Double Diamonds

During the Second World War, in the mountains and jungles of Timor, Bougainville and New Guinea, Australian commando units fought arduous campaigns against the Japanese. The story of these elite independent companies and commando squadrons, whose soldiers wore the distinctive double-diamond insignia, is told here for the first time. Through 130 powerful images from the Australian War Memorial’s unparalleled collection – some never published before – Double Diamonds captures the operational history of these units and the personal stories of the men who served in them, many of whom lost their lives or the friends who trained and fought alongside them.

Lights! Camera! Action! Chris is delirious with excitement when she learns that a movie is going to be filmed at the Double Diamond Dude Ranch--starring Chance Richmond! But the most exciting news is that the director needs someone to "double" for lead actress Vanessa Vance. Chris is going to be in a movie! Well, not exactly. The director explains that no one will actually see Chris's face. The audience will think she's Vanessa. But Chris has a couple of tricks up her sleeve to make sure it's not Vanessa Vance the audience will see up on the screen. It'll be Chris Bradley...Movie Star! At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

With Foreword writer Michael Porter Following the success of the First Edition published in 2000, this extended edition of From Adam Smith to Michael Porter: Evolution of Competitiveness Theory provides a thorough explanation of the evolution of international competitiveness theories and their economic and strategic implications. The theories range from classical theories such as Adam Smith's theory of absolute advantage, to new theories such as Michael Porter's diamond model. Professor Cho and Professor Moon have updated their research with their latest theoretical advancements, such as the double-diamond-based nine factor model, and MASI (Measure, Analyze, Stimulate, and Implement) model. This newly revised volume is suitable for International Economics, Business Strategy, and International Business courses on both the graduate and upper-division undergraduate levels. Policy makers and corporate managers will also find useful implications from this book's systematic integration and application of important competitiveness models. Contents:From Adam Smith to Michael Porter:Traditional Model: TheoryTraditional Model: DebateNew Model: TheoryNew Model: DebateMichael Porter and Theoretical Extensions:Extended Model (1): The Generalized Double Diamond ModelExtended Model (2): The Nine-Factor ModelExtended Model (3): Double Diamond-Based Nine-Factor ModelMethodology for National Competitiveness AnalysisMichael Porter and Practical Extensions:Application: Firm LevelApplication: Industry LevelApplication: National LevelApplication: Other Areas Readership: Business strategy and international business courses for graduate and upper-division undergraduate levels. Policymakers and corporate managers. Keywords:Competitiveness;Adam Smith;Michael Porter;Diamond Model;9-factor Model;Double Diamond Model;Generalized Diamond Model;Dual Double Diamond ModelKey Features:This is an extended version of From Adam Smith to Michael Porter and covers the progress of competitiveness theories dealing with their original concepts and debates on themThe authors' latest theories, such as the dual double diamond, the strategic methodology, MASI (Measure, Analyze, Simulate, and Implement), and their practical applications are added in this revised versionReviews: Review of the First Edition: “The authors provide perceptive, concise summaries of the significant theories from Adam Smith to Michael Porter, resulting in an excellent overview of economic thought as it pertains to trade.” Choice

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A professional gambler offers his secrets for winning at all major casino games, with tips on betting strategies, successful money management, and self-control under pressure. 64 illustrations.

The casino floors are jammed with new and different kinds of slot machines. In this guide John Robison tells you what they are, how they work, and how you should play them. Formerly sold only in bulky report format, this new pocket-sized book can be easily carried into the casinos to be used as a reference. Contains graphics of slot and video poker pay schedules you will encounter, along with representative return percentages.

What Is Synthetic Diamond Lab-grown diamond is diamond that is produced by a manufacturing process, as contrasted with natural diamond created by geological processes and extracted by mining. How You Will Benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Synthetic diamond Chapter 2: Detonation nanodiamond Chapter 3: Crystallographic defects in diamond Chapter 4: Diamond (gemstone) Chapter 5: Diamond Chapter 6: Gemstone Chapter 7: Materials science (II) Answering the public top questions about synthetic diamond. (III) Real world examples for the usage of synthetic diamond in many fields. (IV) 17 appendices to explain, briefly, 266 emerging technologies in each industry to have 360-degree full understanding of synthetic diamond' technologies. Who This Book Is For Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of synthetic diamond.