The Complete Idiot S Guide To The Cia

The history of the Central Intelligence Agency and its role in world events since its creation in 1947.

Provides information on national security in the United States before and after the September 11 terrorist attacks and how the government is protecting the country from future attacks.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Spies & Espionage is a a fascinating look at spies and espionage of the 20th century. Covers the Zimmerman note in World War I, Pearl Harbor's impact on U.S. intelligence planning, the role of the OSS in World War II, atomic spies and American moles in Washington, McCarthy and the professional anti-Communists, intelligence in the Gulf War, Robert Hanssen and Wen Ho Lee, and intelligence in the War on Terror. Offers a comprehensive look as well as fascinating details, from surveillance techniques and espionage equipment to the myths and realities.

Provides an introduction to the command center for United States miliary operations, and discusses the history of the physical structure, its organization, personnel, and some of its residents including the CIA, NSA, and NIMA.

You’re no idiot, of course. You know there are more people from Latin America living in the United States than ever before. And you’re aware that Latinos come from several countries, including Cuba, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. But you don’t have to south of the border to explore the rich Latino heritage. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Latino History and Culture offers an exhaustive exploration of all things Hispanic. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • The scoop on the difference between Nuyoricans, Chicanos, Cuban Americans, and more. • An overview of Latin-American history, including the Spanish conquest, colonization, and subsequent struggles for independence. • Stories behind famous and infamous personas, such as Simón Bolívar, César Romero, Benito Juárez, Ernesto “Che” Guevara, Fidel Castro, and Evita Perón. • Everything you need to know about Latino life north of the border, including politics, education, work, and entertainment.

In this companion volume to his 1995 bibliography of the same title, Daniel Blewett continues his foray into the vast literature of military studies. As did its predecessor, it covers land, air, and naval forces, primarily but not exclusively from a U.S. perspective, with the welcome emergence of small wars from publishing obscurity. In addition to identifying relevant organizations and associations, Blewett has gathered together the very best in chronologies, bibliographies, biographical dictionaries, indexes, journals abstracts, glossaries, and encyclopedias, each accompanied by a brief descriptive annotation. This work remains a pertinent addition to the general reference collections of public and academic libraries as well as special libraries, government documents collections, military and intelligence agency libraries, and historical societies and museums.

Discusses the causes, military tactics, battles, and effects of the Persian Gulf War.