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A journalist who specializes in intelligence matters tells the story of FBI agent Robert Hanssen, who for two decades worked as a mole for the Soviet Union. Wise details the methods used by Hanssen to betray his country, the damage done by his leaks, and the quixotic hunt by the intelligence community for the mole they knew had to exist. Wise also explores Hanssen`s somewhat kinky private side. A New York Times Notable Book for 2002. A New York Times Notable Book for 2002. AUTHOR: David Wise
PUBLISHER: Random House Adult Trade Publishing Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Current Affairs 
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 | Not Afraid of Flavor by University of North Carolina Press"
Since opening their Durham, North Carolina, restaurant in 1986, chefs Ben and Karen Barker have been hailed as rising stars of the American culinary scene. Their award-winning Magnolia Grill has been featured in publications such as Bon AppDtitBon AppDtit, Food & Wine, the New York Times, and Southern Living. With a menu that changes daily and draws inspiration from fresh, often locally produced ingredients, the restaurant is the ultimate showcase for the bold, imaginative cuisine that embodies the Barkers` motto, Not Afraid of Flavor. From spectacular soups to inventive updates of classic American desserts, this beautifully illustrated book features more than 125 exciting recipes from Magnolia Grill. While not strictly Southern, many of the dishes display a Southern sensibility--making creative use of regional ingredients or offering a new twist on a familiar favorite. Clear, detailed directions encourage readers to try such fearless creations as okra rellenos, spicy green tomato soup with crab and country ham, pan-roasted duck breast with sun-dried cherry conserve, striped bass with oyster stew, wild mushroom bread pudding, brown sugar pear poundcake, and Jack Daniels vanilla ice cream.Ann Hawthorne|Ben Barker|Karen Barker AUTHOR: University of North Carolina Press
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Cooking & Food
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 | Police Cars by Edwin J. Sanow
This giant, hardbound reference features the finest cars built for United States law enforcement agencies, from the 1930s to today. Arranged in chronological order, the encyclopedic collection of archival photography is complemented by a concise text revealing the evolution of the police car, including standard equipment, special options, and model histories. With high-horsepower engines, quick shifting, bullet-proof transmissions, high-performance suspensions, and heavy-duty components, these extraordinary cars are something to behold -- as Elwood Blues noted in The Blues Brothers, Cop engine, cop shocks, cop radio. AUTHOR: Edwin J. Sanow
PUBLISHER: MBI Publishing Company LLC
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Current Affairs
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 | The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell by Oren Harari
This leadership guide draws on the life and career of Colin Powell. It examines the lessons he learned in the military, along with his personal skills and character, and applies them to the business world. AUTHOR: Oren Harari
PUBLISHER: American Media International
FORMAT: Audio
CATEGORY: Current Affairs
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 | The Modern Middle East by Barry Rubin
Description not available.Documents the history of the Middle East over the last fifty years, offering political summations of the region that detail how events and ideas have both molded and changed its character, and interweaving three vital themes throughout the book that analyze and reinterpret the recent upheaval in Middle Eastern societies. (History) AUTHOR: Barry Rubin
PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Current Affairs
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 | Best Bread Machine Recipes by Better Homes & Gardens Editors
Designed for people who own bread machines that yield two-pound loaves and for anyone whose machine makes a one-and-a-half pound loaf, this book contains a variety of recipes that make maximum use of a bread machine's convenient and timesaving features. Conversion directions for favorite recipes are included. 10 photos. 80 recipes. Wire-o binding. AUTHOR: Better Homes & Gardens Editors
PUBLISHER: Meredith Books
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Cooking & Food
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