Death And Dark Money

Author : Seeley James
Publisher : Seeley James
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780997230604

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Legendary veteran Jacob Stearne’s inquiry into the last words of a dying lobbyist clashes with heiress Pia Sabel’s probe of financial anomalies in her father’s company, driving them both into an international conspiracy – from which neither will escape unscathed. Decorated hero Jacob Stearne is preparing a romantic dinner for a beautiful woman when a lobbyist is shot to death in his driveway. Across town, former athlete Pia Sabel wants to unravel a money laundering scheme in the company that bears her name. These two seemingly disparate events drive the pair into the same dark intersection of American political funding and foreign influence. When they start asking questions, bodies begin to pile up. As they dig deeper, shadowy financiers emerge in the center of the conspiracy. Pia and Jacob face the most formidable enemy to date: greed. And worse: realizing some of the people who govern the world’s biggest economy and deadliest military owe their offices to foreigners. Discovering who pulls the puppet’s strings will shock Pia and Jacob to the depths of their souls. Ripped from tomorrow’s headlines, this wild journey kept me on the edge all the way through – Melissa K. DEATH & DARK MONEY is the second installment of the epic mystery series weaving the stories of Pia’s tragic childhood and Jacob’s often humorous quest for sanity into the backdrop of terrorism, corruption, and intrigue. Jacob and Mercury are two of the best characters ever written – Secret World Book Club

Author : Jane Mayer
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780307947901

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Dark Money by Jane Mayer Pdf

NATIONAL BESTSELLER ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES 10 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR Who are the immensely wealthy right-wing ideologues shaping the fate of America today? From the bestselling author of The Dark Side, an electrifying work of investigative journalism that uncovers the agenda of this powerful group. In her new preface, Jane Mayer discusses the results of the most recent election and Donald Trump's victory, and how, despite much discussion to the contrary, this was a huge victory for the billionaires who have been pouring money in the American political system. Why is America living in an age of profound and widening economic inequality? Why have even modest attempts to address climate change been defeated again and again? Why do hedge-fund billionaires pay a far lower tax rate than middle-class workers? In a riveting and indelible feat of reporting, Jane Mayer illuminates the history of an elite cadre of plutocrats—headed by the Kochs, the Scaifes, the Olins, and the Bradleys—who have bankrolled a systematic plan to fundamentally alter the American political system. Mayer traces a byzantine trail of billions of dollars spent by the network, revealing a staggering conglomeration of think tanks, academic institutions, media groups, courthouses, and government allies that have fallen under their sphere of influence. Drawing from hundreds of exclusive interviews, as well as extensive scrutiny of public records, private papers, and court proceedings, Mayer provides vivid portraits of the secretive figures behind the new American oligarchy and a searing look at the carefully concealed agendas steering the nation. Dark Money is an essential book for anyone who cares about the future of American democracy. National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist LA Times Book Prize Finalist PEN/Jean Stein Book Award Finalist Shortlisted for the Lukas Prize

Author : Henry Chang
Publisher : Soho Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781616953522

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When a floater that surfaces in the Harlem River turns out to be Chinese, Yu leaves his downtown precinct to investigate. Yu knocks on the usual doors, and the trail leads to the Gee family, noodle manufacturers who on the surface look like the ideal immigrant success story. When the body of an unidentified Asian man is found in the Harlem River, NYPD Detective Jack Yu is pulled in to investigate. The murder takes Jack from the benevolent associations of Chinatown to the take-out restaurants, strip clubs, and underground gambling establishments of the Bronx, to a wealthy, exclusive New Jersey borough. It's a world of secrets and unclear allegiances, of Chinatown street gangs and major Triad players. With the help of an elderly fortune teller and an old friend, the unpredictable Billy Bow, Jack races to solve his most difficult case yet.

Author : David Michaels
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Deception
ISBN : 9780190922665

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The Triumph of Doubt by David Michaels Pdf

"Opioids. Concussions. Obesity. Climate change. America is a country of everyday crises -- big, long-spanning problems that persist, mostly unregulated, despite their toll on the country's health and vitality. And for every case of government inaction on one of these issues, there is a set of familiar, doubtful refrains: The science is unclear. The data is inconclusive. Regulation is unjustified. It's a slippery slope. Is it? The Triumph of Doubt traces the ascendance of science-for-hire in American life and government, from its origins in the tobacco industry in the 1950s to its current manifestations across government, public policy, and even professional sports. Well-heeled American corporations have long had a financial stake in undermining scientific consensus and manufacturing uncertainty; in The Triumph of Doubt, former Obama and Clinton official David Michaels details how bad science becomes public policy -- and where it's happening today. Amid fraught conversations of "alternative facts" and "truth decay," The Triumph of Doubt wields its unprecedented access to shine a light on the machinations and scope of manipulated science in American society. It is an urgent, revelatory work, one that promises to reorient conversations around science and the public good for the foreseeable future"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Everett Stern
Publisher : Bublish, Inc.
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781647045791

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Dark Money and Private Spies by Everett Stern Pdf

"This illuminating memoir reveals financial scams and the guts it takes to uncover them." —BookLife "For those seeking a deep dive into [Doug] Mastriano's odd ties to Trump's QAnon-friendly ally Michael Flynn and other far-right political groups, the whistleblower Everett Stern is out with his...new book Dark Money and Private Spies." —Will Bunch, national opinion columnist, Philadelphia Inquirer "Telling the tale of how he became the HSBC whistleblower, I was blown away by the cards Stern was thrown and the unwavering courage he possessed." —Seattle Book Review "In Dark Money and Private Spies, the fight for justice and truth is absolute, and authenticity jumps off the pages." —Readers' Favorite "A man recounts his attempts to expose a bank’s financing of terrorism in this memoir." —Kirkus What makes a person choose justice over self-interest? When Everett Stern landed his dream job as HSBC Bank’s new Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, he never imagined the career move would lead to international notoriety as a whistleblower. During his time at HSBC, Stern discovered that the bank deliberately failed to maintain anti-money laundering policies, allowing for millions of dollars of drug proceeds and terrorist funding to be laundered through the U.S. financial system. Stern knew he could not stand by and allow this to continue. In 2011, he alerted the U.S. authorities of his findings. The ensuing investigation resulted in HSBC being issued with an unprecedented $1.9 billion dollar fine. But the pursuit of justice came at a high personal cost to Stern. His banking career was over, and the experience left him disillusioned. In Dark Money and Private Spies, Stern finally shares the full account of his experience with the corruption, espionage, and injustice that plague today’s financial and legal systems. He details both the precursors to his defining moment and the explosive aftermath, which saw him blacklisted from the financial industry. From his current position as a Senate candidate and Intelligence Director of a private intelligence agency, Tactical Rabbit, Stern offers unique insight into this booming sector. Part true crime thriller and part condemnation of America's failed systems, it’s a sobering tale of one whistleblower’s fight for justice.

Author : Ruth Ware
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781501151859

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The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware Pdf

Nearly three million copies of Ruth Ware’s books sold worldwide. The highly anticipated fourth novel from Ruth Ware, The Globe and Mail and New York Times bestselling author of the In a Dark, Dark Wood, The Woman in Cabin 10, and The Lying Game. Harriet Westaway—better known as Hal—makes ends meet as a tarot reader, but she doesn’t believe in the power of her trade. On a day that begins like any other, she receives a mysterious and unexpected letter bequeathing her a substantial inheritance. She realizes quickly that the letter was sent to the wrong person—but she also knows that she can use her cold-reading skills to potentially claim the money. Hal attends the funeral of the deceased and meets the family...but it dawns on her that there is something very, very wrong about this strange situation and that the inheritance is at the center of it. Full of spellbinding menace and told in Ruth Ware’s signature suspenseful style, this is an unputdownable thriller from the Agatha Christie of our time.

Author : Louise I. Gerdes
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-20
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780737768640

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Super PACs by Louise I. Gerdes Pdf

The passage of Citizens United by the Supreme Court in 2010 sparked a renewed debate about campaign spending by large political action committees, or Super PACs. Its ruling said that it is okay for corporations and labor unions to spend as much as they want in advertising and other methods to convince people to vote for or against a candidate. This book provides a wide range of opinions on the issue. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.

Author : Peter Geoghegan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020-05-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781789546026

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Democracy for Sale by Peter Geoghegan Pdf

The Sunday Times bestseller. 'A compulsively readable, carefully researched account of how a malignant combination of rightwing ideology, secretive money (much of it from the US) and weaponisation of social media have shaped contemporary British (and to a limited extent, European) politics... Remarkable' Observer, Book of the Week Democracy is in crisis, and unaccountable and untraceable flows of money are helping to destroy it. This is the story of how money, vested interests and digital skulduggery are eroding trust in democracy. Antiquated electoral laws are broken with impunity, secretive lobbying is bending our politics out of shape and Silicon Valley tech giants collude in selling out democracy. Politicians lie gleefully, making wild claims that can be shared instantly with millions on social media. Peter Geoghegan is a diligent, brilliant guide through the shadowy world of dark money and digital disinformation stretching from Westminster to Washington, and far beyond. Praise for Democracy for Sale: 'Thorough, gripping and vitally important' Oliver Bullough 'A brilliant description of the dark underbelly of modern democracy. Everyone should read it' Anne Applebaum 'A compelling and very readable story of the ongoing corruption of our government and therefore ourselves' Anthony Barnett 'As urgent as it is illuminating' Fintan O'Toole 'This urgent, vital book is essential reading for anyone who wants to make sense of our politics' Carole Cadwalladr 'This forensic and highly readable book shows how so many of our democratic processes have moved into the murky, unregulated spaces of globalisation and digital innovation' Peter Pomerantsev 'A call to arms for all those who value democracy' The Herald 'Geoghegan's words are those of someone who is prepared to keep fighting to defend and revitalise what shadows of democracy still remain'Scotsman

Author : David Medansky
Publisher : Hybrid Global Publishing
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781938015601

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Dark Money by David Medansky Pdf

Author : James Rickards
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781101637241

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The Death of Money by James Rickards Pdf

The next financial collapse will resemble nothing in history. . . . Deciding upon the best course to follow will require comprehending a minefield of risks, while poised at a crossroads, pondering the death of the dollar. The U.S. dollar has been the global reserve currency since the end of World War II. If the dollar fails, the entire international monetary system will fail with it. But optimists have always said, in essence, that confidence in the dollar will never truly be shaken, no matter how high our national debt or how dysfunctional our government. In the last few years, however, the risks have become too big to ignore. While Washington is gridlocked, our biggest rivals—China, Russia, and the oil-producing nations of the Middle East—are doing everything possible to end U.S. monetary hegemony. The potential results: Financial warfare. Deflation. Hyperinflation. Market collapse. Chaos. James Rickards, the acclaimed author of Currency Wars, shows why money itself is now at risk and what we can all do to protect ourselves. He explains the power of converting unreliable investments into real wealth: gold, land, fine art, and other long-term stores of value.

Author : Jane Mayer
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2009-05-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9780307456502

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The Dark Side by Jane Mayer Pdf

The Dark Side is a dramatic, riveting, and definitive narrative account of how the United States made self-destructive decisions in the pursuit of terrorists around the world—decisions that not only violated the Constitution, but also hampered the pursuit of Al Qaeda. In spellbinding detail, Jane Mayer relates the impact of these decisions by which key players, namely Vice President Dick Cheney and his powerful, secretive adviser David Addington, exploited September 11 to further a long held agenda to enhance presidential powers to a degree never known in U.S. history, and obliterate Constitutional protections that define the very essence of the American experiment. With a new afterward. One of The New York Times 10 Best Books of the Year National Bestseller National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist A Best Book of the Year: Salon, Slate, The Economist, The Washington Post, Cleveland Plain-Dealer

Author : Tom Nichols
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2024
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780197763834

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The Death of Expertise by Tom Nichols Pdf

"In the early 1990s, a small group of "AIDS denialists," including a University of California professor named Peter Duesberg, argued against virtually the entire medical establishment's consensus that the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was the cause of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Science thrives on such counterintuitive challenges, but there was no evidence for Duesberg's beliefs, which turned out to be baseless. Once researchers found HIV, doctors and public health officials were able to save countless lives through measures aimed at preventing its transmission"--

Author : Maurice T. Cunningham
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030732646

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Dark Money and the Politics of School Privatization by Maurice T. Cunningham Pdf

This book goes deep behind the scenes of school privatization campaigns to expose the complex networks of funding that sustain these efforts - often hidden from the view of the public. Using the example of a 2016 Massachusetts charter school referendum, Cunningham shows how wealthy individuals support charter school expansion through so-called “social welfare” organizations, thereby obscuring the true sources of funding while influencing major public policy votes. With vast wealth and a political agenda, foundations have helped to reshape the reform landscape in urban education.

Author : Helmut Zell
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2022-01-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783749496877

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Dark Money in Dar es Salaam by Helmut Zell Pdf

Pauls doesn ́t expect what ́s coming when he takes a consulting job for the rehabilitation of the Tanzanian railway. Soon after his arrival in Dar es Salaam, he realises that bribery was involved in the awarding of the contract. At the same time, he learns that the public prosecutor in Germany is carrying out investigations into alleged corruption cases involving the firm he works for. His refusal to play along with the corruption plot draws him ever deeper into the murky underworld of Tanzanian politics. He has hotel manager Vivien Chimagu on his side, but will he make it out alive?

Author : Randy K. Lippert,Kevin Walby
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2022-05-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000583922

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Police Funding, Dark Money, and the Greedy Institution by Randy K. Lippert,Kevin Walby Pdf

Police Funding, Dark Money, and the Greedy Institution is about a pervasive but little-studied phenomenon. Private funding of public police entails private entities sending resources to police through unconventional or hidden channels, sometimes for suspect reasons. The book argues police acquisition of this "dark money" befits the notion of a "greedy institution" that pursues resources beyond ample public funding and needs, and seeks ever more loyal members beyond its traditional boundaries to reproduce itself. The book focuses on private police foundations, corporate sponsorships, and paid detail arrangements primarily in North America, how these funding networks operate and are framed for audiences, and the forms and volumes of capital they generate. Based on interviews with police representatives, sponsors, funders, and foundation representatives as well as records from over 100 police departments, this book examines key issues in private funding of public police, including corporatization, accountability, corruption, and the rule of law. It documents and analyzes the troubling explosion of police foundations and sponsors and corporate paid detail brokers unknown to the public as a social and policy issue and a hidden response to the global police defunding movement. The book also considers potential policy responses and community safety alternatives in a more generous society. An accessible and compelling read, students and scholars in criminology, criminal justice, law, sociology, political science, anthropology, geography, as well as policymakers, will find this timely book revealing of a neglected, growing area of police practice spanning multiple themes and jurisdictions.