{"title":"Tom Burgis","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the world of Tom Burgis, an incisive author who delves deep into the intricate webs of global politics and current affairs. Renowned for his investigative prowess and captivating storytelling, Burgis offers readers an enlightening window into the realms of power, corruption, and the often-hidden forces that shape our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his thought-provoking works is \u003cem\u003eCuckooland\u003c\/em\u003e, a book that challenges prevailing narratives and encourages readers to question the world around them. With \u003cem\u003eCuckooland\u003c\/em\u003e, Burgis unravels complex conspiracies and shines a light on the shadowy corridors of power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother notable title in this collection is \u003cem\u003eKleptopia\u003c\/em\u003e, where Burgis takes his readers on a gripping journey across continents, exposing the intricate networks of kleptocrats and financial crime. His meticulous research and compelling narrative style offer a critical examination of how these corrupt systems operate and their impact on global politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Tom Burgis's collection to explore these urgent issues with a clarity and insight that few can match. His books are essential reads for anyone interested in understanding the underlying dynamics of today's political landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kleptopia","title":"Kleptopia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKleptopia\u003c\/em\u003e, a gripping and meticulously researched real-life thriller by award-winning investigative journalist Tom Burgis, unravels a vast and terrifying network of global kleptocracy and corruption. Burgis takes readers on a harrowing journey across continents, from the corridors of power in the Kremlin and Beijing to the treacherous sands of the Kazakh desert and the boardrooms of London. This exposé reveals the insidious flood of dirty money that is propping up dictators, enriching oligarchs, and undermining democracies around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA body is discovered in a burned-out Audi. Bullets claim the lives of workers in the desolate Kazakh desert. An election in Zimbabwe is brazenly rigged. A British banker is silenced and humiliated for daring to expose the truth about the City of London, which serves as a global piggy bank for blood money. Through these striking and chilling anecdotes, \u003cem\u003eKleptopia\u003c\/em\u003e vividly illustrates the human cost of corruption and the collusion of those in power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a narrative pace akin to the best fiction, Burgis paints a disturbing portrait of how these kleptocrats and their cronies have woven a web of deceit and exploitation, spanning from Moscow and Beijing to Riyadh and even the Trump White House. \u003cem\u003eKleptopia\u003c\/em\u003e presents readers with a wake-up call about the scale of the conspiracy - a dangerous alliance of thieves who are systematically looting the world’s riches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is not just a call to arms, but a sobering reminder of the fragility of the institutions and freedoms many take for granted. Burgis’s keen investigative skills bring forward revelations that are both jaw-dropping and deeply unsettling, challenging perceptions of global political and financial systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn Economist and Washington Post Book of the Year 2020 and a Sunday Times bestseller, \u003cem\u003eKleptopia\u003c\/em\u003e has garnered high praise from critics and readers alike. George Monbiot of The Guardian states, “If you think the UK isn't corrupt, you haven't looked hard enough… This terrifying book follows a global current of dirty money, and the murders and kidnappings required to sustain it.” Misha Glenny, author of \u003cem\u003eMcMafia\u003c\/em\u003e, warns, “When you pick this book up, you won’t be able to put it down.” Ben Rhodes, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe World As It Is\u003c\/em\u003e, adds, “Gripping, disturbing and deeply reported.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRiveting, horrifying, and frighteningly relevant, \u003cem\u003eKleptopia\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-read for anyone concerned about the state of the world’s political and economic health and the dark forces at work behind the scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45686121169132,"sku":"9780008308384","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780008308384.jpg?v=1725462249"},{"product_id":"cuckooland","title":"Cuckooland","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'STAND BY FOR FIREWORKS AS IT HITS THE SHELVES'\u003c\/em\u003e SUNDAY TIMES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'IF ORWELL WERE WITH US TODAY, HE'D BE WRITING BOOKS LIKE THIS'\u003c\/em\u003e PATRICK RADDEN KEEFE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'BREATH-TAKING AND JAW-DROPPING'\u003c\/em\u003e PETER FRANKOPAN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A TRUE-LIFE THRILLER'\u003c\/em\u003e ANNE APPLEBAUM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eKleptopia\u003c\/em\u003e comes a true story about \u003cem\u003eCuckooland\u003c\/em\u003e – a world where the rich can buy everything – including the truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEverywhere, the powerful are making a renewed claim to the greatest prize of all: to own the truth. 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