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Operation Pseudo Miranda: A Veteran of the CIA Drug Wars Tells All
by Kenneth C. Bucchi
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Ever wonder how the CIA enlists people to work for it? Bucchi (Inside Job: Deep Undercover as a Corporate Spy) was recruited while attending Murray State University, KY, in 1984, and here he recounts the rigorous training he and many others had to endure. Afterward, Bucchi lived in a secret world in which no one outside the agency knew his real profession. In the 1980s, the CIA participated in the war on drugs, and Bucchi was a tactical commander in Operation Pseudo Miranda, in which the CIA made deals with infamous drug lords Pablo Escobar, Fabio Ochoa, and Manuel Noriega. Unfortunately, this operation did not go according to plan, and disaster followed, with several members of his team killed, including a woman for whom he had strong feelings. The book is written like an action-type novel with a great deal of reconstructed dialog, and therein lies the problem. Since the conversations, including secret meetings with CIA director William Casey, are based on Bucchi's memory, there is no way of knowing their accuracy or estimating how much has been embellished. The story might have been better served had it been written as an espionage novel based on true experience. An optional purchase. Michael Sawyer, Northwestern Regional Lib., Elkin, NC
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From this former CIA operative comes an exciting, fast-paced, and unsettling account of a top-secret operation that was designed to put the American government in effective control of some of South America's biggest drug cartels. Bucchi describes the origins of this hush-hush plan and the man who saw an opportunity to divert huge sums of money for his own purposes. Readers of political exposes such as Victor Marchetti and John Marks' classic The CIA and the Cult of Intelligence (1989) will be thoroughly captivated by this insider's account of an operation that put hundreds of lives, not to mention the very survival of the U.S. government, at risk. The book is, in places, drastically overwritten (Bucchi often sounds like he's writing a tough-guy thriller, not a work of nonfiction), but its wealth of detail more than makes up for the purple prose. This is a story worth telling, and the author, who was in on the operation from the very beginning, is certainly the man to tell it. David Pitt
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When the Mississippi Ran Backwards : Empire, Intrigue, Murder, and the New Madrid Earthquakes
by Jay Feldman
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The shocks that devastated the Mississippi River town of New Madrid, Mo., and environs in the winter of 1812 were among the strongest earthquakes in America's history. But in human terms they were fairly inconsequential (about 100 people died in the lightly populated area), hence the resort to empire, intrigue and murder to flesh out this engaging if haphazard survey of the Mississippi valley frontier. Journalist and scriptwriter Feldman gives a lucid rundown of the geology and seismology of the quakes and skillfully deploys sparse firsthand memoirs of the disaster to describe the titanic upheavals of earth and water that terrified onlookers. But that leaves most of the book still to write, so he brings in other developments tenuously related to the earthquake and the region. These include the brutal Indian wars of the early 19th century, the maiden voyage of the Mississippi's first steamboat and the murder of a Kentucky slave by his degenerate owner, which came to light after one of the titular quakes demolished the chimney where the victim's remains were hidden; a set piece of the Battle of New Orleans is tacked on as a coda. The author's attempts to tie these happenings together are perfunctory at best, but it's a diverting patchwork of events, with colorful characters, that Feldman's well-paced storytelling turns into a vivid historical panorama. Agent, Alex Smithline. history Book Club Alternate Selection.(Mar.)
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Through four historical figures, Feldman re-creates the frontier world of 1811-12, when the New Madrid earthquakes devastated the lower Ohio and mid-Mississippi valleys. One central character is New Madrid founder George Morgan. Others include Lilburne Lewis, a nephew of Thomas Jefferson, and Nicholas Roosevelt, whose steamboat, the first on the western rivers, was maltreated by the Mississippi when the quakes struck. Together, the schemes of these men stand for the white settlement that was opposed by the fourth main character in Feldman's drama: Tecumseh. In fateful ways, according to Feldman, the earthquakes affected their projects: the tremors destroyed Morgan's town; they collapsed Lewis' chimney, exposing the remains of a slave he murdered; and they signified, to Tecumseh's pan-Indian movement, the Great Spirit's disapproval of ceding land to whites. Synthesizing lives and times, Feldman composes a fluent, coherent narrative that culminates in the War of 1812. Feldman's fine history on the New Madrid events parallels a popular work on their geology, The Big One, by Charles Officer and Jake Page (2004). Gilbert Taylor
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The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World, 2006
by Bob Sehlinger and Len Testa
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"I can't think of much this book doesn't coverI really can't fault this guide, it contains more than enough information for anyone planning to visit Walt Disney WorldI'd highly recommend the Unofficial Guide 2006." (www.wdisneyw.co.uk, 28th September 2005) ".how to spare yourself queuing for hours on end is where this book really comes into it's own" (The Economist, April 2006)
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"A Tourist's Best Friend!"
-Chicago Sun-Times
"Indispensable"
-The New York Times
Five Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide(r):
* Exclusively patented, field-tested touring plans that save as much as four hours of standing in line in a single day
* Tips, advice, and opinions from hundreds of Walt Disney World guests in their own words
* Almost 250 hotels rated and ranked for quality and value, including the top non-Disney hotels for families
* A complete Dining Guide with ratings and Reviews of all Walt Disney World restaurants, plus extensive alternatives for dining deals outside the World
* Every attraction rated and ranked for each age group; extensive, objective, head-to-head comparisons of the Disney and Universal theme parks
Sample Rating
Soarin'
Appeal by age Preschool Grade school Teens Young adults Over 30 Seniors
What it is:Flight simulation ride. Scope and scale:Super headliner. When to go First:30 minutes the park is open or use FASTPASS. Special comments:Entrance on the lower level of The Land pavilion. May induce motion sickness; 40" minimum-height requirement; switching off available (see pages 266-268). Author's rating:Exciting and mellow at the same time; Not to be missed. Duration of ride:4H minutes. Loading speed Moderate.
This guide is a completely independent evaluation of Walt Disney World and has not been Reviewed or approved by Walt Disney World or the Walt Disney Company, Inc.
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The Circle Of Life: The Heart's Journey Through The Seasons
by Joyce Rupp and Macrina Wiederkehr
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Straying from the Flock: Travels in New Zealand
by Alexander Elder
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An illuminating road trip through the history, life, and attractions of one of the most beautiful countries in the southern hemisphere
The beauty and grandeur of New Zealand has captured the imagination of movie-goers over the past couple of years, and the country is a dream destination for many around the world. Straying from the Flock is an intimate and personal account of one passionate traveler's visit to this incredible country, its mountains and beaches, fjords, rainforests, vineyards, and hidden eateries. Each of the fifty chapters describes one day in his travels-fishing, flying, cattle herding, befriending locals at every turn. Filled with colorful stories and memorable personalities, the book not only describes the trip of a lifetime, but captures a life-altering experience for its writer. From mountains and rainforests to cities and beaches, Straying from the Flock is both a moving memoir and personal travel guide to this amazing country.
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"An illuminating road trip through the history, life, and attractions of one of the most beautiful countries in the southern hemisphere
The beauty and grandeur of New Zealand has captured the imagination of movie-goers over the past couple of years, and the country is a dream destination for many around the world. Straying from the Flock is an intimate and personal account of one passionate traveler's visit to this incredible country, its mountains and beaches, fjords, rainforests, vineyards, and hidden eateries. Each of the fifty chapters describes one day in his travels-fishing, flying, cattle herding, befriending locals at every turn. Filled with colorful stories and memorable personalities, the book not only describes the trip of a lifetime, but captures a life-altering experience for its writer. From mountains and rainforests to cities and beaches, Straying from the Flock is both a moving memoir and personal travel guide to this amazing country."
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RandMcNally Kids' Road Atlas (Backseat Books)
by Kristy McGowan, Karen Richards, and Chris Reed
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Rand McNally's Backseat Books® series is your source for fighting those boredom blues. Kids' Road Atlas features real road maps, great travel games, state-by-state puzzles, state facts (including the nickname, capital, flower, tree, and bird), an index, and much, much more. An answer key is also included in the back of the book. These colorful, fun-filled books are perfect for keeping the kids busy at home or during those long stretches. Backseat Books®. Boredom cured. 80 pages; 8.5" x 10.75".
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Moon Handbooks Wisconsin (Moon Handbooks : Wisconsin)
by Thomas Huhti
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From the charm of collegiate Madison to the beauty of the Wisconsin Dells and Apostle Islands, Moon Handbooks Wisconsin is the guide to the best the state has to offer, both on and off the beaten path. Practical information includes suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights, plus essentials on dining, transportation, and accommodations for a range of budgets. Complete with details for enjoying food, drinks, bed-and-breakfasts, hikes, and campsites around Milwaukee, the Great Lakes, and the entire state, Moon Handbooks Wisconsin gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
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Moon Handbooks Tennessee (Moon Handbooks : Tennessee)
by Jeff Bradley
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From the live music in Nashville to Civil War Monuments and hiking in the Smoky Mountains, Moon Handbooks Tennessee is the guide to the best the state has to offer, both on and off the beaten path. Practical information includes suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights, plus essentials on dining, transportation, and accommodations for a range of budgets. Complete with details for binging on the best barbecue, paying tribute at Graceland, and a host of outdoor activities, Moon Handbooks Tennessee gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
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