New Releases by Scott Anderson

From the author of the acclaimed New York Times bestseller LAWRENCE IN ARABIA a stunningly revelatory narrative history of one of the most momentous events in modern times, the jaw-dropping stupidity of the American government, and the dawn of the age of religious nationalism. On November 16th, 1977, at a state dinner in the White House, President Jimmy Carter toasted Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, King of Kings, Light of the Aryans, Shadow of God on Earth, praising his “enlightened leadership” and extolling Iran as “a stabilizing influence in that part of the world.” Iran had the world’s fifth largest army and was awash in billions of dollars in oil revenues. Construction cranes dotted the skyline of its booming capital, Tehran. The regime’s feared secret police force SAVAK had crushed communist opposition, and the Shah had bought off the conservative Muslim clergy inside the country. He seemed invulnerable, and invaluable to the United States as an ally in the Cold War. Fourteen months later the Shah fled Iran into exile, forced from the throne by a volcanic religious revolution led by a fiery cleric named Ayatollah Khomeini. How could the United States, which had one of the largest CIA stations in the world and thousands of military personnel in Iran, have been so blind? The spellbinding story Scott Anderson weaves is one of a dictator oblivious to the disdain of his subjects and a superpower blundering into disaster. The Shah emerges as a fascinating, Shakespearean character – a wannabe Richard III unaware of the depth of dissent to his rule, indecisive like Hamlet when action was called for, and at the end Lear-like as he raged against his fate. The Americans made terrible decisions at almost every juncture, from a secret pact designed by Kissinger and Nixon, to dismissing reports from the one diplomat who saw how hated the Shah was by the Iranian people (unlike almost all his colleagues, he spoke Farsi), to Jimmy Carter allowing the Shah to come to America for medical treatment, which set off the hostage crisis which forever damaged American influence in the world. Scott Anderson tells this astonishing tale with the narrative brio, mordant wit, and keen analysis that made his bestselling LAWRENCE IN ARABIA one of the key texts in understanding the modern Middle East. Based on voluminous research and dozens of interviews, KING OF KINGS is driven by penetrating portraits of the people involved – the Iranian-American doctor who convinced American officials Khomeini was a moderate; the American teacher who learned of Khomeini’s influence long before the cleric was even mentioned in official reports; the Shah’s court minister who kept a detailed diary of all their interactions; the Shah’s wife Farah who still mourns her lost kingdom; the hypocritical and misguided Jimmy Carter; and the implacable Khomeini who outmaneuvered his foes at every turn. The Iranian Revolution, Anderson convincingly argues, was as world-shattering an event as the French and Russian revolutions. In the Middle East, in India, in Southeast Asia, in Europe, and now in the United States, the hatred of economically-marginalized, religiously-fervent masses for a wealthy secular elite has led to violence and upheaval – and Iran was the template. KING OF KINGS is a bravura work of history, and a warning.

This is a science fiction story of abandonment and survival. Three races meet on an isolated blue-water planet and form a union to survive. Nothing has prepared them for the challenges of living and surviving in space. Will Wyatt, our main character, will try to solidify three groups of people who each need to find a way back home. As with all of my books, swearing has been held to a minimum.

This story is told by man from Earth named Ivan Dixon. Ivan tells his story in the first person of an accidental meeting with an alien race that has provided planetary protection for Earth for a very long time. Understandably, Ivan would accept the job of coordinating the protection of this, and several other worlds, from invasion or extermination. During his journey, Ivan will make new friends and save planetary civilizations, all with the help of a member of a machine race and a highly advanced interstellar ship. Written from Ivan’s perspective, the man from Earth will play matchmaker to a good friend desperately in need to exercise and prove his abilities. Also, Ivan’s new duties will take him to unexplored worlds and push him to work through dangerous alien contacts. Nothing can prepare the human for what he’ll encounter, but he will have the support of Tar, his android mentor, and an intelligent saucer with few if any limitations. Written for all age groups.

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Rick Walker, an Armed Forces Exploration Engineer under the Armitage Corporation, travels to an array of amazing worlds for research, military and discovery purposes. His job entails many dangers and he has been involved in many harsh battles during his service but nothing would prepare him for what was to come next. Upon visiting Sable during one of his missions, a barren wasteland world covered in thick sand and desert rock, he stumbles upon an entire army of the disgusting Grameen. These creatures go on to invade and terrorise the planet Scimitar. Under attack, Rick and the rest of Pheonix-Three must act fast to help their allies of Scimitar and prevent the total destruction of their world. There is however much more than meets the eye and Rick and his colleagues soon find themselves spiralling into a long tunnel of turmoil and treachery.

This revised, second edition develops the creative principles established in the first edition, building particularly on three-dimensional forms, featuring a large number of new images.

"Battle of Brothers: William and Harry: the inside story of a family in tumult'''', chronicles the ups and downs of the Prince William and Harry''s relationship, which the author says is presently at Rock bottom.For about two years the royal sibling''s relationship has been strained and both were unwilling to speak on their grievances. According to Royal Historian Robert, the inception of the feud began brewing when Prince William voiced concerns that Prince Harry and Meghan''s dating was moving too quick as opposed to Prince William who courted Kate for about nine years before proposing to her, Harry wasn''t too pleased with what his brother said and he went ahead with the wedding arrangements.For William it was the future condition of his monarchy which his whole life revolved around, while for Harry it was the adoration for the mind boggling and enthralling lady who had at last sorted out his life." His wife Meghan had her fair share of bias treatment especially from the media, given that she wasn''t a royal neither did she share same race with the royal family. Could this feud be the reason Prince Harry decided to move out from the royal family? Find out more of this controversial royal romance and what really led to the family feud by Clicking on Buy Now.

From the bestselling author of Lawrence in Arabia—the gripping story of four CIA agents during the early days of the Cold War—and how the United States, at the very pinnacle of its power, managed to permanently damage its moral standing in the world. “Enthralling … captivating reading.” —The New York Times Book Review At the end of World War II, the United States was considered the victor over tyranny and a champion of freedom. But it was clear—to some—that the Soviet Union was already seeking to expand and foment revolution around the world, and the American government’s strategy in response relied on the secret efforts of a newly formed CIA. Chronicling the fascinating lives of four agents, Scott Anderson follows the exploits of four spies: Michael Burke, who organized parachute commandos from an Italian villa; Frank Wisner, an ingenious spymaster who directed actions around the world; Peter Sichel, a German Jew who outwitted the ruthless KGB in Berlin; and Edward Lansdale, a mastermind of psychological warfare in the Far East. But despite their lofty ambitions, time and again their efforts went awry, thwarted by a combination of ham-fisted politicking and ideological rigidity at the highest levels of the government.

It is a time of great Endarkenment; The year, 1066.The man rode up to Harald''s camp. He had no sword. His horse, a dappled palfrey, gray and white, was meant for pretty riding in the countryside, not war. It had no barding, and this man wore naught for armor, nor had he the colors of the kingdom which he served. While dressed in noble clothes, there was neh sign nor symbol on the man to mark his origin.The horse was skittish in among the fighting men. And wary were these men upon arrival of the stranger. This, this lonely man, he spoke their languages but naught, and did not stop to make acquaintance with a single one of them. He walked his horse without a hint of nervousness or fret until he was in earshot of the principal men''s tent."King Harald, hail. Earl Tostig, hail," called out the rider. He did not dismount. These Earl and King, now summoned by a man whom no one knew, came out to speak with him."What is''t and whence ye from?" Asked Harald."I''ve now come to parley for our land," the rider then replied."Th''will be no parley," answered Tostig. "All this land be ours anon. You''ve lost already harrance .""Aye," replied the rider. "Of this, the thing is plain. This yours. You''ve won it. Killed or turned so many thegns and Earls. But still, the Crown cannot abide by blood what might by good agreement make to pass. Pray, hear our offer, Earl.""What offer have ye make?" Earl Tostig asked."The Saxon Crown doth hereby offer up the land of Umbria to Tostig, and to make him up an Earl again for perpetuity, and for his sons and sons of sons, to have this land for ever and for ever."Tostig and Hardrada took a moment to consider this."And what of Norway? What dost Harold offer up his better from the North for all this trouble?" Asked old Hardrade then.The rider made a mirthless smile. "Six feet of ground, or howsoever much he needs, for he is taller than most other men." At that, the rider turned his horse around. And then behind him, "What''s thou sayest, Tostig? Shall your men come home?"The only answers that the rider got were cursing in three languages, and backs of both the men as they returned back to their tents. And so, the rider went."Who was that brazen knave?" Asked Hardrade of his second."''Twas my brother Harold," Tostig then replied.

Should you "dress for success" when working from home? Nope. What a waste! Can you work from home and have a healthy work-life balance? Yes, in fact, your opportunity for a balanced life improves. Don’t risk the wrong kind of viral internet fame. Avoid the pitfalls and learn how to optimize your WFH environment to boost your productivity. This book is for anyone who works from home, or is considering working from home. Primarily it’s aimed at those of you for whom working from home is new, or daunting. However, even if you’re a WFH veteran, I hope you’ll find some new ideas to improve your current experience. This book is not about setting up a remote working company, and it’s certainly not one of those “How to make $1733 a week working from home” books. Rather it contains practical instructions for working from home productively, while keeping you out of trouble. After 17 years of working remotely, I''ve made plenty of mistakes and learnt how to overcome challenges to achieve great results, working with entirely remote teams. Chapter list Who this is for? WFH FTW - The benefits of working from home Pimp my home office - How to set up your home office Kicking goals - How to improve productivity Let it ring - Setting healthy work boundaries Smoke signals and carrier pigeons - How to communicate well in remote teams Avoiding cabin fever - How to achieve balance None of us is as smart as all of us - How to build strong teams Avoid WFH fails Square peg, square hole - The specifics on apps and hardware Like a boss - Tips for Managers Summing up About me

Rookie FBI Special Agent Elias Tucker is the son of Liberian immigrants and he''s living his American Dream. He graduated from Brown and turned his attention to the law. His first assignment with the Bureau is the Phoenix satellite office in Cochise County, Arizona, just a short drive from the Mexican border. His work involves the cross-border drug trade, missing persons, and tracking foreign nationals who have entered the country illegally.He''s a cultural fish out of water. Adjusting to his new life will take time, but time isn''t something he has.A string of mysterious disappearances among migrant communities has shocked the locals, but the brass seem unconcerned. What''s happened to them? Where did they go? And how does it relate to the unusually high number of retirements and medical leaves being taken among lifers in DC?A never-ending wave of Central American caravans. Disappearing politicians. A mystery epidemic. A wonder drug. And a green FBI agent named Elias Tucker who won''t take no for an answer. Can he solve the mystery before time runs out? And will the truth die with him?

Written for the modern day beginner but acknowledged by even the seasoned veterans of the game "The Business of Winning at Black Jack" combines true life stories with precision planning to teach a disciplined approach towards play. Prevent distractions and learn the real toughness of playing by reading your way to successful play. Put the edge on your side by understanding how to control impulse and stay the course as you make your own plan towards winning through the teachings of this book.Don''t have much time? Skip directly to chapter 13 which summarizes the entire book giving you a chance to win sooner.

First published in 1909 this is a wonderful historical account of life in Victorian Britain, through the eyes of a Master of Fox Hounds. A glimpse of life on a rural Scottish estate. Full of the fascinating day to day excitement of a packed country house. A must read for any rural sport enthusiast. This text has been republished here for its historical and cultural significance. Including a specially commissioned introduction on the Foxhound.

From the bestselling author of Lawrence in Arabia, a piercing account of how the contemporary Arab world came to be riven by catastrophe since the 2003 United States invasion of Iraq. In 2011, a series of anti-government uprisings shook the Middle East and North Africa in what would become known as the Arab Spring. Few could predict that these convulsions, initially hailed in the West as a triumph of democracy, would give way to brutal civil war, the terrors of the Islamic State, and a global refugee crisis. But, as New York Times bestselling author Scott Anderson shows, the seeds of catastrophe had been sown long before. In this gripping account, Anderson examines the myriad complex causes of the region’s profound unraveling, tracing the ideological conflicts of the present to their origins in the United States invasion of Iraq in 2003 and beyond. From this investigation emerges a rare view into a land in upheaval through the eyes of six individuals—the matriarch of a dissident Egyptian family; a Libyan Air Force cadet with divided loyalties; a Kurdish physician from a prominent warrior clan; a Syrian university student caught in civil war; an Iraqi activist for women’s rights; and an Iraqi day laborer-turned-ISIS fighter. A probing and insightful work of reportage, Fractured Lands offers a penetrating portrait of the contemporary Arab world and brings the stunning realities of an unprecedented geopolitical tragedy into crystalline focus.

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Olivia is just three when her father leaves home and never returns. A few years later, Olivias mother takes her to live with her grandmother. But when her aunt invites Olivia and her grandma to visit them in Vermont, everything changes forever. After Olivia and her friend, Nicholas, cross a footbridge into Kids World, they attempt to adjust to life in a strange land where everything is run by a computer. After their adventure leads them to make new friends, Olivia and Nicholas trudge back and forth across the bridge between the two worlds, soon discovering life lessons in their former reality. As they are led to create Net Force Ten--a task force for the betterment of all kind--a mirrored entity begins its quest to take over the galaxy, the Internet, and anything else in its way. While Net Force Ten rises up to meet its greatest challenge ever, Olivia, Nicholas, and other members must either become heroes or surrender to an entity determined to achieve dominance. In this young adult sci-fi adventure, a band of unlikely heroes must bravely face a new frontier while battling an evil being who wants nothing more than to take over the galaxy.

Don''t chase business—bring new customers to you! Outdated sales tactics have you chasing leads and fishing for new business. In today''s competitive world, nobody has time for that! Inbound Marketing For Dummies is a one-stop-shop for everything you need to know about inbound marketing techniques that attract the attention of your target audience. Whether you have a small or large business, this approachable text offers insight into creating, executing, promoting, and measuring inbound marketing tactics through easy-to-follow instructions on setting up and implementing a new strategic approach. With the information in this book, you can increase brand awareness, enhance brand loyalty, engage with target audience members, and attract new buyers all by leveraging your website, social media, blog, and other resources that are, most likely, already at your fingertips. A breath of fresh air brought on by the Digital Age, inbound marketing is a holistic, data-driven marketing approach that calls upon digital-based resources, such as your website, social media platforms, blogging, search engine optimization, etc., to establish your company as an authority in its industry—and to help customers find you, instead of require your sales team to chase after each and every customer. Build a reliable inbound marketing team Develop deeper relationships with your customers Convert inbound traffic into revenue Combine inbound and outbound marketing strategies to optimize your business'' resources Inbound Marketing For Dummies is an essential guide for anyone looking to leverage tried and true inbound marketing strategies within their business.

Peanut Butter is a sad little fish. His best friend, Honey, just moved away. The two friends were perfect together, just like a peanut butter and honey sandwich. Now Honey is gone, and Peanut Butter needs a new friend-but how will he find one? Peanut Butter sets out on a thrilling adventure deep in the ocean to find a new best friend. He starts his journey by seeking out only the most beautiful fish in the sea and rejecting all others. Along the way, he encounters colorful characters like sharks, an angelfish, a moon snail, and many more. Peanut Butter soon realizes that if he wants real friendship, he''ll have to look deeper and discover the beauty within other fish. If he can do that, perhaps he''ll finally find the perfect friend. Join Peanut Butter on his big adventure, and share in the discovery of a vibrant undersea community. More importantly, swim along with him as he learns about the importance of true friendship.

Prisoner Cell Block H took the world by storm. Running from 1979 to 1986, ''Prisoner'', as it was known in its home country, remains one of the most iconic and talked-about television serials to come from Australia, spanning a wonderful 692 episodes: each of them action packed, filled with gritty, intense storylines, some of the most wonderful characters ever created for TV soap, brought to life by a unique mainly female dominated cast whose portrayal of the ''old lags'' are now nothing short of legendary. In this brand new book, Prisoner Cell Block H is remembered and celebrated by three people well known to the show''s fans -- uniting fan club founders Scott Anderson and Barry Campbell with Rob Cope, this book features new and exclusive contributions from the show''s cast, writers and crew. This Companion also takes a look at the theatre productions, hit theme song and world-wide fan following that have continued to make Prisoner one of the most celebrated television serials of all time. Packed with never before published photographs, this is one book that will be a must for any fan of the show! And if you are not a fan of the show, this book will tell you why Prisoner Cell Block H has become THE cult TV series! This is the ultimate guide to this incredible TV series.

One of the Best Books of the Year: The Christian Science Monitor NPR The Seattle Times St. Louis Post-Dispatch Chicago Tribune A New York Times Notable Book Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award in Biography The Arab Revolt against the Turks in World War I was, in the words of T. E. Lawrence, “a sideshow of a sideshow.” As a result, the conflict was shaped to a remarkable degree by a small handful of adventurers and low-level officers far removed from the corridors of power. At the center of it all was Lawrence himself. In early 1914 he was an archaeologist excavating ruins in Syria; by 1917 he was riding into legend at the head of an Arab army as he fought a rearguard action against his own government and its imperial ambitions. Based on four years of intensive primary document research, Lawrence in Arabia definitively overturns received wisdom on how the modern Middle East was formed.

"Reignite clearly defines the DNA of top-performing salespeople and provides an outstanding road map for sales performance improvement. This is a must-read for anyone in sales or sales leadership!" -Brian Tracy, Author, High Performance SellingDo You Have the Right Attitude to Be Successful?Top performers are made. They make themselves--finding their own unique ways of moving up the ladder of success by having the right attitude, being more motivated, practicing personal accountability, and treasuring integrity. This book will help you: * Focus on what really matters and increase your overall sales results. * Become more self-aware of what stands in the way of taking your performance to the next level. * Rediscover your passion for selling and develop a sense of purpose. * Understand the key attributes that drive sales success and make you a more effective and productive sales professional."Reignite is a great book for salespeople, sales managers, and sales executives. Scott and Chip compellingly present the case that attitude and passion are the foundation of successful selling . . . I''ve seen this process in action, and I know that it can be transformative for all levels of the sales team." -- Craig Evanich, Senior Vice President, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Andersen Windows"While many salespeople know what it takes to be successful, they aren''t always willing to pay the price it takes to improve. In Reignite, Anderson and Kudrle clearly articulate the value proposition of ''paying the price'' and provide a step-by-step guide for taking performance to the next level."-- David Cronk, Vice President, Inside Sales, Hewlett-Packard"Reignite does a great job of reminding us that if you want to ''make it happen'', attitude is the first line of defense. This book provides excellent examples on how to rebuild your skill set, capture your motivation, and discover your personal purpose and passion for selling." - Shawn O''Grady, Senior Vice President, Consumer Foods Sales Division, General Mills, Inc.

A collection of the original un-condensed versions of the essays written by Dr. Anderson over the past five years in the "Journal" of the Mississippi State Medical Association.

A collection of the very best in contemporary first-person journalism compiled by the award-winning former Washington Post reporter and author. Great journalists, at one time or another, have all been characters in their own stories: people with personalities that shaped what they saw and reported, and were touched and changed by the experiences about which they wrote; and innovators who borrowed the storytelling techniques of fiction. The Beholder’s Eye showcases the very best of an increasing trend toward personal narrative: Mike Sager stalking Marlon Brando in the Tahitian jungle; J. R. Moehringer’s quest to discover the true identity of an old boxer; Bill Plaschke’s story about a woman with cerebral palsy who runs an obscure Los Angeles Dodgers Web site; Scott Anderson’s story of his lifetime of covering war after war; Harrington’s own tale of his interracial family’s struggle to persevere; and many others. Written by reporters who were willing to reveal themselves in order to bring readers insights that were deeper than supposedly objective third-person stories, their articles are an invaluable resource for aspiring journalists, students, and teachers of the craft of writing, and any reader with an appreciation for masterful storytelling. “Aims to dispel the old journalistic cliché: that a journalist writing about him/herself is always ‘self-indulgent and, quite likely, narcissistic.’ He couldn’t have put together a better lineup of writers to make the point that it doesn’t have to be . . . Not just some of the country’s finest personal journalism, but some of its finest journalism, period.”—Kirkus Reviews

David Richards is a mid-level diplomat assigned to the sleepy, backwater Middle Eastern kingdom of Kutar in 1983. He spends his days on minor development projects and his nights seducing ambassador’s wives. But when news of a tribal skirmish reaches the capital, Richards soon finds himself embroiled in a civil war as Colonel Munn, a pint-sized, blustery Texan assigned to Kutar, organizes a preemptive offensive against the rebellious forces. After Munn is immediately routed and the rebellion seizes control of the capitol, Richards holes up in the ramshackle Moonlight Hotel with fellow expatriates, determined to ride out the conflict despite the growing chaos and destruction that are heading towards them. This is a stunning and thrilling novel of war and survival from an acclaimed war correspondent. BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Scott Anderson''s Lawrence in Arabia.

"The onslaught in Lebanon during the months of July and August 2006 resulted in not only the deaths of over 600 Lebanese civilians but also an almost complete destruction of the country''s infrastructure: schools, roads, hospitals and homes. In total Hezbollah launched 2500 rockets into Israel, resulting in the deaths of 36 Israeli civilians, and the wounding of hundreds more. Paolo Pellegrin (Magnum Photos) and journalist Scott Anderson were in Lebanon during the conflict, on assignment for The New York Times. Pellegrin''s photographs intimately capture the fear and powerlessness of the Lebanese population in the face of the ceaseless Israeli air strikes, revealing the terror and despair of families and friends witnessing the deaths of their loved ones, whilst around them their homes were destroyed. In particular Pellegrin also documented the aftermath of the attack on the village of Qana in southern Lebanon; many of the victims children, his photographs reveal the immense suffering of the civilians involved. Alongside his work exposing the consequences of indiscriminate attacks on a civilian population is a 3000-word account by Scott Anderson, who accompanied Pellegrin in Lebanon. Pellegrin and Anderson were both wounded in a missile attack by an Israeli drone, which fired on their vehicle as they traveled through the city of Tyre. Along with the civilians of southern Lebanon, they were stranded for weeks under heavy bombing and air strikes by the IDF. The attack at Qana, also the second one to strike the village in living memory, soon after prompted the singer Patti Smith to respond in the form of a song, entitled ''Qana'', the words and music of which will form her contribution to the book." -- Amazon.com.

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