books about: intelligence

books about: intelligence

books:

Intelligence

Ghost: Confessions of a Counterterrorism Agent

Fred Burton

Random House, 2008

Treasure Trove of Terrorism Details
Ever since I was almost killed by Chechen terrorists in Moscow (in July 2000, 90 people were killed near Pushkin Square), I have been reading books on terrorism. None is better than Fred Burton's book. It reads like a LeCarre novel, but it is all true. The number ...

Confessions of an Economic Hit Man

John Perkins

Plume, 2005

Fascinating & Shocking
During college I came across numerous critiques and debates over the negative aspects of globalization on "emerging countries" in how often times quality of life is worsened, not improved for the local populous. In this respect, Perkins's insights are not ...

Moscow Rules
Daniel Silva

Putnam Adult, 2008

The extraordinary new Gabriel Allon novel from the “gold standard” ( The Dallas Morning News ) of thriller writers . Over the course of ten previous novels, Daniel Silva has established himself as one of the world’s finest writers of international intrigue and espionage— “a worthy successor to such legends as Frederick Forsyth and John le Carré” ...

Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA

Tim Weiner

Anchor, 2008

A Valuable Piece Of Scholarship.
Tim Weiner's "Legacy Of Ashes" is a valuable work of scholarship that dives into the complex history of the CIA and in the process also gives us a valuable set of histories of our country and its role in the world. Some have accused Weiner of being "biased" or ...

Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High

Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, ...

McGraw-Hill, 2002

Makes You Think!
This book was recommended by a client of mine who's very successful. it's easy reading & really makes you think about past & current "crucial conversations". The tactics are really simple, but the times we need to have them in our minds,We don't know how. This book ...

Spycraft: The Secret History of the CIA's Spytechs, from Communism to al-Qaeda

Robert Wallace, H. Keith Melton, ...

Dutton Adult, 2008

Fascinating Trie Life Accounts of Gadgets & Spies
A superbly written and exquisitely detailed book, rich in texture illuminating a fascinating recounting of the myriad of ways in which technology has aided case officers to accomplish what practitioners term "impersonal communications" exchanges with their agents ...

Protect and Defend: A Thriller

Vince Flynn

Atria Books, 2007

Another winner from Mr. Flynn!
This was my first Kindle read. What a great way to start. I couldn't believe I was done with it so quickly--what a great action thriller. If I ever get in trouble in a foreign country, I can only hope that people like Mitch come to my rescue. I wouldn't recommend ...

The Last Patriot: A Thriller

Brad Thor

Atria Books, 2008

Worth the read!
I read this after a review by Glenn Beck. This was my first Brad Thor novel and I was very impressed. I enjoyed it( I read it in 3 days)and highly recommend this book if you enjoy political thrillers.

God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything

Christopher Hitchens

Twelve Books, Hachette Book Group, 2007

A Meticulous Study of Relgionists Falacies
For many years I was convinced I was an Agnostic---I just didn't know. After reading this book, I am convinced that I was a coward, afraid to question the religious pundits who use religion to control us. I am now proud to say I have been enlightened, and can truly ...

Here Comes Everybody: The Power of Organizing Without Organizations

Clay Shirky

Penguin Press HC, The, 2008

Social Tools in Action
Clay Shirky's book on social tools such as Meetup, Flickr, Facebook, Wikipedia, etc. discusses insightfully the conditions in which they are being successfully employed to achieve group goals. In this regard,the book's a useful manual on how to organize in the digital ...

Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child

John Gottman, Joan Declaire

Simon & Schuster, 1998

What a help!
I found this book to be very helpful to me emotionally and to my parenting skills. I am also a substitute teacher and use these methods in the classrooms I teach in. I'm so impressed with this author, I'm ordering his book on marriage.

Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ

Daniel Goleman

Bantam Books, 2005

A Crucial Element in the Left-Brain, Right-Brain Crossover!
The left hemisphere of the brain is used for logical, analytical, rational, and objective reasoning. The right hemisphere is used for intuitive, subjective and holistic thinking. Using only one side of the brain is denying oneself of the full power of the decision ...

Your Government Failed You: Breaking the Cycle of National Security Disasters

Richard A. Clarke

Ecco, 2008

Enlightened and thought-provoking
Two things I like about Clarke's writing: First, Clarke is a really smart guy, and this is a smart book. It's not unfathomable by any means, but anyone looking for "National Security for Dummies" will want to avoid this book. It has depth. Second, in a country where ...

The Intellectual Devotional: Revive Your Mind, Complete Your Education, and Roam Confidently with the ...

David S. Kidder, Noah D. Oppenheim

Rodale Books, 2006

Exactly as advertised
Great Book...It is exactly as it states, one page;one new topic. All so far are very interesting. This seems like it would be a great textbook for some class. Only thing I would tell prospective buyers...print/font is extremely small. I don't wear glasses or have ...

Godel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid

Douglas R. Hofstadter

Basic Books, 1999

Magnum Opus on Intelligence
I realized after recommending this to a friend that I've never reviewed it. Strange, since it's one of the dozen most important books I've ever read in my nearly half-century on this planet. I first read it over 20 years ago, and continue to refer to its literate and ...