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Buffett: the making of an American capitalist / Lowenstein, Roger; Buffett, Warren 2008  Book
Lowenstein, Roger Book
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Publication New York, Random House Paperbacks, 2008.
Description xv, 483pWhite Spine
Summary/Abstract Lowenstein reveals the man behind the financial genius, a man who he prefers to buy his suits of the peg and lives on a diet of pepsi cola and cheeseburgers. The author also examines his relationships with his wife and his mistress and in this clear eyed biography paints Buffett as the antithesis of today's reckless Wall Street, showing that his work is his life, a recipe for success that has a personal price.
Standard Number 9780812979275 Pb.
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ID:   014311


Crisis in Islam: Holy war and unholy terror / Lewis, Bernard 2004  Book
Lewis, Bernard Book
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Publication New York, Random House Paperbacks, 2004.
Description xxxii, 190pGreen and white spine
Summary/Abstract This book examines the historical roots of the resentments that dominate the contemporary Islamic world which are increasingly being expressed in acts of terrorism. Illuminates thirteen centuries of history but focuses in particular on the key events of the twentieth century leading to the violent confrontations of today.
Standard Number 9780812967852 Pb.
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ID:   020386


Lucifer effect: Understanding how good people turn evil / Zimbardo, Philip 2007  Book
Zimbardo, Philip Book
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Publication New York, Random House Paperbacks, 2007.
Description xx, 551pBlack and red spine
Summary/Abstract Renowned social psychologist Philip Zimbardo explores the roots of human evil, illustrating the powerful effect of situational forces to transform otherwise decent people into monsters.
Standard Number 9780812974447 Pb.
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Salt sugar fat: How the food giants hooked us / Moss, Michael 2013  Book
Moss, Michael Book
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Publication New York, Random House Paperbacks, 2013.
Description xxx, 446pWhite spine
Summary/Abstract he author explores his theory that the food industry's used three essential ingredients to control much of the world's diet. Traces the rise of the processed food industry and how addictive salt, sugar, and fat have enabled its dominance in the past half century, revealing deliberate corporate practices behind current trends in obesity, diabetes, and other health challenges. We are hooked on salt, sugar and fat. These three simple ingredients are used by the major food companies to achieve the greatest allure for the lowest possible cost. Here, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Michael Moss exposes the practices of some of the most recognisable (and profitable) companies and brands of the last half century.
Standard Number 9780812982190 Pb.
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