Paddy Manning Livres

An heir apparent to the first global media dynasty, Lachlan Murdoch has been waiting to run his father Rupert's empire all his life. In this riveting first biography of a little-understood but hugely influential figure, acclaimed journalist Paddy Manning asks: can the dutiful son hang onto the empire, or will the third generation of Murdoch moguls prove the last? Despite a life in the spotlight, Lachlan's personality, politics, and business acumen remain enigmatic. Is he the ultra-conservative ideologue media reports maintain, or a free-thinking libertarian, as some friends suggest? As CEO of Fox News, America's most powerful right-wing media voice, what role did he play in the rise of Donald Trump and now in Trump's push for re- election? After emerging victorious from the Murdoch family's turbulent succession wars, Lachlan is stepping up at a time of unprecedented instability. What can we expect from his time at the helm, and does he have what it takes to chart a future for this century-old company? This is a book about the good, the bad, and the ugly of the global media world, and about America in the age of Trump and Murdoch. It is a book about power, apprenticeship, and succession.

A revelatory examination of the history and future of the Australian GreensAfter a decade of leadership changes and volatility in Canberra, the Australian electorate is disillusioned with the two major parties. But what about the Greens, the supposed ‘third force’ in Australian politics?Inside the Greens exposes the workings of a divided, defensive organisation reckoning with structural and strategic challenges. Reeling from a series of shocking seat losses, the dual-citizenship crisis, dramatic factional showdowns and suggestions of internal sabotage, can the party hang together? Has it strayed too far from its origins in grassroots activism? Can the Greens do politics differently and still succeed at the polls?Respected journalist Paddy Manning examines the personalities, policies and turning points that have led the party to where it is today. Drawing on archival material, conferences and interviews with party friends and foes, and with Greens past and present – including Bob Brown, Christine Milne, Lee Rhiannon and Richard Di Natale – Manning weaves a compulsively readable account of where the Greens are heading, and what that means for Australia.

The biography chronicles Nathan Tinkler's extraordinary journey from a mine electrician to a self-made billionaire through risky coal investments. It highlights his lavish lifestyle, including luxury homes and a horseracing empire, fueled by his initial success. However, the narrative shifts dramatically as coal prices plummet in 2012, leading to a financial crisis that exposes his inability to manage debt and the loss of allies. Author Paddy Manning provides insight into Tinkler's rise and fall, showcasing the volatility of wealth and ambition.