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His books, including \u003cem\u003eHow Spies Think\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHow to Survive a Crisis\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eHow to Survive a Crisis\u003c\/em\u003e (note: confirm if there’s an error in repetition here), are categorised under Politics \u0026amp; Current Affairs and History \u0026amp; Military, reflecting their deep dive into the mechanisms of intelligence and the history of military operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're seeking to understand the strategic thinking employed by intelligence agencies or looking for strategies to navigate crises effectively, David Omand’s books present complex ideas in an accessible and engaging manner. Immerse yourself in these enlightening reads and gain a practical understanding of the skills and tactics deployed by those at the forefront of safeguarding national security.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-to-survive-a-crisis-by-david-omand-9780241561331","title":"How to Survive a Crisis","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the former Director of GCHQ, an invaluable guide to surviving crises — how to spot them early and lessen their devastating consequences — using the latest intelligence strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘Sir David Omand is undoubtedly one of the most able people to have served in British government since the Second World War’\u003c\/em\u003e — Times Literary Supplement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe never know when a crisis might explode. Some 'sudden impact' events, like terrorist attacks or natural disasters, blow up out of a clear blue sky. But some crises burn and fester slowly, often with warning signs ignored along the way until, as if from nowhere, the troops storm the palace. 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