Best Selling Books by Linda Jones

Celebrated jewelry designer and bestselling author Linda Jones presents a must-have collection of beautiful pieces, all made from made from wire and beads, in a variety of styles. Packed with designs for daytime, ethnic-inspired necklaces, fun projects for kids, pretty pieces for special occasions, and items suitable for beginners, keen crafters will never need to buy another jewelry book again. You will learn how to combine beads with simple and intricate chain designs, and how to create elegant finishing touches by bringing in tiny shells, leather, and delicate ribbon. Why not try the stunning birthstone bracelet, or make impressive costume jewelry such as the spiral choker and the striking wedding tiara? You don’t need expensive tools and materials, nor any previous experience, as the step-by-step instructions, techniques, and tips will help you to create professional-looking pieces that you will be proud to wear yourself or give as a gift. And if you’re already a jewelry aficionado, you’ll find plenty of ideas and project variations to inspire you to create more designs of your own.

Congratulations on selecting this book! The payment card industry and payment card security is a growth industry! When I was a PCIP (Payment Card Industry Professional) certification candidate, I looked for test questions and exercises that could gauge how I was doing when studying for the certification exam. At the time, I would have loved to have had access to a book like this! However, to my disappointment, I found no resource that would allow me to access a full blown test bank and exercises to more clearly judge my progress. While studying, I wrote my own questions and yes, I passed the PCIP certification exam. Many of my practice questions and exercises written during my study process went into this book. My goal in writing this book is to provide support for other Payment Card Industry Professional (PCIP) candidates who are interested in sitting for the certification exam by passing on this valuable resource. This book does not replace the downloadable study material from the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council website. Studying the PCI SSC material is critical to understanding the material and exam success. As a matter of fact, all candidates are encouraged to thoroughly study the material on the PCI SSC website before accessing the 320 practice questions and exercises in this book. Obtaining the PCIP certification demonstrates to your employer that you are a qualified and valuable team member when it comes to PCI compliance and audits. How well you do on the PCIP certification exam could have a significant impact on your future.

Bearded Dragon: Fun Facts Book about Bearded Dragon for Children

In the spring of 1912, a group of young women assembled for the start of their nursing careers. Although they came from widely differing backgrounds, they formed deep and abiding friendships which sustained them through the rigorous training, family upheavals, and the trauma of war. They had little time for romance, but found an abundance of love. Love that comforted. Love that strengthened. And love that made their hearts sing. About the Author Linda was born and educated in North London. After her marriage and birth of two daughters, the family settled in Gloucestershire. A twenty-year career in the residential care of the elderly followed. On retirement, Linda was able to devote more time to writing. Heartsong is her sixth novel. When she is not writing or reading, Linda enjoys a variety of handicrafts which she happily shares with anyone who shows the slightest interest.

Oscar and his wife ran away from home--Norway and came to America in 1880. Neither one could talk or hear. He was an intelligent, highly motivated man who was so proud to be in America. He wanted to make his fortune, but his disability was a hard coconut in the pit of his stomach that he could not crack. Oscar and his wife relied on faith, not things. Faith never let them down. Faith was the rock that carried them through the difficult times. His first daughter, Cassie could talk and hear and became their thread to the hearing world. They were so close to their dreams when Cassie met and married Ivan. They did not want this cowboy for their daughter. The parenting skills that Oscar taught Cassie lead her through hardships that most people could never endure. Cassie was a river of strength and courage based on faith. Faith that was the result of the training from her beloved parents.

Horses: Fun Facts Book about Horses for Children

Buffalo State College Master''s project in Elementary Education and Reading, 2002.

Back Cover: CAFOD''s Refugee Campaign looks at why people are forced to leave their homes and encourages supporters to take action to combat the causes. Campaigners will find out about the experiences and rights of refugees and try to bring about change in society''s attitudes towards them.

This is a story of a young man''s struggle with mental illness, who had all the same hopes, dreams, feelings and desires we all do. Greg''s road was just covered with many more obstacles to overcome. Even in Greg''s worst pain, he touched and held others who were suffering too. It shows his determination to rise above this insidious disease to accomplish his dreams of becoming a comic book artist and to have a loving relationship. It''s the story of how in the writing of it, his mother got to see the man, instead of the illness. How he helped her in his death, to overcome her grief and follow her dream of writing this story. He helped her realize how much we truly are all, Difernt yet the Same.

Jesus was unapologetically radical. While He was here on earth, everything He did, said and how He thought, was radical. This generation needs to know that Jesus Christ is the most radical person that ever lived. He was and still is revolutionary; He is militant and even fanatical about His mission and about us - His creation. This is the Jesus we need to present to a generation who is not afraid or threatened by the radical; this is the Person they want, and this is the Person whom they are searching for - The Radical Jesus.

Bucket List Journal For Kids Do you have goals and dreams that you want to accomplish? This simple cute Bucket List Journal is a great tracker for all things you created. Add To Cart Now This simple checklist book allows you to jot down 19 must-do things on your to-do list. Features: Master list of goals/dreams/to-dos Adequate space to document the why, the how, and the memories Pages for photos of each quest Blank page for affixing souvenirs : 6x9" 90 pages Uniquely designed matte cover High quality, heavy paper We have lots of great trackers and journals coming soon, so be sure to check out our listings by clicking on the "Author Name" link just below the title of this journal Ideas On How To Use This Planner: Best Friend Gift End Of School Gift

My Bucket Filling Journal Do you have goals and dreams that you want to accomplish? This simple cute Bucket List Journal is a great tracker for all things you created. Add To Cart Now This simple checklist book allows you to jot down 19 must-do things on your to-do list. Features: Master list of goals/dreams/to-dos Adequate space to document the why, the how, and the memories Pages for photos of each quest Blank page for affixing souvenirs : 6x9" 90 pages Uniquely designed matte cover High quality, heavy paper We have lots of great trackers and journals coming soon, so be sure to check out our other listings by clicking on the "Author Name" link just below the title of this journal Ideas On How To Use This Planner: Best Friend Gift Anniversary Gift Wedding Gift End Of School Gift

A sol-gel stationary phase was developed for in-situ infrared (IR) detection of analytes on thin-layer chromatography (TLC) plates. These sol-gel-based TLC plates have improved optical properties compared with conventional TLC plates in IR spectroscopic analysis. Samples can be analyzed in transmission geometry, requiring no special attachments. The sol-gel-based TLC plates demonstrate significantly better light throughput and a wider spectral range than conventional TLC plates analyzed in diffuse reflectance geometries. The sol-gel precursor, methyltrimethoxyorthosilicate (MTES), was templated with cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) and urea in order to form a porous sol-gel. Aerosol deposition was used to apply the sol-gel solution onto either glass slides or silicon wafers within an enclosed chamber. Many variables were studied to determine their effect on the quality of the sol-gel stationary phases, including the ratio of MTES:methanol:water:CTAB:urea:HCl:, gelation times and temperatures, and deposition rate. Sol-gel films prepared using MTES/methanol/water/CTAB at ratios of 1 : 20 : 7 : 0.2 containing 5 wt% urea (relative to MTES) and pH 1.5 were crack-free, mechanically stable, and uniform in appearance. The films were tens of microns thick with a highly interconnected porous structure. For chromatographic separations, the films exhibited good solvent migration velocity and could be repeatedly washed and reused for TLC separations without showing degradation in the separation. Several different classes of compounds, including polyaromatic hydrocarbons and dyes, were successfully separated. Theoretical plate values measured on the MTES-based sol-gel films were comparable to those obtained on commercially available TLC plates.