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German Foreign Intelligence from Hitler's War to the Cold War

Flawed Assumptions and Faulty Analysis

By: Robert Hutchinson

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German Foreign Intelligence from Hitler's War to the Cold War

Flawed Assumptions and Faulty Analysis

By: Robert Hutchinson

In the Allies' post-war analyses of the Nazis' defeat, the "weakness and incompetence" of the German intelligence services figured prominently. And how could it have been otherwise, when they worked at the whim of a regime in the grip of "ignorant maniacs"? But what if, Robert Hutchinson asks, the worldviews of the intelligence services and the "ignorant maniacs" aligned more closely than these analyses—and subsequent studies—assumed? What if the reports of the German foreign intelligence services, rather than being dismissed by ideologues who "knew better," instead served to reinforce the National Socialist worldview? Returning to these reports, examining the information on enemy nations that was gathered, processed, and presented to leaders in the Nazi state, Hutchinson's study reveals the consequences of the politicization of German intelligence during the war—as well as the persistence of ingrained prejudices among the intelligence services' Cold War successors. Closer scrutiny of underutilized and unpublished reports shows how during the World War II the German intelligence services supported widely-held assumptions among the Nazi elite that Britain was politically and morally bankrupt, that the Soviet Union was tottering militarily and racially inferior, and that the United States' vast economic potential was undermined by political, cultural, and racial degeneration. Furthermore, Hutchinson argues, these distortions continued as German intelligence veterans parlayed their supposed expertise on the Soviet Union into positions of prominence in Western intelligence in the early years of the Cold War. With its unique insights into the impact of ideology on wartime and post-war intelligence, his book raises important questions not only about how intelligence reports can influence policy decisions, but also about the subjective nature of intelligence gathering itself.

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University Press of Kansas

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070062757X

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Introducing Archaeology, Third Edition

By: Robert J. Muckle,Stacey L. Camp

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Introducing Archaeology, Third Edition

By: Robert J. Muckle,Stacey L. Camp

Situating archaeology in academic, social, and political contexts, the third edition emphasizes the ethics and the scholarship of women and includes considerable focus on the archaeology of recent and contemporary times.

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University of Toronto Press

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1487524455

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Scandinavians

In Search of the Soul of the North

By: Robert Ferguson

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Scandinavians

In Search of the Soul of the North

By: Robert Ferguson

“An engaging, layered look into a culture complex enough both to produce stylish rain gear and to embrace the foul weather that necessitates it.” —The New York Times Book Review We fill our homes with Nordic furniture; we envy their humane social welfare system and healthy outdoor lifestyle; we devour their crime fiction. Even their strangely attractive melancholia seems to express a stoic, commonsensical acceptance of life’s vicissitudes. But how valid is this outsider’s view of Scandinavia, and how accurate is our picture of life in Scandinavia today? Scandinavians follows a chronological progression across the Northern centuries: the Vendel era of Swedish prehistory; the age of the Vikings; the Christian conversions of Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Iceland; the unified Scandinavian state of the late Middle Ages; the sea-change of the Reformation; the kingdom of Denmark-Norway; King Gustav Adolphus and the age of Sweden’s greatness; the cultural golden age of Ibsen, Strindberg, and Munch; the impact of the Second World War; Scandinavia’s postwar social democratic nirvana; and the terror attack of Anders Behring Breivik. Scandinavians is also a personal investigation, with award-winning author Robert Ferguson as the ideal companion as he explores not only the region’s society, politics, culture, and temperament, but also wide-ranging topics such as the power and mystique of Scandinavian women, from the Valkyries to the Vikings; from Nora and Hedda to Garbo and Bergman. “A delightful history in which the author truly captures ‘the soul of the North.’ ”—Kirkus Reviews

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Abrams

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1468314831

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Antianginal Drugs

Pathophysiological, Haemodynamic, Methodological, Pharmacological, Biochemical and Clinical Basis for Their Use in Human Therapeutics

By: Robert Charlier

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Antianginal Drugs

Pathophysiological, Haemodynamic, Methodological, Pharmacological, Biochemical and Clinical Basis for Their Use in Human Therapeutics

By: Robert Charlier

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451

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Springer Science & Business Media

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3642651658

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9783642651656

Introducing Archaeology

Second Edition

By: Robert J. Muckle

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Introducing Archaeology

Second Edition

By: Robert J. Muckle

The second edition highlights recent developments in the field and includes a new chapter on archaeology beyond mainstream academia. It also integrates more examples from popular culture, including mummies, tattoos, pirates, and global warming.

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University of Toronto Press

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1442607858

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Transformations

Feminist Pathways to Global Change

By: Torry D. Dickinson,Robert K. Schaeffer

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Transformations

Feminist Pathways to Global Change

By: Torry D. Dickinson,Robert K. Schaeffer

Bringing feminist and world-systems theories together, this analytic anthology examines the rise of intersecting, women-centered movements that contribute to alternative development and the rise of new societies. The authors consider feminist movements and humanistic transformations that create new work and market relations, promote democracy and equality, redefine gender and sexuality, regenerate the environment, and construct nonviolent and peaceful relations. At the end of each chapter, articles by feminist theorists and practitioners on these topics are included to illustrate the analysis. Using a global, historical framework, the book shows how diverse, multicultural, and international feminist ideas can be brought together to provide a comprehensive and differentiated understanding of change.

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Routledge

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1317250192

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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Stockholm

The Adrenaline Fueled Adventures of an Accidental Scientist

By: Robert Lefkowitz,Randy Hall

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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Stockholm

The Adrenaline Fueled Adventures of an Accidental Scientist

By: Robert Lefkowitz,Randy Hall

The rollicking memoir from the cardiologist turned legendary scientist and winner of the Nobel Prize that revels in the joy of science and discovery. Like Richard Feynman in the field of physics, Dr. Robert Lefkowitz is also known for being a larger-than-life character: a not-immodest, often self-deprecating, always entertaining raconteur. Indeed, when he received the Nobel Prize, the press corps in Sweden covered him intensively, describing him as “the happiest Laureate.” In addition to his time as a physician, from being a "yellow beret" in the public health corps with Dr. Anthony Fauci to his time as a cardiologist, and his extraordinary transition to biochemistry, which would lead to his Nobel Prize win, Dr. Lefkowitz has ignited passion and curiosity as a fabled mentor and teacher. But it's all in a days work, as Lefkowitz reveals in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Stockholm, which is filled to the brim with anecdotes and energy, and gives us a glimpse into the life of one of today's leading scientists.

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Simon and Schuster

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1643136399

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Seizing the Light

A Social & Aesthetic History of Photography

By: Robert Hirsch

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Seizing the Light

A Social & Aesthetic History of Photography

By: Robert Hirsch

The definitive history of photography book, Seizing the Light: A Social & Aesthetic History of Photography delivers the fascinating story of how photography as an art form came into being, and its continued development, maturity, and transformation. Covering major events, practitioners, works, and social effects of photographic practice, author Robert Hirsch provides a concise and discerning chronological account of photography, drawing on examples from across the world. This fundamental starting place shows the diversity of makers, inventors, issues, and applications, exploring the artistic, critical, and social aspects of the creative thinking process. This new edition has been fully revised and updated to include the latest advances in technology and digital photography, as well as information on contemporary photographers such as Granville Carroll, Meryl McMaster, Cindy Sherman, Penelope Umbrico, and Yang Yongliang. New topics include the rise of mobile photography and surveillance cameras, drone photography, image manipulation, protest and social justice photography, plus the roles of artificial intelligence and social media in photography. Highly illustrated with over 250 full-color images and contributions from hundreds of artists around the world, Seizing the Light serves as a gateway to the history of photography. Written in an accessible style, it is perfect for those newly engaging with the practice of photography and for experienced photographers wanting to contextualize their own work.

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Taylor & Francis

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1000904350

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Solar Energy Houses

Strategies, Technologies, Examples

By: Anne-Grete Hestnes,Robert Hastings,Bjarne Saxhof

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Solar Energy Houses

Strategies, Technologies, Examples

By: Anne-Grete Hestnes,Robert Hastings,Bjarne Saxhof

Passive and active solar strategies together with the adoption of energy conservation measures and the integration of new materials and technologies can lead to a dramatic reduction of 75-90 per cent in the energy consumption of the buildings. The objective of Task 13 of the IEA's Solar Heating and Cooling Programme was to advance solar building technologies and demonstrate this potential by designing and constructing buildings that met very low energy consumption targets while maintaining a good indoor climate. This revised second edition of this book presents the findings of the Task 13 experts and includes the results of the monitoring programme, conducted to determine the effectives of the techniques and strategies adopted. This new edition also provides a detailed explanation of this research programme in terms of how far the expectations of the Task experts were met and highlights the specific successes and lessons learned from the project.

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209

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Routledge

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1134071981

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9781134071982

Politics of Postal Transformation

Modernizing Postal Systems in the Electronic and Global World

By: Robert Malcolm Campbell

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Politics of Postal Transformation

Modernizing Postal Systems in the Electronic and Global World

By: Robert Malcolm Campbell

In The Politics of Postal Transformation Robert Campbell investigates and analyses the most important policy innovations in recent years as countries struggle to create a postal regime that matches domestic political expectations with international and technological realities.

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McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP

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0773522840

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9780773522848

Ultrasonic Spectroscopy

Applications in Condensed Matter Physics and Materials Science

By: Robert G. Leisure

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Ultrasonic Spectroscopy

Applications in Condensed Matter Physics and Materials Science

By: Robert G. Leisure

Ultrasonic spectroscopy is a technique widely used in solid-state physics, materials science, and geology that utilizes acoustic waves to determine fundamental physical properties of materials, such as their elasticity and mechanical energy dissipation. This book provides complete coverage of the main issues relevant to the design, analysis, and interpretation of ultrasonic experiments. Topics including elasticity, acoustic waves in solids, ultrasonic loss, and the relation of elastic constants to thermodynamic potentials are covered in depth. Modern techniques and experimental methods including resonant ultrasound spectroscopy, digital pulse-echo, and picosecond ultrasound are also introduced and reviewed. This self-contained book includes extensive background theory and is accessible to students new to the field of ultrasonic spectroscopy, as well as to graduate students and researchers in physics, engineering, materials science, and geophysics.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108228712

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9781108228718

Early Periodical Indexes

Bibliographies and Indexes of Literature Published in Periodicals Before 1900

By: Robert Balay

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Early Periodical Indexes

Bibliographies and Indexes of Literature Published in Periodicals Before 1900

By: Robert Balay

Balay's "Early Periodical Indexes" is the most comprehensive guide available to the indexing of periodical literature from the 16th century until the end of the 19th century, limited in scope to European languages. The material itself is widely scattered, difficult to find, and until now without a systematic way to identify it. This extraordinarily useful tool lists and describes titles in a wide range of disciplines, including indexes published prior to 1900 that are restricted to periodicals (such as Poole's), those published later (such as Wellesley), as well as serial and topical bibliographies citing publications in all formats--and Balay explains the relationships among them. Electronic databases, both Web-based and CD-ROMs, are included. Indexes are by author, title, topical subjects, and dates of coverage. This landmark resource should be a familiar sight in every research library.

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Scarecrow Press

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0810838680

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Woodbridge

By: Virginia Bergen Troeger,Robert J. McEwen

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Woodbridge

By: Virginia Bergen Troeger,Robert J. McEwen

Woodbridge Volume II continues and expands the photographic history of New Jersey's oldest township. Woodbridge, first settled in 1665, was chartered four years later by Phillip Carteret, the English governor of the Province of New Jersey. Today, the Township of Woodbridge comprises the communities of Avenel, Colonia, Fords, Hopelawn, Iselin, Keasbey, Port Reading, Sewaren, and Woodbridge, all of which have a combined population exceeding ninety thousand. Through over two hundred vintage images combined with insightful and informative captions, you will experience an unforgettable journey into Woodbridge's past. View such events as the 1951 Pennsylvania Railroad train wreck, in which eighty-four people lost their lives, the heroic attempt of resident Captain Kurt Carlsen to rescue his sinking merchant ship, Woodbridge's three-hundredth anniversary celebration in 1969, and other memorable milestones in this community's past. Meet local leaders, members of the armed forces, sports figures, and "just plain folks" of all ages who have contributed to the life of this vibrant municipality

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Arcadia Publishing

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0738590339

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9780738590332

Understanding Globalization

The Social Consequences of Political, Economic, and Environmental Change

By: Robert K. Schaeffer

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Understanding Globalization

The Social Consequences of Political, Economic, and Environmental Change

By: Robert K. Schaeffer

This best-selling text vividly shows how political and economic changes affect people's lives in different settings around the world. Globalization, the author argues, is not completely new. Instead, the current wave of globalization builds on international institutions created just after World War II and was given new impetus by policies introduced in the 1970s and 80s. The new edition has five new chapters as well as updates and changes throughout. Visit our website for sample chapters!

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Rowman & Littlefield

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074251997X

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9780742519978

A History of Geochemistry and Cosmochemistry, from Prehistory to the End of the Classical Period

By: Robert W. Boyle

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A History of Geochemistry and Cosmochemistry, from Prehistory to the End of the Classical Period

By: Robert W. Boyle

Since Mendeleev outlined the modern periodic table in 1869, many new uses have been found for the 92 naturally occurring elements. This book travels back in time to describe the utilization of materials familiar (gold, copper, iron) and arcane (arsenic, boron, red ochre) and their practical history (mining, metallurgy and crafts), with evidence from archaeology and geology. Together with the technological developments, author Robert Boyle portrays the advances in our understanding of materials science which led to modern geological and environmental sciences. It is a source book valuable to students of history and archaeology, mining and metallurgy, as well as to geologists, mineralogists and geochemists everywhere.

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Cambridge Scholars Publishing

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1527576507

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9781527576506

Measurement Techniques in Space Plasmas

Fields

By: Robert F. Pfaff

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Measurement Techniques in Space Plasmas

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By: Robert F. Pfaff

Published by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Geophysical Monograph Series, Volume 103. Space plasma measurements are conducted in a hostile, remote environment. The art and science of measurements gathered in space depend therefore on unique instrument designs and fabrication methods to an extent perhaps unprecedented in experimental physics. In-situ measurement of space plasmas constitutes an expensive, unforgiving, and highly visible form of scientific endeavor.

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American Geophysical Union

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0875900860

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German Foreign Intelligence from Hitler's War to the Cold War

German Foreign Intelligence from Hitler's War to the Cold War

Introducing Archaeology, Third Edition

Introducing Archaeology, Third Edition

Scandinavians

Scandinavians

Antianginal Drugs

Antianginal Drugs

Introducing Archaeology

Introducing Archaeology

Transformations

Transformations

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Stockholm

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Stockholm

Seizing the Light

Seizing the Light

Solar Energy Houses

Solar Energy Houses

Politics of Postal Transformation

Politics of Postal Transformation

Ultrasonic Spectroscopy

Ultrasonic Spectroscopy

Early Periodical Indexes

Early Periodical Indexes

Woodbridge

Woodbridge

Understanding Globalization

Understanding Globalization

A History of Geochemistry and Cosmochemistry, from Prehistory to the End of the Classical Period

A History of Geochemistry and Cosmochemistry, from Prehistory to the End of the Classical Period

Measurement Techniques in Space Plasmas

Measurement Techniques in Space Plasmas

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