In "Crystals," A. E. H. Tutton delves into the intricate world of crystallography, exploring the symmetrical beauty and scientific significance of crystal formations. The book presents a harmonious blend of accessible language and profound insights, allowing readers to appreciate the complexities of mineral structures and their applications in fields ranging from geology to art. Tutton intricately weaves detailed illustrations with rich descriptive prose, reinforcing the reader's understan...

"Crystals" by A. E. H. Tutton is a captivating exploration of the world of crystals and their various properties. The book delves into the science behind crystals, explaining how they form and the unique characteristics that make each type special. Tutton provides readers with insights into the metaphysical aspects of crystals, discussing their uses in healing, meditation, and spiritual practices. The engaging writing style makes complex concepts accessible, appealing to both novices and e...

IN THEIR DESTRUCTION, SHE WAS CREATED.Maret Arriens lives, knowing she is both a miracle and a reminder, being the last witch of Kharis, despite the humans spending hundreds of years trying (and failing spectacularly) to erase magic completely. Now, all the magic of her people resides within Maret.She lives under a protective order in Cedora, the only mortal land that doesn’t want her dead. With King Tormas' support, Maret built the Great Oak Library, one o...

Guard Your Daughters by Diana Tutton is a 1953 novel about a family of five daughters living in the country or rather four daughters since one has recently escaped by marrying and it is Morgan, Cressida, Teresa and Thisbe who are still at home with their parents. Their mother stops her daughters going to school or making friends. But because she tends to make scenes or retire to bed, her family do all they can to avoid defying or upsetting her; yet they do so in a continually light-hearted...

In Windows: History, Repair and Conservation, readers are guided through the history, dating, development, care, repair and conservation of windows by authors who are experts in their fields. Each chapter covers a different aspect of the subject, from the dating of windows and their separate parts, through to surveying and engineering, recording and curation of historic windows, their ironmonger and surrounds.As this book shows, windows vary in complexity and form, from th...

In Doors: History, Repair and Conservation, readers are guided through the function, history, development, care, repair and conservation of doors by chapter authors who are experts in their field. This book offers depth and range of detail from dating and archaeology right through to the surveying, recording, engineering and curation of the door, its furniture and the part of the building into which it is set.Doors vary from basic designs to exceptional and intricate maste...

Drawing on insights from work in medical history and sociology, this book analyzes changing meanings of personalized medicine over time, from the rise of biomedicine in the twentieth century, to the emergence of pharmacogenomics and personal genomics in the 1990s and 2000s. In the past when doctors championed personalization they did so to emphasize that patients had unique biographies and social experiences in the name of caring for their patients as individuals. However, since the middle...

Genetic Databases offers a timely analysis of the underlying tensions, contradictions and limitations of the current regulatory frameworks for, and policy debates about, genetic databases. Drawing on original empirical research and theoretical debates in the fields of sociology, anthropology and legal studies, the contributors to this book challenge the prevailing orthodoxy of informed consent and explore the relationship between personal privacy and the public good. They also con...

The staircase dates back to the very beginning of architectural history. Virtually every significant building from the ziggurats of ancient Mesopotamia to the present day, has not only contained one or more staircases, but has celebrated them. For such an apparently simple part of a building they have been made in a bewildering variety of forms and from a wide range of materials. Every age has sought to out-perform the previous to produce ever more spectacular and gravity-defying designs.

A collection of free-verse poems and prose written about love, heartbreak, hope, life, depression, struggle. And finding your power, strength, wisdom, and bravery within it all.

A collection of free-verse poems and prose written about loss, death, sadness, hope, life, depression, struggle. And finding your power, strength, wisdom, and bravery within it all.

In her debut collection of poetry, songs, and prose, M.J. Tutton takes her readers on an honest and unforgettable journey. Each piece, written from 2010 to late 2017, paints a picture of love, loss, heartbreak, depression, betrayal, hope, life, and reinvention. The book is split into 12 chapters - one for each month of the year.