The Sporty Fairies are in need of Rachel & Kirsty's help. Everyone in Fairyland is preparing for the Fairy Olympics but Jack Frost & his goblins have stolen the magic sporty items so they can win by cheating! What's more with the items missing everyone in the human world is playing sports really badly & so the human Olympics is in danger of being ruined too! Gemma's Magic Ribbon is the last item that Rachel & Kirsty must rescue to ensure the Olympics both in Fairyland & the human world will go ahead smoothly. But how can they get it back from Jack Frost? ...

Since Gemmology" was published readers have used it to gain an in-depth appreciation of the science of gemmology its history & practice. This third edition has been completely revised to cover the latest methods of gem enhancement & identification as well as the latest test instruments & laboratory techniques." Gemmology" serves as an invaluable reference guide for gemmologists professionals & students & is an invaluable text for anyone in the gemmological profession. Also included are details of the Gemmological Associations Foundation Course together with advice on examination techniques." ...

This is a collection of"es & excerpts from generations of great Kabbalists including Rav Yehuda Ashlag author of the Sulam" [ Ladder] commentary of " The Book of Zohar". This compilation reveals the spiritual concepts of Kabbalah in every realm of human life using poignant & thought-provoking passages with accurate references from authentic Kabbalistic sources as well as the greatest Kabbalists of all time. A student or a spiritual searcher can use this book as compass in their quest to find true spirituality. The"es from Gems of Wisdom: words of the great Kabbalists from all generations will become an indispensable source book the reader will constantly revisit & utilize. It is a priceless gift to any person who is a kabbalah student or wishes to explore this age old wisdom." ...

Buying colour gems is a challenge. To make a wise choice you must be able to judge their colour flaws transparency & brilliancy. This guide will show you how. Written for both consumers & professionals it is easy to read has over 200 colour photographs & gives practical pointers on how to buy the best stone for the money. Whether you are interested in jade opal ruby topaz spinel garnet tourmaline or some other coloured gem you will find this guide to be a fascinating & valuable resource. Topics covered include: price comparison; gem treatments; quality evaluation; gem cleaning & care; fake stones; savvy buying. ...

Whether buying gem-set jewellery or loose stones you will be faced with a colorful array of beauty & value. With such a wide ...

This is the standard reference for over twenty years now completely revised & updated with many new illustrations. Gemstones of the World" is the most comprehensive & informative colour manual of the worlds gemstones &

Includes:: more than 1 400 examples. Opposite each illustration the text provides an exact description of the particular stone including details of the properties & chemical composition which makes the stone unique. Information on location of major deposits alternative names stones most easily identified incorrectly & diagrams of their crystal habits are also given. The tables on gemstones properties & constants provide a basic system of elimination for all unidentified stones. There are also eleven tables listing commercial & mineral names refractive indices dispersion pleochroism fluorescence absorption spectra & specific gravities of gems. From the historical to the scientific this extraordinary reference source is filled with fascinating facts about gemstones both precious & semi-precious. Its also a worldwide scientific survey with stunning colour photographs of each gem & its varieties."

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This book provides a lucid & highly acclaimed introduction to gender issues in crime & criminal justice central to any understanding of crime & criminal justice policy & practice. This second edition has been updated to take full account of recent developments particularly in the areas of policing crime prevention restorative justice & legislation relating to sexual offences & the nature & impact of crime on women
- in particular the Sexual Offences Act 2003. Gender Crime & Criminal Justice is divided into three main sections. The first considers different ways of theorising about gender & the relative impact of this on thinking about crime & criminal victimisation; the second considers some of the evidence in relation to peoples gendered experiences of crime & criminal victimisation; the third considers how those working within the criminal justice system & the policies that are put in place work to sustain or change those experiences of crime & criminal victimisation in relation to gender.
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In this fascinating & unique study Ann Hughes examines how the experience of civil war in seventeenth-century England affected the roles of women & men in politics & society; & how conventional concepts of masculinity & femininity were called into question by the war & the trial & execution of an anointed King. Ann Hughes combines discussion of the activities of women in the religious & political upheavals of the revolution with a pioneering analysis of how male political identities were fractured by civil war. Traditional parallels & analogies between marriage the family & the state were shaken & rival understandings of sexuality manliness effeminacy & womanliness were deployed in political debate. In a historiography dominated by military or political approaches Gender & the English Revolution reveals the importance of gender in understanding the events in England during the 1640s & 1650s. It will be an essential resource for anyone interested in women's history feminism gender or British History. ...

Gender Equity in the Early Years" critically evaluates the extent to which current early years policies provision & practice promote & foster gender equity. It explores the rationale for the drive to employ more men in the early years field & examines the link made between underachievement in boys & the feminine nature of early years provision. It also looks at the underpinning philosophy & impact of the Foundation stage in early years provision. Taking into consideration recent research this book considers the validity of the scientific conclusions being drawn about the biological basis for gender differences. Childrens perceptions of masculinities & femininities are also under scrutiny as the author analyses their imaginative role play & storytelling in early years settings. The author also looks at the principles behind the pre-school provision in Reggio Emilia & focuses on the extent to which this approach fosters gender equity. This groundbreaking book is essential reading for professionals working with young children students on early childhood education & early childhood studies courses & heads & deputies in nurseries & primary & nursery schools." ...

Laura Gowing provides unique insight into gender relations in a time of flux from the women who tried to vote in Ipswich in 1640 to a grandmother describing the first time her grandson wore breeches. Examining gender relations in the contexts of the body the house the neighbourhood & the political world this comprehensive introduction gives readers both the evidence & the tools to reconstruct the hidden histories of early Engl&. ...