The Mammoth Book Of Gangs And Gangsters

Author : James Morton
Publisher : C & R Crime
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-04-19
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781780330891

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The Mammoth Book of Gangs by James Morton Pdf

A fresh, new look at gangs in every part of the world which deliberately avoids the stories that have been done to death - about Capone, Dillinger, Bonnie and Clyde - and focuses on less well-known gangs such as 'Ma' Barker's Boys; the Smaldones of Denver; Scotland Yard's 1960s' Flying Squad, the so-called Firm within a Firm; Dr Death, the Melbourne drug dealer and Andre Stander, the former South African police officer who led a gang of bank robbers before being shot dead in Fort Lauderdale having fled a 17-year sentence.

Author : Roger Wilkes
Publisher : Running Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2006-10-17
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 0786718366

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The Mammoth Book of Gangs and Gangsters by Roger Wilkes Pdf

Enter the world of gangland crime. Some men command a respect that few others, even in this violent underworld, can equal. They live by a strict code and to them violence is simply an accepted part of their profession. Here is the fullest ever collection of 'hard men' accounts: over 30 true stories of men living on the very edge of what is 'normal' to the rest of us — the merciless streets of the Mafia, Triads, Yardies, Yakuza, Hell's Angels, and Chinese Tongs. They are the faces behind a dozen urban myths, and bywords for toughness. People you just don't want to mess with. Including both recent gangsters and notorious earlier Mafia-age predecessors — from Dillinger, Capone, Ned Kelly and the Krays, to Mad Frank, Lenny 'the Guv'nor' Mclean and Sonny Barger — this is the ultimate collection for anyone interested in violent true crime, how 'real' criminals think, and the darker elements of society.

Author : Nigel Cawthorne
Publisher : Constable
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1845299582

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The Mammoth Book of the Mafia by Nigel Cawthorne Pdf

"First-hand accounts of life inside the mob by Frankie Saggio, Joey Black, "Donnie Brasco," Albert DeMeo, Richard Kuklinski and many more.

Author : Susan P. Phillips
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780786487073

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Displays! by Susan P. Phillips Pdf

Just about any librarian needs new ideas for dynamic, topical library displays. This new second volume offers ideas on a wide range of subjects including women of note, news-worthy events, Mother Nature, great moments in time, prominent figures in history, global cultures and more. Each display topic includes a comprehensive background discussion along with detailed assembly instructions, an explanation of the genesis of the idea and suggestions on ways to adapt these designs to fit into larger spaces. The author includes everyday items, prized collectibles and authentic antiques in each of the 45 displays featured.

Author : Nigel Cawthorne
Publisher : C & R Crime
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-04-05
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 1780335342

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The Mammoth Book of New CSI by Nigel Cawthorne Pdf

Detailed accounts of over 30 contemporary cases, or older cases reopened as a result of advances in forensic science. Crime scene investigations draw on a wide range of cutting-edge technology including genetic fingerprinting, blood splatter analysis, laser ablation, toxicology and ballistics analysis. Cases covered here include: the abduction of Madeleine McCann; the vindication of Colin Stagg, convicted of having murdered Rachel Nickell; Hadden Clark who killed and ate a six-year-old child in Maryland; Robert Pickton, the Vancouver farmer who fed his female victims to his pigs; the murder of Meredith Kercher in Perugia (was Amanda Knox guilty?); Lindsay Hawker's gruesome death in Japan; Josef Fritzl and the cellar in which he imprisoned and raped his daughter.

Author : George W. Knox,Gregg Etter,Carter F. Smith
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-04
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781351644891

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Gangs and Organized Crime by George W. Knox,Gregg Etter,Carter F. Smith Pdf

In Gangs and Organized Crime, George W. Knox, Gregg W. Etter, and Carter F. Smith offer an informed and carefully investigated examination of gangs and organized crime groups, covering street gangs, prison gangs, outlaw motorcycle gangs, and organized crime groups from every continent. The authors have spent decades investigating gangs as well as researching their history and activities, and this dual professional-academic perspective informs their analysis of gangs and crime groups. They take a multidisciplinary approach that combines criminal justice, public policy and administration, law, organizational behavior, sociology, psychology, and urban planning perspectives to provide insight into the actions and interactions of a variety of groups and their members. This textbook is ideal for criminal justice and sociology courses on gangs as well as related course topics like gang behavior, gang crime and the inner city, organized crime families, and transnational criminal groups. Gangs and Organized Crime is also an excellent addition to the professional’s reference library or primer for the general reader. More information is available at the supporting website – www.gangsandorganizedcrime.com

Author : Roger Wilkes
Publisher : Magpie
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Gang members
ISBN : 1849016380

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Hard Men by Roger Wilkes Pdf

Enter the world of gangland crime. Some men command a respect that few others, even in this violent underworld, can equal. They live by a strict code and to them violence is simply an accepted part of their profession. Here is the fullest ever collection of 'hard man' accounts: over 30 true stories of men living on the very edge of what is 'normal' to the rest of us - the merciless streets of Mafia, Triads, Yardies, Yakuza, Hell's Angels and Chinese Tongs. They are the faces behind a dozen urban myths, and bywords for toughness. People you just don't want to mess with. Including both recent gangsters and notorious earlier Mafia-age predecessors - from Ned Kelly, Dillinger, Capone and the Krays, to Mad Frank, Lenny 'The Guv'nor' McLean and Sonny Barger - this is the ultimate collection for anyone interested in violent true crime, how 'real' criminals think, and the darker elements of society.

Author : Chris Enss,Howard Kazanjian
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-05
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781493025862

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Ma Barker by Chris Enss,Howard Kazanjian Pdf

Was Arizona Donnie Clark, AKA Kate “Ma” Barker the mastermind behind the Barker gang terrorizing the Midwest during the early years of the great Depression? Or was she a terrible mother who urged her sons to criminal behavior for her own financial gain? Or does the truth lie somewhere in between. This lively retelling of the legend of Ma Barker and her boys is full of action, intrigue, and the answers to mysteries that have lingered for more than 70 years.

Author : Nigel Cawthorne
Publisher : C & R Crime
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781780333625

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The Mammoth Book of Killers at Large by Nigel Cawthorne Pdf

Reason to be afraid - over 50 unsolved cases of serial murder Fact: murderers and serial killers do not always get caught. Behind every headline of a newsworthy conviction lie other cases of vicious murderers who got away, and who remain somewhere among us. Here in one giant volume are more than 50 of the most serious serial killings and other murder cases that continue to remain unsolved. The cases covered in this alarming book include: " Argentina's crazed highway killer, responsible for mutilating and killing at least five people since 1997, and dumping their bodies along remote highways " The Green River Killer, believed to be a middle-aged white man, who has claimed at least 49 lives to date in the Seattle-Tacoma area " South Africa's 'Phoenix Strangler', suspected of killing 20 women in the province of KwaZulu Natal. " The Twin Cities Killer - either one or several people responsible for a series of over 30 murders on the streets of Minneapolis and St. Paul, where the victims were mostly prostitutes " Costa Rica's elusive 'El Psicópata' (The Psychopath), thought to have murdered at least 19 people in this small quiet Central American country " 'The Monster of Florence', responsible for a series of 15 sexual slayings just outside Florence In each case it is not just the crimes that are horrifying and fascinating, but the response of local police and authorities to the lack of a conviction. Local authorities may fear to admit the continued existence of a serial killer at large; whilst police bodies face the temptation to 'tidy up' loose unsolved murders under the aegis of other admitted crimes.

Author : Hank Messick,Burt Goldblatt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Crime
ISBN : 0345238974

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Gangs and Gangsters by Hank Messick,Burt Goldblatt Pdf

Author : James Morton
Publisher : Sphere
Page : 904 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Organized crime
ISBN : 0751535168

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East End Gangland ; Gangland International by James Morton Pdf

EAST END GANGLAND - In this fascinating and revealing book, James Morton looks back at the crimes and the criminals that have given the East End its legendary reputation: the Sabini brothers, nicknamed 'The Italian Mob', whose extortion racket was helped by a close relationship with the police; the fight, in the 1950s, for 'King of the Underworld' between Jack Spot and Billy Hill; the rise and fall of the Krays and many others.... INTERNATIONAL GANGLAND - Fast-paced and wide-ranging, this book considers the history of organised crime, from the Italian and American Mafia to the Triads, the Russian mafiya, the Japanese Yakuza and the South American drug cartels. James Morton also examines the role of the Green Gang of Shanghai, that of Rocco perri in Toronto, the Australian razor gangs, new Zealnd's Mongrel Mob, the Dbois family of Montreal and the French Zemour brothers....

Author : Arthur Veno
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781780334042

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The Mammoth Book of Bikers by Arthur Veno Pdf

The definitive collection of first-hand accounts of the world's outlaw motorcycle gangs Outlaw bikers consider themselves 'the last free people in society', unconstrained by the regulations that rule ordinarycitizens. And they guard their privacy jealously. Drawing on 17 years of studying and participating in biker culture, Arthur Veno has compiled the ultimate collection of original biker writing. Here are insider accounts of landmark incidents in bike folklore, plus reprints of classic writing from biker-originated magazines, handouts, websites and books. Gangs featured include the Bandidos, Hells Angels, Henchmen MC, the Outlaws, the Mongols, Annihilators, the Diablos, Gypsy Jokers, the Rebels, the Straight Satans, and the Vagos. And with contributors such as Freewheelin' Frank (one-time secretary of Hells Angels), Edward Winterhalder (among the most powerful members of the Bandidos), and Sonny Barger (founder of the Hell's Angels).Also included are those rare accounts by outsiders that have managed successfully to 'look in' on the gangs: including Hunter S. Thompson in his 'Hell's Angels - A Strange and Terrible Modern Saga'; William Queen the undercover agent who infiltrated America's violent outlaw motorcycle gang the Mongols; and Daniel R. Wolf's account of riding with the Rebels.

Author : Paul Copperwaite
Publisher : C & R Crime
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-27
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781849015424

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The Mammoth Book of Drug Barons by Paul Copperwaite Pdf

The rise - and fall - of the outlaw lords of the drug world, from the Cali Cartel, the richest, most powerful crime syndicate in history, to Britain's biggest drug baron, Curtis 'Cocky' Warren and the 'Essex Triple Murders'. From freewheeling cannabis operations to the lethal 'heaviness' of organized crime, the doings of the dealers, bouncers, bagmen and 'taxmen' - those crazy enough to extort money from drug dealers - of a ruthlessly violent underworld. Here you will find an account of the pursuit and capture of 'Mr Nice', Howard Marks (along with the complementary recollections of Mrs Marks), the story of the hunt for Pablo Escobar and an in-depth piece on cocaine production deep in the Colombian interior. This is the no-holds-barred, inside story of drug trafficking, from the Golden Triangle to the Golden Gate and from Spain's Costa del Crime to the future of conflict and prohibition with its fresh cast of Afghan warlords and central European gangsters. It examines how and why things go wrong, and the price which is paid when they do.

Author : Herbert Asbury
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Crime
ISBN : UOM:49015000197971

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The Gangs of New York by Herbert Asbury Pdf

Author : Paul Copperwaite
Publisher : C & R Crime
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2011-11-03
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781849017336

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The Mammoth Book of Undercover Cops by Paul Copperwaite Pdf

Edgy revelations and revealing first-hand accounts, including the inspirations for popular TV dramas as diverse as The Wire, The Sopranos and Life on Mars. Terrorists, criminal gangs, drug-dealing lawyers, solitary psychos and suspected serial killers all feature as the intended targets in these cops' tales. Using fake identities and complex back-stories, dependent on teamwork to keep one step away from exposure, torture and death, the subjects of this book describe in vivid detail what it is like to cultivate contacts and gather evidence in major prosecutions: in the UK, Northern Ireland, the USA and around the world.