The Jolly Roger Social Club

Author : Nick Foster
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-12
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781627793735

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The Jolly Roger Social Club by Nick Foster Pdf

The true story of a series of bold killings which took place in a shadowy American ex-pat community in Panama--a tale of greed, political history, and murder In the remote Bocas del Toro, Panama, William Dathan Holbert, aka "Wild Bill," is awaiting trial for the murder of five fellow American ex-patriots. Holbert's first victims were the Brown family, who lived on a remote island in the area's Darklands. There, Holbert turned their home into the "Jolly Roger Social Club," using drink- and drug-fueled parties to get to know other ex-pats. The club's tagline was: "Over 90% of our members survive." Those odds were not in his victims' favor. The Jolly Roger Social Club is not just a book about what Holbert did and the complex financial and real estate motives behind the killings; it is about why Bocas del Toro turned out to be his perfect hunting ground, and why the community tolerated-even accepted-him for a time. Told through the fascinating history of the country of Panama, a paradise with sinister ties to the political and economic interests of the United States, journalist Nick Foster brings this uniquely bizarre place to life; shedding light on a community where many live under assumed names, desperate to leave their old lives behind-and sometimes people just disappear.

Author : Catherine Hapka
Publisher : HMH Books For Young Readers
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781328553089

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Clue by Clue by Catherine Hapka Pdf

"Crack the code with Carmen Sandiego! In this original story inspired by the Netflix animated series, a special clue-decoding wheel built right into the front cover allows readers to hunt for long-lost pirate's treasure alongside the world's greatest thief"--

Author : Thomas Giacomaro
Publisher : BenBella Books
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2018-09-25
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781944648039

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The King of Con by Thomas Giacomaro Pdf

A Jersey boy with a knack for numbers, a gift for making people trust him, and an all-consuming hunger to rule the business world, Tom Giacomaro could convince anyone of anything. As a teenager, Tom Giacomaro began working in the mob-laden New Jersey trucking industry. A charming, brash-talking salesman with a genius-level IQ, he climbed the ranks and let his lust for money and relationships with New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Detroit, and Chicago crime families send him spiraling into a world of drugs and violence. And that's only the beginning. In The King of Con, Tom details how he hashes out a deal with the FBI, agreeing to become a crime informant in an effort to avoid jail time—only, he continues his high-finance, white-collar scheming, luring celebrities and other high-profile contacts to invest multimillions in his new business ventures. When it all comes crashing down, Tom is thrown in prison for over a decade, yet, even behind bars, he's able to get what he wants from anyone . . . and he eventually finds a way to get released early. Cowritten by journalist Natasha Stoynoff, The King of Con is the unforgettable true story about a man who became hooked on living life to thrilling and dangerous excess, until he was humbled by the FBI, by the US Attorney, and by life itself. Now, Tom is back in his old New Jersey neighborhood. His old business cronies and mob contacts are calling, his palms are itching to make billions again, and the US Attorney's office is watching. Will he stay on the straight and narrow, or will he steal back his crown of crime as the King of Con?

Author : Nick Foster
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1913406563

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Murder at Roaringwater by Nick Foster Pdf

Murder at Roaringwater is the inside story of the final days of young Frenchwoman, Sophie Toscan du Plantier. This is a violent, unresolved murder, where the victim seemed to have a premonition of her own terrible end.For six years, Nick Foster has been piecing together the life and death of Sophie, who was brutally killed outside her cottage in rural West Cork in 1996. He also developed an ongoing friendship with the Englishman long-suspected of her murder, Ian Bailey, and his partner, Jules, the couple at the centre of the case. This story is as fascinating as it is tragic. It follows Nick in Paris and Ireland during his dedicated investigation into the circumstances surrounding Sophie's murder, his quest to reveal her killer and efforts to understand what the motive could have been for such a terrible crime. Ian Bailey was recently found guilty of Sophie's murder 'in absentia' in a French courtroom.

Author : JoAnn Sky
Publisher : Dogs & Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Families of military personnel
ISBN : 0999843001

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Santa's Dog by JoAnn Sky Pdf

In this rhyming story, readers follow the adventures of Santa's best dog, Lance, when he falls out of the sleigh one Christmas Eve. He's taken in by the animal shelter then brought home by a military family who needs some help as Dad is called to serve his country. When Christmas Eve comes 'round the next year, Lance must decide whether to return to the North Pole with his friend Santa or stay with his new family. A sure favorite for anyone who loves dogs, especially rescue dogs, SANTA'S DOG is a heartwarming tale for youngsters and the young-at-heart.

Author : Annette Smith
Publisher : Nelson Thornes
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1997-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1869612213

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Tall Things by Annette Smith Pdf

Children's early experiences of height comparison usually involve comparing themselves with objects. This book gradually introduces other experiences, including 'tall like' and 'not tall like', as children compare objects of varying heights.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0578463288

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HomoAmerican - the Secret Society by Anonim Pdf

HomoAmerican - The Secret Society is not merely the story of a gay man growing up in America, but a firsthand portrait of those turbulent and confusing times, observed through unfiltered eyes. Over the years and in my extensive travels, I have strived toward many means of expression and sometimes avenues of escape. I confronted the confines of society and pursued the promise and myths of liberation.As a result of my conspicuous rebellion, that of simply being myself, of not living in disguise, I began to discover another society -- a Secret Society -- of people who have grown up in this world, where lies of omission shape our destiny and keep us apart.Free of the confines of convention we wander along dangerous paths in search our own. In ordinary circles my personal life was a minefield. I have lived as an openly gay man in Iran, was witness to the lavish extravagances and social horror of apartheid South Africa, was arrested on suspicion of murder in Paris and for prostitution in New York. While my stories recount the path that brought me here, mostly they tell the story of the man that I was becoming, pieced together, bit-by-bit, out of shadows, reinvented and reborn, in silence.Still, a recurring theme plays itself out in each episode of my life; the cost of acceptance is always denial, so I am at odds with the world, or so it seems and as I grow older I realize that in ghettos and in stereotypes there is an underlying thread of a war, not with society, but with ourselves. My stories are images of different selves developing in that dangerous void and a message to all people who live in disguise and have no reflection, to people who grow up in isolation and create their lives out of their own imagination. This edition is black cloth covered and gold embossed on the spine with a rich full color sturdy dust jacket.

Author : Jonny Duddle
Publisher : Templar Publishing
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017-02-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781783703326

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The Pirates Next Door by Jonny Duddle Pdf

The Jolley-Rogers - a pirate family, are moving to Dull-on-Sea, a quiet seaside town. Stopping to fix up their ship, this unusual family get the whole neighbourhood spreading rumours. Defying the grown-ups, Matilda from next door decides to become friends with the youngest pirate son. When the Jolley-Rogers leave, the town discovers they were wrong to assume the worst - the pirate clan have buried treasure in everyone's gardens (shown in a stunning double-gatefold). Matilda feels sad until she discovers her own treasure - an incredibly exciting new pen friend.

Author : Jon Scieszka
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2004-04-26
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781101077672

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The Not-So-Jolly Roger #2 by Jon Scieszka Pdf

Everyone’s favorite time-travelers are changing their styles! The Time Warp Trio series now features a brand-new, eye-catching design, sure to appeal to longtime fans, and those new to Jon Scieszka’s wacky brand of humor.

Author : Debbie Croft
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-26
Category : Pirates
ISBN : 0170403572

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Playing a Trick on Jolly Roger by Debbie Croft Pdf

The pirates have run out of drinking water, so Big Pirate and Little Pirate set off to find some more. Jolly Roger has a rest and falls asleep, and wakes up to find the other pirates have played a trick on him!

Author : Louis A. Meyer
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Adventure stories
ISBN : 9780152058739

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Under the Jolly Roger by Louis A. Meyer Pdf

In 1804, fifteen-year-old Jacky Faber heads back to sea where she gains control of a British warship and eventually becomes a privateer.

Author : Jonny Duddle
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780763691967

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The Jolley-Rogers and the Ghostly Galleon by Jonny Duddle Pdf

Ahoy, me hearties! Matilda and the Pirates Next Door return in a series of illustrated stories for young readers. Every full moon, a mysterious ship is seen off the coast of Dull-on-Sea. Then, the next day, gold and jewelry are missing from homes, shops, and museums all over town. Matilda needs the Jolley-Rogers' help to investigate. Can Matilda and Jim Lad retrieve the stolen booty from the mysterious ship before the moon fades? Or will they end up stuck on board with a crew of ghostly pirates forever?

Author : Beverley Randell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Language arts
ISBN : 0176188851

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Jolly Roger, the Pirate by Beverley Randell Pdf

Author : Beverley Randell
Publisher : Nelson Thornes
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1869555473

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The Photo Book by Beverley Randell Pdf

Inside this photo book are photos of the whole family.

Author : Jonny Duddle
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781536212372

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The Jolley-Rogers and the Pirate Piper by Jonny Duddle Pdf

Ahoy there, landlubbers! Join Jim Lad, Matilda, and the Jolley-Rogers as they attempt to rescue the children from the piper in their swashbuckling fourth adventure. One morning the residents of Dull-on-Sea wake up to find their town is overrun — with rats! Big rats, small rats, fierce rats, hungry rats . . . It’s an infestation! Just when everyone is at their wits' end, a nautical stranger who plays the pipe turns up and offers to get rid of the rodent problem for a fee. But once the rats are gone, the greedy mayor of Dull-on-Sea refuses to pay — so the Pirate Piper plays an enchanted tune and leads the children away. Can Jim, Matilda, and Nugget save their friends?