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Titles in This Set
The Billion Dollar Spy by David E. Hoffman
Billion Dollar Whale by Tom Wright and Bradley Hope
The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau
Details
Condition: New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789124176143
Publisher: Icon Books, Scribe UK, Pan Macmillan
Age Range: Adult
Overview
This three-book non-fiction collection pairs gripping true stories of espionage and financial fraud with practical entrepreneurship advice. The Billion Dollar Spy uncovers Cold War spy-craft in Moscow, Billion Dollar Whale exposes one of history's largest financial scandals, and The $100 Startup delivers a hands-on blueprint for building a business from scratch. Together they offer intrigue, insight, and inspiration for readers who enjoy real-world drama alongside actionable ideas, making this a compelling addition to any non-fiction library or gift for curious minds.
About the Books
The Billion Dollar Spy tells the true story of Adolf Tolkachev, a Soviet engineer who became one of the CIA's most valuable Cold War assets. Drawing on declassified CIA files, David E. Hoffman reconstructs the clandestine meetings, spy cameras, and secret codes used to outwit the KGB, building to a shocking betrayal. Billion Dollar Whale, by journalists Tom Wright and Bradley Hope, follows Malaysian financier Jho Low as he orchestrates one of the biggest financial heists in history, siphoning billions from a sovereign wealth fund to bankroll a lavish lifestyle among Wall Street bankers, celebrities, and Hollywood producers. It is a meticulously reported account of greed and global financial crime. The $100 Startup shifts gears into practical territory: Chris Guillebeau distils lessons from 50 ordinary people who built profitable businesses on shoestring budgets, showing readers how to convert passion into income without an MBA or major capital. Each book stands as a bestselling, critically acclaimed work in its own right, and together they span espionage history, financial true crime, and entrepreneurial strategy — a well-rounded set for readers who want their non-fiction to read like a thriller while offering real-world takeaways.
About the Authors
David E. Hoffman is a Pulitzer Prize-winning contributing editor at The Washington Post and correspondent for PBS Frontline. Tom Wright and Bradley Hope are Pulitzer Prize finalists and former Wall Street Journal investigative reporters whose work exposing the 1MDB scandal became a global bestseller. Chris Guillebeau is a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and world traveller known for The Art of Non-Conformity and The Happiness of Pursuit, alongside The $100 Startup.
Why You'll Love This Collection
Three gripping, meticulously researched non-fiction reads in one set — spanning espionage, financial scandal, and entrepreneurship. Ideal for readers who want page-turning true stories alongside practical business wisdom, and a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves real-world intrigue.
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