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The war instinct is part of human nature, but the means to fight war depend on technology. Alex Roland traces the co-evolution of technology and warfare from the Stone Age to the age of cyberwar, describing the inventions that changed the direction of warfare throughout history: from fortified...

'a master class in eyewitness storytelling . . . this gripping narrative chronicles one of history's darkest nightmare moments' - Annie Jacobsen, author of Nuclear War: A Scenario On the 80th anniversary of the devastating bombing of Hiroshima, the stories of the hibakusha are more important...

A myth-shattering exposé of America’s nuclear weapons. Famed investigative journalist Eric Schlosser digs deep to uncover secrets about the management of America’s nuclear arsenal. A groundbreaking account of accidents, near misses, extraordinary heroism, and technological breakthroughs...

After his father died, James L. Nolan, Jr., took possession of a box of private family materials. To his surprise, the small secret archive contained a treasure trove of information about his grandfather's role as a doctor in the Manhattan Project. Dr. Nolan, it turned out, had been a significant figure. 

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author John Hersey's seminal work of narrative nonfiction which has defined the way we think about nuclear warfare. “One of the great classics of the war" (The New Republic) that tells what happened in Hiroshima during World War II through the...

Tested and effective leadership and teaching advice based on riveting combat stories from a Special Operations veteran. In Leadership and Training for the Fight, MSG Paul R. Howe, U.S. Army Retired, shares ideas on leadership that he has developed through extensive combat experience. Howe tells riveting stories of military operations and analyzes leadership concepts. He also gives advice on how to understand students and how to refine your teaching methods. Written with the unique insight of a Special Operations soldier, this book is the perfect guide for anyone interested in improving leadership skills.

There is an invisible weapon among us. By the time you know you are a victim, it has turned you into a killer. A compelling, fast-paced, ticking clock non-fiction thriller from the author of the bestselling Nuclear War: A Scenario. A lab accident, a bio-attack, a global pandemic, and the...

Brought to you by Penguin. From the bestselling author of Chernobyl comes a sweeping history of the geopolitics behind the nuclear arms race, from the first atomic bomb to today On 16 July 1945, the Nuclear Age began with the explosion of the first atomic bomb and the words of J. Robert...

A newly discovered firsthand account of the Hiroshima bombing and its aftermath from one of the survivors—bringing unprecedented immediacy to our understanding of this world-changing event. “A stunning historical discovery and a heartrending testimony.” —Kai Bird, Pulitzer...

In October 1962, when the United States confronted the Soviet Union over its installation of missiles in Cuba, few people shared the behind-the-scenes story as it is told here by the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy. In this unique account, he describes the hour-by-hour negotiations, with particular attention to the actions and views of his brother, President John F. Kennedy. In a foreword to this edition, the distinguished historian and Kennedy adviser Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., discusses the book's enduring importance and the significance of new information about the crisis that has come to light from the former Soviet Union.

Who were the German scientists who worked on atomic bombs during World War II for Hitler's regime? How did they justify themselves afterward? Examining the global influence of the German uranium project and postwar reactions to the scientists involved, Mark Walker explores the narratives surrounding 'Hitler's bomb'. 

Experience the profound calm and iron discipline of historical Edo Japan in this immersive day-in-the-life meditation. Whether you are seeking a grounded escape during a stressful commute or searching for tranquil focus to wind down before sleep, step into the measured footsteps of a mid-ranking...

Experience the gripping military history of how a single unseen sharpshooter can completely alter tactical combat. Whether you are seeking a tense narrative for your daily commute or a deep-focus exploration of psychological warfare, this relentless journey into the mind of the marksman will...

Step onto gritty battlefields of military history to explore the relentless evolution of human survival against arms. Perfect for your morning commute, this epic journey transforms museum relics into the living, sweating reality of combat. Feel the heavy burden of iron plates and the deafening...

Dive into the gripping military history of human survival, where every new shield sparks a deadly arms race. Perfect for an engaging commute or deep-focus learning, this sweeping narrative tracks combat evolution from ancient stone spears to modern tanks. Experience the intense feedback loop of...

Explore the relentless evolution of military history and warfare technology from stone-age spears to autonomous drones. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this global narrative reveals how the tools we forge to protect ourselves ultimately reshape our societies. Discover how political...

Uncover the gripping military history of a disruptive technology that shattered social orders and terrified elite knights. Perfect for a deep commute, this exploration reveals how a simple mechanical device empowered common soldiers to pierce expensive armor and kill from afar. This medieval...

Discover how underdog insurgents dismantle powerful armies in this gripping military history of asymmetric warfare. Perfect for a focused commute, this deep dive explores the timeless struggle of armed resistance. From ancient uprisings to modern conflicts, these intense accounts reveal the...

Trace the tense military history of remote warfare as experimental aviation technology birthed the modern combat drone. Perfect for a gripping commute, this immersive exploration reveals how the dream of fighting from a distance evolved into a global security reality. Delve into a...

Discover how underdog insurgencies use asymmetric strategy to shatter the world's most powerful military empires. Perfect for a focused commute, this gripping historical analysis explores the chaotic mechanics of ambush combat. See how lightly armed irregular fighters weaponize mobility and...