Author: R. Jackson Kathy R. Jackson
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1426924550
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
Follows the trials and tribulations of Pearl, a witty, down-home southern matriarch, from her birth on a Mississippi farm in the 1930s through her move to St. Louis, where she marries, raises a family, and coverts to Catholicism.
My Box of Jewels
Author: R. Jackson Kathy R. Jackson
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1426924550
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
Follows the trials and tribulations of Pearl, a witty, down-home southern matriarch, from her birth on a Mississippi farm in the 1930s through her move to St. Louis, where she marries, raises a family, and coverts to Catholicism.
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1426924550
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
Follows the trials and tribulations of Pearl, a witty, down-home southern matriarch, from her birth on a Mississippi farm in the 1930s through her move to St. Louis, where she marries, raises a family, and coverts to Catholicism.
Read My Pins
Author: Madeleine Albright
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061938491
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
“Jewelry isn’t ordinarily a tool of political persuasion, but in this beautiful book, Madeleine Albright, American ambassador to the United Nations and then the nation’s first female secretary of state, tells the compelling story of how these small objects became part of her ‘personal diplomatic arsenal.’” — The Chicago Tribune From New York Times bestselling author and former secretary of state Madeleine Albright, Read My Pins is a story and celebration of how one woman’s jewelry collection was used to make diplomatic history. Part illustrated memoir, part social history, Read My Pins provides an intimate look at Albright's life through the brooches she wore. Her collection is both international and democratic—dime-store pins share pride of place with designer creations and family heirlooms. Included are the antique eagle purchased to celebrate Albright's appointment as secretary of state, the zebra pin she wore when meeting Nelson Mandela, and the Valentine's Day heart forged by Albright's five-year-old daughter. Read My Pins features more than 200 photographs, along with compelling and often humorous stories about jewelry, global politics, and the life of one of America's most accomplished and fascinating diplomats.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061938491
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
“Jewelry isn’t ordinarily a tool of political persuasion, but in this beautiful book, Madeleine Albright, American ambassador to the United Nations and then the nation’s first female secretary of state, tells the compelling story of how these small objects became part of her ‘personal diplomatic arsenal.’” — The Chicago Tribune From New York Times bestselling author and former secretary of state Madeleine Albright, Read My Pins is a story and celebration of how one woman’s jewelry collection was used to make diplomatic history. Part illustrated memoir, part social history, Read My Pins provides an intimate look at Albright's life through the brooches she wore. Her collection is both international and democratic—dime-store pins share pride of place with designer creations and family heirlooms. Included are the antique eagle purchased to celebrate Albright's appointment as secretary of state, the zebra pin she wore when meeting Nelson Mandela, and the Valentine's Day heart forged by Albright's five-year-old daughter. Read My Pins features more than 200 photographs, along with compelling and often humorous stories about jewelry, global politics, and the life of one of America's most accomplished and fascinating diplomats.
Third-millennium Heart
Author: Ursula Andkjær Olsen
Publisher: Action Books
ISBN: 9783943196450
Category : Danish poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Third-Millennium Heart is a collection of poetry meticulously interweaving biological systems with architectural annexes, mythological compositions and linguistic logics, while mercilessly turning the most intimate chambers of the body inside out and exposing the heart as a very public and thoroughly political arena.
Publisher: Action Books
ISBN: 9783943196450
Category : Danish poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Third-Millennium Heart is a collection of poetry meticulously interweaving biological systems with architectural annexes, mythological compositions and linguistic logics, while mercilessly turning the most intimate chambers of the body inside out and exposing the heart as a very public and thoroughly political arena.
Grandma's Jewelry Box
Author: Linda Breiner Milstein
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780679819738
Category : Jewelry
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
A lift-the-flap book in the guise of an old-fashioned jewelry box enables curious young readers to uncover such keepsakes as a charm bracelet, a pair of opera glasses, a baseball card, and a box containing baby teeth
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780679819738
Category : Jewelry
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
A lift-the-flap book in the guise of an old-fashioned jewelry box enables curious young readers to uncover such keepsakes as a charm bracelet, a pair of opera glasses, a baseball card, and a box containing baby teeth
The Modern Review
Author: Ramananda Chatterjee
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic journals
Languages : en
Pages : 620
Book Description
Includes section "Reviews and notices of books".
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic journals
Languages : en
Pages : 620
Book Description
Includes section "Reviews and notices of books".
Complete Works
Author: Thomas Brookes (Preacher at Margaret's, New Fish Street.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 552
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 552
Book Description
Buried Treasure
Author: Victoria Finlay
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780340830130
Category : Precious stones
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
An intrepid journey to uncover the secret histories of precious stones. Victoria's search takes her to Egypt to find the lost emerald mines of Cleopatra, to the Australian opal fields with their underground towns, to Burma where she is spied on by the military junta, and to a secret location to meet the world's best diamond cutter. She reveals the wealth of human stories behind gemstones, and discovers, with the advent of synthetics, an industry on the brink of crisis.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780340830130
Category : Precious stones
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
An intrepid journey to uncover the secret histories of precious stones. Victoria's search takes her to Egypt to find the lost emerald mines of Cleopatra, to the Australian opal fields with their underground towns, to Burma where she is spied on by the military junta, and to a secret location to meet the world's best diamond cutter. She reveals the wealth of human stories behind gemstones, and discovers, with the advent of synthetics, an industry on the brink of crisis.
A Home In The World
Author: Martine Laffon
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
A Home in the World by Martine Laffon; Caroline Laffon A Home in the World is a memoir that chronicles Martine Laffon's personal journey of self-discovery and her quest to find a sense of belonging in a rapidly changing global landscape. Key Points: An intimate exploration of personal identity: Martine Laffon's memoir delves into her experiences and introspections as she navigates different cultures, geographies, and social contexts. It offers a deeply personal exploration of identity, home, and the search for a place of belonging in a multicultural world. Cross-cultural encounters and reflections: The book captures the author's encounters with diverse cultures, traditions, and ways of life, presenting a tapestry of human experiences. Laffon's reflections on these encounters provide insights into the complexities and richness of cultural diversity. Themes of self-discovery and transformation: A Home in the World charts Laffon's transformative journey as she grapples with her own identity, confronts societal expectations, and learns to embrace her individuality. It explores themes of personal growth, resilience, and the power of embracing one's unique place in the world.
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
A Home in the World by Martine Laffon; Caroline Laffon A Home in the World is a memoir that chronicles Martine Laffon's personal journey of self-discovery and her quest to find a sense of belonging in a rapidly changing global landscape. Key Points: An intimate exploration of personal identity: Martine Laffon's memoir delves into her experiences and introspections as she navigates different cultures, geographies, and social contexts. It offers a deeply personal exploration of identity, home, and the search for a place of belonging in a multicultural world. Cross-cultural encounters and reflections: The book captures the author's encounters with diverse cultures, traditions, and ways of life, presenting a tapestry of human experiences. Laffon's reflections on these encounters provide insights into the complexities and richness of cultural diversity. Themes of self-discovery and transformation: A Home in the World charts Laffon's transformative journey as she grapples with her own identity, confronts societal expectations, and learns to embrace her individuality. It explores themes of personal growth, resilience, and the power of embracing one's unique place in the world.
The Complete Works of Thomas Brooks
Author: Thomas Brooks
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 554
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 554
Book Description
Watch Out
Author: Alison Hughes
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
ISBN: 1459822374
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Fifteen-year-old Charlie stays home from school so he can help his older brother, Tom, who is in a hip-to-toe cast after breaking his leg in a football game. When not waiting on his brother hand and foot, Charlie investigates a series of break-ins that have the whole neighborhood on edge. Things really hit home when Charlie nearly catches the thief and then foils an attempted break-in at his own house. As he continues to piece together the clues, Charlie realizes that the easiest way for the culprit to avoid suspicion is to hide in plain sight.
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
ISBN: 1459822374
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Fifteen-year-old Charlie stays home from school so he can help his older brother, Tom, who is in a hip-to-toe cast after breaking his leg in a football game. When not waiting on his brother hand and foot, Charlie investigates a series of break-ins that have the whole neighborhood on edge. Things really hit home when Charlie nearly catches the thief and then foils an attempted break-in at his own house. As he continues to piece together the clues, Charlie realizes that the easiest way for the culprit to avoid suspicion is to hide in plain sight.