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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.-- (09/06/2004) Fascinating... Numerous photographs make the book eye catching, and the writing makes it a fast but engrossing read... an excellent first resource.-- (02/01/2005) A fascinating look at the real world of a spy... photographs, many of which are historic, contribute greatly... very student friendly and appealing.-- (04/01/2005) An exciting book to read... young readers with vivid imaginations, and older readers too, should enjoy it... profusely illustrated... Highly recommended.-- (04/01/2005) Will fascinate readers... the many photographs, complete with detailed captions, provide much information. Also most interesting are the case studies that follow each chapter.-- (05/01/2005) The real world of espionage and double agents... a slick colorful book... intriguing information, along with wonderful photos.-- (10/01/2004) 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.-- (02/01/2005)

Will fascinate readers... the many photographs, complete with detailed captions, provide much information. Also most interesting are the case studies that follow each chapter.--Anne Tormohlen KLIATT (05/01/2005)

Will fascinate readers... the many photographs, complete with detailed captions, provide much information. Also most interesting are the case studies that follow each chapter.--Anne Tormohlen KLIATT (01/01/2005)

Exciting book to read... young readers with vivid imaginations, and older readers too, should enjoy it... profusely illustrated... Highly recommended. -- Thomas F. Chambers Canadian Materials (04/01/2005)

The real world of espionage and double agents... a slick colorful book... intriguing information, along with wonderful photos.-- (10/01/2004) 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.-- (09/06/2004) Fascinating... Numerous photographs make the book eye catching, and the writing makes it a fast but engrossing read... an excellent first resource.-- (02/01/2005) A fascinating look at the real world of a spy... photographs, many of which are historic, contribute greatly... very student friendly and appealing.-- (04/01/2005) An exciting book to read... young readers with vivid imaginations, and older readers too, should enjoy it... profusely illustrated... Highly recommended.-- (04/01/2005) 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.-- (02/01/2005) Will fascinate readers... the many photographs, complete with detailed captions, provide much information. Also most interesting are the case studies that follow each chapter.-- (05/01/2005)

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David Owen writes extensively on military deception, electronic intelligence, and computer crime. He is the author of Hidden Evidence and Final Frontier. Antonio J. Mendez is a retired CIA agent and author. He is a consultant to the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. and was recognized as one of the CIA's top agents.

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