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The dust had yet to settle on the global financial crisis in 2009 when an unlikely Wharton grad set in motion a fraud of unprecedented gall and magnitude--one that would come to symbolize the next great threat to the global financial system. At the centre of this fraud was Jho Low--a character so preposterous he seems made up. Federal agents who helped unravel Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme say the Jho Low affair, when its full contours become known, will become a textbook case for tracking transnational fraud in the modern age. 

Whale Hunt in the Desert divulges the unbridled lengths to which casinos go to bag the world's biggest gamblers - the whales. This definitive exposé reveals the shrouded world of ultra-high rollers and the Faustian pacts they forge with their hosts, the casino representatives whose job it is to part them from their fortunes. Private jets, penthouses, personal chefs, show-up money, rebates on losses, and the most beautiful women on Earth - nothing is too excessive.

A bestselling author and AI team up to write a novel. Chaos ensues. AI is changing the world at frightening speed. A bestselling author decides to find out more… Is ChatGPT the end of creative industries as we know them? An ethical quagmire from which there is no return? A threat to all our...

What do a white whale and Alzheimer's have in common? More than you think. "The Whale in the Room" explores Moby Dick and Curveball: The Year I Lost My Grip side-by-side, uncovering how both stories tackle the uncontrollable forces that change our lives forever. 3 episodes. 2 books. 1 powerful question: What do we do when we can't win?

Named a Best Book of 2018 by the Financial Times and Fortune, this "thrilling" (Bill Gates) New York Times bestseller exposes how a "modern Gatsby" swindled over $5 billion with the aid of Goldman Sachs in "the heist of the century" (Axios). Now a #1 international bestseller, Billion Dollar...

Winner of the 2015 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award: “Horwitz’s dogged reporting…combined with crisp, cinematic writing, produces a powerful narrative…. He has written a book that is instructive and passionate and deserving a wide audience” (PEN Award Citation). Six years...

James Whale Radio Show - Produced by Rob Oldfield.

Light-hearted advice for your problems. Anna (young and spunky) & David (grumpy cynic) discuss your "agony aunt" issues and try to help (... though don't hold your breath!) Fun and upbeat advice and damning judgement on Quandaries and the section called "Am I the A*sehole" __________________ To send us your Quandary, or your "Am I the Ar*ehole?" go to www.spokenword.studio/whale _______________ Under the Whale is produced by Spokenword.Studio The family-friendly versions of the episodes are magically made profanity-free using the CleanUp app from SpeakUp.Studio

What if you could hear the next year's big ideas before everyone else?Every week, host Arthur Ballesteros sits down with some of the boldest minds in investing, business, science, and culture. Each comes in with a big contrarian bet on the future most people aren't taking seriously yet, staking their money, reputation, or life's work on being right.Arthur digs in and gets the whole story, what the idea means for you and where the opportunity might be hiding. From Unusual Whales, the platform that made its name tracking how Congress trades and now gives traders the market data and tools to ...

In 2016, Sandy Winterbottom embarked on an epic six-week tall-ship voyage from Uruguay to Antarctica. At the mid-way stop in South Georgia, her pristine image of the Antarctic was shattered when she discovered the dark legacy of twentieth century industrial-scale whaling. Enraged by what she found, she was quick to blame the men who undertook this whole scale slaughter, but then she stumbled upon the grave of an eighteen-year-old whaler from Edinburgh who she could not allow to bear the brunt of blame. There are two sides to every story.

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Before commercial whaling was outlawed in the 1980s, diplomats, scientists, bureaucrats, environmentalists, and sometimes even whalers themselves had attempted to create an international regulatory framework that would allow for a sustainable whaling industry. In Whales and Nations, Kurkpatrick Dorsey tells the story of the international negotiation, scientific research, and industrial development behind these efforts and their ultimate failure.

Mythic creatures, natural wonders, and the mysterious human impulse to collect are on beguiling display in this poetic tribute to the museums of an otherworldly island nation. Iceland is home to only 330,000 people (roughly the population of Lexington, Kentucky) but more than 265 museums and...

This beautiful award-winning memoir follows a mother and daughter’s journey into the water to discover profound life lessons from whales and dolphins about the power of care and connection. Eleanor Dooks is raising her family on the Scottish seaside, but she’s afraid of the water—until her...

Discover the enchanting beauty of Whale Island in Vietnam, a hidden gem perfect for beach lovers, adventure seekers, and nature enthusiasts. This tropical paradise offers pristine sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, and lush greenery, making it an idyllic destination for relaxation and exploration. Dive into vibrant coral reefs, enjoy thrilling water sports, or embark on scenic hikes to uncover the island’s natural wonders. Our comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know before you go, including the best time to visit, how to get there, and essential travel tips to ensure a ...

In this gripping adventure, a boy without a father joins the crew of a whaling ship, determined to provide for himself and his mother. This tale not only offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era and its unique culture but also delivers a thrilling narrative that keeps you on the edge of your seat. One can’t help but feel that hunting and capturing a whale from a sailing ship is as absurdly perilous as being ambushed by a tiny, relentless shoebox full of mice. (Summary by the reader.)This show includes AI-generated content.

Winner of the 2021 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction * Finalist for the 2020 Kirkus Prize for Nonfiction * Finalist for the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award A “delving, haunted, and poetic debut” (The New York Times Book Review) about the awe-inspiring lives of...

A casual discussion about Greater Lansing (Michigan) business, culture, and news featuring in depth interviews with local personalities. Hosted by Steve Japinga.

This is WHALE HUNTING, a weekly podcast that pulls back the curtain on the hidden worlds of money and power, hosted by investigative journalists Tom Wright and Bradley Hope. Previously long-time reporters for the Wall Street Journal, Tom and Bradley now run Project Brazen, a journalism studio that’s published stories on everything from US Navy corruption to spycraft in Silicon Valley and embezzlement at the heart of Spain’s royal family. Now, on the Whale Hunting podcast, you can join them as they share what’s got them talking this week, from the headlines to underworld gossip. Each ...

Moby Dick, or the Whale by Herman Melville. Moby-Dick; or, The Whale is an 1851 epic novel by American writer Herman Melville. The book centers on the sailor Ishmael's narrative of the maniacal quest of Ahab, captain of the whaling ship Pequod, for vengeance against Moby Dick, the giant white sperm whale that bit off his leg on the ship's previous voyage. A contribution to the literature of the American Renaissance, Moby-Dick was published to mixed reviews, was a commercial failure, and was out of print at the time of the author's death in 1891. Its reputation as a Great American Novel was ...