Murder Foretold

Author : Gabriel García Márquez
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101911105

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Chronicle of a Death Foretold by Gabriel García Márquez Pdf

NOBEL PRIZE WINNER • From the author of One Hundred Years of Solitude comes the gripping story of the murder of a young aristocrat that puts an entire society—not just a pair of murderers—on trial. A man returns to the town where a baffling murder took place 27 years earlier, determined to get to the bottom of the story. Just hours after marrying the beautiful Angela Vicario, everyone agrees, Bayardo San Roman returned his bride in disgrace to her parents. Her distraught family forced her to name her first lover; and her twin brothers announced their intention to murder Santiago Nasar for dishonoring their sister. Yet if everyone knew the murder was going to happen, why did no one intervene to stop it? The more that is learned, the less is understood, as the story races to its inexplicable conclusion.

Author : Petter Nesser
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780190934927

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Islamist Terrorism in Europe by Petter Nesser Pdf

Europe is still facing an increase in terrorist plotting. This has led to growing security concerns over the fallout of the Syrian conflict, and the sizeable contingents of battle-hardened European foreign fighters, who are seeking to return home. This book provides a comprehensive account of the rise of jihadist militancy in Europe and offers a detailed background for understanding the current and future threat. Based on a wide range of new primary sources, it traces the phenomenon back to the late 1980s, and the formation of jihadist support networks in Europe in the early 1990s. Combining analytical rigor with empirical richness, Petter Nesser offers a comprehensive account of patterns of terrorist cell formation and plots between 1995 and 2017. In contrast to existing research which has emphasized social explanations, failed immigration and homegrown radicalism, this book highlights the transnational aspects. It shows how jihadi terrorism in Europe is intrinsically linked to and reflects the ideological agendas of armed organizations in conflict zones, and how entrepreneurial jihad-veterans facilitate such trans-nationalization of militancy.

Author : Mitchell D. Silber
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2011-11-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780812205220

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The Al Qaeda Factor by Mitchell D. Silber Pdf

The horrific and devastating events of September 11, 2001 changed the world's perception of Al Qaeda. What had been considered a small band of revolutionary terrorists capable only of attacking Western targets in the Middle East and Africa suddenly demonstrated an ability to strike globally with enormous impact. Subsequent plots perpetuated the impression of Al Qaeda as a highly organized and rigidly controlled organization with recruiters, operatives, and sleeper cells in the West who could be activated on command. We now know, however, that the role of Al Qaeda in global jihadist plots has varied significantly over time. New York Police Department terrorism expert Mitchell D. Silber argues that to comprehend the threat posed by the transnational jihad movement, we must have a greater and more nuanced understanding of the dynamics behind Al Qaeda plots. In The Al Qaeda Factor he examines sixteen Al Qaeda-associated plots and attacks, from the 1993 World Trade Center bombing to today. For each case, he probes primary sources and applies a series of questions to determine the precise involvement of Al Qaeda. What connects radicalized groups in the West to the core Al Qaeda organization in the borderlands of Afghanistan and Pakistan? Does one of the plotters have to attend an Al Qaeda training camp or meet with an Al Qaeda trainer, or can they simply be inspired by Al Qaeda ideology? Further analysis examines the specifics of Al Qaeda's role in the inspiration, formation, membership, and organization of terrorist groups. Silber also identifies potential points of vulnerability, which may raise the odds of thwarting future terrorist attacks in the West. The Al Qaeda Factor demonstrates that the role of Al Qaeda is very limited even in plots with direct involvement. Silber finds that in the majority of cases, individuals went to Al Qaeda seeking aid or training, but even then there was limited direct command and control of the terrorists' activities—a sobering conclusion that demonstrates that even the destruction of Al Qaeda's core would not stop Al Qaeda plots.

Author : Heraldo Muñoz
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : History
ISBN : 9780393062915

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Getting Away with Murder: Benazir Bhutto's Assassination and the Politics of Pakistan by Heraldo Muñoz Pdf

The lead commissioner of the UN investigation into the assassination of former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto recounts his year-long investigation into this tragic event that forever changed U.S.-Pakistani relations.

Author : Thomas WHOWELL
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1356 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1840
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0017091364

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An analogy of the Old and New Testaments systematically classified, whereby the dispersed rays of gospel truth are concentrated into chapters, etc by Thomas WHOWELL Pdf

Author : Paul Kong
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-05
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781351883245

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The Raiders and Writers of Cervantes' Archive by Paul Kong Pdf

Within the context of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra and his influence on Jorge Luis Borges, Manuel Puig and Gabriel Marquez, Paul Kong brings a variety of theoretical perspectives to bear as he analyzes the concepts of the archive and the manuscript. Setting the stage with an exploration of the intricate and intriguing relationship between the archive and the manuscript, Kong questions the apparently natural association between the two. In the light of Kong's historically contextualized and patient exegesis, the ideological nature of the archive, evident in its charge to serve as a totalizing habitat, stands in contrast with the manuscript that resists attempts to contain it. The playful responses of Borges, Puig and Marquez as they mine the "archive" of Cervantes' works support the anti-colonial dimension of Latin American literature and further problematize the relationship between archive and manuscript. The book concludes with a discussion of the future of archival discourse, especially in the setting of the virtual reality of the Internet and of globalization. Carefully grounded by Kong's close readings and supported by a wealth of astute references and allusions to writers as diverse as Virgil, Wordsworth, and Dickens, The Raiders and Writers of Cervantes' Archive is sure to provoke and intrigue Latin American scholars, narrative theorists, archivists, and those interested in issues related to cultural domination, ideology, and cyberspace.

Author : Frazer Egerton
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2011-03-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781139501101

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Jihad in the West by Frazer Egerton Pdf

Militant Salafism is one of the most significant movements in politics today. Unfortunately its significance has not been matched by understanding. To begin to address this knowledge deficit this book argues that, rather than the largely unhelpful pursuit of individual 'root causes' offered in much of the literature, we would be better served by looking at the factors that have enabled and facilitated a particular political imaginary. That political imaginary is one that allows individuals to conceive of themselves as integral members of a global battle waged between the forces of Islam and the West, something that lies at the heart of militant Salafism. Frazer Egerton shows how the ubiquity of modern media and the prevalence of movement have allowed for a transformation of existing beliefs into an ideology supportive of militant Salafism against the West amongst Western Muslims.

Author : César Álvarez Alonso,José Ignacio Hernández
Publisher : Springer
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2019-05-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783319995526

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Latin American Geopolitics by César Álvarez Alonso,José Ignacio Hernández Pdf

This edited volume analyzes how migration, the conformation of urban areas, and globalization impact Latin American geopolitics. Globalization has decisively influenced Latin American nationhood and it has also helped create a global region with global cities that are the result of the urbanization process. Also, globalization and migration are changing Latin America's own vision as a collective community. This book tackles how migration triggers concerns about security, which lead to policies based on the protection of borders as a matter of national security. The contributors argue that economic regionalization-globalization promotes changes in the social and economic geography which refer to social phenomena, the dynamic of social classes and their spatial implications, all of which may impact economic growth on the region. The project will appeal to a wider audience including political scientists, scholars, researchers, students and non-academics interested in Latin American geopolitics.

Author : George W. Grayson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351483155

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The Executioner's Men by George W. Grayson Pdf

Los Zetas represent a new generation of ruthless, sadistic pragmatists in Mexico and Central America who are impelling a tectonic shift among drug trafficking organizations in the Americas. Mexico's marines have taken down the cartel's top leaders; nevertheless, these capos and their desperados have forever altered how criminal business is conducted in the Western Hemisphere. This narrative brings an unprecedented level of detail in describing how Los Zetas became Mexico's most diabolical criminal organization before suffering severe losses. In their heyday, Los Zetas controlled networks of American police, politicians, judges, and businessmen. The Mexican government is losing its "war on drugs," despite the military, technical, and intelligence resources provided by its northern neighbor. Subcontracted street gangs operate in hundreds of US cities, purchasing weapons, delivering product, executing targeted foes, and bribing the US Border Patrol. Despite crippling losses Los Zetas still dominate Nuevo Laredo, the major portal for legal and illegal bilateral commerce. They also work hand-in-glove with the underworld in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras, as well as with gangs like the Maras Salvatruchas.

Author : Reinier de Graaf
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-25
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780674976108

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Four Walls and a Roof by Reinier de Graaf Pdf

Architects, we like to believe, shape the world as they please. Reinier de Graaf draws on his own tragicomic experiences to present a candid account of what it is really like to work as an architect. To achieve anything, he notes, architects must serve the powers they strive to critique, finding themselves in a perpetual conflict of interest.

Author : Thomas Edward Flores,Irfan Nooruddin
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781107132139

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Elections in Hard Times by Thomas Edward Flores,Irfan Nooruddin Pdf

Demonstrates why elections fail to promote democracy when countries lack democratic experience and are held during civil conflict.

Author : GamerGuides.com
Publisher : GamerGuides.com
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-20
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781630415372

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Assassin's Creed: Unity - Strategy Guide by GamerGuides.com Pdf

The story continues with Arno Dorian, a French nobleman raised by the Templar Grand Master, Francois De La Serre. After the death of his father, an Assassin, De La Serre adopts Arno and raises him as his own son, alongside his daughter Elise. Thirteen years later, on the eve of Elies's induction into the Templar Order, De La Serre is murdered and Arno is jailed in the Bastille as the culprit. Vowing to track down the killer of the man who raised him, Arno finds himself joining the Assassin Brotherhood and following a trail of corruption that goes much deeper than every imagined. Join us as we scour every aspect of this massive game including the following: - A detailed main walkthrough with optional objective coverage for 100% synchronization. - All Nostradamius Ensigmas & Paris Stories. - Full coverage of Cafe Theatre Missions, Murder Mysteries and Social Club Missions. - A full trophy/achievement guide and much more!

Author : Barry M. Rubin
Publisher : M.E. Sharpe
Page : 734 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780765641380

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Guide to Islamist Movements by Barry M. Rubin Pdf

Author : Burl Barer
Publisher : WildBlue Press
Page : 443 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-21
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781942266532

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Murder in the Family by Burl Barer Pdf

Now updated, the New York Times bestseller about a horrifying Alaska massacre and a controversial trial: “Barer writes true crime at its best.” —Jack Olsen On March 15, 1987, police in Anchorage, Alaska, arrived at a horrific scene of carnage. In a modest downtown apartment, they found Nancy Newman’s brutally beaten corpse sprawled across her bed. In other rooms were the bodies of her eight-year-old daughter, Melissa, and her three-year-old, Angie, whose throat was slit from ear to ear. Both Nancy and Melissa had been sexually assaulted. After an intense investigation, the police focused on a principal suspect: twenty-three-year-old Kirby Anthoney, a troubled drifter who had turned to his uncle, Nancy’s husband John, for help and a place to stay. Little did John know that the nephew he took in was a murderous sociopath. These shocking, tragic events stunned Anchorage residents and motivated the Major Crimes Unit of the city’s police department to get everything right. Feeling the heat, Kirby bolted for the Canadian border. But he was caught in time—and the cops and a tenacious prosecutor began a long, bitter battle to convict him, up against an equally tough defense lawyer and the egomaniacal defendant himself. The tale reached its climax in a controversial trial, where for the first time an FBI profiler was allowed to testify and the pre-DNA science of allotyping was presented to a jury. But justice would not be served until after the psychopathic Kirby Anthoney took the stand in his own defense—and showed the world the monster he truly was.

Author : Burl Barer,Frank C. Girardot
Publisher : WildBlue Press
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-08
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781942266365

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A Taste for Murder by Burl Barer,Frank C. Girardot Pdf

As seen on Investigation Discovery: “A true crime murder mystery that will leave you gasping for breath.” —Steve Jackson, New York Times–bestselling author of No Stone Unturned Frank Rodriguez, a much-loved counselor of troubled teens, lies dead on the bedroom floor. His wife and stepdaughter are in shock, and so is the medical examiner when he performs the autopsy. Aside from being dead, Frank is in perfect health. Demanding to know the cause of her husband’s death, Angie Rodriguez badgers the police, insisting that Frank was murdered. The cops attribute her assertions to overwhelming grief, but soon they too believe that Frank didn’t die of natural causes. When the police enlist their number one suspect to help in the investigation, things spiral out of control until law enforcement is dealing with a daring plot to murder Angie’s best friend, and allegations of another homicide so evil and perverse that even seasoned LA County Detectives are shocked beyond belief . . . New York Times–bestselling and Edgar Award–winning author “Burl Barer, with co-author Frank Giradot, has hit yet another home run with this crime story. A smart and well-written who-dunnit tale” (Cathy Scott, Los Angeles Times–bestselling author of The Killing of Tupac Shakur). “A doozy of a murder.” —Suzy Spencer, New York Times–bestselling author of Breaking Point