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  A Princess's Vengeance - From...

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  The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Catherine Louisa Pirkis.

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  The Road to Business Success - a...

  Andrew Carnegie

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  *The Road to Business Success* by Andrew Carnegie offers valuable insights into achieving business success, drawn from Carnegie's extensive experience as an industrialist and philanthropist. The book is structured around key principles essential for success in business. 
  Carnegie begins by stressing the importance of having a clear vision and a strong sense of purpose as the foundation for any business venture. He highlights the significance of hard work, perseverance, and the continuous pursuit of knowledge. Building strong relationships with customers, employees, and partners is also a major theme, reflecting Carnegie's belief in the power of collaboration and trust in business. 
  Carnegie identifies the "Big Three" dangers, that every smart businessperson must avoid to achieve lasting success.

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  How to Launder Money - A guide...

  George Cottrell, Lawrence Burke...

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  Money laundering is as old as money itself – and yet the laws designed to prevent it are as ineffective as they ever have been.
  Today's anti-money laundering (AML) regulations were designed to eliminate profits from drug trafficking and combat tax evasion, terrorism and the spread of weapons of mass destruction. However, the modern laws have done little to stop crime and have instead significantly increased the regulatory burden on legitimate businesses and consumers. As one banker at an AML conference quipped, 'This does not stop money laundering; it just enables those in the know to charge more.'
  Indeed, AML laws have laid the foundations for massive and sophisticated criminal enterprise support services that help criminals evade detection.
  How to Launder Money: A guide for law enforcement, prosecutors and policymakers offers a peek behind the veil to see the bent levers of finance and how they are pulled. It also examines how many who have pulled them, including one of the authors, have ended up behind bars. While acknowledging the challenges faced by law enforcement in a borderless world, it also provides concrete recommendations on how to reduce the crime associated with money laundering.
  The criminals already know how to launder money; this is, in part, their inside story. This book is for the rest of us, who want to know how the laws that are supposed to protect us from crime are in reality doing more damage than ever before.

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  The Drummond Affair - Murder and...

  Daniel Smith, Stephanie Matthews

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  'A serious reinvestigation full of revealing background information that sheds additional light on what was then and now remains a shocking crime' Paul French, author of Midnight in Peking
  'This riveting, eye-opening investigation of a 70-year-old murder mystery reads like a whodunit ... A true crime must-read' Dean Jobb, author of The Case of the Murderous Dr. Cream
  'As much social history as it is gripping true crime' Jeremy Craddock, author of The Jigsaw Murders
  
  
  'A meticulously researched re-examination' Caitlin Davies, author of Private Inquiries: The Secret History of Female Sleuths
  
  1950s France. A British establishment figure. A shocking crime. A miscarriage of justice. The search for truth.
  
  
  In 1952, in a peaceful corner of Provence, a farmer's son stumbled upon a terrible scene. Three bodies: a husband and wife shot dead, their ten-year-old daughter savagely beaten to death. They were all British. So begins one of the most notorious murder cases in French history.
  
  Sir Jack Drummond was a senior advisor to the British government, a household name who was respected and admired. His fame made the case a cause celebre in France and resulted in the swift conviction of a local farmer, but questions about Drummond's life and death remain unanswered.
  
  In this bold new investigation, Stephanie Matthews and Daniel Smith strip away the prejudice and propaganda to reveal a grave miscarriage of justice. A light is shone on Drummond's secret life in the shadows of the Cold War, painting a portrait of an enigmatic man who may not have been the innocent holidaymaker he appeared to be, and recasting one of the twentieth century's most notorious murders in a fascinating and important new light.

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  Secrets of Catherine de Medici:...

  Ethan Vossington

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  Secrets of Catherine de Medici: The Enigmatic Queen of France 
  Are you eager to advance in your historical knowledge and broaden your understanding of one of history's most intriguing queens? 
  Searching for a thorough exploration that unveils the mysteries surrounding Catherine de Medici? 
  Look no further! 
  This audiobook is your ultimate resource for delving deep into Catherine's life, applying historical insights, and immersing yourself in hands-on discovery. With this, you're prepared for a journey into history. 
  Discover unknown aspects of Catherine de Medici's life and reign. 
  Key Features of This Comprehensive Audiobook: 
  - In-depth exploration of Catherine de Medici's life and legacy 
  - Detailed insights into her influence and political strategies 
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  Our audiobook stands out with its thorough coverage, crucial for grasping the complexities of Catherine's era. Concepts are not just briefly touched upon; they are examined with depth and accuracy. 
  Please note that this audiobook is an independent resource created solely for your enrichment. 
  Structured in a clear and engaging manner, our guide ensures smooth transitions between historical events, steering clear of dense language and offering clear, accurate, and gripping content. 
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  Charlie Watts Rolling Stone -...

  Geoffrey Giuliano

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  Charlie Watts June 2, 1941- August 24, 2021 
   
   
  A TRIBUTE FROM THE AUTHOR OF 'PAINT IT BLACK THE MURDER OF BRIAN JONES' 
  AND 'THE ROLLING STONES ALBUM', SQUID GAME STAR GEOFFREY GIULIANO 
   
  "I wanted to play drums because I fell in love with the glitter and the lights, but it wasn't about adulation. It was being up there playing." 
   
  "I hate leaving home. I love what I do, but I'd love to go home every night." 
   
  "It's been years and years and years I've been playing the drums, and they're still a challenge." 
   
  "I never had lessons. Used to try to play to records, which I hated doing. Still can't play to them." 
  Charlie Watts 
   
  Charlie Watts provided the foundation that underpinned the music of the Rolling Stones. The band became a by-word for rock 'n' roll excess but for Watts, playing with the Stones did not become the ego trip that drove Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. A jazz aficionado, Watts vied with Bill Wyman for the title of least charismatic member of the band; he eschewed the limelight and rarely gave interviews. And he famously described life with the Stones as five years of playing, 20 years of hanging around. 
   
  Charles Robert Watts was born on 2 June 1941 at the University College Hospital in London and was raised in Kingsbury, now part of the London Borough of Brent. His father was a lorry driver and Watts was brought up in a prefabricated house to which the family had moved after German bombs destroyed hundreds of houses in the area. A childhood friend once described how Watts had an early interest in jazz and recalled listening to 78s in Charlie's bedroom by artists such as Jelly Roll Morton and Charlie Parker.

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