The journey from an awkward, horse-loving child to a successful Olympic coach and entrepreneur unfolds through 16 transformative "gates to brilliance." Blending memoir with motivational self-improvement, the author shares personal experiences and insights that inspire readers to unlock their own potential. Each gate represents a key lesson learned along the way, offering a unique blend of storytelling and practical guidance for those seeking to enhance their lives.
Focusing on the evolution of the European Security and Defence Policy, this book offers an insightful analysis of arms trade policy and the pivotal decision to engage in the Iraq War in 2003. It presents a detailed examination of the processes of Europeanization, highlighting the complexities and negotiations involved in shaping contemporary security strategies within Europe.
The Cotswold Olimpick Games, a cherished tradition since the 17th century, are celebrated through a collection of poems, songs, and memoirs in this facsimile edition of 'Annalia Dubrensia.' This book honors the games and their founder, Captain Robert Dover, while providing insights into the historical and cultural significance of the events held annually in Chipping Campden. Edited by AB Grosart, it features comprehensive notes that enhance the reader's understanding of the Cotswolds' rich heritage.
Intelligence agencies are reflections of the societies they serve. No surprise, then, that modern spies and the agencies they work for are fixated on the internet and electronic communications. These same officials also struggle with notions of privacy, appropriateness, national boundaries and the problem of disinformation. They are citizens of both somewhere and nowhere, serving a national public yet confronting spies who operate across borders. These adversaries are utilizing new technologies that offer a transnational anonymity. Meanwhile, ordinary people are keen to be protected from threats, but equally keen - basing their understanding of intelligence on news and popular culture - to avoid over-reach by authorities believed to have near-God-like powers. This is the new operating environment for spies: a heady mix of rapid technological development, identity politics, plausible deniability, uncertainty and distrust of authority. Hacker, Influencer, Faker, Spy explores both the challenges spies face from these digital horizons, and the challenges citizens face in understanding what spies do and how it impacts on them. Rob Dover makes a radical case for overhauling intelligence to capitalize on open-source information: shrinking the secret state, whilst still supporting the functioning of modern governments in the post-COVID age.
