Most Popular Books by Scott Anderson

A swashbuckling Texan, a teller of tall tales, a womanizer, and a renegade, Fred Cuny spent his life in countries rent by war, famine, and natural disasters, saving many thousands of lives through his innovative and sometimes controversial methods of relief work. Cuny earned his nickname "Master of Disaster" for his exploits in Kurdistan, Somalia, and Bosnia. But when he arrived in the rogue Russian republic of Chechnya in the spring of 1995, raring to go and eager to put his ample funds from George Soros to good use, he found himself in the midst of an unimaginably savage war of independence, unlike any he had ever before encountered. Shortly thereafter, he disappeared in the war-rocked highlands, never to be seen again. Who was Cuny really working for? Was he a CIA spy? Who killed him, and why? In search of the answers, Scott Anderson traveled to Chechnya on a hazardous journey that started as as a magazine assignment and ended as a personal mission. The result is a galvanizing adventure story, a chilling picture of "the new world order," and a tour de force of literary journalism.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A combat photographer returns to New York, traumatized by his experience in a war between Iraqis and Kurds. He is treated by his girlfriend''s father, a doctor who participated in the Spanish Civil War and who is familiar with survivor''s guilt

This book fundamentally questions the way most criminologists attempt to explain, let alone ameliorate the problem of human criminal behavior. Written by a respected expert in forensics, who also brings a much-needed biological background to the task, this resource champions contemporary biological theory by introducing criminologists to areas of research they might not otherwise encounter. It discusses basic biological concepts such as natural selection and evolution in relation to behavior, and considers patterns of inheritance, sex-linked traits, and propensities toward aggression; explores studies on hormonal effects, as well as brain chemistry, and delves deeply into organic brain dysfunction; and looks at investigations into fetal conditions and birth-related difficulties, as well as research on nutrition and food allergies.

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.

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

This is a very unique book, that for the first time puts forth a new theory on how a recent global flood as described in the Bible may have occurred, that is both plausible and scientifically sound. The author treats Noah ́s flood as a scientific mystery story which he then proceeds to solve by examining the clues found in the geological record and human history, building a theory that is in harmony with the biblical record of an earth wide deluge and with what we know about the geology of the earth. In this detailed and well referenced book, common objections to the biblical deluge are examined and answers are found that satisfy both a literal interpretation of scripture and a scientific examination of the facts. This book is compelling as the author proves what many have come to view as mere myth, is actually a historical event well supported by scientific evidence. The author also presents the results of his research on detecting recently deposited micro marine fossils left by the flood in soil samples. Presenting solid Paleoclimatological evidence of the deluge, this book may require rewriting many currently used textbooks. Sure to be considered very controversial, this is a must read for any one interested in geology or the biblical deluge. Written for the general public and the more geologically inclined as well, this book is a seamless merging of a literal reading of Genesis with what geology knows about the earth. 305 pages, 20 B&W illustrations, index.

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.

Church. As compelling as the best fiction, The 4 O''Clock Murders is all the more terrifying because it is true.

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

Details the adventure of two men who canoed 1700 miles from Duluth, Minnesota to the shores of Hudson Bay and discusses their battle with mosquitoes, their struggle with a tent that doesn''t stay up in the wind, and their diet of macaroni and cheese for countless breakfasts

The emerging field of human embryonic stem cell biomedicine crosses many disciplinary boundaries-cell biology, reproductive biology, embryology, molecular biology, endocrinology, immunology, fetal med

Basing their narrative largely on eyewitness accounts, diaries and memoirs, the Andersons vividly portray the Civil War years and provide a fascinating dual biography of the two most celebrated generals in American history.

Biodefense, the nation''s top-secret agency against bioterrorism, must race against time to stop a nanotechnological plague that has been unleashed on the unsuspecting population by a sleeper cell within the United States.

The authors have gathered swarms of fascinating facts and off-beat information for a fun and enlightening look at living with the bane of summertime fun, the mosquito.

Like most red-blooded American youth weaned on World War II movies and comic books, Rick Wedan had wanted to be a fighter pilot for as long as he could remember.

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