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Titan is the first full-length biography based on unrestricted access to Rockefeller’s exceptionally rich trove of papers. A landmark publication full of startling revelations, the book indelibly alters our image of this most enigmatic capitalist. Born the son of a flamboyant, bigamous snake-oil salesman and a pious, straitlaced mother, Rockefeller rose from rustic origins to become the world’s richest man by creating America’s most powerful and feared monopoly, Standard Oil. Branded "the Octopus" by legions of muckrakers, the trust refined and marketed nearly 90 percent of the oil produced in America.

Read by the author, Alice Loxton. Biggest books to look out for in 2024 – The Guardian 'Loxton is the next big thing in history' – Dan Snow At eighteen, your life is full of of what-ifs and why-nots. You have everything to look forward to – unless you’ve got the plague. From a young...

The story of ancient Rome is predominantly one of great men with great fortunes. Surviving Rome unearths another history, one of ordinary Romans, who worked with their hands and survived through a combination of grit and grinding labor. Kim Bowes tells the stories of people like the tenant farmer Epimachus, Faustilla the moneylender, and the pimp Philokles. She reveals how the economic changes of the period created a set of bitter challenges and opportunistic hustles for everyone from farmers and craftspeople to day laborers and slaves.

Life of a 9–5er (Naija Edition) is a raw, honest talk-show podcast about the everyday reality of working in Nigeria’s corporate world. From office politics and toxic bosses to salary wahala, HR stories, burnout, and survival tips. This is the gist they don’t discuss in meetings. If you work a 9–5 in Nigeria and constantly ask yourself “is it just me?” , then this podcast is for you.

The Ordinary Way: Life and Holiness was created out of a shared pastoral calling to help people connect Scripture with the realities of everyday life. We have sat with people in moments of deep faith and deep struggle, hospital rooms, kitchen tables, sanctuaries, and quiet conversations filled with honest questions.We are shaped by the Methodist tradition, particularly its emphasis on grace, community, and holiness of heart and life. For us holiness is about becoming more fully who God created us to be, loving God, and loving neighbor in tangible, embodied ways.This podcast is not about having...

Matsutake is the most valuable mushroom in the world - and a weed that grows in human-disturbed forests across the northern hemisphere. Through its ability to nurture trees, matsutake helps forests to grow in daunting places. It is also an edible delicacy in Japan, where it sometimes commands astronomical prices. In all its contradictions, matsutake offers insights into areas far beyond just mushrooms and addresses a crucial question: what manages to live in the ruins we have made?

What is life? What is my place in it? What choices do these questions obligate me to make? More than a half-century after it burst upon the intellectual scene - with roots that extend to the mid-19th century - Existentialism's quest to answer these most fundamental questions of individual responsibility, morality, and personal freedom, life has continued to exert a profound attraction.

Decode: AI for Life Sciences & Healthcare is a ZoomRx podcast that explores how artificial intelligence is actually transforming pharma, biotech, and healthcare beyond the hype.Each episode features industry leaders, practitioners, and AI experts who share real-world experiences navigating AI adoption across insights, analytics, commercialization, and clinical development. We unpack what works, what doesn’t, and what it truly takes to implement AI responsibly in highly regulated environments.Grounded in ZoomRx’s human-in-the-loop AI philosophy, Decode focuses on practical applications, ...

Since 2020, I have interviewed 350+ fascinating guests who have all lived eventful lives.From Sports Stars, SAS, Comedians, Entrepreneurs, Clubland Promoters, Music Legends, Health Experts and faces from the Criminal Underworld.The show sits in the Top 0.5% of podcasts globally & is a Top 10 on Spotify with over 100M views and listened to across 187 countries worldwide. All the bestDodge 👍🏼👍🏼All Enquiries - Hello@DodgeWoodall.comWebsite: DodgeWoodall.comFacebook: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallYouTube: Dodge WoodallTikTok: @DodgeWoodallLinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on ...

The Life Coach School Podcast is your go-to resource for learning, growing, and becoming certified as a Life Coach & Weight Loss Coach. Through this podcast, you'll hear directly from the Master Coach Brooke Castillo to help you better understand life coaching, the required skills and mindsets, and how we focus on serving the client to get them the results they seek. At The Life Coach School, we offer a thorough and intense certification course that produces some of the most successful coaches coaching today. Learn more at TheLifeCoachSchool.com.

The American supermarket is an everyday miracle. But what does it take to run one? What are the inner workings of product delivery and distribution? Who sets the price? And who suffers for the convenience and efficiency we’ve come to expect? In this rollicking exposé, author Benjamin Lorr pulls back the curtain on this highly secretive industry.

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Welcome to Lean Made Simple: a podcast for people who want to change their business and their lives one step at a time. I’m Ryan Tierney from Seating Matters, a manufacturing company from Limavady, Northern Ireland. Eight years ago I came across this thing called lean and it transformed my life and now I want to share this message with as many people as possible.

As former Prime Minister and our longest-serving Chancellor, Gordon Brown has been a guiding force for Britain and the world over three decades. This is his candid, poignant and deeply relevant story. In describing his upbringing in Scotland as the son of a minister, the near loss of his eyesight as a student and the death of his daughter within days of her birth, he shares the passionately held principles that have shaped and driven him, reminding us that politics can and should be a calling to serve.

From business tips to dating advice to behind-the-scenes of CboysTV, this weekly podcast shares the untold stories of CJ, Ben, Ryan, Ken, Evan and Micah. Tune in to Life Wide Open on Tuesdays at 9am CT. Follow us on all podcast apps, streaming platforms, and on Instagram: @lifewideopenpodcast For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An “outstanding new intellectual biography of John Maynard Keynes [that moves] swiftly along currents of lucidity and wit” (The New York Times), illuminating the world of the influential economist and his transformative ideas “A timely, lucid and compelling...

John Reynolds talks with some of the world’s most extraordinary individuals discussing both the highs and lows of their life stories. Each ‘lived experience’ is shared in an informal and candid conversation providing inspiration, thought provoking topics and actionable takeaways. Mental health is at the core of these conversations with guests being transparent about their mindset, how they keep motivated, juggling family, business and time for themselves.

In How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life, Roberts examines Smith’s forgotten masterpiece, and finds a treasure trove of timeless, practical wisdom. Smith’s insights into human nature are just as relevant today as they were 300 years ago. What does it take to be truly happy? Should we pursue fame and fortune or the respect of our friends and family? How can we make the world a better place?

Welcome to ”Next Level Selling, Next Level Life”! This is your ultimate destination for mastering the art of sales and achieving unparalleled success in life. Hosted by ”Mad” Mike, a former US Army Ranger and top sales strategist, this podcast dives into battle-tested tactics, mental toughness, and innovative strategies that will catapult your career to new heights. Whether you’re an aspiring sales professional, seasoned executive, or driven entrepreneur, each episode is packed with actionable insights, and powerful techniques to help you break barriers and take your career and life ...

Welcome to ”Next Level Selling, Next Level Life”! This is your ultimate destination for mastering the art of sales and achieving unparalleled success in life. Hosted by ”Mad” Mike, a former US Army Ranger and top sales strategist, this podcast dives into battle-tested tactics, mental toughness, and innovative strategies that will catapult your career to new heights. Whether you’re an aspiring sales professional, seasoned executive, or driven entrepreneur, each episode is packed with actionable insights, and powerful techniques to help you break barriers and take your career and life ...