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Iran . . . From a cradle of civilization to a state sponsor of terrorism, it's been a political hot spot not just for decades, but for thousands of years. Now, the urgent issue for Western nations is the extent of Iran's nuclear capabilities. Is Iran developing an atomic bomb? If so, should we do something to stop it? Who is "we," and precisely what would "something" be? And how much would "something" cost, and to whom?To begin to understand the dynamics at play in these urgent questions, it helps to trace the events of Iran's past. This brief, digestible timeline for both amateurs and experts is written with the voice of over forty years of experience years in the US Intelligence Community, giving special emphasis to the past few decades and recent events. Come journey with us through the kaleidoscope of Iran's past to explore the challenges that face today's Western nations.

What do the main intelligence agencies do and where do they operate? How do they recruit personnel? What are real life honey pots and sleeper agents? What about truth serums and enhanced interrogations? And what are the most common foibles of popular spy fiction? With the voice of over forty years of experience in the Intelligence Community, Bayard & Holmes answer these questions and share information on espionage history, firearms of spycraft, tradecraft techniques, and the personalities and personal challenges of the men and women behind the myths. Though crafted with advice and specific tips for writers, SPYCRAFT: Essentials is for anyone who wants to learn more about the inner workings of the Shadow World. "As a writer, I'm always looking for those books that open my eyes to the shadowy ways the world truly works. I found just such a resource in the insightful, well-researched, and oftentimes humorous book by Bayard and Holmes, SPYCRAFT: Essentials. For any author, this is the new bible for crafting stories of espionage. It's also perfect for anyone who wants to know the lengths nations will go to keep or steal secrets and the methods they will use to do so. This is a bombshell of a book.">"Bayard & Holmes have done readers and writers of the espionage genre a great service. This tome illuminates the 'inside baseball' terminology often used, providing valuable context to the reader. Importantly, they do not just focus on the CIA, but go broader and cover differences in other parts of the US Intelligence Community. From novices to experts, I suspect everyone will find something in this book that they did not know before.">"Bayard and Holmes have done the unprecedented: crafted a fully informative, while wholly unclassified, overview on American spycraft with a special focus on preparing novelists for realistic scene writing. That said, this little treasure should not be limited to writers. Because it delivers solid, valuable information as a comprehensive primer on how the Intelligence Community really operates, SPYCRAFT: Essentials is a must-read for all involved Americans.">"An instant classic. Detailed, insightful, and authentic, SPYCRAFT: Essentials for Writers is my go-to reference for all things espionage.">"An essential addition to every thriller writer's library. If you want to know how the Intelligence Community really works, read SPYCRAFT: Essentials and you'll get it right every time. Piper Bayard and Jay Holmes know their stuff!" Diane Capri, Award Winning New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of the Hunt for Jack Reacher series