International Spy Museum's Handbook of Practical Spying

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Paperback
$14.95 US
On sale Jul 06, 2004 | 192 Pages | 9780792267959
The mind is the only weapon that a spy is guaranteed to discharge on a daily basis. If you can adopt the principles described in this book, you may not be ready to single-handedly take down a supervillain, but you will be better prepared to counter the razor-sharp hats of hassle that the Odd Jobs of the world are continually flinging at you. It’s the first step in learning how to think like a spy.
 
Have you ever wanted to enter the world of espionage? In this light-hearted handbook, the International Spy Museum shares tips on how to use classic spying techniques in your everyday life. Whether you need get your neighbor to stop stealing your morning newspaper or you’d like to learn how to best hide your valuables in your home, you’re bound to find a tactic that will solve your problem. Sprinkled throughout are also quotes from famous figures and information on the history of spying.
The International Spy Museum in Washington, DC, is the only public museum of its kind in the United States and the only one in the world to provide a global perspective on this all-but-invisible realm. It features the largest collection of spy-related artifacts and exhibits ever placed on public display.

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The mind is the only weapon that a spy is guaranteed to discharge on a daily basis. If you can adopt the principles described in this book, you may not be ready to single-handedly take down a supervillain, but you will be better prepared to counter the razor-sharp hats of hassle that the Odd Jobs of the world are continually flinging at you. It’s the first step in learning how to think like a spy.
 
Have you ever wanted to enter the world of espionage? In this light-hearted handbook, the International Spy Museum shares tips on how to use classic spying techniques in your everyday life. Whether you need get your neighbor to stop stealing your morning newspaper or you’d like to learn how to best hide your valuables in your home, you’re bound to find a tactic that will solve your problem. Sprinkled throughout are also quotes from famous figures and information on the history of spying.

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The International Spy Museum in Washington, DC, is the only public museum of its kind in the United States and the only one in the world to provide a global perspective on this all-but-invisible realm. It features the largest collection of spy-related artifacts and exhibits ever placed on public display.

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