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Espionageby Richard Bennett
Ebury Publishing 2012; US$ 13.76The need to defend against terrorist outrages has drawn unprecedented public attention to modern-day global espionage, from the US government's involvement in the politics of the Middle East, Europe and Africa, to the surveillance of their own citizens by governments throughout the western world. This compelling reference resource contains over 500 entries covering every aspect of modern-day intelligence-gathering and counter-terrorism, along with a comprehensive overview of its history. Global in scope, Espionage focuses in particular on developments in the field of intelligence since the end of the Cold War: -Governmental failure to foresee recent terrorist attacks against western targets -Counter-Terrorism, including the growth in... more...
The Mammoth Book of SAS and Special Forcesby Lewis Jon E
Constable & Robinson 2012; US$ 5.82Here are thirty true and graphic accounts of the most heroic SAS and special-forces missions ever undertaken into the most dangerous place of all - behind enemy lines. Bang up to date, this unputdownable collection includes the most recent operations into Iraq in 2003, Afghanistan and Bosnia, and features the entire range of special forces from SAS, Commandos and Rangers to Navy SEALS and Paratroopers. Also included are several accounts that lift the veil - clandestine 'eyes-only' operations of ultimate danger, such as 1 SAS's attempted assassination of Rommel and 22 SAS's 'claret' raids into Indonesia in 1964. Each account is introduced by a mini-essay illustrating fascinating pieces of special-forces hardware, kit or training, such... more...
MI6 and the Machinery of Spyingby Philip H.J. Davies
Frank Cass 2003; US$ 53.95This book examines the structural development of the Secret Intelligence Service from its inception to the end of the Cold War. more...
Intelligence in Warby John Keegan
Knopf Publishing Group 2003; US$ 11.99John Keegan, whose many books, including classic histories of the two world wars, have confirmed him as the premier miltary historian of our time, here presents a masterly look at the value and limitations of intelligence in the conduct of war. Intelligence gathering is an immensely complicated and vulnerable endeavor. And it often fails. Until the invention of the telegraph and radio, information often traveled no faster than a horse could ride, yet intelligence helped defeat Napoleon. In the twentieth century, photo analysts didn’t recognize Germany’s V-2 rockets for what they were; on the other hand, intelligence helped lead to victory over the Japanese at Midway. In Intelligence in War , John Keegan illustrates that only... more...
Paradoxes of Strategic Intelligenceby Richard K. Betts; Thomas G. Mahnken
Frank Cass 2003; US$ 55.95This collection explores the paradoxes of intelligence analysis, surprise and deception from both historical and theoretical perspectives. more...
Reshaping National Intelligence for an Age of Informationby Gregory F. Treverton; Charles Jr. Wolf
Cambridge University Press 2001; US$ 27.00Gregory Treverton, former Vice Chair of the National Intelligence Council and Senate investigator, offers his views on how intelligence gathering and analysis must change. He suggests why intelligence needs to be both contrarian and attentive to the longer term. more...
Knowledge Management for the Intelligence Enterpriseby Edward Waltz
Artech House 2003; US$ 131.00If you are responsible for the management of an intelligence enterprise operation and its timely and accurate delivery of reliable intelligence to key decision-makers, this book is must reading. It is the first easy-to-understand, system-level book that specifically applies knowledge management principles, practices and technologies to the intelligence domain. The book describes the essential principles of intelligence, from collection, processing and analysis, to dissemination for both national intelligence and business applications. more...
The Emergence of Peer Competitorsby Thomas S. Szayna; Daniel L. Byman; Steven C. Bankes; Derek Eaton; Seth G. Jones
RAND Corporation 2001; US$ 9.95This report presents a framework for intelligence analysts to use to think systematically about the potential for the rise of a peer competitor to the United States. Using exploratory techniques, the pathways of the various proto-peer and hegemon interactions are modelled. more...
Spies Among Usby Ira Winkler
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2005; US$ 19.99Ira Winkler has been dubbed "A Modern Day James Bond" by CNN and other media outlets for his ability to simulate espionage attacks against many of the top companies in the world, showing how billions of dollars can disappear. This unique book is packed with the riveting, true stories and case studies of how he did it-and how people and companies can avoid falling victim to the spies among us. American corporations now lose as much as $300 billion a year to hacking, cracking, physical security breaches, and other criminal activity. Millions of people a year have their identities stolen or fall victim to other scams. In Spies Among Us , Ira Winkler reveals his security secrets, disclosing how companies and individuals can protect themselves... more...
Early Cold War Spiesby John Earl Haynes; Harvey Klehr
Cambridge University Press 2006; US$ 22.00During the Cold War a series of spy trials revealed that American Communists had co-operated with Soviet espionage and assisted in stealing secrets of the atomic bomb as well as penetrating the White House. This book reviews these trials and the clashes between the American criminal justice system and counter-espionage. more...









