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Author : Sapphire
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1997-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1417626275
A courageous and determined young teacher opens up a new world of hope and redemption for 16-year-old Precious Jones, an abused young African American girl living in Harlem who was raped and left pregnant for the second time by her father
Author : Beth Burnett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1939062500
Tragedy and heartbreak drive Dana McComb to a Caribbean island where she sets about to becoming a hermit. Settling into numbness seems to be the only way to suppress the psychic visions that once showed her the death of her soul mate. A failed rebound relationship leaves her even more intent on losing herself in the loneliness of her isolated house on the hill. With her middle-aged, beef jerky obsessed Tom cat, Dana vows to live a life devoid of ups and downs. Making fun of her own state of mind, she and her best buddy start "The Love Sucks Club" which is really just a euphemism for sitting around bitching about their own bitterness about love. Trying to stay wrapped in her own misery starts to fail when Dana's pesky younger sister and a host of other island misfits insist on poking into her best laid plans for comfort. When a new woman shows up on island, bringing back Dana's visions, she is suddenly besieged by night terrors, vivid hallucinations, and panic attacks. Half-convinced she's going crazy, Dana tries to shut out her past with increasing difficulty. Aware that it may be the only way to put her dead lover to rest, Dana begins a journey that could either shatter her life or save it.
Author : Douglas E. Christie
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 483 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780199812325
In The Blue Sapphire of the Mind, Douglas E.
Author : Rissa Cassandra
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781493136957
Left in the dark all her life. 18 year old, Sapphire Green discovers she attracts blood craving, soul consuming parasites, called Nerriphs, otherworldly creatures. With the Glow she possesses, her Aunt Paulina, best friend, Courtney McCall and new mysterious crush, Damien Ashton all help to keep her from harm. On the run to somewhere safer, Sapphire and Damien declare their feelings for one another. But is it true or just false attraction he has from the Nerriph in him? And will everything go completely wrong for Sapphire?
Author : Elena R. Dobrovinskaya,Leonid A. Lytvynov,Valerian Pishchik
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2009-04-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780387856957
By the second half of the twentieth century, a new branch of materials science had come into being — crystalline materials research. Its appearance is linked to the emergence of advanced technologies primarily based on single crystals (bulk crystals and films). At the turn of the last century, the impending onset of the “ceramic era” was forecasted. It was believed that ceramics would play a role comparable to that of the Stone or Bronze Ages in the history of civilization. Naturally, such an assumption was hypothetical, but it showed that ceramic materials had evoked keen interest among researchers. Although sapphire traditionally has been considered a gem, it has developed into a material typical of the “ceramic era.” Widening the field of sapphire application necessitated essential improvement of its homogeneity and working characteristics and extension of the range of sapphire products, especially those with stipulated properties including a preset structural defect distribution. In the early 1980s, successful attainment of crystals with predetermined char- teristics was attributed to proper choice of the growth method. At present, in view of the fact that the requirements for crystalline products have become more str- gent, such an approach tends to be insufficient. It is clear that one must take into account the physical–chemical processes that take place during the formation of the real crystal structure, i.e., the growth mechanisms and the nature and causes of crystal imperfections.
Author : V. L. Harris
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781098077778
This book makes an analogy of a black sapphire gemstone with stereotypical treatment of Americans against African American Women, the effects of an army of American women being ignored, devalued and hidden in plain sight! An ordinary, naturally formed rock begins deep inside the caverns of the earth. Unnoticed, uncut, and unpolished, it has no brilliance and no luster. When outside pressure is placed upon, underneath and around it, it rises to bring out and up to the surface something unique, authentic, beautiful, and valuable. These are natural treasures, hidden in plain sight-a resource, at a glance, just under the surface. A missed treasure hidden deep in the earth, just waiting to be discovered. So to the people, and in the case of this memoir, a Black woman who represent millions of Black women can be hidden, prejudged, ignored, marginalized, cajoled, and abused because of society's decision to see them as a caricature, a joke, a buffoon, a nag, and in a negative connotation a "black sapphire." This story is of a Black woman coming of age in the United States of America over several decades. She stumbles into her discovery that she is viewed through a different lens than her white counterparts. She is judged, contrary to the adage, "Don't judge a book by its cover. She is judged by the cover of her book-the color of her skin and not by the content of her skills, talent or character. Likewise, the adage, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me," words can be abusive and inflict lifelong hurt, like ghost in your memory and minds, hanging around to haunt and hurt you again. Treated as a "third-class" citizen or as no citizen at all by fellow Americans is the story of millions who happen to be Black and female. Seen, yet not seen except as surface, superficial, and annoying outsiders, locked out of the mainstream of society, intentionally excluded so that their voices, dreams, needs, potential and desires are ignored, unrealized and unfulfilled. The effect is a national pool of talent, skills and human resources wasted. This book is a tribute to African American women as a natural valuable treasure, unrecognized, unvalued, hidden in plain sight. 80
Author : L. C. Sarll
Publisher : Troubador Publishing Ltd
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2019-12-17
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781838592325
A forgotten necklace… A far-off land… A fantasy she never imagined… Savannah Wood doesn’t just think she’s an ordinary twelve-year-old, she knows she is. Eager to leave the bullies that have made her life unbearable, she jumps at the chance when her father suddenly announces they’re moving to the Faroe Islands for his new job. Savannah is ready to find new adventures – especially ones that can link her to her ancestry. Her grandmother was Faroese, and when in the move Savannah’s mother unearths a sapphire necklace that belonged to her, Savannah is drawn to it, little realising that this gem will change her life forever. For there are dark secrets hiding beneath the waters surrounding her new home. Deep in the fjords exists the Hellson, an underwater volcano ruled over by Ragnar, a merciless Viking with a craving for power. With only a secret force called The Sapphire Society to stand in his way, Ragnar will stop at nothing to claim the islands and its inhabitants for his own. Told that her grandmother was an accomplished member, Savannah throws herself into the society, nurturing her own talents and making new friends. But when the Hellson threatens to erupt and Ragnar’s army strikes, Savannah must call on all her courage to stand up to her nightmares and face the threat head-on for the sake of the island - and the entire world.
Author : Roshan L. Aggarwal,Anant K. Ramdas
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2019-05-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000008456
Focusing on the physical properties of diamond and sapphire, this monograph provides readers with essential details on crystal structure and growth, mechanical properties, thermal properties, optical properties, light scattering of diamond and sapphire crystals, and sapphire lasers. Various physical properties are comprehensively discussed: Mechanical properties include hardness, tensile strength, compressive strength, and Young’s modulus. Thermal properties include thermal expansion, specific heat, and thermal conductivity. Optical properties of diamond and sapphire include transmission, refractive index, and absorption. Light scattering includes Raman scattering and Brillouin scattering. Sapphire lasers include chromium-doped and titanium-doped lasers. Aimed at researchers and industry professionals working in materials science, physics, electrical engineering, and related fields, this monograph is the first to concentrate solely on physical properties of these increasingly important materials.
Author : Rosemary Rogers
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781460364253
Not even love could stop her… Despite her privileged life in the sultry paradise of Martinique, the beautiful and daring Sapphire Fabergine will never be satisfied until she claims the honor and legitimacy that has been denied her. Sapphire sails to London to confront the aristocratic family who had disowned her before she was even born—only to find that her father is dead and that his title has passed to Blake Thixton, an attractive yet loathsome distant American cousin. Convinced Sapphire is determined to bring about his ruin, Blake kidnaps her and sails back to America, where he presents her with a choice: become his mistress or serve him as a maid in his waterfront mansion. Without means in this unfamiliar land, Sapphire is trapped. But she will not compromise her quest for honor so easily—not even for the man she has come to desire.
Author : Beverley Brenna
Publisher : Pajama Press Inc.
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2019-02-22
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781772780697
It’s not every day you encounter a hamster experiencing an existential crisis, but Sapphire has spent her short pet-store life convinced that she’s waiting for…something. At first she thinks it’s to be FREE, but it may be possible that life has a greater purpose in store—a purpose Sapphire will discover thanks to a nine-year-old girl whose family is changing in ways she doesn’t quite understand. Jeannie’s dad has moved out, her mom is always tired and snappish, and her older brother just wants to play video games in his room all day. Jeannie doesn’t understand what’s going on, but she knows one thing: she really, REALLY wants a hamster. Her mom promised she could buy one with her Christmas money, but it’s been WEEKS since the holidays and Jeannie’s beginning to worry she’ll never get her pet. But maybe if she does, her dad will come to visit. Maybe a hamster will make everything better. Narrated by Jeannie and Sapphire in alternating chapters, Sapphire the Great and the Meaning of Life is a touching middle-grade novel by award-winning author Beverley Brenna that explores themes of family, friendship, togetherness, and self-identity. With a cast that includes a transgender neighbor, a father finally accepting his homosexuality, and a realistic protagonist who will appeal to fans of Ramona Quimby, Brenna’s latest offering is an age-appropriate introduction to some difficult subjects that also abounds with humor and poignancy.
Author : Natalia Patratskaya
Publisher : Litres
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9785041439316
Katerina looked out of the window, as if she felt that they were waiting for her: she saw Grisha’s classmate. He was handsome and looked like an agent from a movie. Cloak. Belt. Usually, young people rarely use belts. Now Grisha stood and dutifully waited for Katerina.
Author : Wendy Harmer
Publisher : Random House Australia
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781741661378
Twirly-whirly! It's a perfect sunny day for the first Fairy Twilight Fair at Jubilee Park. Everything seems to be just right, until Pearlie's cousin Sapphire arrives. Pearlie is busy practicing her speech for the opening ceremony, but there is trouble brewing. When the big moment arrives, what happens next will shock everyone!
Author : Phil Sharpe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : American River Watershed (Calif.)
ISBN : UCR:31210024985507
Transcript of CWPG lecture given October 28, 1987.
Author : Sapphire
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2011-07-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101529218
Fifteen years after the publication of Push, one year after the Academy Award-winning film adaptation, Sapphire gives voice to Precious's son, Abdul. In The Kid bestselling author Sapphire tells the electrifying story of Abdul Jones, the son of Push's unforgettable heroine, Precious. A story of body and spirit, rooted in the hungers of flesh and of the soul, The Kid brings us deep into the interior life of Abdul Jones. We meet him at age nine, on the day of his mother's funeral. Left alone to navigate a world in which love and hate sometimes hideously masquerade, forced to confront unspeakable violence, his history, and the dark corners of his own heart, Abdul claws his way toward adulthood and toward an identity he can stand behind. In a generational story that moves with the speed of thought from a Mississippi dirt farm to Harlem in its heyday; from a troubled Catholic orphanage to downtown artist's lofts, The Kid tells of a twenty- first-century young man's fight to find a way toward the future. A testament to the ferocity of the human spirit and the deep nourishing power of love and of art, The Kid chronicles a young man about to take flight. In the intimate, terrifying, and deeply alive story of Abdul's journey, we are witness to an artist's birth by fire.
Author : Richard W. Hughes,Wimon Manorotkul,E. Billie Hughes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 816 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0964509717
From the dawn of time, ruby and sapphire have both attracted and fascinated humans in ways that few other items could.While objects of desire are found throughout the natural world, physical beauty is too often ephemeral. From the allure of a man, woman, flower or butterfly, through the fleeting moments of a sunset, there is little that lasts and practically nothing that can be passed down to our descendants. The exception is precious stones. Not only are they the most durable creations of mother nature, but their visual splendor is truly eternal.In this companion to his 2013 book, Ruby & Sapphire--A Collector's Guide, Richard Hughes examines these gems from the gemological standpoint, delving into these gems not just from the aesthetic, but also from the scientific point of view.The product of nearly 40 years of firsthand experience, it covers every aspect of the subject from A-Z. History, sources, prices, quality analysis, synthetics and treatments, everything is here. Ruby & Sapphire--A Gemologist's Guide represents the most comprehensive book ever written on a single precious stone. With over 1000 photos, maps and illustrations and 3500 references, it is nothing less than a tour-de-force of gemological scholarship.