Financial Dynamics: A System for Valuing Technology Companies

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A complete guide to valuing technology
Financial Dynamics lays out the structure, components, and application of the financial dynamics system of valuation. It provides managers, investors, and other stakeholders with an accurate, comprehensive tool, which answers the question, "what is the value of a technology product, project, or firm?" The models discussed in this comprehensive book provide readers with an invaluable method for finding the worth of a business whose core competencies are knowledge-intensive.
Christopher Westland graduated with a PhD in computers and information systems from the University of Michigan. Prior to joining academia, he was database manager and corporate security manager at Rockwell International.

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Interesting and well written book.......2003-12-13

Dr. Westland provides a well argued case for replacing existing corporate valuation methods with the Financial Dynamics system described in his book.

Interesting subject, difficult book.......2003-10-20

I read this book halfway through. The subject is very interesting and makes totally sense. But since English is not my first language, the reading is quite tough.
The book provides a lot of background information regarding accounting, which our accounting professor didn't bother to talk about. For example how the guilds were organized in the dark ages in Europe (and still are organised in Germany of today).
You should have some background in process automation and cybernetics or accounting.

Wonderful.......2003-10-20

A marvelous review of the problems of current financial valuation methods, and Westland's solution to their shortcomings.

Lively discussion, clever valuation method, nice software.......2003-08-26

I've had this book for about two weeks, and am halfway through reading it. The text is a mix of storytelling and methodology which makes enjoyable reading. I have been using the software to compute tech stock prices. I am really amazed at how useful the software is. The valuations generated by the software are presented both as graphs of future cash flows with confidence limits that describe how risky they are (the author calls these value cones) and as present values. The software predictions are a big improvement over existing cash flow analysis. I've already made some modest profits applying them to online trades. I'd highly recommend this book to anyone interested in understanding technology stocks. The software alone is worth the price of the book.

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An excellent, clearly written and positive instructional

Working Virtually: Managing People for Successful Virtual Teams and Organizations
Trina Hoefling
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Virtual working is a fact of life as companies manage teams of individuals dispersed on sites across the country or around the globe; take increasing advantage of improving technology and software to telecommute and teleconference; and begin to think about the human element in disaster recovery.

The key to successful dispersed working is not technological expertise, but a clear understanding of what it takes to get the enterprise ready for virtual work, and of the skills for bonding individuals into cohesive, high-performance teams across distances and differences.

This book provides that guidance - through work charts, vivid "composite" examples, definitions and actual cases - and shows how the technological tools support and expand the options for collaboration.

It answers such critical questions as "What makes working virtually work?", "How do we start?", "How do you develop new leaders in a virtual environment?", "What skills do virtual managers and team members need?", "How do you determine how ready they are?", "Which technologies are most appropriate for your purposes?", "What’s the impact on existing systems and structures?"

This book is an indispensable practical guide and reference for virtual team leaders, HR managers, CEO’s and trainers. It will also be suitable for professional certification and business courses in organizational development.

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An excellent, clearly written and positive instructional.......2003-10-10

Trina Hoefling is the founder of Consult One Group, Denver, Colorado, and a professional whose years experience in virtual working included developing one of the first remote training programs. Hoefling draws upon her considerable experience and expertise in Working Virtually: Managing People For Successful Virtual Teams And Organizations to presents examples, definitions, anecdotes, advice, and seasoned wisdom for making the most of telecommunication, teleconferencing, and enabling the team bonding process despite the separation of distance in the modern-day workplace. An excellent, clearly written and positive instructional guide to both personal and technological concerns, Working Virtually is especially commended reading for virtual team leaders, Human Resource managers, CEO's, and corporate trainers.

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Whether interpreted as an auspicious omen or a sentinel of doom, eclipses have had a profound effect upon our cultural development. Throughout recorded history, they have evoked consternation, fear, and dread—as well as awe and wonderment.

Ancient peoples were clearly disconcerted by them. The Romans marked pivotal battles with the Greeks by references to an eclipse. The date of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ has been derived by using biblical mentions of an eclipse. Perhaps most famously, Christopher Columbus extorted much-needed foodstuffs from some increasingly unfriendly native hosts by purporting to demonstrate the wrath of his most powerful God when he accurately predicted a lunar eclipse.

The pattern that eclipses follow—a cycle, called the saros—was actually calculated thousands of years ago. However, it is only with the help of modern computers that we have been able to analyze and appreciate the data. Eclipses provide unique opportunities for today's scientists to study such contrasting phenomena as the upper layers of the sun, the slowdown of our planet's spin rate, and the effects of celestial events on human psychology.

In Eclipse, Duncan Steel expertly captures our continuing fascination with all manner of eclipses—including the familiar solar and lunar varieties and other kinds involving stars, planets, asteroids, and comets as well as distant galaxies and quasars. Steel helps us see that, in astronomical terms, eclipses are really rather straightforward affairs. Moving beyond the mysticism and the magic, the science of eclipses is revealed.

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Unusually comprehensive, but in small format.......2004-09-25

This is an unusually comprehensive book about lunar and solar eclipses. I only wish that the book were a larger format and contained color illustrations instead of just black and white.

The book is relatively small at 7.25 x 5.25 inches, and so the illustrations are quite small. The only color photo is on the cover jacket, which is a shame. I recognize a number of the B&W illustrations, and so I know that the originals were in color.

Despite its shortcomings, this book is a welcome addition to my eclipse library.

by the time it gets dark.......2004-02-14

Contrary to what you see in the book and here, the 1919 eclipse evidence was actually more "believing is seeing". As William Corliss wrote:

"On the day of the eclipse, Principe was bedevilled by clouds, and only 2 photographic plates were deemed marginally acceptable. At Sobral, 18 poor plates and 8 better plates were obtained. The problem was that the 18 poor plates yielded a deflection of starlight much smaller than predicted by Relativity, while the 8 better plates produced a much higher value. By adding the 2 plates from Principe to the mix, Eddington managed to come up with a number close to that required by the Theory of Relativity. It was not the clear-cut victory for Einstein that the textbooks proclaim. Yet the spin was on!"['Science Frontiers', William R. Corliss, #126, Nov-Dec 1999]

Steel is in the camp of Clube and Napier, and as he badmouthed Velikovsky at least once in print I'm reluctant to review this book or anything else he's written. Still, as an introduction to the astronomical / astrological impact made on ancient societies, this book is probably a good choice. Steel has been involved in the search for asteroids on collision courses with the Earth, but his interest in Clube and Napier seems to have resulted in a certain amount of being held at arm's length. I noticed this in a David Morrison review of Steel's "Rogue Asteroids".

I have plenty of objections to using eclipses to date anything. More to the point, everyone should have at least some reservations:

"At 8.45 on the morning of 15 April 136 BC, Babylon was plunged into darkness when the Moon passed in front of the Sun. An astrologer, who recorded the details in cuneiform characters on a clay tablet, wrote: "At 24 degrees after sunrise-a solar eclipse. When it began on the southwest side, Venus, Mercury and the normal stars were visible. Jupiter and Mars, which were in their period of disappearance, became visible. The Sun threw off the shadow from southwest to northeast." If present-day astronomers use a computer to run the movements of the Earth, Moon and Sun backwards from their present positions, like a movie in reverse, they find something very odd. The total eclipse of 15 April 136 BC should not have been visible from Babylon at all." ['In the shadow of the Moon', New Scientist, 30 January 1999]

The rather more expensive "Historical Eclipses and Earths Rotation" by F. Richard Stephenson makes a good subsequent read, and is the source of the information in the above quote. Steel's book will make a decent introduction to the eclipse topic also, but remember to take it with a grain of salt.

History meets science.......2003-04-05

Steel melds his knowledge of history and science in a highly readable book. To propel his discussion of celestial bodies, he uses the fuel of such stories as:

* Einstein's theory of relativity as vindicated by an Eclipse
* Alexander's defeat of Darius the day after an eclipse in 331 BC.
* The bible's use of moon language, speaking of days where the moon will be darkened (some kind of eclipse?)

With facts like this, Steel keeps us following a provocative discussion of the moon and its cycles. The history lessons are interspersed with scientific facts so that after a while one doesn't know if he is reading a history book or a science novel.

As the author points out, the Eclipse as a phenomena in the sky held special cultic meaning for the Ancient Near Eastern religions (esp. the Egyptians). But one is left wondering if Steel is accurate at all points of history. For example, when arguing from the Bible about supposed eclipse accounts therein, he sees the story Abraham as alluding to one, "And when the sun was going down...great darkness fell upon him." Because he sees this text as an eclipse, he dates the time of Abraham to 9 May 1533 BC 6:30pm. What is interesting in this is that there is an actual internet database maintained by NASA that allows the author (and us!) to track all eclipses for all time. Indeed, there was an eclipse visible in Jerusalem in 1533, but does that mean that the text in question is talking about an eclipse? Steel may be misreading the biblical data, but it is only a small distraction from his great book.

It should be noted, Steel's book is not only about the moon, but about all of the celestial bodies and man's reaction to their appearances (Mars, comets, famous meteor storms, etc.).

This book is a good introduction for the novice about such things as "blue moons", "the diamond ring" affect, eclipses in general, the calendar and the moon, and other such relevant topics.

I first heard of Duncan Steel when he was interviewed on NPR in June of 2002; the audio of that was once available on the internet.

Blends science with history.......2002-06-05

Eclipses have long been perceived as portentous events and have affected world cultural development, from the onset or cessation of battles to dates of historic decisions. This blends science with history as astronomer Steel explains how eclipses occur, their history, and their influence on human lives. Black and white illustrations throughout capture eclipse history and drama.

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terrific teaching CD.......1999-10-06

This CD + workbook is a TERRIFIC learning/teaching tool for any chemistry class. Tons of great animations that show dangerous little experiments, molecular and atomic level reactions and more. I use it to teach with and am getting a set for the class for self study. Phenomenal tool for such little money!

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Congratulations! You've Found The World's Greatest Book!

The Magically Enhanced Spoon
Michael Arbeiter
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Congratulations! You've Found The World's Greatest Book!.......2003-11-23

To do anything but read this book is to deprive oneself of an experience all too magnificent. I have not once since reading The Magically Enhanced Spoon uttered a single phrase that didn't have to do with how incredibly ingenious this tale happens to be. Michael Arbeiter (whom, by the way, I am NOT, nor have I ever met the fellow) has truly struck gold with this literary masterpiece. He has captured the essence of perfection in The Magically Enhanced Spoon. So stop reading this redundant review! Go purchase tens of copies of The Magically Enhanced Spoon! Read them! Share them! Cherish them! It is a worthwhile investment. And, to reiterate, I am most certainly NOT Michael Arbeiter! Not at all! Thank you.

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What challenges will America face in armed conflicts of the future and how will we prepare for them? National security depends upon the ability of the military to “predict” the future nature of war. Despite the difficulty in making such predictions, one must remember: nation states and other countries will continue to use armed conflict as a means to further their aims, and these aims will, at times, run contrary to American interests. As a result, the United States will continue to be confronted with armed conflict in the days and years ahead.

A military theorist and experienced armor officer, Brian Steed provides insights into the future of armed conflict by focusing on what has occurred in the past–not because the past repeats itself, but because it reveals timeless principles of warfare. Five battles, one each in Korea, Vietnam, the Falklands, the Persian Gulf, and Somalia are analyzed historically, geographically, and strategically. Steed’s analysis of these engagements clearly demonstrates that the key to victory on the battlefields of the future is the small unit. In refreshing layman’s prose, the author focuses on why the events occurred as they did, and explores the significance of each battle in terms of its political and military ramifications. He concludes with lessons learned that will greatly benefit future American ground combat commanders.

Armed Conflict informs the reader about the historical trends of combat operations and the realities of war–today and into the future. It will also serve to guide a new generation of military and civilian leaders as they prepare to face the inevitable conflicts in the new century.

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Important to all. A must read for military professionals........2003-03-09

Post Gulf War military theorists, politicians, and the professional military struggle to define the character of warfare in the 21st Century. As a nation, we attempt to understand lessons learned and the implications of military operations in the Balkans and Afghanistan; this extends to the current potential of conflict in Southwest and Southeast Asia. In his book, Armed Conflict: The Lessons of Modern War, Brian Steed seeks to define the challenges that America will face in future armed conflicts and how the United States armed forces might prepare for them.

The public and defense industry remain enamored with and focused on the technological advantage that the United States holds over those countries, rogue states and organizations that might threaten our national security and interests in the future. Recent books and articles on this subject do little to analyze other variables that influence the success and failures of recent military operations. Steed posits that technology alone is not and should not be the centerpiece of our militaries' transformation. In fact, Steed sees what may be an over reliance on technology in preparing for future conflicts as our nations Achilles Heel.

With great clarity, Steed lays the foundation for his thesis in introductory chapters by identifying the global variables that have and will continue to influence future conflicts. In following chapters, he conducts five battle analyses spanning almost fifty years of military conflict to highlight what he sees as the more important characteristics that facilitate success in military operations - against a variety of enemies, with varying technological complexions. Steed concludes with a lucid recommendation for a path forward in adapting and transforming our nation's military within the 21st Century landscape.

Brian Steed's book provides a fresh look at this multifaceted question. In choosing the correct path, it will undoubtedly require the comment of politicians, the professional military and the citizenry of the United States. Soldier, Citizen, or military theorist, one cannot effectively engage in this conversation without seeking to understand the opinions of this author.

Vital for all Americans who live in the post 9/11 world.......2003-01-29

This book should be required reading for every person who is involved with US foreign policy, US military planning, US politics and who has any interest in being an informed citizen.

With laser guided prose focussing on five pivotal battles of the modern era, Steed crafts a directed argument for future policy and preparedness. Contrasting the various types of armed foes with which our forces and country have and will yet contend, Armed Conflict makes a case for clear thinking at the highest level of government with the best training at the ground level of conflict. While America's might has been based in its technology, it is the ability of the front line comander and soldier to execute and conquer that determines the success or failure of any US military mission.

The narrative portions are clinically accurate with detailed accounts of the various struggles from the global theater view to the most basic front line battle field views of each conflict. And while careful to state facts and not feeling, it is impossible to come away from this work without feeling sadness at the loss of those who died to protect our freedoms. It is equally impossible to come away without a greater appreciation for the front line soldier and gratitude for the sacrifices made in the name of freedom.

Armed Conflict demonstrates the success of our military when properly supported and trained and the devastating results when through arrogance, apathy, or lack of commitment we fail to support our troops to the accomplishment of their mission. Its conclusions are so clearly delineated that this country's future course of action should be crystal clear.

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Calling for a broader, new approach to social mobility research, Daniel Bertaux and Paul Thompson here move beyond pure statistics to use qualitative techniques - such as life stories and family case studies - to examine more closely the dynamics of mobility and address more fundamental sociological questions. Up to now, the extensive sociological literature on mobility has been based around the survey method. As a result, we have access to abundant statistical data, but there is little information available to explain how and why people follow particular life paths. To overcome these limitations, the authors have developed an alternative, complementary approach using life stories, case histories of whole families over several generations, or case studies of local communities. Employing the case-study approach does not prevent the identification of structural trends; on the contrary, it allows us to analyse those collective processes through their local effects, restoring the links with the classics of sociological thought. The authors, together with a group of researchers who have worked closely with them, tackle problems such as: - What exactly is transmitted between generations: is it wealth or land, occupational models or skills, social networks, or values and orientations? - What kind of assets can immigrants draw on? - How can a social elite survive the upheaval of a popular revolution? - What is the impact of marriage on the mobility of men and women? - How far can belonging to one locality rather than another, or choosing a particular house, shape mobility paths and aspirations? - Do dreams of mobility matter?

Pathways to Social Class : A Qualitative Approach to Social Mobility

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Pathways to Social Class : A Qualitative Approach to Social Mobility
Daniel Bertaux
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Pathways to Social Class A Qualitative Approach to Social Mobility
Daniel Bertaux
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A Real Life Spy Tale

Interesting but scattered

Viktor Cherkashin lets us know the Soviet side of the story ...

Handling Spy Handler

Starts Good, Goes Downhill

Spy Handler: Memoir of a KGB Officer
Victor Cherkashin , and Gregory Feifer
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Victor Cherkashin's incredible career in the KGB spanned thirty-eight years, from Stalin's death in 1953 to the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991. In this riveting memoir, Cherkashin provides a remarkable insider's view of the KGB's prolonged conflict with the United States, from his recruitment through his rising career in counterintelligence to his prime spot as the KGB's number- two man at the Soviet Embassy in Washington. Victor Cherkashin's story will shed stark new light on the KGB's inner workings over four decades and reveal new details about its major cases. Cherkashin's story is rich in episode and drama. He took part in some of the highest-profile Cold War cases, including tracking down U.S. and British spies around the world. He was posted to stations in the U.S., Australia, India, and Lebanon and traveled the globe for operations in England, Europe, and the Middle East. But it was in 1985, known as "the Year of the Spy," that Cherkashin scored two of the biggest coups of the Cold War. In April of that year, he recruited disgruntled CIA officer Aldrich Ames, becoming his principal handler. Refuting and clarifying other published versions, Cherkashin will offer the most complete account on how and why Ames turned against his country. Cherkashin will also reveal new details about Robert Hanssen's recruitment and later exposure, as only he can. And he will address whether there is an undiscovered KGB spy-another Hanssen or Ames-still at large. Spy Handler will be a major addition to Cold War history, told by one of its key participants.

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A Real Life Spy Tale.......2007-08-18

This book is excellent. It reads like an Ian Flemming story but only better. The better part for me is that it was real. This book almost seems like a movie. The author, Victor Cherkashin is sort of like the Forest Gump of the spy world. I say that only because he seems to be in on every major case of US people spying against US. This guy saw it all, the Ames Case, Richard Hansen of the FBI, and several other cases he writes about in the book. The big and the small cases are covered. He was even in on the Clayton Lonetree case. (Marine Embassy Guard in the 80s). It was spell bounding to hear about those cases from the other side. In the book he does detail some of the information that these US spys gave up. This is information that US sources has not reported on. He goes into detail about what Ames and Hansen did to the United States. After reading the book the reader might be a death penality supporter. Those guys gave up some very, very damaging information. You also get to hear about some of the good things the CIA did in the book. You learn about the vast numbers of spies that they collected in Russia. Also he talks about some of the innovative techniques the CIA employed which the KGB caught. These are things that either the press here in the US doesn't want to talk about or the CIA won't talk about in the interest of secrecy. You also get a good does of background knowledge on how spying is conducted today. It isn't James Bond stuff but it isn't normal duties either. If you read this plan on reading it all at once. You won't be able to put the book down.

Interesting but scattered.......2007-03-27

Getting an insiders view of spying throughout the past 40 years was interesting - Cherkashin's accounts of cold war spy vs spy tactics are personal and credible. I found especially interesting his stories of high tensions within the USSR during the Reagan 80's, and his perception of the Russian weaknesses that caused the fall of the wall throughout Europe. The quotes and stories from US intelligence agents were good.

I was disappointed the writings seemed very scattered. Cherkashin sounds like he had a big chip on his shoulder about his government. Not one of my favorite reads.

Viktor Cherkashin lets us know the Soviet side of the story ..........2007-03-27

Fascinating history of espionage activities by the KGB against the United States in the Cold War. Focuses on the Hanssen and Ames cases and with Soviet counterintelligence activities and methods.

When paired with Milt Bearden's book "The Main Enemy", it provides a pretty comprehensive behind the scenes look at US v Soviet intelligence activities though the latter half of the Cold War.

One of the things I found curious about both books is the polite, almost fraternal, way in which these intelligence professionals write about the other side. I doubt that any of the histories to come from post Soviet Russia, or Iran, or Syria or Saudi Arabia or Egypt, maybe even Israel will have the same collegial tone.

Handling Spy Handler.......2006-08-31

I find this book very interesting as it relates to the infamous American spies Aldrich Ames and Robert Hansson. However, I find the details can be cumbersome at times even though it is written with obvious knowledge. All in all, if one is interested in the dark world of spying, it is a good read.

Starts Good, Goes Downhill.......2006-08-05

This book is worth reading. You'll get the strong impression that Cherkashin definitely knows his subject, and there are some good tales told.

Unfortunately, as the book wears on, you begin to sense a hint of bitterness and and self-service. While Cherkashin does criticize the KGB, he seems more inclined to protect it and to wax remorseful over the demise of the USSR. By the end of the book, I was beginning to doubt the honesty within significant portions of the book.

It is worth a read, but you'll not want to put it on your shelf to keep.

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Outstanding Action Novel
Certainly superior to Tom Clancy, et al.
Action, skill, action, bravado and more action!
Compelling reading.
COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN

The Monkey Handlers
G. Gordon Liddy
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The brave, the proud, the damned....Sara RosenDark, impulsive beauty-- her radical acts on behalf of animal rights land her in terrible danger......Michael StoneHe kept the tools of his former trade closed up in a trunk. Now he must open his SEAL war chest-- to strike at the heart of international terrorism.Al RajulHe's never been photographed or identified. Now he has the weapon he's been looking for-- to spread horror and death through the heart of the United States......

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Outstanding Action Novel.......2005-04-14

This is an absolutely super read. The characters are believable, the plot very well done, and the action non-stop.
On realism of action, Gordon Liddy has it right. As a former Ranger instructor I found that Liddy's description of tactics, use of weapons, and action are accurate and spot-on.
On his style, Liddy's writing is lean and strong---just like the character of the author.
This is a true page-turner! Five stars is well deserved for this great book.

Certainly superior to Tom Clancy, et al........2002-08-01

My guess is that most people will encounter this book because they are already fans of Mr. Liddy's syndicated radio program, or because they have already read WILL and are hungry for more Liddyesque material. This book will not disappoint (unless you expect WAR AND PEACE - or another WILL); I read it shortly after it was first released and I still remember the plot, action, and characters vividly: how many "techno-thrillers" can that be said about? I actually take issue with the label of "techno-thriller": MONKEY HANDLERS is about the men of the Navy SEALs, more particularly about how the human mind, body, and spirit can combine to produce results previously unimagined. It's a very good book and a good companion on an airliner or by the pool.

Action, skill, action, bravado and more action!.......2000-07-06

As a fan of Mr. Liddy's radio talk show, I was prepared for an excellent thriller. However, I was a bit disappointed. The plot is action-packed, but a bit light on development. The book comes to a rather abrupt, anticlimactic end. Mr. Liddy sometimes spends a bit too much time on the technical details (which are fascinating nonetheless). Having said that, I still recommend it for anyone looking for an action thriller. I'd guess most people won't figure out who the "bad guy" is until the end.

The "voice" of the book is unmistakable Liddy. The main character, Mike Stone, a former Navy SEAL, oozes bravado from the start. Eventually Liddy gives him a bit more personality and creates a more believable character. It seems that Mrs. Liddy even makes an appearance as the main character's widowed Aunt.

The plot twists several times and is anything but predictable. If nothing else, reading _The Monkey Handlers_ will make most people stop and think.

Compelling reading........2000-05-07

Consider the FIVR STAR rating for both of Mr. Liddy's techno thriller novels...this one and "Out of Control."

While they 1990 and 1980 copywrites they give the same high degree of thrills today. Both are tension filled, taunt plots.

Certainly Mr. Liddy is well qualified to write of "special ops" and he pulls no punches. I could not put down either book. And, with his creditials suspension of disbelief is at at minimum.

My hope is that he will do more and if he writes one every ten years, could 2000 be the date for another action packed page turner?

Great stuff! KVD

COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN.......1999-07-18

This was one of the best books I have ever read!As soon as I started reading it, I did not want to put it down. It was full of action and suspence. I took it to work and passed it around to several of my friends. Everybody that read it really liked it. Can't wait to see the movie. Liddy did it again.

Rechnerstrukturen und Betriebsprogrammierung

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Rechnerstrukturen und Betriebsprogrammierung

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Spy Handler: Memoir of a KGB Officer, The True Story of the Man Who Recruited Robert Hanssen and Aldrich Ames.(Book Review) : An article from: Army Lawyer

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Spy Handler: Memoir of a KGB Officer, The True Story of the Man Who Recruited Robert Hanssen and Aldrich Ames.(Book Review) : An article from: Army Lawyer
John C. Johnson
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This digital document is an article from Army Lawyer, published by Judge Advocate General's School on October 1, 2005. The length of the article is 3623 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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G. Ernest Govea
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Spy Handler: Memoir of a KGB Officer: The True Story of the Man who Recruited Robert Hanssen & Aldrich Ames.(Spy Handler: Memoir of a KGB Officer - the ... review): An article from: Military Review
Lester W. Grau
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Binding: Digital

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ASIN: B000FOQB40
Release Date: 2006-05-12

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This digital document is an article from Military Review, published by Thomson Gale on March 1, 2006. The length of the article is 461 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Spy Handler: Memoir of a KGB Officer: The True Story of the Man who Recruited Robert Hanssen & Aldrich Ames.(Spy Handler: Memoir of a KGB Officer - the True Story of the Man Who Recruited Robert Hanssen and Aldrich Ames)(Book review)
Author: Lester W. Grau
Publication: Military Review (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 86 Issue: 2 Page: 116(2)

Article Type: Book review

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