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In this engaging, accessible account, Nadine Akkerman and Pete Langman explore the methods spies actually used in the period, including disguises, invisible inks, and even poisons. Drawing on a vast array of archival sources, they show how understanding the tricks and tools of espionage allows us to reimagine well-known stories such as the Babington and Gunpowder plots.

'Damning' - Mail on Sunday 'Gripping and shocking [...] an unputdownable read' - Stephen Grey, award-winning investigate journalist and author of GHOST PLANE and THE NEW SPYMASTERS 'This investigation rings true' - Publishers Weekly On 1 August, 1990, British Airways Flight 149 departed from...

After the fall of France in the mid-1940s, Adolf Hitler faced a British Empire that refused to negotiate for peace. With total war looming, he ordered the Abwehr, Germany's defense and intelligence organization, to carry out Operation Lena - a program to place information-gathering spies within Britain. Quickly, a network of secret agents spread within the United Kingdom and across the British Empire. The stunning truth, though, was that every last one of these German spies had been captured and turned by the British.

“There have been glimpses inside the NSA before, but until now no one has published a comprehensive and detailed report on the agency . . . Mr. Bamford has emerged with everything except the combination to the director’s safe.” –New York Times Book Review Today’s National Security...

The New York Times bestselling autobiography of a legendary political and military leader. It could be said that Leon Panetta has had two of the most consequential careers of any American public servant in the past 50 years. His first career, beginning as an Army intelligence officer and...

One day in the spring of 2013, a box appeared outside a fourth-floor apartment door in Brooklyn. The recipient, who didn't know the sender, only knew she was supposed to bring this box to a friend, who would ferry it to another friend. Thus the biggest national security leak of the digital era was launched via the US Postal Service. This is just one of the odd, ironic details that emerges from the story of how Jessica Bruder and Dale Maharidge, two experienced journalists but security novices got drawn into the Edward Snowden story as behind-the-scenes players. 

Brought to you by Penguin. 'Trinity' was the codename for the test explosion of the atomic bomb in New Mexico on 16 July 1945. This exceptional book - Trinity - tells the story of the bomb's metaphorical father, Rudolf Peierls; his intellectual son, the atomic spy, Klaus Fuchs, and the ghosts of...

The remarkable story of George Downing—savvy soldier, politician, diplomat, spy, and one of the most scandalous figures of his era. Judged by contemporaries to be a "perfidious rogue," Sir George Downing rose to prominence during the English Civil War as Oliver Cromwell's chief of military...

This is the definitive account of the Western world’s most powerful—but least known—intelligence alliance, which remains central to the defense of the free world in a dangerously uncertain time. The Five Eyes—a spy network between the intelligence agencies of the US, UK, Canada...

The astonishing story of the British spies who set out to draw America into World War IIAs World War II raged into its second year, Britain sought a powerful ally to join its cause-but the American public was sharply divided on the subject. Canadian-born MI6 officer William Stephenson, with his...

"[Narrator Erin] Bennett’s reading is never overdone; her directness neither shies away from [author Christine] Kuehn’s unpleasant revelations nor sensationalizes them...her light expression lets the dramatic details speak for themselves." — Booklist "[Narrator Erin] Bennett's enunciation...

Explore the thrilling technological history of cryptography and the relentless cat-and-mouse arms race of cybersecurity. Perfect for an educational commute, this eye-opening narrative traces an unbroken timeline from ancient clay seals to modern state hackers. Discover how every brilliant...

Dive into the gripping true crime evolution of hacking, where old-fashioned theft transforms into global digital warfare. Whether you need an engaging companion for your daily commute or you are simply fascinated by the dark web, this timeline of technological espionage delivers a high-energy...

Step into the suspenseful world of modern espionage where silent wars and cyber operations dictate global power. Whether you are fueling a long road trip or seeking a gripping commute, this cinematic narrative nonfiction plunges you into the encrypted channels and windowless rooms where history...

The open internet has transformed into a chilling covert battlefield for global cyberwarfare and state espionage. Perfect for an edge-of-your-seat daily commute, this gripping narrative reveals how spies traded briefcases and dead drops for malicious code and network backdoors. Prepare for an...

Uncover the gripping history of global espionage and how secret institutions waged shadow wars to control world affairs. Perfect for an immersive commute or a deep-focus learning session, this historical journey traces the dangerous evolution of spycraft. From ancient scouts to modern hackers...

Decode the high-stakes geopolitics and modern warfare tactics nations use to survive today's most invisible threats. Forget jargon-heavy political talking points; this objective, fast-paced exploration exposes the hidden trade-offs happening in global situation rooms right now. Perfect for an...

Master digital forensics and uncover the truth using ethical open-source research tactics for modern professionals. Whether upskilling during your commute or diving into focused learning at your desk, this empowering guide transforms everyday users into capable analysts. Leave the cinematic...

Master digital investigation and cybersecurity tactics to uncover hidden truths in the open-source landscape. Whether you are commuting to an intelligence role or fueling a late-night true crime curiosity, this deeply focused guide empowers your analytical mindset. Transform scattered public...

The Secret Team, L. Fletcher Prouty's exposé of the CIA's brutal methods of maintaining national security during the Cold War, was first published in the 1970s. However, virtually all copies of the book disappeared upon distribution, having been purchased en masse by shady "private buyers."