The narrative delves into the controversial CIA enhanced interrogation program, initially believed to be a necessary response to 9/11 but ultimately characterized as torture. It reveals the complexities and moral dilemmas surrounding this divisive operation, offering insights into its implications for American values and ethics. As a primary source for the HBO Max film directed by Alex Gibney, it uncovers the darker aspects of national security measures and their impact on both individuals and society as a whole.
Christianity Today 2019 Book Award Winner This introductory guide, written by a leading expert in medieval theology and church history, offers a thorough overview of medieval biblical interpretation. After an opening chapter sketching the necessary background in patristic exegesis (especially the hermeneutical teaching of Augustine), the book progresses through the Middle Ages from the eighth to the fifteenth centuries, examining all the major movements, developments, and historical figures of the period. Rich in primary text engagement and comprehensive in scope, it is the only current, compact introduction to the whole range of medieval exegesis.
From September 11, 2001 to May 2, 2011, Osama bin Laden evaded intelligence services and special forces units, drones and hunter killer squads. The Exile tells the extraordinary inside story of that decade through the eyes of those who witnessed it: bin Laden's four wives and many children, his deputies and military strategists, his spiritual advisor, the CIA, Pakistan's ISI, and many others who have never before told their stories. Investigative journalists Cathy Scott-Clark and Adrian Levy gained unique access to Osama bin Laden's inner circle, and they recount the flight of Al Qaeda's forces and bin Laden's innocent family members, the gradual formation of ISIS by bin Laden's lieutenants, and bin Laden's rising paranoia and eroding control over his organization. They also reveal that the Bush White House knew the whereabouts of bin Laden's family and Al Qaeda's military and religious leaders, but rejected opportunities to capture them, pursuing war in the Persian Gulf instead, and offer insights into how Al Qaeda will attempt to regenerate itself in the coming years. While we think we know what happened in Abbottabad on May 2, 2011, we know little about the wilderness years that led to that shocking event. As authoritative in its scope and detail as it is propuslively readable, The Exile is a landmark work of investigation and reporting.
On 26th November 2008 the Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Mumbai is besieged by
Pakistani Islamists, armed with explosives and machine guns. For three days,
guests and staff of the hotel are trapped as the terrorists run amok. On 29th
November commandos launch Operation Black Tornado. The world holds its breath.
The gripping account details the harrowing 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, where Lashkar-e-Toiba militants targeted the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, leading to a 68-hour siege that resulted in 31 deaths. The narrative highlights the bravery of staff and guests, including Mallika Jagad and general manager Binny Kang, who worked to save lives amidst chaos. Journalists Cathy Scott-Clark and Adrian Levy combine a thorough understanding of regional politics with a compelling storytelling style, creating a suspenseful and tragic real-life thriller.
The book of our time is now in paperback: Deception exposes the truth about
how the West allowed Pakistan to bring nuclear arms to the very rogue states
and terrorist organizations that today threaten to destabilize the entire
world.
