ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD OBSIDIAN
From Latin obsidiānus, erroneous transcription of obsiānus ( lapis) (stone of) Obsius, the name (in Pliny) of the discoverer of a stone resembling obsidian.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OBSIDIAN»
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obsidian in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
obsidian and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Obsidian: Geology and Archaeology in the North American ...
This book, the capstone of decades of investigation, integrates a wealth of obsidian research in one volume.
Book 8 in the New Species series.
Step into New York Times bestseller Nalini Singh’s explosive and shockingly passionate Psy-Changeling world.
After 13-year-old Tucker Feye's parents disappear, he suspects that the strange disks of shimmering air that he keeps seeing are somehow involved, and when he steps inside of one he is whisked on a time-twisting journey trailed by a shadowy ...
The obsidian mirror. Its power is great and terrible. Men have been lost in it, the dead brought back to life through it, and the future annihilated by it. Or this is what will happen unless the mirror is destroyed.
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Obsidian Prey: Harmony Series:
Three months ago, Lyra Dore suffered a heartbreak and a hostile takeover - both at the hands of the same man.
Jayne Ann Krentz writing as Jayne Castle, Jayne Ann Krentz, 2010
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When Darkness Falls: The
Obsidian Trilogy
Despite a great working of Wild Magic and High Magic that struck at the heart of the Demon Queen’s evil plots, Knight-Mage Kellen and his Elven allies are still seen as enemies by the human Mage Council.
Mercedes Lackey, James Mallory, 2007
Hired to care for Mrs. Charpentier at her South Carolina mansion, Rosamund falls in love with the invalid's husband, Charles
How do you know all of this? he asked.Obsidian, a captivating tale of parallel lives, is the story of heartache and love, war and peace, richly woven between the past and the present.
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The Outstretched Shadow: The
Obsidian Trilogy: Book One
Then he found the forbidden Books of Wild Magic-or did they find him? The three slim volumes woke Kellen to the wide world outside the City's isolating walls. Their Magic was not dead, strangled by rules and regulations.
Mercedes Lackey, James Mallory, 2007
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OBSIDIAN»
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ALAN HOWELL | MBJ. Lauren Hannaford. Lauren Hannaford, senior account manager and culture ambassador with Obsidian PR, is on the ... «Memphis Business Journal, Jul 15»
Ancient Volcano Tattooed the Earth with Giant Rings
The lava then solidifies into volcanic rocks, which can look dark and glassy (obsidian) or grey and spongy (basalt), and can display other ... «Live Science, Jul 15»
A Lengthy Look At Fallout 4
If they didn't want to make more Fallout games, they could have just cut some deal with Obsidian to allow them to develop some while getting a ... «Game Informer, Jul 15»
Patched from the dead: the classic games we'd like to see fixed
Released in 2005, Obsidian's Knights of the Old Republic II is still hailed by many fans as one of the greatest Star Wars games ever made – so ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
Remote Medicine Lake seems to bring out the best in visitors
Gray dacite and black obsidian can span for miles across a stark landscape with little or no plant or tree life. The most recent volcanic activity ... «SFGate, Jul 15»
Deal of the day: Doogee F3 Pro Android 5.1 smartphone for just $160
Right of the bat you have the traditional Crystal white and Obsidian black, two options that you can never go wrong with. If you want something ... «Geek Snack, Jul 15»
Antiques, Collectibles, Décor and More offering variety
Some of the gems available include agate, sodalite, jasper, snowflake obsidian, mahogany obsidian and lace agate. In addition, the store has a ... «Akron Leader Publications, Jul 15»
Check Out the Air Jordan 7 “Blue Dust” Dropping This Weekend
This weekend Jordan will unleash a new colorway of the Air Jordan 7. The AJ 7 “Blue Dust” features a dusty grey, obsidian and charcoal upper. «STASHED, Jul 15»
Digging up ancient history in Central Oregon
"It looks like a drill or awl made of an obsidian-type stone," said student Josh Zeigler, who found the tool. "I'm excited -- this is exactly what we're ... «KTVZ, Jul 15»
Standard DB9 purchasing questions
We have pretty much agreed onyx, obsidian and piano, but there are fewer examples. Is that from desirability or the opposite? We also really ... «Pistonheads.com, Jul 15»
