Frank Carlson Library

Peter Guillam, staunch colleague and disciple of George Smiley of the British Secret Service, otherwise known as the Circus, is living out his old age on the family farmstead on the south coast of Brittany when a letter from his old Service summons him to London. The reason? His Cold War past has come back to claim him. Intelligence operations that were once the toast of secret London, and involved such characters as Alec Leamas, Jim Prideaux, George...

As millions of readers know, that intrepid charmer and part-time CIA agent Emily Pollifax is a joy, with a warm heart, nerves of steel, and manners as impeccable as her karate. The New York Times calls her "an enchantress," and Publishers Weekly describes her deeds of derring-do in exotic places as "sheer pleasure."
In her new adventure, Mrs. Pollifax accompanies her young friend Kadi Hopkirk to the African country of Ubangiba,...

"He was born in the Going Snake District of the Cherokee Nation - and forged a destiny as bold as his name. John Henry Sixkiller was a fearless as they come. He fought in the 2nd Cherokee Mounted Rifles, his father's regiment during the Civil War. Served with the Longhorse Police in Indian territory upholding the law among five tribes in a time of violence and change. But now, Sixkiller faces his greatest challenge yet. As a U.S. marshal, he must...

Libro especializado que se ajusta al desarrollo de la cualificación profesional y adquisición de certificados de profesionalidad. Manual imprescindible para la formación y la capacitación, que se basa en los principios de la cualificación y dinamización del conocimiento, como premisas para la mejora de la empleabilidad y eficacia para el desempeño del trabajo.

Summary, Analysis & Review of Clayton M. Christensen's, Karen Dillon's, Taddy Hall's, & David S. Duncan's Competing Against Luck by Instaread Preview: Competing Against Luck: The Story of Innovation and Customer Choice is an instruction manual for how to create products and services that consumers are guaranteed to choose even in a crowded market. Innovation is highly prized by businesses and entrepreneurs. But time and again, companies waste capital...

J. E. Karp, the author of the original "McDonald's Hands–On Business Training Program" has done it again! Embedded within the original McDonald's training program Karp developed the concept of "promote from within" - this time, through an engaging storyline, she moves to a whole new level getting to the core of what it takes to build successful personal and professional relationships. Through the dynamic friendship of the main characters Josh and...

If you're reading this book, you are no doubt a lawyer, someone managing a firm or looking to make a difference in the firm where you work. As part of this noble club of very bright, very talented professionals, your work is governed by tremendous rules, regulations, compliance standards and ethical requirements. Combine that with your commitment to your clients in matters, often life-changing. It's fair to say, your on-the-job responsibilities are...

Police officers are prepared for any challenge, but first they must master the police officer exam. This innovative book offers what every candidate needs-power practice. For those who may have exhausted the exams in other resources, this title is the answer. Packed with SEVEN full-length practice tests-the most exams available on the market- this title offers comprehensive preparation needed to pass the test and start a rewarding career in law enforcement....

Libro especializado que se ajusta al desarrollo de la cualificación profesional y adquisición del certificado de profesionalidad. Manual imprescindible para la formación y la capacitación, que se basa en los principios de la cualificación y dinamización del conocimiento, como premisas para la mejora de la empleabilidad y eficacia para el desempeño del trabajo.

Retired Secret Service agent Clint Hill brings history to life with this rare and fascinating portrait of the American presidency. Hill delivers a stunning perspective from the eyes of an everyman who saw some of the most historic moments of the 20th century during his seventeen years protecting the most powerful office in the nation. Hill walked alongside Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, and Ford, seeing them through a long, tumultuous...