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Product Identifiers

PublisherFirefly Books, The Limited

ISBN-101552977943

ISBN-139781552977941

eBay Product ID (ePID)2358917

Product Key Features

Book TitleSpies : the Undercover World of Secrets, Gadgets and Lies

Number of Pages128 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicLaw & Crime, History / Military & Wars, Science & Nature / General (See Also Headings under Animals or Technology)

Publication Year2004

IllustratorYes

GenreJuvenile Nonfiction

AuthorDavid Owen

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight10.9 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width5.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2004-303819

ReviewsWill fascinate readers... the many photographs, complete with detailed captions, provide much information. Also most interesting are the case studies., An exciting book to read... young readers with vivid imaginations, and older readers too, should enjoy it... profusely illustrated... Highly recommended., An in-depth look into the origins of espionage... covert ops, double-crosses and international networks that span from the Revolutionary War to September 11., Will fascinate readers... the many photographs, complete with detailed captions, provide much information. Also most interesting are the case studies that follow each chapter., Exciting book to read... young readers with vivid imaginations, and older readers too, should enjoy it... profusely illustrated... Highly recommended., A fascinating look at the real world of a spy... photographs, many of which are historic, contribute greatly... very student friendly and appealing., The origins of espionage... covert ops, double-crosses and international networks that span from the Revolutionary War to September 11., If students want to be secret agents, this is the book for them... Twenty-four actual case files are included, both the successes and failures, so the reader learns first hand what really happens... Recommended., Fascinating... Numerous photographs make the book eye catching, and the writing makes it a fast but engrossing read... an excellent first resource., Fascinating look at the real world of a spy... photographs, many of which are historic, contribute greatly... friendly and appealing., The real world of espionage and double agents... a slick colorful book... intriguing information, along with wonderful photos., Fascinating... Numerous photographs make the book eye catching, and the writing makes it a fast but engrossing read.

Dewey Edition22

Grade FromFifth Grade

Dewey Decimal327.12

Grade ToNinth Grade

Table Of ContentForeword by Antonio J. Mendez Introduction: The Beginnings of Espionage Spying on the Enemy Case Study 01: The French Painter: Occupied France, 1943 Case Study 02: Success on the Warfront: Switzerland and Germany, 1942-1945 Case Study 03: Stealing Atomic Secrets: US and UK, 1940s Case Study 04: A Brave Double Agent: Russia, 1961-62 Code Breaking Case Study 05: Dodging U-Boats: North Atlantic, 1940-43 Case Study 06: Cracking the Purple Ciphers: US, 1941 Case Study 07: "Ultra" Aids Allied Forces in the Pacific: US, 1942-45 Case Study 08: "Cipher Wars": Protecting the "Ultra" Secrets: UK, 1940-45 Electronic Secrets -- on the Ground Case Study 09: Tunnel Vision: US, UK, Austria and Germany, 1949-56 Case Study 10: Stalking Submarines: US and Russia, 1969 Case Study 11: Operation Ryan: Soviet Union, 1980 Fakes and Frauds: Deliberate Deceptions Case Study 12: Operation Mincemeat: England and Spain, 1943 Case Study 13: Bogus Radio Broadcasts: England, 1941-45 Airborne Intelligence Case Study 14: Hitler's Revenge Weapons: Europe, 1943-44 Case Study 15: Captured! Francis Gary Powers: US and Russia, 1960 Case Study 16: The Cuban Missie Crisis: US, 1962 Satellites and Space Intelligence Case Study 17: Nuclear Emergency at Chernobyl: US and Soviet Union, 1985 Case Study 18: Cracking the Gulf War Secrets: US, 1990 Espionage in the Twenty-First Century Case Study 19: The Ho Chi Minh Trail, US, 1970s Case Study 20: The Hanssen Spy Case: US, 2001 Case Study 21: The Ultimate Secret Agent Case Study 22: The Walker Spy Rihg, USA 1968-85 Spying on the Terrorists Case Study 23: The Lockerbie Disaster: Scotland, 1988 Case Study 24: Osama Bin Laden: US, 1990s-2001 Glossary Index

SynopsisAn illustrated history of spying from ancient times through to the current War on Terrorism. Spies looks at both the changing technology and the consistent need for an artful spy on the ground, and includes case studies and side bar features., An illustrated guide to the deadly world of espionage. Agents, double agents and multiple agents are vital to waging war successfully and they often help nations avoid war altogether. Spies have affected the outcomes of wars and crucial battles throughout history. Spies exposes the secret successes and public failures of intelligence gathering and operations from ancient times to the current war on terrorism. Using easy-to-follow illustrated case studies and sidebar features, Spies reveals the behind-the-scenes stories of famous spies, international secrets, betrayals and bravery in the long history of spying. The book describes in exciting detail: The art of spy tradecraft Techniques spies use to gather and send secrets Devices used to steal state secrets How agents survive in hostile environments Whether or not spies like James Bond really exist. Today, sophisticated digital and space-based technology gathers untold amounts of raw data. Yet far from rendering the spy on the ground obsolete, human intelligence is more vital than ever to separate the truth from the deception. Spies is a factual and fascinating look into a dangerous world where nothing is what it appears to be.

LC Classification NumberUB270.5.O94 2004