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Starved, neglected, abandoned - the true story of the woman kept a secret from the world for 25 years. In the summer of 1876 the vivacious, intelligent, and beautiful Blanche Monnier vanishes, as if she never existed. Twenty-five years later, within the confines of a middle-class respectable chateau, the French authorities uncover a shocking crime that shakes not only the local community, but the political world of rural France. The truth of Blanche Monnier's disappearance is so terrible and bizarre it is almost unbelievable and leaves opinion divided on how far a family should go to protect their reputation. Historian Sophie Jackson reveals the terrible events that led to the horrible imprisonment of a young woman and the chauvinistic attitudes of the men who first wrote her story. While giving Blanche back her voice and exploding the myths that flood the internet about her case, she asks us - is it possible for such a crime to happen again today? Discover the true story of Blanche Monnier's confinement in The Prisoner of Poitiers today!

In this memoir, the author shares a transparent and candid journey of childhood woes, adolescent adversity, and the life-changing trials of womanhood while being under the Christian label. Walk through time as she discovers that her difficult story evolved into her greatest testimony of faith. Join her as she challenges you to embark into a deeper and more devout relationship with God.

Uncover the Dark Secrets of Crime and Justice in Canada with links to the Chinese Triads and US transborder criminals. If you're a true crime enthusiast with a thirst for thrilling tales of undercover operations, drug cartels, and the battle against organized crime, then "Under Cover" is your next must-read!In this gripping memoir, Garry, a seasoned RCMP officer, takes you on a roller-coaster ride through the heart of Canada's criminal underworld. You won't be able to put this book down as you immerse yourself in the real-life stories of danger, intrigue, and courage.¿¿¿¿ What Readers Are Saying:¿¿¿¿ "Picked it up and couldn't put it down, Gary... A compelling read of your accomplished career investigating drug cartels, organized crime, money laundering in Canada & working with allies overseas... An important work that I hope & trust will impact the national discourse on policing roles and shine a brighter light on foreign interference in Canada... Good on ya, Sir..." - Ralph Maher, Editor, Last Post, RCMP Veterans' Association / Past National Vice President, The Pillar Society¿¿¿¿ Dive into a chilling chain of events triggered by a high-risk undercover operation in Vancouver. Garry's relentless pursuit of justice takes him to the heart of the criminal world, where danger lurks at every corner.¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ This is more than just a tale of police work; it's a revealing expose of the sinister web woven by Chinese Triad crime syndicates. Discover how drug trafficking, pervasive influence, elite subjugation, and systemic bribery shaped the criminal empire that hid in plain sight, often with the knowledge of the nation's highest authorities.¿¿¿¿ Garry's story sheds light on the systemic issues plaguing the RCMP, transforming it into a fractured entity. From the explosive revelations of the Phantom Secure operation to the treachery of CCP spy Cameron Ortis, "Under Cover" uncovers the hidden transgressions of the past and calls for a safer future.¿¿¿¿ Today, Garry continues to fight on the front lines as Chief Compliance Officer for VersaBank, tirelessly advocating for a safer Canada. His memoir serves as a wake-up call to the government, urging them to confront the escalating crime vortex threatening our nation.¿¿¿¿ Don't miss your chance to unravel the mysteries of the criminal underworld and the inner workings of the RCMP. Get your copy of "Under Cover" today and embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of darkness and justice with recommendations on how we can reform the RCMP in order to meet the national security needs of Canadians "On a piercingly cold November night, Lee and I, freshly shifted from Vancouver Drug Section, stood at the threshold of our new abode in North Gower, Ontario. It now became evident....This daunting chapter would not only reshape Garry's identity as a lawman but galvanize him to challenge the very system that fostered criminal growth in Canada.

In May of 2005, Beth Holloway received the worst phone call a parent can imagine. Her beautiful daughter, Natalee, had vanished without a trace in Aruba during her high school senior class trip. Four years later, Beth Holloway steps forward to tell the story of her daughter's disappearance and her own harrowing ordeal--and her never-ending belief in the power of faith that gave her hope against all odds.When Natalee went missing, her photograph was splashed across newspaper front pages and television screens from coast to coast. Desperate for clues to the whereabouts of the lost eighteen-year-old, Beth searched relentlessly with the help of a dedicated army of volunteers, encountering roadblocks, obstacles, and misinformation at every step--and unbearable questions that had no answers. Loving Natalee is a shocking, tragic, yet poignant chronicle of an unthinkable event and its aftermath--and the inspiring true story of a mother's strength, courage, devotion, and unwavering love.

Shortly after Basic training United States Army Private Lenin Patino was shot in the head point blank by a fellow soldier. Lenin's nightmare begins as he finds himself lying in a hospital's critical care unit in a body, he cannot move listening to everyone say he is going to die. Overcoming all odds, Lenin survives in this book he walks the reader through the events that led to the shooting and describes his daily activities, friendships, and struggles faced by him and other patients as he journeys through the Veteran's healthcare system. During his hospitalization Lenin witnessed many tragedies, and struggles faced by himself and other patients he saw some deplorable conditions inside Nursing homes, and hospitals as families abandoned their ill.

Die autobiographische Reihe "Lebenswerke in der Chemie" gibt Einblicke in das Leben und Denken herausragender Forscher im Spiegel der Zeit. Welche Rolle spielt in der chemischen Spitzenforschung die ununterbrochene Folge von Hypothese, Experiment und Interpretation, welche Rolle spielen die Impulse von Mentoren, Mitarbeitern und Studenten oder auch die von Konkurrenten? Erfolgreiche Wissenschaftler beschreiben authentisch und persönlich, wie Neues in den Naturwissenschaften entsteht.Herausgegeben vom Beirat der Fachgruppe Geschichte der Chemie in der Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker (GDCh). l-i-c.org

The O.S.S. and I, first published in 1957, is the fast-paced, detailed account of William Morgan's service as a member of the O.S.S. (Office of Strategic Services, the predecessor of the modern-day CIA) during the Second World War. Morgan, a psychologist, served first as an instructor and evaluator of O.S.S. candidates, testing their mental and physical suitability for hazardous, dangerous duty as spies and saboteurs behind enemy lines. Morgan then went on a mission himself, parachuting into occupied France and working with French resistance guerrillas (the Maquis) to undermine German military efforts prior to the Allied invasion in June 1944. Of special interest are the detailed descriptions of the training exercises, designed to test the applicant's creative-thinking and problem-solving skills. Included are eight pages of photographs.

"Stunning new material backed up with hard documentation" -Cherryvale, Kansas Historical Museum"Various tales about the Benders have one thing in common-misinformation... That is, till now, as author Lee Ralph shares fresh revelations about the family in his new book Hell Comes to Play."-WILD WEST Magazine Winter Issue 2024Justice has finally came for the victims of the Bender's devilish deeds.Myth and fabrication have dominated the re-telling of the Bender's story. Now, for the first time-ever, new facts are presented, documented and sourced to tell the true story of The Bloody Benders, as never before told!Many American pioneers lost their lives in their trek westward. Among those taking this risk were the Bender family who settled on the barren Kansas prairie, in the early 1870's. The origins of the reclusive Benders were a complete unknown to their neighbors.During this time, many travelers in the area of southeast Kansas mysteriously vanished. When the brother of Col. Alexander M. York, a Kansas Senator, went missing, the Colonel and his posse set-out to locate him, at all costs.Suspicion soon fell upon the Benders and their meager one-room store and shabby rest stop along the Osage Trail.Senator York was not prepared for the EVIL that he found. Cold-blooded murder, fueled by robbery, the lure of fame and twisted spiritualism. Age nor gender mattered. None were spared!The Bender's history has been hidden for 150 years ....until now!HELL COMES to PLAY shines new light into the darkness surrounding this historic murder mystery.Justice has finally came for the victims of the Bender's devilish deeds.

"Seven Pillars of Wisdom: A Triumph" is a memoir written by T. E. Lawrence, also known as Lawrence of Arabia. The book recounts Lawrence's experiences during the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I. Lawrence played a key role in organizing and leading Arab forces against the Ottoman Turks in the Arabian Peninsula.The title "Seven Pillars of Wisdom" refers to the seven great cities of the Arab world mentioned in the Book of Proverbs in the Bible. The book is not only a historical account of the events but also a literary work, known for its vivid and poetic prose. Lawrence wrote much of the book while recovering from injuries sustained during the war.The memoir covers Lawrence's personal reflections, the challenges faced during the Arab Revolt, and his interactions with various Arab leaders. Lawrence explores the complexities of Arab politics, tribal dynamics, and the difficulties of achieving a unified Arab front against the Ottoman Empire. The narrative also delves into Lawrence's internal struggles with his identity, loyalty, and the moral implications of war."Seven Pillars of Wisdom" was initially published privately in 1926 and later in a more widely distributed edition in 1935. Lawrence's work has had a significant impact on the understanding of the Arab Revolt and the geopolitics of the Middle East during and after World War I. The book remains a classic in the genre of military memoirs and has been praised for its literary qualities and its contribution to the understanding of the Arab world.

An examination of the increasingly public nature of crime and confession—from live-streamed offenses to Prince Andrew’s Newsnight interview—by a noted writer & lecturer in criminology. Over the past few decades, there has been a remarkable rise in the number of people who speak publicly about their experience of crime. These personal accounts used to be confined to private or professional settings—the police station, the courtroom, a helpline or in a counselor’s office—but today bookshops heave with autobiographies by prisoners, criminals, police, and lawyers; streaming platforms like Netflix and YouTube host hours of interviews with serial killers, death row residents, vigilantes, and gang members; true-crime podcasts like Criminal often feature episodes focusing entirely on one person’s narrative; and some offenders even live-stream their crimes. In this fascinating new book, British criminologist Jennifer Fleetwood compellingly examines seven high-profile “crimes” which are known to us via a public, first-person account to try to make sense of the social, political, and cultural consequences that this confessional impulse has on our lives. From Howard Marks’s autobiography Mr. Nice to Shamima Begum’s 2019 Times interview; from the documentary The Real Mo Farah to Prince Andrew’s disastrous Newsnight interview; from Chanel Miller’s victim impact statement to episodes of Criminal and Myra Hindley’s prison letters, Fleetwood invites us to think differently about the abundance of personal stories about crime that circulate in public life.

Ah, Denmark! Known for this thing called "hygge”; it’s all about coziness, candles, and fairytales by the fireplace. No wonder, Danes are known as the happiest people on Earth!But guess what? Behind that "hygge" facade, Danish women have got some fiery shieldmaiden DNA running through their veins. And one of them, is about to take you on an adventure as epic as a Viking saga. 'Dare to Date a Dane' is a captivating compilation of the unexpected revelations people share about love and their desires, interwoven with Michelle Maria Langkilde’s own stories. Through chapters like: ‘How to bait a Mermaid’, ‘Love is a souvenir’ and ‘Even Bond is on a deadline’, she reveals secrets, while celebrating the gentleman of today. This book is a love letter to brave men who aspire to prioritise relationships. It offers insights into building a solid foundation for love, reminding us that romance is an art, and -unlike what you may have been taught in business- ‘love’ is the greatest investment, you’ll ever make.If you are curious about what passion and romance can be, and desire a love life that is more than the predictable “strawberries dipped in chocolate”, it’s time to turn the page..

The book is a collection of fifty-four individual war stories composed by each veteran of the Veterans For Lunch Bunch who contributed their military experiences in the book, describing memories they recalled of their time in service to our great country, and were a combination of heroic acts of unselfish patriotism by some, as well as an array of semi-humorous anecdotes and unusual experience(s) each had while serving in Vietnam, OR . . . in places they will never admit to having been in. They were never there. They do NOT exist and never have.The Veterans for Lunch Bunch is a group of great men who served in wars and conflicts ranging from WWII to Korea and Vietnam and connects vets over food and fellowship in the northern suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia. These wonderful stories were also proofread, edited, and enhanced with graphics and photo images by our Veteran For Lunch Bunch Coordinator - T.D. Jorgensen. The Veterans For Lunch Bunch group hopes all who read these military experiences by our veterans will appreciate them and thank a veteran for ensuring we're all STILL speaking English, not German or Russian, today.

100 confirmed enemy kills, Sandhurst Sword of Honour, SAS selection pass, and a winning entry in the Royal Signals junior officer essay writing competition. Captain Nesbitt achieved none of these things! Instead follow Nesbitt through the rituals of Officer training, on to life in one of the Army's last major military outposts in Germany, and finally to war in Afghanistan. Will he mange to come through the perversions and horrors of these experiences with his sanity intact? Find out in this hilarious and moving memoir!

Kærlighedens Pris: En Uendelig Bodelingssag" er en dybt personlig fortælling om en syvårig kamp for retfærdighed, værdighed og eksistens. Forfatteren kastes ind i et uendeligt retssystem, hvor skifteretten, advokater og tilsyneladende endeløse akter tvinger hende til at konfrontere en brutalt langvarig bodelingssag. Dette er historien om, hvordan hendes kærlighed og liv blev fanget i en tilsyneladende endeløs strøm af skriverier advokaterne imellem og hvordan hun kæmper for at overleve i en verden uden klare regler og konsekvenser. Vil sagen nogensinde finde en afslutning, og hvad siger det om vores samfund og retssystem? "Kærlighedens Pris" udfordrer vores opfattelse af retfærdighed og byder læseren velkommen til en hjerteskærende og tankevækkende rejse gennem en uendelig bodelingssag.

Paul Jobst Martin Begrich (1897-1971) bekannt als Pastor, Historiker und Autor, wanderte 1929 frisch vermählt nach Brasilien aus, wo in der expandierenden Gemeinde Sao Paulo eine zweite Pfarrstelle zu besetzen war. 1936 bezog das Paar das "Heydenreichhaus" - ein nach dem Stifter benanntes Gemeindezentrum, umgeben von einem riesigen Garten. Wo sich heute Hochhäuser dicht aneinanderreihen, erblühten unter der Hand des naturverbundenen Denkers Acker und Gemeindeleben.Die erstmals veröffentlichten Tagebücher gewähren Einblicke in die Alltags- und Arbeitswelt, ins Privatleben und in die Formen der Geselligkeit der Deutschen in Brasilien während der wechselnden schwierigen politischen Verhältnisse im Lande zwischen 1929 und 1950.An Pfarrer Martin Begrich kann ein persönlicher Werdegang nachvollzogen werden. Der Bogen spannt sich von der Kindheit im bildungsbürgerlich und nationalprotestantisch geprägten Pfarrhaus über die traumatischen Erlebnisse im Ersten Weltkrieg, das Begrüßen und Ablehnen des Nationalsozialismus bis hin zum Mitgestalten der deutsch-brasilianischen Beziehungen im Nachkriegsdeutschland. 1954 erhielt er das Bundesverdienstkreuz.Begrich leistete Pionierarbeit bei der Erforschung der Anfänge der deutschen Kolonien. Er wurde zu einem Förderer des "Deutschtums" in Brasilien, schließlich aber auch zum Zeugen des politisch forcierten Niederganges des Bewusstseins für die Vergangenheit der deutschen Einwanderer. Die Dokumentation dieses Bruches im Kolorit der Zeit sowie die analytische Annäherung aus heutiger Perspektive machen das Buch über das Jubiläum "200 Jahre deutsche Einwanderung in Brasilien" (2024) hinaus überaus spannend und wertvoll.

Das 2023 in München stattgefundene Festival »Female Peace Palace« widmete sich dem Mut, den Vorstellungen und den Kämpfen von Frauen in Krieg und Widerstand. Mit Theater, Literatur, Gesprächen, Vorträgen und Podcasts wurde ein Bogen von einem visionären historischen Ereignis während des Ersten Weltkriegs - dem Internationalen Frauenfriedenskongress 1915 in Den Haag - hin zu aktuellen Konfliktzonen gespannt. Im Vertrauen auf die Kunst und das Theater suchten die Autor*innen, Künstler*innen, Journalist*innen und Wissenschaftler*innen nach Beschreibungen für die Dilemmata und Höllen des Krieges und widmeten sich gleichzeitig der Kraft, aus der gemeinsames Handeln dagegen wachsen kann. Das internationale Festival war eine erste Einladung, ins Imaginieren und Sprechen zu kommen, wo angesichts von Krieg und Hass Worte und Vorstellungsvermögen fehlen. Das gleichnamige Lesebuch dokumentiert das Festival der Monacensia und der Münchner Kammerspiele und erweitert es mit neuen Beiträgen.

Ace of Aces: The Story of Fighter Pilot Dick Bong was first published in 1960, and recounts the exploits of Major Richard "Dick" Bong at the helm of his P-38 Lightning. Bong received the Medal of Honor for his achievement of downing 40 enemy Japanese planes in the southwestern Pacific theater, and he became a household name in America. His tally made him the highest-scoring American ace of all time, a record unlikely to ever be broken. Sadly, Bong died at the young age of 24 on August 6, 1945, in a flight accident during testing of the P-80 Shooting Star fighter. In Ace of Aces, his former commanding officer General George C. Kenney, recounts Bong's life: from his early days in Wisconsin, his sweetheart Marge, his aerial exploits and Kenney's own personal anecdotes. Illustrated with black and white photographs.

Rhyheim: A Porn Poem is a beautiful book of eroticism, of desire and of the longing for intimacy. The book-length poem can be read as a devotional to the gay porn star Rhyheim Shabazz.

"Drug transporters. Money launderers. Killers. Street drug vendors. Weapons traffickers. Kidnappers. Extortionists. VICE journalist Deborah Bonello reports from the trenches in this first-ever in-depth exploration of the hidden power women wield in Latin American drug cartels"--

The New York Times bestseller--With an Afterword and a New Epilogue by the AuthorA New York Times Notable Book--Now a Netflix Film"Meticulously reported and beautifully written . . . a haunting and powerful crime story that gives voice to those who can no longer be heard."--David Grann, author of Killers of the Flower Moon and The Wager"Rich, tragic . . . monumental . . . true-crime reporting at its best."--Washington PostOne late spring evening in 2010, Shannan Gilbert ran through the oceanfront community of Oak Beach screaming for her life and was never seen again. No one thought much about what had happened to the twenty-four-year-old: she was a Craigslist escort who had been fleeing a scene--of what, no one could be sure. The Suffolk County police, too, seemed to have paid little attention--until seven months later, when an unexpected discovery in a bramble alongside a nearby highway turned up four bodies, all evenly spaced, all wrapped in burlap. But none of them Shannan's.There was Maureen Brainard-Barnes, last seen at Penn Station in Manhattan three years earlier, and Melissa Barthelemy, last seen in the Bronx in 2009. There was Megan Waterman, last seen leaving a hotel in Hauppauge, Long Island, just a month after Shannon's disappearance in 2010, and Amber Lynn Costello, last seen leaving a house in West Babylon a few months later that same year. Like Shannan, all four women were petite, in their twenties, and had come from out of town to work as escorts, and they all had advertised on Craigslist and its competitor, Backpage.Lost Girls is a portrait of the victims of the Long Island Serial Killer, of the underside of the Internet, and of the secrets we keep without admitting to ourselves that we keep them. Long considered "one of the best true-crime books of all time" (Time), this editionfeatures an afterword including the shocking fate of Mari Gilbert, Shannan's mother, for whom this case became the crusade of a lifetime, a new epilogue covering the most recent developments in the Long Island Serial Killer case, including the arrest, the missteps of the police investigation, and an updated timeline.

Les meurtres du Murchison furent une série de trois meurtres, commis par un éleveur itinérant connu sous le nom de Snowy Rowles (né John Thomas Smith), près de la clôture anti-lapins de l'État d'Australie Occidentale au début des années 1930. Rowles utilisa la méthode de meurtre suggérée par l'auteur Arthur Upfield dans son roman policier, alors inédit, Les Sables de Windee, dans lequel est décrite une manière infaillible de se débarrasser d'un corps et ainsi de commettre le meurtre parfait. Ce récit de l'enquête et du procès est publié pour la première fois en français, dans une traduction de Marie-Laure Vuaille-Barcan.

Vestine Ncungu was eleven years old when genocide perpetrated against the Tutsi people of Rwanda in 1994. The genocide wiped out her entire family: her parents, grandparents, and all her six siblings. Her source of hope throughout the massacre was believing God would make a way for her to survive and keep her family's legacy alive.She believes that people were strategically placed in the path of her journey. With their support and encouragement, Vestine was able to make her way to the United States and experience new beginnings. As part of her life's work, she assists new immigrants in her community transition into their new life. Vestine shares her story, both to inspire others to overcome hardships and to warn people of the destruction that comes from hatred when it is allowed to spread.

This is the true account of the rise and eventual fall of the most nefarious crime family in Arizona territory of the United States, the Big Five. This group was directly formed under the command and guidance of the most notorious drug lord in the history of Sinaloa, Mexico--El Chema. This organization will forever be shrouded in infamy. One of the leaders of this group was given a test. Everything hung on the balance that will forever change the lives and living of every member of the Big Five. No one would have thought he would be able to bring together some of the worst gang members, murderers, and drug dealers from every black neighborhood in Arizona.This group, called the Big Five Click, manifested from a promise... But at what cost? None of these young black men would have thought their future actions would have caused so much pain and destruction in the very communities around the country and around the world that they left their prints on. If only they knew what was to come, would they have done things another way?We dare you to read the first page of this true crime story. You won't be able to put it down, and the best part is, this is real! This is not a movie...yet!