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Whittaker Chambers and Elizabeth Bentley shocked America in 1948 with their allegations that Communist spies had penetrated the American government. The resulting perjury trial of Alger Hiss is already legendary, but Chambers and Bentley also named Harry Dexter White, a high-ranking Treasury official. (Hiss himself thought that White had been the real target of the House Un-American Activities Committee.) When White died only a week after his bold defense before Congress, much speculation remained about the cause of his death and the truth of the charges made against him. Armed with a wealth of new information, Bruce Craig examines this controversial case and explores the ambiguities that have haunted it for more than half a century. The highest ranking figure in the Roosevelt and Truman administrations to be accused of espionage, White played a central role in the founding of the United Nations' twin financial institutions, the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. For years...

First the Earth's champions, old and new, returned to a world that thought the era of superheroes had come to a close. Then an age-old conflict of good versus evil, heroes versus villains, was renewed. And now it all comes down to one battle--the battle to end all battles. And if Quantum's prophecy proves true, it could just mean the end of the world as we know it. The new heroes' powers are getting stronger, and they're still learning how to harness them. But when one of their own turns her ability to control minds against the rest, they face something much larger than themselves, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Product details For ages 12-17 Format Paperb...

In this modern and practical guide, Brigit Esselmont (founder of Biddy Tarot and author of Everyday Tarot) takes you on an exciting, 31-day journey to understand the essence of the Tarot and tune into your inner wisdom, so that you can live life to your fullest potential (using the Tarot as your guide). Intuitive Tarot breaks down the complex systems of the Tarot into bite-sized, actionable steps. Work your way through the daily activities and you'll be reading Tarot with ease - from Day One! In this 31 Day Experience, you will: Learn to confidently read Tarot for yourself and others Discover a simple way to interpret any card quickly and accurately End the frustration of trying to memorize all 78 card meanings Unlock the secret to impactful and insightful readings Learn practical Tarot wisdom, from Brigit's 25-year journey as a professional Tarot Reader and over 10,000 readings Practice what you learn every day and ultimately become a better Tarot reader Start to trust your i...

Die Neuauflage des Bildatlas über den ästhetischen Anwendungsbereich von Botulinumtoxin Typ A überzeugt wie der Vorgänger durch praxisorientiertes Fachwissen, anschauliche Anatomie und eindrucksvolle Fallbeispiele auf dem neuesten Stand der klinischen Kenntnisse. Ergänzt wird das bewährte "Hands-on"-Lehrkonzept des Vorgängerwerks um die neuesten Produktinformationen, erweiterte Anwendungsbereiche und Videosequenzen. Im Grundlagenteil findet der Leser weiterhin die wichtigsten Informationen über den Wirkstoff Botulinumtoxin und seine Anwendung in der ästhetischen Praxis, aktualisiert um die neuesten klinischen Daten und Produktangebote. In dem umfangreich erweiterten Kapitel Patientenmanagement enthält das Werk alle relevanten Informationen zur Qualitätssicherung seiner Behandlung: Von der ausführlichen und sachlichen Erhebung des Befunds, über die individuelle Behandlungsplanung und Aufklärung bis hin zur professionellen Dokumentation. Der praktische Teil besticht durch neue ...

For undergraduate and graduate operations management courses. Practical, easy to read text with a managerial approach to operations management Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains provides students with a comprehensive framework for addressing operational process and supply chain issues and uses a systemized approach while focusing on issues of current interest. The 12th Edition provides ample opportunities for students to experience the role of a manager with challenging problems, cases, a library of videos customized to the individual chapters, simulations, experiential exercises, and tightly integrated online resources. Also available with MyLab Operations Management By combining trusted authors' content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab Operations Management does not come packaged with this content. Students, if intereste...

Japanese From Zero! is an innovative and integrated approach to learning Japanese developed by professional Japanese interpreter George Trombley and co-writer Yukari Takenaka. The lessons and techniques used in this series have been taught successfully for over ten years in classrooms throughout the world. Using up-to-date and easy-to-grasp grammar, Japanese From Zero! is the perfect course for current students of Japanese as well as absolute beginners. In Book 1 of the Japanese From Zero! series, readers are taught new grammar concepts, over 800 new words and expressions, and also learn the hiragana writing system. Features of Book 1: * Integrated Workbook with Answer Key * Over 800 New Words and Expressions * Learn to Read and Write Hiragana * Easy-to-Understand Example Dialogues * Culture Points about Japan * Bilingual Glossaries with Kana and Romaji ...and much more! Product details ...

In Presenting to Win: Persuading Your Audience Every Time, the world's #1 presentation consultant shows how to connect with even the toughest, most high-level audiences--and move them to action. Jerry Weissman shows presenters of all kinds how to dump those PowerPoint templates once and for all--and learn to tell compelling stories that focus on what's in it for their listeners. Drawing on dozens of practical examples and real case studies, Weissman shows presenters how to identify their real goals and messages before they even open PowerPoint; how to stay focused on what their listeners really care about; and how to capture their audiences in the first crucial 90 seconds. From bullets and graphics to the effective, sparing use of special effects, Weissman covers all the practical mechanics of effective presentation--and walks readers through every step of building a Power Presentation, from brainstorming through delivery. Unlike the techniques in other presentation books, thi...