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In the late 1930s, legendary financier, philanthropist, and society figure Alfred Lee Loomis gathered the most visionary scientific minds of the 20th century at his state-of-the-art laboratory in Tuxedo Park, New York. He established a top-secret defense laboratory at MIT and personally bankrolled pioneering research into new, high-powered radar detection systems that helped defeat the German Air Force and U-boats. With Ernest Lawrence, he pushed Franklin Delano Roosevelt to fund research in nuclear fission, which led to the development of the atomic bomb. 

Leading analysts have predicted for decades that nuclear weapons would help pacify international politics. But why do international relations in the nuclear age remain so competitive? Indeed, why are today's major geopolitical rivalries intensifying? In The Myth of the Nuclear Revolution, Keir A. Lieber and Daryl G. Press tackle the central puzzle of the nuclear age: The persistence of intense geopolitical competition in the shadow of nuclear weapons.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The acclaimed author of A Higher Call and Devotion presents the “engrossing” (CNN) true story of an American tank gunner’s journey into the heart of the Third Reich during World War II, where he will meet destiny in an iconic armor duel—and forge an enduring...

Explore the gripping modern history of a heavily militarized surveillance state forged in the fires of the Cold War. Whether you are commuting or seeking a deep-focus educational escape, this eye-opening geopolitical journey transforms a misunderstood hermit nation into a profoundly human story...

From Neil Sheehan, author of the Pulitzer Prize—winning classic A Bright Shining Lie, comes this long-awaited, magnificent epic. Here is the never-before-told story of the nuclear arms race that changed history–and of the visionary American Air Force officer Bernard Schriever, who led the...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Goliath written by Sean McFate, read by Joe Knezevich. Everything you think you know about war is wrong. War is timeless. Some things change - weapons, tactics, leadership - but our desire to go into battle does not. We are in the midst of an age of...

At 9:20 a.m. on the morning of May 30, General Groves receives a message to report to the office of the secretary of war “at once.” Stimson is waiting for him. He wants to know: has Groves selected the targets yet? So begins this suspenseful, impeccably researched history that draws on new...

Experience the epic military history of a besieged metropolis shattered by revolutionary gunpowder artillery. Perfect for an immersive commute, this dramatic chronological narrative transports you straight to the bloody ramparts of 1453. Witness the terrifying dawn of modern warfare as ancient...

The first audiobook of its kind, Mind Wars covers the ethical dilemmas and bizarre history of cutting-edge technology and neuroscience developed for military applications. As the author discusses the innovative Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the role of the intelligence community and countless university science departments in preparing the military and intelligence services for the 21st century, he also charts the future of national security.

Why did the US intelligence services fail so spectacularly to know about the Soviet Union's nuclear capabilities following World War II? As Vince Houghton, historian and curator of the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC, shows us, that disastrous failure came just a few years after the Manhattan Project's intelligence team had penetrated the Third Reich and knew every detail of the Nazi's plan for an atomic bomb. What changed and what went wrong?

Trace the thrilling technological saga and ultimate downfall of naval history's most awe-inspiring steel warships. Perfect for an engaging daily commute, this immersive deep dive transports listeners straight to the tense, thundering decks of the world's most formidable vessels. Global empires...

Step into the tense historical drama of October 1962, a gripping race against time to prevent global nuclear war. Perfect for a focused morning commute, this suspenseful narrative captures the high-stakes geopolitical chess match between the United States and the Soviet Union. Transform your...

Uncover the tense military history of the atomic age, where abstract physics ignited a chilling Cold War arms race. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this gripping narrative reveals how humanity built weapons capable of ending civilization. You will journey from secretive crash programs...

Here, for the first time, in a brilliant, panoramic portrait by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Making of the Atomic Bomb, is the definitive, often shocking story of the politics and the science behind the development of the hydrogen bomb and the birth of the Cold War. Based on secret...

Step inside the mud, fear, and fire of the Western Front. World War I Trench Warfare takes readers into one of the most brutal fighting environments in modern history, where soldiers lived beneath shellfire, slept in mud, faced poison gas, and waited for the whistle that could send them over the top into no man’s land. This gripping beginner-friendly history explores how trench warfare began, why the Western Front became locked in stalemate, and what daily life was really like for the men who endured it.

Relive the ultimate Cold War history standoff, a gripping race against time that narrowly prevented global nuclear war. Perfect for a focused commute, this harrowing true story drops you directly into the situation rooms of 1962. Watch flawed leaders navigate mutual fear, extreme pressure, and...

“A crucial study in the political manipulation of intelligence, understanding how Curveball got us into Iraq will arm us for the next round of lies coming out of Washington.”—Robert Baer, author of See No Evil: The True Story of a Ground Soldier in the CIA's War on Terrorism...

Few raids of the Second World War have captured the public imagination like Operation Chastise. Here is the full story—not the familiar headlines, but the unexpected details that reveal how ingenuity, improvisation, and human courage combined to pull off one of history’s most audacious bombing missions.

Explore how a single length of forged steel shaped the epic military history and cultural evolution of global warfare. Perfect for an engaging daily commute, this immersive deep-dive traces human conflict from soft bronze daggers to the polished steel of Renaissance duelists. Step directly onto...

Are you prepared for the unthinkable? Nuclear attacks. Invasions. Economic collapse. Martial law. If World War III broke out tomorrow, would your family survive? The World War 3 Survival Guide by Shahzad Kayani is one of the most comprehensive and realistic manuals ever written on how to survive a modern global conflict. This isn’t theory or fantasy, it’s grounded in real-world military tactics, historical lessons, and today’s evolving threats. Whether you fear invasion, nuclear fallout, power grid failure, or food shortages, this guide will show you how to stay alive and prepared.