This book examines the full scope of the world-wide proliferation of weapons of mass destruction - nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and the long range missile systems that deliver them. William Burrows, formerly a reporter for "The New York Times", "Washington Post" and "Wall Street Journal", is the author of "Deep Black: Space Espionage and National Security" and "Exploring Space". Robert Windrem, a producer for NBC Nightly News based in New York, was nominated for an Emmy Award for his coverage of US national security affairs.