diamonds

Follows the author across fourteen nations and six continents to research the mythology and fascination with diamonds, how they have been used to fund civil wars, and the exploitation of diamond workers in India and Africa.

When Trixie Belden and Honey Wheeler find a cut diamond embedded in the dirt floor of the old abandoned gatehouse, they set out to find whoever left it there.

Three adventurers trek into the Congo in search of the diamonds of the Lost City of Zinj.

Explains how diamonds and other gems form, where they are found, and how they are mined, cut, polished, and used, and discusses different kinds of gemstones and their place in history and culture.

Describes the formation, properties, and uses of diamonds, where they are found, how they are cut, and stories of the great diamonds of the world.

Discusses the history, scientific makeup, and cultural significance of diamonds, their uses, and stories about famous diamonds.

Discusses the history of diamonds, with photographs and illustrations, and explores where diamonds come from, how they are found, the characteristics that determine a diamond's worth, and other related topics; and includes a time line.

Traveling to sophisticated Milan for an international football tournament, Jake Bastin, who is certain his television commentator father is conducting an MI6 mission, becomes inadvertently enmeshed in a massive diamond heist and retaliatory assassination.

Jimmy investigates the disappearance of a bag of diamonds from the local jewelry store with the help of his super-snotty schnozz.

Three adventurers trek into the Congo in search of the diamonds of the Lost City of Zinj.