Part of a series of books which examines real-life stories that have made newspaper headlines around the world, this looks at serial killers. Other titles available include "The World's Greatest Blunders" and "The World's Greatest Cults".[...]
In "A Brief Guide to James Bond," author Nigel Cawthorne uncovers Bond's allure, the Bond Girls, Q, M, and the women who first inspired them, the cars, and the incomparable baddies.[...]
The SS men, the brutal elite of the Nazi Party, swore eternal allegiance to Hitler and, with unrelatenting violence, imposed the Fuhrer's will upon Germany and all the countries which came under his yoke. So terrible were its misdeeds that the SS was declared a criminal organization in the Nuremberg[...]
When Germany attacked Poland on September 1, 1939, nothing like it had ever been seen before. Heralded by the insidious whine of Stuka dive-bombers, seven divisions of Panzers rolled across the border supported by motorized infantry. While tanks were punching gaping holes through Polish lines and ra[...]
SHOCKING TRUE STORIES OF THE WORLD'S MOST BARBARIC CRIMINALS
Revealing portraits of the most notorious killers of our time:
-Jeffrey Dahmer
-The Zodiac Killer
-Dr. Harold Shipman
-Son of Sam
-The Columbine Killers
-Charles[...]
This title presents adrenaline-fueled stories of the world's best marksmen, their daring missions and most incredible kill shots. Profiling the greatest military snipers of all time, "Confirmed Kill" presents exciting real-life stories of excellence in duty during wartime and on special operation mi[...]
This title presents emotionally powerful stories celebrating the extraordinary military missions and achievements of man's best friend. From Labrador Retriever Cooper, who relentlessly searched out bombs in Iraq until he was killed together with his handler by an IUD, to war dog Cairo, who was part [...]
Its every parent's worst fear, but it also makes for the most compelling stories of strength and courage. Here are the appallingly true tales of horrific kidnappings and torturous ordeals suffered by helpless girls - as well as every excruciating and yet amazing detail of how they managed to survive[...]
This title tells the story of an iconic aircraft from World War II, that is illustrated with over 250 colour and black and white photographs. It takes you through the creation, construction, production and history of the Spitfire, as well as its role in the major battles of the war. It includes movi[...]
This title is a comprehensive guide to P. G. Wodehouse's two best-loved comic characters, Bertram Wilbeforce Wooster and his valet ('Reggie') Jeeves, Bertie's friends and relatives and their world of sunshine, country houses and champagne. Although the stories may seem quintessentially English, they[...]
An erudite explanation of everything piratical, this book portrays the pirates, their weapons, their ships, their victims, and the historical background to all the saltwater tales of both pirates and navy. The exploits of the most famous pirates are also recounted here, from the cold-hearted ruthles[...]
This book selects the sinkings with the greatest loss of life, the most famous vessels, the richest treasure troves, the most archaeologically significant wreck sites, and the most daring rescues. It tells the tales of the fate of the victims, the disastrous mistakes made by ships' captains, the imp[...]
At the age of twenty-one, the future Prince Philip wrote to a relative: 'I know you will never think much of me. I am rude and unmannerly.' Prince Philip probably never managed to change the opinion of his relative. In this affectionate compendium, Nigel Cawthorne brings together many known and less[...]
On 8 March, 00:41, Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 took off from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. At 01:19, the pilot bid air traffic control 'good night'. Two minutes later, the plane and its 227 passengers vanished from the skies. No trace has been found. The disappearance of flight MH370 has h[...]
This book is based on contemporaneous accounts from both pirates and their victims. An erudite explanation of everything piratical, this book portrays the pirates, their weapons, their ships, their victims, and the historical background for all the saltwater tales of both pirates and those in the na[...]
British special forces lead the world. The Green Berets and Delta Force in the US and the special forces in other countries are based on the UK's SAS and SBS. In Iraq, Afghanistan and the War on Terror, the special forces are in the front line. They are even called on by the Americans to help out w[...]
Murderers and serial killers do not always get caught. This volume includes more than 50 of the most serious serial killings and other murder cases that remain unsolved, including: Argentina's crazed highway killer, responsible for mutilating and killing at least five people since 1997, and dumping [...]
A guide to American and British special forces, covering different aspects of their equipment, training and deployment in the Iraq age of warfare. This book reveals what makes these men tick and covers the types of training required - for fitness, combat, survival, navigation, communication, infiltr[...]