The New York Times bestselling author of the acclaimed Dark Invasion, channels Erik Larson and Ben Macintyre in this riveting biography of Betty Pack, the dazzling American debutante who became an Allied spy during WWII and was hailed by OSS chief General "Wild Bill" Donovan as "the greatest unsung heroine of the war."
Betty Pack was charming, beautiful, and intelligent--and she knew it. As an agent for Britain's MI-6 and then America's OSS during World War II, these qualities proved crucial to her success. This is the remarkable story of this "Mata Hari from Minnesota" (Time) and the passions that ruled her tempestuous life--a life filled with dangerous liaisons and death-defying missions vital to the Allied victory.
For decades, much of Betty's career working for MI-6 and the OSS remained classified. Through access to recently unclassified files, Howard Blum discovers the truth about the attractive blond, codenamed "Cynthia," who seduced diplomats and military attaches across the globe in exchange for ciphers and secrets; cracked embassy safes to steal codes; and obtained the Polish notebooks that proved key to Alan Turing's success with Operation Ultra.
Beneath Betty's cool, professional determination, Blum reveals a troubled woman conflicted by the very traits that made her successful: her lack of deep emotional connections and her readiness to risk everything. The Last Goodnight is a mesmerizing, provocative, and moving portrait of an exceptional heroine whose undaunted courage helped to save the world.
Автор: Blum, Otto Название: Personen- und guterbahnhofe ISBN: 366212677X ISBN-13(EAN): 9783662126776 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 12413.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Blum, David The Guarneri Quartet Название: Art of quartet playing ISBN: 0801494567 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780801494567 Издательство: Wiley EDC Рейтинг: Цена: 3087.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This collection of conversations with the Guarneri members explores all the most important facets of chamber-music playing.
Автор: Boll, Heinrich Название: Lost Honour Of Katharina Blum ISBN: 0749398981 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780749398989 Издательство: Random House - Penguin Рейтинг: Цена: 1319.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: FROM THE WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE FOR LITERATUREKatharina Blum is pretty, bright, hard-working and at the centre of a big city scandal when she falls in love with a young radical on the run from the police.
Автор: Blume, Judy Название: Judy Blume`s Fudge Box Set ISBN: 0142409065 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780142409060 Издательство: Random House (USA) Цена: 3674.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The complete five-book set of Judy Blume's classic bestselling Fudge books! In this perfect back-to-school box set you'll find: - Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing - Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great - Superfudge - Fudge-a-Mania - Double Fudge
For almost fifty years, the incredible wit and humor of Peter Hatcher and his mischievous brother Fudge have been captivating and delighting readers - not to mention making them laugh out loud. These books are a classroom favorite as well as the perfect gift for an elementary aged-child dealing with the universal experience of grade school - or any adult looking for a classic read by a classic author.
Автор: Gjerde, Jon Cobbs, Elizabeth A. Blum, Edward Название: Major problems in american history ISBN: 1305585305 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781305585300 Издательство: Cengage Learning Рейтинг: Цена: 10928.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Designed to encourage critical thinking about history, the MAJOR PROBLEMS IN AMERICAN HISTORY series introduces you to both primary sources and analytical essays on important topics in U.S. history. This collection serves as the primary anthology for the introductory survey course, covering the subject�s entire chronological span. Comprehensive topical coverage includes politics, economics, labor, gender, culture, and social trends. The fourth edition has been revised to reflect two new historiographical trends: the emergence of the history of religion as an exceptionally lively field and the internationalization of American history. Several chapters include images, songs, and poems to give you a better �feel� for the time period and events under discussion. Key pedagogical elements of the Major Problems format have been retained: chapter introductions, headnotes, and suggested readings.
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