Download or read book Rogue Diamonds written by E. Bielawski and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When geologist Chuck Fipke discovered diamonds on the Barren Grounds near Yellowknife in Canada's Arctic, international mining companies almost immediately began to stake claims to the minerals: pure "ice" diamonds untainted by bloodshed and war. These diamond lands are home to the Dene, Native peoples who have hunted, fished, and lived on these grounds since time immemorial. To mine these lands required the agreement of the First Nations, the Inuit, the mining company, and two levels of government. Ellen Bielawski was part of the negotiation team that painstakingly put together a deal to satisfy all involved, andRogue Diamondsis her provocative and insightful telling of this intense time. From closed-door meetings in town to sacred ceremonies on the land, Bielawski weaves a thought-provoking story. Ellen Bielawskiis director of the School of Native Studies, University of Alberta; she lives in Edmonton.

Download or read book Diamond Stories written by Renée Rose Shield and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sequestered within the heart of a cosmopolitan city is an exotic world--a place where diamonds, astronomically priced, are bought and sold on the strength of a handshake, and business disputes are resolved according to ancient Jewish principles of arbitration. Yet it is also a modern industry facing the same fundamental global changes affecting all businesses today.In Diamond Stories, Renée Rose Shield leads us into the unexamined realm of wholesale diamond traders in New York. Related to several well-respected traders, she had unprecedented access to a society normally closed to outside inquiry. Here she deftly blends her personal relationship and her anthropological training to provide an insightful exploration of this tradition-bound industry, the new challenges it faces, and the ways both industry and individuals adapt to and endure change.Shield begins with a fascinating history of diamond mining, combining the story of the De Beers cartel, the role of Jews in the trade, and the part diamonds have played both in war and liberation. Throughout, she incorporates commentary by current diamond traders. Succeeding chapters explore the evolving nature of both the global trade and the New York diamond district. Shield takes a close look at the increasingly complex ethnic makeup of the district, illuminates the rarely documented work done by women, chronicles the resilient system of arbitration, and reveals the ways in which many traders work well into their eighties and nineties. Their long lives of work, cushioned by the trade's social environment, offer hints for successful aging in general.

Download or read book Trade in African Diamonds written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Ways and Means. Subcommittee on Trade and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Five of Diamonds written by Patricia Loofbourrow and published by Red Dog Press, LLC. This book was released on 2020-10-01 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A storm is coming ... One year has passed since the unpopular second Diamond Purge began. When the trains in Bridges mysteriously stop running, tensions among the populace rise to the point that the other three Families decide something must be done. Private investigator Jacqueline Spadros gets an unusual request: mediate with Cesare Diamond so that Inventors from all Four Families may meet to find a solution to the crisis. But Jacqui has more pressing problems. Her best friend is dying, she has a missing-persons case that she can't seem to solve, and her teenage sister-in-law is out of control. When her lawyer blackmails her for the enormous amount she owes him, Jacqui does something no one would ever have expected.

Download or read book Diamond Sky written by Annie Seaton and published by ASA. This book was released on 2020-04-01 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The isolated beauty of the Australian East Kimberley desert can be a haven for those who can stand the heat, but its isolated beauty can also be deadly. The remote Matsu diamond mine in the Kimberley is the perfect place for engineer Dru Porter to hide. The vast and rugged landscape helps her feel invisible . . . and safe. Security specialist Connor Kirk is investigating stolen diamonds onsite and he knows from experience that beautiful women are capable of deceit. He immediately suspects the reclusive, but obviously clever Dru Porter; he knows she is hiding something. As Dru’s past catches up with her, their instant, mutual dislike threatens to blind them to the true danger lurking in the mine, one which could leave them both at the mercy of the desert...

Download or read book Precious Objects written by Alicia Oltuski and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-07-03 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tour of the diamond industry explores the historically rich network connecting Communist Siberia, Israel, and New York's diamond district, and profiles some of the industry's more colorful characters, including the author's father.

Download or read book Rogue Diamonds written by E. Bielawski and published by Douglas & McIntyre. This book was released on 2004 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When rogue geologist Chuck Fipke discovered diamonds on the Barren Grounds near Yellowknife in Canada's Arctic, international mining companies took notice. Almost immediately, miners from these large conglomerates began to stake claims to the minerals: pure "ice" diamonds untainted by bloodshed and war. These diamond lands are home to the Dene, Native peoples who have hunted, fished and lived on these grounds since time immemorial. To mine these lands required the agreement of the First Nations, the Inuit, the mining company and two levels of government. Ellen Bielawski was part of the negotiation team that painstakingly put together a deal to satisfy all involved, and Rogue Diamonds is her provocative and insightful telling of this intense time. From closed-door meetings in town to scared ceremonies on the land, Bielawski weaves a compelling, thought-provoking account.

Download or read book Diamonds Demons written by David H. Bernstein and published by Lothian Children's Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biography of Melbourne businessman, Joseph Gutnick. Tells of his family background, schooling at Yeshivah College in Melbourne, rabbinical studies in New York, success in the mining industry, his philanthropy, religious beliefs, political involvement and role in the Melbourne Football Club. Discusses the influences on his life, in particular that of the late Lubavitche Rebbe (who predicted that Gutnick would find gold and diamonds in the Australian desert). Includes photographs, references, glossary and index. Author is a freelance writer and journalist who has written for the 'Australian Jewish News', 'Jerusalem Post', 'Age', 'Australian' and 'Sydney Morning Herald'.

Download or read book Diamond for a Ruby written by Stefan Nicholson and published by Stefan Nicholson. This book was released on 2018-11-22 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ruby Peters is in great danger, fighting off double-agents entrenched in MI6 who recruit mercenaries and a psychotic madman to kill her. Roger Davis speaks from the grave, as his coded messages lead Ruby and Eric to the list that everyone is determined to obtain - at any cost. An absolutely idea packed story with fast-paced action at every step of the novel. Many of Ruby’s friends are injured and killed as a result of her involvement with Davis and as she is betrayed by her own people. Ruby graduates after completing the "CCP" final project that will have you thinking about your own life and its values.

Download or read book Diplomacy and Diamonds written by Joanne King Herring and published by Center Street. This book was released on 2011-10-19 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She's been dirt poor; she's been filthy rich. Rich was more fun. She married three times, divorced twice, found her true love, and lost him to cancer. At twenty-one, she was told she would soon die. She lived. Doctors said she'd never be able to have children. She had 'em. She's bargained with God, dictators, and Democrats. She's partied with princes, presidents, premiers, Barbara Walters, Anwar Sadat, Margaret Thatcher, Tom Hanks, and Francisco Franco . . . though not all at the same time. She captivated powerful men with her feminine charm, and then persuaded them toward unlikely political alliances through her formidable intelligence. She waltzed with Prince Philip in Buckingham Palace, dressed in men's clothes and smuggled herself in a barrel across the Pakistani border, threw a Roman-themed party so extravagant it was featured in Life magazine, and survived a Soviet gunship attack in the mountains of Afghanistan. Joanne Herring, the Houston socialite portrayed by Julia Roberts in the film Charlie Wilson's War, is far more colorful, funny, and likable than any screenwriter could have guessed. The former Texas television anchor is known for her improbable fight with the mujahideen against the former Soviet Union. But her full story-with all its God, guns, and Gucci glory-has never been told. Born in the man's world of Texas in a time when women had limited choices, Joanne Herring blazed a trail with allies as unlikely as Charlie Wilson, Pierre Cardin, and President Ronald Reagan . . . and in so doing forged new paths for women in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and America.

Download or read book Kaffe Fassett s Quilts in the Sun written by Kaffe Fassett and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty fabulous masterworks comprised of colors, patterns, and textures that capture the essence of brilliant sunlight are yours to enjoy -- in stunning photographs and in future creations. Master colorist and quilter Kaffe Fassett escorts you through a showing of each gorgeous new piece accompanied by photos of the quilts taken on the sun-drenched shores of Portugal, the inspiration for the fantastic designs. Detailed instructions, diagrams and templates accompany each work ensuring that your "quilt in the sun" will be in hand before long. Twenty new creations from the master himself and acclaimed designers such as Liza Prior Lucy, Mary Mashuta and Amy Butler Exuberant colors and patterns inspired by and photographed amidst the beautiful sea and land, artifacts and architecture of Portugal Detailed step-by-step instructions, full-color piecing diagrams and templates plus a flat shot for each dazzling design Varied palettes for selected designs vividly demonstrate the impact of color and encourage you to explore your own unique color combinations A special section of tips and techniques give knowledge and confidence to quilters of all skill levels An extraordinary gift to delight the quilters on your list

Download or read book Blood Diamonds written by Greg Campbell and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2012-04-03 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First discovered in 1930, the diamonds of Sierra Leone have funded one of the most savage rebel campaigns in modern history. These "blood diamonds" are smuggled out of West Africa and sold to legitimate diamond merchants in London, Antwerp, and New York, often with the complicity of the international diamond industry. Eventually, these very diamonds find their way into the rings and necklaces of brides and spouses the world over. Blood Diamonds is the gripping tale of how the diamond smuggling works, how the rebel war has effectively destroyed Sierra Leone and its people, and how the policies of the diamond industry - institutionalized in the 1880s by the De Beers cartel - have allowed it to happen. Award-winning journalist Greg Campbell traces the deadly trail of these diamonds, many of which are brought to the world market by fanatical enemies. These repercussions of diamond smuggling are felt far beyond the borders of the poor and war-ridden country of Sierra Leone, and the consequences of overlooking this African tragedy are both shockingly deadly and unquestionably global. Updated with a new epilogue.

Download or read book Beyond Diamonds written by Thomas McCavour and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2015-12-02 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Will the lives of a Canadian Inuit woman and a South African man come together again? Can their love be reignited, or will they go their separate way in Canada and Africa? Beyond Diamonds continues the adult life story of Sarah Akana and Sam Kambo. It traces Sarah’s continuing involvement with the development of the Canadian North and her role in the construction of Arctic Highways and in Federal Politics. Sam Kambo becomes the head of a large mining company with properties around the world. McCavour examines the current and future development of natural resources in Canada and Africa including the effects of global warming and issues of global food, energy and water supply. He offers a glimpse into the future and provides his opinion about the state of the world in 2028.

Download or read book Dirty Diamonds written by Betty Sullivan La Pierre and published by SynergEbooks. This book was released on 2002-08 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Jamey Gray-Schyler, a shrewd, conniving, sexy young woman who can take you down a path of robbery and murder.

Download or read book Diamonds Gold and War written by Martin Meredith and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2009-09-14 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SOUTHERN AFRICA was once regarded as a worthless jumble of British colonies, Boer republics, and African chiefdoms, a troublesome region of little interest to the outside world. But then prospectors chanced upon the world's richest deposits of diamonds and gold, setting off a titanic struggle between the British and the Boers for control of the region. It culminated in the costliest, bloodiest, and most humiliating war that Britain had waged in nearly a century, and left the Boer republics devastated. In this gripping history of the turbulent years leading up to the founding of the modern state of South Africa in 1910, Martin Meredith portrays the great wealth and raw power, the deceit, corruption, and racism that lay behind Britain's empire-building in southern Africa. Diamonds, Gold, and War is a tale of high adventure, high fi nance, and high politics that also shows the massive impact of white expansion on indigenous African societies. And it explains the rise of the virulent Afrikaner nationalism that eventually took hold, with repercussions lasting nearly a century.

Download or read book Globalization and Self Regulation written by S. Sethi and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-02-17 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Corporate strategy expert Prakash Sethi takes an in-depth look at global structures and how regulation works from a corporate perspective, providing case studies of several industries and governments who have begun implementing voluntary codes of conducts, including Equator Principles, ICMM, and The Kimberly Process.

Download or read book Blood Diamonds written by Jon Land and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2003-04-14 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A novel about an Israeli and a Palestinian who try to prevent an African warlord's terrorist plot against the United States.