Alex Perry

On March 24, 2021, ISIS fighters attacked the small coastal town of Palma in northern Mozambique. Men and equipment that could have come to the town's rescue and the fuel they needed were just a few minutes away in one of the world's largest natural-gas fields, but that rescue never materialized: More than 1,000 people were killed, and yet somehow the story was missed by the outside world. In propulsive prose, Polk Prize winner Alex Perry chronicles the minute-by-minute action to heartbreaking effect while vividly portraying the people involved: the domineering CEO of one of the largest energy corporations on the planet, the vengeful rebel leader bent on a bloodbath, and those who heroically fought to survive the onslaught, from a pro diver-turned-remote site contractor to a Mozambican mediator determined to save hundreds to local villagers who subsequently experienced a second horrific assault months later. Blood Will Flow is the riveting account of a deadly terrorist attack, a toxic mix of greed and fossil fuel extraction, and a stirring story of the survivors' fight for justice.

On March 24, 2021, in the remote north of Mozambique, 500 ISIS militants attacked the small, paradise beach town of Palma - strategically unimportant but for vast offshore gas fields that had attracted $50 billion in foreign investment, including over £1 billion from the British government. As the Islamists surged through town beheading civilians, a group of men, women and children - including 80 gas plant construction workers - barricaded themselves inside a hotel to await rescue. An oil and gas compound defended by attack helicopters and 1,000 soldiers was just minutes away. But help never came. Five years on, Alex Perry's spell-binding, meticulous reconstruction unearths a hidden and unprecedented fiasco. Woven into his account is a search for the truth about how energy companies really make their vast profits. His investigation takes him around the world, from Europe to the US, and back to Africa again, as he tracks down the roughnecks, mercenaries, billionaires, and corporate spooks who can shed light on our most essential industry. As the revelations build and the lies multiply, Perry finds himself drawn into a legal drama, and an exploding political scandal. Propulsive, prophetic, and arriving at a time when energy companies imperil the planet, Blood Will Flow delivers a morality tale for the global economy, and an inspiring quest for justice. Praise for Alex Perry's writing: 'Harrowing and heartening' Tom Burgis, Financial Times 'Gripping and heartbreaking' Clare Longrigg, Observer 'Riveting ... reads like a thriller ' Alice Speri, The Intercept 'A book to marvel at and return to again and again' John le Carré 'Extraordinary reporting, extraordinary storytelling' Lev Grossman

Among the many epithets associated with a prince, ‘unlucky’ tends not to come to mind first. Germanicus, nephew of Tiberius, grand-nephew of Augustus, seemed to possess all that a Roman man might desire: beauty, strength, virtue, education, a devoted and chaste wife, numerous offspring, illustrious ancestors, a brilliant career and the prospect of inheriting the throne of the mightiest state of antiquity. Until the Blind Goddess decided to turn her gaze elsewhere. Germanicus died suddenly in AD 19, aged only 33, shocking the Roman world. While his body was still warm, rumours about a murder involving poison were already spreading like wildfire, whispers of an uncle and a grandmother who, for fear and jealousy, had made sure the popular young man was eliminated before he might jeopardize their position. Alessio Perry investigates, by a careful re-evaluation of the historical sources and the archaeological record, whether this prince was indeed killed or whether he was just too unlucky. He examines the most significant events of Germanicus’ brief life: the campaigns on the Rhine; his visit to Egypt; his friction with the governor Piso; his relationship with his uncle the emperor. He considers Germanicus’ funerals and follows the trial against those suspected of his murder, seeking to ascertain if Tiberius really ordered his nephew killed. The reader will glimpse into the schemes of his wife Agrippina and, finally, see how the memory of Germanicus was instrumentalized by his widow and sons for their own political games.

NOW A MAJOR TV SERIESThe electrifying, untold story of the women born into the most deadly and obscenely wealthy of the Italian mafias - and how they risked everything to bring it down. The Calabrian Mafia--known as the 'Ndrangheta--is one of the richest and most ruthless crime syndicates in the world, with branches stretching from America to Australia. It controls seventy percent of the cocaine and heroin supply in Europe, manages billion-dollar extortion rackets, brokers illegal arms deals--supplying weapons to criminals and terrorists--and plunders the treasuries of both Italy and the European Union. The 'Ndrangheta's power derives from a macho mix of violence and silence--omert . Yet it endures because of family ties: you are born into the syndicate, or you marry in. Loyalty is absolute. Bloodshed is revered. You go to prison or your grave and kill your own father, brother, sister, or mother in cold blood before you betray The Family. Accompanying the 'Ndrangheta's reverence for tradition and history is a violent misogyny among its men. Women are viewed as chattel, bargaining chips for building and maintaining clan alliances and beatings--and worse--are routine. In 2009, after one abused 'Ndrangheta wife was murdered for turning state's evidence, prosecutor Alessandra Cerreti considered a tantalizing possibility: that the 'Ndrangheta's sexism might be its greatest flaw--and her most effective weapon. Approaching two more mafia wives, Alessandra persuaded them to testify in return for a new future for themselves and their children. A feminist saga of true crime and justice, The Good Mothers is the riveting story of a high-stakes battle pitting a brilliant, driven woman fighting to save a nation against ruthless mafiosi fighting for their existence. Caught in the middle are three women fighting for their children and their lives. Not all will survive.

Has your confidence hit the highway? Is your self-regard off the guard rail? And is your self-esteem just blowing steam? If so, maybe it's time for maintenance. In this clever and quirky companion to Minivan Mogul: A Crash Course in Confidence, Alex Perry breaks down the nine confidence "Warning Lights," that let us know it might be time for a tune-up. Like a trusty driving instructor-with all the enthusiasm and none of the halitosis-Perry guides readers through procrastination potholes, overthinking traffic jams, and comparison crash sites, offering quick and easy exercises to help readers leave unnecessary worries behind and rejoin the road to self-worth. Whether you're in need of a quick change or a full overhaul, Maintenance Required provides tips that will have you in-and-out before your lunch break is up.

Enerji dolu bir hayat yaşamak, ancak ağız sulandıran ve hazırlaması kolay yemeklerin tadını ıkarmak ister misiniz? En sevdiğiniz vegan yemeklerin tadını ıkarmaya devam ederken, bir kez ve herkes i in kilo vermek ister misiniz? Bitki bazlı diyet sıkıcı ve yavan olmak zorunda değildir. Yaratıcı ve g l olabilir. Bu kitap, her durum i in esnek ve kusursuz tarifler sunarak zamandan ve emekten tasarruf etmenizi sağlayacaktır. Cevabınız evet ise, o zaman bunun i in buradayım. Bunu başarmanıza yardımcı olmak i in, herkes i in kolay ve zahmetsiz yemek tarifleriyle m kemmel sonu lar i in tek ve tek Bitki bazlı yemek kitabı oluşturmaya odaklandım. Bu basit, ancak bitki bazlı yemek tarifleri kitabı, sağlığınızı geri kazanmaya, harika hissetmeye ve kilo vermeye hazır, t r n n tek rneği nefis yemekler elde etmenize yardımcı olacak Bu eksiksiz Bitki temelli yemek kitabı, kısıtlı pişirme s renizi halledecek ve size Yeni Yaşam Tarzına giden en kolay ve en lezzetli yolu g sterecek. Kalp sağlığı, yağ yakma ve genel sağlık i in bitki bazlı beslenmeyi benimseyin-bu lezzetli tarifler ve faydalı yemek planları size yolu g sterecek. Zevk almak Kopyanızı şimdi alın

Mafiajärjestö 'Ndrangheta johtaa Euroopan huumekauppaa, ja sen lonkerot ulottuvat köyhästä Calabriasta ympäri maailman. Sen voima perustuu ehdottomaan vaikenemiseen. Klaaneja hallitsevat miehet, ja tyttäret naitetaan jo teini-iässä. Perheen kunnian loukkaamisesta rangaistaan kuolemalla. Kun mafiavaimo Lea Garofalo katoaa jäljettömiin, syyttäjä Alessanda Cerreti ymmärtää, että 'Ndranghetan testosteronia huokuva kulttuuri on sen heikkous - ja hänen paras aseensa. Naiset halusivat muutosta, mutta olisivatko he valmiita puhumaan oman henkensä uhalla.

Jeremiah's heart monitor is a snitch. It's supposed to let him play soccer, but every time he's about to score a goal, it tells on him for getting excited. So when the monitor tries to ruin his first big game, Jeremiah smashes it. He doesn't need it. He's fine. Until he has a heart attack and spends his twelfth birthday in the hospital. J6 is a pig who knows he's destined for greatness. He's the only one of his five brothers who survived the research lab. Though he's never left his cell, he thinks of himself as a therapy pig, a scholar, and a bodyguard. But when the research lab sends him to live with Jeremiah's family, he knows what he wants his new title to be: Jeremiah's brother. At first, Jeremiah thinks his parents took in J6 to cheer him up. But why does he need a dumb pig that's going to tackle his mom, destroy his birthday cake, and ruin his first kiss? Before long, Jeremiah begins to suspect there's more to his new curly-tailed companion than meets the eye. When the truth is revealed just as Jeremiah and J6 are feeling like actual brothers, they must do whatever it takes in order to protect each other-even if their lives depend on it.

Trying to be confident in today's world is tough. Brutal, actually. When was the last time you got on social media and thought, "Man, that really helped me feel better about myself?" Give me a break Sound familiar? Then hop in; we're going for a ride. OK, so you've got some confidence issues. Of course you do Who doesn't these days? In a world where women are constantly bombarded by unrealistic beauty standards, "Sunday best" glimpses into the lives of others via social media, and TEDx talks on how to give perfect TEDx talks, where does an Average Jane fit in? Meet Alex Perry: successful entrepreneur; speech language pathologist; TEDx speaker; and one proud, minivan-driving mom from the Midwest. Having started her business from the ground up and navigated around road blocks, potholes, and traffic jams, she understands what it's like to struggle with confidence, especially when it feels like the road ahead is always bumpy. Through her honest and delightfully-awkward personal anecdotes, Alex encourages women to apply the brakes when confronted with confidence dead ends--pointless comparisons, insincerity, and stubborn independence, oh my --and instead steer toward authenticity, support, and determination. Her witty, insightful, and caring guide will empower you to cruise through life's twists and turns with more joy, more peace, and the kind of success that is only found through true confidence. Now grab yourself a cold drink, climb in, and hold on tight*; it's time for your crash course.(*Seriously ... hold on tight, bring some extra Cheetos, and please don't make Alex parallel park.)

Trying to be confident in today's world is tough. Brutal, actually. When was the last time you got on social media and thought, "Man, that really helped me feel better about myself?" Give me a break Sound familiar? Then hop in; we're going for a ride. OK, so you've got some confidence issues. Of course you do Who doesn't these days? In a world where women are constantly bombarded by unrealistic beauty standards, "Sunday best" glimpses into the lives of others via social media, and TEDx talks on how to give perfect TEDx talks, where does an Average Jane fit in? Meet Alex Perry: successful entrepreneur; speech language pathologist; TEDx speaker; and one proud, minivan-driving mom from the Midwest. Having started her business from the ground up and navigated around road blocks, potholes, and traffic jams, she understands what it's like to struggle with confidence, especially when it feels like the road ahead is always bumpy. Through her honest and delightfully-awkward personal anecdotes, Alex encourages women to apply the brakes when confronted with confidence dead ends--pointless comparisons, insincerity, and stubborn independence, oh my --and instead steer toward authenticity, support, and determination. Her witty, insightful, and caring guide will empower you to cruise through life's twists and turns with more joy, more peace, and the kind of success that is only found through true confidence. Now grab yourself a cold drink, climb in, and hold on tight*; it's time for your crash course.(*Seriously ... hold on tight, bring some extra Cheetos, and please don't make Alex parallel park.)

You are born into it or marry in. Loyalty is absolute, bloodshed revered and you kill or go to your grave before betraying The Family. This code of omertà is how the 'Ndrangheta became the worldâ??s most powerful mafia. The Good Mothers is the story of the women who broke the silence.

A vivid and provocative look at how the world gets Africa wrong, and how a resurgent Africa is forcing us to think again - updated with a new preface for the paperback

A vivid, powerful, and controversial look at how the world gets Africa wrong, and how a resurgent Africa is forcing it to think again. Africa has long been misunderstood -- and abused -- by outsiders. Correspondent Alex Perry traveled the continent for most of a decade, meeting with entrepreneurs and warlords, professors and cocaine smugglers, presidents and jihadis. Beginning with a devastating investigation into a largely unreported war crime-in 2011, when the US and the major aid agencies helped cause a famine in which 250,000 Somalis died-he finds Africa at a moment of furious self-assertion. To finally win their freedom, Africans must confront three last false prophets-Islamists, dictators and aid workers-who would keep them in their bonds. Beautifully written, intimately reported, and sure to spark debate, The Rift passionately argues that a changing Africa revolutionizes our ideas of it, and of ourselves.

Since the fall of the Berlin Wall, international corporations and governments have embraced the idea of a global village: a shrinking, booming world in which everyone benefits. What if that's not the case? Alex Perry, award-winning foreign correspondent, travels from the South China Sea to the highlands of Afghanistan to the Sahara to see first-hand globalization at the sharp end -- and it's not pretty. Whether it's Shenzen, China's boom city where sweatshops pay under-age workers less than $4 a day, or Bombay, where the gap between rich and poor means million-dollar apartments overlook million-people slums, or on the high seas with the pirates of southeast Asia who prey on the world's central trade artery, or South Africa, where Mandela's dream for a Rainbow Nation is being crushed by a new economic apartheid, Perry demonstrates, vividly and chillingly, that for every winner in our brave new world, there are hundreds of millions of losers. And be they Chinese army veterans, Indian Maoist rebels or the Somali branch of al Qaeda, they are all very, very angry. Falling Off the Edge is an adrenaline-charged journey through the developing world, which reveals with clarity that globalization starts wars. Far from living in a time of peace and prosperity, Perry suggests, the boom is about to go bang.