The World's Most Notorious Crooks

The World's Most Notorious Crooks
Author: Matt Doeden
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2007
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780736864404

"Describes 10 of the world's most notorious crooks in a countdown format"--Provided by publisher.

Robbers!

Robbers!
Author: Andreas Schroeder
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Robbery
ISBN: 9781554514410

Eight thrilling stories uncover some of the most daring heists in history. Here's what reviewers said about Duped! the first book in the series: A solid yet playful tour of the huckster's world. --Kirkus Reviews Determined to beat the odds, professional thieves spend their lives figuring out ingenious ways to steal other people's possessions. In Robbers! you'll uncover the dirt on eight cunning master thieves, including: Master-of-disguise Willie Sutton, who robbed banks in costume D. B. Cooper, who hijacked a plane, demanded $200,000, and parachuted to safety London's Great Train Robbers, who held up a moving train to pull off one of the largest ever hauls of banknotes Each story offers a glimpse into the high-octane underworld of the boldest of robbers. The writer's fascination with criminal masterminds and the illustrator's action-packed graphic depictions of real-life thievery make this a compelling read for fans of mischief, mayhem, and bad guys on the run.

The World's Most Dangerous Machines

The World's Most Dangerous Machines
Author: Tim O'Shei
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780736864398

"Describes 10 of the world's most dangerous machines in a countdown format"--Provided by publisher.

100 Most Infamous Criminals

100 Most Infamous Criminals
Author: Jo Durden Smith
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2013-07-17
Genre: True Crime
ISBN: 178212750X

An indispensable introduction to the darker side of life, revealing the often strange and grisly stories behind the world's most infamous murderers, swindlers and crooks. 100 Most Infamous Criminals is an astounding compendium of crimes and their perpetrators. The range of crimes is extraordinary, from the bizarre to horrific, and from the heart-breaking to the ridiculous. The book tells in vivid detail the story of the history's most infamous criminals; lives they led, the crimes they committed, and the destruction and sorrow left in their wake. • Jack the Ripper, the man who terrorized Victorian London. • Ted Bundy, the serial killer beloved by his neighbours. • Jeffrey Dahmer, the creator of real-life zombies. • Al Capone, the king of gangsters. • Harold Shipman, Britain's angel of death.

Thieves of Book Row

Thieves of Book Row
Author: Travis McDade
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 229
Release: 2015-08-06
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 0190239719

In Thieves of Book Row, Travis McDade tells the gripping tale of the worst book-theft ring in American history, and the intrepid detective who brought it down. Both a fast-paced, true-life thriller, Thieves of Book Row provides a fascinating look at the history of crime and literary culture.

The World's Greatest Crooks & Conmen

The World's Greatest Crooks & Conmen
Author: Nigel Blundell
Publisher: Bounty Books
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2002
Genre: Crime
ISBN: 9780753706060

Like it or not, the rascals and rogues of this world are generally more interesting characters than the good guys. Their names and escapades are better remembered than those of the heroes. In this volume you will find a remarkable array of men and women, including the politician who faked his own death, the clerk who 'invested' £32 million of his banks money adn the train robber who became a legend in his own lifetime.

The World's Deadliest Poisons

The World's Deadliest Poisons
Author: Matt Doeden
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780736864350

Using a countdown format, describes 10 of the world's deadliest poisons.

501 Most Notorious Crimes

501 Most Notorious Crimes
Author: Paul Donnelley
Publisher:
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2013
Genre: Crime
ISBN: 9780753725986

Divided into ten chapters are tales of treason, murder, robbery, kidnappings, assassinations, fraud and just about every criminal activity you can imagine. Alive with pictures and photographs, this volume depicts chilling and blood-curdling crimes from all over the world- from the mansions of Beverly Hills to the back streets of India. As well as recounting the details of each crime, there is also an insight into what happened to the victims and the criminals- definitely not a read for the faint-hearted!