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An expert on North Korea sheds new light on the enigmatic tyrant From his goose-stepping military parades to his clownish macho swagger, North Korea's Kim Jong-il is an odd amalgam of political cartoon and global menace. In charge of a nuclear arsenal he's threatened to use against the U.S. and Japan, the man, his motives, and the mechanisms of his absolute control over a country of twenty-three million people remains shrouded in mystery. In this second edition of his bestselling Kim Jong-il, Michael Breen, a leading expert on North Korea, dispels common myths and fallacies about the so-called «Dear Leader,» while turning a spotlight on the man to reveal his true nature and the nature of his hold over a country ravaged by poverty and famine. Looks at Kim from a broad perspective, unlike most other books that cater exclusively to those interested in policymaking and international relations Features new information about succession plans, as well as the latest scoop on the mounting pressure among world leaders to thwart North Korea's nuclear ambitions Illustrated with rare photographs of Kim and his regime Highly accessible and suitable for anyone interested in learning more about North Korea, it's government, and its leader, Kim Jong-il unravels the mysteries, the myths, and the fallacies about the man in charge in ways that will entice even the harshest critics.

Автор книг «Лекции президентам по истории, философии и религии», «Ответ Джо Соросу и изучение мудрости» пытается ещё глубже разобраться в истории России, особенно в её трагических периодах, анализирует и суммирует многочисленные современные исследования, стремится показать реальную историю «без припудривания», её малоизвестные важные страницы, реальные исторические процессы и сделать полезные выводы из философии истории для современников и будущих поколений.

Продолжение бестселлера «Фаина Раневская. Жизнь, рассказанная ею самой». Ранее не публиковавшиеся афоризмы великой актрисы, заслуженной матерщинницы, народной насмешницы Советского Союза. «Крылатые» остроты и анекдоты на все случаи жизни. Так язвила Раневская!

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Follow a pioneer's journey from factory floor to CEO Road to Power is the story of how Mary Barra drove herself to the pinnacle of a company that steers the nation's wealth. Beginning as a rare female electrical engineer and daughter of a General Motors die maker, Barra spent more than thirty years building her career before becoming the first woman to ever lead a global automaker. With $155 billion in sales and 200,000 employees, GM is widely considered to be a proxy for the U.S. economy, making Barra's position arguably the most important corporate role a woman has ever held. This book describes the personal character, choices, and leadership style that enabled her to break through the glass ceiling. When 52-year-old Mary Barra was named CEO of General Motors in 2013, only people outside of the company were surprised. She had done everything from working on the factory floor to overseeing manufacturing, from improving union relations to paring down bureaucracy, and from running human resources to helping drag the company back from its 2009 bankruptcy. This book details each step of her career, and the lessons she learned along the way. Learn how Mary Barra's willingness to take on diverse assignments helped steer her career trajectory Examine the fine details of Barra's management style and her ability to relate to colleagues Discover the qualities and experiences Barra had that drove her to lead this male-dominated profession Study the valuable lessons Barra learned at each stage in her professional life, and why they stuck with her throughout her journey to the top Barra is most certainly a pioneer for women in business, but she's also a living lesson as to how far the right outlook, skills, and drive can take you in your career. Road to Power explores the talent and the mindset that got her all the way to the top.

A revised edition of the tell-all biography of the businessman turned outsider artist In this no-holds-barred biography of controversial artist Matt Lamb, Richard Speer takes readers on an all-access tour of Lamb's life and times. With true insider access that includes interviews with family and friends and Lamb's own personal archives, the book offers a massively compelling look at the artist's life. The successful millionaire CEO of a family business, Lamb turned away from business and toward painting as a response to a diagnosis of grave illness. Whether that diagnosis was accurate or not, it was the basis for a massive personal transformation, from wealthy but little-known businessman to an artist hailed as the heir of Pablo Picasso. Thumbing his nose at the art establishment that dismissed his work and wealth as the antithesis of starving-artist chic, Lamb dedicated his work to world peace and redefined the art world in the process. Revised to cover the years leading up to the artist's death in early 2012 Tells the story of a truly unique character who succeed spectacularly in the wildly different worlds of business and art This book offers an insider's look at the art world's ultimate «outside insider» For those who relish tales of larger-than-life personalities who break the mold, Matt Lamb: The Art of Success is a thrilling and enlightening biography of an unforgettable personality.

Самая известная английская королева, королева Виктория, случайно оказавшись претенденткой на английский престол, сказала знаменитую фразу: «Я буду хорошей». И в целом выполняла это обещание на протяжении 64 лет своего пребывания у власти. В чем секрет беспрецедентной длительности и исторической значимости ее правления?

Первая книга документальной трилогии «История Гиены. Хроника подлинного расследования» посвящена малоизвестной в России криминальной драме, разыгравшейся в США в 1970—1980-х гг. Таинственный преступник по ночам проникал в дома, связывал спящих жителей, избивал их, насиловал, а впоследствии и убивал. Преступник действовал исключительно дерзко. Читателю предстоит прикоснуться к тайне следствия, пройти извилистым путём поиска истины и попытаться понять логику этих чудовищных преступлений.

Сейчас большинство людей озабочено своим положением в обществе, забывая, что они прежде всего неотъемлемая часть природы.Если вы не очерствели душой и ещё находите время хоть иногда смотреть на звезды, то эта книга написана именно для Вас.

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