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And the Band Played On: Politics, People, and the AIDS Epidemic by Randy Shilts
Explore And the Band Played On by Randy Shilts, a powerful account of the AIDS epidemic, the LGBTQ+ community, and the politics that delayed vital medical responses.
Continue readingGhost Soldiers: The Epic World War II Rescue Mission by Hampton Sides
Discover the heroic story of the WWII rescue mission at Cabanatuan prison camp in Ghost Soldiers by Hampton Sides. An inspiring tale of courage and survival.
Continue readingUndefeated: America’s Heroic Fight for Bataan and Corregidor by Bill Sloan
Explore Bill Sloan’s Undefeated, a sory of survival during the Bataan Death March and Corregidor battle in World War II Philippines.
Continue readingToo Big to Fail: The Inside Story of How Wall Street and Washington Fought to Save the Financial System–and Themselves by Andrew Ross Sorkin
Discover Andrew Ross Sorkin’s Too Big to Fail, an in-depth look at the 2008 financial crisis, the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy, and how Wall Street and Washington responded.
Continue readingHorse Soldiers: The Extraordinary Story of a Band of US Soldiers Who Rode to Victory in Afghanistan by Doug Stanton
Horse Soldiers is an account of a small group of U.S. Special Forces soldiers who were among the first to enter Afghanistan after 9/11.
Continue readingThe Spymasters of Israel by Stewart Steven
Discover The Spymasters of Israel by Stewart Steven, an essential read for anyone intrigued by Israeli intelligence history, espionage tactics, and global security impact.
Continue readingMan Called Intrepid: The Incredible WWII Narrative Of The Hero Whose Spy Network And Secret Diplomacy Changed The Course Of History by William Stevenson
The true story of Sir William Stephenson (Man Called Intrepid), whose spy network and secret diplomacy changed the course of World War II.
Continue readingThe Cuckoo’s Egg: Tracking a Spy Through the Maze of Computer Espionage by Clifford Stoll
The Cuckoo’s Egg blends detective work, cybersecurity, Cold War espionage, and was among the first books on computer security..
Continue readingAgent Storm: My Life Inside al Qaeda and the CIA by Morten Storm
Agent Storm is a memoir of a former Danish biker-turned-Islamic extremist who became an undercover agent for Western intelligence agencies.
Continue readingThe Berlin Wall, August 13, 1961–November 9, 1989 by Frederick Taylor
The Berlin Wall is a book that provides a history of the Berlin Wall, from its sudden construction in 1961 to its eventual fall in 1989.
Continue readingThe Wars of Afghanistan: Messianic Terrorism, Tribal Conflicts, and the Failures of Great Powers by Peter Tomsen
“The Wars of Afghanistan is a book that provides an in-depth analysis of the complex history of Afghanistan.
Continue readingiWoz: Computer Geek to Cult Icon by Steve Wozniak
iWoz is the autobiography of Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Inc. and a pioneering figure in the personal computer industry.
Continue readingSon of Hamas: A Gripping Account of Terror, Betrayal, Political Intrigue, and Unthinkable Choices by Mosab Hassan
Son of Hamas by Mosab Hassan Yousef is a memoir by the author, the son of Sheikh Hassan Yousef, one of the founders of Hamas.
Continue reading13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened In Benghazi by Mitchell Zuckoff
13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened In Benghazi by Mitchell Zuckoff is a book that provides a detailed account of the events that took place during the 2012 Benghazi attack on the U.S. diplomatic compound and CIA annex in Libya.
Continue readingBlind Ambition: The White House Years by John W. Dean
“Blind Ambition: The White House Years” is an autobiographical account by John W. Dean, who served as White House Counsel for U.S. President Richard Nixon from July 1970 until April 1973.
Continue readingThe Art of Betrayal: The Secret History of MI6: Life and Death in the British Secret Service by Gordon Corera
The Art of Betrayal: by Gordon Corera is a comprehensive history of MI6, the United Kingdom’s Secret Intelligence Service.
Continue readingRed Platoon: A True Story of American Valor by Clinton Romesha
“Red Platoon” by Clinton Romesha is a gripping and inspiring true story of one U.S. Army platoon’s heroic stand against a massive Taliban attack in Afghanistan.
Continue readingThe Mossad: Six Landmark Missions of the Israeli Intelligence Agency, 1960-1990 by Marc E. Vargo
“The Mossad” by Marc E. Vargo provides a captivating account of six landmark missions carried out by the Israeli intelligence agency, Mossad, between 1960 and 1990.
Continue readingRawhide Down: The Near Assassination of Ronald Reagan by Del Quentin Wilber
“Rawhide Down” by Del Quentin Wilber is a gripping account of the near assassination of President Ronald Reagan.
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