Download or read book Turquoise Treasures written by and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 1975 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full page color photos of Native American turquoise jewelry and SW scenery w/explanations on each page.
Download or read book The Turquoise Treasure written by Lynn Franklin and published by Franklin & Franklin. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pack your bags, mystery lovers, we're headed to the Southwest! Kimberley West's life takes an exciting turn when she receives a mysterious note and a rare variety of turquoise. Along with a plane ticket to Arizona, the note from a long-time friend entices Kim to join a treasure hunt. But what starts as a peaceful turquoise excavation quickly turns into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. With a killer on her trail, Kim must use her wit and cunning to solve a very modern mystery involving the legendary Montezuma's Gold. Written by an award-winning author, The Turquoise Treasure is a cozy mystery perfect for fans of David Rosenfelt, Kate Carlisle, and Kathi Daley. With a feisty heroine, charming characters, and a plot that will keep you guessing, this book will have you on the edge of your seat. What readers are saying about the series: “Took me back to that oh-so-delicious time when I couldn’t put a book down.” – 5-star review “A perfect whodunit with characters you will love and a plot that keeps you guessing until the end. Could not put it down.” – 5-star review “These are characters so real you want to call them up and visit. And get invited for dinner.” -- 5-star review
Download or read book Turquoise Treasures written by Jerry Jacka and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 1975-09-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Turquoise written by Joe Dan Lowry and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turquoise has been mined on six continents and traded by cultures throughout the world's history, including the Europeans, Chinese, Mayan, Aztec, Inca, and Southwest Native Americans. It has been set in silver and gold jewelry, cut and shaped into fetish animals, and even formed to represent gods in many religions. This gemstone is displayed in museums around the world, representing the arts and traditions of prehistoric, historic, and modern societies. Turquoise focuses on the latest information in science and art from the greatest turquoise collections around the globe.
Download or read book Turquoise written by Christine Petersen and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title introduces young readers to turquoise, the gemstone that?s name is French for ?Turkish?! Learn how turquoise is formed and where it is found. Historic and modern mining methods are detailed. The use of turquoise as a gemstone is examined including different colors and cuts. See how artisans and lapidaries create beautiful and useful jewelry with this mineral. Finally, a list of tools and tips will set young rock hounds up to unearth their own treasures. Glossary words in bold, an index, and phonetic spellings for those hard-to-pronounce geologic terms enhance and supplement the text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Download or read book Peru written by Rob Rachowiecki and published by Edizioni WhiteStar. This book was released on 2022-09-13T00:00:00+02:00 with total page 453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For those who dream of exploring the magnificent Pacific coast, contemplating the infinite beauty of the Andes and immersing themselves in the boundless Amazonian jungle--Peru awaits. This South American gem offers an enviable wealth of different landscapes and climates--and more than 5,000 archaeological sites hidden in the heart of its forests, mountains, and deserts. The country's natural bounty is unique and extreme, from the arid deserts on the Pacific coast to the highest navigable lake on the planet to the imposing tropical mountain ranges. Of course, no visit to Peru is complete without a stop at Machu Picchu, and this guide does not disappoint with an itinerary just for visiting this ancient wonder. But beyond those historic walls, expert National Geographic writers provide thousands of other suggestions to immerse yourself in the colonial streets of Lima, taste the regional food, and explore Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca empire at 11,155 (3,400 m) above sea level. In this richly illustrated guide, find excursions to rarely-visited sites including the red sand beaches of Paracas Reserve--the first UNESCO protected natural area--and insider tips on popular destinations such as Lake Titicaca and its floating villages. Plus, follow our guides through the Peruvian Amazon--the best kept secret of South America and the last virgin forests on Earth. Comprehensive, practical, and inspiring, this is the ultimate guide to well-known and hidden Peru.
Download or read book Turquoise treasures samples and mine locations of the sacred semi precious stone of the great southwest written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hidden Treasures and Secret Lives written by Michael Aris and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-10-12 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1989. This book includes the Tibetan Buddhist hagiography and concentrates on the lives of Pemalingpa (1450-1521) and the Sixth Dalai Lama (1683-1706). One of the main purposes of this study is to communicate the human qualities of these saints to a rather broader audience.
Download or read book Ancient Treasures written by Brian Haughton and published by Red Wheel/Weiser. This book was released on 2013-07-22 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of Hidden History offers a fascinating tour through centuries of buried riches, stolen artifacts, and other true tales of treasure. The allure of treasure has captivated people for centuries. But is it purely a desire for wealth that draws us to tales of hidden riches, or is it also the romantic appeal of uncovering lost ancient artifacts? The stories behind the loss and recovery of ancient treasures often read like historical suspense fiction. In Ancient Treasures, readers discover the true histories of lost hoards, looted archaeological artifacts, and sunken treasures, including: The Sevso Treasure, a hoard of large silver vessels from the late Roman Empire—estimated to be worth $200 million—looted in the 1970s and sold on the black market. The Amber Room, a chamber decoration of amber panels backed with gold leaf and mirrors, stolen by the Nazis in 1941 and brought to the castle at Königsberg in Russia, from which it disappeared. The fabulous wealth of Roman and Viking hoards buried in the ground for safekeeping, only to be unearthed centuries later by humble metal detectorists. The wrecks of the Spanish treasure fleets, whose New World plunder has been the target of elaborate salvage attempts by modern treasure hunters
Download or read book Paradise and Plumage written by Robert N. Linrothe and published by Serindia Publications, Inc.. This book was released on 2004 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lost Treasures Old Mines written by Ann Lacy and published by Sunstone Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Lost Treasures & Old Mines" brims with stories of gold fever, copper ore, and silver mining in the American Southwest.
Download or read book Tunneling for Turquoise written by Tanya Dellaccio and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The opaque, blue-green gemstone called turquoise has been mined since the time of the Ancient Egyptians. In this interesting and informative book, readers will learn about the properties of turquoise, how it's mined, and what it has been used for historically. Full-color photographs add interest to the comprehensive content. The attention-grabbing subject matter delivers the lessons of elementary science curriculum in an imaginative and exciting way.
Download or read book Beaded Jewelry written by Wendy Remmers 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: This collection will dazzle bead-happy crafters of every level. All the pieces use easy-to-master methods, including wire wrapping, weaving, crimping, stringing, and stitching, yet they’re positively boutique-worthy. Basics on the techniques, tools, and materials are thoroughly explained in an introductory section, along with advice on choosing bead combinations and arrangements. Project chapters include bracelets, earrings, necklaces, brooches, rings, and watchbands, and within an hour you can create such jeweled treasures as a Hawaiian Haku bracelet, Tropical Sunshine necklaces, Crystal Chandelier earrings, Pearl Marquise ring, and Red With Envy watch.
Download or read book Turquoise written by Christine Petersen and published by Checkerboard Library. This book was released on 2021-02-25 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title introduces young readers to turquoise, the gemstone that's name is French for Turkish! Learn how turquoise is formed and where it is found. Historic and modern mining methods are detailed. The use of turquoise as a gemstone is examined including different colors and cuts. See how artisans and lapidaries create beautiful and useful jewelry with this mineral. Finally, a list of tools and tips will set young rock hounds up to unearth their own treasures. Glossary words in bold, an index, and phonetic spellings for those hard-to-pronounce geologic terms enhance and supplement the text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book Treasures of War written by Don Stewart Nimmons and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2003-02 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Treasures of the Zuni written by Theda Bassman and published by Northland Publishing. This book was released on 1996 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These books showcase between five and six hundred items, from classics to modern innovations, from the affordable to the rare, in nearly one hundred beautiful color photographs. Complete with sections on jewelry, kachinas, baskets and plaques, pottery, paintings and new crafts, the author outlines the history of the tribes and their arts.
Download or read book The Last Layer written by Lawrence Perlman and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-04-28 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Senior Inspector Gerard de Rochenoir of the elite French National Police is attempting to solve two daring jewelry robberies in the heart of Paris when one of the victims turns up murdered. Gerards investigation takes him to the glamorous Caribbean island of St. Barth where he crosses paths with Sofia Mostov, a striking jeweler with a mysterious past and a possible link to the crimes. While Gerard keeps a suspicious eye on Mostov, he meets Catherine York, an attractive American insurance executive twenty years his junior, who happens to be investigating the same two Paris robberies as well as others that may be related. When Pierre Abou, a Sherlock Holmes obsessed cop, makes a stunning discovery at a farmhouse on the Brittany coast, the mystery begins to unravel and leads Gerard and Catherine around the world and straight to another murder. As this unlikely couple becomes intertwined in the complexities of a passionate relationship, they soon discover that Sofia Mostov is not only mysterious and beautiful, but also very dangerous.
