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The Power Broker: Robert Moses Audiobook
0- Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of Robert Moses, a central figure in shaping 20th-century New York
- Reveals Moses as the most powerful man in New York City and State, influencing politics and public works
- Offers insights into historical figures including Alfred E. Smith, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Fiorello La Guardia
- Chronicles Moses’s rise from an idealistic young man to a dominating power outside the democratic framework
- Details his dual legacy of creating parks and infrastructure alongside contributing to urban sprawl and public housing failures
- Describes Moses’s unique governance through the Triborough Authority, operating independently of elected officials
- Highlights Moses’s 44-year reign in state politics and 34 years in city politics, overseeing $27 billion in public works
- Examines the eventual downfall of Moses’s reputation and influence by the press and political rivals
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Power & Motoryacht Magazine
0Original price was: $143.76.$14.00Current price is: $14.00.- Limited time offer for Power & Motoryacht Magazine subscription at $1.40 per issue
- Save 80% off the cover price, with an annual subscription cost of $14.00
- Frequency of publication: 10 issues per year
- Standard cover price is $143.76; renewal orders charged at regular price of $38.00
- Focused on powerboat owners with boats over 25 feet
- Includes information on power boats, marine electronics, gear, and mega yachts
- Features stunning color photography and articles on sport fishing and yacht listings
- Promotional pricing is applicable only for new and gift subscriptions
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Power Broker: Moses and New York’s Decline
0- Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of Robert Moses, detailing his immense power and influence in New York
- Recognized as one of the Modern Library’s hundred greatest books of the twentieth century
- Explores Moses’s rise to power outside traditional democratic frameworks and his impact on city politics
- Chronicles his achievements in urban development, including parks, highways, and public housing
- Highlights his authoritarian control over public authorities and influence on political and economic institutions
- Moses held significant power for 44 years in New York state and 34 years in the city without ever being elected
- Responsible for $27 billion in public works, making him America’s greatest builder
- Ultimately faced a decline in reputation and power, but his legacy and changes to the city remain impactful
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48 Laws of Power
0- Multi-million-copy New York Times bestseller by Robert Greene and Joost Elffers
- A comprehensive manual on gaining, observing, and defending against power
- Distills three thousand years of power history into 48 essential laws
- Influenced by philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, and figures like Henry Kissinger
- Covers themes of prudence, confidence, and self-preservation
- Presented in a bold two-color package, suitable for various aims including conquest and self-defense
- Published by Penguin Books; first edition released on September 1, 2000
- Recommended for readers aged 18 and up, with 452 pages of engaging content
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The Power of Now: Spiritual Enlightenment Guide
0- Celebrates 25 years as a New York Times Bestseller with over 16 million copies sold globally
- Translated into over 30 languages, highlighting its widespread impact
- Guides readers on a spiritual journey to discover their true self and achieve personal growth
- Introduces the concept of enlightenment and addresses the role of the mind as a barrier to it
- Teaches how to create a pain-free identity by living in the present moment
- Explores the connection to the indestructible essence of our Being
- Includes a new preface by the author, emphasizing the importance of awareness and presence for attaining enlightenment
