Intelligence Services

Gordon Corera uses declassified documents and extensive original research to tell the story of the Operation Columba and the Secret Pigeon Service for the first time. A tale of wartime espionage, bitter rivalries, extraordinary courage, astonishing betrayal, harrowing tragedy, and a quirky, quarrelsome band of spy masters and their special mission, Operation Columba opens a fascinating new chapter in the annals of World War II. It is ultimately, the story of how, in one of the darkest and most dangerous times in history, under threat of death, people bravely chose to resist.

A Hiring Freeze Is Your Time To Improve Your Application And Read This Book! I hope you will freak out. The new president implemented a hiring freeze! If you panic and say you will stop working in the federal government, this is good. It is good because you do not have perseverance, which means you will not be a good federal employee. It is good because my friends who do want to work for their country will have less competition. It is good for the hiring manager because the people who freak out are also the people who are just looking for the money and not wanting to work for the government...

All chess games end in a murder... It's 1920, the murders of a trade unionist, a knight and a bishop shock Britain. The finger of blame seems to point to Russia. As the body count rises, Kit Aston plays a deadly game of chess with a Russian grandmaster where checkmate is a matter of life or death. The latest Kit Aston whodunnit is a gripping historical crime thriller, full of twists and hilarious one liners which fuses classic murder mystery with a spy novel. The Kit Aston mysteries mix real life historical characters and events with crime thrillers full of red herrings. No books are the ...

Discover the ultimate guide to mastering Ambulatory Service Center (ASC) coding interviews with the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This comprehensive book is designed to equip aspiring medical coders with 100 carefully crafted questions, their corresponding intents, expertly crafted answers, and valuable insider tips. With the help of AI, you'll gain a deep understanding of the interview process, sharpen your coding skills, and confidently tackle any ASC coding interview. Unlock the potential of AI as you dive into this invaluable resource, developed by a curious mind. Each question...

Inside the “Mickey Mouse Factory” comes from a veteran of 27 years of U.S. government service in various agencies such as the CIA, and combines an insider's life with a memoir that reveals his experiences serving as a CIA operations officer. From training courses designed to reflect operational realities to various incidents that presented special diplomatic and political challenges as operations were carried out in other countries, Sawyer's ability to reveal the nuts and bolts of intelligence goals and conundrums alike creates a fast-paced book packed with information.

Aman, Mossad et Shin Beth. Infiltration d'agents au cœur des organisations ennemies, sabotages clandestins, éliminations ciblées, raids de commandos... autant de missions menées par les services secrets israéliens, considérés comme les meilleurs du monde. Mais cette réputation est-elle justifiée ? Comment fonctionnent-ils ? Comment leurs opérateurs sont-ils formés ? Quels ont été leurs succès et leurs échecs ? La seule façon pour Israël d'éviter le sort funeste que lui promettent ses ennemis, c'est d'anticiper toute action adverse.

Are you a believer whose burning desire is to serve God in spirit and in truth? Do you wish to discover what it means to offer acceptable service to God? Are you a minister of the gospel whose desire is to see the power of God manifesting again in our days? The acceptable kingdom service will give you the needed push to fulfill your desire and bring to pass the will of God for your life. You will discover why engagement in church service units such as Choir, Ushering, Protocol, Security, and others are not enough. You will also learn what it means to serve God in spirit and in truth.

Prepare for liftoff as we embark on a journey through "The ChatGPT Revolution"! In this captivating new eBook, you'll uncover the exhilarating world of advances in AI-driven customer support, and how implementing ChatGPT is transforming businesses around the globe. Shedding light on the latest customer service innovations, "The ChatGPT Revolution" begins by delving into the promising future of AI in customer support, exploring its applications and benefits. Discover how the traditional customer service models are giving way to cutting-edge Conversational AI solutions that enhance the user ...

The Phantom is back... It's 1920 and a series of daring diamond robberies take place in London's fashionable West End by a thief who leaves a calling card. Kit Aston investigates, and this time he's brought his aunt... What seems a straightforward case spirals out of control as London gangland's 'Elephant Boys' become involved. Can Kit, his fiancee Mary, Aunt Agatha and a film-making chauffeur called Alfred succeed where Scotland Yard have failed? 'The Phantom' is a fast-paced whodunnit, sparkling with romance and humour. The Kit Aston mysteries mix real life historical characters and ...

Beyond Service: Next-Level Leadership for a Conscious World By Zen Benefiel Are you ready to transform your approach to leadership? In Beyond Service: Next-Level Leadership for a Conscious World, Zen Benefiel takes you on an inspiring journey beyond traditional models of leadership, offering practical insights to help you lead with purpose, mindfulness, and a deep sense of interconnectedness. In a rapidly changing world, leaders are faced with more complexity and responsibility than ever before. This book introduces next-level leadership—a holistic approach that blends regenerative ...

On September 5, 1945, just three days after the Japanese surrendered and WWII ended, Igor Gouzenko walked out of the Soviet Embassy in Ottawa and blew the lid off a Soviet spy ring that had penetrated the Canadian government. The espionage network also extended to the U.S. and the U.K. and included the first of the atom bomb spies to be exposed and caught. Igor Gouzenko’s defection woke up the Western allies to the nature and extent of Stalin’s covert activities against them. The repercussions were dramatic and affected national security and international relations for decades. Although...

Re-Edited and Re-Issued with bonus short story included: When the Secret Intelligence Services are obliged to retire their liquidators, assassins, by government decree, the operatives retire or go independent. The most successful of these assassins, The Chameleon, is a shadowy character that many international agencies hire, but whose identity remains a mystery. The Chameleon is your choice when a tricky assassination is required, one that cannot have your country's fingerprints on it. Taking on only the most difficult of tasks the Chameleon's success rate is 100%, hence their $1 million ...

THIS IS A SHORT STORY The Reliable Man is tasked to take out a corrupt banker in Frankfurt. Or so he thinks. As he starts doing his reconnaissance he comes to the notice of the German domestic intelligence agency. That is not a good thing and when bullets start flying, bodies start dropping and his anonymity comes under threat, Bill Jedburgh begins to get angry. Has someone set him up to be the fall guy?

Esta investigación sobre los servicios secretos mexicanos descorre las cortinas de historias en las que la sociedad debe mantener muy bien enfocada la lupa. Un deslumbrante trabajo de investigación, realizado desde las entrañas de los servicios de inteligencia mexicanos: el Centro de Investigación y Seguridad Nacional (CISEN), que culmina en este apasionante texto sobre un México secreto. Sergio Aguayo trata, con un lenguaje sencillo y ameno, la evolución de los servicios de inteligencia mexicanos desde 1918.

The story picks up less than a year after the events of High Priest on Union Station, with Kelly coming to the conclusion that EarthCent needs an intelligence service. Of course, EarthCent has no institutional knowledge of what spies do or how they work, so the new agency gets off to a slow start. Then Kelly and the Union Station crew come up with a brilliant idea.

None stop action in this comedy adventure story of three old school friends who find themselves caught up in an incredible web of intrigue and espionage. Mike Hardcastle never envisaged that twenty years ago his life would be turned upside down by a series of unforeseen events. Now, thirty-eight years old, Mike has made his peace with his turbulent past and is content with his modest lifestyle.Then, everything changes when Edith, his aunt, announces that she needs Mike to look after her dog, Hemingway, while she visits a sick friend. Mike’s mundane and predictable life is about to be put ...

Tom spent years working covertly to stop those who want to do us harm. In his best-selling memoir Soldier Spy, he told how he was recruited and described some of his top-secret operations. In I Spy, he takes us deeper undercover as he puts his life on the line once more. I Spy plunges the listener straight into the action as Tom and his team race to prevent terrorists from causing carnage on our streets and outsmart Russian agents, blocking a daring plot that threatens the security of the nation.

When CIA undercover operative Barbara Lavelle is brutally murdered, Michael Riley is determined to find and punish her killers. But when the trail leads to our own Secretary of State, Riley soon discovers vengeance is more complicated than he ever imagined. Digging into the covert agent’s last murky assignment, Riley uncovers the dirty little secret our highest-ranking government official will go to any length to protect. Battling government spooks, the deep state, and private security company henchmen, Riley unravels Lavelle’s darkest secret and learns the true reason for the ...

Julian Lawndsley has renounced his high-flying job in the City for a simpler life running a bookshop in a small English seaside town. But only a couple of months into his new career, Julian's evening is disrupted by a visitor. Edward, a Polish émigré living in Silverview, the big house on the edge of town, seems to know a lot about Julian's family and is rather too interested in the inner workings of his modest new enterprise. When a letter turns up at the door of a spy chief in London warning him of a dangerous leak, the investigations lead him to this quiet town by the sea.

Unlock the future of digital connectivity with Scaling Solutions, your definitive guide to understanding and mastering the art of network scalability. Navigate the intricate landscape of digital networks, from their historical origins to the forefront of modern technology. This comprehensive eBook delves into the transformation from dial-up modems to the sophisticated, interconnected ecosystems we rely on today, encompassing the revolutionary impact of mobile networks and the proliferation of the Internet of Things. Gain insight into the dynamics of rapid network growth, exploring how ...