Author : Denise Scicluna
Publisher : B.E.S. Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 27,35 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781438005324
From brooches to bookends and beyond, you can create just about anything with the right rock and a bit of imagination. Step-by-step instructions and over 250 full-color illustrations make this the perfect gift for crafters of all ages.
Author : Jean Kerisel
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 21,10 MB
Release : 2022-09-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1351427121
Of Stones and Man explores the many errors of judgement made by civilizations both ancient and modern across the world. Arrogance and a penchant for excess drove mankind to build ever greater and more ambitious edifices. The author analyzes these works from a scientific and historically-sensitive perspective, highlighting the hydro-geological background to repeated infamous disasters, from the faults inherent in the Sphinx to the leaning Tower of Pisa. Beautifully illustrated throughout, Of Stones and Man is a testament to the impermanence of our surroundings. It questions how the earth and its resources have borne the cumulative burden placed upon it over the ages by one civilization after another, and how, in turn, the earth has exacted its inevitable revenge on the great constructions of our ancestors. Of Stones and Man is the final work of Jean Kerisel (1908-2005) who served as President of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering from 1973 to 1977, and who worked worldwide as a consultant on many ambitious engineering projects. Driven by his great passion for Ancient Builders and Egyptology, Kerisel here extends his professional knowledge into the realms of historical architecture.
Author : Talon Zinc
Publisher : Publifye AS
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 39,28 MB
Release : 2024-10-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 8233931845
""The Timeless Tapestry of Stone: Beauty, Function, and Conservation"" offers a comprehensive exploration of stones, weaving together their aesthetic value, practical applications, and the urgent need for conservation. This interdisciplinary work traces humanity's relationship with stones from prehistoric tools to modern engineering marvels, highlighting their significance in art, industry, and environmental sustainability. The book presents stones not as inert objects, but as dynamic elements connecting us to Earth's history and human creativity. Structured to guide readers through a logical progression, the book begins with fundamental stone properties before delving into their roles in art, architecture, and mechanical engineering. It culminates in a discussion of conservation efforts and sustainable stone utilization. What sets this work apart is its holistic approach, bridging fields such as geology, anthropology, and environmental science to offer a unique perspective on how stones intersect with human culture and technology. The author draws upon a wide range of evidence, including geological data and cutting-edge materials science research, to support its arguments. Balancing academic rigor with accessibility, ""The Timeless Tapestry of Stone"" appeals to both specialists and general readers interested in natural history, engineering, or environmental issues. It offers practical knowledge for artisans and designers while providing theoretical insights for students and professionals in geology and environmental studies. By interweaving scientific knowledge, cultural insights, and practical wisdom, the book invites readers to see stones as bridges connecting our past, present, and future.
Author : Robert Simmons
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 17,10 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781556436680
"A metaphysical encyclopedia of more than three hundred crystals, minerals, and gemstones, detailing their applications for self-healing and spiritual and emotional development, along with vivid color photographs of each stone"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Judy Hall
Publisher : Fair Winds Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 37,59 MB
Release : 2011-10-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1610581512
The definitive resource for working with powerful crystals! Sparkling, luminous, and colorful, it is no wonder crystals have always been regarded as a source of power from ancient times to present day. But with the enormous number of crystals now on the market, it is difficult to choose exactly the right stone. In 101 Power Crystals, internationally renowned crystal expert Judy Hall brings together 101 crystals that are powerful across a wide spectrum of uses and suitable for all types of user. Not all crystals suit everyone, and the selection has been specially chosen to offer alternatives and new possibilities that may not have been thought of before. This complete collection includes high vibration crystals that experienced crystal practitioners will want to explore as well as those with earthier vibrations that are suited to beginners or those developing their sensitivities. It also features some rare and recently discovered crystals and stones that have not been included in any other volume, such as Aurora Quartz, Que Sera, Trigonic Quartz, and Preseli Bluestone. Each entry covers the history, mythology, and symbolism of the crystal in addition to its healing properties and environmental effects. There are crystals and stones for love, health, protection, abundance, and many other powers.
Author : Mark L. Day
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 50,89 MB
Release : 2010-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1609571371
Will your home stand firm when the torrents of life come bursting at the foundation? Certainly, if it's built on the foundation of Christ alone. Is your marriage troubled? Has your spouse or child been lifted on eagle's wings to heaven unexpectedly? Has your doctor explained a dreaded prognosis? Does the ground quake with financial uncertainties? These are the times when you need solid rock! Hopeless secular humanism builds on sinking sand and changing ideas. Yet, believers from every generation have found strength by entrusting their future into God's hands. When you study God's Word, with determination to obey, you are building on Christ-faith's cornerstone. We will build upon this foundation by studying the Spirit's use of stone typology in scripture, to reveal foundations of Christian faith and how to live for Christ as He intended. Rock solid truth equips you to stand firm in faith and to give an account of the hope within you, for God's glory. Mark Day is a student of God's Word and diligently examines Biblical truth. He appreciates practical applications from personal study that impact how to live the Christian life. For over 40 years, Mark has enjoyed sound Biblical teaching from excellent Pastors, has grown through leading men's fellowship groups, teaching Bible classes and encouraging believers through hospital visitation ministries. He has discovered that believers need to stand firm on solid truth, especially during testing and trials. He has written several articles on Christian doctrines to encourage others. Precious Stones, which is the culmination of a ten year research project, was written as a heritage for his children, and prays that you too will find increased strength through this Bible study. Mark is a Software Engineer, living in Southern California. He and his wife Cherie have three children and five grandchildren.
Author : Edward L. Clark
Publisher : Applewood Books
Page : 694 pages
File Size : 23,94 MB
Release : 2012-06-07
Category :
ISBN : 1429093099
Christ Church Philadelphia and its Burial Ground is the final resting place of seven signers of the Declaration of Independence and five signers of the U.S. Constitution, the most famous burial being Benjamin Franklin. Also buried on church grounds are early American leaders, prominent lawyers, medical pioneers, and military heroes. In 1864, Church Warden Edward Clark compiled this book of all visible inscriptions in and around the church and at the 5th Street Burial Ground.
Author : Henry Browne
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 28,9 MB
Release : 2024-05-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 3385259762
Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.
Author : Kate Humble
Publisher : Headline
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 19,22 MB
Release : 2013-04-25
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0755364252
In 2007, after twenty years of living in London, Kate Humble and her husband Ludo decided it was time to leave city life behind them. Three years later, now the owner of a Welsh smallholding, Kate hears that a nearby farm is to be broken up and sold off. Another farm lost; another opportunity for a young farmless farmer gone. Desperate to stop the sale, Kate contacts the council with an alternative plan - to keep the farm working and to run a rural skills and animal husbandry school alongside it. Against all odds, she succeeds. Here, in Humble By Nature, Kate shares with us a highly personal account of her journey from London town house to Welsh farm. Along the way we meet Bertie and Lawrence the donkeys, Myfanwy and Blackberry the pigs and goats Biscuit and Honey, not forgetting a dog called Badger and his unladylike sidekick Bella. And we are introduced to the tenant farmers Tim and Sarah, the locals who helped and some who didn't, and a whole host of newborn lambs. Full of the warmth and passion for the natural world that makes Kate such a sought after presenter, Humble By Nature is the story of two people prepared to follow their hearts and save a small part of Britain's farming heritage, whatever the consequences.
Author : Eugênio Giovenardi
Publisher : Editora Kelps
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 46,42 MB
Release : 2021-09-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 6558594463
The Stones of Rome reveals the hidden thoughts of a Sovereign Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church during the Renaissance. Between what a Chief of State thinks and does, space and time intervene, shrouded in ambiguities and contradictions that the machinery of government does not always record. This novel intersperses confidential accounts of an agnostic humanist who exposes himself as a man as he rises to become the Pope. He is the man behind the curtain of unquestionable religious power. The dwarf Serapica, knowledgeable of Latin and Greek, would have been the custodian of the secrets, confidential revelations, regrets and loves that his master and lord, Giovani de Medici - Pope Leo X - shared with his most intimate friends, Raphael and Michelangelo. The novel is based on fragments of the life of the first Florentine pope, restless, indecisive, a patron of art and literature.
