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This book provides a detailed account of Israel's targeted killing programs, from the early days of the state to the present. Bergman, through extensive interviews with over a thousand state officials and access to thousands of classified documents, reveals the intricacies of Israel's intelligence community and armed services. The book explores the historical context, operational details, and moral dilemmas associated with these programs, including the assassination of key figures from Hamas, Hezbollah, the PLO, and Iranian nuclear scientists. It also discusses the broader impact on Israeli statecraft and international relations.

The Ministry for the Future is a novel by Kim Stanley Robinson that delves into the urgent issue of climate change. Set in the near future, the story follows the establishment of a UN agency, the Ministry for the Future, whose mission is to advocate for the rights of future generations. The novel is told through multiple perspectives, including those of Mary Murphy, the head of the Ministry, and Frank May, an American aid worker who survives a devastating heat wave in India. The book explores various innovative solutions to climate change, such as the introduction of a new currency called 'carboni' to incentivize decarbonization, and it presents a hopeful yet realistic vision of how humanity might cooperate to mitigate the effects of climate change. The narrative includes a mix of fictional eyewitness accounts, non-fiction descriptions, and diverse writing styles, reflecting the complexity and urgency of the climate crisis.

The novel tells the story of Chance, a simple and illiterate gardener who has lived his entire life within the walls of a wealthy man's estate. After the Old Man's death, Chance is thrust into the outside world and, through a series of events, becomes known as Chauncey Gardiner. He gains prominence due to his simplistic and television-influenced responses, which are misinterpreted as deep insights by those around him. The book satirizes American media culture, the obsession with appearance, and the gullibility of society. It was adapted into an Academy Award-winning film in 1979 starring Peter Sellers.

The Great Successor by Anna Fifield provides a comprehensive look at Kim Jong Un's rise to power and his governance style, exploring both his personal life and the political dynamics of North Korea. The book offers a nuanced understanding of Kim's leadership, balancing his authoritarianism with human complexities, and examines the impact of his rule on North Korea and international relations.