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Few professions comprise such an eclectic mix of personalities as that of intelligence. The characteristics required to thrive as a spy ideological conviction, ego, the ability to manipulate, deceive and remain cold have created some of the most compelling and enduring figures in history.In The Intelligent Spys Handbook, Robin Renwick provides an overview of the biggest names in the world of espionage, with a wonderful eye for the details that bring each of them to life. We hear, for instance, of how Kim Philby, to have fun at the expense of his colleagues, kept a photograph in his office of Mount Ararat taken from the Soviet side.We see how the audacious, far-fetched ideas of the naval officer Ian Fleming, aside from creating the most famous of all spies, may have actually inspired the real-life Operation Mincemeat. And the darker side of some of our more heroic stories is exposed, from the chemical castration of Alan Turing to the personal sacrifices Oleg Gordievsky made to become Britains most successful Soviet mole.Whether youre a seasoned veteran or a first-time reader, this book is the perfect primer on the best-known individuals in the history of intelligence.

"O Brasil é fruto de sonhos. E muitos de seus sonhadores foram mulheres e homens que lidaram com as leis, com o conceito de certo e errado, com a ideia de justiça, com o que temos de mais elevado e mais vil foram, em suma, operadores do Direito. Com textos assinados por alguns dos principais nomes do Direito brasileiro contemporaneo, esta compilaço de ensaios e sobretudo uma celebraço de grandes figuras de nossa historia."

Maria carmo cunha, vive em Vila nova de foz coa Portugal, a 31 anos saiu da terra onde nasceu e foi rumo ao desconhecido para ganhar a vida seu sonho era ser professora mas o destino trago-lhe o caminho diferente . Ainda durante a mocidade gostava de escrever quadras mas as circunstancias da vida fizeram com que as ocultaço e os guarda se dentro dum bau hoje em dia a vida esta de outra forma e revolver tira los e revela los ao publico! E com grande orgulho que eu Joab Ramiro, publico a 2ª verso deste livro agora no Brasil, apreciem a obra!

Você já se imaginou fardado, em serviço, com uma arma de fogo nas mãos e diante de um cidadão infrator também armado, tendo milésimos de segundo para tomar uma decisão em utilizar sua arma para defen

On 29 May 1944 General George S. Patton gave a speech in the south-east of England to the men of his Army in which he spoke of the American desire to win and of how losing was hateful to Americans. As he rose to his crescendo, he said how much he pitied those sons of bitches we are going up against - by God, I do. On that same day General Omar Bradley gave a calmer speech in Somerset to the men of his Army about how much rested on the upcoming invasion of northern France and how vital their role was in achieving victory.Apart from the very different tones of the speeches reflecting the opposite character of the two Army commanders, there was another big difference. Bradley was speaking to men who in a little over a week would be splashing ashore on the beaches of Normandy. Patton was addressing an Army that didnt exist.The Army That Never Was tells the story of the biggest deception operation of the Second World War - the plan to mislead the Germans into thinking that the invasion of Europe would come at the Pas de Calais, by inventing an entirely fake Army group in the south-east of England.Full of fascinating characters from the US, Britain and Germany, this compelling and propulsive narrative explores one of the most remarkable stories of the Second World War.

Este livro desvenda a vida de Raven, um bruxo cuja jornada desde o nascimento até a prática avançada de Goetia e Luciferianismo é uma odisseia mística. Pactos, rituais e desafios são explorados nesta

Estudo da moralidade iorubá, isto é, as práticas, as religiosidades e os modos de pensar, que influenciou diferentes povos da diáspora africana que vieram para o Brasil, através de um paralelismo entre alguns entrevistados sacerdotes do candomble, acerca de certas regras de convivencia para o bem comum e a ideia da morte que se correlaciona com tais regras. Levando, assim, em conta o protagonismo negro, exemplificado na cultura e nas religiosidades afro-brasileiras, a luta contra a intolerancia religiosa, a descolonizaço do curriculo escolar e a inserço de praticas interculturais e da etica da alteridade no ensino. Dessa forma, trazendo a discusso de novos conhecimentos africanos e afro-brasileiros que podem contribuir dentro do curriculo escolar de Ciencias Humanas, seguindo as Leis nº 10.639/03 e 11.645/08 sobre a cultura e a historia africana, afro-brasileira e indigena.

Memória, identidades e tempo histórico. Lugares de memória e disputas, conflitos na paisagem urbana. História, preservação da memória e patrimônio. Patrimônio em contextos de crise, políticas e pós-m

This book is dedicated to women. It is divided into two sections. The WHY is the first, and the HOW is the second. I want to explain where I came from, who Ive become, and how I got there. I am not omniscient, but some say I am close... This book is dedicated to you, whoever you are: Because the ability to love yourself is your true power, these are the essential femininity tools for elevating yourself, strengthening your soul, and connecting with your natural beauty.I want to guide you on how to be the best version of yourselffor you!

Este livro é uma interpretação biográfica da personagem histórica de padre Eutíquio Pereira da Rocha. Ele foi um padre negro nascido em Salvador, na província da Bahia, em 15 de maio de 1817, e falec

Shortlisted for the EAA Book Prize and the Current Archaeology Book of the Year Award The Picts have fascinated for centuries. They emerged c. ad 300 to defy the might of the Roman empire only to disappear at the end of the first millennium ad, yet they left major legacies. They laid the foundations for the medieval Scottish kingdom and their captivating carved stones are some of the most eye-catching yet enigmatic monuments in Europe. Until recently the Picts have been difficult to trace due to limited archaeological investigation and documentary sources, but innovative new research has produced critical new insights into the culture of a highly sophisticated society which defied the might of the Roman Empire and forged a powerful realm dominating much of northern Britain. This is the first dedicated book on the Picts that covers in detail both their archaeology and their history. It examines their kingdoms, culture, beliefs and everyday lives from their origins to their end, not only incorporating current thinking on the subject, but also offering innovative perspectives that transform our understanding of the early history of Scotland.

A penetrating account of Cuban history ... [an] extraordinary bookMADELEINE K. ALBRIGHT, US Secretary of State, 1997-2001This is a splendid book, which narrates the tragedy of a Cuban, Oswaldo Payá, who dared to oppose Fidel Castro in communist Cuba, and paid dearly for it. David E. Hoffmans research is magnificent and his biography reads like a great novel MARIO VARGAS LLOSA The riveting biography of a dissident who defied Castros dictatorship, and paid with his life. Oswaldo Paya was seven years old when Fidel Castro seized power, promising to create a free, democratic, and just Cuba. But Castro instead created an authoritarian regime and crushed all dissent. The dream of democracy became Payas life work. Sent to Castros forced labour camps, he could not stay silent, and formed a pro-democracy movement. After receiving multiple death threats, Paya was killed in a suspicious car accident in 2012. Democracy is in retreat all over the world. Oswaldo Paya showed how to fight for it. His battle was waged from the streets of Havana but carried universal truths.Pulitzer Prize-winner David E. Hoffman, author of the acclaimed The Billion Dollar Spy, tells the compelling story of a courageous dissident in action.

Nesta coletânea de artigos é possível observar uma análise arguta e consistente tanto de temas mais atuais como de problemas a perpassar a trajetória brasileira, em um esforço por inquiri-la em sua c

"A morte, que faz tremer os homens, espantava-o tão pouco que parecia procurá-la." (Quinto Curcio Rufo) Ele tinha apenas 20 anos quando assumiu o império macedônico e mais tarde se tornou o mais céle

Nos primeiros períodos da sociedade, a comunicação entre as partes de um país era uma tarefa rara e difícil. Indivíduos à distância, tendo pouca inclinação e menos oportunidade para tal relação, fica

Nos primeiros períodos da sociedade, a comunicação entre as partes de um país era uma tarefa rara e difícil. Indivíduos à distância, tendo pouca inclinação e menos oportunidade para tal relação, fica

A Arqueologia é uma ciência que se propõe a uma tarefa ousada e difícil: tentar fazer os mortos falarem. Ela é a análise dos vestígios deixados por grupos que viveram em certa área. As práticas mortu

Os direitos de propriedade intelectual, na medida em que envolvem a imposição de restrições à concorrência entre agentes económicos e à liberdade de acesso do público aos bens intelectuais, assim com

James Riley, author of the cult hit The Bad Trip: Dark Omens, New Worlds and the End of the Sixties, returns with another incisive and thought-provoking cultural history, turning his trenchant eye to the wellness industry that emerged in the 1970s.Concepts such as wellness and self-care may feel like distinctly twenty-first century ideas, but they first gained traction as part of the New Age health movements that began to flourish in the wake of the 1960s. Riley dives into this strange and hypnotic world of panoramic coastal retreats and darkened floatation tanks, blending a page-turning narrative with illuminating explorations of the eras music, film, art and literature.Well Beings delves deep into the mind of the seventies - its popular culture, its radical philosophies, its approach to health and its sense of social crisis. It tells the story of what was sought, what was found and how these explorations helped the Me Decade find itself. In so doing, it questions what good health means today and reveals what the seventies can teach us about the strange art of being well.

Jason Byrne is 17. He has his Leaving Cert under his belt but no idea what to do next. Who better to ask for advice than his dad, Paddy Byrne?Theres a (very) short stint studying accountancy (he was asked to leave); a FAS course with juvenile prisoners to become a waiter (his wonky eye was not an advantage); and a job in a lighting warehouse (it ended with a collapsed lung). But no matter the problem, Paddy is always there with a whiskey, a smoke and a wise word: Sure, thats life, son. Just dont tell your mother.Follow Jasons hilarious journey to becoming one of Irelands best-loved comedians in a laugh-out loud book that is a celebration of a generation, of life and of Jasons wonderful relationship with his dad, Paddy Byrne the man who never gave a b*llix.