Private Power

In Private Power and Democracy's Decline, Mordecai Kurz explores the relationship between free-market capitalism and democracy. He shows that technology has made capitalism different from what was envisioned in the Age of Enlightenment. Technology creates centers of market power and monopoly concentration that result in a society in which some people are enriched immensely while many workers' livelihoods are often destroyed.

In GRACE & POWER: THE PRIVATE WORLD OF THE KENNEDY WHITE HOUSE, New York Times bestselling author Sally Bedell Smith takes us inside the Kennedy White House with unparalleled access and insight. Having interviewed scores of Kennedy intimates, including many who have never spoken before, and...

Today, many strive to improve their lives using subconscious mind techniques. This book expounds the ultimate power within us that transcends and reigns over your subconscious mind. A-MSY is that all-powerful invisible essence, which if used correctly, can help us.

Steve Coll investigates the largest and most powerful private corporation in the United States, revealing the true extent of its power. ExxonMobil’s annual revenues are larger than the economic activity in the great majority of countries. In many of the countries where it conducts business...

This comprehensive trust management guide reveals how to protect assets, exercise your rights, and build lasting wealth through the lawful creation of an Express Trust — a private contractual organization under common law that lets you own nothing yet control everything. Written by Ashley Rocks, Kenneth Plaster, and Gwendolyn Morris, the book combines decades of experience in trust law, commerce, and asset protection. Together, they present a clear roadmap for individuals, families, and entrepreneurs seeking to operate beyond corporate and statutory systems. From the start, readers learn ...

Bloomsbury presents Lessons in Power by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, read by Ina Marie-Smith This mystery thriller by the bestselling author of The Inheritance Games is a gripping story of high stakes, betrayal, and unpredictable twists. Knowledge is power, but secrets can kill . . . For Tess Kendrick...

A city shaken by murder. A teenager trapped in the justice system. And a lawyer willing to risk everything for the truth. When a pregnant woman is murdered in a brutal drive-by shooting in New Orleans, the city demands justice. The police claim they have the killer. They claim they know the facts. They claim that justice will be served. But in Louisiana, justice is rarely straightforward. Eighteen-year-old Amon Jennings was caught on camera sitting in the passenger seat of the vehicle used in the drive-by. Within hours, prosecutors charged him with two counts of murder and threatened to ...

An elite private college. A hidden world. A devastating slow-burn that will leave you wrecked. Twenty-year-old Anna was already different before her mother was murdered—and before she vanished for a year she can’t remember. When her former mentor returns, Anna embarks on a dangerous journey...

In '48 Laws of Power,' Robert Greene explores the timeless principles of power, influence, and human behavior. Drawing from historical examples and real-world strategies, Greene unveils a compelling and often provocative guide to understanding and mastering the dynamics of power. Whether you're an aspiring leader, a student of human psychology, or simply curious about the forces that shape our interactions, this book is a captivating journey into the intricacies of power dynamics.

In '48 Laws of Power,' Robert Greene explores the timeless principles of power, influence, and human behavior. Drawing from historical examples and real-world strategies, Greene unveils a compelling and often provocative guide to understanding and mastering the dynamics of power. Whether you're an aspiring leader, a student of human psychology, or simply curious about the forces that shape our interactions, this book is a captivating journey into the intricacies of power dynamics.

Like the Rockefellers and the Kennedys, the Kochs are one of the most influential dynasties of the modern age, but they have never been the subject of a major biography -- until now. Not long after the death of his father, Charles Koch, then in his early 30s, discovered a letter the family...

From the world's #1 bestselling author, the Private series travels to Monaco, to reveal new “Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns” (Anthony Horowitz). In a luxurious Monte Carlo casino, elite investigator Jack Morgan must risk big—or lose it all. Monte Carlo, Monaco, is...

Enjoy the mystery as sisters Francis and Jo Hardy investigate the robbery of the Applegate Mansion and embark on their first official foray as detectives. --- Although a child of the 80s and 90s, I have loved both the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew mysteries through their various books, TV, and movie adaptations. I wanted to be a Hardy Boy, and I always had a crush on every version of Nancy Drew. Now here I am as a dad wishing my kids expressed the same fascination with old school mysteries as they do video games. I’m also the proud father of one princess. She’s growing up on our farm with ...

Voodoo mambo Mama Mulate suffers a fate worse than death A grieving couple hires paranormal investigator Wyatt Thomas to find the person who killed their son. But is it murder if the victim isn’t dead? Wyatt goes undercover to discover the answer and soon learns death isn’t always a person’s worst fate. Will Wyatt solve the sticky mystery or fall victim to the seemingly supernatural killer and suffer a fate worse than death? Half Past Midnight is Book 10 of Eric Wilder’s intoxicating French Quarter Mystery Series set in that ‘exotic, erotic Mecca known as New Orleans. Visit the ...

Bloomsbury presents The Ruling Class by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, read by Ina-Marie Smith. This mystery thriller by the bestselling author of The Inheritance Games is a gripping story of high stakes, betrayal, and unpredictable twists. Any problem can be fixed for a price . . . When Tess Kendrick is...

A trans man is found dead in a Seaside, Oregon motel room. The cops call it suicide. But former detective–turned–private investigator Amberlyn Reed knows staged violence when she sees it. When she starts digging, Amberlyn uncovers a trail of erased identities, offshore money, and a covert network tied to the country’s elite. At the center of it all? A ghost. A name erased. And someone powerful who wants it to stay that way. With help from a rogue informant, a burnt-out handler, and a federal agent who still holds her heart, Amberlyn is pulled into a game with no safe moves—and one ...

An international cartel sets its sights on Dublin, Ireland—and PI Jack Morgan. A lone shooter opens fire at a star-studded Los Angeles movie premiere. As the casualty count rises, detective Jack Morgan realizes his partner, Justine, is among the wounded. A vengeful Morgan pursues the suspect...

Book #4 of the Jab Boone Murder Mystery Series Jab Boone is lured out of retirement to track the missing brother of a fellow orphan. Jab’s involvement leads to the dismissal of the recently orphaned FBI Special Agent Astrid Lundquist. Reluctantly, Jab joins forces again with the FBI. Little did he know that his tracking expertise would lead to gold smugglers and dark secrets under a carefully constructed lake!

A thrilling, eye opening investigation into private equity, a secretive wing of the finance industry that is so relentlessly destructive, it could potentially undermine our way of life. For decades, private equity firms have infiltrated every corner of modern life. Wielding debt as a weapon...

Bloomsbury presents Private Equity written and read by Carrie Sun. A TIME MUST-READ FOR 2024 ‘A moving story of how easily a life can be submerged by work, and what it takes to regain one's soul’ Oliver Burkeman, bestselling author of Four Thousand Weeks What are you willing to sacrifice to...