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The Gemstones Handbook (Properties, Identification and Use)

Arthur, Thomas

New Holland Publishers, UK

Castle Dor

Daphne

Dame Du Maurier

Sir Quiller-Couch

Literature & Fiction

Amereon Ltd

You have known me by many names, but the one that you would be most familiar with is Dracula. However, before that, I was known as Vlad, the Impaler. What you hold now in your hands is my story, the beginning of a tale that spans countless lives and countless souls. It is a tale that is not so much a tale, but instead the complete and utter truth, if truth is what you seek, which I know that it is. That is why out of the mass of hundreds, it was you who picked this book from the shelves. Do not be alarmed or think it strange that I know of this, for that is irrelevant to the course of actions that will follow. Now, it has become too late and you have begun this journey whether you wanted to or not. You see, this is a cursed book, and you are a seeker of truth, a seeker of knowledge, a seeker of the unknown. That is why you will open the pages and will look inside not knowing what to find, and afraid of seeing what I truly know of you and all of humanity. Before you go on, I warn you that what you will read inside is haunting, desolate and grim, and not civil or kind in any way. It is a story that will leave you changed and disturbed, and if that is a journey that you wish not to take, then I implore you to put me back on the shelf where you found me and leave at once from here. For now that you have read what you have read, I will call for you...always.

The Impaler (Book of Vlad)

Genre Fiction

Penman Productions

Le Morte D'arthur, Volume 1

MALORY, THOMAS

Contemporary

Nabu Press

"Gemstones" is a comprehensive guide to the fascinating world of precious gems and ornamental stones. As well as the naturally occurring minerals that have long been prized as gemstones, such as diamonds, emeralds and rubies, the book covers 'organic gems', including pearls, amber and coral, and synthetic gems and stimulants, or imitations. There is an introductory section that examines the appeal of gemstones, the history and the popularity of collecting, the basic rock types, principles of crystal formation and physical properties, while the main encyclopedic section provides information on the origins and makeup of over 200 major stones, their properties and qualities, as well as major world sources. The latter sections of the book cover the cutting and finishing processes, the ways in which stones can be enhanced or 'improved' and offers pointers on starting a collection and exploring the subject in greater depth.

Gemstones

Science & Math

Earth Sciences

Roli Books Pvt. Ltd.

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