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When Jason Hanson joined the CIA in 2003, he never imagined that the same tactics he used as a CIA officer for counter intelligence, surveillance, and protecting agency personnel would prove to be essential in every day civilian life.In addition to escaping handcuffs, picking locks, and spotting when someone is telling a lie, he can improvise a self-defense weapon, pack a perfect emergency kit, anddisappear off the grid if necessary. He has also honed his “positive awareness”—a heightened sense of his surroundings that allows him to spot suspicious and potentially dangerous behavior—on the street, in ataxi, at the airport, when dining out, or in any other situation.In his engaging and empowering book Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life, Jason shares this know-how with readers, revealing how to:•prevent home invasions, carjackings, muggings, and other violent crimes• run counter-surveillance and avoid becoming a soft target• recognize common scams at home and abroad• become a human lie detector in any setting, including business negotiations• gain peace of mind by being prepared for anything instead of uninformed or afraidWith the skill of a trained operative and the relatability of a suburban dad, Jason Hanson brings his top-level training to everyday Americans in this must-have guide to staying safe in an increasingly dangerous world. Cover 1 Contents 4 Introduction 6 1 | Survival Intelligence 8 2 | Situational Awareness: The Single Most Important Thing I Learned in the CIA 17 3 | Your Spy Escape and Evasion Kit: Crucial Items and Information for Surviving Disasters Both Major and Minor 33 4 | Become an Escape Artist: How to Easily Escape Rope, Handcuffs, Zip Ties, and Duct Tape 49 5 | The Impenetrable Home: How to Criminal Proof Your House 65 6 | Travel Safety: Staying Safe in Planes, Taxis, and Hotels 80 7 | How to Run Countersurveillance Like a Pro 93 8 | Social Engineering Secrets 107 9 | How to Be a Human Lie Detector 123 10 | How to Disappear Without a Trace 132 11 | The Art of Survival Driving 146 12 | Defending Yourself: Weapons and Important Self-Defense Tactics 161 Acknowledgments 172 References 173 Index 177 About the Author 192