ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD JADE
From French, from Italian giada, from obsolete Spanish piedra de ijada colic stone (literally: stone of the flank, because it was believed to cure renal colic); ijada, from Vulgar Latin īliata (unattested) flanks, from Latin īlia, plural of īlium.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «JADE»
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Jade Green: A Ghost Story
While living with her uncle in a house haunted by the ghost of a young woman, recently orphaned Judith Sparrow wonders if her one small transgression has caused mysterious happenings.
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor,
2000
After killing a man in self-defense, lovely Jade Carrington finds herself shipped to the colonies as an indentured slave, becoming the prize of Matthew Hutner, a powerful backwoodsman, and the target of a lustful Frenchman's obsessive ...
Jade had listened to Misty and Star tell their stories. Now it is her time to speak. But she can't. For while the others in Dr. Marlowe's therapy group had exposed their hidden pains and secret pasts, they are nothing like Jade.
Jade Highland, CIA operative, faces the toughest assignment of her life--finding her husband's killer.
Her exotic beauty captured the heart of a rugged rancher. But could heforget the past--and love again?
A secret that will force Jade to decide between what is right, and what feels right. Master storyteller Deb Caletti has once again created characters so real, you will be breathless with anticipation as their riveting story unfolds.
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Jade in Ancient Costa Rica
This well-illustrated catalogue of works drawn chiefly from Costa Rican collections reviews current information on the jades of Costa Rica and their archaeological context, images, and relationship to the jades of Mexico and the Maya area.
Mark Miller Graham, Julie Jones, Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.),
1998
Jadearbejder fra bl.a. Kina og Sydamerika.
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Jade Visions: The Life and Music of Scott LaFaro
Told by his sister, this book uniquely combines family history with insight into LaFaro's music by well-known jazz experts and musicians Gene Lees, Don Thompson, Jeff Campbell, Phil Palombi, Chuck Ralston, Barrie Kolstein, and Robert Wooley ...
Helene LaFaro-Fernandez,
2009
Jade saw the man of her dreams across a crowded restaurant while married to what proved to be a philandering husband.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «JADE»
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Samantha Jade's “Shake That” B-Side Is An Absolute Gem: Listen …
Well, it looks like that great Aussie tradition continues with Samantha Jade. The X Factor Australia winner/original Step Up soundtrack queen ... «Idolator: All About The Music, Jul 15»
Jade is a BB bedhopper: Danny slams flirty housemate
The demolition man has taken a wrecking ball to his chances of palling up with Jade Lynch, after standing by the 'bed-hopper' comments he ... «Daily Star, Jul 15»
Texas Fear Over 'Jade Helm' Drill Is Very American
When Texans, including Governor Greg Abbott, give credence to the possibility that the U.S. military's Jade Helm 15 training exercise is a ... «Bloomberg View, Jul 15»
Bar Brawl at Jade Bar: Phoenix Bartender Competes in Mixology …
Beginning on this Sunday, July 18, a series of cocktail competitions will take place weekly at the Sanctuary Resort's Jade Bar. Each night, two ... «Phoenix New Times, Jul 15»
Condo Close-up: Jade Condominiums blends natural beauty with …
Offering an abundance of green space, gorgeous lakeside views, and close proximity to parks and recreational opportunities, Jade ... «Edmonton Journal, Jul 15»
Pouting Big Brother contestant Jade Lynch going on DATE with The …
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, Solomon said: "Me and that Jade from Big Brother have been tweeting each other, and we're going on ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
Jade Helm 15 watchdog writes off liberals as 'useless': 'I can't wait to …
The leader of a volunteer group formed as a “watchdog” over Jade Helm 15 military exercises dismissed 90 percent of Americans as useless ... «Raw Story, Jul 15»
Texas Roundup: Planned Parenthood, gay marriage and Jade Helm
July 17, 2015 12:09 PM EDT - State officials react to a video showing a Planned Parenthood executive discussing fetal organs, a county clerk resigns in protest ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
The Jade Hotel transformed from an NYC dorm
THE JADE HOTEL 52 West 13th St., between Avenue of the Americas and Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 212-375-1300, www.thejadenyc.com. «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
Pacific Bay Signs Jade Mining Agreement, $500000 Financing …
Dease Lake Jade and Pacific Bay will jointly market any jade ... seasons of Jade mining jade mining by contributing additional funds to the JV ... «MarketWatch, Jul 15»