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Ever wondered how the police solve crimes? When money goes missing, weapons disappear, suspected criminals have foolproof alibis, what does the police do? How can they find the stolen gold and arrest the bad guys? Collected in this book are many baffling crimes, some of which took place in modern times, others which occurred many centuries ago. But they all have one thing in common: they were solved through the knowledge and reasoning skills of the detectives and experts handling each case. In this collection, the behaviour of insects, the characteristics of mussels, the times when flowers bloom... all these (and more!) are key to cracking the intriguing cases. As we learn about how the police get to the bottom of mysteries and bring criminals to justice, we can gain new knowledge and improve our own problem-solving abilities. So, let's put on our thinking caps and find out more about how crimes are solved!
Author: FT reporters Publisher: Pearson UK ISBN: 1292081287 Category : Languages : en Pages : 80
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This is the definitive account of the downfall of one of China's most powerful politicians, an event that in 2012 shook the country to the core and continues to reverberate today. This tale of murder, betrayal, politics and power was written by Jamil Anderlini, the Financial Times' Asia Editor, who covered the incredible story first-hand as the FT's then-Beijing bureau chief.
Author: Mary Anna Evans Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 1350212490 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 425
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Nominated for the 2023 Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Critical / Biography The first specifically academic companion to contemporary scholarship on the work of Agatha Christie, this book includes chapters by an international group of scholars writing on topics and fields of study as various as ecocriticism and the anthropocene, popular modernism, middlebrow fiction, queer theory, feminism, crime and the state, and more. It addresses a broad selection of Christie's crime novels, as well as her short stories, literary novels written pseudonymously, and her own and others' dramatic adaptations for television, film, and the stage. Featuring unprecedented access to images and content held in Christie's personal archive, as well as a Foreword from renowned crime fiction writer Val McDermid, this is essential reading for anyone interested in Christie's work and legacy.
Author: Ron Backer Publisher: McFarland ISBN: 0786469757 Category : Performing Arts Languages : en Pages : 387
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This companion volume to Mystery Movie Series of 1940s Hollywood (McFarland, 2010) focuses on 22 series and 167 individual films, primarily released during the 1930s. It was a decade that featured some of the most famous cinema detectives of all time, among them Charlie Chan, Nick and Nora Charles, Philo Vance, Nancy Drew, and such lesser known but equally entertaining figures as Hildegarde Withers, Torchy Blane, Mr. Moto, Mr. Wong, and Brass Bancroft. Each mystery movie series is placed within its historical context, with emphasis on its source material and the changes or developments within the series over time. Also included are reviews of all the series' films, analyzing the quality and cohesiveness of the mystery plotlines. For titles based on literary sources, a comparison between the film and the written work is provided.
Author: John Williams Publisher: Pearson UK ISBN: 0273748858 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 267
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"Do you have a sane work-play balance? Had enough of your job and want to change your life? Here’s how to do it" The Times Stuck in a job that’s boring you to tears? Slogging away at a business that’s never quite taken off? Still can’t decide what you’d rather do? Well, it’s time to change all that. We’ve reached a remarkable point in the history of work. With the right guidance, it’s now possible for anyone to make a living from doing the things they love. Written by a career maverick who escaped corporate life, Screw Work Let’s Play is your blueprint to create a work-life full of fun, freedom and creativity; something more like play than work. Packed full of stories from people who turned their passion into their living – or even a million pound business – you’ll discover10 secrets to transform your working life, starting today. Discover life-changing ideas and practical plans including: · How to win your first playcheque – without quitting your current job · How to beat the doubts and internal blocks that hold you back · How you can play and get rich – even in a recession Whether you want to start a business, create an ideal job, write a book, or change the world, there’s no need to suffer unfulfilling work any more. Ready to play? Unlock exclusive extras at www.screwworkletsplay.com Join the Play Revolution
Author: Michelle Faulk, Ph.D. Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC ISBN: 0766053245 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 106
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For trained firearm investigators, a bullet, casing, or trajectory can tell a story. Where was the shooter standing? Did the bullet come from his gun? From early cases like the St. Valentine's Day Massacre to present day war crimes in Croatia, discover the techniques that firearms investigators have developed and utilized to solve crimes!
Author: Dorothy L. Sayers Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc. ISBN: 1620870495 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 577
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When Sayers first began compiling anthologies of the best crime stories in the 1920s and '30s, the genre was in the flush of its first golden age. Now today's fans of mystery and crime fiction can experience a handpicked collection featuring outstanding stories of the era.
Author: Jennifer Fleetwood Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing ISBN: 1787690075 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 381
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Over 23 chapters this Handbook reflects the diversity of methodological approaches employed in the emerging field of narrative criminology.
Author: Stephen Eldridge Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC ISBN: 0766045617 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 106
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Footprints...fingerprints...clothing fibers...hair. Wherever we go, we leave some evidence, or pick some up and take it with us. For this reason, detectives and forensic scientists have been using trace evidence to catch criminals for more than a hundred years. Readers find out the techniques scientists use to collect and analyze evidence with these fascinating stories about how trace evidence helped solve crimes.
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Author: Ed Uravic
Author: FT reporters
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Author: Ron Backer
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Author: Michelle Faulk, Ph.D.
Author: Dorothy L. Sayers
Author: Jennifer Fleetwood
Author: Stephen Eldridge