ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ALABASTER
From Old French alabastre, from Latin alabaster, from Greek alabastros.
QUOTES WITH «ALABASTER»
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More than anything else, my mother wanted to be an actress - a famous actress - which in the 1950s was all about being young, sexy, and available. She was all that, and more. She had big blue eyes, alabaster skin, a heart-shaped face, a beautiful figure. She was just a knockout.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ALABASTER»
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Alabaster finally collects all these tales into one volume, illustrated by Ted Naifeh (Gloomcookie, Courtney Crumrin)
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Breaking the
Alabaster Jar: Conversations with Li-Young Lee
Twelve extensive interviews covering twenty years of aesthetic and spiritual insights from a beloved American poet.
Li-Young Lee, Earl G. Ingersoll, 2006
Bryan Whittaker-a bitter young man, raised without a father-stands at a crossroad in his life. Determined to discover what happened to his father, his search begins with an alabaster cross.
"God told me to tell you so." And now, apparently, God was passing on a message. "He said," concluded the pastor, "that you need to hurry." So there it is. I'm not writing this book for myself.
Elder Delores McKoy-Kingwood, 2012
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Alabaster Cities: Urban U.S. Since 1950
Uses studies, personal narratives, census figures, and other statistical data to chronicle the steady rise of urbanization, suburbanization, and metropolitanization of the United States, and explores the consequences of these changes on ...
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Alabaster Village: Our Years in Transylvania
Set in Romania in the early 1930s, readers will sorrow and rejoice in this dramatic, true story of political conflict, poverty, bravery and deep faith. Includes striking photographs from the author's collection.
Christine Morgan, Anne Welsh, 1997
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Alabaster Box: The Heart of A Poet ...
"As you read through these pages, and hear my heart, don't be surprised if you see yourself... Tisha Leija" "Alabaster Box" is a collection of poetry inspired by the events of life.
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Developing an Outstanding Core Collection: A Guide for Libraries
Presents guidelines to developing a high-quality core library collection, and includes discussions on the philosophy behind core collections, strategies for their implementation, and lists containing selection criteria.
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The Jungle of Fear: A Reverend
Alabaster Armstrong Mystery
Can Helen and the other women help Alabaster turn the tide on him? Join author Claude Keenam in the exciting and ever-adventurous follow-up to The Search for the Loony Man.
Dancy Flammarion may look like a frail teenage girl, but her journey through the swamps and byways of the American South brings her into battle with werewolves, monsters, and grotesque secrets, armed only with a knife and a mission to ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ALABASTER»
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car is the largest and fastest growing privately owned automotive rental and leasing company in the U.S. With over 7,000 ... «Stars and Stripes, Jul 15»
Alabaster police arrest state Sen. Cam Ward after receiving drunken …
Alabaster police arrested state Sen. Cam Ward on suspicion of driving under the influence Wednesday after receiving a report of a possible ... «AL.com, Jul 15»
Alabaster tears down dilapidated properties, passing cost on
ALABASTER – Three nuisance properties in Alabaster have been demolished, and the Alabaster City Council likely will attach the costs as ... «Alabaster Reporter, Jul 15»
I-65 south reopened at exit 242
ORIGINAL: According to a Facebook post from the Alabaster Police Department, I-65 south is shut down at the 242 exit (also known as the tank ... «WIAT 42, Jul 15»
Alabaster 6U softball places second in state tournament.
The Alabaster 6U softball All-Star team just finished up a successful season. The team placed first in the first pre-area tournament and second ... «Shelby County Reporter, Jul 15»
Meeting the forefathers: YMCA campers spend day at American …
MONTEVALLO – After learning how to march in formation, handle a musket and let out a ferocious battle cry, Alabaster YMCA day camp ... «Shelby County Reporter, Jul 15»
Local pharmacist named to state Hall of Fame
Anthony J. Brooklere, who operates pharmacies in Alabaster and Adamsville, was one of 23 pharmacists from across the state inducted into the ... «Shelby County Reporter, Jul 15»
Kingwood has five sign basketball scholarships
ALABASTER – The AISA AAA Kingwood Christian School in Alabaster had one of the most impressive winter and spring sports seasons in the ... «Alabaster Reporter, Jul 15»
Alabaster hosting slip 'n slide day for teens
ALABASTER – Alabaster teens will have a chance to enjoy a massive water slide at the city's Municipal Park in mid-July, thanks to the efforts of ... «Shelby County Reporter, Jun 15»
National movie premiere tour stopped in Alabaster, honored veterans
(WIAT) — A national movie premiere tour made a stop in Alabaster Tuesday evening. The cast of the movie showed up, but some local heroes ... «WIAT 42, Jun 15»
