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The scandals, mysteries, and human stories behind the worldΓÇÖs greatest gems are brought to life by the curator of the SmithsonianΓÇÖs National Gem Collection Dr. Jeffrey E. Post, curator of the National Gem Collection for more than 25 years, separates fact from fiction in an all-new and original book, revealing fresh information and regaling the reader with anecdotes and tales of some of the worldΓÇÖs greatest and most famous gemstones. Dr. Post is the author of the now out-of-print book The National Gem Collection (Abrams, 1997), which has sold more than 50,000 copies. In this brand-new book, he tells the stories of the SmithsonianΓÇÖs most famous gems, including the Hope Diamond, Star of Asia Sapphire, Carmen Lucia Ruby, Hooker Emerald, and Blue Heart DiamondΓÇöand also presents the tales, details, and fascinating facts surrounding rarely displayed gems from the Smithsonian vault and additions made to the collection since 1997. Not only a resource for learning about rare and beautiful gems, the book also presents the stories of the people who once owned or were associated with these jewelsΓÇöfrom ordinary people to kings, emperors, maharajas, celebrities, and captains of industry.

Sonny Pike was the 1990s wonder kid whose legs were insured for a million pounds at the age of 11 - before his football dream was cruelly snatched away. This is the fascinating story of how a young life was exploited in the pursuit of fame and fortune.

Beautyscapes is the first book to focus specifically on cosmetic surgery tourism. It draws on key themes of interest to students and researchers interested in globalisation and mobility, such as gender and class, neoliberalism, social media, conviviality and care, to explain the nature and growing popularity of international medical travel. -- .

In twenty short books, Penguin brings you the classics of the environmental movement.In the galvanising speeches and essays brought together in This Can't Be Happening, George Monbiot calls on humanity to stop averting its gaze from the destruction of the living planet, and wake up to the greatest predicament we have ever faced.Over the past 75 years, a new canon has emerged. As life on Earth has become irrevocably altered by humans, visionary thinkers around the world have raised their voices to defend the planet, and affirm our place at the heart of its restoration. Their words have endured through the decades, becoming the classics of a movement. Together, these books show the richness of environmental thought, and point the way to a fairer, saner, greener world.

Enter the world of bewitching botanicals with California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica). This puzzle features the intricate lines and lush colors of illustrator Kate O'Hara art and highlights poppy's rich symbolism. As described in Maia Toll's best-selling book The Illustrated Herbiary, poppy opens her petals in daylight and closes them when night comes, resurrecting herself each morning after deep relaxation and rest. Experience the restorative powers of poppy as you place each piece and watch her come into bloom.

Unearth the magic of Garden Quartz and explore your inner landscape. As described in Maia Toll's book The Illustrated Crystallary, Garden Quartz's crystalline structure holds evidence of time passed and experiences lived. Through the intricate lines of artist Kate O'Hara's illustration, this puzzle invites you to see the layers that have shaped you. As you place each piece, watch Garden Quartz emerge and discover the worlds alive within.

A practical guide outlining the benefits of drawing as a therapeutic practice followed by 80 guided drawing exercises as an aid to self-understanding and fulfilment.

You can pick up a punch needle and complete a project in less than an hour, with no prior skill needed. It requires just one easy-to-use tool, a background fabric, an embroidery hoop or frame, and yarn. Punched pieces make excellent wall hangings, pillows, ornaments, stool covers, chair cushions, purses/pouches, baby play mats, and much more!

This is Everest - the prequel. Whilst most Everest chronicles have dealt with the climbing history of the mountain with all that happened after 1921, The Hunt for Mt. Everest is the seldom-told story of all that happened before.

A fun and practical guide to changing the way you shop, from a popular journalist who was The Pool's 'Wardrobe Stories' columnist

It's Finally time to take time out for YOU with this Self Care coloring book by Latoya Nicole - Exhale: Celebrating Black and Brown Women and Good Vibes and it's the perfect gift to yourself this New Year.You can't pour from an empty cup. Give yourself permission to focus on self-care and self-love. It is important for your physical wellness and mental health, as well as for the health of your relationships. This self care coloring book provides 24 beautiful illustrations featuring motivational quotes and women reading, journaling, exercising and putting themselves first. It will inspire you and introduce you to ideas that all of us need to practice mindfulness and self care. Grab your colored pencils, markers, gel pens, and watercolors and have fun taking time to finally EXHALE.Premium gloss finish cover designPrinted single sided on bright white paperLarge format 8.5" x 11.0" pagesModerate to complex in detail

<p>The HOTTEST <b>new book</b> in&nbsp;ROCK PAINTING and STONE ART! Discover new and cutting-edge&nbsp;painting techniques through easy, step-by-step tutorials.&nbsp;Start as a beginner, finish as an experienced painter!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <b></b><br></p><p><b>Over 55 amazing tutorials</b><br></p><ul><li>How to choose and prep rocks</li><li>The best paints and sealants</li><li>Rock the secrets of paint, paint pens, markers</li><li>NEW painting techniques-found only in this book</li><li>Resources for art supplies</li></ul><br/><br/><h4><b>Create inexpensive, stone art décor:</b></h4><ul><li>Clay impressions on rocks</li><li>Rocks with pressed flowers</li><li>Rocky potpourri</li><li>Crochet wrapped rocks</li></ul><br/><br/><p>A fun, inexpensive hobby that inspires and fulfills your inner artist while fostering kindness and community.&nbsp; We take you through every aspect of rock painting, one simple technique at a time.&nbsp;Your imagination will soar as this book takes you on a journey of artistic discovery.&nbsp;<br></p>

Choosing the right diet for your parrot is crucial to its overall health...The right diet can have a massive impact on your bird''s overall health and improve their quality of life significantly. This book takes you through various topics with the most up-to-date information on avian nutrition and points out some important facts that every parrot owner should be aware of.Dr Karen Becker, DVM, explains the importance of feeding your pet bird a species-appropriate diet, and why it is best to closely mimic a bird''s native diet and include an abundance of fresh, live, whole foods.Dr Jamie Abete, DVM, helps you understand why some veterinarians can be reluctant to recommend fresh foods. She walks you through the dietary needs of certain species of birds such as macaws, lorikeets and lories, eclectus, as well as explaining how important is to keep your parrot''s gut bacteria in balance and the effects of supplementation with probiotics. Dr Stephanie Lamb, DVM, explains the importance of protein in your bird''s diet, and how feather disorders are linked to a parrot''s inappropriate diet. She describes the essentials of plant oils, why different vitamins and minerals are required in a bird''s diet to ensure adequate health and longevity, and helps you understand the implications for any deficiencies and excess.Learn more about feeding fruits to your birds. Discover the nutrition profiles of parrot-safe nuts, grains, seeds, legumes and edible flowers in a handy nutrition list. Power up your bird''s bowl with soaked and sprouted seeds and grains, and discover how to grow your own microgreens.All this is complemented with over 30 wholesome recipes that are both quick and easy to make, so you don''t have to spend too much time in the kitchen. Preparing, deliciously healthy foods for your bird has never been easier!

Number One Amazon BEST SELLER, Bicycle TravelThis is the true story of a young man''s epic bicycle journey from England to India. Traveling more than eight thousand miles, he encounters all manner of adventure, from the curious company of a butterfly in the wilds of Iran to the aftermath of a coup in Kandahar, Afghanistan-from navigating the foreign yet welcoming Muslim world, where he learns the basics of Islam, to the journey''s end in mystical India, where he arrives at an understanding of what it means to be free. But, if my hands were empty of honey,and pearls and gold,There were treasures far sweeter than honey, and marvelous things to be told.  -Gulistan

A true Christmas classic, perfect for festive bedtime reading for adults and children a-like. This gorgeous edition is illustrated by Jessie Willcox Smith.

Just when you thought you'd rest your crochet hook and yarn for a second, along comes Zoomigurumi 10! This new collection of 15 projects, featuring designers from all over the world, provides enough fresh inspiration to keep you crocheting!

Set in an enchanted forest, Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is the ideal subject for artist Marcel Dzama, whose work frequently references dreams, fairy tales, and mythical worlds.Inspired by Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Shakespeare’s celebrated romantic comedy intertwines multiple narratives under the influence of transformation and witchcraft. The play is often staged with actors wearing animal masks, an aspect which appeals particularly to Dzama, whose work is characterized by the fusion of human and animal, fantasy and reality. The second title in David Zwirner Books’s Seeing Shakespeare series revisits the ultimate fairy tale through the eyes of a contemporary artist who feels a special affinity for its imagery. 

Start making beautiful crafts from polymer clay! Art Makers: Polymer Clay for Beginners is your step-by-step guide to making trinkets, animals, plants, and more using this fun, easy, and kiln-free craft.Polymer Clay for Beginners introduces artists, art hobbyists, and polymer clay enthusiasts to the versatile, accessible polymer clay medium. Because polymer clay does not require the use of a kiln and needs only baking in the oven, it is an easy, approachable art form for even the most inexperienced artist to learn, as well as kids, families, teachers, and anyone else looking for a fun, boredom-busting hobby or craft. Professional artist and owner of Cat Bear Express, Emily Chen, demonstrates how to make adorable animal figurines, flowers, cookies, cakes, beads, and more through easy step-by-step projects. Each project features colorful, styled photographs demonstrating how finished pieces can be used, displayed, and gifted. A comprehensive tools and materials section and detailed information on techniques, baking, and glazing guide artists in their quest to become polymer clay pros. A modern approach to sculpture art, polymer clay is the perfect choice for beginners and crafting enthusiasts. The Art Makers series is designed for beginning artists and arts-and-crafts enthusiasts who are interested in experiencing fun hands-on mediums, including embroidery and papier-mache.

This book "challenges our relationship to the environment and to each other, not only now but across generations. It is an important question for our time, when communities have become fragmented by a global consumer society, when our selves have become isolated in a competitive and technology-driven economy, and when our spiritual, social, and ecological impacts on human and other-than-human beings extend farther than ever imagined due to globalization and climate change. Through interviews and poetic snapshots into the experience of Indigenous people and others, this book demands that the reader think about how contemporary concerns oblige us to see ourselves as someone's future ancestor and, in turn, creates for the reader a different way of looking at his or her traditions and self"--

Carving a timeline through the aeons of evolution that have taken place before our time on Earth, Deep Time explores the evidence that exists beneath our feet, in our museums, in the skies and surrounding us every day, which can help us to make sense of the great age of our world.

Connect with the animal kingdom and celebrate change with Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus). Through the intricate linework and lush colors of illustrator Kate O'Hara's art, this puzzle highlights the beauty and resilience of Monarch's Butterfly's metamorphosis. As described in Maia Toll's best-selling book The Illustrated Bestiary, Monarch Butterfly goes into her chrysalis with only the barest idea of who she will become. There, she transforms, creating wings to gift herself with flight. Channel Monarch Butterfly's powers of renewal as you place each piece and watch her emerge.

Popular artist Leonardo Pereznieto whose instructional YouTube videos have earned him millions of views and a devoted fan base teaches beginners the fundamentals of traditional drawing.