Join author Christopher Andrews on a delectable romp through the long food history of Mobile, Alabama . From its founding in 1702 by the French, Mobile has had a lot on its plate. Indeed, the story of food itself is a rich gumbo--a dish created in Mobile--tracing the city's rich history, albeit in far more filling fashion. Native, European and African traditions met and blended here. From the colonial days through the Civil War and up to the present, this history serves up a full menu for ...

The second sensational volume of 'One of the biggest intelligence coups in recent years' (The Times)When Vasili Mitrokhin revealed his archive of Russian intelligence material to the world it caused an international sensation. The Mitrokhin Archive II reveals in full the secrets of this remarkable cache, showing for the first time the astonishing extent of the KGB's global power and influence.'The long-awaited second tranche from the KGB a...

Segundo volume da premiada história da espionagem mundial.Este livro conta a história da espionagem durante o século XX, desde a Primeira Guerra Mundial até ao presente mundo da desinformação, passando pela Segunda Guerra Mundial, a Guerra Fria e a WikiLeaks. Escrito pelo mais reputado especialista da actualidade na história dos serviços secretos, este segundo volume conclui a obra que reúne 3000 anos de operações secretas. Um livro que já se tornou um clássico.

'The most comprehensive narrative of intelligence compiled ... unrivalled' Max Hastings, Sunday Times'Captivating, insightful and masterly' Edward Lucas, The TimesThe history of espionage is far older than any of today's intelligence agencies, yet the long history of intelligence operations has been largely forgotten. The first mention of espionage in world literature is in the Book of Exodus.'God sent out...

**'Sensationally good ... A riveting story, the real-life spooks and spies far more compelling than anything you will see on the screen ... history doesn't come more fascinating than this' Evening StandardFor over 100 years, the agents of MI5 have defended Britain against enemy subversion. Their work has remained shrouded in secrecy - until now.**This first-ever authorized account reveals the British Security Service as never before: its inner workings, its clandes...

Começa no episódio dos espiões de Moisés, citado na Bíblia, e acaba na véspera da Primeira Guerra Mundial. Oferece um relato fascinante de espiões, segredos e operações de espionagem através dos séculos e traça a sua evolução no mundo antigo, desde a arte da adivinhação até à efetiva recolha de informações na condução de operações militares. Regista o subsequente desenvolvimento dos serviços secretos na condução da política dos Estados em períodos tão diversos como a Veneza renascentista, ...

For almost half a century, Bertram Mills Circus was a household name throughout Britain among both children and adults and it's Director, Cyril Bertram Mills, was one of the best-known and most influential names in the country's entertainment business.But for forty years, Cyril Mills had also enjoyed a top-secret and wide-ranging career in British intelligence: obtaining the best aerial intelligence on Nazi rearmament for MI6 before the Second World War; becoming the first case off...

For over 100 years, the agents of MI5 have defended Britain against enemy subversion. Their work has remained shrouded in secrecy—until now. This first-ever authorized account reveals the British Security Service as never before: its inner workings, its clandestine operations, its failures and its triumphs.

The Gothic Vampire legend gets a demented and hysterical twist in this short story as a young teenage girl comes face to face with a tiny, tiny vampire.

Christopher Andrew and guests ask what would have happened if major historical moments had taken a different courseIn these 34 intriguing episodes, leading historian Christopher Andrew rewrites history, considering what might have transpired if pivotal events had turned out differently. By altering a single, plausible fact, he explores alternative futures where the Spanish Armada landed on English soil, Pontius Pilate freed Jesus, the Nazis occupied Britain, and ma...

'One of the biggest intelligence coups in recent years' The TimesFor years KGB operative Vasili Mitrokhin risked his life hiding top-secret material from Russian secret service archives beneath his family dacha. When he was exfiltrated to the West he took with him what the FBI called 'the most complete and extensive intelligence ever received from any source'. This extraordinary bestselling book is the result.'Co-authored in a brilliant partnership...

Till, ein Bankangestellter, und Holm, ein Bauarbeiter, sind ein glückliches, schwules Paar aus Hannover. Sie leben allerdings oft von einander getrennt, weil Holm meistens auf Montage außerhalb der Stadt ist. Beide haben völlig unterschiedliche Fantasien. Während Till schon seit geraumer Zeit von einer heißen Liebesnacht mit einem Asiaten träumt, würde Holm gerne einmal ein Rollenspiel auf der Baustelle erleben. Als Holm eine Renovierungsmaßnahme in Hannover zugewiesen bekommt und dort ein...