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Even dedicated history buffs may not know the exciting--and disturbing--story of German spy activity in the U.S. before our nation''s entry into the two World Wars. Mein Spy gives a firsthand documentation of German espionage and sabotage in the U.S. in the lead-ups to both World War I and World War II. These activities, some only plotted, some carried out, defeated their own purpose. Instead of keeping America from intervening on behalf of the Allies, German disinformation and sabotage inflamed an American public opinion that up to that point had mostly been neutral. Both of these books were first published before the U.S. entered the World Wars. The German Spy in America, published in 1917 (with a foreword by Theodore Roosevelt), details German attempts at sabotage and infiltration in the first two and a half years of World War I, including attempts to provoke Mexico to war against the United States, provisions for the invasion of Canada, and the sinking of the liner Lusitania in 1915, which cost the lives of 113 American citizens and shifted U.S. opinion decisively against Germany. John L. Spivak''s Secret Armies: The New Technique of Nazi Warfare, was first published in February 1939, shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War. The book outlines "the activities of Nazi agents in the United States, Mexico, and Central America" in the late 1930s. "During the past five years," Spivak writes, "I have observed some of them, watching the original, crudely organized and directed propaganda machine develop, grow and leave an influence far wider than most people seem to realize." First aimed at domestic propaganda, these activities extended to probing U.S. military secrets and attempting to damage U.S. relations to its neighbors to the south. The methods described here--letters, telegrams, personal conversations--may seem crude in the light of today''s advanced technologies. But these two compelling volumes show that if the technology has changed, the basic motives and principles remain the same--and cannot afford to be ignored. Far from being a historical curiosity, Mein Spy provides invaluable and relevant insights that today''s informed citizens should know and understand.

Step into the shadowy world of espionage during World War I with "The German Secret Service in America 1914-1918." Written by John Price Jones and Paul Merrick Hollister, this compelling book uncovers the covert operations, espionage activities, and intelligence networks that Germany established within the United States during the war. As Jones and Hollister reveal the intricate details of the German espionage network in America, you’ll discover how these secretive operations played a significant role in shaping the outcome of the war. From sabotage to espionage, this book unveils the methods and strategies employed by the German intelligence service, along with the efforts of American authorities to neutralize them.But here’s the question that will keep you hooked: How close did the German secret service come to succeeding in its mission within the U.S.? Could America’s war efforts have been sabotaged from within without the determined counterintelligence work that is so little known today? The German Secret Service in America 1914-1918 offers a fascinating and eye-opening perspective on one of the most intense, and largely unreported, aspects of World War I. The authors’ thorough research and meticulous detail bring the clandestine world of wartime espionage to light, revealing the covert operations that operated under the radar of everyday life. Are you prepared to uncover the secrets and intrigues that ran through the veins of America during World War I?Indulge in a thrilling read that unveils the little-known history of espionage and sabotage in wartime America. Every chapter will have you questioning the extent to which secret agents may have altered the course of history during the early 20th century. This is your chance to discover a hidden chapter of American history. Will you take the journey through espionage and intrigue to uncover the truth behind the German secret service’s activities in America?Don’t miss the opportunity to dive into this essential piece of World War I history. Purchase "The German Secret Service in America 1914-1918" now and uncover the thrilling covert operations that threatened the security of the United States during one of the most pivotal moments in history.

In "The German Spy in America," John Price Jones delves into the intricate web of espionage during World War I, exploring the implications of espionage on American society and its psychological undercurrents. Jones employs a vivid narrative style that juxtaposes historical fact with dramatic reenactments, providing readers a gripping account of a clandestine world fueled by suspicion and intrigue. His meticulous research offers scholarly insight into the lesser-known aspects of intelligence operations and their impact on civil liberties, making the work both a historical document and a compelling narrative. John Price Jones, a historian with a focus on military intelligence and surveillance, draws from extensive archival research and personal interviews to craft this multifaceted narrative. His academic background and personal passion for uncovering tales of espionage illuminate the underlying motivations of his characters and the socio-political milieu of early 20th-century America, revealing how fear of the ''other'' shaped national policy and cultural attitudes. Highly recommended for historians, students, and anyone interested in the intersection of history and espionage, "The German Spy in America" is an essential read. It not only enriches our understanding of wartime intelligence but also resonates with contemporary discussions surrounding privacy, security, and national identity.

This book is written more for the practitioner than the casual reader. Although a high mathematical level is not needed, for much of the material some engineering knowledge is desirable. Noise control is not easy and there are no magic answers to problems. Careful study and patience are required to produce proficiency in the field of noise control.

The postwar miracle, says John Price, made Japan and its corporations the toast of the global village, with scholars across the United States pointing to Japan as the model for future enterprise. The economic bubble burst, however, in 1989, and Price documents difficulties that have surfaced since that time. In Japan itself, the common self-assessment is "rich country, poor people" and government reports regularly criticize society for being too enterprising. In emulating Japan, Price asks, are we choosing a path Japan itself is rejecting?Price probes the paradoxes in postwar labor-management relations, particularly in the years between 1945 and 1975. Basing his analysis on the history of labor in Mitsui''s Miike mine in Kyushu, Suzuki Motors in Hamamatsu, and Moriguchi City Hall, the author questions the common interpretation that industrial relations are based on lifetime jobs, seniority-based wages, and enterprise unions. He also asks whether Japanese workers have been genuinely empowered by the developments in recent years. In his description of the rough-and-tumble world of postwar Japanese industrial relations, Price pays particular attention to the Occupation period, the rise of Shunto, the increased industrial conflict prior to 1975, and the transition to generalized labor-management cooperation. Relying on French regulation theory and on Michael Burawoy''s concept of production regimes, Price suggests a revisionist interpretation of the transformation of Japan''s political economy, offering new insights into the rise of lean production and the quality movement in Japan.

Racist abuse may at one time have been hurled across the sports stadium or scrawled on a wall. But in today’s social media world it can be published to millions, from almost anywhere, in an instant. Sport, Racism and Social Media provides the first significant, academic account of how social media is shaping the nature of racisms in sport. Among the questions it addresses are: How, and why, is racism being expressed across different social media platforms and sporting contexts? To what extent is social media providing new platforms for traditional prejudices or actually creating new forms of racism? How can campaigners, authorities and individuals best challenge and counter these forms of racism? Combining analysis of social media content with in-depth interviews with athletes, fans, campaigners and officials, and including extensive case studies of soccer, boxing, the NHL, the NBA, and cricket, the book provides important new insights on a familiar but ever changing story. It is essential reading for any student, researcher, media professional, administrator or policy-maker with an interest in sport, new media or the issue of racism in wider society.

Jonathan Swift and Philosophy is the first book to analyse and interpret Swift’s writing from a philosophical angle. By placing key texts of Swift in their philosophical and cultural contexts and providing background to their history of ideas, it demonstrates how well informed Swift’s criticism of the politics, philosophy, and science of his age actually was. Moreover, it also sets straight preconceptions about Swift as ignorant about the scientific developments of his time. The authors offer insights into, and interpretations of, Swift’s political philosophy, ethics, and his philosophy of science and demonstrate how versatile a writer and thinker Swift actually was. This book will be of interest to scholars of philosophy, history of ideas, and 18th century literature and culture.

This fascinating new interpretation of Dutch society in the Golden Age is a major contribution to early modern history. Dutch society in this period was to a significant extent different from that of the rest of Europe. A high proportion of the population lived in the numerous towns and market forces had penetrated the whole economy and transformed every level of society. The heart of this book is a discussion of the processes by which this unique society was produced and an analysis of its character. These social changes are set against the late sixteenth century background and in the context of international, political and economic circumstances of the seventeenth century. In the final chapters the effects of the strains of war and a stagnant and faltering economy on Dutch society are outlined.

Heroism in the 19th and early 20th centuries is synonymous with military endeavours, imperial adventures and the ''great men of history''. There was, however, another prominent and influential strand of the idea which has, until now, been largely overlooked. This book seeks to address this oversight and establish new avenues of study by revealing and examining ''everyday'' heroism; acts of life-risking bravery, undertaken by otherwise ordinary individuals, largely in the course of their daily lives and within quotidian surroundings. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, John Price charts and investigates the growth and development of this important discourse, presenting in-depth case studies of The Albert Medal and the Carnegie Hero Fund alongside a nationwide analysis of heroism monuments and an exploration of radical approaches to the concept. Unlike its military and imperial counterparts, everyday heroism embraced the heroine and this study reflects that with an examination of female heroism. Discovering why certain individuals or acts were accorded the status of being ''heroic'' also provides insights into those that recognized them. Heroism is a flexible and malleable constellation of ideas, shaped or constructed along different lines by different people, so if you want to identify the characteristics of a group or society, much can be learnt by studying those it holds up as heroic. Consequently, Everyday Heroism: Victorian Constructions of the Heroic Civilian provides valuable and revealing evidence for a wide range of social and cultural topics including; class, gender, identity, memory, celebrity, and literary and visual culture.

Challenging a medical model which has supplied few effective answers to long-standing conundrums, Evolutionary Psychiatry proposes a new conceptual framework for psychiatry based on Darwinian theory. Anthony Stevens and John Price argue that psychiatric symptoms are manifestations of ancient adaptive strategies which are no longer necessarily appropriate but which can best be understood and treated in an evolutionary and developmental context. They propose theories to account for the widespread existence of affective disorders, borderline states and schizophrenia, as well as offering solutions for puzzles such as sadomasochism and the function of dreams. This comprehensive introduction to the new science of Darwinian Psychiatry is readily accessible to both the specialist and non-specialist reader. It describes in detail the disorders and conditions commonly encountered in psychiatric practice and show how evolutionary theory can account for their biological origins and functional nature.

John Price appears to have thrown in the towel. He has spent the last year struggling to support his family, neglecting to spend time with his wife and children, and becoming increasingly cynical about the degraded state of the natural world around him. After a heart-attack scare, however, his wife demands that he start appreciating all the "good things" in his life: their mouse-infested old house, their hopelessly overgrown yard, and most of all, the joys and humiliations of parenthood. In his quest to become a better father, Price faces many unexpected challenges—like understanding his grandmother’s decision to die, and supporting his nature-loving sons’ decision to make their home a "no-kill zone" for all living creatures. Still he finds the second chance he was looking for—to save himself and, perhaps, his small corner of an imperfect yet still beautiful world.

Blending elements of memoir, literary criticism, and nature writing, an anthology of essays--including conversations with such regional authors as Linda Hasselstrom, Dan O''Brien, and William Least Heat-Moon--offers an evocative portrait of the endangered prairie environment, his own quest for a new relationship with the natural life of the prairie, and the region''s personal and environmental legacy. Reprint.

This book offers a radical new survey of more than a thousand years of religious life at Rome. It sets religion in its full cultural context, between the primitive hamlet of the eighth century BC and the cosmopolitan, multicultural society of the first centuries of the Christian era. The narrative account is structured around a series of broad themes: how to interpret the Romans'' own theories of their religious system and its origins; the relationship of religion and the changing politics of Rome; the religious importance of the layout and monuments of the city itself; changing ideas of religious identity and community; religious innovation - and, ultimately, revolution. The companion volume, Religions of Rome: A Sourcebook, sets out a wide range of documents richly illustrating the religious life in the Roman world.

Brochure, to mark the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the international labour organisation (1969), on ILO activities in connection with work matters - gives historical background of the ilo, and covers labour standards, human rights, labour legislation (incl. Comments thereon), labour administration, the role of ILO in developing countries, ILO Programmes, etc. Festschrift ILO 50th anniversary (1919-1969).