And once the clues begin to pile up, he finds that the woman with whom he's been in a romatic relationship is in the middle of it all.
Download or read book Shop Tucson written by Susan L. Miller and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2006-11-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Live in Tucson or plan on visiting soon and (this is important) have wads of cash and/or credit burning fresh holes in your designer jeans? Susan L. Miller's weekly column appeared in the Tucson Shopper for over two years. Focusing on locally owned, independent businesses, she outlines dozens of irresistible opportunities to unload excess funds and exercise your plastic when the cash runs out. Put the laughs back in your shopping cart...whether it's food, hobbies, art, music, books, pets, gifts, pawn shops, vintage clothing, tools or cars, you'll find it here. And don't miss the small but satisfying "Protecting the Family Jewels" Chapter. Email Susan at: [email protected]
