James Melton's lucid and accessible study examines the rise of 'the public' in eighteenth-century Europe. A work of comparative synthesis focusing on England, France and the German-speaking territories, this is the first book-length, critical reassessment of what Habermas termed the 'bourgeois public sphere'. During the Enlightenment the Public ...
Providing detailed text to the world of international espionage, a look at famous spying operations, spy equipment and techniques, and how spies are recruited, this full-color book includes the paraphenalia of the special agent. Readers learn about code-breaking, assassination, secret reports, counterintelligence, and the risks and rewards of ...
In July 1944, the OSS published a "mail-order" style catalogue that described and pictured each piece of specialized equipment available to the secret agent. This book highlights that range, representing every weapon by the original description, illustrations and photographs.
In July 1944, the OSS published a "mail order" style catalogue that described and pictured each piece of specialized equipment available to the secret agent - from deadly, bullet-firing cigarettes and cameras hidden in matchboxes to compact explosives called "moles". Highly unorthodox, yet extremely effective, these weapons were produced by ...
"With photos, illustrations, and a new audio CD." The harmonica is one of the most traditional musical instruments in America. Millions are sold each year, but there are few high quality, comprehensive instructional manuals for new harmonica players. This bestselling book has been completely updated, with dozens of new songs and a professionally ...
The Complete Idiot's GuideA (R) to Playing the Harmonica will be the ultimate learning text for the aspiring "harpist" (as harmonica players are called). The reader will learn to play the harmonica in three bsic stages-beginner, intermediate, and advanced, with a heavy emphasis on actual practice exercises. The book will emphasize blues, rock, ...
Be Safe, Secure and Successful In Your Overseas Assignment The New American Expat is the first book to show Americans how to be safe and secure as well as successful in their overseas assignments. Here is a clear plan for thriving in the experience - with tips on how to find a job, negotiate a compensation package and set up a new home base. In ...
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