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The Mafia Encyclopedia, third edition offers an unflinching survey of the mob`s most influential personalities; their power struggles, crimes and rackets; and their unique culture and jaragon. Completely updated to cover the five main Mafia families, the history of the Mafia, current cases, internat... More

Sifakis provides a fascinating survey of the mob's most influential perpetrators and personalities, including their hangouts and hideaways, their plays for power, their schemes and crimes, and their unique culture and jargon.Organized crime is the greatest criminal phenomenon of our time. From Al Ca... More

The definitive guideto the language of the criminal world, explaining the words and phrases thatcrooks and felons use to describe themselves, their associates, their victims,and crimes. Some of the terms are in general use by the public, while others areexclusive to specific criminal settings and pe... More

/Carl Sifakis In 1980, Rosie Ruiz ran one of the top times in the New York City Marathon by secretly taking the subway! In 1844, a balloon crossed the Atlantic in an unprecedented three days, an invention of a sales hungry newspaperman. And in 1915, Fritz Kreisler became one of America'sbest known v... More

A veteran crime reporter details the most fascinating, shocking, and despicable crimes perpetrated by celebrities or committed against them. From the scandal surrounding Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle to the mysterious case of Lizzie Borden, more than 80 detailed entries push celebrities out of the limelig... More

/Carl Sifakis In 1980, Rosie Ruiz ran one of the top times in the New York City Marathon by secretly taking the subway! In 1844, a balloon crossed the Atlantic in an unprecedented three days, an invention of a sales hungry newspaperman. And in 1915, Fritz Kreisler became one of America'sbest known v... More

The United States currently holds the highest incarceration rate per capita of allWestern nations. There are more than 2 million men and women incarcerated in the U.S.The United States currently holds the highest incarceration rate per capita of allWestern nations. There are more than 2 million men ... More

Throughout the history of crime in America, there have been cases and criminals that have left law enforcement agents and the public scratching their heads. From the Astor Place riots to the Zodiac Killer, more than 190 detailed entries offer an intriguing survey of some of America's most bizarre cr... More

Praise for previous editions: This edition of "Maps On File"® retains the clear, concise layout of previous editions...an ideal addition to middle and high school libraries. Each map is reproducible, ensuring that the volume will be used frequently., American Reference Books Annual ...definitely... More

Dr. Carl Sagan takes us on a great reading adventure, offering his vivid and startling insight into the brain of man and beast, the origin of human intelligence, the function of our most haunting legends--and their amazing links to recent discoveries."A history of the human brain from the big bang, ... More