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  Dark Legacy The: Unveiling the...

  Dr. Phillip Clingan

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  In the annals of crime, the sinister figures known as serial killers cast a long, chilling shadow. From the infamous to the lesser-known "The Dark Legacy: Unveiling the Top 10 Serial Killers of the United States," delves into the author's behavioral analysis of the killer's twisted minds and macabre deeds of history's most notorious serial rapists and serial murderers. Within these pages, you'll encounter Ted Bundy's meticulous planning, John Wayne Gacy's enigmatic charisma, and Samuel Little's haunting legacy. But beyond the headlines, this book uncovers the stories of lesser-known killers whose crimes are no less shocking. With meticulous research and gripping storytelling, "The Dark Legacy: Unveiling the Top 10 Serial Killers of the United States" comprehensively explores the darkest corners of the human psyche illustrated through a first-ever behavioral analysis. From their childhood traumas to their gruesome methods, each killer's tale is dissected with chilling detail, shedding light on the factors that drove them to commit their heinous acts. Prepare to delve into the minds of monsters as you journey through the pages of "The Dark Legacy: Unveiling the Top 10 Serial Killers of the United States." But beware, for in these stories of horror and madness, the line between fascination and fear becomes disturbingly thin.

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  For The Love of Trains

  Paul Routledge

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  Dedicated ‘Puffer Nutter’ Paul Routledge has loved trains all his life. 
  Whether it’s chugging along on a scenic steam railway or whizzing through towns and fields to the other side of the country, for Paul it has never lost its magic. 
  A journalist for nearly 60 years years and Daily Mirror columnist for 27 of those, Paul has written regularly about the joys of train travel. 
  Now the country is set to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the modern railway – The Stockton & Darlington Railway opened on September 27, 1825 – when better to pen a love letter to trains? 
  Looking at everything from the earliest days, fascinating stories, famous faces and future of the railways, Paul’s ode to trains is a must-read for any railway fan as well as those enthusiastic amateurs who just want to know a little more about transport they possibly take for granted.

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  Possessed The (The Devils) - A...

  Fyodor Dostoevsky

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  What happens when revolutionary ideas turn into chaos? 
  In The Possessed (The Devils), Fyodor Dostoevsky presents a dark and prophetic novel about a society on the brink of collapse. Set in 19th-century Russia, this gripping story follows a group of radical intellectuals whose ideologies spiral out of control, leading to violence, madness, and destruction. 
  At the heart of the novel is the mysterious and charismatic Nikolai Stavrogin, a man whose enigmatic nature captivates those around him. Alongside him, a band of revolutionaries, driven by political fervor and nihilistic beliefs, plot a rebellion that will shake their town to its core. But as personal ambitions and ideological extremes take hold, the movement descends into paranoia, betrayal, and murder. 
  This Modern Translation Offers:A Riveting Tale of Political Intrigue – Experience one of Dostoevsky’s most intense and provocative works, filled with psychological depth and moral dilemmas.A Timely Exploration of Ideology and Fanaticism – Discover how radical ideas can consume individuals and societies, leading to destruction and despair.A Masterpiece in a Fresh, Readable Style – This modern adaptation makes Dostoevsky’s intricate prose clearer while preserving the depth and brilliance of the original.An Unforgettable Cast of Characters – From the tormented Stavrogin to the fanatical Pyotr Verkhovensky, each character reflects the struggles of a world in turmoil. 
  Can humanity resist the pull of chaos, or are we doomed to be possessed by our own ideas? 
  Get your copy today and explore one of the most compelling and thought-provoking novels ever written.

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  Crash and Burn - A CEO’s crazy...

  Glenn Orsmond

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  In the cut-throat world of low-cost airlines, competition is the name of the game. Not only up in the air but also on the ground. 
    
  Crash and Burn is an insider’s tale of the South African airline industry over the past thirty years and the dramatic collapse of Comair in 2022, as told by Glenn Orsmond, twice CEO of Comair and the founder CEO of 1time. Orsmond takes the reader on a wild ride through the ultra-competitive sector of low-cost airlines that boomed after South African Airways’ stranglehold on the skies was loosened in the 1990s. Comair – which operated both Kulula and British Airways – and 1time were at the forefront of this new wave of airlines that saw domestic flying and tourism take off. 
    
  But after some incredible highs and lows, Comair crashed under Orsmond’s watch despite the company’s 75-year unblemished profit history. The pandemic’s impact, the grounding of aeroplanes after a questionable regulator investigation and poor management decisions all contributed to its downfall. 
    
  Expect tales of industry legends and innovation, but also of competitors trying to gut each other, battles between pilots and accountants, unions and bosses at loggerheads, and warfare between shareholders and directors in boardrooms. You’ll never think of flying in South Africa in the same way again.

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  I Spastic - The Autobiography of...

  Neil Marcus, S. H. Chambers

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  While society called his disability an obstacle and limitation, Neil argued that his "flourishing dystonia" allowed him to think, explore, and create art in a way most people cannot. True to his words, Neil embraced every opportunity to experience life to its fullest, from navigating the Alaskan wilderness in a wheelchair to commanding the spotlight on stage. In this deeply personal account, Neil invites readers into his world as he remembers adventures and escapades, triumphs and disappointments. Through it all, Neil's humor and wisdom reminds us to rethink labels and look beyond the obvious.  
  **Includes a radio interview with the author's sister Kendra Marcus and S. H. Chambers on Letters and Politics with Mitch Jeserich on KPFA Berkeley

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  A Garland of Earth - From their...

  Dorothy Edwards

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  Amelia Ann Blanford Edwards was born on 7th June 1831 in Islington, London.  She was educated at home by her mother and showed early promise as a writer, publishing her first poem at the age of 7 and her first story at 12.  Thereafter several popular periodicals published her poetry, stories and articles. 
  In addition she also illustrated some of her own writings and painted scenes from books she had read.  This talent was not supported by her parents, who saw an artist’s life as scandalous.  Undeterred Amelia took up composing and performing music until a bout of typhus caused throat damage.  Other interests soon followed until, early in the 1850s, Amelia focused exclusively on writing.  Her early novels were well received, and with ‘Barbara's History’ in 1864, a work revolving around bigamy, her reputation was established.  
  Amelia’s pen was also the purveyor of ghost stories for magazines and are still anthologized as classic tales to this day. 
  In January 1851, Amelia became engaged, apparently to please her parents, but she quickly broke it off.  In reality her emotional attachments were almost exclusively with women.  From the early 1860s she lived with Ellen Drew Braysher, a widow 27 years her senior, until both women died in early 1892.  During this relationship other women also entered and left her life.  Her frequent travelling companion, Lucy Renshaw, accompanied her to Egypt in the winter of 1873 and there she found a life-changing interest in Egyptology.  Aware of increasing threats from tourism and modern development she became an advocate for their research and preservation.  
  To advance the work Amelia largely abandoned much of her writing in favour of Egyptology and even took on strenuous lecture tours to raise funds. 
  After catching influenza, Amelia Edwards, ‘the Godmother of Egyptology’ died on 15th April 1892 at Weston-super-Mare.  She was 60.

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