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Paperback. Discover the shadier side of York's history with this collection of true-life crimes from across the city. Featuring all factions of the criminal underworld, this macabre selection of tales includes murders, poisonings, poaching, theft, and highway robbery and also details the gruesome punishments that awaited the perpetrators of such crimes. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 7. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752474823
- ISBN
- 9780752474823
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.61
€ 17.99
€ 16.61
Hardback. On July 22, 2011, a bomb went off outside government buildings in Oslo, Norway, killing eight people and injuring more than two hundred. Less than two hours later, a gunman claimed sixty-nine lives in a shooting spree at a summer camp on the island of Utoya, while terrified and desperate youths tried to hide or swim to the mainland to escape. Translator(s): Leong, Hon Khiam. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DNN; 3JMG; BTC; JPWL2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 161 x 21. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781612346687
- ISBN
- 9781612346687
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.66
€ 42.66
Paperback. James Berry was an ex-policeman who was Britain's hangman from 1884-92, throughout the period of the Whitechapel murders. Stewart Evans here takes the reader on a fascinating journey into the world of Victorian crime and punishment. Num Pages: 320 pages, 24 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; BTC; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 125 x 36. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750934084
- ISBN
- 9780750934084
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.75
€ 23.99
€ 20.75
Paperback. Seventeen men, who paid for their crimes on the gallows, have been buried at Crumlin Road Gaol between 1854 and 1961. This is the story of execution in Belfast and of the men who were prepared to take a life; of the men, women and children who were their victims; and the hangmen. Often sad and gruesome, but fascinating true crime stories. Num Pages: 160 pages, Photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKN; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 232 x 12. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Publisher
- Colourpoint Creative Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781780730493
- ISBN
- 9781780730493
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 7.00
€ 13.99
€ 7.00
Hardback. From the creator of Yiddish with Dick and Jane andHow to Raise a Jewish Dog comes this barbed and hilarious "cautionary college guide." Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BTC; JNMN; WH. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education; (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Little, Brown & Company
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780316465298
- ISBN
- 9780316465298
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 14.29
€ 18.99
€ 14.29
paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Berkley United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780425250518
- ISBN
- 9780425250518
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.44
€ 11.44
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 209 x 22. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Penguin Putnam Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780425262511
- ISBN
- 9780425262511
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.61
€ 19.99
€ 17.61
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Milo Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781903854921
- ISBN
- 9781903854921
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 10.03
€ 10.99
€ 10.03
Paperback. Features each of the forty cases. This volume is illustrated with photographs, documents, news cuttings and engravings. It is of interest to everyone interested in the shadier side of the region's history. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172 x 11. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752452609
- ISBN
- 9780752452609
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.68
€ 19.99
€ 18.68
Paperback. For years, the high walls of Leeds' Armley Gaol have contained many infamous criminals. Until hanging was abolished in the 1960s Armley was also the main centre of execution for convicted killers from all parts of Yorkshire and the east coast. This title is suitable for those who are interested in the shadier side of Yorkshire's history. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 173 x 11. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750950930
- ISBN
- 9780750950930
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.06
€ 19.99
€ 16.06
Paperback. For years, the high walls of Manchester's Strangeways Prison have contained some of England's infamous criminals. This title features the cases of the criminals such as: Dr Buck Ruxton, who butchered his wife and maid; John Jackson, who escaped from Strangeways after murdering a prison warder; and, Chung Yi Miao, who strangled his wife to death. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 173 x 10. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750950527
- ISBN
- 9780750950527
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 18.64
€ 24.99
€ 18.64
Hardback. The detective is a familiar figure in British history. This work looks at famous cases such as the Ripper murders and the beginnings of the Special Branch and Detective Branch of Scotland Yard. This history covers various aspects of crime history, including the career of Jim 'the Penman' Saward, a notorious forger, and more. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BTC; HBTB; JKVF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 241 x 22. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Edition
- 07th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752441863
- ISBN
- 9780752441863
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.75
€ 23.99
€ 20.75
Paperback. Gathers together the stories of criminals hanged at York from the middle of the eighteenth century to the late nineteenth century when Leeds superseded York as the place where capital punishment was carried out. This book is illustrated with photographs, news cuttings and engravings. Num Pages: 128 pages, 40 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 175 x 9. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 111
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750950428
- ISBN
- 9780750950428
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.68
€ 19.99
€ 18.68
Paperback. A book that gathers together the stories of 120 criminals hanged at both Lincoln Castle Prison and HMP Lincoln on Greetwell Road between 1203 and 1961. It features condemned that range from coiners and forgers, to thieves, highwamen and poisoners. Num Pages: 112 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 173 x 9. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 112
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750951104
- ISBN
- 9780750951104
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.61
€ 17.99
€ 16.61
Paperback. Features the murder cases which are a mixture of classic narratives of jealousy, elimination and passion. This title also includes the little-known mysteries: 3 unsolved homicides from across the county, including the killing of the 'Barton recluse' and the enigmatic death of a young farmer in Gedney in which the dead man's dog appeared in court. Series: Sutton True Crime History. Num Pages: 160 pages, 70 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 173 x 11. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750943215
- ISBN
- 9780750943215
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.06
€ 19.99
€ 16.06
Paperback. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 111 x 179 x 16. Weight in Grams: 132.
- Publisher
- Bradwell Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910551189
- ISBN
- 9781910551189
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 6.59
€ 6.59
Paperback. Num Pages: 80 pages, 25 mono photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 111 x 180 x 15. Weight in Grams: 132.
- Publisher
- Bradwell Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910551196
- ISBN
- 9781910551196
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.45
€ 7.45
Paperback. Viv Graham and Lee Duffy led parallel lives as pub and club enforcers, raging their gangland turf wars with a fierce frenzy of brutality and unremitting cruelty. This is a riverting double portrait of two of the North East's most feared men whose bloody rivalry was cut short when they each met horrifically violent ends. Num Pages: 288 pages, col. Illustrations, col. ports. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 18. Weight in Grams: 194. The Inside Story of the Deadly Battle Between Viv Graham and Lee Duffy. 288 pages, col. Illustrations, col. ports. Viv Graham and Lee Duffy led parallel lives as pub and club enforcers, raging their gangland turf wars with a fierce frenzy of brutality and unremitting cruelty. This is a riverting double portrait of two of the North East's most feared men whose bloody rivalry was cut short when they each met horrifically violent ends. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BTC. Dimension: 195 x 129 x 18. Weight: 198.
- Publisher
- John Blake
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843583806
- ISBN
- 9781843583806
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.76
€ 13.99
€ 11.76
Paperback. Num Pages: 372 pages, 40 B&W photos. BIC Classification: BTC; HBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Skyhorse Publishing United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781510713017
- ISBN
- 9781510713017
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.65
€ 19.99
€ 18.65
Paperback. The true story of Italy's most infamous murder, and the scandal that rocked the country. Num Pages: 416 pages, ill. BIC Classification: 1DST; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 195 x 27. Weight in Grams: 304. The Dark Side of Rome in the 1950s. 416 pages, ill. The true story of Italy's most infamous murder, and the scandal that rocked the country. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DST; BTC. Dimension: 128 x 195 x 27. Weight: 304.
- Publisher
- Canongate Books
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847676559
- ISBN
- 9781847676559
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.09
€ 17.99
€ 13.09
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Ebury Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785036279
- ISBN
- 9781785036279
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.06
€ 19.99
€ 16.06
Paperback. A shocking testimony, a true story of unbelievable cruelty. Souad's crime, sex before marriage was considered a grave dishonour to one's family and punishable by death. One morning her brother-in-law poured petrol over her and set her alight. For this he was considered a hero in Jordan. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 184 x 110 x 22. Weight in Grams: 184.
- Publisher
- Bantam
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780553816303
- ISBN
- 9780553816303
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.10
€ 13.99
€ 11.10
Hardcover. When a little boy dies from Strychnine-poisoned chocolates, Brighton is thrown into panic. When more children start being poisoned by sweets they find lying about the town and strange parcels of arsenic-laced cakes are sent to prominent residents the police step up the search for the poisoner. Who is it that is set upon his revenge on the town? Num Pages: 208 pages, 30 black and white photographs and engravings. BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; 3JH; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Publisher
- Fonthill Media Ltd
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781551042
- ISBN
- 9781781551042
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 18.88
€ 25.99
€ 18.88
Paperback. The autobiography - the dangerous life and wild times - of Sonny Barger, the legendary leader of the Hell's Angels. Num Pages: 272 pages, (51 b/w integ). BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 18. Weight in Grams: 192.
- Publisher
- Fourth Estate
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- paperback / softback
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841153360
- ISBN
- 9781841153360
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.61
€ 15.99
€ 12.61