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Who decides which snacks are in your office’s vending machine? How much is a suburban elm tree worth, and to whom? How did Girl Scout Cookies become a billion-dollar business? In bite-sized episodes, journalist Zachary Crockett looks at quotidian things and finds amazing stories. To get every show in our network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, sign up for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts at http://apple.co/SiriusXM.
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Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad news? Also: things you never knew you wanted to know about wolves, bananas, pollution, search engines, and the quirks of human behavior. To get every show in our network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, sign up for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts at http://app ...
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What does the new wave of open economies mean for monetization? Will negative externalities overcome cosmetics economies in the long run? What exactly does a game economist do? Game Economist Cast is a roundtable discussion of the latest developments in mobile, HD, and crypto games through a bunch of people figuring it out using the economic tool kit.
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Each week, physician, economist, and author of "Random Acts of Medicine" Dr. Bapu Jena will dig into a fascinating study at the intersection of economics and healthcare. He takes on questions like: Why do kids with summer birthdays get the flu more often? Can surviving a hurricane help you live longer? What do heart surgery and grocery-store pricing have in common?
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From the podcast that explores the hidden side of everything, hear authors like you’ve never heard them before. Stephen Dubner and a stable of Freakonomics friends talk with the writers of mind-bending books, and we hear the best excerpts as well. You’ll learn about skill versus chance, the American discomfort with death, the secret life of dogs, and much more. To get every show in our network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, sign up for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Ap ...
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Entrepreneur Inspiring Stories to Help Motivate, Build, & Grow Your Successful Business with a Master Class from Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders that tell it How It Is... Millionaire Interviews is actionable advice for the (future & present) Entrepreneur, Thought Leaders, Solopreneur, Youpreneur, and Small Business Owner. The host interviews Business Founders in the Product, Service, Real Estate, and Tech industries so they can teach you from their experience. Connect with other Listeners @ ...
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Entrepreneur, best-selling author, nonprofit founder, philanthropist, and former Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang hosts conversations about the biggest issues facing America today.
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This podcast is focused on economics, finance and public policy, with a common thread to exploring some of the ideas of the late economist Milton Friedman titled after his 1962 book ”Capitalism and Freedom”.
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Timebankers' stories of exchanges in time -- sent in to TimeBanks USA and read by Chris Gray, with reflections by Edgar Cahn on the meanings he saw in them.
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A show that samples WNYC’s best podcasts, curated to fit all your travel needs.
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Join the discussion of behavioral marketing, consumer trust, and loyalty. Clicksuasion’s marketing frameworks are founded on behavioral economic and behavioral finance principles. Learn applicable data-driven strategies to influence change, employee engagement, and human decisions.
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In Against the Rules, journalist and bestselling author Michael Lewis explores the figures in American life who rely on the public's trust, whether in sports, in business, in the courtroom, or on TV. What happens when that trust erodes and we can no longer agree on what's fair and what's not? With wry humor, Lewis reveals the fascinating humans behind the public roles: the judge, the arbitrator, the scientist, the coach, the referee, and many more. iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partne ...
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The Made to Advance podcast inspires and equips you for your best future. Host Brian Aulick interviews guests from a wide range of backgrounds to better understand their personal stories and the steps they took to move forward.
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I'm your host, Nathan Short, and I love podcasts. I'm going to be doing short, sweet recaps of podcasts that I've recently listened to, hitting the highlights so you can decide if you want to dive in and listen to the whole episodes I picked out.
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We follow Health Care news and industry research so you don’t have to.
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A place where information meets your understanding. An effort to simplify complex concepts and present them without bias. By Luke Polackal
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The true story of how not to win the World Cup. With Roger Bennett of the Men in Blazers podcast.
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●Bookey: Empower Your Mind Anywhere, Anytime. Download and check out more features with the Bookey App. ●Bookey app download link: https://www.bookey.app/ ●Why Use Bookey? “So many books, so little time!” Well, no wordy books here, only 30 mins audible book summaries. Unlock the big ideas from world bestseller that cover Self Help, Biography, Leadership Development, Art, Business, Stories and more ebooks. Each title is complemented with a mind map that highlights the essence of the book, all ...
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The Aural Apothecary Podcast. An authentic yet lighthearted take on the world of medicines and healthcare in the UK from Jamie, Gimmo and Steve the Chemist.
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This is a collection of curated podcast episodes around the topic of economics, to expose the students of Oxford College of Emory's Principles of Economics course to podcasts that touch on economics and economic adjacent topics.
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The Pod 20, hosted by multi-award winning presenter, Graham Mack, is a weekly show featuring guest podcasters talking about their podcast, what they’ve been up to, what they’ve been listening to... and the top 20 podcasts according to Podcast Radio! Graham says, “The rocket that first took man to the moon didn’t launch until someone counted backwards for a bit.” Clever guy. The Podcast Radio chart is compiled using download information and listener recommendations (https://www.thepodcastradi ...
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The Best Of Product Hunt ~ Roughly 2 Podcasts Per Week. Copyright is owned by the publisher, not this podcast, and audio is streamed directly from their servers.
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Curating & reposting the ~2 best podcasts per week from the likes of a16z, recode, Tim Ferriss, TED, etc. There are simply too many good podcasts out there, let us pick the best two each week for you. Copyright is owned by the publisher, not this podcast, audio is streamed directly from publisher's servers.
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Welcome back to the Podcast Recap Podcast. I'm your host Nathan Short, and today we're diving into the Freakonomics Radio episode "Yes, the Open Office Is Terrible — But It Doesn't Have to Be", which features research from Harvard Business School professors Ethan Bernstein and Stephen Turban. Their recent studies have shed light on how open office …
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The biggest sports league in history had a problem: While most of its players were Black, almost none of its head coaches were. So the N.F.L. launched a hiring policy called the Rooney Rule. In the first episode of a two-part series, we look at how the rule succeeded — until it failed. SOURCES: N. Jeremi Duru, professor of law at American Universit…
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Chapter 1:Summary of Freakonomics "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" is a non-fiction book written by economist Steven D. Levitt and journalist Stephen J. Dubner. It was first published in 2005 and explores the underlying economics and hidden motivations that drive various aspects of human behavior. The book ch…
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Sports fans experience incredible highs and lows, and spend loads of money on a product over which they have no control. But for a long time, no one bothered to study the minds or impulses of fans. Michael Lewis finds out how that's changing as writers and academics learn more about the powerful psychology of fandom. Just in time for technology to …
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I'm your host, Nathan Short, and on Today's podcast recap podcast today I'll be recapping an episode of the Addiction Group podcast that tackles an incredibly important topic - how long drugs stay in your system and the detox process when fighting addiction. My Summary of this episode of the Addiction Group Podcast This time, the show''s host Anna …
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"A Political Science Experiment": Navy Veteran, Mechanic, & Independent Candidate for U.S. Senate
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Meet Dan Osborn, Navy Veteran, mechanic, and labor leader who is currently running as an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate in Nebraska. Dan discusses his unique military background, experience leading the successful 2021 Kellogg’s strike in Omaha, and the motivations behind his political campaign. Dan highlights the dire need for independen…
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How does a fresh tuna get from Japan to Nebraska before it goes bad? And how does its journey show up in the price of your spicy tuna rolls? Zachary Crockett gets schooled. SOURCES: Sasha Issenberg, journalist and author. David Utterback, owner of Yoshitomo and Ota sushi restaurants. Nobu Yamanashi, president of Yama Seafood. RESOURCES: "Wild or Fa…
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In this episode, Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson of the Being Well podcast dive into the common experience of Imposter Syndrome - that nagging self-doubt that makes people feel like they don't deserve their success. They explore where these feelings come from, the negative impacts they can have, and provide practical strategies for overcoming impost…
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I interview Philippe Granger, recently retired CEO of the Rushey Green Timebank. Don't let retirement put you "up on the shelf." You can learn something, and recycle yourself.
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23: Operating from head to toe with plastic surgeon Dr. Jeremy Williams
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Dr. Jeremy Williams is a plastic surgeon from Lone Tree, Colorado, who has a passion for medical missions work and the outdoors. He and Brian talk about using our talents and gifts to serve a higher purpose, and how his own path has led him around the world — literally. Links & Episode Notes Jeremy Williams LinkedIn Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery Mo…
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In this week's episode, entrepreneur and prominent AI researcher Gary Marcus critiques the growing generative AI industry. Marcus highlights concerns of corporate irresponsibility, widespread AI deployment, lack of regulation, security, and inherent flaws in AI technology, as discussed during his Senate testimony in 2023. His new book, Taming Silic…
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Why do millions of people pay to have one of the world’s deadliest toxins injected into their faces? Zachary Crockett looks surprised. SOURCES: Dana Berkowitz, sociologist and author. Jean Carruthers, pioneer of cosmetic Botox, clinical professor of ophthalmology at the University of British Columbia, and owner of Carruthers Cosmetic. Steven Willia…
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We revisit an episode from 2016 that asks: Has our culture’s obsession with innovation led us to neglect the fact that things also need to be taken care of? SOURCES: Martin Casado, general partner at Andreessen Horowitz. Ruth Schwartz Cowan, professor emerita of history and sociology of science at University of Pennsylvania. Edward Glaeser, profess…
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E30: The Economics of Game Development
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Send us a text Eric develops an economic model to explore or exploit game development decisions, while Phil wants a block-grant style gate process to align incentives. Chris is back at Marvel Snap, and boogies with some new social casino mechanics. The team reviews a new Call of Duty matchmaking paper with some surprising and revealing data...…
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Young people have been reporting a sharp rise in anxiety and depression. This maps neatly onto the global rise of the smartphone. Some researchers are convinced that one is causing the other. But how strong is the evidence? SOURCES: David Blanchflower, professor of economics at Dartmouth College. Lauren Oyler, novelist and cultural critic. Andrew P…
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Chapter 1:Summary of Being Mortal "Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End" by Atul Gawande, published in 2014, tackles the delicate topic of aging and death, and how modern medicine has influenced our perspectives and handling of these inevitabilities. Gawande, a surgeon and public health researcher, explores the limitations of medicine…
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Exploring the Depths of Magic and Reality in Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude
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Chapter 1:Summary of One Hundred Years of Solitude "One Hundred Years of Solitude" is a landmark 1967 novel by Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez that tells the multi-generational story of the Buendía family. The novel is set in the fictional town of Macondo, which is founded by José Arcadio Buendía and his wife, Úrsula Iguarán, in the remote …
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Embracing Freedom: Exploring Self-Acceptance in 'The Courage to Be Disliked' by Ichiro Kishimi
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Chapter 1:Summary of The Courage to Be Disliked "The Courage to Be Disliked" by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga, published in 2013, is a philosophical self-help book presented in a dialogue format between a philosopher and a young man. The book explores principles of Adlerian psychology, a school of psychology founded by Alfred Adler, which emphas…
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Chapter 1:Summary of The Long Goodbye "The Long Goodbye" is a classic detective novel by Raymond Chandler, first published in 1953. It is the sixth novel featuring the private investigator Philip Marlowe. Here's a summary of the plot: The story begins with Marlowe meeting Terry Lennox, a man with a troubled past involving both alcoholism and connec…
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Chapter 1:Summary of Priceless "Priceless: The Myth of Fair Value (and How to Take Advantage of It)" is a non-fiction book by William Poundstone, which delves into the concept of pricing and the psychology behind how people determine the value of goods and services. The book explores the historical and psychological basis for pricing strategies, fo…
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Jon Hartley and Steven Davis discuss Steven’s research career and seminal work on job flows, including the legacy of his classic book Job Creation and Destruction, co-authored with John Haltiwanger and Scott Schuh. They also discuss how we should think about full employment, how significant economic policy uncertainty is, and how important the shif…
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267: Powering Innovation: Jim Kalb's Journey with OptiFuse & the Future of Fuses!⚡
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Jim Kalb is currently the President of OptiFuse, an innovative high-growth manufacturer of power protection components distributed by high-quality select wholesalers throughout the world. OptiFuse has been listed on the Inc. 5000 for the last 5 years, as well as being named as one of Forbe's magazines "25 Best Small Companies" in 2017. This Episode…
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In this episode, Andrew interviews Greg Kidd, an independent candidate running for Congress in Nevada's 2nd District. Kidd's rich background in tech and fintech makes him a prime independent source to discuss how bipartisan collaboration can break political gridlock. Kidd emphasizes the importance of regulatory clarity for innovation, particularly …
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Almost everyone who buys a home spends thousands of dollars on title insurance. Most of them don’t understand it, and almost none of them use it. So why does it exist? Zachary Crockett closes the deal. SOURCES: Christy Bieber, personal finance writer. Laurie Goodman, institute fellow at the Urban Institute Housing Finance Policy Center. Kathy Kwak,…
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Chapter 1:Summary of Inspired "Inspired: How To Create Products Customers Love" by Marty Cagan is a practical guide for product managers and product teams on how to build successful products. Cagan emphasizes the importance of focusing on solving customer problems, understanding market dynamics, and creating a strong product strategy. He also highl…
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Chapter 1:Summary of Hooked "Hooked" by Sutton Foster is a memoir that takes readers on a journey through the life and career of the Tony Award-winning actress and singer. Foster shares personal anecdotes and reflections on her experiences in the entertainment industry, from her early days as a struggling actress to her breakout role in "Thoroughly…
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Chapter 1:Summary of How to Talk to Anyone "How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships" by Leil Lowndes is a self-help book designed to assist readers in improving their communication skills and social interactions. The book is practical and accessible, providing actionable advice through 92 strategies that Lowndes det…
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Chapter 1:Summary of Winning "Winning" by Jack Welch is a highly regarded book in the business world, offering readers a deep dive into strategies that can help anyone advance their career and improve their organization. Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric (GE), shares insights from his successful business career, emphasizing practical advic…
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Against the Rules is going to Vegas (by way of New Jersey!). Host Michael Lewis bets high and low to find out how Americans, and their state governments, got addicted to a new form of legalized gambling. This season, we’ll meet bookies, lobbyists, lawyers and professional sharps. All in their own ways trying to figure out why fans might hitch their…
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Only a tiny number of “supertaskers” are capable of doing two things at once. The rest of us are just making ourselves miserable, and less productive. How can we put the — hang on a second, I've just got to get this. Come see Stephen Dubner live! “A Questionable Evening: A strategic interrogation from two people who ask questions for a living,” fea…
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Chapter 1:Summary of Outliers "Outliers: The Story of Success" is a non-fiction book written by Malcolm Gladwell and published in 2008. It explores the various factors that contribute to high levels of success. Gladwell argues that people often overlook the importance of external and situational factors in the lives of successful individuals, such …
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Chapter 1:Summary of Educated "Educated" by Tara Westover is a memoir that recounts the author's experiences growing up in a strict and dysfunctional family. Tara was born in Idaho to survivalist Mormon parents who were distrustful of the government, hospitals, and public education. As a result, she did not attend school as a child and worked in he…
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In this episode we talk with former timebanks.org partner Abby Greer, who was the first point of contact for many of us when we took our first step in building our timebanks.
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22: “I'm on Borrowed Time” with pastor and hip hop artist Jerome Vierling
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Jerome Vierling is lead pastor and founder of City Life Church in Lansing, Michigan. Also a hip hop artist, Jerome shares how he’s integrated his creative passions with faithful leadership. He emphasizes the importance of staying true to yourself and being close to God and others. Links & Episode Notes Jerome Vierling City Life Church Pickney, Mich…
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Chapter 1:Summary of The Art of Seduction "The Art of Seduction" by Robert Greene is a self-help book that explores the dynamics of seduction as a tool for influence and power. Published in 2001, the book offers a detailed and comprehensive look at the strategies and tactics of seduction based on historical and fictional figures known for their sed…
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Chapter 1:Summary of Sapiens "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari is a wide-ranging narrative that spans the history of the human species from the emergence of the first homo species to the present day. The book discusses how Homo sapiens came to dominate the world, identifying key revolutionary periods that have shaped huma…
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Chapter 1:Summary of The Old Man and the Sea "The Old Man and the Sea" is a short novel written by Ernest Hemingway in 1951 and published in 1952. It remains one of his most famous works, reflecting themes of perseverance, individual pride, and the fight between humans and nature. The story centers on Santiago, an old and experienced Cuban fisherma…
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Chapter 1:Summary of Windfall "Windfall" by Ketan Joshi explores the impacts of wind energy on society and the environment, highlighting the potential benefits and drawbacks of this renewable energy source. The book delves into the complex relationships between wind power, community dynamics, government policies, and industry interests. Through a c…
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Neil Parikh, the visionary co-founder of Casper, reveals how he transformed the sleepy mattress industry into a booming business. Casper sold $100,000 worth of products on the first day, reaching $1 million in the first month and $100 million in the first year. From his bold leap out of medical school to becoming a young entrepreneur, Neil shares t…
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It takes fungi-sniffing dogs, back-room deals, and a guy named “The Kingpin” for the world’s most coveted morsel to end up on your plate. Zachary Crockett picks up the scent. SOURCES: Jason McKinney, co-founder and C.E.O. of Truffle Shuffle. Besart Morina, truffle dealer. RESOURCES: "Dogs Pay the Price in Italian Truffle War," by Margherita Stancat…
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Chapter 1:Summary of Buffett "Buffett: The Making of an American Capitalist" by Roger Lowenstein is a detailed biography of Warren Buffett, one of the most successful and respected investors of all time. The book delves deep into the life and investment philosophy of Buffett, tracing his rise from his early years in Omaha, Nebraska, to his position…
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Chapter 1:Summary of The Rape of Nanking "The Rape of Nanking: The Forgotten Holocaust of World War II" by Iris Chang, published in 1997, is a historical account of the horrific massacre in Nanking (now Nanjing), China, during the Second Sino-Japanese War. The book details the events that occurred in 1937, when the Japanese Imperial Army captured N…
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Chapter 1:Summary of Who Moved My Cheese "Who Moved My Cheese?" by Spencer Johnson is a motivational book that uses a parable to discuss how different people deal with change in their lives. The story involves four characters: two mice named Sniff and Scurry, and two little people, miniature humans named Hem and Haw, who all live in a maze and are …
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