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The internationally best-selling fantasy -- now in paperback. Over the last two years, fifteen-year-old Flavia Bujor became a media sensation around the world with her much-heralded fantasy debut, The Prophecy of the Stones . The novel was published in more than twenty-one countries, and Flavia appeared in countless magazines and on television programs including The Today Show . The Prophecy of the... (more)

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic

by Scott Cunningham

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic The Classic Guide to Crystal, Gem, and Metal Magic Practice an ancient magic that is both natural and powerful—the elemental Earth magic of rock, stone, and metal. This comprehensive and clear guidebook by Scott Cunningham has introduced over 200,000 readers to the secrets of over 100 gems and metals. Learn how to find and cleanse... (more)

Deltora Quest Complete Boxed Set, Books 1-8: The Forests of Silence, The Lake of Tears, City of the Rats, The Shifting Sands, Dread Mountain, The Maze of the Beast, The Valley of the Lost, and Return to Del

Deltora Quest Complete Boxed Set, Books 1-8: The Forests of Silence, The Lake of Tears, City of the Rats, The Shifting Sands, Dread Mountain, The Maze of the Beast, The Valley of the Lost, and Return to Del

by Emily Rodda

The evil Shadow Lord is plotting to invade the land of Deltora and enslave its people. All that stands against him is a boy named Lief and his band of unlikely companions, who are determined to recover the magic Belt of Deltora with its seven stones of great and mysterious power and to rid their land of the Shadow Lord forever, no matter what the cost.Rodda's bestselling easy-to-read fantasy series about a... (more)

Elenium: Book 1

The Diamond Throne

by David Eddings

Sparhawk, Pandion Knight, and Queen's Champion have returned to Elenia after ten years of exile, only to find young Queen Ehlanda trapped in a block of ensorcelled crystal. As Sparhawk sets out to find a cure for Ehlana, he discovers that only he can defeat the evil plots that threaten her rule....

Love Is in the Earth: A Kaleidoscope of Crystals (Love is in the Earth)

Love Is in the Earth: A Kaleidoscope of Crystals (Love is in the Earth)

by Melody

So Long, See You Tomorrow (Vintage International)

So Long, See You Tomorrow (Vintage International)

by William Maxwell

On an Illinois farm in the 1920s, a man is murdered, and in the same moment the tenous friendship between two lonely boys comes to an end. In telling their interconnected stories, American Book Award winner William delivers a masterfully restrained and magically evocative meditation on the past. "A small, perfect novel."--Washington Post Book World.

Psychic Eye Mystery

A Vision of Murder

by Victoria Laurie

Professional psychic Abby Cooper has invested in a fixer-upper, hoping to make a killing in the real estate market. But a killing of another kind puts her plans awry, as the ghost of a murdered woman and some troublesome poltergeists lead her into a mystery that stretches all the way back to World War II.

500 Earrings: New Directions in Contemporary Jewelry

500 Earrings: New Directions in Contemporary Jewelry

by Lark

Poring through the beautiful images in this exquisite gallery of earrings is like stepping inside a jewelry store filled with remarkable pieces from the finest contemporary jewelers. Juried by award-winning designer Alan Revere, the earrings range from the classic to the avant-garde, and come from an international array of artists, including Cynthia Eid, Rachelle Thiewes, and Jeff and Susan Wise. Their materials... (more)

The Wild Inside: Sierra Club's Guide to the Great IndoorsLinda Allison

The Wild Inside: Sierra Club's Guide to the Great Indoors

by Linda Allison

Introduces the basic principles of physics, geology, weather, electricity, and natural history through everyday activities in a house.

GEMSTONES OF THE WORLD

National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals (Audubon Society Field Guide)

National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals (Audubon Society Field Guide)

by Charles Wesley Chesterman

Perfect for mountain climbers and hikers, this valuable reference covers more rocks and minerals in North America than any other available guide. 794 full-color photographs depict all the important rocks, gems, and minerals -- in many variations of color and crystal form -- and the natural environments in which they occur; written descriptions provide information on field marks, similar rocks and minerals,... (more)

Elizabeth Taylor: My Love Affair with Jewelry

Elizabeth Taylor: My Love Affair with Jewelry

by Ruth A. Peltason, Elizabeth Taylor

"Here, in my own words and as I remember them, are my cherished stories about a lifetime of fun and love and laughter...I've never thought of my jewelry as trophies. I'm here to take care of it and to love it, for we are only temporary custodians of beauty." --Elizabeth Taylor She has mesmerized movie audiences since her debut in National Velvet at the age of twelve, dazzled both men and women with her... (more)

Simply Silver, Simply Gold: Designs for Creating Precious Bead Jewelry

Simply Silver, Simply Gold: Designs for Creating Precious Bead Jewelry

by Nancy Alden

Create your own stunning silver and gold jewelry. Nancy Alden, jewelry designer and cofounder of the famed Beadworks bead stores, shows you the secrets to making gold and silver jewelry worthy of Tiffany or Bergdorf Goodman—but with a personal touch and at a fraction of the jewelry store’s price. For beginners as well as more experienced jewelry-makers, Simply Silver, Simply Gold walks you through 50 projects... (more)

Move to Strike

by Perri O'Shaughnessy

New York Times bestselling author Perri O'Shaughnessy takes the courtroom thriller to breathtaking new heights in Move to Strike , a page-turning masterpiece of suspense that brings back attorney Nina Reilly, hailed by critics as "one of the most interesting heroines in legal thrillers today" ( San Jose Mercury News ). Nina Reilly thought she'd seen it all. An attorney and single mother, Nina isn't afraid to... (more)

Complete Metalsmith, Professional Edition

Complete Metalsmith, Professional Edition

by Tim McCreight

This handsome book is twice as large as the STUDENT EDITION. IT COVERS THE SAME MATERIAL, but goes into greater depth. A rigid fabric cover and elastic band makes this a place to store sketches and notes; more than a book, it's a practical tool.

The Crystal Handbook (Signet)

by Kevin Sullivan

Discoveries: Diamonds and Precious Stones (Discoveries (Abrams))

Discoveries: Diamonds and Precious Stones (Discoveries (Abrams))

by Patrick Voillot

Glittering jewels and precious stones, diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires have from time immemorial held a special fascination because of their rarity and beauty. This book examines the techniques involved in mining, cutting and trading in gems - the incredible transformation of precious stones from works of nature to works of art - and the legends associated with such famous stones as the Koh-i-Noor diamond... (more)

Gem Magic: The Wonder of Your BirthstoneCornelia Parkinson

Gem Magic: The Wonder of Your Birthstone

by Cornelia M. Parkinson

Simon and Schuster's Guide to gems and precious stones

Simon and Schuster's Guide to gems and precious stones

by Curzio Cipriani

Simon & Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones provides both the connoisseur and the casual collector with a compact, easy-to-use volume describing more than 100 rare varieties of minerals whose beauty and mystery have possessed our imaginations from time immemorial. More than 450 brilliant photographs accompany profiles of each gem, covering such aspects as appearance, physical properties -- density,... (more)

HCI Remixed: Reflections on Works That Have Influenced the HCI Community

HCI Remixed: Reflections on Works That Have Influenced the HCI Community

Over almost three decades, the field of human-computer interaction (HCI) has produced a rich and varied literature. Although the focus of attention today is naturally on new work, older contributions that played a role in shaping the trajectory and character of the field have much to tell us. The contributors to HCI Remixed were asked to reflect on a single work at least ten years old that influenced their... (more)

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The Prophecy of the Stones

by Flavia Bujor