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This "historical page-turner of the highest order" (The Wall Street Journal) tells the chilling story of an American-born Soviet spy in the atom bomb project in World War II, perfect for fans of The Americans.George Koval was born in Iowa. In 1932, his parents, Russian Jews who had emigrated because of anti-Semitism, decided to return home to live out their socialist ideals. George, who was as committed to socialism as they were, went with the...

The dramatic and chilling story of an American-born Soviet spy in the atom bomb project in World War II, perfect for fans of The Americans.

`This vivid account of a nation in tumult and transition is absorbing, and the nexus of global and national upheaval is chillingly relevant' - Publishers Weekly * Evocative account of America's turbulent post-war history * Brilliant work of history filled with colourful characters * Reveals surprising parallels with America today Former Wall ...

Beyond the River" brings to brilliant life the story of John Rankin and the forgotten heroes of the Ripley, Ohio, line of the Underground Railroad during the fierce "war before the war, " pitting abolitionists against slave chasers along the banks of the Ohio River. 8 pages of photos.

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The urgent truth about the privatization of America's national security that exposes where this industry came from, how it operates, where it's heading--and why we should be concerned.Thirty years ago there were no private military and security companies (PMSCs), there were only mercenaries. Now the PMSCs are a bona-fide industry, an indispensable part of American foreign and military policy. PMSCs assist US forces in combat operations and rep...

The urgent truth about the privatization of America's national security that exposes where this industry came from, how it operates, where it's heading—and why we should be concerned: "A brisk, disturbing account” (Kirkus Reviews).Thirty years ago there were no private military and security companies (PMSCs), there were only mercenaries. Now the PMSCs are a bona-fide industry, an indispensable part of American foreign and military policy. PMSC...

The urgent truth about the privatization of America's national security that exposes where this industry came from, how it operates, where it's heading--and why we should be concerned.Thirty years ago there were no private military and security companies (PMSCs), there were only mercenaries. Now the PMSCs are a bona-fide industry, an indispensable part of American foreign and military policy. PMSCs assist US forces in combat operations and rep...

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