Rob Kuitenbrouwer Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

In 1994 fledgling journalist Louis Theroux was given a one-off gig on Michael Moore's TV Nation, presenting a segment on apocalyptic religious sects. Gawky, socially awkward and totally unqualified, his first reaction to this exciting opportunity was panic. But he'd always been drawn to off-beat characters, so maybe his enthusiasm would carry the day. Or, you know, maybe it wouldn't... In Gotta Get Theroux This, Louis takes the reader on a joyous journey through his life and unexpectedly successful career. Nervously accepting the BBC's offer of his own series, he went on to create an award-winning documentary style that has seen him immersed in worlds as diverse as racist US militias and secretive pro-wrestlers, the violent gangs of Johannesburg and extreme drinkers in London. Arguably his biggest challenge was corralling celebrities in his When Louis Met series, with Jimmy Savile proving most elusive. Blindsided when the revelations about Savile came to light, Louis was to reflect again on the nature of evil he had spent decades uncovering. Filled with wry observation, larger-than-life characters, and self-deprecating humour, this is Louis at his insightful and honest best.

Which is more dangerous, a gun or a swimming pool? What do schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers have in common? Why do drug dealers still live with their moms? These questions may seem atypical for an economist, but Steven D. Levitt is not an ordinary economist. He examines the riddles of everyday life—cheating, crime, sports, and parenting—often overturning conventional wisdom. Starting with vast amounts of data and simple, overlooked questions, he delves into life-and-death issues and some that are more peculiar. This leads to the exploration of a new field: freakonomics. Through engaging storytelling and sharp insights, Levitt and co-author Stephen J. Dubner demonstrate that economics fundamentally studies incentives—how people achieve their desires, especially when others have competing needs. They investigate the hidden aspects of various topics, including the dynamics of a crack gang, the realities of real estate agents, the myths surrounding campaign finance, the signs of cheating educators, and the secrets of the Ku Klux Klan. These narratives share a common belief: the modern world, despite its complexities and deceptions, is understandable and intriguing if approached with the right questions. Levitt's clever thinking reveals how to navigate through the clutter.

Bart Kamin, eccentrico avvocato del più importante studio legale della conteadi Kindle, è scomparso. E con lui sono scomparsi 6 milioni di dollari, uscitida un conto riservato del principale cliente dello studio. Il compitodifficile e potenzialmente pericoloso di indagare sullo scomparso vieneaffidato a Mack McCormack, solitario e imprevedibile partner dello studio, masoprattutto ex poliziotto. Un'indagine che conduce rapidamente alla scopertadi un omicidio e di un caso di diffusa corruzione e alla rivelazione deisegreti professionali dello studio legale.