ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ELIXIR
From Medieval Latin, from Arabic al iksīr the elixir, probably from Greek xērion powder used for drying wounds, from xēros dry.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ELIXIR»
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Devoted: An
Elixir Novel
When her recently discovered soulmate Sage is kidnapped, photojournalist Clea Raymond makes an uneasy alliance with his enemies, not knowing if he is dead or alive, in a desperate attempt to be reunited with him.
Against a backdrop of international intrigue and ruthless drug monopolies, award-winning author Davis Bunn delivers an intoxicating page-turner in this redemptive thriller.
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Elixir: A History of Water and Humankind
A history of the role of water in shaping civilization covers the aqueducts of ancient Greece, the centuries-long efforts to tame rivers in China, the Industrial Revolution, and present-day efforts to solve sustainability problems.
Clea Raymond, a young photojournalist who has spent her life in the spotlight, and her best friends travel the globe trying to unravel a centuries-old mystery that could reveal her soulmate's identity and the secret of her father's ...
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The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master
What others in the trenches say about The Pragmatic Programmer... “The cool thing about this book is that it’s great for keeping the programming process fresh.
Andrew Hunt, David Thomas, 1999
Driven by fountain-of-youth dreams, he plans to turn the flower into an elixir of youth and health.
When twelve-year-old Ruth is befriended by Dr. Banting and his assistant Mr. Best at a biological research center in Toronto, Ruth is torn between animal rights and medical research, since the research they are doing involves dogs.
The epic love story of Clea and Sage comes to its thrilling conclusion in the final book in the Elixir series by multitalented star Hilary Duff.
Taoists regard the hair as antennae extending out into nature and the universe. By utilizing the practices in this book, readers can develop self-healing abilities and establish a better connection to the universe as a whole.
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Kava: The Pacific
Elixir: The Definitive Guide to Its ...
This complete guide to kava describes its centuries-long use in the religious, political, and economic life of the Pacific islands and summarizes the literature and research on a plant that is now considered a comparable or superior ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ELIXIR»
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elixir is used in the context of the following news items.
Donizetti's The Elixir of Love Concludes Portland Opera's 50th Season
The Portland Opera's 50th anniversary season concludes with a special production of Gaetano Donizetti's, The Elixir of Love, a romantic ... «GoLocalPDX, Jul 15»
Lancôme Turns 80 Years Old, But Doesn't Look a Day Over 20
... two more limited edition Lancôme products: Les Jumelés, a jewelled lipstick case and a brand new version of their superbly luxe elixir, La Vie ... «New York Observer, Jul 15»
Fish oil pills: Why the fabulously popular supplement may not be so …
While the persistent popularity of fish oil may reflect the human weakness for anything touted as a life-extending elixir, it also reflects that, even ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
Bizarre Behaviors From Around the World
Seminal fluid is considered the “elixir of life” in these cultures, so losing it is often linked to fear of irreversible physical damage or even death. «Discovery News, Jul 15»
Genghis and Saladin: the men who invented global terror
... before him after battle so that he could pick out the prettiest for himself, took little notice, and brusquely asked Chang for the elixir of life. «New Statesman, Jul 15»
Wimbledon SF: Can Sharapova finally end losing streak vs Serena?
Grass is the elixir that was needed to revive Radwanska's poor season, going by her performance on the surface thus far this season. With her ... «Hindustan Times, Jul 15»
Nelson: Stand strong, Joe Ceci, and don't prey on the weak
... and knowing some other poor lad was now duty bound by peer pressure to undergo extreme embarrassment to bring such elixir to our young ... «Calgary Herald, Jul 15»
Post-politics and the future of the left
The left understandably wants to capture and bottle the elixir of enthusiasm that has, in a different context, bolstered Ukip. But populism is ... «Open Democracy, Jul 15»
Impatient hitters, struggling middle relievers have Orioles in a slump
Maybe this weekend's interleague series against the Nationals will be an elixir, because August is a long way away. peter.schmuck@baltsun. «Baltimore Sun, Jul 15»
Sound assisted coffee? Meet Elixir
According to the creators of this strange new liquid, Elixir Speciality Coffee 'looks like whiskey, feels like tea [and is] made from coffee.' They're ... «World Coffee Press, Jul 15»
