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  Sins of the Filthy Rich

  Peter Coleman

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  Envy, gluttony, sloth, lust, pride, wrath and greed are not good, particularly when the 'sinners' have huge bank accounts and zero accountability. 
   
   
  From Emperor Commodus to Rupert Murdoch, Count Dracula to Kim Kardashian, Genghis Khan to Gina Rinehart, Sins of the Filthy Rich explores how the mega wealthy have exploited, indulged and misbehaved appallingly throughout history. 
   
   
  Accompanied by shocking facts showing how wicked wealth is ruining the world, Sins of the Filthy Rich is a deep dive into the damage done by the insanely affluent. Get ready to seethe with injustice but also feel better about not being one of the 1% - because those people are awful!

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  The Cooking of Books

  Ramachandra Guha

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  It is not often that an author and his editor strike up a relationship which survives forty years of epistolary exchanges and intellectual sparring.  
  The strangely enduring and occasionally fractious friendship which developed between the famously outspoken historian Ramachandra Guha and his reticent editor Rukun Advani is the subject of this quite eccentric and thoroughly compelling literary memoir. 
  It started in Delhi in the early 1980s, when Guha was an unpublished PhD scholar, and Advani a greenhorn editor with Oxford University Press. It blossomed through the 1990s, when Guha grew into a pioneering historian of the environment and of cricket, while also writing his pathbreaking biography of Verrier Elwin. Over these years Advani was Guha’s most constant confidant, his most reliable reader. He encouraged him to craft and refine the literary style for which Guha became internationally known – narrative histories which have made vast areas of scholarship popular and accessible. 
  Four decades later, though he no longer publishes his books, Advani remains Guha’s most trusted literary adviser. Yet they also disagree ferociously on politics, human nature, and the shape of their commitment to India. They usually make up – because it just wouldn’t do to allow such an odd relationship to die. 
  Built around letters and emails between an outgoing and occasionally combative scholar and a reclusive editor prone to private outbursts of savage sarcasm, this book is never short of the kind of wit, humour, and drollery that has been strangled by contemporary political correctness. 
  In THE COOKING OF BOOKS, Ramachandra Guha presents an autobiography that is a testament to the power of reading, criticism, and language in shaping personal and historical narratives. It's a best-seller in the non-fiction genre, offering a unique perspective on the disciplines of the publishing industry in Asia. 
  For fans of Ron Chernow (Titan), Amartya Sen (Home in the World), Jonathan Eig (Ali), Walter Isaacson (Invent and Wander), and Sanjeev Sanyal (Land of seven rivers). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  The History of Venezuela -...

  Anya Solace

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  Venezuela’s economic history is deeply intertwined with its political and social landscape, shaped by cycles of prosperity and crisis. While the country has vast natural resources, particularly oil, mismanagement, external pressures, and political instability have contributed to its economic troubles. Understanding the roots of these challenges requires examining Venezuela’s early economic foundations, the role of oil in its development, and the influence of political decisions on its financial stability.  
  In its early history, Venezuela’s economy was primarily based on agriculture and trade. Before the discovery of oil in the early 20th century, the country relied on exports of coffee, cocoa, and other agricultural products. While these industries provided some level of economic growth, wealth distribution remained highly uneven, favoring a small elite class while the majority of the population struggled with poverty. The transition from an agrarian economy to an oil-driven one dramatically altered Venezuela’s financial structure, offering immense opportunities but also creating long-term vulnerabilities.  
  The discovery of vast oil reserves in the early 20th century transformed Venezuela into one of the world’s leading oil producers. By the mid-20th century, petroleum had become the backbone of the national economy, contributing to rapid industrialization, urbanization, and infrastructure development. The influx of oil wealth led to economic booms and improved social programs, but it also fostered dependence on a single commodity. This overreliance on oil made Venezuela’s economy highly sensitive to fluctuations in global oil prices. Whenever oil prices soared, the government expanded public spending and welfare programs, but during downturns, the country faced severe financial instability. 

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  Billionaire Biotech Battles:...

  Alden Thornecroft

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  Billionaire Biotech Battles: Secrets Behind Game-Changing Innovations 
  ⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐ 
  Are you ready to advance your career and deepen your understanding of the powerful innovations shaping our world? 
  Are you in search of a thorough guide that encompasses everything you need to know about the transformative power of innovations and their impact on lives? 
  Your quest ends here! 
  This audiobook is your ultimate resource for enhancing your knowledge, applying practical skills, and engaging in real-world exercises. With this guide, you'll be well-prepared for success. 
  Key Features of this Comprehensive Guide: 
  - In-depth insights into the realm of groundbreaking innovations 
  - Clear explanations of the impact such innovations have on various aspects of life 
  - Effective strategies for understanding and navigating the biotech landscape 
  Our guide stands out with its extensive coverage—vital for your understanding and mastery of the subject. We don’t just skim the surface; we explore each concept with clarity and detail. 
  Crafted with a straightforward structure and accessible language, our audiobook allows for seamless transitions between concepts. Bid farewell to complex jargon and embrace clear, direct, and technically accurate content. 
  So, why hesitate? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your copy, and embark on your journey to mastering the power of innovation!  
  Get ready to discover the secrets behind game-changing advancements in the world of biotechnology!

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  Change Killers - Managing...

  Jan Kaderly

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  At the heart of resistance lies the capacity for change. 
  Change within organizations is disruptive, making people feel less in control of their work and lives. With every passing day, organizational change becomes more complex. It’s no surprise that efforts for change encounter resistance. 
  Jan Kaderly knows that managing change is managing resistance. In Change Killers, Kaderly takes you on a deep exploration of resistance. Dive into decades of research on the very human reasons why we resist change and discover how you can manage resistance while building the support needed to evolve and grow. 
  Learn how to recognize and manage eight common change-killing forms of resistance. Understand how to create conditions in your organization to build support for change. Change Killers provides actionable insights, frameworks, and tools that will help you lead with ambition as well as empathy and become a champion for change.

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  Sell That Book

  M.L. Humphrey

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  So you wrote a book. Congratulations.Now, if you're like a lot of us, you want to sell that book. You're ready to try to become a professional author.This book is meant to help you navigate that next stage of your writing career regardless of whether you want to find a publisher or self-publish. It will give you a high-level discussion of what you need to start thinking about now regardless of the path you choose.

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