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Discusses the origins, philosophy, and most notorious attacks of the Basque separatist group ETA, including their present activities, possible plans, and counter-terrorism efforts directed against them.

The Rosen Publishing Group To Fascinate and Motivate Invaluable Titles for Grades 7-12 For more than fifty years, The Rosen Publishing Group has earned a reputation for publishing books that empower and enlighten young adults. You've come to expect the same high-quality, informative series from Rosen. We know you'll agree that our newest series will continue to be invaluable resources that will provide up-to-date information on intriguing and fascinating topics written just for today's teens. Rosen Young Adult Books is publishing six new series this season: Inside the World's Most Famous Intelligence Agencies (pp. 86-87) examines the world's most important intelligence operations, the people within these organizations, and how world changes affect intelligence-gathering around the world. Inside the World's Most Infamous Terrorist Organizations (pp. 88-89) includes eight titles that take us inside the secret world of the mysterious and most dangerous terrorist organizations around the globe. This dramatic series gives an overview of the groups' histories aims as well as an analysis of the groups' motives, beliefs, and grievances. This is information, given the events of the past few years, no one should be without! Terrorist Attacks (pp. 90-91) includes twelve titles detailing some of the most horrifying terrorism our world has ever seen. The books include information on each attack, the post-attack investigations, and their impact on world history. Historical Atlases of South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East (pp. 96-97) uses maps of these fascinating countries ranging from ancient maps to those of the modern world. Each title explores pivotal historical moments and dramaticchanges in the countries covered. The Library of Future Energy (pp. 110-111) gives the reader an inside look at how--with research--we can create healthy, sustainable energy for our future. Each title focuses on one of today's energy sources and the different ideas the government and industry have come up with to turn these into energy for the future. From waterpower to nuclear power, the information in this series will amaze us all. The Library of Future Medicine (pp. 112-113) highlights current and future trends in advancing medical technology. From bionic prosthetics and the human genome project, to the controversy of stem cell research, this is a series that will fascinate readers! Unbiased Examinations of Six of the World's Intelligence Agencies, with Profiles of Their Famous Members The six books in this exciting new series examine the most important operations and people within the world's most famous intelligence agencies. These organizations are designed to protect their governments and people from threats--real and perceived--that emanate outside their borders. Intelligence agencies also work to uncover countries that seek out industrial secrets to help them compete in the world economy. These books describe how the changes in politics, industry, and technology have affected the size and evolution of intelligence-gathering around the world. The British secret intelligence service is called MI 6, which stands for Military Intelligence 6. Although it was barely five years old at the beginning of World War I, its director, Mansfield Cumming, established the groundwork for it to become one of the most revered intelligence agencies in the world. Readers will learn all about theworld of the likes of James Bond, the dashing spy of books and movies created by former British intelligence agent Ian Fleming.

A Look at What It's Like to Be Inside the U.S. and British Special Forces Take a look inside these top-secret special operations of the U.S. and British military. They are responsible for the world's safety and perform some of the most dangerous missions around, but the work done by special operations units usually goes unpublicized. In these books, readers will learn about military history, the need for the creation of each branch, and what it is like to be a member of a special operations team. As a direct response to the onslaught of terrorist acts in the 1970s, the Delta Force was originally organized to free hostages. It has developed into an elite counterterrorist unit of the United States Special Forces This book covers the history of the Delta Force, the methods of rescue, and the dangerous missions in which they have been involved. Burnett also describes the grueling training every special ops soldier must go through and explains the equipment, weapons, and transport methods they use.

Twenty Attention-Grabbing Career Titles Guaranteed to Get Your Middle Schoolers Thinking About Their Future This compelling new series for the middle school reader is designed to appeal to the thrill seeker in all of us. Each book includes information about a different extreme career, with a focus on safety and training. Readers will learn what it takes to get into these professions and what to expect when embarking on one. These volumes also provide information on the exciting aspects of these extreme careers and highlight the possible dangers and risks involved. Colorful photographs and informative sidebars help to make these books an invaluable resource for those young readers looking for a thrilling and fun-filled profession. Right now our society is highly dependent on oil. It's used in many products that we have all come to rely on, including fuel for airplanes and cars. For this reason, oil rig workers are in demand. This book examines the lives of oil rig workers and provides a look at day-to-day activities on an oil rig.