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  The Greater the Risk - The...

  Avi Shaked

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  “Shaked traces a life of grand ambitions from its humble origins to…how he ended up making enough money to try and broker peace…" —BookLife from Publishers Weekly. 
   “…a blueprint for using success to create social impact.” —Seattle Book Review 
  “Avi Shaked’s gripping story is that of an Israeli who bridged the worlds of international business and peace-building…offer[ing] unique insights into how economic relationships can potentially serve diplomatic ends.” —Yoram Dori, former advisor for Israel’s President Shimon Peres and author of The Whisperer 
  What does it take to become a successful international business leader and Middle East peacemaker? In The Greater the Risk, Avi Shaked chronicles his extraordinary journey from humble beginnings as a first-generation Israeli to his role as founder of 888.com (now EvokePlc) to using his wealth to support peace efforts to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 
  From his first job in construction to an IPO on the London Stock Exchange to a bold peace offer of $1 billion and signing the Geneva Accord, Shaked’s story takes readers on a personal and riveting roller-coaster ride as he risks everything to build his company, honor his family, and seek an enduring peace in his homeland. 
  As he navigates family struggles, historical upheaval, and high-stakes business ventures, Shaked learns invaluable lessons about resilience, relationship-building, social responsibility, and transforming adversity into opportunity. More than a memoir, The Greater the Risk is a timely reminder that positive change requires perseverance, innovation, and a willingness to take risks for the greater good. Shaked’s inspiring story reveals how unwavering commitment and belief, especially in the face of uncertainty, can create a lasting and positive impact.

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  How To Be Wrong - A crash course...

  Rowan Simpson

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  Sometimes the only way to be right is to get comfortable with being wrong. 
  Most startup advice is dangerously misguided. The mythology of the lone genius founder, the obsession with capital raising and the theatre of startup ecosystems lead countless ventures astray. 
  Drawing on two decades at the heart of New Zealand's most successful technology companies – Trade Me, Xero, Vend and Timely – Rowan Simpson unravels the messy reality behind familiar glossy success stories. With raw honesty and sharp analysis, he challenges conventional wisdom by sharing compelling firsthand lessons about focused execution, team building and genuine ecosystem growth. 
  This myth-busting guide is essential listening for founders, investors and policymakers alike. Simpson demonstrates that embracing uncertainty, recognising patterns and learning quickly from mistakes are not just steps on the path to success – they are the path itself. 
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  "Every upcoming entrepreneur needs to listen to this immediately." – Derek Sivers, author and founder of CD Baby 
  "There’s wisdom in these stories that could only come from someone who has seen startups from every angle – founder, employee, investor and advisor." – Ana Wight, former CEO of Vend 
  "A remarkably honest and enjoyable tale of how to take risks – and why it’s worth the effort." – Sir Bill English, former Prime Minister of New Zealand 
  "Rowan is one of the smartest thinkers I have met on the unique potential Kiwi founders have to create globally significant businesses." – Tim Brown, co-founder of Allbirds 
  "Exactly the sort of typical boring business-y drivel we’ve come to expect from you over the years, Dad." – Alice Simpson

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  The Greatest Viking - The Life...

  Desmond Seward

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  A ruthless Viking warrior who named his most prized battle weapon after the Norse goddess of death, Olav Haraldsson and his mercenaries wrought terror and destruction from the Baltic to Galicia in the early eleventh century. Thousands were put to the sword, enslaved, or ransomed. In England, Canterbury was sacked, its archbishop murdered, and London Bridge pulled down. The loot amassed from years of plunder helped Olav win the throne of Norway, and a century after his death he was proclaimed "Eternal King" and has been a national hero there ever since. 
   
   
   
  Despite his bloodthirsty beginnings, Olav converted to Christianity and, in a personal vendetta against the old Norse gods, made Norway Christian too, thereby changing irrevocably the Viking world he was born into. Told with reference to Norse sagas, early chronicles, and the work of modern scholars, Desmond Seward paints an intensely vivid and colorful portrait of the life and times of arguably the greatest Viking of them all.

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  Hidden Truths of Wealth -...

  Orin Vale

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  Hidden Truths of Wealth: A Simplified Guide with Essential Explanations 
  Are you eager to advance in your career and deepen your understanding of financial success? 
  In search of a thorough guide that encompasses everything you need to foster a mindset where wealth grows beyond mere numbers? Look no further! 
  This guide is your ultimate resource for enhancing your knowledge, honing your skills, and participating in practical exercises that will set you up for triumph. Updated to reflect the latest developments in wealth-building strategies. 
  What sets our guide apart is its extensive coverage, which is essential for achieving your goals. Concepts are explored in detail rather than brushed over lightly. 
  Please note: this guide operates independently and is not affiliated with any official financial institution. 
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  Otto Kretschmer - The Life of...

  Lawrence Paterson

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  Otto Kretschmer was only in combat from September 1939 until March 1941 but was Germany's highest-scoring U-boat commander, sinking forty-seven ships. This definitive work details his personal story and the political backdrop from his earliest days. 
   
   
   
  After completing his officer training and time on the training ship Niobe, he served aboard the light cruiser Emden. In December 1934, he was transferred to the light cruiser Köln, then in January 1936 made the move to the fledgling U-boat service. During the Spanish Civil War, Kretschmer was involved in several patrols as part of the international non-intervention force. 
   
   
   
  He demonstrated a cool approach to combat: his mantra "one torpedo for one ship" proved that the best way for his boat to succeed against a convoy was to remain surfaced as much as possible, penetrating the convoy and using the boat's high speed and small silhouette to avoid retaliation. 
   
   
   
  His nickname "Silent Otto" referred to his ability to remain undetected and his reluctance to provide the regular radio reports required by Dönitz. Alongside his military skill was a character that remained rooted in the traditions of the Prussian military.

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  A Rare Recording of Aldous Huxley

  Aldous Huxley

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  Aldous Huxley (1894 - 1963) was an English writer and philosopher. He was best known for his novels Brave New World and The Doors of Perception.  
  Earlier in his career Huxley edited the Oxford Poetry magazine wrote travel articles, film stories, and scripts. He later became interested in spiritual subjects such as parapsychology and philosophical mysticism, including universalism. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in seven different years. 
  This is a recording is part of part of a speech where he describes Brave New World, and George Orwell's Animal Farm.

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