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***SOON TO BE A MAJOR HOLLYWOOD FILM DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER NOLAN***WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR NONFICTION 'Reads like a thriller, gripping and terrifying' Sunday TimesPhysicist and polymath, as familiar with Hindu scriptures as he was with quantum mechanics, J. Robert Oppenheimer - director of the Manhattan Project that developed the atomic bomb - was the most famous scientist of his generation. In their meticulous and riveting biography, Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin reveal a brilliant, ambitious, complex and flawed man, profoundly involved with some of the momentous events of the twentieth century.

New York Times Bestseller ”Enestående, tryllebindende og virkelig skræmmende … hver eneste skridt er ladet medspænding … fantastisk.” The New York Times Historien om Tjernobyl er langt mere kompleks, mere menneskelig og mere skræmmende end myten om det sovjetiske rige. I denne afgørende og afslørende bog, der bygger på interviews, breve, uudgivne memoirer og dokumenter fra nyligt åbne arkiver, bringer Adam Higginbotham katastrofen i 1986 til live gennem øjnene af de mænd og kvinder, der var vidner til ulykken. Det er en historie, der i mange år har været omdiskuteret, og som fra start til slut har været indhyllet i hemmeligheder, propaganda og vildledende informationer. Med”Tjernobyl. Den ufortalte historie” præsenterer Adam Higginbotham et uforglemmeligt og dybdegående portræt af verdens værste atomkatastrofe, som samtidig er skræmmende relevant i vores dages diskussioner om klimaforandringer og energikrise.

Historisk spændingsroman om kapløbet om at skabe verdens første atombombe. LOS ALAMOS, JULI 1945. I et ørkenlandskab i New Mexico kæmper en række af verdens førende atomforskere med at konstruere det våben, som vil ændre verden for altid. Deriblandt Niels Bohr og en ung dansk ingeniør, David Adler. For David Adler bliver kapløbet om at udvikle atombomben et personligt drama om magt, hemmeligheder og kærlighed. Ligesom Niels Bohr må Adler træffe et valg i et moralsk dilemma med uoverskuelige konsekvenser. Steffen Jacobsen fik i 2013 sit store gennembrud med Trofæ, den første af en række spændingsromaner med makkerparret Michael Sander og Lene Jensen. "Er man til krimi, spænding og storstilede forbryderjagter, er man i godt selskab hos Steffen Jacobsen. Hans seje politifolk og detektiver sætter alle sejl til med risiko for liv og lemmer for at opklare de blodige, voldsomme og tilsyneladende usammenhængende hændelser, der udgør Jacobsens komplekse plot. Hans krimier er page-turners i bogstavelig forstand - og det kan være problematisk, for de er ikke korte!" - Fra portrættet på forfatterweb.dk

Carl Hamilton og OP5 må se i øjnene, at Operation Dragon Fire,som skulle forhindre, at en atomsprængladning blev smuglet ud af Rusland, havde været et vildspor. Carl var blevet snydt. Mens de svenske elite soldater havde haft travlt med nedslagtningenaf smuglerne, havde internationale våbenhandlere en anden og betydeligt mere vellykket aktion i gang.Fejltagelsen bliver tilfældigt opdaget, fordi en stædig kriminalinspektør og en dygtig retsmediciner bliver ved med atgrave i, hvorfor en sund og rask 30-årig langturschauffør er død – og dermed indledes et hændelses forløb, som meget snart passerer grænsen for, hvad der kan rummes i en almindeligpolitiefterforskning. Svenske love synes ikke mere at gælde, for de endelige beslutninger træffes i Pentagon, på betryggende afstand af den operative virkelighed, som Carl må kæmpe med i den libyske ørken. Her er det hans opgave sammen med PLO at forhindre den lille aggressive ørkenstat i at blive en atommagt.Jan Guillou tager fermt og gennemresearchet hånd om verdenssituationen ... Med “Den tabte sejr” er Jan Guillou mere nødvendig end nogensinde.AktueltDet lykkes Carl Hamiltons skaber – Jan Guillou – at fastholdelæseren solidt i en til stadighed fortættet spænding, der også når ud i de finere detaljer i efterretningsofficerens til tider nogetomtumlede privatliv.Jydske VestkystenGuillou er en næsten genial plotmager, som formår at flette flere politiske perspektiver ind i sine thrillers.Politiken

"Every generation, a journalist has looked deep into the heart of the nuclear military establishment: the technologies, the safeguards, the plans, and the risks. These projects are vital to how we understand the world we really live in: where one nuclear missile begets one in return; where the choreography of the world's end requires massive decisions made on seconds-notice, with information that is only as good as the intelligence we have. Annie Jacobsen's Nuclear War: A Scenario explores this ticking clock scenario, based on dozens of new interviews with military and civilian experts who have built the weapons; created the response plans; and been responsible for those decisions should they need to have been made. Nuclear War: A Scenario is unlike any other book in its depth and urgency"--

Code stoned. Debug sober. Document drunk. And never trust the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.Michael Luis Bolaño is the scion of Mexican oil wealth gone to rut in Texas. Sherman Spartacus Katz is the hyperliterate son of evangelical eccentrics from the North Georgia mountains. One hopes to restore what's been lost, the other to attain what never was. Together at a major Technical Institute they are trained as engineers; together in the dark they study forbidden teachings. By graduation, they're formidably competent, and wholly rogue.Michael hopes to unwind an operation grown too large for comfort, but not until they've finally cleaned their money and moved it into the banking system. Sherman stays awake for days on meth, building baroque machines, designing powerful drug analogues, and chasing scientific glory. The DEA and FBI circle, aware that there's something rotten in Atlanta. A bulk LSD sale goes sideways, but opens new opportunities of an entirely different nature. Carried away by events increasingly beyond their control, the two find themselves targets of governments, industry, and old friends unable to resist the allure of incredible power.They meanwhile talk ceaseless smack, seek out spergy love, deal with sadistic professors, supercharge wheelchairs, hack compulsively, and avoid a possibly demoniacal snapping turtle. midnight's simulacra is a picaresque technical thriller.

Commander Paul Davidson is not a submariner himself, but through detailed research, wide reading, and lengthy discussions with current and former submarine commanding officers, he has written a most comprehensive and interesting account of the capabilities and utilization of the submarine as both a tactical and strategic weapon over the past 100 years. His book gives the reader a unique insight into the world of the undersea warrior. - Commodore Michael Dunne AM RAN Retd.This book presents a comprehensive exploration of the Australian submarine service within the broader context of global submarine warfare history. Delving into extensive research and literature, it meticulously traces the evolution and operational trajectory of submarines, spanning from their rudimentary forms a century ago to their pivotal roles in both World Wars, the Cold War era, and the contemporary proliferation of conventional and nuclear-powered submarines across various naval fleets worldwide.A focal point of analysis is the in-depth examination of the renowned 'Perisher' course, illuminating the training regimen for submarine commanders. Through insightful interviews with multiple Australian captains, the book extracts valuable lessons on effective leadership that transcend maritime warfare.Throughout its narrative, the book interweaves historical anecdotes highlighting the formidable potency of submarines as formidable instruments of war, capable of serving as deterrents and, if necessary, as destructive forces. Consequently, it provides a timely and pertinent overview of the burgeoning significance of submarines within the landscape of international naval conflicts.Paul Davidson did national service as an Air Force officer in the Vietnam War era, before spending 15 years as a clinical psychologist in Australia and New Zealand, and 30 years as a university business educator, including six years teaching in the Royal Australian Naval Staff College at HMAS Penguin. More recently he served as a naval officer in the Submarine branch and instructor in the Australian Defence College, and in naval strategy. He published academic papers and widely recommended books in the field of Management, Human Resource Management, and Project Management. Now, he has brought his scholarship to bear as an amateur naval historian, in writing about Australian Submarines and their place in the history of naval warfare.

Origins of the Nevada Test Site was written in conjunction with the 50th anniversary commemoration of the Nevada Test Site. The history was released at the official celebration held in Las Vegas, Nevada, on December 18, 2000, fifty years after President Harry S. Truman formally designated the site as the location for conducting nuclear weapons tests within the continental United States.

Admiral Wilhelm Canaris, Adolf Hitler's chief of military intelligence, accomplished something that neither President Franklin D. Roosevelt nor Prime Minister Winston Churchill could ever achieve - he saved the lives of hundreds Jewish refugees and other racial and political undesirables by rescuing them from Nazi Germany and other Nazi-occupied countries. Admiral Canaris is a page-turning story of one of the most important and least likely saboteurs within the Third Reich.

"Nuclear Medicine Research Scientometric Mapping" by N. Rathika is an in-depth exploration of the field of nuclear medicine and the latest advancements in research using scientometric mapping. This book covers various topics, including radiopharmaceuticals, positron emission tomography (PET), single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), molecular imaging, radioisotopes, cancer, thyroid, neuroimaging, cardiovascular, theranostics, PET/CT, SPECT/CT, image reconstruction, dosimetry, radiation safety, radiobiology, radiopharmacy, targeted therapy, biomarkers, pharmacokinetics, radiomics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, big data, medical physics, nuclear medicine technologists, patient care, quality control, clinical trials, evidence-based practice, health economics, regulatory affairs, intellectual property, open access, bibliometrics, H-index, impact factor, citation analysis, research collaboration, scientific writing, and publication ethics.The book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research in the field of nuclear medicine, with a particular focus on scientometric mapping. It explores the use of scientometric techniques to analyze and visualize the research landscape in nuclear medicine, including the identification of key trends, hot topics, and emerging research areas. The book also covers the use of various imaging techniques, including PET and SPECT, in the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases such as cancer, thyroid, and cardiovascular diseases.The book provides a detailed discussion of various aspects of nuclear medicine research, including quality control, clinical trials, evidence-based practice, health economics, regulatory affairs, intellectual property, open access, bibliometrics, H-index, impact factor, citation analysis, research collaboration, scientific writing, and publication ethics. It also provides insights into the use of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning in nuclear medicine research and their potential applications.Overall, "Nuclear Medicine Research Scientometric Mapping" is an essential read for researchers, practitioners, and students in the field of nuclear medicine and related disciplines who are interested in the latest advancements and trends in the field.

"Who were the German scientists who worked on atomic bombs during World War II for Hitler's regime? And how did they justify themselves afterwards? Examining the global influence of the German uranium project and the postwar reaction to the scientists involved, Mark Walker explores the enduring impact of 'Hitler's bomb'"--

Housewives, hard hats, and an Ohio town's restoration of the radioactive wasteland in its backyardIn 1984, a uranium leak at Ohio's outdated Fernald Feed Materials Production Center highlighted the decades of harm inflicted on Cold War communities by negligent radioactive waste disposal. Casey A. Huegel tells the story of the unlikely partnership of grassroots activists, regulators, union workers, and politicians that responded to the event with a new kind of environmental movement.The community group Fernald Residents for Environmental Safety and Health (FRESH) drew on the expertise of national organizations while maintaining its autonomy and focus on Fernald. Leveraging local patriotism and employment concerns, FRESH recruited blue-collar allies into an innovative program that fought for both local jobs and a healthier environment. Fernald's transformation into a nature reserve with an on-site radioactive storage facility reflected the political compromises that left waste sites improved yet imperfect. At the same time, FRESH's outsized influence transformed how the government scaled down the Cold War weapons complex, enforced health and safety standards, and reckoned with the immense environmental legacy of the nuclear arms race.A compelling history of environmental mobilization, Cleaning Up the Bomb Factory details the diverse goals and mixed successes of a groundbreaking activist movement.

“In Nuclear War: A Scenario, Annie Jacobsen gives us a vivid picture of what could happen if our nuclear guardians fail…Terrifying.”—Wall Street Journal There is only one scenario other than an asteroid strike that could end the world as we know it in a matter of hours: nuclear war. And one of the triggers for that war would be a nuclear missile inbound toward the United States.   Every generation, a journalist has looked deep into the heart of the nuclear military establishment: the technologies, the safeguards, the plans, and the risks. These investigations are vital to how we understand the world we really live in—where one nuclear missile will beget one in return, and where the choreography of the world’s end requires massive decisions made on seconds’ notice with information that is only as good as the intelligence we have.   Pulitzer Prize finalist Annie Jacobsen’s Nuclear War: A Scenario explores this ticking-clock scenario, based on dozens of exclusive new interviews with military and civilian experts who have built the weapons, have been privy to the response plans, and have been responsible for those decisions should they have needed to be made. Nuclear War: A Scenario examines the handful of minutes after a nuclear missile launch. It is essential reading, and unlike any other book in its depth and urgency.

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The Manhattan Project began a new era in warfare, one that has a far-reaching impact on the health of the environment and human society. In this detailed book, an environmental engineer with more than 50 years of experience in this sector describes the layers of nuclear weapons production and how they continue to change and shape the world we live in. This book describes the history of the uranium industry from the 1930s to the present, focusing on the Western U.S. as well as six major nuclear weapons production facilities in the U.S. and one in Siberia, Russia that have altered the environments in which they reside.Environmental Legacy of the Manhattan Project will appeal to military history enthusiasts, particularly those attracted to the development of the uranium industry. It offers a deep dive into the complex and secretive world of nuclear weapons production and the subsequent growth of commercial nuclear power plants. Readers with an interest in the scientific, political, and environmental aspects of nuclear warfare will find the book informative. Additionally, the book raises important ethical questions about the continuing production of nuclear weapons that all individuals should concern themselves with.

Mushroom Cloud, a fact-based historical novel, is the first book of The First Strike Trilogy: USA and the Soviet Union are building nuclear arms for a face off in a potential nuclear war in the late 1950's and early 1960's. "This novel is so important for everyone who cares about nuclear disarmament because as philosopher George Santayana wrote "Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it."~ Melissa Burch, Bestselling & Award Winning Author My Journey Through War and PeaceFor a decade, Dr. Caleb young, a gifted physicist and chief science officer for the CIA, had shaded National Intelligence Estimates and Rand reports on war gaming. He wanted to thwart the US military's push for a nuclear first strike. Soviet GRU Colonel Oleg Penkovsky had passed information to Young at more than one Pugwash Peace Conference, revealing how inept Soviet capabilities were. A US preemptive strike would destroy the earth's ozone layer.Dr. Young, secretly an Einstein schooled pacifist, felt a personal obligation to prevent a globally destructive nuclear war. However, the realities of US nuclear superiority were progressively becoming harder to manage. By mid-1953, the United States had 1,169 deliverable atomic bombs. It could drop them with 160 B-36 heavy bombers and 350 B-47 medium bombers. The Soviet Union had 120 atomic bombs that could only be delivered to the US by a handful of one-way TU-4A experimental bombers through thousands of F-86 Sabres. By 1962, the US had more than 3,000 thermonuclear warheads and 5,000 tactical nuclear weapons. U-2 flights and Corona satellite images were exposing Khrushchev's lies about "grinding out missiles like sausages." The US had a 17-1 advantage in deliverable warheads.The Soviets intercontinental ballistic missiles (only four were verified) took four hours to prepare for launch. US B-52s could easily destroy them from fail- safe points with a pair of 20 megaton bombs. Even more ominously, the Thor and Jupiter intermediate range ballistic missiles could deliver warheads in less than 8 minutes after launch from England, Turkey, or Italy. The US could locate and destroy the Soviets' 150 round- trip bombers before they left Soviet runways. Soviet SSBN subs were noisy and had to surface to fire missiles. They were easy prey for the US Navy. In late October 1962, President John F Kennedy stopped the US military from initiating a first strike. It came to be known as the "Cuban Missile Crisis." "We lost" Air Force general Curtis Lemay shouted at Kennedy. Military leaders wanted a nuclear war that day while they had a clear first strike advantage.Now the Department of Justice (DOJ) has many questions, and they believe Dr. Caleb Young has the answers. Nicholas Katzenbach, the DOJ's chief deputy, is ready to prosecute Dr. Young on trumped up espionage charges. And he wants to know about the CIA's involvement in the November 22, 1963, assassination of President Kennedy.

One high-altitude nuclear detonation will create a massive electromagnetic pulse that can bring down the U.S. national power grid and keep it down for many months, perhaps a year or longer. Americans would instantly find themselves without running water, food, refrigeration, lights, phones, functioning toilets and sewage systems, air conditioning and heating, transportation (no gasoline), and without access to their bank accounts or medical services. A nuclear high-altitude electromagnetic pulse will damage and destroy the modern electronic devices required to run U.S. critical national infrastructure; it will also disable the Emergency Power Systems and active Emergency Core Cooling Systems at dozens of U.S. nuclear power plants, causing the meltdown of their nuclear reactors. All legislative efforts to protect the grid and critical national infrastructure from electromagnetic pulse have been blocked by the electric and nuclear utilities, as well as by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

From the acclaimed novelist and screenwriter of The Theory of Everything comes a revisionist look at the period immediately following Winston Churchill's ascendancy to Prime Minister--soon to be a major motion picture starring Gary Oldman. May 1940. Britain is at war, Winston Churchill has unexpectedly been promoted to Prime Minister, the horrors of Blitzkreig witness one western European Democracy fall after another in rapid succession. Facing this horror, with pen in hand and typist-secretary at the ready, Churchill wonders what words could capture the public mood when the invasion of Britain seems mere hours away.It is this fascinating period that Anthony McCarten captures in this deeply researched and wonderfully written new book, The Darkest Hour. A day-by-day (and often hour-by-hour) narrative of this crucial moment in history provides a revisionist look at Churchill--a man plagued by doubt through those turbulent weeks--but who emerged having made himself into the iconic, lionized figure we remember.

The enormous effort-called the Manhattan Project-that produced the world's first atomic bomb was supposed to be the best kept secret of World War II. And the Project's Los Alamos, New Mexico site where the bomb was perfected was supposed to have the tightest security of the project's other 37 installations across the United States. Even the vice president, Harry S. Truman, was kept in the dark initially until fate propelled him into the fray. But this was an illusion. Evidence from Soviet and American sources have proven that at least three-and as many as six-Communist spies penetrated the security system at Los Alamos and shared the secret of the atomic bomb with the Stalin regime in the Soviet Union before the end of World War II. Historian Richard Melzer now sheds new light on how security at Los Alamos broke down-not by examining this isolated site in New Mexico from the outside as many other authors have-but from within Los Alamos itself. Using interviews, memoirs, and formerly confidential files Melzer shows that spies quite easily obtained security clearances, gained access to top secret information, and carried this information to their Soviet contacts without a hitch. What Melzer tells us about the flaws of security in the past might well help those in charge of security today as the United States grapples with these problems in the aftermath of the Chinese espionage scandal that rocked Los Alamos and the American intelligence. Photographs, index, bibliography.