The Spy's Handbook

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Unlock the secrets of espionage with The Spy's Handbook, the ultimate guide for aspiring spies aged 8 to 80! This groundbreaking 0th Anniversary Edition, published by Faber, features brand new content on mastering the art of disguise and deception. Dive into the essentials of professional spying, whether you’re a curious kid or an adult looking for thrilling investigations into your neighborhood. This comprehensive manual covers everything from practical techniques on codes and ciphers to the use of invisible ink and signalling methods.

Learn how to create effective spy networks and discover advanced skills such as psychological recruitment and psychic surveillance, ideal for assembling your own covert team. The book also teaches valuable skills like identifying when someone is lying and even how to successfully deceive others when necessary.

Technological insights are also included, with guidance on constructing bugging devices and setting clever traps to gather information. Herbie Brennan enriches this indispensable manual with intriguing anecdotes about real-life spies, making it not just a practical resource but an entertaining read as well. Perfect for anyone with a penchant for puzzles and secrets, The Spy's Handbook is the must-have essential tool for any budding MI6 operative, equipping you with all the knowledge to embark on your secret missions!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571374915
Year: 2023
Publisher: Faber
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571374915
Year: 2023
Publisher: Faber


Description:
Never more timely, the complete guide to professional spying for 8-to-80- year-olds - 0th Anniversary Edition!

With brand new content - how to become a master of disguise!

Whether you're just a bit nosy, or you want to launch a full-scale investigation of your neighbours, this indispensable handbook will teach you everything you need to know. There are practical sections on codes, ciphers, invisible ink and signalling, as well as guidance on drops and safe houses.

This book teaches you how to spot when somebody is lying, and how to lie effectively yourself. There are sections on successful disguise and how to structure a spy ring, including psychological recruitment strategies, psychic surveillance, and spotting moles. And there's technical advice too about constructing bugging devices and setting traps. Herbie Brennan interlaces the facts with anecdotes about real-life spies, making this unique handbook an entertaining armchair read as well as an essential tool for any budding (or currently serving) MI6 operative.

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