Have You Ever Tried To Sell A Diamond
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Have You Ever Tried To Sell A Diamond
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The Atlantic Monthly Co. presents "Have You Ever Tried to Sell a Diamond?," an article written by Edward Jay Epstein that originally appeared in the February 1982 issue of the "Atlantic Monthly." The author recounts the history of the diamond trade and cartel.
Have You Ever Tried To Sell A Diamond
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Author : Edward Jay Epstein
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2013-12
Have You Ever Tried To Sell A Diamond written by Edward Jay Epstein and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12 with Business & Economics categories.
Edward Jay Epstein investigates the most brilliant illusion in modern history: the illusion that diamonds are so rare that they will maintain their value forever. He explains how the the De Beers cartel, backed by a syndicate of Jewish diamond dealers in London, created an artificial scarcity by controlling the worldwide supply and used modern advertising to establish it in the mind of the public. In this book, comprised of six essays, we also learn about the secret workings of the cartel over the past century, including: + Why you cannot always sell diamonds for the price you paid? + Why Russia is now taking over the cartel operation? + How De Beers now uses the concept of blood diamonds to control prices? + Why Nicky Oppenheimer exited De Beers in 2011? Praise for Edward Jay Epstein: "Brilliant Expose of the International diamond monopoly" --Telegraph (London) "Full of readable if somewhat garish descriptions of diamond mines, diamond traders, and the activities of governments. If Ian Fleming were alive, he would have found much rewarding material here." -Woodrow Wyatt, Sunday Times
I Do But I Don T
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Author : Kamy Wicoff
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2007-09-10
I Do But I Don T written by Kamy Wicoff and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-09-10 with Social Science categories.
Why is the stereotypical image of the bride before her wedding day that of a stressed, moody, indecisive, and frustrated woman cracking under pressure and snapping at everyone in sight? Why does being a bride feel like going through a second adolescence? And why, with the rate of couples seeking counseling for wedding-related debt doubling from year to year, do we continue to spend absurd amounts of money on this institution? Examining how the pressure to give into the crowd (mothers, mothers-in-law, caterers, dressmakers, bridesmaids, the groom himself) and the associated traditions (wearing white, being given away, being introduced as Mr. and Mrs. Groom) is sometimes at odds with the "progress" the bride and groom may have made on these issues in private, Kamy Wicoff answers these questions and more in this sure-to-be-talked-about look at the modern bride. Through poignant and funny personal experience, eye-opening conversations with other brides, and scholarly and popular research, she strives to find both the personal and cultural meaning of all the trappings and traditions-from the proposal to the ring, to the dress, and even the bachelorette party. Her insights will blow the roof off the proverbial wedding tent. Her passionate argument for conscious marriage will ring true to the thousands of women planning weddings every day. To keep our sanity, our integrity, and our relationships intact, Wicoff says, "the way we marry matters."
The Engagements
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Author : J. Courtney Sullivan
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2013-06-04
The Engagements written by J. Courtney Sullivan and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-04 with Fiction categories.
1947: Mary Frances Gerety, a young copywriter in an eminent advertising agency, has to convince the world of two things - that marriage means a diamond ring on every woman's finger, and that she is as good at her job as any man. And then, in one moment of brilliant inspiration, Mary Frances writes down four words which will achieve both her aims . . . Moving from a Harvard swim-meet in 1927 to the three-martini lunches of 1940s advertising, from the back streets of 1980s Boston to an exquisite Parisian music shop in 2003, The Engagements is a novel about love, marriage, commitment and betrayal; it is as sharp, as fiery and as beautiful as the stone we have taken to represent our dreams.
Synthetic Diamond
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Author : Fouad Sabry
language : en
Publisher: One Billion Knowledgeable
Release Date : 2022-01-17
Synthetic Diamond written by Fouad Sabry and has been published by One Billion Knowledgeable this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-17 with Technology & Engineering categories.
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.
Truth
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Author : Hector Macdonald
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2018-03-08
Truth written by Hector Macdonald and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-08 with Psychology categories.
_________________ 'Macdonald zeros in on the slipperiness of factuality, offering an array of case studies from the worlds of history, commerce and – of course – politics.' New York Times True or false? It’s rarely that simple. There is always more than one truth in every story. Eating meat is nutritious but it’s also damaging to the environment. The Internet disseminates knowledge but it also spreads hatred. As communicators, we select the truths that are most useful to our agenda. We can select truths constructively to inspire nations, encourage children, and drive progressive change. Or we can select truths that give a false impression of reality, misleading people without actually lying. Others can do the same, motivating or deceiving us with the truth. In Truth, communications strategy expert Hector Macdonald explores how truth is used and abused in politics, business, the media and everyday life. Combining great storytelling with practical takeaways and a litany of fascinating, funny and insightful case studies, Truth is a chilling and engaging read about how profoundly our mindsets and actions are influenced by the truths that those around us choose to tell. For fans of Factfulness, A Field Guide to Lies and Statistics and The Art of Thinking Clearly, a fascinating dive into the many ways in which ‘competing truths’ shape our opinions, behaviours and beliefs.
Sustainable Luxury And Jewelry
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Author : Ivan Coste-Manière
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-07-25
Sustainable Luxury And Jewelry written by Ivan Coste-Manière and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-25 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This book discusses the current trends in luxury and jewelry and presents how to make these sustainable for a better future. In the age of sustainability, we increasingly see how designers and consumers begin to think beyond a product's look&feel and operation, and are especially concerned about what has happened during its manufacturing process and what will happen once its useful life comes to an end. Today, consumers value that every industrial product and process should be sustainable, beneficial for the people, the economy and the planet, and so is the case for jewelry.
Inheritance
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Author : Sharon Moalem
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2014-04-10
Inheritance written by Sharon Moalem and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-10 with Science categories.
A groundbreaking book that will transform how we understand ourselves and our families by revealing that everything we thought we knew about genetics is wrong. Your experiences, no matter how seemingly inconsequential - from bullies to crushes to what you eat for dinner - have all left an indelible mark within you. And more importantly, within your genes. Inheritance is a guidebook for change. No longer do we have to settle for what we've been given. We can write our own story. We're taught that we don't have much of a choice in the matter of what we get or what we give, because our genetic legacy was fixed when our parents conceived us. But that's all wrong. Our genes are constantly on the move, some are turning on while others are turning off, all in response to what you're doing, what you're seeing, and what you're feeling. And all of those things can be changed, which means we can change. Genetically.
The Diamonds Of Marange
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Author : Itai T. Mupanduki
language : en
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Release Date : 2012-03-01
The Diamonds Of Marange written by Itai T. Mupanduki and has been published by Trafford Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-01 with Fiction categories.
The book explores the treacherous African mineral terrain as it illustrates the powerless voiceless peasants in the village of Marange pitted against corrupt government elite. Both are then pitted against a global Multinational company and its proxies, The Military Industrial Complex. Threatened by a political opposition party, the ruling elite is caught up in its populist rhetoric and the desire for profit. Lacking capital the ruling elite is at the crossroads. But the military industrial complex has no permanent friends, leaving the peasants caught in the middle. Marange explores the missed opportunities while at the same time leaving the reader both entertained and educated. The author takes the reader to Marange through the eyes of Mugove, a peasant farmer, Taona, a high school teacher and the generality of the characters in the book who serve in their various capacities to illustrate the disjointed social and political atmosphere emerging because of the diamond discovery. The interesting contradictions and relationships that emerge in the peasant-elite-multinational company triangle make very interesting reading. This book is an essential reading for anyone interested in Africa and its minerals.
Precious Objects
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Author : Alicia Oltuski
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2012-07-03
Precious Objects written by Alicia Oltuski and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-03 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
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.