Charles Fishman Knihy

An examination of the passing of the golden age of water and the shocking facts about how water scarcity will soon be a major factor in our lives.

Wal-Mart is not just the world's largest company--it is the largest company in the history of the world. It is estimated that the company's low prices save American consumers $10 billion a year--but the #1 employer in 37 states has never let a union in the door. Though 70% of Americans now live within a 15-minute drive of a Wal-Mart, we have not even begun to understand the true power of the company. We know about the lawsuits and the labour protests, but what we don't know is how profoundly the "Wal-Mart effect" is changing our America's economy, our workforce, our communities, and our environment. Journalist Fishman takes us on a behind-the-scenes investigative expedition, interviewing 25 high-level ex-executives and a host of Wal-Mart's suppliers, and journeying to the ports and factories where Wal-Mart's power is warping the very structure of the world's market.--From publisher description

An award-winning journalist uncovers the profound influence of Wal-Mart, the world's largest company, on our lives and the global economy. This exploration reveals how Wal-Mart's relentless pursuit of low prices impacts retailers, manufacturers, wages, jobs, shopping culture, communities, and the environment. Americans spend $26 million every hour at Wal-Mart, raising questions about its benefits and drawbacks. While market expert Warren Buffett claims the company saves consumers $10 billion annually, it remains the top employer in thirty-seven states without allowing unions. With 70% of Americans living within a fifteen-minute drive of a store, the true extent of Wal-Mart's influence is still not fully understood. Beyond lawsuits and labor protests, the "Wal-Mart effect" is reshaping American life in profound ways. The author, a senior editor at "Fast Company," conducted extensive investigations, including interviews with twenty-five former executives and visits to suppliers, to reveal how Wal-Mart's power distorts the global market. The company has evolved into an economic ecosystem, making it crucial to comprehend its hidden reach to understand the forces shaping our world today.

Wal-Mart is not just the world's largest company--it is the largest company in the history of the world. It is estimated that the company's low prices save American consumers $10 billion a year--but the #1 employer in 37 states has never let a union in the door. Though 70% of Americans now live within a 15-minute drive of a Wal-Mart, we have not even begun to understand the true power of the company. We know about the lawsuits and the labour protests, but what we don't know is how profoundly the "Wal-Mart effect" is changing our America's economy, our workforce, our communities, and our environment. Journalist Fishman takes us on a behind-the-scenes investigative expedition, interviewing 25 high-level ex-executives and a host of Wal-Mart's suppliers, and journeying to the ports and factories where Wal-Mart's power is warping the very structure of the world's market.--From publisher description

Brian Grazer knows the one thing that can instantly connect you with anyone: Curiosity. A Curious mind offers a brilliantly entertaining and inspiring account of how his courage and enthusiasm for talking with complete strangers have been the secret of his success as a leading Hollywood producer.