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Denial and Deception: An Insider's View of the CIA

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Report copyright infringementby Melissa Boyle Mahle (Author)The reality for a woman agent working in the secret world of intelligence often leads to extraordinary obstacles and sacrifices. Melissa Boyle Mahle, a sixteen-year covert operative for the CIA in the Middle East, was the Agency's top-ranked female Arabist before she left in 2002. In Denial and Deception, Mahle not only describes the Agency's successes and failures, but details her life as a woman in one of the last professions that ...

Male on Male Rape: The Hidden Toll of Stigma and Shame

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Scarce (Author), William B. Rubenstein (Foreword by)A groundbreaking examination of a vastly unrecognized though widely prevalent form of violence. Male on Male Rape shatters the silence and offers concrete strategies for prevention and recovery. Number of Pages: 334 Dimensions: 0.9 x 8.5 x 5.4 IN Publication Date: January 01, 2002

Tulia: Race, Cocaine, and Corruption in a Small Texas Town

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Report copyright infringementby Nate Blakeslee (Author)In the summer of 1999, in the tiny west Texas town of Tulia, thirty-nine people, almost all of them black, were arrested and charged with dealing powdered cocaine. The operation, a federally-funded investigation performed in cooperation with the local authorities, was based on the work of one notoriously unreliable undercover officer. At trial, the prosecution relied almost solely on the uncorroborated, and contradictory, testimony of tha...

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Report copyright infringementby Glenn L. Carle (Author)To his friends and neighbors, Glenn L. Carle was a wholesome, stereotypical New England Yankee, a former athlete struggling against incipient middle age, someone always with his nose in an abstruse book. But for two decades Carle broke laws, stole, and lied on a daily basis about nearly everything. I was almost never who I said I was, or did what I claimed to be doing. He was a CIA spy. He thrived in an environment of duplicity and ambigu...

The Five Disciplines of Intelligence Collection

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Report copyright infringementby Mark M. Lowenthal (Editor), Robert M. Clark (Editor)Leading intelligence experts Mark M. Lowenthal and Robert M. Clark bring together an all new, groundbreaking title. The Five Disciplines of Intelligence Collection describes, in non-technical terms, the definition, history, process, management, and future trends of each intelligence collection source (INT). Authoritative and non-polemical, this book is the perfect teaching tool for classes addressing various t...

Ibrahim Dawood: The new Emperor of India

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Report copyright infringementby Henri Dauber (Author)Ibrahim Dawood Kaskar lives in Bombay. He is bored to the college and skips school. He robes to be made of the pocket money but is caught. His father intervened to avoid him the prison but gives him a correction. He decides to to give up the family residence and forms a band, the Konkanis.They turn to the port but the band is caught by the police. Ibrahim and his brother Iqbal are imprisoned into a prison center where they play fists to com...

The Atlas of Art Crime: Thefts, Vandalism, and Forgeries

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Report copyright infringementby Laura Evans (Author)Mapping out the world's most infamous art thefts, forgeries, and acts of vandalism, this unique and visually striking reference illuminates acts of art crime around the globe. This book highlights seventy-five incidents in a unique format that allows readers to visualize the geography of art crime from the past two centuries. Divided by location into sections on thefts, vandalism, and forgeries, each crime is profiled with an absorbing narra...

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Report copyright infringementby Ross Gibson (Author)'Ross Gibson's poetry is marked by the numinous, then undercut by the quotidian, the earthy, a different way of seeing.' Jen Webb, Australian Book Review Here are scrummed gangs of criminals and police, with all their lurks, quirks and argots. The underworld and its overlords: how ingenious and energetic, how ardent both sides can be. What brutes they can be too, day after day, as they track and trick each other, as they make and need each o...

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Report copyright infringementby Tom Huth (Author)Poems by Tom Huth. When his brother was murdered, journalist Tom Huth was compelled to try to understand what had motivated the man who killed him. Tom Huth has written for the Washington Post and explored the world for travel magazines. He has published two novels and a memoir. Number of Pages: 64 Dimensions: 0.17 x 7.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: June 02, 2021

From Inmate to Advocate: A Journey of Transformation

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Report copyright infringementby Edward A. Julian (Author)"As a judge with over three decades on the bench, EJ has ignited in me a renewed sense of purpose-a deeper commitment to not only administering justice but also to ensuring that those who encounter the justice system have the tools and opportunities they need to build a better future and avoid returning to it."- Judge James E. Green, Franklin County Municipal Court of Ohio"Having witnessed Edward Julian's remarkable transformation, I ca...

Destiny Murder!: Pulp Poems Beat Noir, the dutch angle of strange dreams, erotic, ambivalent, cruel and cynical

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Report copyright infringementby Dane Ince (Author)"The hard-boiled steaming hot bloody sweaty sex and crime underworld Beat Noir poems of DESTINY MURDER get darker and faster moving down that long-distance railroad track to nowhere but man oh man they cast a spell so there's no way I'm gonna get off this night train! What a ride! Dane Ince is both Chief Detective and Public Enemy # 1. His poems mesmerize and summon me to the heart of darkness where the only choice is to do or die. DESTINY MUR...

The Strange Case of O. J. Simpson as the Prime Suspect

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Report copyright infringementby Irv Wasserman (Author)We were all there. We remember all of the gory details. We remember the questions we had. But maybe we never questioned: Was O. J. really the one who murdered Nicole and Ronald? The Strange Case of O. J. Simpson as the Prime Suspect delves into the mystery behind these gruesome murders. Just what really happened on that fateful night? Number of Pages: 60 Dimensions: 0.12 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date:...

Ultimate Catastrophe: How MtGox Lost Half a Billion Dollars and Nearly Killed Bitcoin

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Hunter (Author)MtGox was the biggest Bitcoin exchange in the world when it imploded in 2014, taking almost half a billion dollars in customer funds with it.The collapse of MtGox, triggered by a perfect storm of crippling hacks and spectacular mismanagement, shocked the Bitcoin world to its core and left the fledgling cryptocurrency on the ropes. Worse, it started a battle for compensation by creditors that took over a decade to resolve, by which time the l...

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Report copyright infringementby Lapd Boxing Team (Author)Step into the world of the Los Angeles Police Department like never before with Beauty and Grit.This stunning visual narrative, showcasing the daily lives of our officers, was carefully crafted under the direction of the LAPD Boxing Team, which partnered with professional photographers.This compelling collection of photographs unveils the heart and soul of the men and women who serve and protect with unwavering dedication day in and day...

Breaking Point: When the Criminal Justice System Fails

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Report copyright infringementby Robin Dahlberg (Author), Robin Dahlberg (Photographer), Caleb Cain (Designed by)13 percent of all individuals exonerated in the United States between 1989 and 2024 were wrongfully convicted because of a false confessionWhy do innocent people confess to crimes that they did not commit? This question has confounded the public for decades. Most of us believe that we would never admit to something we did not do--especially if that admission could lead to prison. Ye...

Minds of Darkness: A Psychological Study of Serial Killers Focusing on Sex Workers

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Report copyright infringementby Heidi Banks (Author)In "Minds of Darkness", delve into the chilling world of serial killers who prey on sex workers, an often marginalized and vulnerable group. This comprehensive psychological study examines the complex interplay between the psychological profiles of these killers and the unique vulnerabilities of their victims. By exploring historical and modern cases, from the infamous Jack the Ripper to the notorious Green River Killer, the book sheds light...

South End Syndicate: How I Took Over the Genovese Springfield Crew

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Report copyright infringementby Anthony Arillotta (Author), Joe Bradley (With)"The last days of the Roman Empire, if it were populated by snitches, gamblers, mobsters, lowlifes, and homicidal maniacs. In other words, this book is entertaining as hell. In chronicling one small, parochial, though notorious faction of the American Mafia in Springfield, Massachusetts, Arillotta tells the story of the whole damn thing. South End Syndicate is a worthy addition to any organized crime bookshelf."-T. ...

On Murder Considered as one of the Fine Arts: Including THREE MEMORABLE MURDERS, A SEQUEL TO 'MURDER CONSIDERED AS ONE OF THE FINE ARTS.

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas de Quincey (Author)In "On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts," Thomas De Quincey presents a satirical examination of the nature of murder and its perception within society. De Quincey uses dark humor and irony to explore various aspects of murder, including the motives of murderers, the methods they employ, and the public's fascination with sensational crimes.This new large print edition comes with an Easy to Read Layout designed to make reading c...

Blood and Fame: The Intersecting Lives of Roman Polanski and Charles Manson

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Report copyright infringementby Peter Rowe (Author)A riveting new look at the parallel lives of Charles Manson and Roman Polanski reveals connections beyond the notorious Tate-LaBianca murders. Since the horrific murder of Sharon Tate in 1969, the names Charles Manson and Roman Polanski have been brutally linked. But new analysis of the parallel and intertwining stories of these two men reveals a connection that preceded that fateful day. Manson and Polanski shared remarkably similar, and si...

Born to Lose: The Misfits Who Made Dog Day Afternoon

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Report copyright infringementby Rachel Walther (Author)August 22, 1972: Two men attempt to rob a bank in Brooklyn. They fail miserably: the money they'd hoped for isn't there, the cops get tipped off immediately, and within 30 minutes they're in a hostage situation with the FBI. Things really get crazy when reporters learn that one of the robbers is gay and married to a trans woman. The crowd of journalists and onlookers grows into the hundreds, desperate for a glimpse of this charismatic liv...

Peaky Blinders: The Official Guide to the Complete Series

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Report copyright infringementby Peaky Blinders (Author), Steven Knight (Foreword by)Since it first hit our screens in 2013, Peaky Blinders has become a global phenomenon; Tommy Shelby is a force to be reckoned with. Experience the evolution of the Shelby family with exclusive insider access as you go behind-the-scenes of all six seasons in this official companion to the award-winning series.This impressive visual guide offers full access to Peaky Blinders and brings together interviews from t...

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Report copyright infringementby John Boldman (Author)Uncensored Hollywood offers an eclectic mix of strange goings on in Tinseltown through the decades. Scandal, murder, racism, feuds, unsolved mysteries, plastic surgery, bizarre deaths, gossip, and weird facts about Hollywood in all eras. Get ready for an uncensored trawl through the history of Hollywood! Number of Pages: 150 Dimensions: 0.35 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: October 16, 2022

In the Interest of Justice: One Woman's Fight Against a Weaponized Justice Department to Save Her Husband

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Report copyright infringementby Martha Byrne (Author), Eddie Gallagher (Foreword by), Andrea Gallagher (Foreword by)The Emmy Award-winning soap opera star and wife of an NYPD hero-turned-PI goes to war against the FBI and DOJ to save her family and clear her husband's name.The FBI knocked on the door one morning before dawn. It was a knock that forever changed the lives of those on the other side of it....The life of three-time Emmy Award-winning actress Martha Byrne was turned upside down on...

Green Crime: Inside the Minds of the People Destroying the Planet, and How to Stop Them

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Report copyright infringementby Julia Shaw (Author)Traffickers. Hit men. Outlaws. Thieves. Our planet is a crime scene. Can we catch the perpetrators? In Green Crime, Dr. Julia Shaw describes six world-changing environmental crimes in riveting detail, showing how the perpetrators think and why their crimes are so deadly. And, she meets the people who are working tirelessly to stop them. Using original interviews with insider sources and leveraging her expertise as a criminal psychologist, Dr...

Living in the Liminal Space: Understanding the Lived Experience of Ambiguous or Unresolved Loss to Enhance How We Care for Those Left Behind

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Report copyright infringementby Sarah Wayland (Author)What happens when a person is gone, but not lost-when grief takes hold without the certainty of death? Living in the Liminal Space explores this profound emotional terrain, where families and communities exist between hope and despair, struggling to find meaning amid ambiguity.Drawing on more than 25 years of research and practice, Professor Sarah Wayland brings together her experiences working with families of missing people in Australia ...

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Report copyright infringementby Pinkerton (Author)The Kent State University Press is excited to reissue these classic true crime detective stories by Allan Pinkerton, the Scottish American detective and spy who founded the Pinkerton National Detective Agency in 1850. His agency was the largest private law enforcement organization in the world at the height of its power, and its well-known logo of a large, unblinking eye actually served as inspiration for the term "private eye." Detective Alla...

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Dancing with the Vodka Terrorists: Misadventures in the 'Stans

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Report copyright infringementby Rob Ferguson (Author)When Rob Ferguson went off to the five former Soviet 'Stans of Central Asia to work on a project to save the rapidly disappearing Aral Sea, he expected to have challenges and adventures, but he didn't anticipate ending up a suspect in a brutal murder investigation. Dancing with Vodka Terrorists is a tragicomic farce and an engrossing real-life thriller told with panache and wry humour and stars a bizarre cast of corrupt apparatchiks, jolly ...

North of Havana: The Untold Story of Dirty Politics, Secret Diplomacy, and the Trial of the Cuban Five

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Report copyright infringementby Martin Garbus (Author)From one of America's leading legal minds, a riveting look at the U.S.-Cuban relationship seen through the lens of a nearly impossible case During his distinguished career, Martin Garbus has established himself as a well-known trial lawyer representing the likes of Daniel Ellsberg and Leonard Peltier. But there is no story Garbus wants to tell more than that of his most challenging case: representing five Cuban spies marooned in the U.S. p...

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Anatomy of a Medically Abusive Childhood

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Report copyright infringementby Candace Ahalse (Author)Have you ever been in contact with a medical or Munchausen by proxy abuser? Are you sure? Have you ever been in a traffic accident, a school lockdown, an office lockdown, an infrastructure failure, a fire, or a power outage? Have you ever been burglarized, stalked, falsely accused of a crime, falsely accused of a scandal, or catfished? Have you ever had your property vandalized, your car sabotaged, your property stolen, or your pets stole...