{"title":"Javier Blas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJavier Blas\u003c\/strong\u003e is a renowned author and journalist known for his insightful works on global commodities. His books delve into the intricacies of the commodities trade, providing readers with a clear understanding of the market forces that shape our world. One of his critically acclaimed books, \u003cem\u003eThe World for Sale\u003c\/em\u003e, offers an eye-opening look at the powerful figures who trade oil, metals, and other crucial resources, uncovering the secrets of the industry. Blas's writing is both accessible and engaging, making complex topics easily understandable for all readers. Discover the fascinating stories and hidden dynamics of the global economy through Javier Blas's expertly crafted narratives.\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\/javier-blas.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}