This is a good book if you do not know much about credit, credit reports, The big 3 and how they effect your life.
However, I bought this book for credit repair and there about 20 pages on how to repair credit. For me the book could have been smaller.
If, on the other hand, you have never seen your credit report, don't know much about the big 3, don't know how credit works or how to "divorce-proof" your credit, then this is the book for you.

I found this book to be very useful when I was preparing to buy my first house. It explains everything about credit reporting and I picked up a lot of valuable (and interesting) tips (sprinkled liberally throughout the book are boxes containing "Hot Tip"s). Good examples of sample credit reports help you understand how to read yours closely. Sure, a lot of this information can be found free by searching the internet, but it's handy to have it all in one place, for browsing and study.

This book helped me understand my credit record and my federal credit record rights and how to correct problems in it. It was really helpful to me after I had experienced some money troubles. I have loaned it to some friends and they benefited from it too. The author, who is a bankruptcy attorney knows what he is talking about.

This book really didn't tell me anything I didn't already know. I was expecting some more detail in the maps, and only a couple events in each state were highlighted. There were some really big cases completely ignored that I thought deserved attention more than the ones that he chose. California's Zodiac Killer and Florida's University of Florida Gainesville College Murders were among those that I was surprised to see were overlooked. I can only recommend this if you're looking for scant information on a very limited number of cases. Otherwise, look elsewhere.

Who says crime doesn't pay? It paid for the members of BADGE (Bureau of Amateur Detectives and Gatherers for Evidence) who compiled this tongue-in-cheek , but quite useful, book that hopefully will make a killing. Why go to sunny Bermuda when you can visit rock-cold Alcatraz? Why hit the slopes of Colorado when you can ski along by the home of JonBenet Ramsey? Why bank on good taste when you can get a taste of real fun and drop by one of the banks robbed by Butch Cassidy and his Sundance kid? This state-by-state guide offers crime buffs (and the mere curious) the chance to trace the steps of murderers, thieves, spies, kidnappers and organized crime bosses. Not loving it would be, well, criminal.

This guide to crime scenes in the United States is a wonderfully usable source book for both road warriors and armchair travelers. It provides detailed descriptions of famous and infamous crime sites, ranging alphabetically from Alcatraz Prison to bankrobber Butch Cassidy's cell in the Wyoming Territorial Prison, geographicallly from New York City (site of John Lennon's murder)to Honolulu(where Hawaii's only serial murder case remains unsolved). Packed with facts, vivid descriptions, useful details, maps and directions, it makes for a very informative and entertaining read--whether you follow one of these "paths of crime" or not.

If you are a right-wing, ultra conservative member of the Christian Coalition then you will love this book.

According to DeLoach the FBI has never done anything wrong, Hoover never kept any secret files, and the sexual innuendos surrounding Hoover were unfounded. This may all be true as I am sure that the tales we hear of Hoover are exaggerated in order to generate interest in the man but it is other comments throughout the book that strike me as proof that the FBI can't and shouldn't police itself.

DeLoach discredits anyone who suggests that Hoover was gay but yet uses the same type of proof when detailing Martin Luther King's sexual escapades (why was the FBI investigating and wire-tapping is the better question?), that students in the 60's were wrong in their protest of the US Gov't because it could lead to communism or that homosexualtiy is thrust upon us by the media. He believes in the American way so long as its his American way.

Cartha DeLoach isn't an iconoclast or a sycophant; he simply writes through a spirit of determination to give credit when credit's due. As Washington Post columnist Jack Anderson has admitted, no-one alive today has DeLoach's knowledge of the FBI's workings during the Hoover era. After reading DeLoach it becomes increasingly hard to believe (a) that Hoover was a practising homosexual, (b) that he indulged in transvestitism (that allegation derives from the unsupported testimony of a convicted perjuror), (c) that Martin Luther King was the spotless saint in which America has increasingly come to believe, (d) that the CPUSA consisted of fey intellectuals concerned primarily with the Bill of Rights.

In a way, the very unpretentiousness of DeLoach's account is its strength. You come away from it, not liking Hoover, but respecting him.

"Deke" DeLoach was the number three man in the F.B.I. after J. Edgar Hoover and Clyde Tolson, and the most authoritative source for the history of the Bureau in its most turbulent era.
The F.B.I.'s mystique and secrecy have encouraged a number of myths to grow around it, ranging from Hoover's putative sexuality (he seems to have had none), to wild rumors around the assassination of John F. Kennedy. DeLoach sets the record straight on these and other matters, such as the dispute between Hoover and Martin Luther King, "Mississippi Burning", Russian spies, and Hoover's slow recognition of the existence of the Mafia: "...no such complex national criminal organization could exist without him knowing about it. He didn't know about it; ergo, it did not exist".
DeLoach admirable narrative skills are most unusual and make the book a pleasure to read as well as informative. Photos, index.
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The rare cover photo and sexy title are the best things about this book. It is a VERY dull read. There is nothing shocking here for any serious fans that would actually buy this book. To Summarize: No, there is no evidence that the mafia influenced Frank getting his breakthrough role in "From Here to Eternity," no, there is no evidence that Frank was a member of the communist party, yes, there is some evidence that Frank had some casual contact with members of organized crime (as has EVERY major Hollywood star), yes, Frank and Kennedy partied together. This book is more of an indictment of Hoover's heavy-handedness as head of the FBI. They just kept digging and digging on Frank, but really found virtually nothing. The biggest things they had on him was that he was arrested when he was 22 for having an affair with a married woman, that he initally told the draft board that he was in perfect health and later pointed out that he had a perforated eardrum (verified as true) and a neurosis about being in crowds (unlikely, but unverified as true or false), and that he fibbed about whether Chicago organized crime figure Sam Giancanna was at a show that Sinatra was also at in Atlantic City. BIG DEAL! The lack of dirt here proves what I always suspected, that Frank Sinatra was merely a vicitm of b.s. tabloids and a paranoid Cold-War government. The "Sinatra Files" reveal that Frank was actually a very stand-up guy and great American citizen.

This book is based on a very interesting premise, Frank Sinatra's FBI files. Unfortunately, it is difficult to convert all the information kept on Sinatra into a readable book. Thus, this book is not one you will sit down with on a Sunday afternoon and read. Its really more of a "browser" book. If you are looking for specific information (Frank's mob connections, relationship with JFK, etc.) then it is an excellent resource. Its by no means a biography.

I feel that the book is for serious Sinatraphiles like myself. If you have just a passing interest in Sinatra, I'd recommend a biography or something along the lines of "The Way You Wear Your Hat" by Bill Zehme. However, if you've devoured book after book on Sinatra and still want more, this will be a valuable addition to your library.

Who else but Frank Sinatra could be accused of being a communist and a mafioso at the same time?

"The Sinatra Files," edited by Tom and Phil Kuntz, is a treasure trove for those of us who are fascinated by the fact the FBI kept Sinatra under surveillance for almost five decades, but who were reluctant to sift through the 1275 pages of raw data available on the net since late 1998.

"The Sinatra Files" neatly collects the FBI data into an extremely readible text beginning in the 40's with an erroneous report that Sinatra paid $40,000 for his 4-F draft status, through the early 80's when he was successful in efforts to get his Nevada Gaming license renewed.

Does "The Sinatra Files" reveal anything new?

Sort of.

Sinatra told the draft board in addition to a punctured eardrum, he also had a fear of crowds and elevators....

In the early 50's when rumors spread through the FBI's halowed halls that Sinatra had Communist affiliations, Frank offered to go undercover to weed out subversives in Hollywood (Frank Sinatra as Herbert Philbrick? Give us a break!)

"The Sinatra Files" is worth reading not only for Sinatraphiles who are fascinated with the famous "dark side" of America's finest popular singer, but with the Cold War hysteria that gripped the nation for three decades.

I have bought this book thinking it would give information, beyond the most known facts and also instructions on how to deal with credit problems. I could fix little error on my credit history before reading this book. it is totally waste of money

The one thing this book does that is really cool is tell you about how the dirty tricks in the credit business works. It's really interesting.

The information is good, but generic. It certainly is nice to know that there is more to credit than credit counseling or "new credit file" spam in my inbox.

But, I read it and I didn't feel like it made me that much closer to getting those nasty little marks fall off my record.

Guaranteed Credit by Arnold "The Money Doctor" Goldstein, is a remarkable, practical, and thoroughly "user friendly" guide to swiftly improving a personal credit rating in only 90 days! From secrets the credit card industry won't tell you, to solid strategies to stay out of debt and repair bad credit, Guaranteed Credit is a superbly presented and effective "how to" guide expressly written for non-specialist general readers with credit troubles. Even people with as-yet flawless credit can benefit from the sample form letters, layman's interpretation of latest credit laws, and just plain sound advice in a book so useful, it comes with a money-back guarantee by the publisher! If using the techniques within does not improve the buyer's credit, the buyer can return the book (in resalable condition) to the publisher for a refund of "the lesser of publisher's list of actual purchase price, excluding shipping and handling, if any." There are many credit and finance advice books out there, but this is one author puts his money where his mouth is!

After reading the author's "Anatomy of Motive" and "Mind Hunter" books, I can tell you that he is a much better storyteller than a career book author. This is unfortunate and disappointing, because his other books are much better written than "Guide to Careers in the FBI." It appears that he tried to apply his storytelling style of writing to his career book, and it does not work.

If one knows absolutely nothing about the FBI, this book is a fairly good place to start. But for those who have done a little research, this book covers old ground.

The bulk of the text consists of a historical sketch of the Bureau interspersed with anecdotes on various career paths -- paths limited almost exclusively to special agents. The history is pedestrian. Douglas gives only the basics (which are available elsewhere in far better detail) with a leavening of major cases.

The anecdotes are perhaps more valuable for those considering a career at the Bureau. Want to know how a criminal profiler got his start? Read Greg Cooper's story. Interested in civil rights? Douglas on Frank Watts might be useful. Taken together, these anecdotes provide a passable sketch of life as a special agent. It is not all cloak and dagger. Douglas makes clear that method and hard work solve cases. That, if anything, is the lesson of the book.

But this book is not marketed as a guide to the history of the Bureau. Rather, it is a guide to careers within the FBI. On this score, Douglas's book is a profound disappointment. The overwhelming focus is on special agents. A few pages are given to the support staff, but that information is culled directly from FBI publications.

As for the application process, again, Douglas draws upon free publications. The Bureau pamphlet "FBI Special Agent Selection Process" offers the same information (including the same sample test questions!) in a more accessible format, and is free upon request at any field office. Is the book's price worth advice such as "[don't] be tempted to fudge your answers" (p. 225)? Hardly.

If you are dead-set on a career at the FBI, you will probably buy this book -- if only to have at your disposal every scrap of written information. If your interest is more exploratory, save your money and get the free publications.

"Guide to Careers in the FBI" has too many war stories and not enough of the advice you'll need in such a competitive arena. I was hoping for much more substance.

The information that this book contains is very illegal. I should know... I owned a small mail order company and we sold a book with the exact same information as this one and the FBI is now in the process of sending me to prison simply because I sold this information.Don't Buy It - Don't Sell It, Trust me, write to me, ask me....This information destroyed my whole families life... Dont have the FBI come to your home and take away all that you have, then all that you will ever have. Don't Buy It - Don't Sell It - Please for the sake of your entire life.

This book is 8 years out of date. In working with this text I found that many of the names of the organizations listed had changed, all the listed phone numbers were invalid, and most of the addresses and zip codes had changed. Therefore the validity of the "work around" suggestions are suspect. You will end up using a different book, one more current, so you may as well start there rather than with this one.

i recommend this book to every consumer who has had credit problems in the past . it is a must have piece of information if you plan on having a- 1 credit in the future

Co-written with two medical doctors, Gene Denk and Farley Spink, Hubbard explains very clearly and concisely the operation of fission ("atom") bombs and fusion ("hydrogen") bombs, and their effects. They cover all the effects of radiation releases on the human body and the environment.

The narrative is quick and authoritative. Here is a sample from Chapter Two, "Protection": "The blast from an atomic weapon differs somewhat in character from that experienced with conventional high explosives. The latter type of explosion gives a very short, sharp blow lasting not more than a hundredth of a second, followed by an opposite phase of suction lasting perhaps twice as long. It happens in practice that the suction phase does the most damage, i.e., walls tend to fall outwards. The nuclear bomb, in contrast, gives a positive push lasting about one second. That is to say, it resembles a very strong wind. Most of the damage is done during this positive phase of the blast wave. Walls and buildings are pushed away from the point of explosion. Here is in fact a definite resemblance to the type of damage caused by natural storms..."

I have read several books on the subject, one scholarly, the others focusing on the human and environmental costs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. "All About Radiation" bridges the gap between them. I would not hesitate to use this book as source material for a related book or school paper.

I've studied the effect of radiation before but never have I had it put so clearly. This book, having been written by Dr. Gene Denk, Dr. Farley R. Spink and L. Ron Hubbard, gives you a clear cut view of the effect of radiation on the body, the spirit and on society as a whole. This book made the radiation as a subject very clear to me.

I now know what radiation is and how to protect my self and family from it effects. I would highly HIGHLY RECOMMEND it to ANYONE.

A real eye-opener.

I recommend this book to anyone who wants to know how things really are in terms of radiation on this planet and who wants to know what one can do about it. This books is also a great introduction to the Purification program which is the spiritual handling of radiation, drugs and toxins in one's body, that prevent spiritual advancement for an individual.

I bought this book expecting to read about how the FBI investigated Robert Hannsen, as well as the "cloak and dagger" aspects like the tradecraft he used and his interactions with his KGB handlers.

Instead I found that about half of the book is about Louis Freeh and his ascention to the Directorship, and his accomplishments and failures along the way.

Don't waste your money, borrow it from the library.

David Vise does an amazing job of keeping the reader turning the pages on this one! The Author puts you right into the mind of the most damaging spy in US history, and into his bedroom as well! The book reads like a classic fiction spy novel with twists and turns that keep the reader intrigued. I found the parallel story of Louis Freeh, the then FBI director, as well as deep insights into the KGB, and concurrent FBI initiatives over the 20 year story truley fasinating. The book contains actual letters, photos, and an excellent synopsis of what top secret security items were lost by the United States. I don't think people really understand the magnitude of what Hanssen gave away! Of all the spy novels I've read lately, fiction and non fiction, this is the Best Yet!

I bought this as a used book with the author's signature. It is a very easy read and I would make this a real movie, not a made for TV job which has been done. In the real movie, I could see Kevin Spacey in the title role.

Father Michael Joseph Carver is murdered while hearing the late night confession of a murderer. Unknown to the murderer, a young homeless woman was waiting in the shadows of the church to speak with Fr. Carver and witnessed the murderer's exit from the confessional. The woman is Nicola (Nick) Jones who is on the run from a mysterious past and who does not wish to be connected with Fr. Carver's murder. Fr. Carver's twin brother, FBI Special Agent Dane Carver, is working with the local police to find his brothers killer. Dane personally takes Nick into protective custody when it becomes apparent that someone is trying to kill Nick. They discover that the killer is using the scripts of a popular television show to commit the murders. Dane calls in fellow FBI agents, Dillon and Sherlock Savitch to assist him in keeping Nick alive and finding the killer.

This is the first Catherine Coulter book I have read. The story line is good and there are multiple mysteries going on at the same time that kept me interested and guessing until the end. However, the interaction between the weakly built characters was astoundingly trite. The dialogue was embarrassingly silly and amateurish. It remains a toss up as to whether the plot and story line are good enough to offset the characters and the dialogue.

This is the latest entry into Catherine Coulter's popular FBI series. In Eleventh Hour, Savich and Sherlock, the author's popular recurring FBI agents and married partners, take a back seat to fellow agent Dane Carver.

For Dane, this case is personal. He is guarding the only witness to his twin's shocking murder in a church confessional. His investigation of his brother's death, leads him to find that the killing is eerily similar to the latest episode of a new TV series. Somebody, connected to the show, is recreating the show's murders and Dane must find out who it is and keep his witness alive.

Complicating this case is the fact that the killer knows about the witness (Nick). There is also a convoluted sub plot dealing with Nick's own secret past.

Eleventh Hour is a good suspense mystery that revists favorite past characters. I read this book without having read most of Catherine Coulter's past FBI novels and felt that this book could stand alone. For fans already familiar with the series, I am sure it is a welcome reminder of the now married Sherlock/Savich.

This is a fast moving, well plotted story with two two interrelated mysteries to solve.Father Michael Carver is murdered in his confessional in S.F. and the only witness is Nick Jones, a homeless woman on the run and with a desire to keep her past a secret. Father Michael's twin brother Dane,an FBI agent, of course devasted by the news of his brother's death,immediately rushes to SF from DC and unofficially joins the murder investigation being conducted by the local police.Dillon and Sherlock Savich, Dane's FBI compatriots, soon become involved when evidence of a serial killer develops.(While this is the first book by Coulter that I have read, it is clear that these are characters who have previously appeared in her series of FBI mysteries and readers of those books may be glad to become reacquainted with them.)
This is not an FBI procedural, but rather an action story (potential TV movie) with multiple plot twists and a plethora of suspects.The ingenious device of the murders mimicing a recent TV series adds further complications to the police investigation, as does the unknown relationship of the current events to Nick's past. And, as could be guessed, romance also manages to blossom as Dane and Nick become attracted to each other as they try to stay alive and solve the mysteries they both confront.
I was one for two, as I was kept guessing until the conclusion as to Father Michael's killer but did unravel the clues regarding Nick's real opponent.This had the advantage of being a fast read but still having a complicated plot and good character development. I definitely plan to read another one of the series both for enjoyment and in order see whether the author is simply a formulaic writer or sufficiently varies her stories to keep my interest.