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Richard Engel

And Then All Hell Broke Loose: Two Decades in the Middle East

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Based on two decades of reporting, NBC’s chief foreign correspondent’s riveting story of the Middle East revolutions, the Arab Spring, war, and terrorism seen up-close—sometimes dangerously so.When he was just twenty-three, a recent graduate of Stanford University, Richard Engel set off to Cairo with $2,000 and dreams of being a reporter. Shortly thereafter he was working freelance for Arab news sources and got a call that a busload of Italian tourists were massacred at a Cairo museum. This is his first view of the carnage these years would pile on. Over two decades Engel has been under fire, blown out of hotel beds, taken hostage. He has watched Mubarak and Morsi in Egypt arrested and condemned, reported from Jerusalem, been through the Lebanese war, covered the whole shooting match in Iraq, interviewed Libyan rebels who toppled Gaddafi, reported from Syria as Al-Qaeda stepped in, was kidnapped in the Syrian crosscurrents of fighting. He goes into Afghanistan with the Taliban and to Iraq with ISIS. In the page-turning And Then All Hell Broke Loose, he shares his adventure tale.Engel takes chances, though not reckless ones, keeps a level head and a sense of humor, as well as a grasp of history in the making. Reporting as NBC’s Chief-Foreign Correspondent, he reveals his unparalleled access to the major figures, the gritty soldiers, and the helpless victims in the Middle East during this watershed time. We can experience the unforgettable suffering and despair of the local populations. Engel’s vivid description is intimate and personal. Importantly, it is a succinct and authoritative account of the ever-changing currents in that dangerous land.

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Bob Woodward

Fear: Trump in the White House

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If you're drawn to the inner workings of power and want an unflinching look at the Trump administration, 'Fear' by Bob Woodward should be your next read. Renowned for his precision and depth of investigation, Woodward provides a dense, firsthand account. It's an essential exploration for anyone intrigued by American politics and the complexities of leadership under scrutiny.

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Michael Lewis

The Big Short : Inside the Doomsday Machine

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"The Big Short" is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the 2008 financial crisis. Michael Lewis creates a gripping narrative that keeps readers engaged from start to finish with his signature blend of humor and indignation. The book's unique feature is its ability to make complex financial jargon accessible to everyone. It is perfect for those who enjoy true stories about finance and economics, or for anyone who wants to understand the underbelly of the American financial system. It's highly recommended for students of business, economics, and finance, as well as anyone interested in modern history and politics.

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Shaun Walker

The Long Hangover : Putin's New Russia and the Ghosts of the Past

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In The Long Hangover , Shaun Walker presents a deeply reported, bottom-up explanation of Russia's resurgence under Putin. By cleverly exploiting the memory of the Soviet victory over fascism in World War II, Putin's regime has made ordinary Russians feel that their country is great again. Walker not only explains Putin's goals and the government's official manipulations of history, but also focuses on ordinary Russians and their motivations. He charts how Putin raised victory in WWII to the status of a national founding myth in the search for a unifying force to heal a divided country, and shows how dangerous the ramifications of this have been. This book explores why Russia, unlike Germany, has failed to come to terms with the darkest pages of its Stalin's purges, the Gulag, and the war deportations. The narrative roams from the corridors of the Kremlin to the wilds of the Gulags and the trenches of East Ukraine. It puts the annexation of Crimea and the newly assertiveRussia in the context of the delayed fallout of the Soviet collapse. The Long Hangover looks to a lost the millions of Russians who lost their country and the subsequent attempts to restore to them a sense of purpose.

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Ryszard Kapuściński, Klara Glowczewska

The Shadow of the Sun : My African Life

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"The Shadow of the Sun" by Ryszard Kapuscinski could be a good read for those interested in gaining a deeper understanding of post-colonial Africa. Kapuscinski provides a unique perspective on the continent, focusing on the mosaic of different peoples and practices that make up what we call "Africa." Through his impassioned writing, he addresses the struggles of humanity to escape foreign domination, wars, politics, and seek freedom. The book is perfect for those who want to learn more about Africa beyond what is shown in the media.

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Jane Mayer

Dark Money : The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right

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"Dark Money" is an eye-opening exposé of how a handful of billionaires and their extremist views have successfully transformed America's political landscape. Mayer's meticulous research and in-depth interviews provide a vivid portrait of a new oligarchy that has amassed unfathomable wealth and power, using it to push their personal agendas and widen economic inequality in the United States. If you care about American democracy and want to understand why it is eroding, "Dark Money" is a must-read.

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Michael Lewis

The Big Short : Inside the Doomsday Machine

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When the crash of the U. S. stock market became public knowledge in the fall of 2008, it was already old news.

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Robert S. Boynton

The Invitation-Only Zone : The Extraordinary Story of North Korea's Abduction Project

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Throughout the late 1970s and early '80s, dozens of Japanese citizens were abducted from coastal Japanese towns by North Korean commandos. In what proved to be part of a global project, North Korea attempted to reeducate the abductees and train them to spy on the state's behalf. When the project faltered, the abductees were hidden in a series of guarded communities known as "Invitation-Only Zones"--the fiction being that these were exclusive enclaves, not prisons.In 2002, Kim Jong Il admitted to kidnapping thirteen Japanese citizens and returned five of them (the other eight, he said, had died). From the moment that Robert S. Boynton first saw a photograph of these men and women, he became obsessed with the window their story provided into the vexed politics of Northeast Asia. In The Invitation-Only Zone, he untangles the logic behind the kidnappings and shows why some Japanese citizens described them as "their 9/11." He tells the story of how dozens were abducted and reeducated; how they married and had children; and how they lived anonymously as North Korean citizens. He speaks with nationalists, diplomats, abductees, and even crab fishermen, unearthing the bizarre North Korean propaganda tactics and the peculiar cultural interests of both counties.A deeply reported, thoroughly researched treatise on the power struggle of one of the most important areas in the global economy, Boynton's keen investigation is riveting and revelatory.

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Andrew Ross Sorkin

Too Big to Fail : The Inside Story of How Wall Street and Washington Fought to Save the Financial System--and Themselves

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This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the 2008 financial crisis and its impact on the world. It provides an in-depth look at the events leading up to the crisis, as well as behind-the-scenes insights into the decisions made by key players in finance and politics. The book's unique and distinctive feature is the author's unprecedented access to these players, providing a blow-by-blow account of the crisis that is both gripping and informative.

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Rajiv Chandrasekaran

Imperial Life in the Emerald City : Inside Baghdad's Green Zone

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From inside a surreal bubble of pure Americana known as the Green Zone, the US-led Coalition Provisional Authority attempted to rule Iraq following the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime. Drawing on interviews and internal documents, Rajiv Chandrasekaran tells the memorable story of this ill-prepared attempt to build American democracy in a war-torn Middle Eastern country, detailing not only the risky disbanding of the Iraqi army and the ludicrous attempt to train the new police force, but absurdities such as the aide who based Baghdad's new traffic laws on those of the state of Maryland, downloaded from the net, and the twenty-four-year-old who had never worked in finance put in charge of revitalising Baghdad's stock exchange. Imperial Life in the Emerald City is American reportage at its best. Promotional Information: Imperial Life in the Emerald City won the BBC 4 Samuel Johnson Prize for non #45;fiction, 2007 Prize Information: Winner of BBC Four Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-fiction 2007., Shortlisted for Guardian First Book Award 2007.

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Michael Lewis

Boomerang : Travels in the New Third World

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Boomerang explores the global financial crisis and how cheap credit affected society's behavior and economy, with a hilariously sad perspective. It is a good read for people interested in economics and global events, and for those who want a humorous take on a serious topic.

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Luke Harding

The Snowden Files - The Inside Story Of The World's Most Wanted Man

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"The Snowden Files is a gripping account of Edward Snowden's journey from being a contractor to the most wanted fugitive after leaking highly sensitive information about the US government's surveillance program. This book offers a unique perspective on the events that unfolded, revealing the lengths to which the state will go to silence those who challenge its power. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and politics."

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Barbara Demick

Nothing to Envy : Ordinary Lives in North Korea

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An eye-opening account of life inside North Korea--a closed world of increasing global importance--hailed as a "tour de force of meticulous reporting" (The New York Review of Books)NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST - NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALIST In this landmark addition to the literature of totalitarianism, award-winning journalist Barbara Demick follows the lives of six North Korean citizens over fifteen years--a chaotic period that saw the death of Kim Il-sung, the rise to power of his son Kim Jong-il (the father of Kim Jong-un), and a devastating famine that killed one-fifth of the population.Demick brings to life what it means to be living under the most repressive regime today--an Orwellian world that is by choice not connected to the Internet, where displays of affection are punished, informants are rewarded, and an offhand remark can send a person to the gulag for life. She takes us deep inside the country, beyond the reach of government censors, and through meticulous and sensitive reporting we see her subjects fall in love, raise families, nurture ambitions, and struggle for survival. One by one, we witness their profound, life-altering disillusionment with the government and their realization that, rather than providing them with lives of abundance, their country has betrayed them.Praise for Nothing to Envy"Provocative . . . offers extensive evidence of the author's deep knowledge of this country while keeping its sights firmly on individual stories and human details."--The New York Times"Deeply moving . . . The personal stories are related with novelistic detail."--The Wall Street Journal"A tour de force of meticulous reporting."--The New York Review of Books"Excellent . . . humanizes a downtrodden, long-suffering people whose individual lives, hopes and dreams are so little known abroad."--San Francisco Chronicle"The narrow boundaries of our knowledge have expanded radically with the publication of Nothing to Envy. . . . Elegantly structured and written, [it] is a groundbreaking work of literary nonfiction."--John Delury, Slate"At times a page-turner, at others an intimate study in totalitarian psychology."--The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Alec Ash

Wish Lanterns : Young Lives in New China

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This is the generation that will change China. The youth, over 320 million of them in their teens and twenties, more than the population of the USA. Born after Mao, with no memory of Tiananmen, they are destined to transform both their nation and the world.These millennials, offspring of the one-child policy, face fierce competition to succeed. Pressure starts young, and their road isn't easy. Their stories are also like those of young people all over the world: moving out of home, starting a career, falling in love.Wish Lanterns follows the lives of six young Chinese. Dahai is a military child and netizen; 'Fred' is a daughter of the Party. Lucifer is an aspiring superstar; Snail a country migrant addicted to online games. Xiaoxiao is a hipster from the freezing north; Mia a rebel from Xinjiang in the far west.Alec Ash, a writer in Beijing of the same generation, has given us a vivid, gripping account of young China as it comes of age. Through individual stories, Wish Lanterns shows with empathy and insight the challenges and dreams that will define China's future global impact.

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Carol Leonnig, Philip Rucker

A Very Stable Genius : Donald J. Trump's Testing of America

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A Very Stable Genius would be a good read for anyone interested in American politics and the inner workings of the Trump administration. This book provides an in-depth look into Trump's presidency, including the scandals and chaos that surrounded it. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the impact of Trump's presidency on America's democracy and its people. The book's most unique feature is the unprecedented access the authors had to insiders who witnessed Trump's behavior firsthand, providing a gripping and authentic insider's view of his presidency.

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Duff Mcdonald ( DA FU MAI KE TANG NA )

The Firm - The Story Of McKinsey And Its Secret Influence On American Business

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It ranks among the unquestioned laws of American big business over the last half century: If you want to be taken seriously, you hire McKinsey & Company. FOUNDED IN 1926, McKINSEY CAN LAY CLAIM to the following partial list of accomplishments: its consultants have ushered in waves of structural, financial, and technological change to the nation s best organizations; they remapped the power structure within the White House; they even revo-lutionized business schools. In this book, star financial journalist Duff McDonald shows just how, in becoming an indispensable part of decision making at the highest levels, McKinsey has done nothing less than set the course of American capitalism. But he also answers the question that s on the mind of anyone who has ever heard the word McKinsey: Are they worth it? After all, just as McKinsey can be shown to have helped invent most of the tools of modern management, the company was also involved with a number of striking failures. Its consultants were on the scene when General Motors drove itself into the ground, and they were Kmart s advisers when the retailer tumbled into disarray. They played a critical role in building the bomb known as Enron. McDonald is one of the few journalists to have not only parsed the record but also penetrated the culture of McKinsey itself a corporate mandarin elite whose methods have been compared (by oth-ers and by themselves) to those of the Jesuits or the U.S. Marines. They feel so strongly about themselves that they have insisted on a proper noun where one need not exist. To an outsider, they are a consulting firm. To themselves, simply, The Firm. This revealing book uncovers the inner workings of what just might be the most influential private organization in America.

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Ioan Grillo

El Narco: The Bloody Rise of Mexican Drug Cartels

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If you're drawn to understanding complex socio-political issues, "El Narco" will fascinate you. Ioan Grillo provides a visceral depiction of the Mexican drug cartels and the indelible impact they've had on society. Meticulously researched and compellingly written, it'll give you an insider's view on a conflict that shapes not only Mexico but also its neighbors to the north.

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Ryan Holiday

Trust Me, I'm Lying : Confessions of a Media Manipulator

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If you're both fascinated and horrified by how the digital age has transformed the way news is made and consumed, "Trust Me, I'm Lying" is an eye-opener. Ryan Holiday reveals the mechanics behind the media curtain, taking you on an insider's journey through the murky waters of blogs and online journalism. It's a must-read if you've ever wondered about the authenticity of the stories that shape our world.

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Roberto Saviano

Gomorrah : Italy's Other Mafia

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This book is an eye-opening and chilling account of the Camorra mafia's activities in Italy and beyond. Saviano's personal experiences working undercover paint a vivid picture of the scale and brutality of this criminal organization. Readers interested in true crime, investigative journalism, and Italian culture will find this book a gripping read.

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Bela Shayevich, Svetlana Alexievich

Secondhand Time - An Oral History Of The Fall Of The Soviet Union

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The magnum opus and latest work from Svetlana Alexievich, the 2015 winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature—a symphonic oral history about the disintegration of the Soviet Union and the emergence of a new RussiaWhen the Swedish Academy awarded Svetlana Alexievich the Nobel Prize, it cited her for inventing “a new kind of literary genre,” describing her work as “a history of emotions—a history of the soul.” Alexievich’s distinctive documentary style, combining extended individual monologues with a collage of voices, records the stories of ordinary women and men who are rarely given the opportunity to speak, whose experiences are often lost in the official histories of the nation.In Secondhand Time, Alexievich chronicles the demise of communism. Everyday Russian citizens recount the past thirty years, showing us what life was like during the fall of the Soviet Union and what it’s like to live in the new Russia left in its wake. Through interviews spanning 1991 to 2012, Alexievich takes us behind the propaganda and contrived media accounts, giving us a panoramic portrait of contemporary Russia and Russians who still carry memories of oppression, terror, famine, massacres—but also of pride in their country, hope for the future, and a belief that everyone was working and fighting together to bring about a utopia. Here is an account of life in the aftermath of an idea so powerful it once dominated a third of the world.A magnificent tapestry of the sorrows and triumphs of the human spirit woven by a master, Secondhand Time tells the stories that together make up the true history of a nation. “Through the voices of those who confided in her,” The Nation writes, “Alexievich tells us about human nature, about our dreams, our choices, about good and evil—in a word, about ourselves.”

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Michael Lewis

The Big Short : Inside the Doomsday Machine

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"The Big Short" isn't just an economics lesson; it's a riveting human drama. Michael Lewis puts a face to the financial crisis, sharing stories of those who predicted the collapse. With his signature wit, Lewis makes a complex world understandable and, against all odds, highly entertaining. If you're at all curious about how financial disasters unfold, this book is a gripping narrative that brings clarity to chaos.

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Masha Gessen

The Man Without A Face - The Unlikely Rise Of Vladimir Putin

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This book is an intriguing insight into Putin's rapid and unlikely rise to power. It sheds light on his selection by Boris Yeltsin's oligarchy and his subsequent ambitious reign as the President of Russia. The book's most distinctive feature is its detailed account of Putin's journey, making it a must-read for those interested in the history of modern Russia.

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Oliver Bullough

Moneyland : The Inside Story of the Crooks and Kleptocrats Who Rule the World

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Moneyland could be a good read for those interested in understanding how corruption works and how it affects the world we live in. The book takes the reader on a journey into the hidden world of kleptocrats, exposing how they have been able to exploit the system and amass wealth at the expense of their countries' development. The author presents a compelling argument on how the institutions of the Western world have turned a blind eye to these corrupt practices, making it possible for them to thrive. The book also highlights the work of activists fighting against these nefarious practices, making it a hopeful read for those who believe in the power of activism and social justice.

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Joby Warrick

Black Flags : The Rise of ISIS

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This book is a must-read for those interested in understanding the origins and growth of ISIS. Through a combination of meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Joby Warrick takes you on a journey that unveils the ideological and strategic underpinnings of this extremist group. The author seamlessly weaves together personal narratives, intelligence reports, and geopolitical analyses, providing a comprehensive understanding of how the threat of ISIS evolved. Be prepared to be captivated by the shocking revelations and insights that this book offers.

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Palagummi Sainath

Everybody Loves a Good Drought

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This book is a great read for those interested in understanding the ground reality of rural India and how policies have failed the people living there. It exposes the harsh truth about the lives of people who are marginalized and forgotten by the mainstream media and politics. The book is unique in the sense that it provides an insight into the lives of people who are hardly noticed by the government and society.

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Duff McDonald

The Firm - The Inside Story Of McKinsey, The World's Most Controversial Management Consultancy

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The Firm is an eye-opening read for anyone interested in the inner workings of the world's top management consultancy. Duff McDonald's extensive research uncovers both the positive and negative aspects of McKinsey's influence on businesses and governments. Readers will be intrigued by the previously undocumented workings of McKinsey and its impact on the corporate world.

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Mohsin Hamid

Discontent and Its Civilizations : Dispatches from Lahore, New York and London

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'When I was younger, I thought of being a migrant and being foreign as things that made me different, an outsider. Now I think these experiences are increasingly universal…'Since the year 2000, novelist Mohsin Hamid has been writing about what it means to be an individual in an increasingly fragmented world. In the pieces gathered here, he gives us a portrait of a man coming to terms with not only his place in that world but also how its convulsions and changes shape so many of us—for good and ill. Whether writing of his home life, about being a migrant or of today's geopolitical fault lines, Hamid gives us his deeply personal take on life at the beginning of the twenty-first century.'As simple, immediate and moving as any of Hamid's fiction.' —Financial Times'Excellent. Lucid, informative and drily funny… Hamid is one of the most perceptive commentators on contemporary global politics.' —Sunday Times'Reasonable, intelligent, humble. Just the sort of commentator the world could do with right now.' —Independent''Accessible, wise and beautifully clear.' —Metro'As a Pakistani who spent his childhood in the United States and his adult life in London, Hamid has a unique perspective on the civilization clash which has defined this era. These elegantly crafted essays confront everything from the future of Pakistan and the death of Osama bin Laden to fatherhood and falling in love.' —Prospect

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Joby Warrick

Black Flags : The Rise of Isis

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Recommended for those interested in understanding ISIS' origins, spread, and the various factors that contribute to the rise of extremist groups. Warrick's access to high-level sources makes this a detailed and intricate account that helps readers understand the challenges governments have faced in fighting global terrorism.

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Maria Ressa

How To Stand Up To A Dictator

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Recommendation: - This gripping memoir, written by Maria Ressa, Nobel Peace Prize winner, takes you on a journey through the harrowing reality of fighting against a dictator's regime. Ressa's unwavering pursuit of truth and justice, even in the face of multiple arrest warrants, serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of standing up to power. Through her experiences, she exposes the insidious web of disinformation and its impact on democracy. A must-read for anyone seeking inspiration to challenge oppressive regimes.

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Philip Rucker, Carol Leonnig

I Alone Can Fix It: Donald J. Trump's Catastrophic Final Year

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If you're seeking to understand the chaos that seemed to emanate from the White House in 2020, "I Alone Can Fix It" offers you a seat at the table where decisions—or the notable lack thereof—shaped a year fraught with pandemic woes and political unrest. Authors Rucker and Leonnig are your thorough guides through the labyrinth of a presidency that historians and citizens alike will ponder for years. It's a read that brings context and insight into a deeply polarizing segment of American history.

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Frederik Obermaier, Simon Pare

The Panama Papers : Breaking the Story of How the Rich and Powerful Hide Their Money

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Late one evening, investigative journalist Bastian Obermayer receives an anonymous message offering him access to secret data. Through encrypted channels, he then receives documents revealing how the president of Argentina has sequestered millions of dollars of state money for private use. This is just the beginning. Obermayer and fellow Suddeutsche journalist Frederik Obermaier find themselves immersed in the secret world where complex networks of letterbox companies help the super-rich to hide their money. Faced with the contents of the largest data leak in history, they activate an international network of journalists to follow every possible line of inquiry. Operating in the strictest secrecy for over a year, they uncover cases involving European prime ministers and international dictators, emirs and kings, celebrities and aristocrats. The real-life thriller behind the story of the century, The Panama Papers is an intense, unputdownable account that proves, once and for all, that there exists a small elite living by a different set of rules and blows their secret world wide open.

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Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein

All the President's Men

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The full account of the Watergate scandal from the two Washington Post reporters who broke the story. This is “the work that brought down a presidency…perhaps the most influential piece of journalism in history” (Time, All-Time 100 Best Nonfiction Books).This is the book that changed America. Published just two months before President Nixon’s resignation, All the President’s Men revealed the full scope of the Watergate scandal and introduced for the first time the mysterious “Deep Throat.” Beginning with the story of a simple burglary at Democratic headquarters and then continuing through headline after headline, Bernstein and Woodward deliver the stunning revelations and pieces in the Watergate puzzle that brought about Nixon's shocking downfall. Their explosive reports won a Pulitzer Prize for The Washington Post, toppled the president, and have since inspired generations of reporters. All the President’s Men is a riveting detective story, capturing the exhilarating rush of the biggest presidential scandal in U.S. history as it unfolded in real time. It is, as former New York Times managing editor Gene Roberts has called it, “maybe the single greatest reporting effort of all time.”

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Chrystia Freeland

Plutocrats : The Rise of the New Global Super-Rich and the Fall of Everyone Else

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A Financial Times Best Book of the YearWinner of the 2013 Lionel Gelber Prize There has always been some gap between rich and poor in this country, but in the last few decades what it means to be rich has changed dramatically. Alarmingly, the greatest income gap is not between the 1 percent and the 99 percent, but within the wealthiest 1 percent of our nation--as the merely wealthy are left behind by the rapidly expanding fortunes of the new global super-rich. Forget the 1 percent; Plutocrats proves that it is the wealthiest 0.1 percent who are outpacing the rest of us at break-neck speed. What’s changed is more than numbers. Today, most colossal fortunes are new, not inherited--amassed by perceptive businessmen who see themselves as deserving victors in a cut-throat international competition. As a transglobal class of successful professionals, today’s self-made oligarchs often feel they have more in common with one another than with their countrymen back home. Bringing together the economics and psychology of these new super-rich, Plutocrats puts us inside a league very much of its own, with its own rules. The closest mirror to our own time is the late nineteenth century Gilded Age--the era of powerful ‘robber barons’ like Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller. Then as now, emerging markets and innovative technologies collided to produce unprecedented wealth for more people than ever in human history. Yet those at the very top benefited far more than others--and from this pinnacle they exercised immense and unchecked power in their countries. Today’s closest analogue to these robber barons can be found in the turbulent economies of India, Brazil, and China, all home to ferocious market competition and political turmoil. But wealth, corruption, and populism are no longer constrained by national borders, so this new Gilded Age is already transforming the economics of the West as well. Plutocrats demonstrates how social upheavals generated by the first Gilded Age may pale in comparison to what is in store for us, as the wealth of the entire globalized world is concentrated in fewer and fewer hands. Cracking open the tight-knit world of the new global super-rich is Chrystia Freeland, an acclaimed business journalist who has spent nearly two decades reporting on the new transglobal elite. She parses an internal Citigroup memo that urges clients to design portfolios around the international “Plutonomy” and not the national “rest”; follows Russian, Mexican, and Indian oligarchs during the privatization boom as they manipulate the levers of power to commandeer their local economies; breaks down the gender divide between the vast female-managed ‘middle class’ and the world’s one thousand billionaires; shows how, by controlling both the economic and political institutions of their nation, the richest members of China’s National People’s Congress have amassed more wealth than every branch of American government combined--the president, his cabinet, the justices of the Supreme Court, and both houses of Congress. Though the results can be shocking, Freeland dissects the lives of the world’s wealthiest individuals with empathy, intelligence, and deep insight. Brightly written, powerfully researched, and propelled by fascinating original interviews with the plutocrats themselves, Plutocrats is a tour-de-force of social and economic history, and the definitive examination of inequality in our time.

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Ryan Holiday

Trust Me, I'm Lying : Confessions of a Media Manipulator

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This book could be a good read for anyone interested in understanding the hidden workings of the media. Through a captivating and insightful narrative, the author reveals the truth behind the chaos and manipulation that often goes unnoticed in today's digital age. Be prepared to have your eyes opened and your perspective forever changed.

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Michael Wolff

Fire and Fury : Inside the Trump White House

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If you're curious about the inner workings of the Trump White House and love scandalous revelations, Fire and Fury is an absolute must-read. Michael Wolff's explosive insider account provides unprecedented access to the chaos and controversy of the Trump presidency, revealing shocking details about Trump's staff, his firing of James Comey, the power struggles within his administration, and much more. This book is like a behind-the-scenes tell-all that will leave you amazed and astounded by the inner workings of American politics at its most divisive.

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Bertha Henson

Troublemaker

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Troublemaker is a collection of Bertha Henson’s columns from her blog, Bertha Harian, as well as the now defunct Breakfast Network. They represent her take on the news of the day, spanning political and social happenings in Singapore from the middle of 2012. Sometimes serious, sometimes hilarious, Bertha brings her own inimitable style to news commentary, raising questions and zooming in on issues that concern the citizenry.

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Kenneth R. Timmerman

The French Betrayal Of America

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Can we trust France? Apparently not. After more than 200 years of shared history and interests, the U.S.-France marriage looks as if it's ending in an acrimonious divorce. Here is the shocking insider account.In the wake of French behavior at the United Nations, where Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin systematically undermined the efforts of Secretary of State Colin Powell to convince the Security Council to authorize force against Iraq, Americans have at best come to suspect our ally of double dealing, and at worst come to view them as the enemy. Almost daily over the past year, new stories have emerged of how the government of French President Jacques Chirac has sought to undermine the U.S. war on terror, publicly sniping at America and inciting other countries to do the same. What's wrong with France? What's behind their recent perfidy? According to bestselling author Kenneth R. Timmerman, the American public doesn't know half the story. After they read The French Betrayal of America , American anger at France will turn to outrage.Timmerman, who worked as a journalist in France for eighteen years and knows the players on both sides, lifts the veil of Jacques Chirac's scandalous love affair with Saddam Hussein, beginning in 1975, when he took him on a tour of top-secret French nuclear facilities. The French attitude toward the dictator, which seemed to baffle American politicians, was in fact entirely predictable. Put bluntly, it was all about money, oil, and guns. Chirac needed Saddam's oil and Saddam's money, and Saddam needed French weapons and French nuclear technology.Despite this, the relationship between France and America was not only amicable but at times very mutually beneficial. That was until the most recent war on Iraq, where France turned the tables, engaging in dirty diplomacy and helping to sway other European countries to their side. French war coverage was not merely It was viciously inaccurate, skewed, and openly anti-American. Timmerman also presents incredible new evidence of France's duplicity, including the fact that the French stood to gain $100 billion from secret oil contracts they had concluded with Saddam Hussein.The French Betrayal of America raises questions of whether the nuclear cooperation agreements still in force with the French today should be canceled in light of France's behavior. Our security interests no longer converge, and our economic systems increasingly appear to be at loggerheads. The war in Iraq harshly exposed French treachery and their desire to do business with the worst of international tyrants, putting their economy, their international standing, and their relationship with a 200-year-old friend in severe jeopardy.Shocking new revelations in The French Betrayal of AmericaThe French president lied to Bush and to the public about the war in Iraq.President Jacques Chirac had personally told President George W. Bush well ahead of time that France would be at America's side.France urged Saddam to commit genocide.Saddam launched his genocidal campaign against the Marsh Arabs in southern Iraq to make their region "safe" for French oil engineers.France helped build Saddam's long-range missiles and nukes.Based on exclusive access to new documents, provided by Iraq to the United Nations -- that French defense companies were key partners in helping Saddam Hussein perfect the long-range missiles that killed U.S. soldiers in Saudi Arabia in 1991 and rained terror onto Israel.Chirac has blocked cooperation on a high-profile terrorism case.France's top counter-terrorism judge was ordered to stop cooperating with the United States in the prosecution of Zacarias Moussaoui despite mounds of documents that would have helped the United States to convict Moussaoui of conspiracy to commit mass murder.France illegally sold U.S. military secrets to Saddam Hussein.A prominent French defense company shipped U.S.-designed laser designator pods to Iraq in the 1980s that compromised the most high-tech weapons in the U.S. arsenal.President Mitterrand, a Socialist, became Ronald Reagan's best ally in Europe.The French Betrayal of America reveals the extent of French strategic and intelligence cooperation with the United States at the peak of the Cold War, in areas that will surprise readers on both sides of the Atlantic. The French ran a key agent inside the KGB, whose "cosmic" reach -- right up to the general secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union -- hastened the collapse of the Soviet Union.President Chirac almost went to jail for corruption.Chirac was on the verge of getting indicted on corruption charges in 1999 until he cooked up an immunity deal with the head of the French Supreme Court, former Socialist foreign minister Roland Dumas. While the French corruption scandals are well known in France, they have rarely been reported in the United States and will alternately shock and amuse American readers.The Bush administration is now offering France the secrets of our national missile defense.The French Betrayal of America reveals the hitherto top secret missile defense cooperation between the United States and France that has taken off at precisely the same time the Chirac government was undermining the United States on Iraq. Meanwhile, United States and French nuclear weapons designers continue to meet to exchange secrets of maintaining our respective nuclear arsenals.

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John Stauber, Sheldon Rampton

Trust Us, We're Experts!: How Industry Manipulates Science and Gambles with Your Future

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If you're someone who questions the credibility of so-called experts and the influence of corporations on public opinion, "Trust Us, We're Experts!" could change how you consume information. The authors, Rampton and Stauber, dig into the unsettling truth of how our trust is monetized and manipulated, revealing the hidden actors behind the 'objective' expert facade. It's a thought-provoking read that might just make you a more skeptical and informed citizen.

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Jee Leong Koh

Bite Harder: Open Letters and Close Readings

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For anyone fascinated by the intersection of personal transformation and literary expression, "Bite Harder" is a compelling read. Jee Leong Koh's journey from Singapore to New York, interwoven with thoughtful essays on poetry and freedom of expression, offers a rich insight into a poet's mind and the cultural shifts that shape it. This collection could be especially resonant for readers interested in the nuances of cultural criticism and those who value the power of literature to challenge and transform.

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Robin Wright

Dreams And Shadows : The Future of the Middle East

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The transformation of the Middle East is an issue that will absorb-and challenge-the world for generations to come; Dreams and Shadows is the book to read to understand the sweeping political and cultural changes that have occurred in recent decades. Drawing on thirty-five years of reporting in two dozen countries-through wars, revolutions, and uprisings as well as the birth of new democracy movements and a new generation of activists-award-winning journalist and Middle East expert Robin Wright has created a masterpiece of the reporter's art and a work of profound and enduring insight into one of the most confounding areas of the world.

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James Fergusson

The World's Most Dangerous Place : Inside the Outlaw State of Somalia

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE 2014 AND THE PADDY POWER POLITICAL BOOK AWARDS INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS BOOK OF THE YEAR.Award-winning journalist James Fergusson is among the few to have witnessed at first hand the devastating reality of life in the failed and desperate state of Somalia.This corner of the world has long been seen as the rotting and charred heart of a melting pot of crime, corruption, poverty, famine and civil war. And in recent years, whilst Somalia’s lucrative piracy industry has grabbed the headlines, a darker, much deeper threat has come of the Al Qaida-linked militants Al Shabaab, and the dawn of a new phase in the global war on terror.Yet, paradoxically, Somalia’s star is brightening, as forms of business, law enforcement and local politics begin to establish themselves, and members of the vast Somali diaspora return to their homeland.Fergusson takes us to the heart of the struggle, meeting everyone from politicians, pirates, extremists and mercenaries to aid workers, civilians and refugees. He gives a unique account of a country ravaged by war, considers what the future might hold for a generation who have grown up knowing little else and exposes the reality of life in this hard, often forgotten land.

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Svetlana Alexievich, Larry Heinemann, Sergio Rapetti

Zinky Boys : Soviet Voices from the Afghanistan War

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Zinky Boys could be a great read for anyone interested in learning about the Soviet-Afghan War from a unique perspective. It offers an insight into the realities of war from the firsthand accounts of the officers, grunts, nurses, and prostitutes. The candid and affecting testimony of the people affected by the war presents a shocking and brutal picture of the war and its lasting effects. The book is an unforgettably powerful account of the war that sheds light on the similarities between the Soviet-Afghan War and the American experience in Vietnam.

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Rajiv Weerasundera

The Other War: Sri Lanka*s Recent Struggle for Media Freedom

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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the challenges faced by journalists and media professionals in Sri Lanka. With clear and concise writing, the author offers a deep dive into the complex issues surrounding media freedom, providing valuable insights into the political, social and cultural contexts that shape the landscape. The book's most unique feature is its ability to bring together diverse perspectives, offering a nuanced and multi-dimensional understanding of the situation. Overall, this is a compelling and informative read that is sure to provoke thought and conversation.

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Åsne Seierstad

With Their Backs To The World : Portraits from Serbia - from the bestselling author of the Bookseller of Kabul

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This book offers a unique perspective on daily life under the Milosevic regime and in post-Milosevic Serbia. It focuses on the individual stories of Serbs from various walks of life, giving readers a glimpse into the complex hopes, dreams, and viewpoints of a nation in transition. If you're interested in understanding the human impact of political turmoil, this book is for you.

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Bruce Shapiro, Pete Hamill

Shaking the Foundations: 200 Years of Investigative Journalism in America

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If you have an insatiable appetite for uncovering the hidden facets of American history through the lens of its most dogged journalists, "Shaking the Foundations" is a gem. This anthology is a testament to the power of investigative journalism over two centuries, binding together significant exposes and the relentless pursuit of truth. Engage with the stories that shaped public discourse and chiseled away at institutional untouchability, narrated by the very individuals who dared to shine a light on the darkness.

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Peter Hessler

Oracle Bones

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A century ago, outsiders saw China as a place where nothing ever changes. Today the country has become one of the most dynamic regions on earth. In Oracle Bones , Peter Hessler explores the human side of China's transformation, viewing modern-day China and its growing links to the Western world through the lives of a handful of ordinary people. In a narrative that gracefully moves between the ancient and the present, the East and the West, Hessler captures the soul of a country that is undergoing a momentous change before our eyes.

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Syed Farid Alatas

Covering Islam - Challenges & Opportunities for Media in the Global Village

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This book is a must-read for media professionals and students. It offers a fresh perspective on the challenges and opportunities of reporting on Islam. The author highlights the importance of avoiding cultural biases and stereotypes while reporting on the Muslim world. This book is an insightful guide to bridging the gap in Western media's representation of Islam.

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Richard Ben Cramer

How Israel Lost: The Four Questions

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"How Israel Lost: The Four Questions" brings an intimate, critical look into the complex Israel-Palestine issue, offering a unique blend of heartfelt personal observation and sharply provocative argument. If you're intrigued by Middle Eastern geopolitics and its human impact, Richard Ben Cramer's Pulitzer-winning journalism skills will not only inform you but challenge you to rethink entrenched perspectives. This book doesn't just recount history—it invites a profound reflection on the very identity and future of a region embroiled in an enduring conflict.

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Ian Reeves, Richard Keeble

The Newspapers Handbook

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The Newspapers Handbook is the essential guide to working as a newspaper journalist. It examines the ever-changing, everyday skills of newspaper reporting and explores the theoretical, ethical, moral and political dimensions of a journalist's job.The Newspapers Handbook encourages a critical approach to newspaper practice. Thoroughly rewritten for the third edition and using a range of new examples from tabloid and broadsheet newspapers, non-mainstream and local and regional publications, Richard Keeble examines key journalistic skills such as the art of interviewing, news reporting, reviewing, freelancing and feature writing. Newly updated chapters from Henry Clother, David Northmore and John Turner explore the specialisms of covering the courts, investigative journalism and local government reporting.The Newspapers Handbook * Interviews with journalists about their working practices* Examples of writing from a range of recent publications* A guide to training and career opportunities* The importance of new technologies for the newspaper industry* An updated glossary of key terms and a revised bibliography.

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Tony Wheeler

Tony Wheeler's Bad Lands

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Bad Lands is a captivating read for the adventurous, curious readers who are interested in firsthand accounts of travel through remote and closed-off countries and learn about their political regimes, cultural values, and history. The author's witty storytelling style keeps readers engaged throughout the journey. The book offers a unique and thought-provoking perspective on what makes a country "evil" and questions popular stereotypes and misperceptions about these countries.

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