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Scotland Yard

A History of the London Police Force's Most Infamous Murder Cases

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A riveting true-crime history of London's first modern police force as told through its most notorious murder cases.The idea of "Scotland Yard" is steeped in atmospheric stories of foggy London streets, murder by lamplight, and fiendish killers pursued by gentleman detectives. From its establishment in 1829 through the eve of World War II, Scotland Yard—the world’s first modern, professional, and ... Read more

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A riveting true-crime history of London's first modern police force as told through its most notorious murder cases.The idea of "Scotland Yard" is steeped in atmospheric stories of foggy London streets, murder by lamplight, and fiendish killers pursued by gentleman detectives. From its establishment in 1829 through the eve of World War II, Scotland Yard—the world’s first modern, professional, and
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In the Dark

The True Story of the Blackout Ripper

by Simon Read ...

In February, 1942, a woman was found strangled in a London air raid shelter. Chief Superintendent Frederick Cherrill, head of Scotland Yard’s revolutionary fingerprint division, knew just how well the wartime blackout concealed crime. But this was a brutal, senseless killing with few clues, no apparent motive—and no sign of the terror to come.The nightly air raids had darkened London’s neon dazzle ... Read more

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In February, 1942, a woman was found strangled in a London air raid shelter. Chief Superintendent Frederick Cherrill, head of Scotland Yard’s revolutionary fingerprint division, knew just how well the wartime blackout concealed crime. But this was a brutal, senseless killing with few clues, no apparent motive—and no sign of the terror to come.The nightly air raids had darkened London’s neon dazzle
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Winston Churchill Reporting

Adventures of a Young War Correspondent

by Simon Read ...

Long before his finest hour as Britain's wartime leader, Winston Churchill emerged on the world stage as a brazen foreign correspondent, covering wars of empire in Cuba, India, the Sudan, and South Africa.In those far-flung corners of the world, reporting from the front lines between 1895 and 1900, Churchill mastered his celebrated command of language and formed strong opinions about war. He ... Read more

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Long before his finest hour as Britain's wartime leader, Winston Churchill emerged on the world stage as a brazen foreign correspondent, covering wars of empire in Cuba, India, the Sudan, and South Africa.In those far-flung corners of the world, reporting from the front lines between 1895 and 1900, Churchill mastered his celebrated command of language and formed strong opinions about war. He
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Human Game

The True Story of the 'Great Escape' Murders and the Hunt for the Gestapo Gunmen

by Simon Read ...

In March and April of 1944, Gestapo gunmen killed fifty POWs—a brutal act in defiance of international law and the Geneva Convention.This is the true story of the men who hunted them down.The mass breakout of seventy-six Allied airmen from the infamous Stalag Luft III became one of the greatest tales of World War II, immortalized in the film The Great Escape. But where Hollywood’s depiction fades ... Read more

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In March and April of 1944, Gestapo gunmen killed fifty POWs—a brutal act in defiance of international law and the Geneva Convention.This is the true story of the men who hunted them down.The mass breakout of seventy-six Allied airmen from the infamous Stalag Luft III became one of the greatest tales of World War II, immortalized in the film The Great Escape. But where Hollywood’s depiction fades
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The Many Murders of Michael Malloy

The unbelievable true story of the Irishman who refused to die

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A devious speakeasy owner. A crooked undertaker. A cunning bartender. A psychotic cabbie. A hapless greengrocer. A notorious thug. And one Irishman who came to be known as 'Iron Mike'. Set around New York's Prohibition-era speakeasy scene in the 1930s in what became known as 'the most grotesque chain of events in New York criminal history', The Many Murders of Michael Malloy is the tragic true ... Read more

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A devious speakeasy owner. A crooked undertaker. A cunning bartender. A psychotic cabbie. A hapless greengrocer. A notorious thug. And one Irishman who came to be known as 'Iron Mike'. Set around New York's Prohibition-era speakeasy scene in the 1930s in what became known as 'the most grotesque chain of events in New York criminal history', The Many Murders of Michael Malloy is the tragic true
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The Iron Sea

How the Allies Hunted and Destroyed Hitler's Warships

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From the acclaimed military history author, this action-packed World War II history describes the Allies' brutal naval engagements and daring harbor raids to destroy the backbone of Hitler's surface fleet.The sea had become a mass grave by 1941 as Hitler's four capital warships -- Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, Tirpitz, and Bismarck, the largest warship on the ocean -- roamed the wind-swept waves, ... Read more

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From the acclaimed military history author, this action-packed World War II history describes the Allies' brutal naval engagements and daring harbor raids to destroy the backbone of Hitler's surface fleet.The sea had become a mass grave by 1941 as Hitler's four capital warships -- Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, Tirpitz, and Bismarck, the largest warship on the ocean -- roamed the wind-swept waves,
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Real World Real Estate

How to invest in property to live life on your terms

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IS YOUR RETIREMENT PLAN TO BE SELF-FUNDED AND NOT RELY ON A GOVERNMENT-FUNDED PENSION?DO YOU THINK IT'S TOO HARD TO ENTER THE PROPERTY INVESTMENT MARKET?DO YOU WANT TRUE FINANCIAL FREEDOM?IF YOU ANSWERED "YES" YOU NEED TO READ THIS BOOK.The great Australian dream has always been to own our own home. But over the last few years the dream has shifted. Now we want to live life on our terms and find ... Read more

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IS YOUR RETIREMENT PLAN TO BE SELF-FUNDED AND NOT RELY ON A GOVERNMENT-FUNDED PENSION?DO YOU THINK IT'S TOO HARD TO ENTER THE PROPERTY INVESTMENT MARKET?DO YOU WANT TRUE FINANCIAL FREEDOM?IF YOU ANSWERED "YES" YOU NEED TO READ THIS BOOK.The great Australian dream has always been to own our own home. But over the last few years the dream has shifted. Now we want to live life on our terms and find
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Understanding Public Services

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by David Phillips, Simon Read, Jennifer Law, Wendy Booth, Vida Greaux, Filippos Proedrou, Stuart Jones ...

Dive inside this textbook for an accessible guide to the discipline of public services.Perfect for students, it offers a comprehensive account of core public service topics and explains the fundamental elements of working in the public services. Outlining their role in the welfare state, it explores the policies, providers and legalities shaping the context in which public services operate ... Read more

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Dive inside this textbook for an accessible guide to the discipline of public services.Perfect for students, it offers a comprehensive account of core public service topics and explains the fundamental elements of working in the public services. Outlining their role in the welfare state, it explores the policies, providers and legalities shaping the context in which public services operate
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The Best Of London Parks and Small Green Spaces

by Simon Read, Louise Read ...

'A fully comprehensive guide . . . includes information and tips that even the park officers do not know about!' - What's on in London'The Best of London Parks is a guide to more than 70 green spaces, with details of all their sporting facilities: from horse riding to Aussie rules football' - The TimesLondon is one of the green cities in the world with thousands of acres of parks. There is a ... Read more

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'A fully comprehensive guide . . . includes information and tips that even the park officers do not know about!' - What's on in London'The Best of London Parks is a guide to more than 70 green spaces, with details of all their sporting facilities: from horse riding to Aussie rules football' - The TimesLondon is one of the green cities in the world with thousands of acres of parks. There is a
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Scotland Yard

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A riveting true-crime history of London's first modern police force as told through its most notorious murder cases.The idea of Scotland Yard is steeped in atmospheric stories of foggy London streets, murder by lamplight, and fiendish killers pursued by gentleman detectives. From its establishment in 1829 through the eve of World War II, Scotland Yard—the world’s first modern, professional, and ... Read more

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A riveting true-crime history of London's first modern police force as told through its most notorious murder cases.The idea of Scotland Yard is steeped in atmospheric stories of foggy London streets, murder by lamplight, and fiendish killers pursued by gentleman detectives. From its establishment in 1829 through the eve of World War II, Scotland Yard—the world’s first modern, professional, and
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The Iron Sea

How the Allies Hunted and Destroyed Hitler¿s Warships

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Narrated by Raphael Corkhill ...

Unabridged

10 hours 53 min

From the acclaimed military history author, this action-packed World War II history describes the Allies' brutal naval engagements and daring harbor raids to destroy the backbone of Hitler's surface fleet.The sea had become a mass grave by 1941 as Hitler's four capital warships -- Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, Tirpitz, and Bismarck, the largest warship on the ocean -- roamed the wind-swept waves, ... Read more

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From the acclaimed military history author, this action-packed World War II history describes the Allies' brutal naval engagements and daring harbor raids to destroy the backbone of Hitler's surface fleet.The sea had become a mass grave by 1941 as Hitler's four capital warships -- Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, Tirpitz, and Bismarck, the largest warship on the ocean -- roamed the wind-swept waves,
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Roath Writers Anthology 2024

by Christina Thatcher, Bryan Marshall, Dervla O'Brien, Sharon Jenkins, Em Oram, Baz Greenland, Osian Luke1, William Dean Ford3, Barbara Hughes-Moore5, Andy Caruana7, Francess9, Simon Read1, Naomi Millauer-Moore3, Lucile Russing5, Gordon Anderson7 ...

Narrated by Christina Thatcher, Bryan Marshall, Dervla O'Brien, Sharon Jenkins, Baz Greenland0, Osian Luke2, William Dean Ford4, Barbara Hughes-Moore6, Andy Caruana8, Francess0, Simon Read2, Naomi Millauer-Moore4, Lucile Russing6, Gordon Anderson8, Katie Linehan-Hill9 ...

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This collection of poems and prose is inspired by the many readings, creative prompts, and late night conversations of Roath Writers. Moving, funny, intelligent, and even nonsensical, this collection reflects the many voices of our members. This is the first ever recorded audiobook version of the anthology.Also available as a physical copy titled 'Roath Writers 2024 Anthology'. ISBN: 9798342462754 ... Read more

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This collection of poems and prose is inspired by the many readings, creative prompts, and late night conversations of Roath Writers. Moving, funny, intelligent, and even nonsensical, this collection reflects the many voices of our members. This is the first ever recorded audiobook version of the anthology.Also available as a physical copy titled 'Roath Writers 2024 Anthology'. ISBN: 9798342462754
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