{"title":"Jack Farchy","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling works of \u003cem\u003eJack Farchy\u003c\/em\u003e, an acclaimed author known for his insightful explorations into global markets and the forces that shape them. Farchy's work offers readers a deep dive into the intricate world of commodities trading, shedding light on how our modern world is influenced by this often unseen industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his standout books, \u003cem\u003eThe World for Sale\u003c\/em\u003e, co-authored with Javier Blas, provides an eye-opening account of the raw materials trading industry. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Farchy unveils the stories of the powerful commodity traders who handle the resources we take for granted every day. His books are not just for industry insiders, but for anyone interested in understanding the hidden moves behind the global economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned professional or a curious reader, Jack Farchy's collection offers valuable insights and thought-provoking narratives that make complex topics accessible and fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-world-for-sale","title":"The World for Sale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the traders who supply the world with oil, metal and food—no matter how corrupt, war-torn or famine-stricken the source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGripping\u003c\/em\u003e Economist\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eJaw-dropping\u003c\/em\u003e Sunday Times\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eRiveting\u003c\/em\u003e Financial Times\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFascinating\u003c\/em\u003e Reuters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe are entering an age of energy crises and food shortages. This book reveals why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the swashbuckling traders who supply the world with energy, food, and metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir goal: To make billions by buying and selling raw materials—flogging Russian gas to Europe, Saudi oil to America, and Congolese metals to Silicon Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir methods: Whatever it takes—whether funnelling cash to Vladimir Putin's sanction-stricken Kremlin, schmoozing Russian metal oligarchs after the collapse of the Soviet Union, or striking deals with the Libyan rebels at the height of the Arab Spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the commodity traders. You've probably never heard of them. But, like it or not, you're one of their customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShortlisted for the Financial Times \u0026amp; McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eA Financial Times and Economist Book of the Year\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShows how much money and global influence is concentrated in the hands of a tiny group . . . Remarkable . . . As the authors roam from oilfield to wheatfield, they reveal information so staggering you almost gasp\u003c\/em\u003e Sunday Times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA globe-spanning corporate thriller, full of intrigue and double dealing . . . Changes how we see the world, often in horrifying ways\u003c\/em\u003e Spectator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA rich archive of ripping yarns . . . The high level narrative is gripping enough. But it is the details of what these freewheeling companies actually got up to that give the book a thriller-like quality\u003c\/em\u003e Financial Times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSome of the stories could be straight out of John le Carré. The difference is they're true\u003c\/em\u003e Andrew Neil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45692518727916,"sku":"9781847942678","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781847942678.jpg?v=1725565143"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/jack-farchy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}