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Michael Newton
When it comes to crime, truth is often stranger than fiction. Many of the cases that have stumped investigators are among the strangest on record. This title presents mysteries that…
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Representing a unique reference tool for readers interested in history, criminology, or terrorism, this book provides the most complete and up-to-date coverage of assassinations of key figures throughout history and…
A comprehensive, highly illustrated history of the film star, from Mary Pickford to Andy Serkis.
Umberto Anastasio, better known as Albert Anastasia, was an Italian-American mobster and hitman who became one of the deadliest criminals in American history. This first-ever book-length biography of Anastasia traces…
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Book No. 8 of The Bureau, Price of Honor, follows the surviving protagonists through the turbulent years between 1974 and 1983. For the FBI and NYPD’s BOSS, pursuit of black…
Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life is one of the best-loved films of Classical Hollywood cinema, a story of despair and redemption in the aftermath of war that is one…
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An account of feral children - those brought up with no human contact, sometimes raised by wild animals, unable to speak or perform functions we consider human. The book examines…
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For fans of true crime, this fourth entry in the Profiles in Crime series presents history’s most ‘elite’ serial killers - master murderers who stretched the psychic envelope and racked…
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A global survey of unknown creatures reported by thousands of eyewitnesses-creatures that have either been verified, refuted, or are still being examined by scientific researchers.
Texarkana’s phantom was not America’s first serial slayer; he certainly was not the worst, either in body count or sheer brutality. But he has left a crimson mark on history…
Describes exotic species recognized by state wildlife authorities; extinct species whose passing is disputed or disproved; various aquatic monsters said to occupy Florida’s rivers, lakes, and offshore waters; alien big…
A selection of ghost stories. From The Old Nurse’s Story through to Afterword , it covers the most terrifying tales of the genre. With a thoughtful introduction, and helpful notes…
Offers an overview of Scottish Highland culture and history, exploring such topics as folklore, literature, social organization, ethnic identity, and the role of language. This work is suitable for those…
Provides information on hundreds of serial murder cases - from early history. This book includes major serial killers, as well as many older cases that have been solved, such as…
Organized crime has played a significant social role in cultures all over the world. This is the first book to establish a timeline of global organized criminal activity, which spans…
This examination of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Letters of Paul finds that, in both these bodies of literature, religious self-understanding is expressed in terms of the concept of…
There are strange monsters in Indiana. Some are grudgingly called hypothetical species by the state’s Department of Natural Resources; others are merely exotic, overlooked, or hidden animals that people think…
Meet California’s legendary monsters in this guided tour, from the sea, where life began, to the Golden State’s scenic lakes, majestic mountains, brooding forests, and rumored alien tunnels beneath the…
Meet Kentucky’s legendary monsters in this guided tour. Examine reports of cryptids, a ball python snake found in a rental car, and a one-eyed ape near the Kentucky River. Includes…
Is it possible that unusual creatures share the Pacific Northwest with its 10.3 million human occupants? It’s true! Oregon and Washington have misplaced alien invaders, such as a half-inch flea…
Meet Pennsylvania’s legendary monsters in this guided tour of the most complete and accurate survey of unknown creatures in the Keystone State. Based on decades of research, no other volume…
Everything you need to know about the bloody history of the Ku Klux Klan in Alabama, from its inception in 1866 to its current abominations, is here. During Reconstruction, the…
The first book-length overview of strange creatures reported from Ohio
Journey with cryptozoologist Michael Newton as he seeks Bigfoot in North America.
Join the search to examine reports of unidentified and misplaced creatures-known as cryptids -throughout the Mountain State, from its earliest history to present day. Included are such famous unknowns as…
This reference work presents a flesh and blood view of cryptozoology. Here, 2,744 entries are listed, the majority of which each describe one specific creature or type of creature. Those…
Terrorism: International Case Law Law Reporter is the only print reporter of terrorism-related cases from jurisdictions worldwide. Volume 1 of this year’s edition charts the course of various countries’ treatment…
Terrorism: International Case Law Law Reporter is the only print reporter of terrorism-related cases from jurisdictions worldwide. Volume Two of this year’s edition covers two topics: the financial aspects of…
This anthology brings together 14 of the best Victorian fairy tales, by major period writers as well as specialists in the genre, to show the vibrancy of the form and…
While in deep hypnosis, 29 patients of the author describe their hidden memories of the hereafter, including what has happened to them between their former reincarnations on earth. They reveal…
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Provides the definitive history of the KKK in Mississippi, long recognised as one of the group’s most militant and violent realms. The campaigns of terrorism by the Klan, its involvement…
Rosemary’s Baby is one of the greatest movies of the late 1960s and one of the best of all horror movies, an outstanding modern Gothic tale. An art-house fable and…
Michael E Newton
Western civilization is risking the return of tyranny by increasing the size and scope of government. Throughout history, free societies descended into tyranny when their populations realized they can use…
Michael S. Newton
Includes new and approachable translations of folktales from the Scottish Highlands and Nova Scotia, providing extensive commentary on this rich storytelling tradition. Each story is annotated with information about its…
Michael J Newton
A case study in the fascinating field of medical ethics, this volume looks at truth-telling from multiple vantages–the philosophical roots, medical oaths, professional codes of behavior, ethics options, and laws…
Michael Steven Newton
This book by award-winning scholar Dr. Michael Newton is a guide to the daily lives of the people of the Scottish Highlands, their vibrant culture, and their storied history during…
Michael Jones Newton
Logan is knocked unconscious outside his dorm room. When he awakens he finds himself in a dungeon, strapped to a chair and having the father of his pregnant teenage girlfriend…
This book explores the use of an algebraic (software) specification language (ASL) in the description and modelling of natural language grammar.
Explains the history and evolution of the techniques used by bomb squads to locate and disarm explosives, and describes the risks involved in this job.
Traces the history of special police teams worldwide, examining their techniques, tools, successes, and failures.
Details the exploits of this famous unit, tracing its history from its beginnings on the wild, lawless frontier to its performance in the modern world of drug trafficking, terrorism, organized…
A retired Texas Ranger tracks a family-annihilating serial killer across the midwestern Dust Owl in 1935, seeking revenge for his family’s murder and other related slayings.Wallace Mahan seeks to avenge…
Michael Newton (Vanderbilt Law School)
The author contextualizes specific Gaelic works, recounts them, and offers a translation.
Michael W. Newton Jr.
After months of hard work and preparation, their longawaited dreams were finally coming to fruition. It was opening day at the Stoneridge Inn Bed and Breakfast, and Roger and Catherine’s…
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