In 1982, he joined the washington post to help cover the reagan white house. The winner of the pulitzer prize for his previous book, the dead hand. This is a breakthrough book in intelligence writing, drawing on cia operational cables. He returned to tampa, florida, and retired as a captain from the hillsborough county sheriffs office after twentyseven years of service. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Hoffmans real skill is in turning the details of archive research into pageturning prose as compelling as any work of espionage fiction. Aug 28, 2017 at 85, john le carre emerges with a sequel to the spy who came in from the cold. David hoffmanns most popular book is the complete illustrated holistic herbal. Tolkachevs daring exploits are described in riveting detail in david e. Patrick hoffman has worked for over a decade as a private investigator, and as an investigator for the san francisco public defenders office. Medical herbalism contains comprehensive information concerning the identification and use of medicinal plants by chemical structure and physiological effect, the art and science of making herbal medicine, the limitations and potential of viewing herbs chemically, and the challenge to current research paradigms posed by complex plant medicines. Hoffmans the billion dollar spy the billion dollar spy is one of the best spy stories to come out of the cold war and all the more riveting. Fbi former sailor sentenced to 30 years in prison for. The pocket mentor grew out of his empathy for young people who have taken jobs in the world of business but do not have a clear idea of what the business world is about he says he used to be one of them.
This spellbinding story pulses with the dramatic tension of running an agent in sovietera moscowwhere the kgb is ubiquitous and cia officers and russian assets are prey. Set in north carolina just before fall, the story opens with darl moody, a simple man who doesnt give a wet sack of sht what the state considered poaching. Hoffman is an unforgettable journey into cold war espionage. Paul hoffman presenting at cusp conference 2009 paul hoffman born march 30, 1956 1 is the president and ceo of the liberty science center in jersey city, new jersey. Random house audio, unabridged, digital download, 12 hrs. Two poachers, both trespassing on private land, accidentally cross paths, kicking off this killer plot from david joy. At 85, john le carre emerges with a sequel to the spy who. Aug 04, 2015 the dialogue espionage classics series began in 2010 with the purpose of bringing back classic outofprint spy stories that should never be forgotten. Author interview harry hoffman, author of the pocket mentor. Best sellers bookstores most popular bookbag rent books sell books. In october 1982, the fbi received notice from the cia that was as cryptic as it was chilling. Apart from that he has published a couple of other popular books. David hoffman has written one of the best reallife spy stories ever told.
Its been twentyseven years since bestselling author david hagberg first introduced readers to kirk mcgarvey. The author, tod hoffman, does a good job in the comparison and contrast of oriental and western european motivations and values. Hoffman displays a true gift for making chemistry and physiology easy to understand. Holistic herbal a safe and practical guide to making and using herbal remedies david hoffmann. Date published 1978 keywords humor cartoons comic strips funny pages comics jokes laughter humorous satire wit comedy parody mad magazine alfred e. Hoffman david emanuel hoffman is an american journalist and writer who was awarded the pulitzer prize in 2010 for the dead hand, a book about the nuclear arms race. A true story of cold war espionage and betrayal david e. Larry chin and chinas penetration of the cia by tod hoffman isbn. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Andrea hoffmann author and journalist writes about women who fight for their rights and their freedom. End game by david hagberg its been twentyseven years since bestselling author david hagberg first introduced readers to kirk mcgarvey.
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He was one of americas most exciting and secretive generalsthe man franklin roosevelt made his top spy in world war ii. The untold story of the cold war arms race and its dangerous legacy 2009, washington post contributing editor hoffman has strong. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. A washington post notable book of the year it was the height of the cold war, and a dangerous time to be stationed in the soviet union. Books by david hoffmann author of the complete illustrated. I learned in vietnam that i had to put certain things behind a door. Medical herbalism, david hoffmann shop online for books. Hoffman recommends the best books on espionage posted on 7th august 2018 by martha greengrass david hoffman, the author of our nonfiction book of the month for august the billion dollar spy, considers why espionage remains vital today and recommends some of the best further reading on spying. Author interview harry hoffman, author of the pocket.
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Hoffman uses real facts to tell a strangerthanfiction tale. Hoffman covered ronald reagans 1980 presidential campaign for the knightridder newspapers. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Hoffmans outstanding tale about one extraordinary russian spy for the us. You spend a lot of time trying to keep that door shut, for the rest of your life. It hits the sweet spot between pageturning thriller and solidly researched history even the footnotes are informative and then becomes something more, a shrewd character. Medical herbalism by david hoffmann overdrive rakuten. Those rules may actually be a reason that david hoffmans the billion dollar spy, about adolf tolkachev, a soviet radar expert who spied for the c. According to court records and the evidence at trial, hoffman is a u. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your. It took tolkachev a year to get the cias attention. During his time at the public defenders office he worked in the homicide unit, where he was the investigator in numerous murder trials that resulted in not guilty verdicts. In end game, the twentieth novel in hagbergs series, mcgarvey must face off. Hoffman is a distinguished journalist and winner of the pulitzer prize.
At the beginning of the book hoffman briefly describes chins ultimate vulnerability, his children. Jul 07, 2015 a thoroughly researched excavation of an astoundingly important and sadly sacrificed spy for the cia during the low point of the 1970s. Medical herbalism, david hoffmann shop online for books in. David hoffman has 26 books on goodreads with 1973 ratings. David michael hoffman born january 18, 1945 is an american author, political commentator, television project director and media activist he is the founder. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The dialogue espionage classics series began in 2010 with the purpose of bringing back classic outofprint spy stories that should never be forgotten. Irvine essay question on our facebook page where fellow bookworms are always glad to help.
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