<p>Alphabetically arranged and extensively cross-referenced, this useful book treats every aspect of jewellery making, included are entries on tools and techniques; precious and non-precious metals and gemstones; the history of jewellery from Ancient Egypt to the present day; and biographies of notable jewellers of the past. There is also a wealth of practical information and background on such topics as the folklore of gemstones and jewellery. Extensively illustrated with sharp ink drawings.</p>

An Illustrated Dictionary of Jewellery

Anita Mason

Diane Packer

Reference

Harper&Row

First published in 1994, this is an incisive analysis of a woman caught  up in evil, a viscerally realistic novel about a Nazi test pilot loosely  based on the life of Third Reich heroine Hanna Reitsch (1912-1979).Obsessed with flying since childhood, blonde, blue-eyed Frederika Kurtz defies her disapproving physician father and becomes a glider pilot, rising to chief test pilot for Hitler's air force. Boldly making her way in a man's world, Frederika, because of her gender, as well as her exceptional abilities, becomes something of a celebrity, and meets many of the leading figures in the Nazi party, including Hitler and Himmler. He is repelled by the Nazis' brutality, yet captivated by what she perceives as their idealistic commitment to Germany's regeneration. She tests a piloted version of the V-1 rocket and consorts with top Nazi officials, including a general who commits suicide after his tendered resignation is refused.Visiting the Russian front, Frederika witnesses civilian women stripped naked and gassed to death in an SS van. Realizing she has made a pact with the devil, she takes sick leave and becomes an ambulance worker in Germany. Her live-in lesbian love affair with a divorced neighbor ends when the woman, whose Communist father was killed in a Nazi prison camp, walks out, fearful of endangering Frederika. As the novel closes, Frederika, whisked away to Hitler's bunker, watches the Fuhrer and Eva Braun during their final, madness-filled days, then narrowly escapes.

Angel

Literature & Fiction

Contemporary

Penguin Books, Ltd.

<p>Spine creased, page edges tanned. Shipped from the U.K. All orders received before 3pm sent that weekday.</p>

The Illusionist

Hamish Hamilton Ltd.

The War Against Chaos (Abacus Books)

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Thrillers & Suspense

Abacus Books (Sphere)

Shipwrecked on the cost of Aztec Mexico, Geronimo is one of only two men to survive the sinking of their great Spanish galleon. Taken in by the winic Indians, Geronimo learns that if he is to survive, he must abandon his European customs and language and learn to live as the Indians do. Ten years pass, and one day a man comes with a bag of dazzling jewels and buys Geronimo's freedom from his winic master. Hernan Cortes calls Geronimo back from the jungle to his new exploration fleet waiting nearby. Charismatic, plotting and seductive, Cortes quickly understands the value of having Geronimo in his inner circle as a translator who can help facilitate his vision of plunder, religious conversion and conquest of these 'primitive peoples'. Geronimo understands too late that he now has no choice but to betray the very people who saved his life and taught him about the beauty of living. What follows is two-stranded tale: at once an action-packed, lush, and lyrical story of political manipulation, destruction, passionate love - and the end of one of the greatest empires on earth.

The Right Hand of the Sun

John Murray

From the Booker-shortlisted author of 'The Illusionist' comes a tale of political manipulation, destruction and passionate love set during the time of the Spanish Conquistadors. After years of living among the Winic Indians of Mexico, Geronimo is faced with the prospect of betraying those same Indians."

Hodder Hb

World of Rocks and Minerals

Osprey

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