Read about the shade of Dr. Samuel Crawford, the scoundrel who was the only man ever lynched in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, and the slave woman whose appearance foretold a death in the family near Hancock, Maryland. Then there’s the Devil Wind that ripped through Doe Gully, W. Va., a century ago, the unforgettable C&O Canal wedding in Cumberland, Md., the face that scared away the Washington lobbyists, and a dozen other haunting tales set in northeast West Virginia and Western Marylan...

The FBI profiler & co-author of the #1 New York Times–bestseller Mindhunter recounts his role in catching one of America's most notorious serial killers.Inside the Mind of BTK tells the incredible true story of how FBI profiler John Douglas tracked and participated in the hunt for one of the most notorious serial killers in US history. For thirty-one years a man who called himself BTK (Bind, Torture, Kill) terrorized the city of Wichita, ...

The ultimate insider’s guide to pursuing a career in one of the hottest, fastest-growing career sectors in AmericaIn a departure from his usual edge-of-the-seat coverage, New York Times bestselling author and legendary FBI profiler John Douglas draws on his 25 years of experience to offer this unique career guide. Written for those interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement but unsure which agency is right for them, John Douglas’s Guide to Land...

The legendary FBI criminal profiler and inspiration for the hit Netflix show Mindhunter offers a personal look into the workings of the justice system.“At the top of his form.” —James PattersonFor the first time since his retirement, the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Killer Across the Table and The Killer’s Shadow teams up with award-winning author Mark Olshaker to delve into his most notori...

A hilarious tale of life, love and travel. Set against the beautiful backdrops of Capri, Sicily and Venice, one man experiences a series of adventures.

In this eagerly anticipated book from the internationally bestselling authors of Mindhunter, Journey into Darkness, and Obsession, legendary crime fighter John Douglas explores the root of all crime—motive.Every crime is a mystery story with a motive at its heart. Understand the motive and you can solve the mystery. The Anatomy of Motive offers a dramatic, insightful look at the development and evolution of the criminal mind. The famed former chi...

In "Memories of Canada and Scotland 'Äî Speeches and Verses," John Douglas Sutherland Campbell, Duke of Argyll, intricately weaves together his reflections on two lands deeply significant to his identity. The book is structured around various speeches and poetic verses that reveal both the grandeur of Canada and the nostalgia for Scotland, pursued through a lyrical and oratorical style that encapsulates the essence of both landscapes. It serves as a rich tapestry of historical context, exp...

"Rows of Praise is an excellent example of a story wrapping around different generations of one family. The best part of the book by far is the wonderful and diverse characters, many of whom a reader is apt to recognize in their own families. This is a great example of storytelling that should not be missed." Feathered Quill"Highly recommended for those drawn to generational stories, those featuring small towns, tight-knit communities, and plenty of humor.”

Professor John Douglas Macready offers a post-foundational account of human dignity by way of a reconstructive reading of Hannah Arendt. He argues that Arendt’s experience of political violence and genocide in the twentieth century, as well as her experience as a stateless person, led her to rethink human dignity as an intersubjective event of political experience. By tracing the contours of Arendt’s thoughts on human dignity, Professor Macready offers convincing evidence that Arendt was e...

Wimbourne Books presents the fifteenth in a series of rare or out-of-print ghost stories from Victorian authors. With an introduction by author Alastair Gunn, Volume 15 contains stories published in the second half of the Victorian age (1871 to 1900). Readers new to this genre will discover its pleasures; the Victorian quaintness, the sometimes shocking difference in social norms, the almost comical politeness and structured etiquette, the archaic and precise language, but mostly the Victo...

Within the last decade of the history of Great Britain, some very important books have been added to her literature, and especially to that particular division which treats of her wars and splendid victories, during the same period. “The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World,” by Sir E. S. Creasy, Chief Justice of Ceylon; “The Twelve Great Battles of England,” inscribed to the British Volunteers of 1860; “England’s Battles by Sea and Land,” “Russell’s Crimea and India,” “Emerson’s Sebastop...

THE PRICE OF EDEN is an entertaining blend of action, adventure and intrigue. Equico, a charitable organisation operating in northern Ecuador is plagued by theft, sabotage and ultimately murder. A work camp is attacked and all present are killed. Among the victims is a young Red Cross nurse. This act of the beast draws many others to the region. They include a Colonel of the Ecuadoran Army, a retired SAS Captain, a pretty opal dealer from Lightning Ridge and a former soldier, now strugglin...