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Author: Tom Tatum Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1499009623 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 328
Book Description
Life is about experiencing the thrill of victories and the agony of defeats, which is something Gabe "Fireball" Nelson understood well. A professional baseball pitcher/ coach in Atlanta for twenty-three years, he grew weary of being in the spotlight and facing constant media attention. Gabe retired from baseball and sought a life of anonymity. He wanted to live in an area where he wouldn't be easily recognized, and the little town of Jackson, South Carolina appeared to be the perfect choice. While Gabe and his wife were adjusting to their new life, Tyler Watkins was facing hurdles of his own. At age six, Tyler's father passed away, and he withdrew into a shell. Two years later, things hadn't improved, and his mother was concerned about his emotional development. She decided to move to Jackson and hoped the change would help end Tyler's grieving. After meeting Tyler, Gabe felt he possessed something that might help his young friend — a passion for baseball. While mentoring Tyler in baseball and life, Gabe realized he had been missing something he loved dearly — interacting with the fans. What follows is a heartwarming story about a growing relationship, as Gabe's passion becomes Tyler's, and a dream of playing on green diamonds is born. This enlightening sports story is appropriate for all ages and genders.
Author: Tom Tatum Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1499009623 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 328
Book Description
Life is about experiencing the thrill of victories and the agony of defeats, which is something Gabe "Fireball" Nelson understood well. A professional baseball pitcher/ coach in Atlanta for twenty-three years, he grew weary of being in the spotlight and facing constant media attention. Gabe retired from baseball and sought a life of anonymity. He wanted to live in an area where he wouldn't be easily recognized, and the little town of Jackson, South Carolina appeared to be the perfect choice. While Gabe and his wife were adjusting to their new life, Tyler Watkins was facing hurdles of his own. At age six, Tyler's father passed away, and he withdrew into a shell. Two years later, things hadn't improved, and his mother was concerned about his emotional development. She decided to move to Jackson and hoped the change would help end Tyler's grieving. After meeting Tyler, Gabe felt he possessed something that might help his young friend — a passion for baseball. While mentoring Tyler in baseball and life, Gabe realized he had been missing something he loved dearly — interacting with the fans. What follows is a heartwarming story about a growing relationship, as Gabe's passion becomes Tyler's, and a dream of playing on green diamonds is born. This enlightening sports story is appropriate for all ages and genders.
Author: Ralf Tappert Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media ISBN: 3642125727 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 142
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Diamonds in Nature: A Guide to Rough Diamonds illustrates the range of crystal shapes, colours, surface textures, and mineral inclusions of rough, uncut, naturally forming diamonds. Each chapter contains photographs that show the unique physical characteristics of the diamonds, and the accompanying text describes the processes that led to their formation. This book is an invaluable reference manual for professional geoscientists—including gemmologists and exploration geologists.
Author: Jay Acton Publisher: Zebra Books ISBN: Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 232
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"While major league owners squabble over astronomical player salaries, TV revenue, their commissioner and each other, minor league teams across the country are playing the game of baseball the way it used to be played. In this world, owners know the fans by name, players willingly stay after the game to sign autographs, and a family of four can spend three hours at the ballpark - including the cost of soft drinks, beer, hot dogs plus a fireworks show after the game - for under twenty bucks." "America's 150 minor league teams provide family entertainment at bargain prices - and they're profitable. This just might be the kind of business you'd like to put some money in. The teams aren't traded on the New York Stock Exchange, and it's a good bet your broker doesn't know anything about the baseball business. But Jay Acton does, and in this funny, lively, informative book, he will tell you all about it." "But even if you never invest any more than the price of a ticket, Green Diamonds is must reading. Here's an inside look at the game that most informed fans know little about: the crazy promotions that pack minor league fans into the stadiums; the details of the way a team makes (and sometimes loses) money; why minor league owners and general managers believe working for a minor league team is the best job in the world." "If you're a potential investor, Green Diamonds will tell you all you need to know about the business side of baseball. If you just love the game of baseball, Green Diamonds belongs on your shelf as one of the most unusual and informative baseball books of this or any other season."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Author: Inga A. Dobrinets Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media ISBN: 3642374905 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 257
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High-temperature and high-pressure treatment of diamond is becoming an important technology to elaborate diamonds. This is the first book providing a comprehensive review of the properties of HPHT-treated diamonds, based on the analysis of published data and the work of the authors. The book gives a detailed analysis of the physics of transformation of internal structures of diamonds subjected to HPHT treatment and discusses how these transformations can be detected using methods of optical microscopy and spectroscopy. It also gives practical recommendations for the recognition of HPHT-treated diamonds. The book is written in a language and terms which can be understood by a broad audience of physicists, mineralogists and gemologists.
Author: George E. Harlow Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 9780521629355 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 294
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The paragon of physical perfection and a sparkling example of Earth's forces at work, the diamond has fascinated all realms of society, from Russian tsars and Hollywood stars to scientists and brides-to-be. The Nature of Diamonds is an authoritative and richly illustrated look at nature's most coveted gem. Leading geologists, gemologists, physicists, and cultural observers cover every facet of the stone, from its formation in the depths of the Earth and its explosive ascent to the surface, to its economic, regal, social, and technological roles. The book takes the reader to cutting-edge research on the frontiers of diamond exploration and exploitation, from Arctic wastes to laboratories that create industrial diamonds for cutting tools that slice through rock. Charting the history of mining from its origins in India and Brazil, the book follows the diamond rush in South Africa to today's high-tech enterprises. It provides a glimpse into the economics of the diamond trade, and an overview of diamond cutting, from the rough uncut stones in early Indian and Roman jewelry to the multifaceted stones we see today. The cultural history of the diamond as both a revered and a social symbol is explored, from its early history as the exclusive property of royalty to today's brilliant-laden jewelry as an emblem of wealth and status. The engaging text is complemented by more than 200 lavish illustrations which span fine art, earth science, and cultural studies and capture the brilliance and beauty of this extraordinary gem.
Author: Antoinette Matlins Publisher: Gemstone Press ISBN: 0943763738 Category : Antiques & Collectibles Languages : en Pages : 242
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Whether buying for personal pleasure or for investment, in today's market of Internet auctions, new diamond cuts, new colours, new treatments and new frauds buyers need a source of expert guidance. This comprehensive guide, from diamond expert and best-selling author Antoinette Matlins, is the unofficial bible for all diamond buyers who want to get the most for their money.
Author: Diane Gilleland Publisher: Potter Craft ISBN: 0770434096 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 178
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Why do you love to quilt? Is it the finished quilt itself, or the experiences you had while making it? Do you find more joy in designing a beautiful pattern or in improvising as you go? Are you happiest when making quilts for yourself or for others? Whether it is delighting in the colors and textures of your materials to the sweet satisfaction of curling up under a handmade quilt, quilting holds infinite possibilities for exploring the many joys of creativity. In Quilting Happiness, you will find 20 timeless, adaptable quilting projects that will invite you to try a variety of design styles, as well as a wealth of tips and techniques, inspiring stories, and creative exercises to help you discover even more reasons to love quilting. Learn to make an inspiration board, create more meaningful quilts, or find lifelong quilting friends. Use this book again and again as a guide throughout your quilting life to spark your imagination on each rereading. Embrace new ideas on your quilting adventures and enjoy wherever they take you.
Author: Antoinette Matlins, PG, FGA Publisher: Turner Publishing Company ISBN: 0943763835 Category : Antiques & Collectibles Languages : en Pages : 303
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Newly updated and expanded, Diamonds gives you all the information you need to buy, collect, sell—or simply enjoy—diamonds with confidence and knowledge. Whether you are buying a diamond for an engagement ring, anniversary, to commemorate a special moment or for personal pleasure, today it is more important than ever to understand what you are buying. There are new shapes and cuts, fancy colors, high-tech treatments and sophisticated frauds. There are new ways to buy—such as Internet auctions. Buyers need a source of expert guidance. Practical, comprehensive and easy to understand, this book offers in depth all the information you need to buy sparkling diamonds with confidence, including: What is a diamond? An in-depth look at factors affecting differences in quality and cost. Diamond grading reports—why all the information is important, and what it tells you. How to compare prices. How to spot differences in stones that may appear to be the same quality. How to protect yourself from misrepresentation. Questions to ask when buying any diamond. What to get in writing. How to get what you want within your budget. Important information about buying on the Internet ... and much more! Written by an “insider,” this easy-to-read guide is the “unofficial diamond bible” for anyone who wants to get the most for their money and enjoy what they have purchased.
Author: Mohsen Manutchehr-Danai Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media ISBN: 3662042886 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 575
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The rapid growth of gemological sciences and mineralogy demands a dictionary such as this for gemologists, mineralogists, geologists, jewel dealers, industry and hobbyists. With some 16,000 comprehensive definitions, supplemented by more than 250 diagrams and figures, this is a one-stop reference to any matter dealing with gems and gemology.
Author: Karen Smit Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG ISBN: 150151704X Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 898
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Diamond is the record-setter in many mineralogical properties such as hardness, diffusivity, thermal conductivity, purity, and covalency of bonding. Similarly, diamond, as the premier gemstone of the mantle holds primacy for geological features such as age and depth of origin. Diamond was among the first crystalline structures to be solved by X-ray diffraction and the first materials measured for their Raman spectrum. At more than 80 billion USD in yearly commercial value, diamond sets the record for the most traded, valuable mineral on the planet. Despite its chemical simplicity, diamond has been the object of more research effort, and had more scientific and popular press pages written about it, than any other mineral.
Author: Tom Tatum
Author: Tom Tatum
Author: Ralf Tappert
Author: Jay Acton
Author: Inga A. Dobrinets
Author: George E. Harlow
Author: Antoinette Matlins
Author: Diane Gilleland
Author: Antoinette Matlins, PG, FGA
Author: Mohsen Manutchehr-Danai
Author: Karen Smit