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GCHQ: The Secret Wireless War, 1900–1986 by Nigel West

“GCHQ: The Secret Wireless War, 1900–1986” by Nigel West dives into the history of the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ).

July 31, 2024 Apple / AUTHOR / Autobiography / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Business / Computer Science / Computers / GENRE / History / Memoir / Nonfiction / Steve Wozniak / Technology

iWoz: 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.

July 26, 2024 AUTHOR / Autobiography / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Christian / GENRE / History / Islam / Israel / Memoir / Mosab Hassan / Nonfiction / Politics / Religion

Son 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.

July 23, 2024 American History / Audiobook / AUTHOR / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / GENRE / History / Military Fiction / Military History / Mitchell Zuckoff / Nonfiction / Politics / Terrorism / War

13 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.

July 18, 2024 American History / AUTHOR / Biography / Biography Memoir / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Crime / GENRE / History / John W. Dean / Memoir / Nonfiction / Politics / Presidents / True Crime

Blind 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.

July 16, 2024 Adventure / AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Crime / Espionage / GENRE / Gordon Corera / Historical / History / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / Politics / War

The 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.

July 13, 2024 AUTHOR / Autobiography / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Clinton Romesha / GENRE / Historical / History / Leadership / Memoir / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / War

Red 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.

July 10, 2024 AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / GENRE / History / Israel / Marc E. Vargo

The 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.

July 5, 2024 American History / Audiobook / AUTHOR / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Crime / Del Quentin Wilber / GENRE / Historical / History / Nonfiction / Politics / Presidents / True Crime

Rawhide 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.

July 3, 2024 AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Christian / Christianity / Gary Habermas / GENRE / History / Nonfiction / Reference / Religion / Spirituality / Theology

The Historical Jesus: Ancient Evidence for the Life of Christ by Gary Habermas

“The Historical Jesus” by Gary Habermas is a comprehensive exploration of the historical evidence surrounding the life of Jesus Christ.

June 27, 2024 American History / Audiobook / AUTHOR / Biography / Bob Woodward / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / GENRE / Historical / History / Journalism / Memoir / Nonfiction / Politics / Presidents

The Secret Man: The Story of Watergate’s Deep Throat by Bob Woodward

“The Secret Man” unravels the identity and role of Deep Throat, the source who played a pivotal role in exposing the Watergate scandal.

June 25, 2024 American History / Audiobook / AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / GENRE / History / Jeremy Scahill / Journalism / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / Politics / War

Blackwater: The Rise of the World’s Most Powerful Mercenary Army by Jeremy Scahill

“Blackwater” is a gripping exposé that unveils the rise and controversial activities of Blackwater, a private military contractor.

June 21, 2024 Apple / AUTHOR / Biography / Biography Memoir / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Business / Computers / GENRE / History / Jeffrey S. Young / Leadership / Management / Nonfiction / Technology / William L. Simon

iCon Steve Jobs: The Greatest Second Act in the History of Business by Jeffrey S. Young , William L. Simon

“iCon Steve Jobs” is a captivating biography that explores the life and career of Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Inc.

June 17, 2024 AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Crime / Espionage / GENRE / History / Holocaust / Israel / Isser Harel / Jewish / Memoir / Nonfiction / Politics / World War II

The House on Garibaldi Street by Isser Harel

“The House on Garibaldi Street” by Isser Harel is a gripping and insightful account of one of the most significant intelligence operations in history: the capture of Adolf Eichmann.

June 14, 2024 AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Delphine Schrank / GENRE / History / Nonfiction / Politics

The Rebel of Rangoon: A Tale of Defiance and Deliverance in Burma by Delphine Schrank

“The Rebel of Rangoon” by Delphine Schrank is a captivating narrative that unfolds against the backdrop of Burma (Myanmar)’s oppressive dictatorship.

June 11, 2024 AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Gareth Porter / GENRE / History / John Kiriakou

The CIA Insider’s Guide to the Iran Crisis: From CIA Coup to the Brink of War by Gareth Porter, John Kiriakou

“The CIA Insider’s Guide to the Iran Crisis: From CIA Coup to the Brink of War” is a book authored by Gareth Porter and John Kiriakou.

June 5, 2024 AUTHOR / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Business / Computer Science / Computers / GENRE / History / Michael Swaine / Nonfiction / Paul Freiberger / Programming / Science / Technology

Fire in the Valley: The Birth and Death of the Personal Computer by Michael Swaine, Paul Freiberger

“Fire in the Valley” by Michael Swaine and Paul Freiberger is a captivating account of the rise and fall of the personal computer industry.

May 30, 2024 AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / GENRE / History / Islam / Michael Scheuer / Military Fiction / Nonfiction / Political Science / Politics / Terrorism

Through Our Enemies’ Eyes: Osama bin Laden, Radical Islam, and the Future of America by Michael Scheuer

“Through Our Enemies’ Eyes” by Michael Scheuer offers a unique and controversial view on the terrorist threat from Osama bin Laden and radical Islam.

Imperial Hubris by Michael Scheuer [BOOK REVIEW]

May 27, 2024 American History / AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / GENRE / History / International Relations / Islam / Michael Scheuer / Military Fiction / Nonfiction / Politics / Religion / Terrorism / War

Imperial Hubris: Why the West Is Losing the War on Terror by Michael Scheuer

“Imperial Hubris” by Michael Scheuer is a provocative and controversial critique of Western counterterrorism efforts.

May 23, 2024 American History / Audiobook / AUTHOR / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / GENRE / History / Journalism / Michael Hastings / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / Politics / War

The Operators: The Wild and Terrifying Inside Story of America’s War in Afghanistan by Michael Hastings

“The Operators” by Michael Hastings reveals the chaos of America’s war in Afghanistan through firsthand accounts and research, critically examining the conflict.