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Former CIA case officer and author of Operation Hotel California and the forthcoming Beyond Repair, Charles S. Faddis takes a look at the state of homeland security and attempts to answer the question, “Are we really any safer than we were on 9/11?” While not a security expert, Faddis knows more than most about the subject and he does understand terrorism. He has also run numerous offensive operations in his 20 years with the Agency, so it’s easy for him to stand in the shoes of a terrorist and appraise targets. To date, he has taken a look at military installations, passenger rail, freight rail, chemical plants, LNG facilities, and water treatment plants. He’s just started to look at dams, and next up will be nuclear power plants. He went into this project very skeptical of what he would find. Several months later, he is terrified. The picture is not pretty.

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Word search fans will be able to test their Bible knowledge with this word search collection. Packed with 150 puzzles, this entertaining book mixes Bible passages with the most popular Everything puzzle, including: Forbidden Fruit; Samson and Delilah; The Proverbs of Solomon; The Road to Damascus; The Good Shepherd; and more. This book is perfect for Bible students looking for a fun way to review the New and Old Testaments or for word search lovers who enjoy challenging themselves with theme puzzles.

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FROM MIMIR'S HEAD comprises two reciprocal passes through the same terrain - a sequence of poems mostly exploring ontological matters in a variety of verse inventions, and a series of notes in a prose equally exploratory and inventive. In both, the quickly shifting diction is at once mercurial and immaculate, theimages vivid and well-ordered, the structures musical and truly spoken, and the thought, if philosophical, nonetheless sprung from the recognition of the limits of metaphysical discourse. Stein writes: The philosopher shouldbe discouraged in his metaphysical pretension, but the metaphysician encouraged in his poetic need.

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These 189 posthumously published new poems take us deeper into the raw, wild vein of Bukowski's that extends from the early 1980s up to the time of his death in 1994.

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Charles Rycroft believes that dreams are no guilty fantasies, no abnormal states, but innocent flights of the imagination, released from the censorship of the waking mind. In this intelligent, searching study he clears a path through the many debates which have arisen since Freud about the nature and symbolism of dreaming, exploring different theories and discussing dreams of every kind, from nightmares and fear of flying, to problem-solving and prophecies. Consistently interesting, these essays take us from the simple physiology of sleep and dreams, to such curious areas as the dreams of animals, and to wider subjects such as the relationship of dreams to the literary imagination.

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Ireland's Easter Rising of 1916 is one of the handful of modern historical events that instantly created its own mythology and changed millions of lives forever. Charles Townshend's remarkable new book vividly re-creates this extraordinary time when a powerful narrative was born and Ireland was launched into a new world.

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Ever wonder about the origin of the De Leon, Texas, Watermelon Festival? Perhaps its birth had something to do with the original discovery of Texas in 1521. In The NTH Reader, the book that is nothing like your old history book, you'll find the answer to this query alongside many other witty twists Charles Chupp tells of Texas's tales from way back. He serves up a humorous history of the stories historians skipped by poking fun, telling tales, and gently restructuring the truth about the events that led to statehod and beyond.

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This book speaks to contemporary people on the classic themes of Christian faith.

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The Fleet Air Arm has always had an elite status and an image of 'derring-do' and living on the edge. To mark the Millennium, 95 members of the Fleet Air Arm Officer's Association have recalled their experiences of over 55 years of post war naval flying. These first person accounts pull no punishes. Some are highly amusing, others serious, even tragic. Covered are the piston engined planes, early jets and supersonic nuclear- capable fighter-bombers as well as the full range of helicopters so vital in many theatres. Fly Navy is a unique and entertaining anthology of flying stories, which will delight all with even a passing interest in service life and aviation. The subtitle says it all - this is how it was - for better or for worse.

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Enjoy entertaining, easy-to-solve, and easy-to-read puzzles with The Everything Big Book of Easy Large-Print Crosswords.Everything is bigger in The Everything Big Book of Easy Large-Print Crosswords—the clues, the numbers, the grids—even the answers! And each of these brand-new crosswords helps you improve vocabulary, memory, and problem-solving skills. With clues ranging from beloved books and classic TV shows to favorite foods and popular vacation spots, these light and easy puzzles are perfect for taking a break—without having to use a dictionary! Beginners and experienced puzzlers will enjoy the satisfaction of quickly solving these entertaining crosswords.

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Enjoy these 300 engaging, fun word search puzzles full of diverse themes to satisfy every interest in this enormous collection from the popular Everything series.If you’re an avid pencil puzzler, you’ll be delighted by The Everything Giant Book of Word Searches, Volume 10. The latest collection from puzzlemaster Charles Timmerman is packed with more than 300 brand-new word search puzzles that feature fun and engaging themes, including: Geography and Travel (Visit Bangkok, Around Montana, Honeymoon) Games and Hobbies (Backgammon Fun, Camping Adventure, Kite Flying) Popular Television (Funny Actresses, Ads on TV, Watching Game of Thrones) Food and Drink (Coffee Connoisseur, Recipe Books, Love to Cook) Nature and Animals (All About Fish, Around the Zoo, Nature Study) History and Politics (Ancient Times, State Governors, Remembering Watergate) Music (Woodstock Fes

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Puzzles to exercise the brain and move the spirit!Test your Bible knowledge with The Everything Large-Print Bible Word Search Book, Volume III. With 150 uplifting and entertaining puzzles, you can search for the most meaningful words from favorite Bible passages, from Genesis to Revelations.Test your Bible knowledge with puzzle topics such as: Jesus The Gospel of Mark Paul''s Letters Biblical Proverbs Inspiration These engaging puzzles are perfect for Bible students looking for a fun way to review their knowledge of the New and Old Testaments or for word search lovers who enjoy the challenge of theme puzzles. And best of all, with both puzzles and clues in easy-to-read large type, you can put away those magnifying glasses and jump straight into the fun!

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Hundreds of all-new word searches from puzzlemaster Charles Timmerman!If you love word searches, get ready for hours of fun with the latest collection of Everything word searches. Packed with more than 300 brand-new word search puzzles, The Everything Giant Book of Word Searches, Volume VI features fun and engaging puzzles, with themes including: The world of literature: classic books, favorite characters, and the latest blockbuster novels. Celebrity culture: movie stars, reality shows, and Hollywood gossip. The animal kingdom: from wild beasts to pets and companions. U.S. and world history: the events and people who shape our world. The places we love: beaches, mountains, big cities, and small towns. Perfect for long flights, lazy Sundays, or anytime in between, use these puzzles to improve your memory and vocabulary without sacrificing the fun! This colossal book is a must-have for every word search and puz

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150 super-sized puzzles!Love crossword puzzles but hate having to strain to see the small type and tiny numbers? Then The Everything Large-Print Crosswords Book, Volume III is the book for you!This new edition delivers crosswords that are challenging for your brain but easy on your eyes. Featuring 150 entertaining puzzles in a large-print, easy-to-see format, you''ll be able to solve these crosswords no matter where you are. This collection is perfect for puzzlers at all levels, so whether you''re a beginner or an experienced puzzle lover, you''ll enjoy putting your crossword skills to the test.The Everything Large-Print Crosswords Book, Volume III is a must-have for fans like you who can''t get enough of these bestselling pencil puzzles!

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Word search lovers can''t seem to get enough of their favorite puzzles! This book is the latest collection from puzzlemaster Charles Timmerman. These 300+ brand-new word search puzzles feature fun and engaging themes, based on a huge range of diverse topics to choose from, for countless hours of fun!Puzzlers also get a great mental workout: word searches help to improve vocabulary, memory, and problem-solving skills. This huge puzzle collection is the perfect companion for word search fans who can''t get enough of these bestselling--and addicting--pencil puzzles.

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Enriched Classics offer readers accessible editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and commentary. Each book includes educational tools alongside the text, enabling students and readers alike to gain a deeper and more developed understanding of the writer and their work.In this classic, heart-warming tale, four ghostly guests teach valuable lessons to an old miser. Ebenezer Scrooge, a selfish, crotchety skinflint, spends his days counting money and grousing, “Bah Humbug!” Scrooge doesn’t care for anyone other than himself. However, on Christmas Eve, he is visited by his partner Marley, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come, who teach him about benevolence, charity, and goodwill. Enriched Classics enhance your engagement by introducing and explaining the historical and cultural significance of the work, the author’s personal history, and what impact this book had on subsequent

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Balancing theory with application and featuring an engaging, student-friendly writing style, the tenth edition of COMPARATIVE POLITICS takes an in-depth look at fourteen countries, framed within broader discussions in the part-opening chapters on Industrialized Democracies, Current and Former Communist Regimes, and The Global South. The introduction establishes a comparative structure based on five themes: conflict, democratization, economic liberalization, globalization, and challenges, which are then explored for each country. With this uniquely effective text, students can gain an understanding of important political trends and concepts, an exposure to politics in a number of countries, and a desire to dig more deeply into the fascinating field of comparative politics.

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Market-defining since it was introduced, International Business: Competing in the Global Marketplace by Charles W. L. Hill, sets the standard, and is the proven choice for International Business. Hill draws upon his experience to deliver a complete solution, and has partnered with G. Tomas M. Hult from Michigan State University to continue to deliver a program that is: IntegratedâIntegrated Progression of Topics with Results-Driven Technology PracticalâFocused on Practical Applications of Concepts RelevantâTimely, Comprehensive Coverage of Theory

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