The Complete Idiot's Guide to the FBI


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Investigative reports illustrate the FBI's battle against robbers, mobsters, terrorists, and spies; candid clues expose the FBI's proof-gathering methods--from fingerprinting to stakeouts to undercover work; expert advice uncovers what it takes to become an FBI special agent.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Home Security


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Covers creating a home security plan, assessing local public safety agencies, planning a budget, alarm systems, home survellience, and protecting a car.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Mafia


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Offers a comprehensive overview of the world's most notorious criminal organization, tracing the history of the Mafia, changes in the ranks and power following the conviction of key members, and their diverse roles in cities across the United States.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Private Investigating


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An updated and revised edition of the most highly recommended guide to learning to be a private investigator-or just using the tools PIs do to understand what goes on in your local courthouse, find information in public records, and perform searches to save you time and money. Among the changes for this edition- Completely new chapters on skip tracing Up-to-date information on how to make money by understanding your local courthouse and finding not-so-hidden gems in public records Under-the-radar databases you need to know about Completely new-and hot-chapters on due diligence searches, including pre-employment and tenant screening investigations and adoption searches




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Modern China


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This work provides an informative guide to the roots of modern China. It also looks at the key challenges and opportunities that face China in the 21st century.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to National Security


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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 the Pentagon


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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.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to 20th-century History


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Provides an overview of the people, events, and ideas that shaped the twentieth century, covering wars and political conflicts, innovations in technology, and the contributions of such great minds as Sigmund Freud and Albert Einstein




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Verbal Self-defense


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Offers advice on identifying the verbal bullies in one's life, determining the difference between abuse and "kidding around," turning negative comments to one's advantage, and delivering verbal defense appropriately and confidently