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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.

James Whale Radio Show - Produced by Rob Oldfield.

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...

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...

Bestselling children's author Andy Stanton has made a career out of writing differently—from the unconventional ‘hero' of his bestselling Mr Gum series to his penchant for absurdist plots, his children's books are anything but formulaic. When a friend introduces him to ChatGPT, the new large language chatbot, Andy is as sceptical as he is curious. Can this jumble of algorithms really mimic the spontaneity of human thought? Could it one day replace human authors like him for good? And are we soon to be ruled over by despotic robot overlords.

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?

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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.

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.)

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...

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...

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 ...

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

Unusual Whales covers financial topics and market news. We help navigate various topics in finance, from options, to equities, and get some of the experts in the field to help you follow the flow. 🐳

Lets talk movies: Rage Whale reviews Movies, TV & all things entertainment with frequent guests joining the conversation. We are also on Instagram & TikTokMerch: https://ragewhale.teemill.comContact: RageWhale@Yahoo.com

Silly Whales is a mental health podcast. Silly Whales is definitely not a hidden title for what ”SW” actually means... Meet close friends Alex Cupid and Joe as they discuss and effectively journal their journeys through mental health and illness. Mid life crisis during your mid twenties...Yeah, they’ve reached that point.

Moby-Dick; or, The Whale by Herman Melville is a monumental work of American literature, telling the gripping tale of Captain Ahab’s obsessive quest to hunt down the elusive and monstrous white whale, Moby-Dick. Set in the vast and unforgiving seas of the 19th century, this novel explores themes of fate, revenge, and the human struggle against nature's overwhelming forces. Through the eyes of the narrator, Ishmael, readers are drawn into a world of danger, adventure, and philosophical musings as the crew of the Pequod embarks on a journey that tests their courage, sanity, and will to survive...

This podcast will be about my travel stories or experiences, and also occasionally, my friends will too join in to chat about anything under the sun! Whale up! Something interesting is coming your way! There are two series: 1. #TST – Travel Story (in English) 2. #TCPepTalk – Live Talk (in English/Indonesian)

We all have times in our lives when it feels like we are underwater and we're struggling to keep it together. Jonah and the Whale is a podcast that dives deep into such moments from some familiar faces and how that pain turned into purpose. Listen in to hear their stories and how they learned to breathe again. What's your underwater moment?

Learn from soul wisdom of dolphins, whales, and animal ambassadors, channeled through Bonnie, Dolphin Ambassador. Experience Light Language with sound and light energy of dolphins and whales. Join our Pod Community to giggle, play, and connect with truth of who you are.