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Before Bill Gross was known among investors as the Bond King, he was a gambler. In 1966, a fresh college grad, he went to Vegas armed with his net worth ($200) and a knack for counting cards. Ten thousand dollars and countless casino bans later, he was hooked, so he enrolled in business school. The Bond King is the story of how that whiz kid made American finance his casino.

For years, the DeCavalcantes, the most powerful Mob family in Jersey, labored in the shadows of the more famous families in New York - the likes of the Gambinos and the Columbos. Dismissed by the big-city capos, the DeCavalcantes finally came into their own when they found their lives mirrored in the television hit, The Sopranos. Overnight it legitimized the made men of the Garden State. Now they were a familia to be reckoned with. Unfortunately with high profile came high risk.

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There was a time when everyone knew what a real man was. Now, with changing times, values, and roles, many men struggle with what it means to be a "real man" in the 21st century. What does a real man look like? How does he act? What are his values and morals? What role does a real man play in society? The 12 commitments that Chris and Larry share cover the gamut of life, from family, including your spouse and children, work, health, finances, service, and friendships. This little book will cause you to think about what kind of man you are and what kind of man you can become.

In his new podcast Pete Wicks (TOWIE, Strictly Come Dancing & the hit podcast Staying Relevant) sits down with friends and peers from across the entertainment industry, who like it or not, are modern male role-models - asking what do they think makes a 'good' man? Come to think of it, what makes a bad one? We'll find out what they think are the most important traits in a man, the times they've got 'being a man' all wrong, and what are the defining qualities of the men who inspire them. From the trivial to the taboo - no topic is off-limits. We'd love you to join in the conversation -@...

The "Man Made Podcast" is a show dedicated to discussing men's mental health. The goal of the podcast is for managing stress, anxiety, and depression, while also featuring interviews with men who have struggled with mental health issues. Tune in to the "Man Made Podcast" to learn more about men's mental health and find support. Available on all platforms! 

NAACP Image Award Nominee · NPR Best Book of 2022 A searing memoir of American racism from a Somalian-American who survived hardships in his birth country only to experience firsthand the dehumanization of Blacks in his adopted land, the United States. “No one told me about America.” Born...

May you live during interesting times: so goes an ancient Chinese blessing"or some say curse. That wish has come true for us. Now what? In this radically illuminating book, Alan Cohen delves into one of the world's most venerated wisdom texts for answers and brings the lofty and enigmatic...

In elegant and often hilarious prose, Kunstler depicts our nation's evolution from the Pilgrim settlements to the modern auto suburb in all its ghastliness. The Geography of Nowhere tallies up the huge economic, social, and spiritual costs that America is paying for its car-crazed lifestyle. It is also a wake-up call for citizens to reinvent the places where we live and work, to build communities that are once again worthy of our affection. Kunstler proposes that by reviving civic art and civic life, we will rediscover public virtue and a new vision of the common good.

Law firms that advise on mergers once had to worry about a rogue employee trading on deal tips. Now, they have to worry about hackers doing the same.

"3 Chinese Men Made Millions by Hacking Merger Lawyers, U.S. Says" is from the December 27, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Leslie Picker and narrated by Kristi Burns.

The Milkman Made Me podcast hopes to deliver a fresh glass of perspective on the world around us. We want to bring joy, honesty, and encourage others to chase their dreams. The title of our podcast refers to our father, The Milkman, and often we talk about the values he taught us and how those shaped us into who we are today. Through this creative outlet we hope to form relationships, grow as human beings, and have fun all while we learn what shapes the culture around us all.

Discover the World’s Most Unusual Bridges in this guide to man-made wonders. From gravity-defying structures to architectural marvels, explore these fascinating bridges that span the globe. Dive into their unique designs, historical significance, and the incredible engineering feats behind them. Perfect for travel enthusiasts and architecture lovers alike.#UnusualBridges #ArchitecturalWonders #TravelInspiration #EngineeringMarvels

In QE44, Andrew Charlton exposes the rift that will shape our future progress versus planet; rich versus poor. Who, then, will save us? Charlton shows there are two leading candidates: economists and environmentalists. Each says they know what is best for our grandchildren. Yet environmentalists see economists as merchants of greed with a blind faith in markets. And economists see environmentalism as an indulgence for the middle class of richer nations; those who enjoy the lifestyle afforded by economic growth, but take its source for granted.

The Men Who Made Me will be diving into the topics of masculinity, culture, religion, and power. As we do this, we invite you to listen. Engage with the content. Entrust your time to the hand-picked individuals offering their insights. This is, first and foremost, an exploration, for us as well as for you. We hope each of us comes away with new insights on what it means to be a man - to be strong, humble, empathetic, and courageous. We hope, at the end of this project, that as much as there is to diagnose and untangle, you will also see (and believe in) all of the good that is out there. ...

An illuminating, elegant history of New York City, told through the stories of the women who made it the most exciting and influential metropolis in the world Read any history of New York City and you will read about men. You will read about men who were political leaders and men who were...

Wie “selfmade” sind eigentlich Erfolg und Reichtum? Kann man allein durch Talent und Anstrengung Millionär:in oder sogar Milliardär:in werden? Oder ist das Label “selfmade” eher ein Mythos?In unserem Interview-Podcast “Selfmade? - Über Geld spricht man!” geht Sebastian Klein, selbst Unternehmer und Investor, diesen Fragen nach und spricht mit Menschen, die in das gängige Bild der Selfmade-Millionär:in passen. Ihre persönlichen Geschichten und Erfahrungen erzählen, wie Vermögen wirklich entsteht, wie es verteidigt wird und welche Rolle unser Steuersystem dabei spielen ...