True stories: general

Corruption undermines nearly all key legal and developmental priorities today, including the effective functioning of democratic institutions and honest elections; environmental protection; human rights and human security; international development programs; and fair competition for global trade and investment.

The riveting account of former head of Massachusetts State Police Thomas J.

The present book entitled, Contemporary Crime in Indian Society is based on selected papers presented in RC-18 ';Sociology of Crime and Deviance' under Indian Sociological Society.

For many vulnerable children, the idea of talking to an adult about their experiences and feelings can be a daunting prospect.

In Not Far Away, a semi-fictional memoir, Lois Beardslee gives a chilling acount of racism, particularly that leveled against Native women, in language that is supple, evocative, often comical, and always incisive.

This is the fascinating story of the development of early British steam fire engines by a renowned expert on emergency services vehicles and equipment.

*A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING REESE WITHERSPOON AND COLIN FIRTH* The West Memphis Three.

Using new technology, recently discovered documents and sophisticated investigative techniques, an international teamled by an obsessed retired FBI agenthas finally solved the mystery that has haunted generations since World War II: Who betrayed Anne Frank and her family?

Eine Geschichte uber das unsichtbare Leid, das niemand sehen will"e;.

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 'A rigorous and thoughtful study of what has happened on battlefields over the past eight decades' THE TIMES'A hugely important book .

Mary Ann Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Katherine Eddowes and Mary Jane Kelly--the five known victims of Jack the Ripper--are among the most written-about women in history.

The Pentecostal and Charismatic movement is one of the miracles of the 20th century.

George Barnett transformed the United States Marine Corps from an antiquated afterthought to a modern force with an international reputation.

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Principles of Posse Management tells the stories of the lawmen and leaders of the Old West who organized citizens in the pursuit of law and order.

This standout survivors account will move and inform even those well versed in the inhumanity of the Shoah.

This eBook collection is geared for history buffs who shy away from white knights and do-gooders.

An illustrated look at corals and the reefs they build around the world, and the causes and dire consequences of their rapid disappearanceCorals are among the most varied lifeforms on Earth, ranging from mushroom corals and leather corals to button polyps, sea fans, anemones, and pulse corals.

A incredible true story of the ill-fated Franklin Expedition to the Arctic (1845-48) which succumbed to the horrors of starvation, scurvy, and cannibalism_______________________________________The Franklin expedition was not alone in suffering early and unexplained deaths.

'Heartfelt, passionate, infuriating and often devastating, this book will inspire you to fight for your right to tread your own path' CAROLINE CRIADO PEREZ, author of Invisible WomenWhen Rachel loses five family members in five months, grief magnifies other absences.

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Galileo Galilei is a central figure of the scientific revolution of the modern age.

What is a crime and how do we construct it?

The youngest livingMedal of Honor recipient delivers anunforgettablememoir that "e;willinspire every reader(Jim Mattis)NATIONAL BESTSELLER | A Marine Commandant's Reading List selectionOn November 21, 2010, U.

Notorious, numerous and varied, serial murderers from Australia have an eclectic record of crimes, methods and trademarks.

'For anyone who enjoyed Hillbilly Elegy or Educated, Unfollow is an essential text' - Louis Theroux'Such a moving, redemptive, clear-eyed account of religious indoctrination' - Pandora Sykes'A nuanced portrait of the lure and pain of zealotry' New York Times'Unfolds like a suspense novel .

Union General Philip Kearny began his career as a lieutenant with the 1st U.

This book reviews the cross-disciplinary debate sparked by renewed interest in Elinor Glyn's life and legacy by film scholars and literary and feminist historians and offers a range of views of Glyn's cultural and historical significance and areas for future research.

We all know about the Hells Angels: toughs on Harleys terrorizing the law-abiding; wild brawls and wild sex; drugs and cruelty, beatings, and even murder.

A New York Times Notable Book: Acclaimed true-crime journalist Linda Wolfe delivers a riveting, comprehensive account of the Preppie Murder, a crime that shocked a city and a nation.

A decorated fighter pilot and PGA professional tells the story of his life and serviceto both his nation and othersin this remarkable memoir that is a stirring record of faith, patriotism, family, philanthropy, and golf.

Sam Smith fought heroically in the American Revolution and was personally close with George Washington.

"e;Quiara Hudes is in her own league.

This is a treatment of the plants mentioned in the Old and New Testaments, their uses, ecology, history, beauty, and symbolism.

THE THRILLING TRUE STORY OF BRITAIN'S FIRST EVER RAILWAY MURDER 'A fascinatingly quirky portrait of the underside of Victorian London .

This antiquarian book contains the fourth instalment of the final episode in the fantastic d'Artagnan Romances, "e;The Man in the Iron Mask"e;.

"e;We have chosen to live lives less ordinary.

This captivating resource covers the bloody history of Mexican drug cartels from their rise in the 1980s to the latest round of brutal violence, which has seen more than 125,000 Mexican citizens killed over the past decade.

A New York Times Bestseller!

This fascinating collection of true paranormal accounts written by a researcher and scientist documents the experiences people from all walks of life have had with the supernatural, covering a broad spectrum of mysterious events.

** Winner of the British Sports Book Awards 2014 New Writer of the Year **Where there is hope there can be redemption.

On a summer day in 1898, a family in Dover, Delaware, shared a box of chocolates they received in the mail from an anonymous sender.

In the early 1970s, three young girls were slain near Rochester, NY, in the so-called Alphabet murders.

Ambrose Bierce was one of the most famous writers in the world at the turn of the 20th century, a vocal and passion critic and probably best known for his works centred on the American civil war, of which he served in.

For true crime readers obsessed with learning the full story, get the book that Publishers Weekly calls a "e;stirring account,"e; and says, "e;Dogged reporting and expert pacing make this a good bet for true crime fans.

This book analyzes various digital transformation processes in journalism and news media.

From the iconic stylist and fashion provocateur whose designs transformed culture - bringing the glitz of Studio 54 and the sophistication of Sex and the City to the mainstream - comes a playful yet intimate memoir of a life spent challenging conventions.