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The enduring appeal of spies and their technology, codes and mysterious ways are explored in this engaging series of four colorful books. Each explores a different aspect of the spy trade, interspersing historical tidbits with tales of spies from popular culture and contemporary movies. Other titles in this series include: Codes and Ciphers, Secret Agents, and Top Technology. Spy School reveals some of espionage's best tricks, like how to shake a tail, how to set up a dead drop and how to capture important information through surveillance. Factual sidebars profile famous intelligence incidents, like Watergate and the Berlin Tunnel, and spies like Josephine Baker.

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Part of the Spy Files series, this slim guide to being a spy provides an overview of all aspects of the business such as disguise expert Antonio Mendez assisting in the escape of U S diplomats during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis and black bag operations like Watergate. Surprising bits of trivia include the fact that there's a height cap for spies so they won't stand out. Tips on how to establish a dead drop or shake a tail, and background on individuals like Josephine Baker, who helped smuggle documents for the French during W.W.II, will provide readers with plenty of intrigue, no pun intended.-- (12/21/2009) In Spy School, Gilbert reveals how spies are recruited and trained, discussing methods of disguise, surveillance, interrogation, evasion, and escape....The text's short paragraphs and great pictures are combined in a collage style that will draw readers quickly through the information. Useful for reports and browsing.-- (04/01/2010)

Short paragraphs and great pictures...will draw readers quickly through the information. Useful for reports and browsing.--Cynde Suite, Bartow Library System, Adairsville, GA School Library Journal (04/01/2010)

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by Adrian Gilbert

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