Annie Jacobsen Boeken

"An urgent investigation into warfare in the age of biometrics, and the dangerous implications of new technologies that would allow the government to identify anyone, anywhere, at any time"--

A gripping tale unfolds, showcasing a complex interplay of characters navigating through challenges and transformations. Themes of resilience, identity, and the quest for belonging are intricately woven into the narrative, drawing readers into an emotional journey. The author masterfully blends suspense with poignant moments, creating a captivating atmosphere that keeps readers engaged. As the story progresses, unexpected twists reveal deeper truths about the human experience, making it a compelling read for those seeking both entertainment and insight.

From the dawn of the Cold War to the present day, when diplomacy has failed and war is unwise, the President has called on the CIA's Special Activities Division -- a highly classified branch of the CIA and the most effective, top-secret killing machine in the world. With unprecedented access tot he CIA's Senior Intelligence Service -- it's counterterrorism chiefs, targeting officers, and ground operators who conduct today's close-quarters killing operations around the world -- this book unveils a complex world of individuals working in treacherous environments populated with killers, connivers and politicians. Following this global history of ruthless operations of sabotage, subversion and even assassination, Annie Jacobsen reveals for the first time the sheer depth of this shocking, controversial and morally complex division

A chilling exploration of nuclear war unfolds through a minute-by-minute narrative detailing the protocols and decisions that follow a missile launch. It reveals the high-stakes environment where critical choices must be made within mere minutes, impacting millions of lives. Drawing from interviews with military and civilian experts, the book presents a gripping, realistic portrayal of a potential nuclear exchange, emphasizing the urgent need for disarmament. This compelling non-fiction thriller serves as both an eye-opener and a call to action for global leaders.

From the dawn of the Cold War to the present day, when diplomacy has failed and war is unwise, the President has called on the CIA's Special Activities Division -- a highly classified branch of the CIA and the most effective, top-secret killing machine in the world. With unprecedented access tot he CIA's Senior Intelligence Service -- it's counterterrorism chiefs, targeting officers, and ground operators who conduct today's close-quarters killing operations around the world -- this book unveils a complex world of individuals working in treacherous environments populated with killers, connivers and politicians. Following this global history of ruthless operations of sabotage, subversion and even assassination, Annie Jacobsen reveals for the first time the sheer depth of this shocking, controversial and morally complex division

"In this penetrating history of the Defense Department's most secret, most powerful, and most controversial military science R&D agency, Annie Jacobsen draws on inside sources, exclusive interviews, private documents, and declassified memos to paint a picture of "the Pentagon's brain" from its Cold War inception in 1958 to the present. This is the essential book on DARPA--a compelling narrative about the clandestine intersection of science and the American military and the often jaw-dropping, futuristic, and frightening results"--Page 4 de la couverture.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER A Pulitzer Prize Finalist and the definitive history of DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency, from the author of the New York Times bestseller Area 51 No one has ever written the history of the Defense Department's most secret, most powerful, and most controversial military science R&D agency. In the first-ever history about the organization, New York Times bestselling author Annie Jacobsen draws on inside sources, exclusive interviews, private documents, and declassified memos to paint a picture of DARPA, or "the Pentagon's brain," from its Cold War inception in 1958 to the present. This is the book on DARPA--a compelling narrative about this clandestine intersection of science and the American military and the often frightening results.

The author of the acclaimed bestseller Area 51 reveals the explosive dark secrets behind America's post-WWII science programs. In the chaos following World War II, some of the greatest spoils of Germany's resources were the Third Reich's scientific minds. The U.S. government secretly decided that the value of these former Nazis' knowledge outweighed their crimes and began a covert operation code-named Paperclip to allow them to work in the U.S. without the public's full knowledge. Drawing on exclusive interviews with dozens of Paperclip family members, colleagues, and interrogators, and with access to German archival documents (including papers made newly available by direct descendants of the Third Reich's ranking members), files obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, and lost dossiers discovered in government archives and at Harvard University, Annie Jacobsen follows more than a dozen German scientists through their postwar lives and into one of the most complex, nefarious, and jealously guarded government secrets of the 20th century.

The definitive history of the military's decades-long investigation into mental powers and phenomena, from the author of Pulitzer Prize finalist The Pentagon's Brain and international bestseller Area 51.