Espionage & Secret Services


"Whistleblowers and the Bomb"

Vanunu, Israel and Nuclear Secrecy

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Mordechai Vanunu was released in April 2004 after 18 years in prison, for exposing Israel's secret nuclear programme. This edition features an authoritative account on Vanunu, and examines the key issues around his arrest. It offers a re-assessment of a world-famous whistleblower and the questions he has brought to light. Rev ed. Paperback, 272 pages. Weight: 402g.
Author:  Cohen, Yoel
ISBN:  0745324002
Publisher:  Pluto Press
Date:  2005  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Espionage & Secret Services

"The Irregulars"

Roald Dahl and the British Spy Ring in Wartime Washington

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The acclaimed author of two top secret stories from the Second World War, turns her gaze on the fascinating story of the cream of the British spies in Washington DC who were spying on the United States. With illustrations,. Hardback, 416 pages. Size: 234 x 153 mm. Weight: 714g.
Author:  Conant, Jennet
ISBN:  0743294580
Publisher:  Simon & Schuster
Date:  2008  (United States)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Espionage & Secret Services

"Bad Strategies"

How Major Powers Fail in Counterinsurgency

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By examining the failures against insurgents in Algeria, Cyprus, Vietnam and Iraq, this book offers an insight into what can go wrong in such situations - and how these mistakes can be avoided. It shows how conflict could have been avoided by the major power if it's strategy had addressed the underlying causes of the insurgency it faced. With illustrations. Hardback, 304 pages. Size: 228 x 152 mm. Weight: 604g.
Author:  Corum, James S.
ISBN:  0760330808
Publisher:  Motorbooks International
Date:  2008  (United States)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Espionage & Secret Services

"The Enemy Within"

A History of Spies, Spymasters and Espionage

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"General Military" series; Separating myth from reality, this book traces the history of espionage from its development in ancient times through to the end of the Cold War and beyond, shedding light on the clandestine activities that have so often tipped the balance in times. With 39 illustrations. Paperback, 368 pages. Size: 240 x 160 mm. Weight: 545g.
Author:  Crowdy, Terry
ISBN:  1846032172
Publisher:  Osprey Publishing
Date:  2008  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Espionage & Secret Services

"Streetwise Spycraft"

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Spies are all around us and always have been. They are the ultimate survivors and their knowledge and skillsets have been carefully passed down through word of mouth. This title aims to show the reader exactly what spies do and how they do it. With 50 two-colour illustrations. Paperback, 176 pages. Size: 175 x 126 mm. Weight: 209g.
Author:  Davies, Barry
ISBN:  1844429113
Publisher:  Carlton Books Ltd
Date:  2007  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Espionage & Secret Services

"The Condor Years"

How Pinochet and His Allies Brought Terrorism to Three Continents

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How Pinochet and his allies brought terrorism to three continents. Reveals the extent of US support for the dictator and the true story of Pinochet's crimes. Paperback, 336 pages. Size: 200 x 156 mm. Weight: 498g.
Author:  Dinges, John
ISBN:  1565849779
Publisher:  The New Press
Date:  2005  (United States)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Espionage & Secret Services

"On the Brink"

The Cia and Compromised American Intelligence

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Looks back on the author's 25 years in intelligence to lay bare the Bush administration's push towards invasion and its impact on US intelligence-gathering capabilities. This title reveals that a 'very close European ally', believed to be the UK, initially opposed the invasion of Iraq, insisting that the concentration should be on Afghanistan. New ed. Paperback, 304 pages. Size: 198 x 129 mm. Weight: 374g.
Author:  Drumheller, Tyler
ISBN:  1842752073
Publisher:  Methuen Publishing Ltd
Date:  2007  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Espionage & Secret Services

"Executive Action"

638 Ways to Kill Fidel Castro

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"Secret War" series; 638 Ways to Kill Fidel Castro. Cuba's former head of counterintelligence reviews over 600 CIA plots to assassinate Fidel Castro - an operation code named 'Executive Action'. Paperback, 280 pages. Size: 215 x 138 mm. Weight: 505g.
Author:  Escalante, Fabian
ISBN:  1920888721
Publisher:  Ocean Press
Date:  2007  (Australia)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Espionage & Secret Services

"The Cia Files"

Secrets of the Company

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Of all the world's secret agencies, the work of America's CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) is perhaps the most intriguing, not least because it commands such power. These files explore and assess some of its most covert operations and look critically at its most closely guarded secrets. With colour halftones. New ed. Paperback, 320 pages. Size: 178 x 178 mm. Weight: 659g.
Author:  Farren, Mick
ISBN:  1844110133
Publisher:  Anova Books
Date:  2003  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Espionage & Secret Services

"Intelligence in an Insecure World"

Surveillance, Spies and Snouts

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The events of 9/11 and subsequent war on terror have made intelligence more central to the study of government and international affairs than at any time previously, reviving old debates and generating ones. This book examines the limits of intelligence and asks whether the terrorist attacks may be seen as intelligence failures. With illustrations. Paperback, 248 pages. Size: 246 x 175 mm. Weight: 505g.
Author:  Gill, Peter Phythian, Mark
ISBN:  0745632459
Publisher:  Blackwell Publishers
Date:  2006  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  Professional & Vocational Espionage & Secret Services

"Secrets and Lies"

A History of Cia Mind Control and Germ Warfare

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A History of CIA Mind Control and Germ Warfare. Draws on five CDs obtained by the author, containing some 22,000 documents relating to secret CIA programs. Highly topical due to recent revelations about US techniques of questioning suspected terrorists. This fascinating, often shocking book aims at making the truth known about a tragic chapter in American history that may not yet be closed. With 32pp photos & fascimilies. Hardback, 432 pages. Size: 234 x 156 mm. Weight: 901g.
Author:  Gordon, Thomas
ISBN:  1906217726
Publisher:  Jr Books Ltd
Date:  2008  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Espionage & Secret Services

"Man in the Shadows"

Inside the Middle East Crisis With a Man Who Led the Mossad

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A gripping inside look at the Middle East and the future of our world from the former director of Israel's Mossad. New ed. Paperback, 304 pages. Size: 196 x 130 mm. Weight: 225g.
Author:  Halevy, Efraim
ISBN:  0753821931
Publisher:  Orion Publishing Co
Date:  2007  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Espionage & Secret Services

"New Protective State"

Government, Intelligence and Terrorism

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The gathering of information by the Intelligence Services is an issue of major importance. But what are the ethical responsibilities of these bodies? How is that intelligence collected, assessed and used? These matters raise profound questions for the nature and future of democracy and human rights. This work considers and analyses these issues. With illustrations. Hardback, 256 pages. Size: 216 x 138 mm. Weight: 364g.
Author:  Hennessy, Peter
ISBN:  0826496148
Publisher:  Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Date:  2007  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Espionage & Secret Services

"Intelligence Power in Peace and War"

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An analysis of the role of the intelligence services. With 18 line figures. Paperback, 436 pages. Size: 228 x 152 mm. Weight: 700g.
Author:  Herman, Michael
ISBN:  0521566363
Publisher:  Cambridge University Press
Date:  1996  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  Professional & Vocational Espionage & Secret Services

"To Be a U.S. Secret Service Agent"

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"To Be A" series; The Secret Service was established after the Civil War by the Treasury Department, originally to protect American currency against counterfeiters. Now, protection remains the primary mission of the United States Secret Service. This book shows the various steps towards becoming a Secret Service Agent in the volatile post 9-11 era. With 150c, 50bw illustrations. Paperback, 144 pages. Size: 269 x 209 mm. Weight: 609g.
Author:  Holden, Henry
ISBN:  0760322937
Publisher:  Motorbooks International
Date:  2006  (United States)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Espionage & Secret Services

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