Herman Mashaba

'When I joined the struggle as a 13-year-old boy in Soweto, I would never have imagined that one day I would blow the whistle on a special kind of corruption that was destroying the party and the values I had been fighting for all my life.'...

This gripping true story is about one man's fight against corruption in South Africa. After uncovering shocking connections between high-profile individuals and notorious drug traffickers, Paul O'Sullivan opened criminal dockets that ultimately led to the conviction of corrupt officials. Despite facing countless obstacles and personal danger, O'Sullivan refused to back down in his quest to expose wrongdoing and ensure accountability. This is a powerful and inspiring tale of one person's dedication to justice.

This explosive tell-all follows the three-year tenure of a well-known South African businessman as mayor of Johannesburg, and his subsequent resignation from the party and position. Written by his chief of staff, the book delves into the achievements, challenges, and controversies of his time in office, including the discovery of previous government looting, and the difficulty of working with coalition partners. The Accidental Mayor also explores the infighting and factionalism within the party, and asks whether there is an alternative for the future.

In "Uncaptured," a former CEO tells the story of blowing the whistle on a corrupt financial consultancy linked to state capture in South Africa, and the devastating impact it had on her life. Despite fearing repercussions, she speaks out in the hope that others will do the same. With honesty and humor, this book sheds light on the challenges whistleblowers face and the importance of speaking truth to power.

Corruption cost taxpayers around R1.5 trillion during Jacob Zuma’s spell as president of South Africa. Despite attempts by the police, the courts and the Public Protector to stem the rising tide of graft in South Africa, several politicians were rewarded with high office after stealing the aspirations of millions of people....

Ли Куан Ю (1923 г. рождения), автор впервые публикуемых на русском языке воспоминаний, выдающийся политический деятель второй половины XX века. С именем этого человека неразрывно связана вся история создания, развития и процветания такого уникального образования как город-государство — Сингапур. Республика Сингапур менее чем за 40 лет национального суверенитета превратилась в один из самых индустриальных центров в Юго-Восточной Азии, заняв важное место не только в региональной политике и экономике, но и в системе мирохозяйственных связей и международной политике. Книга «Из третьего мира в первый» — это не просто мемуары политического деятеля. Это поучительные размышления о том, как добиться признания и успеха.

Discover why economic globalization and democratic ideals are not always the solution to ending underdevelopment and social conflict. In this eye-opening book, renowned Yale Law School professor Amy Chua analyzes how the concentration of wealth in the hands of an ethnic minority fuels ethnic violence around the world. Learn about the "market-dominant minorities" of Chinese, Croatians, whites, Indians, Lebanese, and Jews who have become targets of violent hatred. Chua also explores the impact of democracy on impoverished majorities, which can lead to ethnic demagoguery, confiscation, and revenge. Finally, find out why the United States is seen as the world's most visible market-dominant minority and how we can make globalization more equitable.

Уолтер Айзексон, автор знаменитой биографии Стивена Джобса, написал книгу об одном из самых известных ученых XX века, Альберте Эйнштейне. Он не только подробно и доступно изложил суть научных концепций и открытий автора теории относительности, но и увлекательно рассказал об Эйнштейне-человеке. В книге приводится множество документальных материалов – письма, воспоминания, дневниковые записи. Перед нами встает образ удивительно талантливого человека, мечтателя и бунтаря, гуманиста и мыслителя.