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Spycraft: The Secret History of the CIA's Spytechs, from Communism to al-Qaeda
Robert Wallace, H. Keith Melton, ...
Dutton Adult, 2008
BUY THIS BOOK!!!!
SPYCRAFT is the book, every lay person should read. This book shows that good intelligence work rather than being glamorous, can be a tedious and perilous occupation that involves pain-staking preparation. Intelligence means gathering necessary information for policy ...
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See No Evil: The True Story of a Ground Soldier in the CIA's War on Terrorism
Robert Baer
Three Rivers Press, 2003
The truth can be ugly
This is probably the best memoir I have come across by a former CIA case officer. Baer is spot on when it comes to how government operates. Who could ever imagine that those in the field are often times prevented from achieving superior results by risk averse ...
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Chocolates and Confections: Formula, Theory, and Technique for the Artisan Confectioner
Peter P. Greweling, The Culinary Institute of America (CIA)
Wiley, 2007
For any serious confectioner!
As a Culinary Institute of America graduate, I was fortunate enough to take the Chocolates & Confections class that this book is based on. We used it as a textbook and it was such a huge help in understanding the theory behind candymaking. Chef Grewling is a very ...
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Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA
Tim Weiner
Anchor, 2008
'Must Reading'
This book or tapes should be read by anyone who recognizes the critical importance of Intelligence to those who are responsible for leading our country in the perilous enviornment we must navigate in. Unhappily, on balance, we appear to have done a pretty inadequate ...
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Dark Alliance: The CIA, the Contras, and the Crack Cocaine Explosion
Gary Webb
Seven Stories Press, 2003
Unbelievable
This nation owes a debt of gratitude to Gary Webb. The same people responsible for Iran Contra are still among us.
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Memorial Day
Vince Flynn
Pocket Star, 2005
Better Every Book
Vince Flynn is an exceptional writer. The only thing I would like to say here is that as good as his first book was, he has gotten better and better with each writing. It is as if we have watched him evolve into a first class author every bit as good as Clancy and the ...
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Transfer of Power
Vince Flynn
Pocket Star, 2000
GREAT READ
This is a real stay up late can't put down book. Don't miss it and don't think it can't happen here.
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Executive Power
Vince Flynn
Pocket Star, 2004
Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp novels
If you like political intrigue and/or spy novels, I suggest doing yourself a favor and just buy all of Vince Flynn's books now. Start with "Term Limits" and you'll be hooked. "Executive Power" is excellent. But, of course I have followed these characters through the ...
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Ghost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and Bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to September ...
Steve Coll
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2004
Fascinating and well-researched history
Though Osama Bin Laden became a household name after the 9-11 attacks, few people know the background of Afghanistan and the mujahideen fighters that birthed these radical groups. This book gives a well-researched, in-depth look into the interplay of the Cold War, the ...
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Separation of Power
Vince Flynn
Pocket, 2002
Separation of Power
The Mitch Rapp series are fast-moving compelling novels. Separation of Power is a real page-turner. I didn't want to put it down. Mitch Rapp, the main character, is a CIA assassin, who unabashedly believes in execution as a way to solve political problems. The book's ...
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The Human Factor: Inside the CIA's Dysfunctional Intelligence Culture
Ishmael Jones
Encounter Books, 2008
Well Written Description of an Incompetent Agency from the Trenches
First of all, I have purchased & read this book, and I recommend that everyone who is concerned about US security read it. Having been a former case officer myself doing exactly what Ishmael was doing, his story and analysis rings true with only a few insignificant ...
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Frozen Desserts
The Culinary Institute of America (CIA), Francisco J. Migoya
Wiley, 2008
ANOTHER GEM FROM CIA
This is the second book from the Culinary Institude of America that I have bought, the first being Chocolates and Confections by Grewelling. They are both luxury editions by Wiley.
The author Mr Francisco Migoya has studied in both France (which is always a good sign) ...
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First In: An Insider's Account of How the CIA Spearheaded the War on Terror in Afghanistan
Gary Schroen
Presidio Press, 2007
A very informative view of CIA in Afganistan
After watching an interview with Gary Shroen on FOX TV, I knew this was going to be an interesting read. It is a very good description of the CIA spearhead into the war against Osama Bin Laden. "First In" leaves the reader with an understanding of how the CIA works ...
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Blowback, Second Edition: The Costs and Consequences of American Empire
Chalmers Johnson
Holt Paperbacks, 2004
American Empire Triology
Chalmers Johnson in "Blowback" presciently and eerily predicts 9/11 or a similar event. Published in 2000 the analysis should be required reading for all interested in foreign policy and how the "American Empire" is perceived by those subject to it. An outstanding ...
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Garde Manger: The Art and Craft of the Cold Kitchen (Culinary Institute of America)
The Culinary Institute of America (CIA)
Wiley, 2008
Learning Garde Manger
This is a great book with many good recipes and directions. I am a culinary student that found this to be one of my favorite "go to" books for reference.
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