Deluxe Revised Recon

During the Cold War, freedom of expression was vaunted as liberal democracy's most cherished possession—but such freedom was put in service of a hidden agenda. In The Cultural Cold War, Frances Stonor Saunders reveals the extraordinary efforts of a secret campaign in which some of the most vocal exponents of intellectual freedom in the West were working for or subsidized by the CIA—whether they knew it or not. Called "the most comprehensive account yet of the [CIA's] activities between 1947 and 1967" by the New York Times, the book presents shocking evidence of the CIA's undercover program of cultural interventions in Western Europe and at home, drawing together declassified documents and exclusive interviews to expose the CIA's astonishing campaign to deploy the likes of Hannah Arendt, Isaiah Berlin, Leonard Bernstein, Robert Lowell, George Orwell, and Jackson Pollock as weapons in the Cold War. Translated into ten languages, this classic work—now with a new preface by the author—is "a real contribution to popular understanding of the postwar period" (The Wall Street Journal), and its story of covert cultural efforts to win hearts and minds continues to be relevant today.

This top-secret cache reproduces highly sensitive intelligence that traces the Rebel Alliance from its formation through its tireless fight against the Empire and the First Order. From its earliest beginnings in covert opposition to Imperial operations, the Alliance could not leave its most sensitive information open to the risk of digital interception. Instead, it was kept in a secure case, traveling with key senior Rebel personnel. Lost in the chaos surrounding the Battle of Endor, it was rediscovered many years later by the newly formed Resistance. Richly illustrated and full of strategic detail and history, the files also feature additional annotation by Resistance members such as General Leia Organa, Mon Mothma, Poe Dameron, and Admiral Ackbar, making this a crucial read for fans seeking a deeper understanding of the saga.

Build your own X-Wing fighter with this IncrediBuilds: Star Wars model kit, featuring a full-color booklet filled with amazing facts and awesome imagery of the iconic rebel ship in action. Build and color your own 3D X-Wing model and learn all about the classic Star Wars spacecraft in this deluxe IncrediBuilds book set. Discover this exciting new Star Wars–themed book and wooden model that bring to life one of the Rebel Alliance's most versatile ships: the X-Wing fighter. The full-color, hardcover book includes everything you need to know about the X-Wing, from basic flight and weapons capabilities through to notable pilots, famous battles, and amazing behind-the-scenes secrets. The wooden model is easy to assemble and snaps together to form a dynamic, displayable 3D version of this fan favorite Star Wars spacecraft. Includes: -Laser-cut, FSC-certified wood sheet with easy-to-assemble pieces -Step-by-step instructions -Coloring and crafting ideas -A X-Wing guidebook, Inside the Galaxy's Most Versatile Starfighter Skill Level: Advanced