In Canada’s North, the snow is relentless. And below the permafrost, the mines hold nearly as many secrets as they do veins of ore. It’s the 1960s, and John Vance has traveled from a teacher’s college in Toronto to an isolated Yukon gold-mining camp. He’s there to fulfill the last desire of his father, a former miner—and to search for the true circumstances behind his father's death. Vance is completely unfamiliar with life in the North, but he’s determined to stick it out long enough to learn the truth, no matter what it may be. This narrative autobiography is a gripping story of achievement, adversity, and failure. It chronicles a critical time in John Vance’s life as he finds recognition and acceptance of change, and slowly begins to understand the range of human nature.
This study of electromagnetic theory introduces students to a broad range of quantities and concepts, imparting the necessary vector analysis and associated mathematics and reinforcing its teachings with several elementary field problems. Based on circuit theory rather than on the classical force-relationship approach, the text uses the theory of electric circuits to provide a system of experiments already familiar to the electrical engineer; a series of field concepts are then introduced as a logical extension of circuit theory. Virtually unobtainable elsewhere, this text was written by a prominent professor whose recognition includes the prestigious IEEE Electromagnetics Award. It is appropriate for advanced undergraduate and graduate students with a background in calculus and circuit theory. 176 Figures. 9 Tables.
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BLACK DAHLIA: The Story of America's Most Gruesome Murder The sun rose over Los Angeles that Wednesday morning in 1947, and a light breeze from the southeast ruffled the hair of Betty Bersinger and her three-year-old as they took a walk down South Norton Avenue in the Leimert Park neighborhood in southern Los Angeles. It was just two weeks into a new year, January 15, 1947. WWII had been over for almost two years, and dawn was breaking on the cold war. Harry Truman was president. He'd taken charge of the country after Franklin Delano Roosevelt died in 1945, and the country was beginning the push back against the communist ideals of the USSR. It's a Wonderful Life had just debuted at Christmas 1946, and nobody knew it would grow to be a classic. The Old Lamplighter by Sammy Kaye and his Orchestra was at the top of the Billboard charts, but swing music was on its way out, soon to be replaced by doo-wop, pop, and rock and roll. Los Angeles was in a real estate boom. G.I.s home from the war were using the new G.I. Bill to buy vacant lots waiting to be transformed into subdivisions with houses to raise the children who would become the Baby Boomers. Betty Bersinger noticed a white discarded store mannequin laying in a scraggly, undeveloped lot near the side walk, its top half separated from the bottom half. A closer look revealed two things. The discarded mannequin was actually the naked body of a woman who'd been cut cleanly in half, and the discovery would become one of the grisliest, most notorious murders ever committed in the United States. It's been some 70 years, and still--no one knows who did it.
AMERICAN GANGSTER: John Dillinger and Al Capone - 2 Books in 1 Featuring... *John Dillinger*Al Capone 2 Great Books in 1! John Dillinger During the great depression, banks were closing with great speed and taking customers' money with them. Nearly half of America's banks were forced to close during the crisis. Many citizens were without jobs or steady incomes. It was one of the worst economic climates in American history. The us/them mentality was stronger than ever as common people turned against the remaining banks, considering them to be heartless institutions that stole money from loyal customers while the American people suffered en masse. Outlaws like Bonnie and Clyde, and "Pretty Boy" Floyd became heroes in the eyes of the American people. These people rolled up to banks and demanded money; a feat that many destitute Americans dreamed they could do. The robbers were considered Robin Hood type characters; giving the evil, rich banks what they deserved after treating their customers so poorly. However, these thieves weren't stealing from the rich to give to the poor, as Robin Hood did; they were stealing from the rich to line their own pockets. Nevertheless, as newspapers continued to report on the exploits of the outlaws they became celebrities in their own right; as recognizable and idolized as any movie star. It was the perfect environment for the handsome, charming, and cunning John Dillinger to round up a gang of robbers and take the American banks by storm. Al Capone Although he ultimately became notorious as a crime boss engaged in bootlegging, gambling and various other illegal activities and was named by the Chicago Crime Commission as 'Public Enemy Number 1', Al Capone's beginnings were decidedly humble. Alphonse Gabriel Capone was born on 17th January 1899 in Brooklyn, New York City. Although many people turn to crime to escape their poor background, this wasn't really the case with Al Capone. His parents were respectable people who emigrated from Italy to Austria-Hungary (now Croatia) in 1893 and then by ship to the U.S. Father Gabriele was employed as a barber while mother Teresa worked for some time as a seamstress. When they arrived in America, they already had two sons and Teresa was pregnant with a third child. They lived initially in a squalid tenement building near the Navy Yard, a generally rough and noisy area although the family managed to remain normal and law-abiding. Al Capone was born the fourth of nine children, one of whom died at the age of one. This was the beginnings of America's most prolific gangster.
SERIAL KILLER STORIES VOLUME 4: Donald Henry Gaskins & Luis Garavito Featuring... *Donald Henry Gaskins*Luis Garavito 2 Great Books in 1! Donald Henry Gaskins Once described as "the meanest man in America", Donald Henry "Pee Wee" Gaskins is one of the most violent, horrific, yet lesser-known serial killers. Gaskins claimed to have killed over one hundred victims in his life-long stint as a serial killer. Gaskins was born to a young, single mother and experienced abuse, ridicule, and neglect, all of which create a perfect storm of future violent behavior and offending. Similar killers such as Henry Lee Lucas, Otis Toole, and many others came from a similar line of abuse and neglect. Gaskins has also been referred to as "the redneck Charles Manson" due to the similarities in their lives and statures. Along with holding several distinctive titles, Gaskins' story is also full of other crimes, littered with bodies, and pervasive violence. Luis Garavito Luis Alfredo Garavito Cubillos was born on the 25th of January in 1957. He is known as'The Beast' because he raped and murdered at least 140 young people. Based on the maps that he drew while he was in prison, investigators now believe that number could be closer to 300. Garavito was described by the media as "The worst serial murder in the world." When Garavito was finally captured, he was given the maximum penalty of 30 years in prison in Columbia. However, because he helped the Colombian police locate the bodies and he confessed to the crime, his sentence was reduced to 22 years. This is his gruesome, chilling story.
AMERICAN OUTLAWS VOLUME 2: John Dillinger & DB Cooper - 2 Books in 1 Featuring... *John Dillinger*DB Cooper 2 Great Books in 1! John Dillinger During the Great Depression, investment in American industry dropped dramatically, leading to a decline in the once-booming industry. This, in turn, lead to unemployment as plants and factories had to be shut down; leading further to a marked lack of spending by the American people. It is estimated that as many as 15 million Americans were out of work at this time. Banks were closing with great speed and taking customers' money with them. The us/them mentality was stronger than ever as common people turned against the remaining banks, considering them to be heartless institutions that stole money from loyal customers while the American people suffered en masse. Outlaws like Bonnie and Clyde, and "Pretty Boy" Floyd became heroes in the eyes of the American people. These people rolled up to banks and demanded money; a feat that many destitute Americans dreamed they could do. The robbers were considered Robin Hood type characters; giving the evil, rich banks what they deserved after treating their customers so poorly. It was the perfect environment for the handsome, charming, and cunning John Dillinger to round up a gang of robbers and take the American banks by storm. DB Cooper Over the years, the name D. B. Cooper has come up a few times, and the name itself has become rather infamous. For a name that isn't even the man's real name, or the real alias he used, it's seen more air time than most criminals. The real alias that the suspect used when purchasing his airline ticket was Dan Cooper, but there was an error in communication in the news studio used the wrong name and it caught on. The media epithet was used to refer to the man responsible for hijacking a Boeing 727 aircraft on November 24th of 1971. Witnesses stated that he seemed to be somewhere in his mid-40s and was quiet, while wearing an unassuming business suit with a white shirt and black tie. All thirty-six passengers and six crew members were unharmed and he left them alive after he got his money and jumped out of the plane. The FBI has investigated the case and an extensive manhunt was launched, but D. B. Cooper was never caught and the true identity of the man is still unknown, making this the only case of air piracy to go unsolved in the history of commercial aviation.
AMERICAN OUTLAWS VOLUME 1: Al Capone & Bonnie & Clyde - 2 Books in 1Featuring... *Al Capone*Bonnie & Clyde 2 Great Books in 1! Al Capone Although he ultimately became notorious as a crime boss engaged in bootlegging, gambling and various other illegal activities and was named by the Chicago Crime Commission as 'Public Enemy Number 1', AlCapone's beginnings were decidedly humble. Alphonse Gabriel Capone was born on 17th January 1899 in Brooklyn, New York City. Although many people turn to crime to escape their poor background, this wasn't really the case with Al Capone. His parents were respectable people who emigrated from Italy to Austria-Hungary (now Croatia) in 1893 and then by ship to the U.S. Father Gabriele was employed as a barber while mother Teresa worked for some time as a seamstress. When they arrived inAmerica, they already had two sons and Teresa was pregnant with a third child. They lived initially in a squalid tenement building near the Navy Yard, a generally rough and noisy area although the family managed to remain normal and law-abiding.Al Capone was born the fourth of nine children, one of whom died at the age of one. This is his story. Bonnie & Clyde There have been many notorious American criminals. These include figures such as Al Capone, the infamous gangster and bootlegger, and Billy the Kid, the outlaw and thief of the Wild West. However, two of the most famous American criminals of all time are Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, also known as Bonnie and Clyde. Travelling around the central and southern United States in a series of stolen cars, Bonnie and Clyde were the terror of store-owners and police alike. There are numerous tales about their exploits during the late 1920's and early 1930's, many of which have been embellished over the years. Bonnie and Clyde were famous for robbing stores at gun point. But they also preferred to drive the store owners many miles away and release them with travel money to get home, rather than shooting them. This clemency and humanity has meant that some people view Bonnie and Clyde as loveable outlaws, rather than evil criminals. Bonnie and Clyde also demonstrated their notorious criminal reputation and skill when they successfully broke into the most secure prison in Texas, Eastham Prison, releasing several prisoners in the process. The pair were viewed in many ways. Some thought they were Robin Hood heroes for 1930's America. Some thought that Bonnie and Clyde represent the ultimate romantic lovers, who remained loyal to each other throughout every hardship. Other people argue that the criminal fugitives were the archetype of amoral, vicious killers.
SUICIDE FOREST: The Mystery of Aokigahara: True Crime Stories At the base of Mount Fuji lies a location with such a dark history that many people consider it too forbidden a topic to discuss. For over 70 years, Aokigahara, Japan has been a source of mystery for both investigators and paranormal researchers. This beautiful stretch of unkempt woodland, while maintaining the illusion of beauty, harbours a secret which few people are willing to acknowledge. Aokigahara, known to many as the Sea of Trees, is the suicide capital of Japan. Every year, hundreds of people visit the forest with no intention of ever leaving. People who no longer wish to be a part of this world find solace in the isolation of Aokigahara, and willingly take their own lives against its backdrop of chaotic forestry. However, the legend of Aokigahara goes a lot further that simply being alluring scenery for suicide. Its lore is rooted in ancient legend, literature and a historical association with death. Its impact on Japanese culture has been so prominent that Japanese officials rarely acknowledge the forest's existence in an effort to disassociate it from its macabre infamy. But despite this, Aokigahara's prominence in not just Japanese culture, but world over, cannot be understated.
SERIAL KILLER STORIES VOLUME 1: Jeffrey Dahmer & Paul John Knowles - 2 Books in 1 Featuring... *Jeffrey Dahmer*Paul John Knowles 2 Great Books in 1! Jeffrey Dahmer Known as the Milwaukee Monster and the Milwaukee Cannibal, Jeffrey Dahmer was one of the most well-known and prolific serial killers in history. Dahmer terrorized the Wisconsin city for thirteen years murdering seventeen known victims from 1978 until his capture in 1991. The name Jeffrey Dahmer is synonymous with the phrase serial killer and stands out due to his victim profile, M.O., and the excessively violent and bloody nature of his crimes. The homosexual Dahmer was different in the sense that all of his victims were men compared to the vast majority of male serial killers who tend to be heterosexual, with female victims. Dahmer is also different in the sense that he showed some remorse for his crimes after his apprehension as well as realized what he'd done was wrong. Still, Jeffrey Dahmer is considered a real-life boogey man; a monster with the labels of: rapist, cannibal, murderer, and necrophilia. Over twenty years after his own murder in prison, the grisly story of Dahmer still equally fascinates and sickens those brave enough to look inside. Paul John Knowles Paul John Knowles, known as the Casanova Killer was the exact opposite of his legendary romantic namesake. One of the most unique killers of the twentieth century, Knowles terrorized the United States in a cross country murder spree from July to November 1974. Instead of wooing women, romancing them and leaving like his namesake the real-life Casanova, Knowles adding another step in the process; murder. There were some similarities between Paul Knowles and his namesake. Knowles was described as a "dreamboat" by a would-be victim and romantic partner. Although once she saw his true self behind the handsome face, she quickly changed her tune. Knowles was not the model of a classic serial killer who possessed outward normality and the facade of respectability. Instead, he was a ruthless, vicious rampage and spree killer with no regard for human life and no clear M.O. The victims of the Casanova Killer's spree were not just women. Knowles murdered men, women, and children of all ages.
TRUE CRIME OBSESSION: The True Crime Stories That Gripped The World Everyone loves a good murder story. Not in the sense that the people of the world want to see people murdered, but there is no better source for "car crash journalism" than the many stories of killers, rapists, and robbers that commit crimes around the world. Many of these men are strange or different, oddities that can be gawked at despite their terrible crimes. But some people commit crimes so monstrous or bizarre that they exceed even other criminals in their exposure. They often have unique personalities or tap into a societal fear, confirming the biases of the day through their actions. In the following chapters, we detail some of the biggest stories of the twentieth century. These criminals were not necessarily the most prolific or brutal in their actions, but something about their story resonated with the public of their nation. Their crimes were the top headlines for months as the people followed them through arrest, trial, and punishment.The existence of bizarre crimes is a natural occurrence. For as long as there are normal, mundane happenings in life, there will also be unspeakable atrocities which defy explanation going on at the same time. It is a terrifying concept which we have little individual control over, and this may be why we find such occurrences fascinating. This volume will cover some of the stories which have grasped the world by the throat and remained in our collective conscious until this day; whether that be for reasons of sheer brutality, cultural relevance or unique peculiarity. It is said that the truth is often stranger than fiction. The stories in this volume exist to prove this.
EDMUND KEMPER: The True Story of a Brutal American Serial KillerTerrible childhoods do not excuse murderous behavior. But it is worth noting that a lot of serial killers suffered dysfunctional and sometimes brutal home lives in their formative years. Ted Bundy did not know his biological father, was raised by grandparents and thought his mother was his sister, and both mother and son were reportedly both regularly beaten up by the man of the house. John Wayne Gacy is said to have had an alcoholic and abusive father. Charles Manson was born out of wedlock to a teenage runaway and had reportedly suffered neglect. Edmund Kemper III can join this wretched "club.
SERIAL KILLER STORIES VOLUME 5: William Bonin And Alexander Pichushkin - 2 Books in 1 Featuring... *William Bonin *Alexander Pichushkin 2 Great Books in 1! William Bonin America: home of the free, land of the brave. Thousands of screaming fans pack into baseball games, football (not soccer!) stadiums, and rock concerts. Americans like loud music, fast cars, and women with more plastic in them than the cutlery they use at Fourth of July picnics. But America has another claim to fame. Killers. Sure, the rest of the world has turned in some iconic killers, from Jack the Ripper to Osama Bin Laden. But killers and serial killers, in general, are as American as apple pie. The F.B.I. theorizes that there are anywhere between twenty-five and fifty serial killers active in the United States of America at any given time. They each murder an average of three people per year, and are active sometimes for decades. The F.B.I. goes on to clarify that a serial killer is defined as having killed two or more people in separate events and times. These arent crimes of passion, where someone murders someone during an argument, or after catching their lover in bed with someone else. These are planned and calculated with a cold-blooded efficiency that reminds one of black-eyed sharks, slicing silently through the water to ambush their prey. With all of that said, it appears as though the golden age of American serial killers is over. That crime has steadily fallen since the 1970s and 1980s. Sure theyre still around, men and (a few) women who take life after life with their knives and guns, but gone are the days of Bundy, Gacy, and their ilk. Well take a look at one more, one not everyone is familiar with, but a man who carved a bloody path through multiple years as the 70s gave way to the 80s. His name was William Bonin, and they called him The Freeway Killer. Alexander Pichushkin Born into a poor family in a cramped apartment in forgotten Moscow suburb Alexander Pichushkin would achieve something that none of his contemporaries in the Konkovo District would ever manage. His actions between 1992 and 2006 ensured that his name would go down in history. To some he is the Bitsevsky Park Maniac. To others he is the Chessboard Killer. To the people he grew up with he is Alexander Sasha Pichushkin an ordinary boy who would become one of Russias most feared serial killers. After his father left Alexander Pichushkin grew up in a single parent family. Initially a shy child a playground accident turned him into an angry young man, unable to control his temper. This event also helped to turn Pichushkin into an outsider. As the child became increasingly unhappy his mother, Natasha, ran out of options. It was then that her father, Alexander Pichushkin's grandfather, stepped in. For the next few years Pichushkin lived with his grandfather and learnt how to be a man. He also learnt how to play chess and drink vodka. After the death of his beloved grandfather and loyal pet dog Pichushkin found himself to be increasingly isolated. By now he was once again living in a cramped apartment with his mother and half-sister. During this period Pichushkin took to drinking heavily and looking at pornography. Itis reported that he also found enjoyment in scaring the young children who played in the nearby Bitsevsky Park. A few months after his 18th birthday Alexander Pichushkin committed his first murder, brutally killing a school friend, Mikhail Odichuk. Despite investigating the police did not have enough evidence to charge Pichushkin so he was allowed to go free. This is the true story of these brutal events, which later earned Pichushkin the label 'The Chessboard Killer'.
UNSPEAKABLE EVIL VOLUME 2: Garavito, Pichushkin, Cullen - 3 Books in 1 Featuring... *Garavito*Pichushkin*Cullen 3 Great Books in 1! Garavito Luis Alfredo Garavito Cubillos was born on the 25th of January in 1957. He is known as 'The Beast' because he raped and murdered at least 140 young people. Based on the maps that he drew while he was in prison, investigators now believe that number could be closer to 300. Garavito was described by the media as "The worst serial murder in the world." When Garavito was finally captured, he was given the maximum penalty of 30 years in prison in Columbia. However, because he helped the Colombian police locate the bodies and he confessed to the crime, his sentence was reduced to 22 years. Garavito did not just prey on anyone. He attacked children that were between the ages of 8 and 16, the most innocent of people. He would rape them, torture them, kill them and then dismember them. In 1999 Garavito confessed to killing 140 children and was under investigation for murdering another 172. Out of those 172, he was convicted of murdering 138. The other cases are still pending. After being convicted of the other 138 cases of murder, 1 year 10 months and 22 days were added to his sentence. Pichushkin Born into a poor family in a cramped apartment in forgotten Moscow suburb Alexander Pichushkin would achieve something that none of his contemporaries in the Konkovo District would ever manage. His actions between 1992 and 2006 ensured that his name would go down in history. To some he is the Bitsevsky Park Maniac. To others he is the Chessboard Killer. To the people he grew up with he is Alexander Sasha Pichushkin an ordinary boy who would become one of Russias most feared serial killers. After his father left Alexander Pichushkin grew up in a single parent family. Initially a shy child a playground accident turned him into an angry young man, unable to control his temper. After the death of his beloved grandfather and loyal pet dog Pichushkin found himself to be increasingly isolated. By now he was once again living in a cramped apartment with his mother and half-sister. During this period Pichushkin took to drinking heavily and looking at pornography. It is reported that he also found enjoyment in scaring the young children who played in the nearby Bitsevsky Park. A few months after his 18th birthday Alexander Pichushkin committed his first murder, brutally killing a school friend, Mikhail Odichuk. Despite investigating the police did not have enough evidence to charge Pichushkin so he was allowed to go free. Cullen Charles Edmund Cullen is a former nurse who is considered to be the most prolific serial killer in New Jersey history and possibly also in American history. Charles Edmund Cullen was born the youngest of eight children into a large New Jersey family. His childhood was largely an unhappy one, his father died when he was a few months old and Cullen was bullied throughout his schooling. Charles Edmund Cullen was still a young child when he made his first suicide attempt. It was far from being his last. After losing his mother in a car accident Cullen dropped out of high school and joined the Navy. Here he trained as a ballistic missiles technician. However just as he had found as a schoolboy Cullen struggled to fit in and was considered something of a misfit. During this period his mental health became increasingly unstable. Shortly after the birth of his first daughter and the death of his brother Cullen killed his first known victim by means of lethal injection. Despite numerous concerns over his behavior and while Cullens mental health continued to deteriorate, including further suicide attempts, he was allowed to continue working in a series of hospitals. This led to as many as 40 people losing their lives.
MURDER MYSTERIES COLLECTION: JonBenet Ramsay and Amanda Knox - 2 Books in 1 Featuring... *JonBenet Ramsay*Amanda Knox 2 Great Books in 1! JonBenet Ramsay JonBenet Ramsey, a name that is still known in every household across the USA - starting in 1996 and now burned in the minds of everyone over the last 20 years. And yet, no one knows who killed her. It destroyed the lives of the family, lives in the community, destroyed friendships, hurt the town of Boulder, and made media with all their lies and leaky news stories nothing but a circus. It is the fear every parent holds in their heart about their children. No matter how much you protect your child, it seems it is never enough. Evil seems to lurk at every corner and sometimes in your own home in the basement. Amanda Knox On November 1st 2007, a murder took place in Perugia, Italy which would become one of most high-profile cases in recent history. Meredith Kercher, a beautiful, bright, 21-year-old student from England, was found murdered in her apartment under circumstances which, on first glance, appear suspicious. The case has been referred to as the "trial of the century" by multiple high-profile news sources, and has since gone onto inspire two major films, several books and thousands of journalistic pieces regarding the incident. The case has been noted as an example of the press, media and authorities manipulating the obtained information in order to fit the narrative they would prefer to pursue. Amanda Knox, a 20-year-old student who shared an apartment with Kercher, was the target of authorities of who to pin the blame of Kercher's murder on. Shortly after the discovery of Kercher's body, Amanda Knox, along with her boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito, and the owner of the bar where Knox worked, Patrick Lumumba, were arrested. Amanda Knox and Meredith Kercher suffered a strained relationship, yet this seems to be the only motive which police have come to base Knox's murder of Kercher on. Very little else exists in order to place Knox as a guilty party, however this is not the story that the media and police want us to believe.
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