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With titles like \u003cem\u003eEdge of Reality\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Deals that Made the World\u003c\/em\u003e, readers are invited to explore gripping narratives that reveal hidden influences shaping our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBridging \u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/strong\u003e, Peretti offers insightful perspectives grounded in thorough research, making complex topics accessible and thought-provoking for curious minds.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-deals-that-made-the-world","title":"The Deals that Made the World","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Deals that Made the World\u003c\/em\u003e by Jacques Peretti delves into the clandestine manoeuvrings that profoundly affect our daily lives. Instead of politicians and headlines, the author shifts our focus to a select few individuals whose off-the-record agreements shape the very fabric of our society. These covert negotiations touch on every aspect of our existence, from the money we use, the food we consume, the products we purchase, to the medicines we rely on for our health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeretti, a renowned investigative journalist, invites readers into a world unseen, where billion-pound deals are struck away from the public eye, often in the seclusion of boardrooms, the exclusivity of golf courses, or the backseats of luxury vehicles. Though these handshakes seldom garner media attention, their repercussions are monumental, revolutionising industries and altering the trajectory of global markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book provides an intricate narrative that uncovers the truth behind these significant-power wielders. With meticulous research, Peretti maps out how these negotiations, largely hidden from the public, have influenced major economic and social trends, impacting everything from consumer habits to healthcare policies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngaging and enlightening, \u003cem\u003eThe Deals that Made the World\u003c\/em\u003e seeks to enhance our understanding of how unseen forces govern our lives. Through compelling storytelling and sharp analysis, Peretti brings to light the fusion of secrecy and influence that defines modern civilisation. 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He gains an understanding of his mother through retracing her past, learning more about the woman who would never let him call her 'Mum'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46844420456684,"sku":"9781473646445","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18601973482712.jpg?v=1758841518"},{"product_id":"edge-of-reality-by-jacques-peretti-9780241644515","title":"Edge of Reality","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn immersive, eye-opening deep-dive into the shocking, surreal machine of reality television.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGo behind the scenes of the most shocking, hilarious, controversial genre of entertainment—reality television.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReality TV's influence is seismic—twenty-five years ago, the concept didn't exist. 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