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Birthstones are believed to represent either the month of a person's birth or the zodiac sign. They were the brainchild of shrewd 16th -century gemtraders to boost sales. Six hundred years later, The American Jewellers Association, the American Gem Society and the American Gem Trade Association have constantly changed the original, outdated, inexpensive list for expensive, fashionable gems. The Jewellers of America made this press release: "JA sees the addition of Tanzanite for December as a way to build business. Any step that helps retailers sell more jewellery is agood one." -obviously, it has nothing to do with focusing the healing energy of the planet of birth through physical contact.Incensed by this financial trickery, Magda studied and conferred with astronomers and astrologers before correlating astronomical facts withgemological research. Credace at last. Tabled in this book are Precious Gems, Crystals, Talismans and Bedside Rocks coupled with zodiac signs to lend the seeker harmony, strength, and balance.As with the lists of birthstones, minerals for healing were out of hand; the leading causes were for-profit and belief in fairy tales. Magda worked with healers using crystals, gemstones, and rocks for nine years before compiling the healing and traditional lists in The Healing Power of Crystals.Sceptics say there is no proof of improved awareness or healing qualities through crystals, yet a garden thrives using mineral additives, and so does the animal kingdom. The argument against the healing power of crystals could be that we don't consume them as we do pharmaceuticals. Ah, but the essential minerals for good health are Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc and Potassium, the constituents of many gemstones, and we know that science backs the remarkable ability of crystals to transform, amplify and transmit energy. Combine that with the human mind that possesses healing powers thanks to positive thought.

"Stop The Tsunami" is the English language version of an Irish (Gaelic) novel published by Cló Iar-Chonnacht in An Spidéal in the West of Ireland. It tells the story of a couple on a mythical island called "The Western Isle" off the Atlantic coast. They have money to spend, some say from a lotto win, others from tunneling in Britain and the Middle East, they decide to invest in environmental projects to help save the island as well as the planet. Tom builds a wall on the clifftop to break the power of freak waves, He has a folk memory of a wave that swept fifteen men to their deaths on a neighbouring island more than a century ago. Róisín acquires land to cover with glass and provide fruits and vegetables for the island. Their two children live quite an is idyllic life, close to their grandfather whose wife is in a Nursing Home with dementia. She was the keeper of a thousand year old religious relic which she has forgotten where she left it. The children blame their dog, Topsy for eating the bone. Politics, religion, and the threat of extinction by a Tsunami dominate conversations on an island which can be seen as a microcosm of our fire and ocean threatened world. But wit and wisdom live there too.

This is a collection of stories and art work from the career of a middle school art teacher in New York City. These stories by the author and creations by his students create a picture of what he experienced teaching kids in an inner-City school about art and life, which allowed them to bring their impressive talents to the foreground and help them develop greater self-esteem and appreciation of creativity.

The inspiration for this story came from my two pets, Aki and Paris. Both are like little kids: cute, gentle,and very affectionate. And yet, like many kids, they are also silly, cunning, mischievous, and naughty. This could be the real story of an American family mom, dad, and their two kids, a boy and a girl. To be more precise, the two kids are not exactly kids but an adopted white puppy and a rescued Maine Coon kitten. The family is as diverse as any other American family today. One of the parents was born in France, the other came from Scotland with his mother. This book is after a real story, and is not for kids only, but for all people between five and ninety-five, people who despite their age, preserved their innocent-child soul.

The book is primarily to help encourage and motivate others that may have challenges in life as we all do and to stay Intune with God's word.Eleanor Curry is a mother, daughter, sister, auntie and friend, learning, growing, and maturing in Christ every day. She is growing wiser and getting more understanding. Her goal is to encourage and uplift others by God's grace.

Honour is a dying virtue. Here we look at what honour means. Not all warrior and conquerors were honourable but many unexpected people were. It traces the concept of honour, looks at some people who fought and died or lived for their beliefs and some who risked all but did not fight physically for them. It also looks at three very noble and honourable people a queen, a King and a warrior from three different countries in Europe over different time spans who embodied virtues of honour, integrity, self-sacrifice and so on. No matter their different religions and traditions and languages, yet they were the same when it came to the basic values that make us the roof and crown of things.

In Search of an Absconded Child meticulously paints a vivid portrait of a tumultuous era, immersing readers in the sights, sounds, and emotions of Afghanistan before U. S. involvement. Through skillful storytelling, the novel captures the essence of the human experience. Readers are swept along on an emotional rollercoaster, rooting for Naghma's resilience and hoping for the triumph of justice amidst the chaos.Caught in a whirlwind of treacherous forces, Naghma, who has come to Kabul with her child to seek a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos, is faced with life-altering decisions that will determine her very existence. Her fate becomes intertwined with two contrasting figures. Kammal, a compassionate man, extends a helping hand, offering her a lifeline of kindness and empathy. But lurking in the shadows is Sher, a cunning and self-serving individual who harbors ulterior motives, seeking to exploit Naghma's vulnerability for his own gain.As the plot unfolds, readers are kept on the edge of their seats, anxiously anticipating Naghma's victory over the malevolent forces that threaten to engulf her.

It was the evening of August 31st 1939. The New Germany, the third Reich, led by chancellor Adolph Hitler, has invade Poland in a surprise attack involving 52 divisions of over 1,800,000 soldiers on three fronts, employing vastly superior mobility and air power. Germany was able to stage a completevictory over Poland. At the same time, the Spanish civil war had ended with the dictator, Generalissimo Francisco Franco, assuming the position of president. Concurrently a third dictatorship became a reality in Italy with the leadership of Benito Mussolini. An American couple found themselves trapped in Berlin, Germany not speaking the language and having no contacts in berlin. Frightened and alone, they needed to find a safe way out of Germany and get home before they would be apprehended and arrested by German authorities.

Let Heaven decide, is about the moving story of a promising young basketball star who married his high school sweet heart and lavished her with silver and gold, but when a debilitating injury sidelined him and the streams of money wasn't coming in, she treated him with ignominy and Josh was forced to leave his house, his marriage and his only begotten daughter.It's also a story of how Josh's mother conspired with Heaven her granddaughter to hide her in her house pretending not to have any knowledge of her whereabouts. It's likewise a story of redemption, forgiveness and how Heaven became like the very stone which the builders rejected, that eventually brought the family together.

In addition to reflecting my passion for travelling, a couple of themes emerged during the journey and writing of the book. Firstly, travel is quite a challenge for my wife, Sylvia, who has Parkinson's disease and who, as a disabled person, needs a wheelchair for getting around most of the time. This adds a whole new dimension to the practicability of travel, which my book addresses.A second theme, however, apparent almost from Day One of our travels, emerged and never really left us during our time in the Americas. This can briefly be encapsulated in a single word - freedom. We came across it when we saw the Statue of Liberty in New York and in talking to people in New York, and again in Philadelphia, with its links to the American War of Independence from the UK, where we walked in the footsteps of George Washington. In Latin America we were constantly reminded of their struggles for independence from Spain, both in Colombia and Argentina, where the two larger-than-life liberators, Simon Bolivar and José de San Martin, continue to wield an influence and presence that still seems to permeate life in both of these countries.Our story follows our travels and interactions with friends and strangers, from New York, across to Philadelphia and then down to Colombia and Argentina. Mike and Sylvia experienced many acts of kindness as well as great moments of discovery, as they travelled down the spine of the Americas, and our hope is that people, particularly with disabilities, will feel confident to step out of their comfort zones and explore a little more of what this wonderful world and its varied communities has to offer.

Rosie was born loving horses and has pursued many disciplines in the horse world-breeding, showing, teaching, endurance racing, driving, camping, and trail riding wherever she can. Any ride on a horse is an adventure, and most folks can only dream about the places she has seen from the back of her horse. As an ICU nurse, getting away on her horse is a great escape.

Counting Petals uses the counting format to introduce the lovely flowers of Hawai'i and to practice counting. The photographs were snapped with a digital camera while walking in the neighborhoods, parks, school grounds and botanical gardens in Honolulu, Hawai'i.Counting is a forerunner in the learning of basic mathematics. Counting involves being able to match objects. In this book it is the matching of numerals in a given sequence to the petals of a flower. It also involves representing sets of objects by numerals. Children should be encouraged to count when an opportunity presents itself.

Along the Way speaks of the inner journey of each person reaching for the wisdom of the ages, through any path or teaching , withich any culture. The words in this book, divided into bite size pieces, came as seeming responses to the authors questions, struggles, and discoveries and are shared in the hope they will be of some help to others in making their own individual connection with their own source of wisdom.

This is an inspirational book about being able to create your own magic in this world. Rabbitini used to be a magician's rabbit, but the rabbit's new mission is to teach young girls that they don't have to be someone's prop--they can can create their own magic.

For fall break, Terry's three brothers take her and Pam back to the slot canyon and hanging garden where they survived a flash flood during the summer. They all make it through the hike in, Tom getting hit in the head by a rock knocked down by a deer on the cliffs above, and the slow hike out. They stop at a gas station to fuel up for the all-night drive home. Terry and Pam decide to eat dried venison while the brothers are ordering from the grill inside. They are leaning against the front of the van reminiscing about their adventure. A rusty, beat-up, old panel truck pulls into the service station, drives past them, and backs into the forward pump. Two straggle-looking men wearing filthy torn bib overalls climb out of the front doors and walk toward the back of the vehicle like they are going to pump gas. They come to the back and open the two doors that are held together with a tied rope. In an instant, they each grab one of the girls and throw them into the back of the truck. They replace the rope, run to the open doors, and race onto the highway.They cackle with laughter, "That was the easiest snatch we've ever made. They make numbers nineteen and twenty. The boys are going to have a party tonight. They'll be really happy; these two are both Miss America types. It's too bad Leno must be first to have his way with them before he kills them.""There is only a thin milky sheet of plastic between the cab and the back of the truck, "Terry, did you hear that? Do you know what they are going to do to us?""I do Pam. This is what Evan's blessing was for. Start praying and tell me everything that comes to your mind.""Terry, look at the back of the truck..."