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A highly decorated veteran DEA agent recounts his incredible undercover career and reveals the shocking links between narcotics trafficking and terrorismWhat exactly is undercover? From a law-enforcement perspective, undercover is the art of skillfully eliciting incriminating statements. From a personal and psychological standpoint, it’s the dark art of gaining trust?then manipulating that trust. In the simplest terms, it’s playing a chess game with the bad guy, getting him to make the moves you want him to make?but without him knowing you’re doing so. Edward Follis mastered the chess game?The Dark Art?over the course of his distinguished twenty-seven years with the Drug Enforcement Administration, where he bought eightballs of coke in a red Corvette, negotiated multimillion-dollar deals onboard private King Airs, and developed covert relationships with men who were not only international drug-traffickers but?in some cases?operatives for Al Qaeda, Hezbollah, Hamas, the Shan United Army

A twenty-four lesson tutorial in how to profit from the trading secrets of the greatest market wizards of all time Imagine having an in-depth conversation with not one, but dozens of the world's grea

In the tradition of Michael Pollan, Mark Hyman, and Andrew Weil, pioneering integrative pediatric neurologist Maya Shetreat-Klein, MD, reveals the shocking contents of children’s food, how it’s seriou

Drawing on her own long-term research and extensive work experience, Janice Klein reveals how the power of people (insiders who are able to see problems from outsider's perspective), approach ("pullin

This powerful expose reveals how America's ailing prison system undermines the public trust. For ten years, David Matlin taught at a maximum-security prison, where he confronted daily the nature of so

Jack and Annie continue their quest for the secrets of happiness–secrets they need if they’re going to save Merlin. But when the magic tree house leads them to a tiny deserted island in the middle of

The explosive, dark secrets behind America's post-WWII science programs from the author of the New York Times bestseller Area 51.In the chaos following WWII, some of the greatest spoils of Germany's r

A leading researcher on human evolution proposes a new and controversial theory of how our species came to be In this groundbreaking and engaging work of science, world-renowned paleoanthropologist Ch

In this exciting work of popular history, Michael Barone brings the story of the Glorious Revolution–an unlikely late-seventeenth-century British uprising–to American readers and reveals that, without

This volume explains the secrets and symbols behind the artist's characters, objects, and scenes by offering an analysis of each work and opening "windows" that focus on significant details in the pai

From party polarization, elections, and internal party politics, to the evolution of the U.S. presidency, John S. Jackson's new book has something for everyone interested in American politics. Beginni

Is the end of HIV upon us? Award-winning research scientist and HIV fellow at the Ragon Institute, Nathalia Holt, reveals the science behind the discovery of a functional cure and what it means for th

In a volume as urgent and eloquent as Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring, the author reveals how the welfare of coastal creatures is linked in vital ways to our own

Presents the adventures of Andrew "Ender" Wiggin, an expert at simulated war games who becomes involved in a real war against an alien race who is seeking Earth's complete destruction.

A dermatologist reveals the secrets of achieving a youthful skin at any age in an overview of the cutting-edge, age-reduction techniques and strategies available today.

Sacred poetry from twelve mystics and saints, rendered brilliantly by Daniel Ladinsky, beloved interpreter of verses by the fourteenth-century Persian poet HafizIn this luminous collection, Daniel Ladinsky—best known for his gifted and bestselling interpretations of the great Sufi poet Hafiz—brings together the timeless work of twelve of the world's finest spiritual writers, six from the East and six from the West. Once again Ladinsky reveals his talent for creating profound and playful renditions of classic poems for a modern audience. Rumi's joyous, ecstatic love poems; St. Francis's loving observations of nature through the eyes of Catholicism; Kabir's wild, freeing humor that synthesizes Hindu, Muslim, and Christian beliefs; St. Teresa's sensual verse; and the mystical, healing words of Sufi poet Hafiz—these along with inspiring works by Rabia, Meister Eckhart, St. Thomas Aquinas, Mira, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and Tukaram are all “love po

If you had one day to live what would you do? Would you plant a tree? Would you rob a bank? Would you tell someone how you really feel?What Do You Want to Do Before You Die? is an illustrated collection of your wildest dreams. Two hundred of the most moving, imaginative, amusing, and thought-provoking things to do before you die are?brought to life through handmade art curated by Dave, Duncan, Jonnie and Ben—the founders of The Buried Life.These four regular guys are on a mission to complete a list of 100 things before they die, and for every?item they accomplish, they help a total stranger do something on his or?her own to-do list. Peppered throughout the book are lessons, secrets,?and stories that come from five years of asking millions worldwide: What?do you want to do before you die?Reasons you'll like this book:?????Your life could change dramatically. (Ours did.)?????You could do things you never dreamed of. (We have.)?????You could feel the joy of being alive.

《Indispensable》提出企業如何從「可替代」轉為「不可或缺」的五步策略。當市場競爭使產品同質化、價格成為唯一差異時，作者 Joe Calloway 以實際案例說明，如何透過「五大驅動力」（The Five Drivers）建立顧客忠誠與品牌優勢。本書深入探討持續推動力、穩定可靠的表現、與顧客保持連結、創造整體體驗、以及在市場中激發魅力。書中結合訪談與案例分析，提供可即時應用的行動建議，適合企業領導者與行銷管理者思考如何讓品牌成為顧客生活的一部分。A five-step strategy for turning a commodity into a necessityWhen products and services become interchangeable, price becomes the ultimate determinant for consumers. Indispensable shows businesses how to break out of that cycle by using The Five Drivers-a strategy that takes companies to the next level of performance. Renowned business consultant Joe Calloway looks at how real companies have made their product or service "mission critical," and satisfied customers in the process.Indispensable goes straight to the heart of the issue and reveals how successful companies-of any size, in virtually any manufacturing, selling, or service endeavor-achieve market leadership through The Five Drivers of fierce customer loyalty. Indispensable shows readers how to:* Creat

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Grilling is the most basic method of cooking there is. It dates back to the time of cavemen -- food plus fire equals good. But when it comes to healthy food from the grill, evolution has been slow, p

Written in clear, lively prose, this highly respected book analyzes the evolution of the American welfare state from colonial times to present. The author examines how social welfare policy connects t

"The co-host of TLC's hit series, Freaky Eaters, reveals the ultimate diet plan to kick the junk-food habit in just four weeks- without the pain of withdrawal. In March 2010, The Scripps Research Ins

The hardcover reference titles in the Day by Day series examine the evolution of wars in a chronological timeline, from the first skirmish to the last battle and everything in between. These books are

How far do you really go to “do unto others”? Renowned New Yorker journalist Larissa MacFarquhar reveals the individuals who devote themselves fully to bettering the lives of strangers, even when it c

OWN YOUR OWN CORPORATION reveals the legal secrets and strategies that the rich have used for generations to run their businesses and protect their assets. Written in a clear and easily understandabl

Discover an amazing world of ancient secrets--right under your feet!How are rocks formed? Where do diamonds come from? Why did the dinosaurs disappear? Can rocks really grow on trees . . . or come fro

Why WAIT? In this groundbreaking book, diabetes and weight management expert Osama Hamdy, M.D., Ph.D., reveals how you can reverse the course of your type 2 diabetes, lose weight for good and finally

Mia Tang has a lot of secrets:1. She lives in a motel, not a big house. 2.Her parents hide immigrants. 3. She wants to be a writer.It will take all of Mia's courage, kindness, and hard work to get through this year. Will she be able to hold on to her job, help the immigrants and guests, and go for her dreams?Perfect for fans of Boy At the Back of the Class and A Kind of Spark.

Advance Praise for Managing Six Sigma "This book is a unique blend of practical knowledge and cultural change, revolution and evolution strategies. I recommend that serious managers buy the book, spen

人類逃不出天擇的手掌心，神也是！如果演化是生物存活的最佳利器，那麼，最精此道的就是宗教中的神。祂的適應力極強，能因應政治、經濟和社會環境的變動，開展出最符應當代需求的面目，生存下來。是永恆不變的神創造並維繫了人類和世界，還是神因應了人類歷史的進展，不斷改頭換面而得以「存活」至今？當我們認為宗教乃超越現世的永恆之道，作者卻發現，宗教起源於一些現世有形可見的因素，並在人類的歷史進展階段，不斷變換樣貌。

Drawing on unpublished sources, the author offers an intimate, psychological portrait of the novelist, revealing the truth behind many disturbing Austen family secrets.

This collection of Raymond Carver's interviews reveals him to have been perhaps the premier short-story writer of his generation, a lyric-narrative poet of singular resonance, and a staunch proponent

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Explores the causes of pain in the human body, and reveals how to ease various types of pain, including bee stings, pulled muscles, sore throats, and headaches.

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我第一次與寺尾玄社長相遇是在2008年的春天。報紙的欄目中需要介紹巴慕達（當時公司名為“巴慕達設計”）的產品，所以我拜訪了位於東京小金井市的巴慕達公司。經過數月的瞭解我編寫了本書，從而讓普通讀者也能瞭解巴慕達公司的成功之道。

國際問題研究領域最受尊敬的機構國際研究協會（ISA）年度最佳著作。 第一位在全球性政治科學類研究協會中獲得著作類大獎的中國學者唐世平代表作在國際政治領域，進攻性現實主義、防禦性現實主義和新自由主義之爭構成了過去一個世紀的研究主題。然而，唐世平在本書中指出，上述這些理論都是只將國際政治視為靜態的過程，只有運用社會演化方法才能為國際政治的內生變化提供充分的解釋。 本書開創性地提出了社會演化方法的基本思

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從最珍貴古老傳統中發掘出的偉大祕密，五個失傳已久的正確祈禱要領，重新啟動宇宙能量，從現在起，要改變一切。幾千年來我們都用錯誤的方式許願、祈禱，早已忘掉最原始的祈禱語言，這種奧妙的語言能改變我們的身體、生命與世界。把祈禱內化成一種存在狀態，而不是一種外在儀式。如此，我們才不會說得愈多，願望卻離我們愈來愈遠。如果你已經習慣願望落空，如果你曾經質疑祈禱的力量，就請回歸古老傳承的懷

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