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Anything But Bland: Moxie, Murdaugh, and Making Life Happen on Your Own Terms - Paperback

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by Eric Bland (Author) Number of Pages: 246 Dimensions: 0.52 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: November 29, 2024

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by Duane Hoffmeyer (Author) Number of Pages: 226 Dimensions: 0.52 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: October 22, 2024

Smoke Dreams: A Contemporary Thriller Novel - Paperback

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by Donald Willerton (Author)A House with a Dark Past. A Man with a Broken Soul. Will Either Survive the Rebuild?Tucker Whitby is no stranger to pain. Haunted by guilt over his wife's death and his daughter's brutal murder, he's thrown himself into his work as a builder. But when he's tasked with remodeling a house that seems to be alive-breathing, pulsing, and violently reactive-he faces more than just a construction challenge. The house has its own plans. As Tucker uncovers the property's ee...

The Murder of Anna Mae Aquash - Paperback

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by Ruth Kanton (Author)On February 24, 1976, Roger Amiotte, a rancher, was installing a fence when he saw a body at the bottom of a thirty-foot embankment. The land was at the northeast corner of the reservation, a few miles from Wanblee, South Dakota. The body had been revealed after the snow had melted away. The body was badly composed, curled in the fetal position, and still covered by a pair of jeans and a maroon ski jacket. The coroner, W. O Brown, conducted the autopsy. He documented th...

Blood on Their Hands: Murder, Corruption, and the Fall of the Murdaugh Dynasty - Paperback

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by Mandy Matney (Author)The highly anticipated inside look at the collapse of the Murdaugh dynasty by the celebrated investigative journalist and creator of the #1 hit Murdaugh Murders Podcast, Mandy Matney.Years before the name Alex Murdaugh was splashed across every major media outlet in America, local South Carolina journalist Mandy Matney had an instinct that something wasn't right in the Lowcountry. The powerful Murdaugh dynasty had dominated rural South Carolina for generations. No one ...

Trial by Ambush: Murder, Injustice, and the Truth about the Case of Barbara Graham - Paperback

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by Marcia Clark (Author)In this dramatic true account about the power of sensationalized crime, one woman's case is exposed for its sexism, flagrant disregard for the truth, and, ultimately, the dangers posed by an unbridled prosecution.Unwanted and neglected from birth, Barbara Graham had to overcome the odds just to survive. Her beauty was both a blessing and a curse--offering her too many options of all the wrong kind. Her innate sensitivity left her vulnerable to the harsh realities of th...

Anything But Bland: Moxie, Murdaugh, and Making Life Happen on Your Own Terms - Hardcover

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by Eric Bland (Author) Number of Pages: 246 Dimensions: 0.63 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: November 29, 2024

The Palmer Raids: The History of the Arrests and Deportations of Anarchists and Communists in America during the First Red Scare - Paperback

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by Charles River (Author)*Includes pictures*Includes excerpts of contemporary accounts*Includes a bibliography for further reading"The war power is of necessity an inherent power in every sovereign nation. It is the power of self-reservation and that power has no limits other than the extent of the emergency." - Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer, December 1918While the period from 1945-1955 was the longest and most extensive period of time in American history when a fear of communism grippe...

Niños muy malos: (crónicas de niños asesinos) - Paperback

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by Arturo Cosme Valadez (Author)Este libro contiene nueve historias reales en las que uno o dos ni os(as), de entre siete y quince a os, cometen uno o m s asesinatos. Los actos de los perpetradores no son resultado accidental de una actividad distinta, como el juego; ninguno present s ntomas de retraso mental o locura; no fueron presionados por otras personas para cometer los cr menes. Con matices, cabe asegurar que los peque os sab an lo que hac an y los resultados de su conducta. En la in...

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by Stuart W. Sanders (Author)In March 1856, a dead body washed onto the shore of the Mississippi River. Nothing out of the ordinary. In those days, people fished corpses from the river with alarming frequency. But this body, with its arms and legs tied to a chair, struck an especially eerie chord. The body belonged to a man who had been a passenger on the luxurious steamboat known as the Ohio Belle, and he was the son of a southern planter. Who had bound and pitched this wealthy man into the ...

The Big Book of Serial Killers Volume 2: Another 150 Serial Killer Files of the World's Worst Murderers - Paperback

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by Rebecca Lo (Author), Jack Rosewood (Author)Our first volume caused such an impact that we've decided to bring you the long-awaited Volume 2 of the most comprehensive Serial Killer encyclopedia ever published Murderers or monsters, normal people turned bad or people born with the desire to kill; it doesn't matter where they come from, serial killers strike dread into our hearts with a single mention of their names. Hunting in broad daylight or stalking from the shadows, we are their prey an...

Psycho-Criminological Approaches to Stalking Behavior - Paperback

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by Chan (Author), Lorraine L. Sheridan (Author)Provides multidisciplinary coverage of stalking behavior worldwide from both academic and practical approaches Psycho-Criminological Approaches to Stalking Behavior: The International Perspective is a thorough, up-to-date overview of stalking perpetration and victimization in different regions of the world. This authoritative book brings together contributions from a team of leading scholars and practitioners that discuss a diverse range of inter...

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by Piper Bayard (Author), Jay Holmes (Author), Bayard And Holmes (Author)What do the main intelligence agencies do and where do they operate? How do they recruit personnel? What are real life honey pots and sleeper agents? What about truth serums and enhanced interrogations? And what are the most common foibles of popular spy fiction? With the voice of over forty years of experience in the Intelligence Community, Bayard & Holmes answer these questions and share information on espionage hi...

Two Face: Drilling Through Discovery - Paperback

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by Nick Van Der Leek (Author)"The last chapter in particular is grueling and grotesque..."The fifth book in Nick van der Leek's definitive TWO FACE series on Chris Watts does exactly what the title claims: it drills deep through the mountain of Discovery Documents.The fifth narrative not only makes sense of the 1960 pages of discovery, it also integrates the video footage for the first time into a seamless narrative. Missing pieces are found and new insights revealed and contextualized in the...

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by Freebird Publishers (Contribution by), Icy Black Magic (Author)A REAL STORY...A man scorn from the womb. A man who chose the street life as a means to soothe a burning desire to be great.AN INNER FLAME...Fueled by his own pain. And a deep hidden inner hatred towards the woman who left him with no other choice but to be more than she told him he could ever be.A COLD, CRUDE...Underworld hustler and conman. Embalmed early with the poison of the street. And the tools to persuade the weak. From...

The Murder of Geneva Hardman and Lexington's Mob Riot of 1920 - Paperback

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by Peter Brackney (Author)In 1920, ten-year-old Geneva Hardman was murdered on her way to school, just outside Lexington. Both civil authorities and a growing lynch mob sought Will Lockett, a black army veteran, as the suspect. The vigilantes remained one step behind the lawmen, and a grieving family erred on the side of justice versus vengeance. During the short trial, tensions spilled over and shots were fired outside the courthouse, leading to a declaration of martial law. Six people died ...

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by James Patterson (Author)As seen on ID, these two true-crime thrillers follow a neighbors' quarrel that turns violent and cyber-bullying that explodes in a double murder. Murder Thy Neighbor: Ann Hoover is a nice woman but she's come to hate her neighbor. Roy Kirk moved in next door with plans to renovate. But as the weeks go by, his DIY construction turns to shambles. When Ann takes him to court, Kirk's retaliation will be shockingly gruesome (with Andrew Bourelle). Murder IRL: Jenelle Pot...

Maybe You Die: The True Story of a Couple Living the All-American Nightmare - Paperback

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by Nancy Lee (Author)Nina, a new graduate from fashion design in college, gladly accepts the offer to have her palm read as a graduation gift. Smiling, the palm reader tells Nina that she has a long lifeline, as she traces it on her hand. As soon as the words are uttered, the palm reader's facial expression turns to one of fear. In broken English, she whispers, "Break - very bad break in middle of life. Maybe you die."Nina does come close to death at age thirty-four when she and her family ar...

If a Wicked Man: True Freedom Behind Bars - Hardcover

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by John Lawson (Author), John Sealey (Author)Finding True Freedom Behind BarsJohn Lawson's fighting skills and fearless reputation made him a man to be respected in the nightclubs of Manchester, Liverpool and Edinburgh. Leading a team of ex-soldiers and riding with a biker gang, he graduated to working for the Maltese Mafia running the sex industry in London's Soho. Returning to Scotland he trained as a bodyguard working for the rich and famous and soon became embroiled in a world of kidnap, ...

Teaching and Learning About Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity: Fundamental Issues and Pedagogical Approaches - Paperback

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by Samuel Totten (Author)Teaching and Learning About Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity: Fundamental Issues and Pedagogical Approaches by Samuel Totten, a renowned scholar of genocide studies and Professor Emeritus, College of Education and Health Professions, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, is a culmination of 30 years in the field of genocide studies and education. In writing this book, Totten reports that he "crafted this book along the lines of what he wished had been available to...

Teaching and Learning About Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity: Fundamental Issues and Pedagogical Approaches - Hardcover

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The True Crime Activity Book For Adults: Trivia, Puzzles, Coloring Book, Games, & More - Murderino Gifts - Paperback

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by Olivia Lanae (Author)Are you a Murderino? Do you enjoy listening to podcasts such as My Favorite Murder, Serial, or Criminal? Have you watched every Investigation Discovery show and true crime documentary?If this is you or someone you know, you will love The True Crime Activity Book For Adults. This activity book was made by a true crime lover for true crime lovers Test your serial killer knowledge, complete puzzles, discover new podcasts, books, & documentaries, write out your unsolv...

El Patron: everything you didn't know about the biggest drug dealer in the history of Colombia - Paperback

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by Raul Tacchuella (Author)The History will always remember him as one of the most iconic characters in the field of organized crime.However, "The Boss" became more than a criminal. It influenced the culture of a whole country, marking a before and after. HATED BY SOME AND LOVED BY OTHERS, "The Boss" does not go unnoticed and in this story, I tell how his journey affected an entire generation.I invite you to immerse yourself in the pages of this book and discover a true story never told conce...

From Therapeutic Justice to Forensic Counseling - Paperback

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by E. Scott Ryan (Author)Dr. Ryan explains why rehabilitative treatment often fails. He analyzes the errors and abuses of the medical model in correctional treatment, and he proposes a new criminal rationality based forensic counseling approach. In addition to psychological and criminological analysis, Dr. Ryan presents metaphysical analysis in dealing with crime, delinquency and terrorism. Number of Pages: 124 Dimensions: 0.26 x 10 x 7.01 IN Publication Date: April 16, 2007

Good Luck Frenchy: A Tale of RCMP Deception & Survival Through Thailand's Deadliest Prison - Hardcover

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by Alain Olivier (Author)Being mistaken for someone else, being falsely depicted as an important international heroin importer and trafficker, and being made an unwilling accessory to murder aren't everyday occurrences. Surely this is not how the police behave to get their man? But...what if they go further? What if, with the aid of a thuggish civil agent, the RCMP implement a buy and bust operation, a Final Solution to get rid of you? And what if a Mountie is killed in the process under very...

Good Luck Frenchy: A Tale of RCMP Deception & Survival Through Thailand's Deadliest Prison - Paperback

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Terror in Wichita: A True Story of One Woman's Courage and Her Will to Live - Paperback

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by Paul F. Caranci (Author)Everyone, it seems, missed the most obvious signs. A childhood filled with poverty, neglect, drugs, pornog-raphy, physical, mental, and sexual abuse, will invaria-bly lead to an adulthood full of greed, lust and vio-lence. No one, however, could have predicted the terror that Reginald and Jonathan Carr, two brothers in Kansas, would inflict on seven unsuspecting men and women over nine days in December 2000.The brother's crime spree included assault, car-jacking, ki...

El Fundador: La Historia Del Innovador y Excéntrico Narcotraficante que dio origen al Cartel de Medellin - Paperback

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by Raul Tacchuella (Author)Antes de Pablo Escobar hubo un hombre...Este libro no es una alabanza a Lehder, pero s un acercamiento "al hombre".Despu s del xito El Patr n, est libro promete ser otro BestSeller m s de Raul Tacchuella CARLOS LEHDER Etiquetado de exc ntrico, cocain mano, fan tico del rock, fundador del Cartel de Medell n y de un movimiento con ideolog a nazi. Si alg n curioso investiga propiamente en su vida, esto es lo que va a conseguir en todos lados. Resumen la vida de un h...

Life in the Fishbowl: The harrowing true story of an undercover cop who took down 51 of the nation's most notorious Crips and his cultural awakening a - Paperback

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by Tegan Broadwater (Author)One cop. One mission. No backup. No room for failure.In a neighborhood known as "The Fishbowl" - with only one way in and one way out - blonde-haired, 35-year-old Tegan Broadwater embarked on the undercover mission of a lifetime. Armed with nothing but his wits, a shoestring budget, and unshakable determination, he infiltrated one of America's most notorious Crip organizations.This isn't just another cop story. This raw, unflinching journey blurs every line between...

What Cops Talk About Over Coffee: Volume II - Paperback

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by Robert Rogalski (Author)This collection of memories from police officers across Canada and some outside jurisdictions, include firsthand accounts of situations they have encountered in their careers from the 1950's through to 2012. Contributions from RCMP, City Police, Federal and Provincial law enforcement agencies were collected over a 30 year period and pose as a snapshot of the type of conversations or "shop talk" two police officers might have during their coffee break. These accounts...

Seven Days of Rage: The Deadly Crime Spree of the Craigslist Killer - Paperback

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by Paul Larosa (Author), Maria Cramer (Author)From a producer of 48 Hours Mystery and The Boston Globe reporter comes the full account of the shocking crime spree of the infamous Craigslist Killer. In this "detailed and absorbing" (The Boston Globe) true crime bAuthor BiographyPaul Larosa is an Emmy Award-winning producer for the CBS newsmagazine 48 Hours. He won a Primetime Emmy for the acclaimed CBS documentary 9/11, and has also won a Peabody Award, a Christopher Award, and an Edward R. Mu...

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by Wynn Johnson (Author)Wynn Johnson takes us on a journey of discovery through his fascinating life starting with his childhood in rural Kentucky in the mid-1950s through to the early 1990s in Columbus. His childhood alongside his large family is adventurous but filled with the simple pleasures of a rural village life. His neighbourhood is bursting with interesting and quirky characters, with lots of tales to tell. However, the tumultuous decade of the 1960s with its space travel, political ...