New Releases by Bob Graham

Shortly after an explosive op-ed piece about the 9/11 investigation appears in the New York Times, its author, former Senator and Co-chair of the 9/11 Congressional Inquiry Commission John Billington, is murdered near his Florida home. Enter Tony Ramos, ex-Special Forces operative and former aide to Sen. Billington and currently a State Department intelligence analyst. Billington, having sensed the danger he faced, has left Ramos detailed instructions for an investigation into suspected Saudi complicity in 9/11. Ramos, in conjunction with Billington''s daughter Laura, uncovers a shocking international conspiracy linking the Saudi Kingdom to Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda. Despite efforts to derail their investigation, whose scope encompasses Saudi Arabia, India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, Ramos and Laura discover that the Kingdom has recently provided bin Laden and al-Qaeda with three nuclear devices, two of which are successfully detonated by the terrorists overseas. But they were just a warm up to the grand finale. The third device, Ramos learns, will be detonated off the California coast. Now Ramos and a team of Special Forces must race against time to prevent al-Qaeda from unleashing nuclear disaster on American shores, and beyond.

“The greatest danger of another catastrophic attack in the United States will materialize if the world''s most dangerous terrorists acquire the world''s most dangerous weapons.” —The 9/11 Commission Report The bipartisan Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism was established by the U.S. Congress to build on the work of the 9/11 Commission by assessing our nation''s progress in preventing weapons of mass destruction proliferation and terrorism, and providing a roadmap to greater security with concrete recommendations for improvement. The Commission has interviewed over 200 experts inside and outside of government. They have met with counterterrorism and intelligence officials here at home and abroad who are working to stop proliferation and terrorism The Commission''s report examines the government''s current policies and programs, identifies gaps in our government''s prevention strategy and recommends ways to close them. The threat of terrorist attacks in the United States and elsewhere is still very real. The world remians at risk There is more that can and must be done. Our security depends on it.

Shining much-needed light on areas the 9/11 Commission preferred to keep dark, Intelligence Matters chronicles the efforts of a historic joint House-Senate inquiry to get to the bottom of our intelligence failures on that infamous day in 2001. Originally published in 2004 amid the media circus surrounding The 9/11 Commission Report, it told more than a riveting tale-it also provided an unflinching expos of failure, incompetence, and deceit at the highest levels of our government. The Joint Inquiry, co-chaired by Senator Bob Graham (D-Florida), was the first and arguably most effective government body to investigate the horrendous 2001 attacks. Indeed, it helped compel a reluctant George W. Bush to establish the 9/11 Commission. But while both investigations sharply criticized the failures of our nation''s intelligence establishment, only Graham''s dared to challenge the Bush administration on a number of troubling points-especially the apparent complicity of Saudi officials in the events of 9/11, the subsequent protection provided by President Bush for a large number of Saudis (including members of the bin Laden family), and the run-up to the Iraq War, which Graham voted against. The original work combined a compelling narrative of 9/11 with an insightful eyewitness chronicle of the Joint Inquiry''s investigation, conclusions, and recommendations. Sharply critiquing the failures at the CIA, FBI, and the White House and detailing at least twelve occasions when the 9/11 plot could have been stopped, it concluded with a clear plan for overhauling our intelligence and national security establishment. For this paperback edition, Graham has added a substantial new preface and postscript that lucidly examine how effectively the nation has responded-or failed to respond-to the Joint Inquiry''s recommendations. This edition restores Intelligence Matters to its rightful place as one of the key texts on the subject of 9/11 and provides a grim reminder of the challenges that remain for us in the war on terror.

From the moment Julia is born, her most treasured possession is a red woollen blanket. Together they go through the many colourful and lively experiences of childhood. The bigger Julia grows, the smaller her blanket becomes -until the day that she starts school...

The most Jack usually sees of his dad in the morning, is a cold teabag left in the sink. But when the family goes on holiday, Jack discovers that Dad isn t just all about work he has a fun side, too.

When Kate and her parents visit the animal shelter, an adorable puppy charms them, but it is very hard to leave an older dog behind.

When a dog trainer is called in to teach Dave the dog how to behave, Dave is not the only one who learns something new.

Today is Oscar''s mo. birthday and no one can wait for his whole birthday.

High Octane Recruiting is a must have for business managers who recognize the value of hiring the right employee the first time, every time. In a fast-moving conversational style, Bob Graham uses anecdotes to set the stage for a wide variety of recruiting scenarios -- then reinforces the key points in a series of checks which become a step-by-step guide to successful recruiting. The result -- High Octane Recruiting is an easy to use, easy to read resource manual that should be on the desk of anyone who wants to build or find a winning organization. With over 30 years in Human Resources and over 20,000 one on one interviews, Bob Graham has a level of expertise that few can match. He shares that experience with his readers in High Octane Recruiting.

When Kate and her parents visit the animal shelter, they intend to adopt an adorable puppy, but find it is very hard to leave an older dog behind.

Annabelle finds a family of fairies in the cement and weeds, and they sing and dance for her when she gives them tea.

Annabelle finds a family of fairies in the cement and weeds, and they sing and dance for her when she gives them tea. Suggested level: junior.

Hondje Toto is blij dat hij zijn baasje Bastiaan weer ziet en springt tegen hem op zodat diens ijsje valt. Prentenboek met eenvoudige tekeningen in kleur over de vijf zintuigen. Vanaf ca. 4 jaar.

Oops, William is on the loose! Everyone in the family will enjoy this humorous—and convincing—story of William''s adventures around the house. Once William takes his very first step, the family has quite a time keeping up with him. They must move things out of his reach, turn the pot handles in, tie the curtains up. But when William is on the move, there’s no stopping him! Bob Graham, one of our most beloved children''s book authors, creates cheerful watercolor-and-ink illustrations that capture all the little bumps and scrapes of being a new walker.

Five brief stories about the ups and downs of a close friendship between two very different people.

This report proposes where U.S. policy toward Colombia is misguided, and explains how security assistance aimed at reducing drug production and trafficking is only one piece of a broader effort needed to extend legitimate authority in the country.

Max, the young son of superheroes, is a late bloomer when it comes to flying, until he is inspired by the plight of a falling baby bird.

When Benny the dog steals the show from Brillo the magician, he is forced to look for a new home where his rare talents such as juggling and tap dancing will be appreciated.

Inseparable from her blanket, little Julia carries it with her everywhere until both her blanket and her need for it gradually disappear.

Winner of the 1993 Children''s Book Council of Australia, Picture Book of the Year award. First time in paperback.

When the Fairweather family almost gives up hope of finding a place to live, the youngest child gives them an idea for a great location.

A simple story highlights ways in which we use our five senses.

A simple story about Rupert''s bath demonstrates principles of fluid displacement and volume.

The concept of motion is the lesson behind this wild cart ride.