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<p><b>The <i>Sunday Times </i>bestselling edge-of-your-seat exploration of what would happen in the event of nuclear war, perfect for readers of </b><i><b>American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer.</b></i></p><p><br/><b>'Essential' </b><i>New York Times</i><br/><b>'A stomach-clenching, multi-perspective, ticking-clock, geopolitical thriller' </b><i>Forbes</i><br/><b>'Tells a terrifying story in a devastatingly straightforward way' </b><i>Guardian</i><br/><br/><b>Nuclear war begins with a blip on a radar screen.</b><br/><b>This is a minute-by-minute account of what comes next.</b><br/><b>It has to be read to be believed.</b><br/><br/>There is only one scenario other than an asteroid strike that could end the world as we know it in a matter of hours: nuclear war.<br/><br/>Until now, no one outside official circles has known exactly what would happen if a rogue state launched a nuclear missile at the Pentagon. Second by second and minute by minute, these are the real-life protocols that choreograph the end of civilization as we know it.<br/><br/>Decisions that affect hundreds of millions of lives need to be made within six minutes, based on partial information, in the knowledge that once launched, nothing is capable of halting the destruction.<br/>Based on dozens of new interviews with military and civilian experts who have built the weapons, been privy to the response plans, and taken responsibility for crucial decisions, this is the only account of what a nuclear exchange would look like.<br/><b><i>Nuclear War </i></b><b>is at once a compulsive non-fiction thriller and a powerful argument that we must rid ourselves of these world-ending weapons for ever.</b><br/><br/><b>'This terrifying book is a must-read for every world leader' </b><i>Mother Jones</i><br/><b>'These are scenes straight out of Dr Strangelove' </b><i>Telegraph</i><br/><b>'At once methodical and vivid' </b><i>The Economist</i></p>

<p><b>From a leading neuroscientist and advisor to the Pentagon, discover the new science behind warfare.</b><br/><br/>Why did France surrender to the Nazis despite having a superior army? How has Ukraine stood firm against Russia? How do you know if you can trust an ally? How can we make clearer decisions under pressure? In <i>Warhead</i>, Nicholas Wright delves into our brains to find out why humans fight, lose and win wars.<br/><br/>Drawing upon his extensive expertise in neuroscience, combined with his strategic advisory role at the Pentagon, Wright reveals that, whether we like it or not, our brains are wired for conflict and survival. In an increasingly dangerous world, our success and our values depend on recognizing this and, if necessary, taking advantage of it.<br/><br/>Through cutting-edge research and by exploring notable conflicts from history, <i>Warhead</i> examines why global tensions are rising, from Taiwan to Ukraine, and asks how to defuse them. From the office to the battlefield, it is an essential read for understanding a more divided world.</p>