Rachel's Systema Writings >> Book Reviews >> Other Recommended Books Other Recommended Books Non-fiction U.S. Army Survival Manual FM 21-76 Comprehensive survival guide for all environments; nice color appendix on edible plants. How to Stay Alive in the Woods by Bradford Angier Somewhat dated but still useful survival guide from before the days of GoreTex. The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker Classic guide to harnessing your intuition for maximum survival. Inside the CIA by Ronald Kessler Overview of the successes and failures of the most secretive intelligence agency in the world. Kung Fu for Girls: Self-Defense with Style by Simon Harrison Fun presentation, stylish writing and illustrations make this a good book for teen girls. Zen in the Martial Arts by Joe Hyams Zen philosophy for the martialist. The Sixteen: The Covert Assassination Squad That Went Beyond the SAS by John Urwin Unusual and controversial account of a British operative's covert training. Profession of Arms by Sir John Winthrop Hackett Comprehensive overview of warriors from the classical world to the WWII era. Spy Novels The Charm School by Nelson DeMille Cold War chiller about the search for "Mrs. Ivanova's Charm School" where Russian sleeper agents are groomed. Berlin Game and others by Len Deighton Agent Bernard Samson is an expert at sneaking across the Wall, but he runs into a fair amount of trouble in his many crossings. From Russia With Love by Ian Fleming Fleming pioneered the genre and this is my favorite of the series of classics. Who can ever forget the evil Rosa Klebb? Ice Station Zebra by Alistair MacLean The best naval intelligence book I've ever read - a "locked room" mystery, but on board a submarine.