The British Secret Service has been cloaked in secrecy & shrouded in myth since it was created a hundred years ago. Our understanding of what it is to be a spy has been largely defined by the fictional worlds of James Bond & John le Carri. THE ART OF BETRAYAL provides a unique & unprecedented insight into this secret world & the reality that lies behind the fiction. It tells the story of how the secret service has changed since the end of World War II & by focusing on the people & the relationships that lie at the heart of espionage revealing the danger the drama the intrigue the moral ambiguities & the occasional comedy that comes with working for British intelligence. From the defining period of the early Cold War through to the modern day MI6 has undergone a dramatic transformation from a gung-ho amateurish organisation to its modern no less controversial incarnation. Gordon Corera reveals the triumphs & disasters along the way. The grand dramas of the Cold War & after
- the rise & fall of the Berlin Wall the Cuban Missile Crisis the 11 September 2001 attacks & the Iraq war
- are the backdrop for the human stories of the individual spies whose stories form the centrepiece of the narrative. But some of the individuals featured here in turn helped shape the course of those events. Corera draws on the first-hand accounts of those who have spied lied & in some cases nearly died in service of the state. They range from the spymasters to the agents they ran to their sworn enemies. Many of these accounts are based on exclusive interviews & access. From Afghanistan to the Congo from Moscow to the back streets of London these are the voices of those who have worked on the front line of Britain's secret wars. & the truth is often more remarkable than the fiction.

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A groundbreaking book this unprecedented study is the authoritative account of the best-known intelligence organisation in the world. Essential reading for anyone interested in the history of espionage the two world wars modern British government & the conduct of international relations in the first half of the twentieth century MI6: The History of the Secret Intelligence Service 1909-1949" is a uniquely important examination of the role & significance of intelligence in the modern world." ...

Philip H. J. Davies is one of a growing number of British academic scholars of intelligence but the only academic to approach the subject in terms of political science rather than history. He wrote his Ph D at the University of Reading on the topic Organisational Development of Britains Secret Intelligence Service 1909-1979 & has published extensively on intelligence & defence issues. After completing his Ph D he taught for a year & a half on the University of London external degree programme in Singapore before returning to the UK to lecture at the University of Reading for two years. He was formerly Associate Professor of International & Security Studies at the University of Malaya in Malaysia where he not only conducted his research but provided a range of training & consultancy services to the Malaysian intelligence & foreign services. He is now based at Brunel University UK ...

Mia the Bridesmaid Fairy helps make weddings wonderful with her three magical items. But when these are stolen by mean Jack Frost & his naughty goblins weddings everywhere descend into chaos! Kirsty & Rachel are about to be bridesmaids for Kirsty's cousin Esther so the race is on to help Mia find her magical objects (a silver sixpence some golden bells & the moonshine veil) so everyone can enjoy a really special day. ...

Mia is getting used to her new family now that her mum is remarried to Eddie & shes gained a new stepbrother Dan. Shes in the groove of going to her dads house on the weekends & everything is going pretty well at home & at school. Well except for Spanish class. Mias parents & stepfather speak it & she does too
- but speaking it & writing it are two different things & somehow Mia ends up in the hands of the merciless Mrs Alvarez & almost failing Spanish class. Still things are so good at home that Mia doesnt want to worry anyone or rock the boat. But when her parents find out
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- she realises that instead of having two parents shes lucky enough to have three & all three of them pitch in to help her. A bakers dozen is a bonus!


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There's a new girl in town & Mia tries to take her under her wing. But Olivia Allen is not so nice; as a matter of fact she might be even meaner than Sydney Whitman! She asks Mia to lend her money & even though Mia has been saving for weeks for a new pair of shoes Mia lends it to her only to find out that Olivia has used the money to buy the exact same shoes Mia has been saving up for! Plus she makes fun of the other Cupcake girls & tells Mia she shouldn't be friends with them. Will she wreak havoc on the Cupcake Club before Mia sees her true colours? ...

This city sheet map & mini guide to Miami is extremely useful & easy-to-use. One side contains a city map of Miami with places of interest marked on it comprehensive tourist & transport information is one the reverse all to help you find your way around. The map is laminated making it weatherproof & perfect for when you are out & about. Tourist information

Includes:: top sights shopping where to eat & drink ticketing information a transport map & how to get around. This is the ideal combination of the AA's extensive travel knowledge & expertise in mapping to help you get the best out of the city.

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Beauty is the name of the game here. From fashion models to deco hotels beach sunrises to alluring islands South Florida is an aesthetic masterpiece. Adam Karlin Lonely Planer Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 1 author 42 days of research 66 bars & clubs 104 alligator sightings Inspirational photos Everglades National Park chapter Pull-out city map At-a-glance practical info Comprehensive planning tools Easy-to-read layout ...

Explore the exciting city of Miami with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized map. Small in size yet big on detail this compact dependable map will ensure you dont miss a thing. *

Includes:: 2 popout maps covering Miami Beach & Downtown * Additional maps include Ocean Drive Lincoln Road & Coconut Grove * Ingenious self-folding map is small enough to fit in your pocket yet offers extensive coverage of the city in an easy-to-use format * Thorough street index is also featured & cross-referenced to the map so you can easily find your destination * Key places of interest are listed offering you advice on the best things to see

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This little book is about cats; cats of all shapes sizes & colours & specifically about those that have shared their lives with the great & well-respected astronomer Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS over a lifetime of 80 years. This is Patrick's very personal account of the cats who have been part of his family beginning with Bonnie who died at the grand old age of twenty through to Jeannie & Ptolemy the two beloved felines that he lives with currently. The fascinating & engrossing text is complemented by personal photographs of Sir Patrick his adored mother Gertrude (also a cat-lover) & the many cats that have filled Patrick's life with love & companionship. Reveals a delightful & charming side to the man who has attained international status as a writer researcher radio commentator & television presenter & who is credited with having done more than any other to raise the profile of astronomy. ...