"Collates the most shocking killings and puzzling murder mysteries from the sixteenth century in fascinating detail" — Gazette & HeraldIn the Tudor age the murder rate was five times higher than it is today. Now, this unique true crime guide, The Tudor Murder Files, reveals just how bloody and brutal this fascinating era really was.From the dark days of Henry VIII to the turbulent times of Shakespeare, James Moore's new book is the first t...

In 1786, a party of Shawnee Indians attacked James Moore and his family in the remote Abb's Valley of Virginia.The entire family was masacred except for two children, James and Mary. Their tale here was penned by the grandson James Moore Brown.

In The Captives of Abb's Valley, James Moore recounts a harrowing and deeply personal tale of survival on America's turbulent frontier. Set against the backdrop of the late 18th-century wilderness, this narrative chronicles the brutal attack on a small Virginia settlement and the subsequent captivity of its survivors by Native American warriors. Moore's firsthand account, enriched by family records and local history, provides a vivid and unflinching portrait of the perils faced by...

A fascinating account of the building of an historic ship, as well as a vivid and often surprising account of life and labour in the eighteenth century.In an age before industrialisation, the warship was the most complex object built by man and employed the most advanced technology of its time. Naval vessels of the period were, not surprisingly, so expensive to construct that meticulous records were kept, from the purchasing of timbers to the last details of their f...

In which pub was the notorious murder that led to the Kray twins becoming Britain's most feared gangsters? Where is the hostelry in which Jack the Ripper's victims drank? How did Burke and Hare befriend their victims in a Scottish watering hole before luring them to their deaths? What is the name of the pub where the Lord Lucan mystery first came to light? And how did a pub become the scene of the murder that led to Ruth Ellis going to the gallows? For centuries, the histo...

What's the connection between the number 13 and Jack the Ripper? Why is the number 23 of note in the assassination of Julius Caesar? And what is so puzzling about the number 340 in the chilling case of the Zodiac Killer? The answers to all these questions and many more are revealed in this unique, number crunching history of the ultimate crime.Packed with 100 entries ranging from 1 to 1 billion, Murder by Numbers tells the story of murder in an entirely ne...

Did you know that Winston Churchill narrowly avoided assassination in the Second World War? Or that Prince Albert helped Britain avoid war with the United States in the nineteenth century from his deathbed? In this riveting read, James Moore and Paul Nero reveal fifty of history's most dramatic narrow escapes. From wars that were averted to invasions, revolutions and apocalyptic scenarios that we avoided by the skin of our teeth, History's Narrowest Escapes chroni...

Art thou in need of hearty ale and a bed safe from brigands as you ply the highways and byways of Britain? Then Ye Olde Good Inn Guide is for you – the essential handbook for the Tudor traveller. Packed with the finest hostelries to grace the 16th century and written with all the flavour of the language of the day, this witty and meticulously researched tome covers every county in the land and directs you to all the celebrated and charming pubs, many of which stil...

Life keeps throwing punches.He keeps turning them into jokes.From broke life math and chaotic train rides to bad dates, loud neighbors, and decisions that absolutely should've stayed thoughts, Book of Memes II is one long spiral of everyday nonsense told through sharp, laugh-out-loud stories.If you've ever:• checked your bank account and sighed• downloaded Tinder after midnight• argued with thin apartment walls• or made a ...

In 1786, a party of Shawnee Indians attacked James Moore and his family in the remote Abb's Valley of Virginia. The entire family was masacred except for two children, James and Mary. Their tale here was penned by the grandson James Moore Brown.

The Tale of a Small Ferret Overcoming a Big Bully"There once was a ferret, a ferret named Phil"Phil is the happiest of ferrets as he sits by the lake with his friend Jane, until the mean Hugo the Hawk decides to ruin their picnic! Using his smart mind, Phil comes up with a cleverly cunning plan to show his bully that he isn't afraid to stand up for himself.Children will enjoy the rhyming verses and be captivated by the gorgeous hand-painted...

Life isn't always deep. Sometimes it's just ridiculous.Book of Memes is a raw, hilarious, and unapologetic collection of real-life moments, street observations, and "did-that-really-just-happen?" stories pulled straight from everyday life in Chicago.From courthouse chaos…to awkward train rides…to wild family gatherings…to dating disasters…to late-night decisions that absolutely should've stayed late night…James M...