Best Spies In History - April 2024

The Spy and the Traitor: The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“The best true spy story I have ever read.”—JOHN LE CARRÉThe celebrated author of Double Cross and Rogue Heroes returns with his greatest spy story yet, a thrilling Americans-era tale of Oleg Gordievsky, the Russian whose secret work helped hasten the end of the Cold War. If anyone could be considered a Russian counterpart to the infamous British double-agent Kim Philby, it was Oleg Gordievsky. The son of two KGB agents and the product of the best Soviet institutions, the savvy, sophisticated Gordievsky grew to see his nation's communism as both criminal an... [Read More]

• ASIN: B0782X9PFP
• ASIN: B0782X9PFP
• Manufacturer: Broadway Books

The Secret History of World War II: Spies, Code Breakers, and Covert Operations

From top secret spy missions to recently declassified WWII documents, this richly illustrated account of the covert espionage operations of World War II takes readers behind the battle lines and into the undercover war effort. National Geographic’s landmark book includes recently released never-before-seen photographs, coded messages, classified maps, and more than 700 rare artifacts that shed light on the war's darkest secrets.    This is the shocking story behind the covert activity that shaped the outcome of one of the world’s greatest conflicts—and the destiny of millions of peopl... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1426217013
• ASIN: 1426217013
• ISBN: 1426217013
• Brand: National Geographic Society
• Manufacturer: National Geographic

The Wolves at the Door: The True Story of America's Greatest Female Spy

"Judith Pearson does a remarkable job of bringing one of America's greatest spies back to life. I highly recommend this story of derring-do and white knuckles suspense." —Patrick O'Donnell, Combat Historian and Author of Operatives, Spies, and SaboteursThe remarkable story of one of WWII’s greatest spies.Virginia Hall left her comfortable Baltimore roots in 1931 to follow a dream of becoming a Foreign Service Officer.After watching Hitler roll over Poland and France, she enlisted to work for the British Special Operations Executive (SOE), a secret espionage and sabotage organization. She w... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00KKT6D7A
• ASIN: B00KKT6D7A
• Manufacturer: Diversion Books

Sea Stories: My Life in Special Operations

In this instant New York Times bestseller, the celebrated author of Make Your Bed shares amazing adventure stories from his career as a Navy SEAL and commander of America's Special Operations Forces.Admiral William H. McRaven is a part of American military history, having been involved in some of the most famous missions in recent memory, including the capture of Saddam Hussein, the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips, and the raid to kill Osama bin Laden.Sea Stories begins in 1960 at the American Officers' Club in France, where Allied officers and their wives gathered to have drinks and tell s... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1538729741
• ASIN: 1538729741
• ISBN: 1538729741
• Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing

Madame Fourcade's Secret War: The Daring Young Woman Who Led France's Largest Spy Network Against Hitler

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The little-known true story of Marie-Madeleine Fourcade, the woman who headed the largest spy network in occupied France during World War II, from the bestselling author of Citizens of London and Last Hope Island“Brava to Lynne Olson for a biography that should challenge any outdated assumptions about who deserves to be called a hero.”—The Washington Post In 1941 a thirty-one-year-old Frenchwoman, a young mother born to privilege and known for her beauty and glamour, became the leader of a vast intelligence organization—the only woman to serve as a chef de... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0812994760
• ASIN: 0812994760
• ISBN: 0812994760
• Manufacturer: Random House

The Spy (Isaac Bell series Book 3)

Twentieth century detective Isaac Bell takes on the world of warfare when America’s naval research and development experts begin to die one by one in this #1 New York Times-bestselling historical action adventure.   1908 marks a year of ever-escalating international tension as the world plunges toward war. And with America on the brink, it comes as a devastating blow to learn of the apparent suicide of one of the United States’ most brilliant battleship-gun designers. The death becomes a media sensation, and the man’s grief-stricken daughter turns to the legendary Van Dorn Detective Age... [Read More]

• ASIN: B0038BZOYA
• ASIN: B0038BZOYA
• Manufacturer: G.P. Putnam's Sons

Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win (New Edition)

An updated edition of the blockbuster bestselling leadership book that took America and the world by storm, two U.S. Navy SEAL officers who led the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War demonstrate how to apply powerful leadership principles from the battlefield to business and life. Now with an excerpt from the authors' new book, THE DICHOTOMY OF LEADERSHIP. Combat, the most intense and dynamic environment imaginable, teaches the toughest leadership lessons, with absolutely everything at stake. Jocko Willink and Leif Babin learned this reality first-hand on the most vi... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1250183863
• ASIN: 1250183863
• ISBN: 9781250183866
• Brand: St. Martin's Press
• Manufacturer: St. Martin's Press

Ghost Soldiers: The Epic Account of World War II's Greatest Rescue Mission

“The greatest World War II story never told” (Esquire)—an enthralling account of the heroic mission to rescue the last survivors of the Bataan Death March. On January 28, 1945, 121 hand-selected U.S. troops slipped behind enemy lines in the Philippines. Their mission: March thirty rugged miles to rescue 513 POWs languishing in a hellish camp, among them the last survivors of the infamous Bataan Death March. A recent prison massacre by Japanese soldiers elsewhere in the Philippines made the stakes impossibly high and left little time to plan the complex operation. In Ghost Soldiers Hampt... [Read More]

• ASIN: 038549565X
• ASIN: 038549565X
• ISBN: 038549565X
• Brand: Anchor
• Manufacturer: Anchor

The Alice Network: A Novel

Featuring an exclusive excerpt from Kate Quinn's next incredible historical novel, THE HUNTRESS NEW YORK TIMES & USA TODAY BESTSELLER#1 GLOBE AND MAIL HISTORICAL FICTION BESTSELLEROne of NPR's Best Books of the Year!One of Bookbub's Biggest Historical Fiction Books of the Year!Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick!The 2017 Girly Book Club Book of the Year!A Summer Book Pick from Good Housekeeping, Parade, Library Journal, Goodreads, Liz and Lisa, and BookBub In an enthralling new historical novel from national bestselling author Kate Quinn, two women—a female spy recruited to the real-life Al... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0062654195
• ASIN: 0062654195
• ISBN: 0062654195
• Brand: MORROW
• Manufacturer: William Morrow Paperbacks

House of Spies: A Novel (Gabriel Allon Book 17)

A Kirkus Best Book of the Year#1 NYT Bestseller#1 USA Bestseller#1 WSJ BestsellerFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Black Widow comes the thrilling new summer blockbuster featuring legendary spy, assassin and art restorer Gabriel Allon.A heart-stopping tale of suspense, Daniel Silva’s runaway bestseller, The Black Widow, was one of 2016’s biggest novels. Now, in House of Spies, Gabriel Allon is back and out for revenge – determined to hunt down the world’s most dangerous terrorist, a shadowy ISIS mastermind known only as Saladin.  Four months after the ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01JYWGVRA
• ASIN: B01JYWGVRA
• Brand: Unknown
• Manufacturer: Harper

The All Souls Trilogy Boxed Set

A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night, and The Book of Life, now available in a beautiful boxed set.Look for the hit TV series “A Discovery of Witches” airing Sundays on AMC and BBC America, and streaming on Sundance Now and Shudder.With more than two million copies sold in the United States, the novels of the number one New York Times–bestselling All Souls Trilogy have landed on all the major bestseller lists, garnered rave reviews, and spellbound legions of loyal fans. Now all three novels are available in an elegantly designed boxed set that’s perfect for fans and newcomers alike.... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0147517729
• ASIN: 0147517729
• ISBN: 0147517729
• Brand: Harkness Deborah
• Manufacturer: Penguin Books

Beneath a Scarlet Sky: A Novel

Soon to be a major television event from Pascal Pictures, starring Tom Holland.Based on the true story of a forgotten hero, the USA Today and #1 Amazon Charts bestseller Beneath a Scarlet Sky is the triumphant, epic tale of one young man’s incredible courage and resilience during one of history’s darkest hours. Pino Lella wants nothing to do with the war or the Nazis. He’s a normal Italian teenager—obsessed with music, food, and girls—but his days of innocence are numbered. When his family home in Milan is destroyed by Allied bombs, Pino joins an underground railroad helping Jews esc... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01L1CEZ6K
• ASIN: B01L1CEZ6K
• Brand: Unknown
• Manufacturer: Lake Union Publishing

What Should Danny Do? (The Power to Choose Series)

THE "MUST-HAVE" BOOK OF THE YEAR IS BACK IN STOCK!9 Stories in 1! What Should Danny Do? is an innovative, interactive book that empowers kids with the understanding that their choices will shape their days, and ultimately their lives into what they will be. Written in a "Choose Your Own Story" style, the book follows Danny, a Superhero-in-Training, through his day as he encounters choices that kids face on a daily basis. As your children navigate through the different story lines, they will begin to realize that their choices for Danny shaped his day into what it became. And in turn, their cho... [Read More]

• ASIN: 069284838X
• ASIN: 069284838X
• ISBN: 069284838X
• Manufacturer: Elon Books

Red Notice: A True Story of High Finance, Murder, and One Man's Fight for Justice

New York Times bestseller THE BOOK THAT EXPLAINS WHY RUSSIANS WANTED TO MEET WITH THE TRUMP CAMPAIGN “Part John Grisham-like thriller, part business and political memoir.” —The New York Times “[Red Notice] does for investing in Russia and the former Soviet Union what Liar’s Poker did for our understanding of Salomon Brothers, Wall Street, and the mortgage-backed securities business in the 1980s. Browder’s business saga meshes well with the story of corruption and murder in Vladimir Putin’s Russia, making Red Notice an early candidate for any list of the year’s best books” (Fo... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1476755744
• ASIN: 1476755744
• ISBN: 1476755744
• Brand: Bill Browder
• Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster

George Washington's Secret Six: The Spy Ring That Saved the American Revolution

When George Washington beat a hasty retreat from New York City in August 1776, many thought the American Revolution might soon be over. Instead, Washington rallied—thanks in large part to a little-known, top-secret group called the Culper Spy Ring. He realized that he couldn’t defeat the British with military might, so he recruited a sophisticated and deeply secretive intelligence network to infiltrate New York.Drawing on extensive research, Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger have offered fascinating portraits of these spies: a reserved Quaker merchant, a tavern keeper, a brash young longshorem... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0143130609
• ASIN: 0143130609
• ISBN: 0143130609
• Brand: Don Yaeger Brian Kilmeade
• Manufacturer: Sentinel

Vinod Hard Anodized 3.25mm Thick Tadka Spice Heating Pan, Large, Black

new range of Tableware, Dinnerware and Barware products under the Kraft brand was launched the same year. The range was tailored to Indian requirements and changing lifestyle of

• UPC: 158010299
• Model: VTP-Large
• Rating: 1.0

Spice Up, Slim Down : A Guide to Adding Spice to Your Diet to Improve Your Health and Lose Weight

This is NOT a DIET BOOK - this book provides an overview of the rich and fascinating history of spices along with the latest research surrounding their extraordinary potential head to toe health benefits. Plus,

• UPC: 145914664

Spice and Wolf, Vol. 6 (manga)

As Lawrence and Holo put the final phase of their plan to extricate themselves from the jaws of financial ruin into motion, they are confronted by an unforeseen obstacle. With the wolves at the door--both

• UPC: 17252008
• Rating: 4.0

Spice : The History of a Temptation

In this brilliant, engrossing work, Jack Turner explores an era--from ancient times through the Renaissance--when what we now consider common condiments were valued in gold and blood. Spices made sour medieval wines palatable, camouflaged the

• UPC: 3417916
• Rating: 4.286

Spice and Wolf, Vol. 7 (light novel)

A collection of short stories featuring the wolf goddess Holo and her merchant traveling companion,

• UPC: 20931266

Death by Pumpkin Spice

Bookstore café owner Krissy Hancock would rather spend Halloween serving pumpkin goodies than wearing costumes with Pine Hills' wealthiest at Yarborough mansion, especially when the soiree shapes up to be more trick than treat .

• UPC: 52608178
• Rating: 3.25

Tastes of Paradise : A Social History of Spices, Stimulants, and Intoxicants

From the extravagant use of pepper in the Middle Ages to the Protestant bourgeoisie's love of coffee to the reason why fashionable Europeans stopped sniffing tobacco and starting smoking it, Schivelbusch looks at how the

• UPC: 25669264
• Rating: 3.333

Spice and Wolf, Vol. 5 (manga)

"First published in Japan in 2010 by ASCII Media

• UPC: 16345443
• Rating: 4.0

Spice and Wolf, Vol. 8 (light novel) : The Town of Strife I

When the wolf goddess Holo and her merchant traveling companion, Lawrence, arrive at the church in the village of Tereo to glean information about Holo's homeland, a suspicious deaconess turns them

• UPC: 21664255

Spice and Wolf, Vol. 8 (manga)

A new chapter unfolds in the travels of Lawrence and Holo as the pair arrives at a church in the village of Tereo to glean information about Holo's homeland of Yoitsu. But even more questions

• UPC: 22221820

Children's Book: I Spy a Monkey in Japanese: New Bedtime Story Best for Beginner

• UPC: 391778145801
• Category: Children & YA Fiction
• Price: 16 USD

Children's Book: I Spy a Monkey in Japanese: New Interactive Bedtime Story Best

• UPC: 361558888738
• Category: Children & YA Fiction
• Price: 13 USD