Michael Smith

"For fans of both real spy dramas and fictional ones-both Ben Macintyre and John le Carré-the story of why spies spy. Why do people put their lives at risk to collect intelligence? How do intelligence services ensure that the agents they recruit do their bidding and don't betray them? What makes the perfect spy? Drawing on interviews with active and former British, American, Russian, European, and Asian intelligence officers and agents, Michael Smith...

"A harrowing narrative of the Holland America cruise ship Zaandam, which set sail with a deadly and little-understood stowaway--Covid-19--days before the world shut down in March, 2020. In early 2020, the world was on edge. An ominous virus was spreading on different continents, and no one knew what the coming weeks would bring. Far from the hotspots, the cruise ship Zaandam, owned by Holland America, was preparing to sail from Buenos Aires, Argentina,...

A novel set in a world where people replicate themselves, using the resulting clones for body parts to replace their own when they wear out. The hero is a former soldier who frees a group of spares from a center in Virginia, touching off a manhunt. Lots of new ideas, including self-programming computers.

This inspiring story of Ernest Shackleton, whose men called him 'The Boss', involved four expeditions to Antarctica between 1901 and 1922. His incredible adventures included a breathtaking march to within a few miles of the South Pole and the amazing saga of hardship and survival on the famous Endurance expedition. * Also by Michael Smith: Tom Crean, Ice Man.

For Winston Churchill the men and women at Bletchley Park were 'the geese the laid the golden eggs', providing important intelligence that led to the Allied victory in the Second World War. At the peak of Bletchley's success, a total of twelve thousand people worked there of whom more than eight thousand were women. These included a former ballerina who helped to crack the Enigma Code; a debutante working for the Admiralty with a direct line to Churchill;...

Beginner's Guide to Winning Strategies.'This comprehensive ebook equips novice bettors with the knowledge and strategies they need to succeed.Explore the concept of leverage and master the art of swing trading in the Under X.5 Goals market.Discover optimal trading opportunities during early match moments, immediate post-goal periods, and even dull match phases.The book emphasizes risk management, teaching you to protect your bankroll and maximize...