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Why Espionage Happens
A VETERAN CIA ANALYST & PSYCHOLOGIST EXAMINES THE MOTIVATION OF BETRAYAL
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A new book by veteran CIA analyst Terence Thompson explores the psychology of betrayal in the espionage community. Why do smart people who have been aggressively screened for undesirable past behaviors betray the trust placed in them and turn on those who have trusted them. He examines phenomena such as fear of failure, psychological hardiness, acquisitiveness and envy, juxtaposed against counterbalancing factors such as character, loyalty and trustworthiness. He dissects the most important spy cases of our time, such as Aldridge Ames and Bob Hanssen, and draws conclusions that can help to avoid similar cases in the future. In essence, he applies the latest psychological theories to explain the decision to commit espionage and concludes that in the age old conflict between the inherent forces of good versus evil, sometimes evil wins out.

 

 

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Lon of a 1000 Faces by Forrest J Ackerman
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Mytery Writing in a Nutshell by John and Andrew McAleer
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Who Goes There compiled by James. A. Rock
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At Wolfe's Door: The Nero Wolfe Novels of Rex Stout
by J. Kenneth Van Dover 6" x 9", xi + 107pp
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This wonderful guide to the Nero Wolfe stories of Rex Stout was first published in 1991. Now, with additional material, this indispensable guide is available again. Included are synopses of every mystery novel and short story published from the beginning of Stout's Nero Wolfe series in 1934 to Stout's death in 1975. Each entry includes information on characters, a non-spoiler plot synopsis and trenchant commentary. Also included are short essays on Stout's Wolfe series on his other mystery works, and on his place in the genre. All these elements combine to form an appealing and useful companion for Wolfe neophytes and for those to whom Rex Stout's Wolfe canon has become a perennial addiction.

 

 

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Lon of  1000 Faces
The story, in pictures, of  Lon Chaney, Sr., The World's Greatest Actor

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Forrest J Ackerman's long out-of-print and sought after classic on silent film great Lon Chaney, Sr., "The Man of 1000 Faces." This is the definitive still photograph collection of scenes from the great man's life and work, Contains 289 pages on the silent film master. Includes tributes, biographical sketches, and appreciations by Robert Bloch, Ray Bradbury, Lon Chaney, Jr.,  and 15 others. Cameo by Vincent Price.

 

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Rex Stout:
A Majesty's Life the "Edgar" award winning biography of the creator of "Nero Wolfe."

by John McAleer
with a Foreword by
P. G. Wodehouse
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The definitive account by a master biographer.
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This is a superb book. . .All friends of Rex Stout, Nero Wolfe, and Archie Goodwin are in John McAleer's debt.  --Norman Cousins,
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A worthy effort in every respect. . . [John McAleer] does his subject justice--Fine research, a clear judicious eye, a keen critical sense, a felicitous style. . .there's never a dull moment in his perceptive opus. --Publishers Weekly
 

 

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Sherlock Holmes and the Cocaine Habit

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