Author: Jacques Steenkamp
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1770228187
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
New edition includes the sentencing and identifies Don Steenkamp as the murderer for the first time ... Just after dusk on Good Friday, 6 April 2012, the peace and quiet permeating the small Northern Cape town of Griekwastad was disrupted when a young teenage boy sped into town in his father’s Isuzu bakkie and screeched to a halt in front of the town’s nearly deserted police station to announce that his parents and sister had been brutally shot and killed on the family farm, Naauwhoek Based on interviews with all the role-players, including the investigating officers on the case, the forensic and ballistic experts, and family and friends of the deceased, this is the riveting account of what really happened on Naauwhoek farm on that fateful day, as told by the reporter who first broke the story ...
The Griekwastad Murders
Author: Jacques Steenkamp
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1770228187
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
New edition includes the sentencing and identifies Don Steenkamp as the murderer for the first time ... Just after dusk on Good Friday, 6 April 2012, the peace and quiet permeating the small Northern Cape town of Griekwastad was disrupted when a young teenage boy sped into town in his father’s Isuzu bakkie and screeched to a halt in front of the town’s nearly deserted police station to announce that his parents and sister had been brutally shot and killed on the family farm, Naauwhoek Based on interviews with all the role-players, including the investigating officers on the case, the forensic and ballistic experts, and family and friends of the deceased, this is the riveting account of what really happened on Naauwhoek farm on that fateful day, as told by the reporter who first broke the story ...
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1770228187
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
New edition includes the sentencing and identifies Don Steenkamp as the murderer for the first time ... Just after dusk on Good Friday, 6 April 2012, the peace and quiet permeating the small Northern Cape town of Griekwastad was disrupted when a young teenage boy sped into town in his father’s Isuzu bakkie and screeched to a halt in front of the town’s nearly deserted police station to announce that his parents and sister had been brutally shot and killed on the family farm, Naauwhoek Based on interviews with all the role-players, including the investigating officers on the case, the forensic and ballistic experts, and family and friends of the deceased, this is the riveting account of what really happened on Naauwhoek farm on that fateful day, as told by the reporter who first broke the story ...
The De Zalze Murders
Author: Julian Jansen
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780624082149
Category : Homicide
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780624082149
Category : Homicide
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
Perfect Weekend
Author: Dominique Herman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781919688817
Category : Celebrities
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781919688817
Category : Celebrities
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
The Murder of Vincent Van Gogh
Author: Nick van der Leek
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781981076482
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Vincent van Gogh is the world's most popular and expensive artist, the father of modern art, and yet no one really knows how he died, when, how or where. If he didn't commit suicide, what happened?If Vincent did commit suicide, why would the master of expressionism fail to express himself on his own death? Why would a man whose art, beloved for its effusiveness, remain mum on this most primary of primary motives; why not reveal his motives for snuffing out his own yellow flame?Why would someone who wrote so many letters - 830 that we know of, at a rate of almost a letter a day - fail to write a suicide note on the day of his death? Why would anyone who wanted to escape his painful existence, shoot himself in the stomach, only to endure an agonising 30 hour exit?Why did Vincent cut off his ear, and how much ear did really he cut off? Does the calculus hold, that the bigger the piece of severed ear, the more tortured, the more mad, the artist must be in the eyes of the world?Why was Vincent such a tortured artist? What is the modern medical diagnosis for his particular brand of mental illness?"We want to inflate the various theories into bulging balloons, float them alongside one another and then reach for the true crime needle. The process of popping the unlikelier versions dogging Vincent's story, fundamental as it may be to the popular museum and PR narrative, must be balanced by the synthesis of a new version, a new integrated picture of what happened that has never been painted before..."In The Murder of Vincent van Gogh true crime maestro Nick van der Leek does what few have done in over a century of feverish postulations - he blows away the murk and reveals the motive behind the most beloved artist's unhappy end, and does so in expressive, crystal clear detail.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781981076482
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Vincent van Gogh is the world's most popular and expensive artist, the father of modern art, and yet no one really knows how he died, when, how or where. If he didn't commit suicide, what happened?If Vincent did commit suicide, why would the master of expressionism fail to express himself on his own death? Why would a man whose art, beloved for its effusiveness, remain mum on this most primary of primary motives; why not reveal his motives for snuffing out his own yellow flame?Why would someone who wrote so many letters - 830 that we know of, at a rate of almost a letter a day - fail to write a suicide note on the day of his death? Why would anyone who wanted to escape his painful existence, shoot himself in the stomach, only to endure an agonising 30 hour exit?Why did Vincent cut off his ear, and how much ear did really he cut off? Does the calculus hold, that the bigger the piece of severed ear, the more tortured, the more mad, the artist must be in the eyes of the world?Why was Vincent such a tortured artist? What is the modern medical diagnosis for his particular brand of mental illness?"We want to inflate the various theories into bulging balloons, float them alongside one another and then reach for the true crime needle. The process of popping the unlikelier versions dogging Vincent's story, fundamental as it may be to the popular museum and PR narrative, must be balanced by the synthesis of a new version, a new integrated picture of what happened that has never been painted before..."In The Murder of Vincent van Gogh true crime maestro Nick van der Leek does what few have done in over a century of feverish postulations - he blows away the murk and reveals the motive behind the most beloved artist's unhappy end, and does so in expressive, crystal clear detail.
Spritz
Author: Talia Baiocchi
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
ISBN: 160774886X
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
A narrative-driven book on the surprising history and current revival of spritz cocktails (a wine-based drink served as an aperitif), with 50 recipes, including both historical classics and modern updates. From Milan to Los Angeles, Venice to New York, the spritz—Italy’s bitter and bubbly aperitivo cocktail—has become synonymous with a leisurely, convivial golden hour. But the spritz is more than just an early evening cocktail—it’s a style of drinking. In Spritz, Talia Baiocchi and Leslie Pariseau trace the drink’s origins to ancient Rome, uncover its unlikely history and culture, explore the evolution of aperitivo throughout Northern Italy, and document the spritz’s revival around the world. From regional classics to modern variations, Spritz includes dozens of recipes from some of America’s most lauded bartenders, a guide to building a spritz bar, and a collection of food recipes for classic Italian snacks to pair alongside.
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
ISBN: 160774886X
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
A narrative-driven book on the surprising history and current revival of spritz cocktails (a wine-based drink served as an aperitif), with 50 recipes, including both historical classics and modern updates. From Milan to Los Angeles, Venice to New York, the spritz—Italy’s bitter and bubbly aperitivo cocktail—has become synonymous with a leisurely, convivial golden hour. But the spritz is more than just an early evening cocktail—it’s a style of drinking. In Spritz, Talia Baiocchi and Leslie Pariseau trace the drink’s origins to ancient Rome, uncover its unlikely history and culture, explore the evolution of aperitivo throughout Northern Italy, and document the spritz’s revival around the world. From regional classics to modern variations, Spritz includes dozens of recipes from some of America’s most lauded bartenders, a guide to building a spritz bar, and a collection of food recipes for classic Italian snacks to pair alongside.
Grave Murder
Author: Jana van der Merwe
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1770227776
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
She is a petite, innocent-looking young woman with fantasies of skinning and flaying human skin. He is a diagnosed schizophrenic who fantasises about committing cold-blooded murder. When they meet, they will plan and execute one of the most horrific crimes ever documented in this country. In April 2011, the sleepy gold-mining town of Welkom was deeply shocked when the dismembered, decapitated body of Michael van Eck was discovered buried in a shallow grave on the outskirts of the local cemetery. Was this a muti murder, the work of a deranged madman or part of a satanic ritual? For the investigators and psychologists involved, the mystery only deepened when a seemingly unlikely arrest was made: a soft-spoken girl next door and her intelligent, devoted fiancé. Joining forces with some of the country’s most specialised experts in the occult and psychopathy, Lieutenant Ogies Nel of the Welkom Detective Unit and her colleagues in the South African Police Service unravelled one of the most brutal psychologically motivated murders ever committed in South Africa’s crime history. As they uncovered the evidence, they exposed a most heinous deed, alarmingly similar to the crimes committed by serial killer Ed Gein, who had a preference for flaying his victims’ skin. Grave Murder is the chilling account of how appearances can be very deceptive – how those who might seem innocent and harmless on the outside may hide some dark, disturbing secrets that are just waiting to be revealed.
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1770227776
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
She is a petite, innocent-looking young woman with fantasies of skinning and flaying human skin. He is a diagnosed schizophrenic who fantasises about committing cold-blooded murder. When they meet, they will plan and execute one of the most horrific crimes ever documented in this country. In April 2011, the sleepy gold-mining town of Welkom was deeply shocked when the dismembered, decapitated body of Michael van Eck was discovered buried in a shallow grave on the outskirts of the local cemetery. Was this a muti murder, the work of a deranged madman or part of a satanic ritual? For the investigators and psychologists involved, the mystery only deepened when a seemingly unlikely arrest was made: a soft-spoken girl next door and her intelligent, devoted fiancé. Joining forces with some of the country’s most specialised experts in the occult and psychopathy, Lieutenant Ogies Nel of the Welkom Detective Unit and her colleagues in the South African Police Service unravelled one of the most brutal psychologically motivated murders ever committed in South Africa’s crime history. As they uncovered the evidence, they exposed a most heinous deed, alarmingly similar to the crimes committed by serial killer Ed Gein, who had a preference for flaying his victims’ skin. Grave Murder is the chilling account of how appearances can be very deceptive – how those who might seem innocent and harmless on the outside may hide some dark, disturbing secrets that are just waiting to be revealed.
The Idea of Nation
Author: Keith Hitchins
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nationalism
Languages : ro
Pages : 232
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nationalism
Languages : ro
Pages : 232
Book Description
Oilcraft
Author: Robert Vitalis
Publisher: Stanford University Press
ISBN: 1503612341
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
“A valuable addition to the new wave of critical studies on the history of oil and energy policy”—and a bracing corrective to longstanding myths (James M. Gustafson, Diplomatic History). Conventional wisdom tells us that the US military presence in the Persian Gulf is what guarantees American access to oil; that the “special” relationship with Saudi Arabia is necessary to stabilize an otherwise volatile market; and that these assumptions in turn provide Washington enormous leverage over Europe and Asia. But the conventional wisdom is wrong. Robert Vitalis debunks the myths of “oilcraft”, a line of magical thinking closer to witchcraft than statecraft. Oil is a commodity like any other: bought, sold, and subject to market forces. Vitalis exposes the suspect fears of oil scarcity and investigates the geopolitical impact of these false beliefs. In particular, Vitalis shows how we can reconsider the question of the US-Saudi special relationship, which confuses and traps many into unnecessarily accepting what they imagine is a devil’s bargain. Freeing ourselves from the spell of oilcraft won’t be easy, but the benefits make it essential.
Publisher: Stanford University Press
ISBN: 1503612341
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
“A valuable addition to the new wave of critical studies on the history of oil and energy policy”—and a bracing corrective to longstanding myths (James M. Gustafson, Diplomatic History). Conventional wisdom tells us that the US military presence in the Persian Gulf is what guarantees American access to oil; that the “special” relationship with Saudi Arabia is necessary to stabilize an otherwise volatile market; and that these assumptions in turn provide Washington enormous leverage over Europe and Asia. But the conventional wisdom is wrong. Robert Vitalis debunks the myths of “oilcraft”, a line of magical thinking closer to witchcraft than statecraft. Oil is a commodity like any other: bought, sold, and subject to market forces. Vitalis exposes the suspect fears of oil scarcity and investigates the geopolitical impact of these false beliefs. In particular, Vitalis shows how we can reconsider the question of the US-Saudi special relationship, which confuses and traps many into unnecessarily accepting what they imagine is a devil’s bargain. Freeing ourselves from the spell of oilcraft won’t be easy, but the benefits make it essential.
Human Chromosomes
Author: Orlando J. Miller
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461301394
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
The fourth edition of this well-known text provides students, researchers and technicians in the area of medicine, genetics and cell biology with a concise, understandable introduction to the structure and behavior of human chromosomes. This new edition continues to cover both basic and up-to-date material on normal and defective chromosomes, yet is particularly strengthened by the complete revision of the material on the molecular genetics of chromosomes and chromosomal defects. The mapping and molecular analysis of chromosomes is one of the most exciting and active areas of modern biomedical research, and this book will be invaluable to scientists, students, technicians and physicians with an interest in the function and dysfunction of chromosomes.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461301394
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
The fourth edition of this well-known text provides students, researchers and technicians in the area of medicine, genetics and cell biology with a concise, understandable introduction to the structure and behavior of human chromosomes. This new edition continues to cover both basic and up-to-date material on normal and defective chromosomes, yet is particularly strengthened by the complete revision of the material on the molecular genetics of chromosomes and chromosomal defects. The mapping and molecular analysis of chromosomes is one of the most exciting and active areas of modern biomedical research, and this book will be invaluable to scientists, students, technicians and physicians with an interest in the function and dysfunction of chromosomes.
The Craven Silence
Author: Nick van der Leek
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781540325280
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Nobody knows who killed JonBen�t Ramsey. Despite the efforts of Colorado's legendary super sleuth Lou Smit, the JonBen�t Ramsey case has - to the present date - defied demystification. Smit, who cracked over 200 cases and had a 90% success record, devoted the last years of his life to finding JonBen�t's killer. Smit died in 2010 having failed to solve this confounding case. 6 years later, despite massive media attention and widespread public scrutiny the most famous of cold cases remains unsolved.Now two rising stars of the true crime genre have put their heads together for their toughest assignment yet. "The caseload involved is colossal. It's overwhelming. At times I've felt like I was drowning; literally dying while I was investigating this case. I haven't felt anything as bad on any other case; that should indicate what we're dealing with here." - Nick van der Leek, PhotojournalistBut The Craven Silence is more than just an investigation into the murder of a beautiful little girl, it's an investigation into the very basements of the human condition. To genuinely probe the cold desecration of our common humanity, the authors move through the veneers of winter and Christmas to deeper and darker places."I can understand how this case obsessed Smit but ultimately it defeated him and just about everyone else. We're trying to avoid getting bogged down or lost inside this twenty year old story; we're trying to find something no one else has and when we do, stay humble." - Lisa Wilson, bestselling author and bloggerIn The Craven Silence the authors have burrowed behind Boulder's chummy bureaucracy in search of not one murderer, but several...
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781540325280
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Nobody knows who killed JonBen�t Ramsey. Despite the efforts of Colorado's legendary super sleuth Lou Smit, the JonBen�t Ramsey case has - to the present date - defied demystification. Smit, who cracked over 200 cases and had a 90% success record, devoted the last years of his life to finding JonBen�t's killer. Smit died in 2010 having failed to solve this confounding case. 6 years later, despite massive media attention and widespread public scrutiny the most famous of cold cases remains unsolved.Now two rising stars of the true crime genre have put their heads together for their toughest assignment yet. "The caseload involved is colossal. It's overwhelming. At times I've felt like I was drowning; literally dying while I was investigating this case. I haven't felt anything as bad on any other case; that should indicate what we're dealing with here." - Nick van der Leek, PhotojournalistBut The Craven Silence is more than just an investigation into the murder of a beautiful little girl, it's an investigation into the very basements of the human condition. To genuinely probe the cold desecration of our common humanity, the authors move through the veneers of winter and Christmas to deeper and darker places."I can understand how this case obsessed Smit but ultimately it defeated him and just about everyone else. We're trying to avoid getting bogged down or lost inside this twenty year old story; we're trying to find something no one else has and when we do, stay humble." - Lisa Wilson, bestselling author and bloggerIn The Craven Silence the authors have burrowed behind Boulder's chummy bureaucracy in search of not one murderer, but several...