For much of the 20th century, the Soviet Union was veiled behind an Iron Curtain of secrecy and oppression orchestrated by the Communist party and intelligence services like the KGB. While the public knew of the KGB as a spy agency abroad, few glimpsed its extensive surveillance and suppression of dissent within Soviet borders. This book documents accounts of KGB assassination teams, infiltration operations, staged provocations, planted propaganda, and the capture of double agents abroad. But it also uncovers widespread interference in culture, media, religion, and daily life behind the Soviet border. The aim is not just to recount historical events but to offer an inside story that goes beyond the superficial understanding of covert operations. It is an exploration of the motivations, the betrayals, and the sacrifices made by those who operated in the shadows, shaping the course of history with every classified mission.
In the shadows of American history, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) stands as a formidable force, celebrated for its triumphs in tracking down criminals, thwarting espionage, and combatting terrorism on a global scale. For nearly a century, the FBI has cultivated a legendary aura, weaving tales of its successes into the fabric of American law enforcement. The aim of this book is to delve beneath the surface, beyond the polished image meticulously crafted by the agency, and to expose a less idealized and more real vision of the FBI. While the FBI's successes have rightfully earned admiration, a closer examination is necessary to comprehend the price paid for these achievements. This book seeks to shed light on the complexities and controversies that have accompanied the FBI's journey from its early days to the present. It invites readers to question assumptions, scrutinize narratives, and explore the intricate dance between power, secrecy, and the preservation of democratic values.
As a key component of the United States intelligence community, the CIA has played a pivotal yet often unseen role in some of the most significant geopolitical events of the 20th and 21st centuries. From infiltrating Nazi ranks during World War Il to attempts to undermine Fidel Castro’s regime during the Cold War, the Agency frequently operated with unclear boundaries between diplomatic and clandestine activities. Public perception of the CIA ranges from vilifying to sensationalistic, magnified by Hollywood portrayals. This book provides an inside look at the CIA’s evolution, scrutinizing both accomplishments and controversies. The events and evidence unfold through the lens of insiders and policy analysts. The assessment casts new light on the outsized role this agency has assumed in guiding geopolitics from the shadows. Both novices and scholars of security affairs will find ample information to make their own judgments on the necessity and ethical dilemmas inherent to intelligence work.
Elon Musk is a well-known entrepreneur and business magnate. Born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa, to Maye Musk and Errol Musk, Elon Musk is always in the news, be it for a positive news or a controversy. Being a visionary, he confidently tracks down answers for the problems instead of bemoaning about them. Musk has consistently surpassed people’s expectations in spite of all obstacles. He has been able to rise above mediocrity and achieve greater success in every aspect of his business thanks to his capacity to solve problems of varying degrees of complexity. Overall, he fits the cliched definition of “Love him, hate him, but you cannot ignore him”. He had entered and transformed three different industries and it looks like he is not done yet. Who is Elon Musk? What makes him tick? How he approaches problems and what is his style of working? What can we learn from his successes and failures? All these questions will be answered in this book. This book includes Elon’s and his close associates’ own words and experiences to describe 100 success lessons that are derived from Elon’s life. The readers can easily infuse these lessons into their daily life.
This book takes readers on a thrilling journey through the secretive world of Israeli espionage. It unravels Mossad’s defining and dangerous missions, revealing the previously unknown heroes and shadowy agents who make up the world's most esteemed and enigmatic intelligence service. Through extensive research and exclusive interviews with Israeli leaders and Mossad operatives, the book presents a vivid and gripping history that immerses you in the world of brave agents, cunning adversaries, and pivotal battlegrounds. For more than six decades, Mossad has been at the forefront of covert operations, protecting Israel and influencing global events. From audacious covert missions to intelligence triumphs, and even harrowing escapes, the book paints a comprehensive picture of Mossad’s unwavering dedication to safeguarding its nation. So, are you ready to be captivated by tales of intrigue, danger, and an unyielding pursuit of justice?
Warren Edward Buffett is a renowned American business magnate, investor and philanthropist. He is the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. Also, known as the ‘Oracle of Omaha’, Buffett is one of the most successful investors in the world. He was born on 31st August 1930, in Omaha, Nebraska. Born to congressman Howard Buffett, Warren had a keen interest in business and investing from a young age. In this book, we are going to learn and understand lessons that helped Buffett become successful both in his professional and personal life. You will learn about how to do business, how to deal with customers, how to have a work-life balance, how confidence in oneself could change everything, how to deal with bad decisions, standards of living, the value of hard work, the power of habits and so much more. Hopefully, this book will serve as a guide to its readers so that they could bring about positive changes in their lives.
This is an important biography of Dhirubhai Ambani, the founder of India’s biggest business house, Reliance. He was born in Gujarat, started his business in Mumbai, and was very successful in all his ventures. He used the method of backward integration to fulfil all his dreams and turned them into a reality. His success helped India and it had a major impact on India’s industrial growth. Dhirubhai Ambani can be quoted as an example of ‘self-made man’. If a person who did not have any prior experience or proper guidance has over- come every obstacle that life has thrown on his way and reached the pinnacle, then there must be many lessons that could be learnt from his life. This book analyzes and presents these lessons in a highly coherent style.
अमेरिकी जासूसी इतिहास में फेडरल ब्यूरो ऑफ इन्वेस्टिगेशन (एफबीआई) एक दुर्जेय बल के रूप में खड़ा है, जिसे अपराधियों पर नजर रखने, जासूसी को विफल करने और वैश्विक स्तर पर आतंकवाद का मुकाबला करने में अपनी सफलता के लिए जाना जाता है। लगभग एक शताब्दी तक एफबीआई ने अमेरिकी कानून प्रवर्तन के ताने-बाने में अपनी सफलताओं की कहानियाँ बुनते हुए एक मजबूत साख विकसित की है। इस पुस्तक का उद्देश्य एजेंसी द्वारा सावधानीपूर्वक तैयार की गई पॉलिश छवि से परे, सतह के नीचे जाना और एफबीआई की वास्तविक दृष्टि को उजागर करना है। वैसे एफबीआई की सफलताओं ने अकूत प्रशंसा अर्जित की है, इन उपलब्धियों के लिए चुकाई गई कीमत को समझने के लिए एक गहन परीक्षा आवश्यक है। यह पुस्तक उन जटिलताओं और विवादों पर प्रकाश डालने का प्रयास करती है, जो एफबीआई के शुरुआती दिनों से लेकर वर्तमान तक को यात्रा में घटित हुए हैं।
About Complete Biography A person with normal stature and jolly nature, nobody can guess that he is the World’s third richest and Americas’ second richest person. In the issue of April 2007 of Forbes magazine, Warren Buffet got the third place in the list of the world’s billionaires, after Bill Gates of America and Carlos Slim Helu of Mexico. The story of young Warren Buffett’s struggle is like a case study for the students studying management world-wide. The story of Warren Buffett, who sold chewing gums, soda, coke and newspaper to school children in America, is narrated often to inculcate the value of self-dependence. To understand Warren Buffett's personality or to form an opinion about him is as complex as understanding the share market. On one hand, he keeps track of stock and shares in the Wall Street on the other hand he does not hesitate to donate most of his wealth in charity. This book tries to explain this complexity by looking into different aspects of his life which are filled with qualities like struggle, restraint, frugality, philanthropy and foresight. About Money Making Skills & Success Secrets Warren Buffett, the son of Congressman Howard Buffett, exhibited an extraordinary business acumen and investment prowess from a remarkably young age. At just 11 years old, he embarked on his investment journey by buying stocks, laying the foundation for his future success as one of the world’s most renowned investors. By the age of 14, he had already ventured into real estate, demonstrating his keen eye for profitable opportunities. Buffett's childhood was a testament to his entrepreneurial spirit and his relentless pursuit of making money. He engaged in a diverse array of business ventures, ranging from selling chewing gum, Coca-Cola, newspapers, and magazines to working at his grandfather’s grocery store. It seemed that no opportunity was too small for the young Buffett to explore as a means of earning money and honing his business skills. From an exceptional and highly successful individual like him, one can glean invaluable lessons that can pave the way to financial success and personal fulfillment. In this book, we uncover the Strategies, mindset and principles that propelled Buffett to the pinnacles of wealth and achievement. Within its pages, you will discover Buffett's secrets to identifying lucrative investment opportunities, building a diversified portfolio and making informed decisions in the world of finance. You'll gain insights into how he navigated challenges, learned from setbacks and cultivated the habits and mindset that have contributed to his enduring success.
This is an important biography of Dhirubhai Ambani, the founder of India’s biggest business house, Reliance. He was born in Gujarat, started his business in Mumbai, and was very successful in all his ventures. He used the method of backward integration to fulfil all his dreams and turned them into a reality. His success helped India and it had a major impact on India’s industrial growth. Dhirubhai Ambani can be quoted as an example of ‘self-made man’. If a person who did not have any prior experience or proper guidance has over- come every obstacle that life has thrown on his way and reached the pinnacle, then there must be many lessons that could be learnt from his life. This book analyzes and presents these lessons in a highly coherent style.
Elon Musk is a well-known entrepreneur and business magnate. Born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa, to Maye Musk and Errol Musk, Elon Musk is always in the news, be it for a positive news or a controversy. Being a visionary, he confidently tracks down answers for the problems instead of bemoaning about them. Musk has consistently surpassed people’s expectations in spite of all obstacles. He has been able to rise above mediocrity and achieve greater success in every aspect of his business thanks to his capacity to solve problems of varying degrees of complexity. Overall, he fits the cliched definition of “Love him, hate him, but you cannot ignore him”. He had entered and transformed three different industries and it looks like he is not done yet. Who is Elon Musk? What makes him tick? How he approaches problems and what is his style of working? What can we learn from his successes and failures? All these questions will be answered in this book. This book includes Elon’s and his close associates’ own words and experiences to describe 100 success lessons that are derived from Elon’s life. The readers can easily infuse these lessons into their daily life.
Warren Edward Buffett is a renowned American business magnate, investor and philanthropist. He is the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. Also, known as the ‘Oracle of Omaha’, Buffett is one of the most successful investors in the world. He was born on 31st August 1930, in Omaha, Nebraska. Born to congressman Howard Buffett, Warren had a keen interest in business and investing from a young age. In this book, we are going to learn and understand lessons that helped Buffett become successful both in his professional and personal life. You will learn about how to do business, how to deal with customers, how to have a work-life balance, how confidence in oneself could change everything, how to deal with bad decisions, standards of living, the value of hard work, the power of habits and so much more. Hopefully, this book will serve as a guide to its readers so that they could bring about positive changes in their lives.
इन्फोसिस की विस्मयजनक उन्नति का श्रेय श्री एन.एम. नारायण मूर्ति की कल्पनाशीलता और दूरदृष्टि को जाता है। उन्होंने बीस वर्षों तक कंपनी के मुख्य कार्यकारी अधिकारी की हैसियत से अपनी प्रतिभा, लगन, परिश्रम से सींचकर इसे पुष्पित-पल्लवित किया। सन् 1981 में अपनी पत्नी श्रीमती सुधा मूर्ति से दस हजार रुपए लेकर जब उन्होंने इस कंपनी की स्थापना की थी, तब कोई स्वप्न में भी कल्पना नहीं कर सकता था कि वर्ष 1999 आते-आते ही इसकी ख्याति अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तर तक पहुँच जाएगी तथा कंपनी नास्डैक (Nasdaq) में सूचीबद्ध होगी। किन विपरीत परिस्थितियों में नारायण मूर्ति ने अपनी कंपनी का विकास किया, उसका थोड़ा सा अनुमान इससे लगाया जा सकता है कि एक टेलीफोन कनेक्शन के लिए उन्हें पूरे साल प्रतीक्षा करनी पड़ी। फोन करने के लिए उन्हें एस.टी.डी. की दुकान पर जाना पड़ता था। उन दिनों कंप्यूटर आयात होते थे। इंफोसिस को अपने काम के लिए विदेश से कंप्यूटर मँगवाने में ही तीन साल लग गए। कंपनी को परेशानियों के भँवर से निकालकर सफलता के उत्कर्ष तक पहुँचाने का हौसला नारायण मूर्ति का ही था। सात लोगों के साथ उन्होंने जिस कंपनी की स्थापना की थी, आज उसमें एक लाख से अधिक कर्मचारी हैं। जो कंपनी मात्र दस हजार रुपए की पूँजी से शुरू हुई थी, उसका वार्षिक राजस्व (वित्तीय वर्ष 2009) बीस हजार करोड़ रुपए से अधिक है। क्या कुछ और कहने की आवश्यकता है? उद्यमी ही नहीं, जनसामान्य के लिए भी एक प्रेरणादायी पुस्तक।
In the shadows of American history, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) stands as a formidable force, celebrated for its triumphs in tracking down criminals, thwarting espionage, and combatting terrorism on a global scale. For nearly a century, the FBI has cultivated a legendary aura, weaving tales of its successes into the fabric of American law enforcement. The aim of this book is to delve beneath the surface, beyond the polished image meticulously crafted by the agency, and to expose a less idealized and more real vision of the FBI. While the FBI's successes have rightfully earned admiration, a closer examination is necessary to comprehend the price paid for these achievements. This book seeks to shed light on the complexities and controversies that have accompanied the FBI's journey from its early days to the present. It invites readers to question assumptions, scrutinize narratives, and explore the intricate dance between power, secrecy, and the preservation of democratic values.
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