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The Heartless Stone

2007-06-12 Business & Economics
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Release : 2007-06-12
Genre : Business & Economics
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Book Rating : 708/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis The Heartless Stone by : Tom Zoellner

Download or read book The Heartless Stone written by Tom Zoellner. This book was released on 2007-06-12. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An American Library Association Notable Book When he proposed to his girlfriend, Tom Zoellner gave what is expected of every American man--a diamond engagement ring. But when the relationship broke apart, he was left with a used diamond that began to haunt him. His obsession carried him around the globe; from the "blood diamond" rings of Africa; to the sweltering polishing factories of India; to mines above the Arctic Circle; to illegal diggings in Brazil; to the London headquarters of De Beers, the secretive global colossus that has dominated the industry for more than a century and permanently carved the phrase "A diamond is forever" on the psyche. An adventure story in the tradition of Susan Orlean's The Orchid Thief, The Heartless Stone is a voyage into the cold heart of the world's most unyielding gem.

The Heartless Stone

2007-04-01 Business & Economics
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Release : 2007-04-01
Genre : Business & Economics
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Book Rating : 127/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis The Heartless Stone by : Tom Zoellner

Download or read book The Heartless Stone written by Tom Zoellner. This book was released on 2007-04-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2000, Tom Zoellner purchased a diamond engagement ring and proposed. His girlfriend said, "yes" and then, suddenly, walked out of his life making Tom the owner of a used engagement ring. Instead of hitting the self-help shelves of his local bookstore, he hit the road travelling to diamond mines in Africa, Canada, India, Brazil and Russia to discover the true worth of this shining gem. He travelled to Japan to understand how diamonds were linked with engagements and delved into the history of our own American romance with the diamond ring. He gained entry to DeBeers, the London diamond merchants. He visited shopping mall jewellers with starry-eyed couples. Through all of his travels, he searched for an answer to the question "How has one stone created empires, ruined lives, inspired lust and emptied wallets throughout history?" A diamond version of Susan Orleans's The Orchid Thief, Tom Zoellner's The Heartless Stone is a journey to the cold heart of the world's most unyielding gem.

Uranium

2009 History
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Release : 2009
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 645/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Uranium by : Tom Zoellner

Download or read book Uranium written by Tom Zoellner. This book was released on 2009. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of the powerful mineral element explores its role as a virtually limitless energy source, its controversial applications as a healing tool and weapon, and the ways in which its reputation has been used to promote war agendas in the middle east.

The Heartless Troll

2016 COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
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Release : 2016
Genre : COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 933/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis The Heartless Troll by : Oyvind Torseter

Download or read book The Heartless Troll written by Oyvind Torseter. This book was released on 2016. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this graphic novel fairytale, our hero finds himself rescuing a princess and trying to outwit a troll to free his brothers from the troll's curse.

Diamond Trade

2010-09-01 Juvenile Nonfiction
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Release : 2010-09-01
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
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Book Rating : 810/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Diamond Trade by : Lillian E. Forman

Download or read book Diamond Trade written by Lillian E. Forman. This book was released on 2010-09-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title gives readers a deeper look at the diamond trade and its surrounding conflicts. Readers will learn the history of the diamond trade, including its social, political, and economic effects. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-follow text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Viewpoints is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

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