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The Dictator's Handbook
- Why Bad Behavior Is Almost Always Good Politics
- De: Bruce Bueno de Mesquita, Alastair Smith
- Narrado por: Dan Woren
- Duración: 15 h y 38 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 167
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 143
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 143
Bruce Bueno de Mesquita and Alastair Smith’s canonical book on political science turned conventional wisdom on its head. They started from a single assertion: leaders do whatever keeps them in power. They don’t care about the “national interest”—or even their subjects—unless they must. Newly updated to reflect the global rise of authoritarianism, this clever and accessible book illustrates how leaders amass and retain power. As Bueno de Mesquita and Smith show, democracy is essentially just a convenient fiction.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Biased inserted compared to the original
- De Bob en 06-07-24
- The Dictator's Handbook
- Why Bad Behavior Is Almost Always Good Politics
- De: Bruce Bueno de Mesquita, Alastair Smith
- Narrado por: Dan Woren
Brilliant Insight, Tainted by Political Bias
Revisado: 04-19-24
Fascinating insight into power and corruption, with thought provoking recommendations. Credibility of the authors is somewhat tainted by political bias. They exhibit a penchant for picking Republicans as examples of negative behaviors while often steering away or softening examples involving Democrats. Their equating of illegal activity that occurred during January 6th 2021 Capitol Hill protests with the WWII attack on Pearl Harbor is unhinged from reality. Though framed in a way convenient to the narrative of the book, conscious or unconscious author bias detracts from an otherwise brilliant work.
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The World According to China
- De: Elizabeth C. Economy
- Narrado por: Charles Constant
- Duración: 9 h y 16 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 40
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 33
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 33
An economic and military superpower with twenty percent of the world's population, China has the wherewithal to transform the international system. Xi Jinping's bold calls for China to "lead in the reform of the global governance system" suggest that he has just such an ambition. But how does he plan to realize it? And what does it mean for the rest of the world? In this compelling book, Elizabeth Economy reveals China's ambitious new strategy to reclaim the country's past glory and reshape the geostrategic landscape in dramatic new ways.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent Book on China Expansionism
- De WLC en 08-19-22
- The World According to China
- De: Elizabeth C. Economy
- Narrado por: Charles Constant
Very Insightful To Understand How They See Us
Revisado: 11-27-23
Extremely important insight to how our adversary is actively working to hurt us. We look short game, they go long game.
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Chip War
- The Quest to Dominate the World's Most Critical Technology
- De: Chris Miller
- Narrado por: Stephen Graybill
- Duración: 12 h y 38 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 2,454
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2,081
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 2,079
You may be surprised to learn that microchips are the new oil—the scarce resource on which the modern world depends. Today, military, economic, and geopolitical power are built on a foundation of computer chips. Virtually everything—from missiles to microwaves—runs on chips, including cars, smartphones, the stock market, even the electric grid. Until recently, America designed and built the fastest chips and maintained its lead as the #1 superpower, but America’s edge is in danger of slipping, undermined by players in Taiwan, Korea, and Europe taking over manufacturing.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great history, but could poor narration
- De Lily Wong en 10-26-22
- Chip War
- The Quest to Dominate the World's Most Critical Technology
- De: Chris Miller
- Narrado por: Stephen Graybill
Brilliant Insight, Easy to Understand
Revisado: 11-27-23
Fascinating, comprehensive look at one of the most important topics of our time. Very approachable, understandable while technical.
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A Train Near Magdeburg
- A Teacher's Journey into the Holocaust
- De: Matthew Rozell
- Narrado por: Nick Cracknell
- Duración: 11 h y 5 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 185
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 166
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 165
From the author of The Things Our Fathers Saw in the World War II eyewitness history series comes this book, offering the true story behind an iconic photograph taken at the liberation of a death train, deep in the heart of Nazi Germany. It's brought to life by the history teacher who discovered it and went on to reunite hundreds of Holocaust survivors with the actual American soldiers who saved them.
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4 out of 5 stars
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important story
- De Amazon Customer en 04-04-20
- A Train Near Magdeburg
- A Teacher's Journey into the Holocaust
- De: Matthew Rozell
- Narrado por: Nick Cracknell
Extremely Insightful
Revisado: 07-26-23
Fascinating array of perspectives. Deeply disturbing what humanity is capable of. Ends with light and hope.
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The Things Our Fathers Saw
- The Untold Stories of the World War II Generation from Hometown, USA - Voices of the Pacific Theater
- De: Matthew A. Rozell
- Narrado por: Hillary Huber, Sean Runnette
- Duración: 6 h y 15 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 665
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 595
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 593
At the height of World War II, LOOK Magazine profiled a small American community for a series of articles portraying it as the wholesome, patriotic model of life on the home front. Decades later, author Matthew A. Rozell tracks down over 30 survivors who fought the war in the Pacific, from Pearl Harbor to the surrender at Tokyo Bay. The book resurrects firsthand accounts of combat and brotherhood, of captivity and redemption, and the aftermath of a war.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very powerful
- De Anonymous User en 06-17-17
- The Things Our Fathers Saw
- The Untold Stories of the World War II Generation from Hometown, USA - Voices of the Pacific Theater
- De: Matthew A. Rozell
- Narrado por: Hillary Huber, Sean Runnette
Wow!
Revisado: 06-14-23
Incredibly well done, compelling first hand stories of courage and sacrifice. Well researched, well written, excellent narration.
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This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends
- The Cyberweapons Arms Race
- De: Nicole Perlroth
- Narrado por: Allyson Ryan
- Duración: 18 h y 32 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,517
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,299
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,294
Zero day: a software bug that allows a hacker to break into your devices and move around undetected. One of the most coveted tools in a spy's arsenal, a zero day has the power to silently spy on your iPhone, dismantle the safety controls at a chemical plant, alter an election and shut down the electric grid (just ask Ukraine). For decades, under cover of classification levels and non-disclosure agreements, the United States government became the world’s dominant hoarder of zero days.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Decent story, cringeworthy narration and editing
- De since1968 en 02-13-21
- This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends
- The Cyberweapons Arms Race
- De: Nicole Perlroth
- Narrado por: Allyson Ryan
Insightful View of How Situation Evolved
Revisado: 06-04-23
Very thorough and insightful explanation of the history of how cybersecurity evolved to our current precarious situation. Definitely listen to the Epilogue. At times the author is blinded by reactionary political partisanship. Also the reference to the book Dune being a post nuclear war story is incorrect…. :) Overall recommended, brings fresh insight and approachability to the topic, despite some flaws.
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The Great U.S.-China Tech War
- De: Gordon G. Chang
- Narrado por: Al Kessel
- Duración: 1 h y 6 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 49
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 43
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 44
The United States and China are locked in a “cold tech war", and the winner will end up dominating the 21st century. America can still catch up. Unfortunately, Americans, focused on other matters, are not meeting the challenges China presents. A whole-of-society mobilization will be necessary for the US to regain what it once had: control of cutting-edge technologies. Americans may not like the fact that they’re once again in a Cold War-type struggle, but they will either adjust to that reality or get left behind.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Tech War
- De laurie dahlstrom nahum en 07-28-21
- The Great U.S.-China Tech War
- De: Gordon G. Chang
- Narrado por: Al Kessel
Highly Alarming, a Must-Read
Revisado: 03-02-23
The topic is extremely important, Gordon Chang rightly sounds the alarm and lays out steps to confront the danger.
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Alcohol Explained 2: Tools for a Stronger Sobriety
- De: William Porter
- Narrado por: Nick
- Duración: 6 h y 21 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 413
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 363
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 358
In Alcohol Explained 2 William Porter develops his insight into the alcohol phenomenon, and provides the tools you need to retake control of your life for good.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Just brilliant
- De Laura Callan en 01-27-21
- Alcohol Explained 2: Tools for a Stronger Sobriety
- De: William Porter
- Narrado por: Nick
Fantastic Book!
Revisado: 03-02-23
I highly recommend, I liked it even more than the first book. William Porter is brilliant in his observations, extremely helpful.
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Alcohol Explained
- De: William Porter
- Narrado por: Nick Jermyn
- Duración: 6 h
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General5 out of 5 stars 2,320
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1,964
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 1,945
Alcohol Explained is the definitive, ground-breaking guide to alcohol and alcoholism. It explains how alcohol affects human beings on a chemical, physiological, and psychological level, from those first drinks right up to chronic alcoholism. This audiobook provides a logical, easy-to-follow explanation of the phenomenon and detailed instructions on how to beat it.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Life Changing
- De GlassHalfFull en 04-12-19
- Alcohol Explained
- De: William Porter
- Narrado por: Nick Jermyn
Try this book!
Revisado: 11-12-22
I almost stopped listening in the first few chapters and tossed in the digital trash bin, but wow am I glad I stuck with it, amazing!! The author does exactly what the title says, he explains alcohol in a way I have never encountered before. At most every concept he explained, a lightbulb went off.
I was initially put off by his dismissive comments towards AA and religious faith, and he can sound slightly pompous. I am so glad I gave him listening time. He actually makes fun of himself quite a bit, and the concepts he provides can be life changing in an amazing way.
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The Kill Chain
- Defending America in the Future of High-Tech Warfare
- De: Christian Brose
- Narrado por: Christian Brose
- Duración: 9 h y 44 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,649
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2,268
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 2,259
When we think about the future of war, the military and Washington and most everyone gets it backwards. We think in terms of buying single military systems, such as fighter jets or aircraft carriers. And when we think about modernizing those systems, we think about buying better versions of the same things. But what really matters is not the single system but "the battle network"—the collection of sensors and shooters that enables a military to find an enemy system, target it, and attack it.
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3 out of 5 stars
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important message but repetitive
- De Tomas Singliar en 06-06-20
- The Kill Chain
- Defending America in the Future of High-Tech Warfare
- De: Christian Brose
- Narrado por: Christian Brose
Amazing Insight
Revisado: 11-12-22
Absolutely recommend!! I heard about this book recently from an Air Force 2-star General; wow was he right. Everyone who cares about the future of our country should read it.
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