Bøger af Edward Mickolus

Spying in the United States began during the Revolutionary War, with George Washington as the first director of American intelligence and Benedict Arnold as the first turncoat. The history of American espionage is full of intrigue, failures and triumphs--and motives honorable and corrupt. Several notorious spies became household names--Aldrich Ames, Robert Hanssen, the Walkers, the Rosenbergs--and were the subjects of major motion pictures and television series. Many others have received less attention. This book summarizes hundreds of cases of espionage for and against U.S. interests and offers suggestions for further reading. Milestones in the history of American counterintelligence are noted. Charts describe the motivations of traitors, American targets of foreign intelligence services and American traitors and their foreign handlers. A former member of the U.S. intelligence community, the author discusses trends in intelligence gathering and what the future may hold. An annotated bibliography is provided, written by Hayden Peake, curator of the Historical Intelligence Collection of the Central Intelligence Agency.

Insight emerges when you least expect it, and inspiration surfaces in surprising shapes and sizes-like a tiny scrap of paper tucked inside an after-dinner treat. If you've ever held the remains of a fortune cookie in your hands, you know the varying levels of bizarre and brilliant that encapsulate the wide array of one-liners. In Food with Thought, prolific author Edward Mickolus presents 2,230 fortunes, collected from friends and family over the past fifty years, which he organizes into six categories, including advice, personal qualities, and predictions. Whether you're looking for a motivational quote, life advice, or just a funny phrase, this comprehensive compilation has plenty of quips and sayings to please everyone, making it a great gift idea. Perhaps you need to hear that "your skill and confidence are an unconquered army," or be reminded that though "movies have pause buttons, friends do not." Whatever you seek, chances are good that you will find it in these pages.

This collection of personal essays details adventures, advice, and experiences of generations of CIA analytic, support, and technical officers.

This is the 21st in a series of chronologies of international and domestic terrorist attacks and global, regional, and individual government and private responses. The author, Edward Mickolus, wrote the first doctoral dissertation on international terrorism while earning an M.A., M.Phil, and Ph.D. from Yale University. He then served in analytical, operational, management, and staff positions in the Central Intelligence Agency for 33 years, where he was CIA's first full-time analyst on international terrorism; analyzed African political, economic, social, military, and leadership issues; wrote political-psychological assessments of world leaders; and managed collection, counterintelligence, and covert action programs against terrorists, drug traffickers, weapons proliferators, and hostile espionage services. He founded Vinyard Software, Inc., (vinyardsoftware.com) whose International Terrorism Data Center provides the best publicly-available data on terrorists and events around the world. Visit his website at EdwardMickolus.com.

Briefing-a specialized form of public speaking tailored to a powerful audience, such as presidents, CEOs, and generals-requires developing a specific use of skills. In Briefing for the Board Room and the Situation Room, novice and seasoned briefers will explore such issues as: - How do you get past your nervousness? - How do you determine the needs of an audience? - How does the environment affect the likelihood of an effective briefing? - How do you organize a briefing and otherwise prepare it? - What makes for an effective handout, graphic, talking point, and visual? - How should you answer questions? - How does your personal speaking style affect your effectiveness? - What should you do after the briefing is over? This guidebook gives you clear, straightforward tips and techniques to make you a confident, effective briefer who will be invited back by your audiences. About the Author Dr. Edward Mickolus is the President of Vinyard Software, Inc. He served a 33-year career with the Central Intelligence Agency, has written 30 books, and has taught intelligence tradecraft courses at numerous federal agencies. "I loved the book and wish I had it 40 years ago! Very comprehensive and while somewhat slanted towards intelligence briefings (no surprise there), I think it provides valuable information for any setting. It was informative and a pleasure to read. Loved the mnemonic SUCCESS. "Know your audience" is so critical." --Robert M. Heffernan, Lt.Col., USAF (Retired), former Command Briefing Officer, HQ 13th AF, who briefed General Norman Schwarzkopf "Where was this book when I was a young, introverted CIA analyst stumbling over my words? It took me many painful years to learn all of the things covered so well here by Ed Mickolus--from strategies for handling nerves to follow-up after the briefing. Skill at briefing can put your career on the fast track. Lack of skill can sink it even faster. This book is a must-read for anyone who must face a conference table full of VIPs. It will even tell you why your hands are sweating." --Susan Hasler, former speechwriter for three Directors of Central Intelligence and author of Intelligence, Project Half Sheep, and The Flat Bureaucrat "Dr. Mickolus is a sure-footed guide to the techniques for effective oral presentations and careful study of this book will repay the reader many times over." --Dr. Michael D. Smith quondam briefer of The President's Daily Brief

This is the 20th in a series of chronologies of international and domestic terrorist attacks and global, regional, and individual government and private responses. The author, Edward Mickolus, wrote the first doctoral dissertation on international terrorism while earning an M.A., M.Phil, and Ph.D. from Yale University. He then served in analytical, operational, management, and staff positions in the Central Intelligence Agency for 33 years, where he was CIA''s first full-time analyst on international terrorism; analyzed African political, economic, social, military, and leadership issues; wrote political-psychological assessments of world leaders; and managed collection, counterintelligence, and covert action programs against terrorists, drug traffickers, weapons proliferators, and hostile espionage services. He founded Vinyard Software, Inc., (vinyardsoftware.com) whose International Terrorism Data Center provides the best publicly-available data on terrorists and events around the world. Visit his website at EdwardMickolus.com.

Collection of personal essays detailing the adventures, advice, and experience of generations of CIA support and technical officers.

Organised by region and country, this volume covers domestic and international incidents around the world, outlining significant trends. The single-year format allows readers access to the most up-to-date information on terrorism, while geographic focus more easily facilitates regional comparison.

This fourth comprehensive study of international terrorist attacks covers 2017, during which the Islamic State suffered continued reversals yet retained its status as the most active, well-financed and well-armed terrorist group worldwide. Organised by region and country, the study covers domestic and international incidents around the world, outlining significant trends.

This third comprehensive study of international terrorist attacks covers 2016, during which the Islamic State suffered several battlefield reversals but still continued its status as the most active, well-financed and well-armed terrorist group worldwide. Regionally- and country-organized, the study covers domestic and international incidents, outlining several trends.

This second comprehensive chronology of international terrorist attacks covers three eventful years during which the Islamic State supplanted al Qaeda as the most active, well financed and well armed terrorist group worldwide. Domestic and international incidents around the globe are covered, outlining several trends and exploding a number of media myths.

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