Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán is one of the highest-profile narco-terrorists the world has ever seen. Beginning work aged nine as a farmhand harvesting opium, El Chapo rose to the leadership of the Sinaloa Cartel. In 2009, he made the Forbes annual billionaires list and by 2013 he was named Public Enemy Number One.This gripping account retells the story of his life crimes, imprisonments and multiple prison escapes. It tells the remarkable tale of El Chapo's arrest in Guatemala in 1993,...

The Nuremberg trials were the most important criminal hearings ever held, charging Nazi leaders with war crimes and crimes against humanity under international law. 20 high-ranking Nazi officials were brought to justice in the first of these trials, including Hermann Goering, Albert Speer and Rudolf Hess, and the full horror of their actions were announced on the world stage.Terry Burrows gives a detailed account of these trials, using shocking excerpts from the original transcript...

Did an American president really sleep with film star Marilyn Monroe? What were the real facts of Watergate? How was the former FIFA president involved in bribery allegations?This book lifts the lid on scandals that have rocked the world. From the sexual peccadillos of America's Founding Fathers to the illegal data harvesting of Cambridge Analytica, The World's Worst Scandals examines shocking events from across history.Find out about the politicians, Hollywood cel...

The diminutive Joaquín Guzmán Loera, known universally by his nickname of 'El Chapo' ('Shorty' in Spanish), is the highest-profile narco-terrorist since the demise of Pablo Escobar in the 1990s. Loera began work at the age of nine as a gomero - a farmhand harvesting opium - and as he grew up he shot and murdered his way to the top. In 2009, he made the Forbes annual billionaires list and, before his capture by Mexican marines in 2016, the Sinaloa cartel which he commanded was turn...

In 1944 during World War II, US and British engineers built a massive floating harbor. When soldiers from these countries landed in France to fight the Germans, ships towed the harbor to the French coast. Within days it was working to bring supplies to the soldiers.Engineering has always been an important part of war. Engineers have built defenses to protect soldiers, as well as roads and ships to move troops quickly. Engineers constructed huge castles—and also made giant catapults...

During WWII, Japan's navy relied on secret codes to communicate battle plans. By early 1942, US experts had cracked the code. The Japanese had planned a surprise attack on US Navy ships, but now the Americans knew the attack was coming. They turned the tables on the enemy and won a decisive victory.Math has always been key to warfare. Scientists use mathematical calculations to understand how missiles fly, or how to build faster airplanes. Soldiers in battle use math to figure out ...

In 2011 unmanned drones flew high over Pakistan. Before anyone even knew the drones were there, missiles fired by these drones took out key terrorist targets. These drones were steered remotely by US Air Force pilots, stationed safely thousands of miles away at a base near Las Vegas, Nevada.Electronics didn't become part of warfare until the late nineteenth century. Electronics engineers developed radar to detect enemy ships and aircraft and sonar to help submarines navigate underw...

Mit diesem eBundle präsentieren wir Ihnen die schönsten und erfolgreichsten Historical-Romane aus 2024 – leidenschaftlich, aufregend und romantisch. Die kleine Auszeit vom Alltag für die selbstbewusste Frau … Happy End garantiert!DER HIGHLANDER UND DIE SCHÖNE NONNE von TERRI BRISBINMit einer Heirat schafft man die beste Allianz! Clan-Chef Ross MacMillan wählt die schöne Lilidh MacDonnell. Doch als er nach der Hochzeitszeremonie auf Castle Sween ihren schwer...

An in-depth look into the life and writings of the bestselling author of the Discworld novels, Good Omens, and Nation.The Magic of Terry Pratchett is the first full biography of Sir Terry Pratchett ever written. Sir Terry was Britain's bestselling living author*, and before his death in 2015 had sold more than 85 million copies of his books worldwide. Best known for the Discworld series, his work has been translated into ...

Get ready to embark on a magical adventure with Benny the bunny! Discover a charming tale where an ordinary burrow becomes a portal to extraordinary places. Join Benny as he accidentally hops into a snowy winter wonderland, meets new friends, and learns the power of imagination to find his way home. This heartwarming story is perfect for young readers who love surprises, friendship, and a touch of magic!

John Rich (1692-1761) was a profoundly influential figure of the eighteenth-century London stage. As producer, manager, and performer, he transformed the urban entertainment market, creating genres and promotional methods still with us today. This volume gives the first comprehensive overview of Rich’s multifaceted career, appreciation of which has suffered from his performing identity as Lun, London’s most celebrated Harlequin. Far from the lightweight buffoon that this stereotype has sug...

EIN WEIHNACHTSMÄRCHEN von GRACIE, ANNEWer ist der Unbekannte, der in einer Dezembernacht vor ihrer Tür liegt? Elinor bringt es nicht übers Herz, ihn der Kälte zu überlassen. Ohne auf ihren Ruf zu achten, schafft die junge Witwe ihn in ihr Cottage - nicht ahnend, dass damit ein Weihnachtmärchen seinen Anfang nimmt.SEHNSÜCHTIGE KÜSSE UNTERM MISTELZWEIG von BRISBIN, TERRISeine Augen, seine Hände, sein Mund: Wie sehr hat sich Julia nach Iain gesehnt! Als er sie unterm Mis...