{"product_id":"body-of-secrets-anatomy-of-the-ultra-secret-national-security-agency-9780385499088","title":"Body of Secrets: Anatomy of the Ultra-Secret National Security Agency","description":"The National Security Agency is the world's most powerful, most far-reaching espionage. Now with a new afterword describing the security lapses that preceded the attacks of September 11, 2001, \u003ci\u003eBody of Secrets\u003c\/i\u003e takes us to the inner sanctum of America's spy world. In the follow-up to his bestselling \u003ci\u003ePuzzle Palace\u003c\/i\u003e, James Banford reveals the NSA's hidden role in the most volatile world events of the past, and its desperate scramble to meet the frightening challenges of today and tomorrow. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Here is a scrupulously documented account--much of which is based on unprecedented access to previously undisclosed documents--of the agency's tireless hunt for intelligence on enemies and allies alike. Body of secrets is a riveting analysis of this most clandestine of agencies, a major work of history and investigative journalism. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Notable Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJames Bamford is the author of \u003ci\u003eBody of Secrets\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Puzzle Palace, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eA Pretext for War\u003c\/i\u003e, and has written on national security for \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e. His \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone \u003c\/i\u003earticle \"The Man Who Sold the War\" won the 2006 National Magazine Award for reporting. Formerly the Washington investigative producer for ABC's\u003ci\u003eWorld News Tonight with Peter Jennings\u003c\/i\u003e and a distinguished visiting professor at the University of California, Berkeley, Bamford lives in Washington, D.C. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJames Bamford is available for select readings and lectures. To inquire about a possible appearance, please contact Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau at speakers@penguinrandomhouse.com or visit www.prhspeakers.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50893947535634,"sku":"9780385499088","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_eb75fcbf-86a3-404a-be9a-aa189062c043.jpg?v=1738242633","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/body-of-secrets-anatomy-of-the-ultra-secret-national-security-agency-9780385499088","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}