Download or read book Playing to the Edge written by Michael V. Hayden and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-02-21 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of The Assault on Intelligence, an unprecedented high-level master narrative of America's intelligence wars, demonstrating in a time of new threats that espionage and the search for facts are essential to our democracy For General Michael Hayden, playing to the edge means playing so close to the line that you get chalk dust on your cleats. Otherwise, by playing back, you may protect yourself, but you will be less successful in protecting America. "Play to the edge" was Hayden's guiding principle when he ran the National Security Agency, and it remained so when he ran CIA. In his view, many shortsighted and uninformed people are quick to criticize, and this book will give them much to chew on but little easy comfort; it is an unapologetic insider's look told from the perspective of the people who faced awesome responsibilities head on, in the moment. How did American intelligence respond to terrorism, a major war and the most sweeping technological revolution in the last 500 years? What was NSA before 9/11 and how did it change in its aftermath? Why did NSA begin the controversial terrorist surveillance program that included the acquisition of domestic phone records? What else was set in motion during this period that formed the backdrop for the infamous Snowden revelations in 2013? As Director of CIA in the last three years of the Bush administration, Hayden had to deal with the rendition, detention and interrogation program as bequeathed to him by his predecessors. He also had to ramp up the agency to support its role in the targeted killing program that began to dramatically increase in July 2008. This was a time of great crisis at CIA, and some agency veterans have credited Hayden with actually saving the agency. He himself won't go that far, but he freely acknowledges that CIA helped turn the American security establishment into the most effective killing machine in the history of armed conflict. For 10 years, then, General Michael Hayden was a participant in some of the most telling events in the annals of American national security. General Hayden's goals are in writing this book are simple and unwavering: No apologies. No excuses. Just what happened. And why. As he writes, "There is a story here that deserves to be told, without varnish and without spin. My view is my view, and others will certainly have different perspectives, but this view deserves to be told to create as complete a history as possible of these turbulent times. I bear no grudges, or at least not many, but I do want this to be a straightforward and readable history for that slice of the American population who depend on and appreciate intelligence, but who do not have the time to master its many obscure characteristics."
Download or read book On the Edge of the Battlefield written by Violet Wentland and published by Winepress Publishing. This book was released on 2012-04 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: September 5, 1978. As the plane made its final descent into Beirut, Lebanon, Violet Wentland, an English teacher at Middle East College, knew that she was returning to a country in the midst of a bloody civil war. What she couldn't have known, however, was that just two weeks later, Syrian "peacekeeping" forces would set up an antiaircraft gun on a ridge just five hundred meters away-an action that would prompt the opposing Lebanese Christian militia to occupy the administration building on campus to keep an eye on them. Suddenly, the school was on the front line of the war. Would the school survive? Would God protect them as He always had done in the past? Or would outside forces compel them to leave? On the Edge of the Battlefield tells the remarkable story of Violet and the staff at Middle East College who, in the midst of mounting hostilities-including shellings and sniper attacks-strove to keep the school open while, at the same time, keep themselves and their students alive. It is a tale of courage in the face of insurmountable odds, stubborn determination to maintain a sense of normalcy in an incredibly chaotic situation and, ultimately, a story of an uncompromising faith in God. "With wide-open hazel eyes, steel-trap memory, wry humor, and a devotion to God and the people He sent her to serve, Violet invites you to share the anxieties and the joys of a hilltop campus protected only by God's power. This memoir is a wonderful read, a rare chance to watch the Lord at work among His warring children." - Maylan Schurch, coauthor of A Thousand Shall Fall
Download or read book On the Edge of the War Zone written by Mildred Aldrich and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Edge of Battle written by Dale Brown and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 645 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jason Richter and his high-tech unit Task Force TALON are charged with securing the Mexican border, where a terrorist band has been operating with impunity and enflaming the passions of the population.
Download or read book On the Edge of the Battlefield written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A story of the faculty at Middle East College who, in the midst of the chaotic Civil War in Lebanon, put their faith in God and strove to keep the school open.
Download or read book On the Edge of the War Zone from the Battle of the Marne to the Entrance of the Stars and Stripes written by Mildred Aldrich and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book On the Edge of the War Zone from the Battle of the Marne to the Entrance of the Stars and Stripes written by Mildred Aldrich and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-03-15 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the edge of the war zone, from the battle of the Marne to the entrance of the Stars and stripes by Mildred Aldrich. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1917 and may have some imperfections such as marks or hand-written notes.
Download or read book At the Forward Edge of Battle written by Syed Ali Hamid and published by Asia@War. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wide ranging study that chronicles the remarkable growth of the Pakistan Armoured Corps over 95 years, and embraces its evolution, culture, doctrine, equipment, operational performance, garrisons, personalities, etc.
Download or read book Standing at the Water s Edge written by Charles K. Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Takes readers on a journey of contemporary US history using primary sources and artifacts.
Download or read book On the Edge of the War Zone written by Mildred Aldrich and published by IndyPublish.com. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 300 Heroes written by Terri Dougherty and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2009 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Describes events before, during, and after the battle of Thermopylae, including key players, weapons, and battle tactics"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book On the Edge of the Battlefield written by Violet Wentland and published by . This book was released on 2016-02-04 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: September 5, 1978. As the plane made its final descent into Beirut, Lebanon, Violet Wentland, an English teacher at Middle East College, knew that she was returning to a country in the midst of a bloody civil war. What she couldn't have known, however, was that just two weeks later, Syrian "peacekeeping" forces would set up an antiaircraft gun on a ridge just five hundred meters away-an action that would prompt the opposing Lebanese Christian militia to occupy the administration building on campus to keep an eye on them. Suddenly, the school was on the front line of the war. Would the school survive? Would God protect them as He always had done in the past? Or would outside forces compel them to leave? On the Edge of the Battlefield tells the remarkable story of Violet and the staff at Middle East College who, in the midst of mounting hostilities-including shellings and sniper attacks-strove to keep the school open while, at the same time, keep themselves and their students alive. It is a tale of courage in the face of insurmountable odds, stubborn determination to maintain a sense of normalcy in an incredibly chaotic situation and, ultimately, a story of an uncompromising faith in God. "With wide-open hazel eyes, steel-trap memory, wry humor, and a devotion to God and the people He sent her to serve, Violet invites you to share the anxieties and the joys of a hilltop campus protected only by God's power. This memoir is a wonderful read, a rare chance to watch the Lord at work among His warring children." - Maylan Schurch, coauthor of A Thousand Shall Fall
Download or read book Orders of Battle written by Marko Kloos and published by 47North. This book was released on 2020-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The battle against the Lankies has been won. Earth seems safe. Peacetime military? Not on your life. It's been four years since Earth threw its full military prowess against the Lanky incursion. Humanity has been yanked back from the abyss of extinction. The solar system is at peace. For now. The future for Major Andrew Grayson of the Commonwealth Defense Corps and his wife, Halley? Flying desk duty on the front. No more nightmares of monstrous things. No more traumas to the mind and body. But when an offer comes down from above, Andrew has to make a choice: continue pushing papers into retirement, or jump right back into the fight? What's a podhead to do? The remaining Lankies may have retreated in fear, but the threat isn't over. They need to be wiped out for good before they strike again. That'll take a new offensive deployment. Aboard an Avenger warship, Andrew and the special tactics team under his command embark on the ultimate search-and-destroy mission. This time, it'll be on Lanky turf. No big heroics. No unnecessary risks. Just a swift hit-and-run raid in the hostile Capella system. Blow the alien seed ships into oblivion and get the hell back to Earth. At least, that's the objective. But when does anything in war go according to plan?
Download or read book Weapons Gear and Uniforms of the American Revolution written by Michael Burgan and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2012 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Describes the uniforms, gear, and weapons used by U.S. and British forces during the American Revolution"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book On the Edge of the War Zone written by Mildred Aldrich and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the Edge of the War Zone From the Battle of the Marne to the Entrance of the Stars and Stripes by Mildred Aldrich In "The Hilltop on the Marne" Mildred Aidrich had something to say and said it well. In "On the Edge of the War Zone" she appears to have nothing of much moment to write of and she only succeeds in being tiresome. One suspects that the success of the earlier work led to a call for more "copy," with an unhappy result. The hilltop is now back of the French line and little seems to happen there except as soldiers pass to and fro along the road. The days go by in comparative monotony, and the intimate details of household affairs fill up many weary pages. With so many interesting stories of war to be told one can only regret this long-drawn-out, gossipy chronicle of small happenings. The Dial, 1918.
Download or read book Edge Hill The Battle and Battlefield With Notes on Banbury Thereabout written by Edwin Alfred Walford and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-06-02 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the first great battle of the First English Civil War, which took place near Edge Hill and Kineton in southern Warwickshire on Sunday, 23 October 1642. It was the battle between the forces of King Charles and Parliament supporters. The aim of this book is to give a reader an idea about the physical features of the Edge Hill district and serve as a guide on the places of historical importance to anyone wishing to visit the lands of the great battle.
Download or read book On the Edge of the War Zone From the Battle of the Marne to the Entrance of the Stars and Stripes Classic Reprint written by Mildred Aldrich and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-07 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from On the Edge of the War Zone, From the Battle of the Marne, to the Entrance of the Stars and Stripes About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
