Double Diamonds

Double Diamonds
Author: Karl James
Publisher: NewSouth
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2016-08-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1742247822

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.

Three of Diamonds

Three of Diamonds
Author: Anthony Horowitz
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2005-05-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101664053

What would Tim Diamond, the world's worst private detective, dowithout his quick-thinking brother Nick? The bumbling detective and his kid brother are at it again in these three hilarious, fast-paced mysteries. Whether it's finding out who flattened a philanthropist with a steamroller in The Blurred Man, outsmarting Parisian drug smugglers on a vacation gone miserably wrong in The French Confection, or catching the murderer behind a deadly class reunion in I Know What You Did Last Wednesday, there's never a dull moment with this crimesolving duo around. Find out if Nick can get to the bottom of these mysteries before Tim messes everything up, or worse, gets them both killed.

Lucy's Double Diamonds

Lucy's Double Diamonds
Author: Ruby Storm
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004-07
Genre: Brothers
ISBN: 9781419950025

Lucy's Double Diamonds By Ruby Storm Lucy O'Malley wants to find a man-someone who will cool the fire that crackles in her blood. That doesn't seem too much for a gal to ask. Then Matt Diamond, the man of her heated dreams, strolls through the door of the cafi where she is employed. Bulging muscles, worn jeans, and bedroom eyes wrapped up in one big package of pure male testosterone are enough to make Lucy slide right off a stool. Matt is blindsided by the redheaded woman prone to fumbling her way throughout her days. All he meant to do was duck into a restaurant for a quick burger. What he got was a red-hot tamale lying on the floor at his feet. Setting out for only a one-night stand, Matt is surprised at the depth of emotion that comes over him the first time he holds Lucy in his arms. Enter Jake, Matt's twin brother and mirror image. Never in his wildest dreams did he think his brother's new love would steal his heart instantly. Lucy's going to have to figure out how to deal with the double love of her double Diamonds-because both brothers set her body on fire, and both of them have captured her heart.

Amber & Dusk

Amber & Dusk
Author: Lyra Selene
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 362
Release: 2018-11-27
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1338210041

In a magical world where the sun never sets, a gifted girl dreams to be in the royal court but once inside, she may not be prepared for the drama. Sylvie has always known she deserves more. Out in the permanent twilight of the Dusklands, her guardians called her power to create illusions a curse. But Sylvie knows it gives her a place in Coeur d’Or, the palais of the Amber Empress and her highborn legacies. So Sylvie sets off toward the Amber City, a glittering jewel under a sun that never sets, to take what is hers. But her hope for a better life is quickly dimmed. The empress invites her in only as part of a wicked wager among her powerful courtiers. Sylvie must assume a new name, Mirage, and begin to navigate secretive social circles and deadly games of intrigue in order to claim her spot. Soon it becomes apparent that nothing is as it appears and no one, including her cruel yet captivating sponsor, Sunder, will answer her questions. As Mirage strives to seize what should be her rightful place, she’ll have to consider whether it is worth the price she must pay . . . Lyra Selene weaves a lush and thrilling story of sacrifice, secrets, and star-crossed love set in a Parisian-inspired world where the sun never sets in this remarkable YA fantasy debut. Praise for Amber & Dusk “A shimmering tapestry of language, woven through with soaring beauty and subtle menace.” —Sara Holland, New York Times–bestselling author of the Everless series “Full of riotous color, fantastical locations, and surprising plot twists.” —School Library Journal

Double Diamond Dude Ranch #1 - Call Me Just Plain Chris

Double Diamond Dude Ranch #1 - Call Me Just Plain Chris
Author: Louise Ladd
Publisher: Torkids
Total Pages: 77
Release: 2014-04-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1466868465

What secret is Chris's new best friend hiding? Call Me Just Plain Chris by Louise Ladd "Call me just plain Chris." It's what she tells people when her dad introduces her by her given name, Crystal. "Hello Just Plain Chris," they always answer. Pretty dumb, huh? That's why Chris is so pleasantly surprised when she meets Serena, the new girl whose parents have just bought the Lazy B, a ranch not far from the Double Diamond Dude Ranch. Chris is impressed that Serena isn't one of those girlie girls who can't think of anything to talk about except their hair, or which boys are cutest, or what kind of clothes to wear. Serena is different. She and Chris have a lot in common. And best of all, Serena doesn't call her Just Plain Chris. There's only one problem. Serena is afraid of horses. But Chris has a plan to fix that! Don't miss other exciting Chris adventures! At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

From Adam Smith to Michael Porter

From Adam Smith to Michael Porter
Author: Tong-s?ng Cho
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 347
Release: 2013
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9814401668

This book 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.

Exposing the Magic of Design

Exposing the Magic of Design
Author: Jon Kolko
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2011-03-07
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0199780951

Design synthesis is a way of thinking about complicated, multifaceted problems of a large scale with a repeatable degree of success. Design synthesis methods can be applied in business, with the goal of producing new and compelling products and services, and they can be applied in government, with the goal of changing culture and bettering society. In both contexts, however, there is a need for speed and for aggressive action. This text is immediately relevant, and is more relevant than ever, as we acknowledge and continually reference a feeling of an impending and massive change. Simply, this text is intended to act as a practitioner's guide to exposing the magic of design.

Double Diamond Dude Ranch #5 - Me, My Mare, and the Movie

Double Diamond Dude Ranch #5 - Me, My Mare, and the Movie
Author: Louise Ladd
Publisher: Torkids
Total Pages: 79
Release: 2014-04-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1466868503

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.

Double Diamond Dude Ranch #4 - The Perfect Horse

Double Diamond Dude Ranch #4 - The Perfect Horse
Author: Louise Ladd
Publisher: Torkids
Total Pages: 77
Release: 2014-04-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 146686849X

A dream-come-true horse . . . or a nightmare The Perfect Horse by Louise Ladd All summer Chris has been teaching her friend Serena how to ride. It wasn't easy at first, since Serena was afraid of horses. But she caught on quickly and now she loves to ride. Even better, Serena thinks it's time to buy her own horse. She's so excited! She even knows exactly what she wants her horse to look like. So it's a dream come true when Serena sees her "perfect" horse at an auction and decides she has to have him . . . no matter what. But as Serena and Chris are about to discover, he may not be the perfect horse after all. Don't miss other exciting Chris adventures at the Double Diamond Dude Ranch! At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.