页数： 208 到书日期： 1900-1-1 上传日期： 2026-4-3

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英文简介: Few television science fiction series have had the enduring appeal of the original, late 1970s Battlestar Galactica. Despite lasting only one season (1978-1979), almost half a century later Battlestar remains a cultural touchstone and major influence on genre productions in a variety of media. For all its popularity, however, Battlestar remains a largely unstudied series, with relatively few resources available for those interested in learning more about the show, including both its development and its afterlife.

This companion is the definitive resource for fans of the series. It contains all the essential facts that fans would expect, such as plot and other details of each episode, but uniquely also explores the scholarly and philosophical influences on the series. Battlestar Galactica borrows extensively from classical mythology and biblical sources, as well as from myths and folklore associated with nation-building and the timeless wonder of travel stories. In many regards, Battlestar is nothing less than an Aeneid in outer space, telling the story of how an exiled, defeated people seeks a return to their ancestral home, surmounting countless perils along the way. Fratantuono brings his expertise in classical mythology and ancient history to bear on the series.

There are new interviews with stars Dirk Benedict (Lt. Starbuck) and Cathey Paine (the voice of Galactica’s computer, C.O.R.A). Comprehensive information is provided on series merchandise, a concise overview of the short-lived Galactica, 1980), and the connection of the series to Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. There is no comparable guide available.

页数： 224 到书日期： 1900-1-1 上传日期： 2026-4-3

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英文简介: The Hammersmith Nude Murders is the name of a series of six murders in West London, England, in 1964 and 1965. The victims, all sex workers, were found undressed in or near the River Thames. Two earlier murders, committed in West London in 1959 and 1963, have also been linked by some investigators to the same perpetrator.

There have been at least eight other publications covering these crimes, with speculation about who was responsible, but none conclusively identifying any individual.

Despite intense media interest and one of the biggest manhunts in Scotland Yard’s history, the case is unsolved. Forensic evidence gathered at the time is believed to have been destroyed or lost.

In this book the authors have identified a viable new suspect who had the Method, Motive and Opportunity to have committed these murders. He was a minder in the illegal drinking dens, both The Tennis Club and The Jazz Club, a taxi driver from Notting Hill who in 1964 moved to a flat at 3 Amelia House off Queen Caroline Street just half a mile from where Hannah Tailford was found in The Thames, he rubbed shoulders with the last 5 victims, whose Fiancé was a hairdresser to at least five of the victims and who enjoyed forced deep fellation; a fetish that the lead officer, Chief Superintendent John Du Rose identified as the cause of asphyxiation to each of the victims.

页数： 232 到书日期： 1900-1-1 上传日期： 2026-4-3

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英文简介: On an August evening in 2002, two little girls named Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman set out to buy sweets, but they never returned home… The last person to see them was Ian Huntley, a man who had seamlessly integrated himself into the fabric of a new community under false pretences.

With an alibi from his girlfriend, Maxine Carr, the truth of their disappearance remained a mystery - until a large-scale investigation unfolded over the following weeks which would reveal horror after horror.

This narrative dives into one of the most extensive police searches in British history, capturing the heart-gripping grief and trauma that ripped through families and communities for decades to come. Explore the psyche of Huntley and Carr through expert analyses, as this chilling account unravels the complexities of human behaviour and sordid pasts.

Discover the haunting true story behind the sensationalised headlines, where innocence met depravity and lives remain irrevocably changed.

页数： 224 到书日期： 1900-1-1 上传日期： 2026-4-3

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英文简介: During the 20th Century, unarmed Scotland Yard detectives and their uniform counterparts needed to be physically tough and fearless, given the ruthless, armed criminals they confronted.

In this thrilling book, the author draws on archival correspondence and first-hand experiences from his contemporaries. ‘Pat the Cat’ was a detective who was awarded a British Empire Medal for gallantry after surviving a fusillade of shots from an escaped convict and was awarded a Bar to the medal, four years later after being severely injured, when thwarting an armed robbery.

We learn of police officers who, despite being shot, went on to arrest the gunman, plus the Flying Squad detective who dismantled a ticking IRA bomb, primed to detonate outside Scotland Yard.

PC Reggie Grose won a George Medal for rescuing a group, trapped in a building during the Blitz and after wartime service with No. 3 Commando, returned to undertake hazardous duties as an undercover officer with the secretive Ghost Squad. Detective Sergeant Ryland only survived being killed by sticking his thumb between the hammer and the percussion cap of his assailant’s revolver and when an army deserter fired shots at the police, he was caught with the assistance of Police Dog, Rex III and a detective’s truncheon. Two officers tackled a mentally deranged axeman on a roof, 50 feet above street level, warding off his attack with a pig-bin lid – these and many other tales of outstanding bravery await the reader in the pages of Scotland Yard’s Bravest and Best.

页数： 264 到书日期： 1900-1-1 上传日期： 2026-4-3

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英文简介: The murder of Emily Beilby Kaye in 1924 was a crime of shocking brutality. Her body, having been dismembered, was found scattered, and her killer’s capture and subsequent trial unraveled under the glare of public scrutiny. Despite its notoriety at the time and its role in shaping modern forensic investigation, this case has been largely overlooked in dedicated true crime accounts. This book investigates the infamous ‘Second Crumbles Murder’ with fresh eyes, drawing on archival material, trial transcripts, memoirs of investigators, and contemporary press reports. It explores the intense human drama, involving an apparently charming male protagonist, along with the gruesome details that captivated the nation, and the forensic breakthroughs – including the introduction of the ‘Murder Bag’ – that left a lasting legacy. For true crime enthusiasts and history buffs alike, this is the definitive account of a crime that shocked 1920s Britain and continues to fascinate today.

页数： 192 到书日期： 1900-1-1 上传日期： 2026-4-3

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英文简介: In the turbulent heart of fourteenth-century England, the line between law and lawlessness was perilously thin.

This compelling narrative uncovers the true story of the Coterel family — a lesser gentry household whose name became synonymous with criminal enterprise in medieval Derbyshire. Drawing on extensive archival sources, the book traces the rise of James Coterel and his brothers, exploring how social disruption, famine, and war shaped their transformation from respected landholders to leaders of one of the era’s most notorious gangs.

Through vivid accounts of extortion, armed raids, kidnapping, murder and alliances with figures from every stratum of society, The Coterel Gang’s Reign of Terror exposes the brutal realities of medieval crime and justice. Far from the romanticised legends of outlaws, the Coterel gang’s story is one of opportunism, survival, and adaptation in a world where official authority was fragile and local loyalties ran deep.

Discover how the Coterels navigated shifting allegiances, manipulated legal systems, and built networks that reached from the village church to the king’s own courts. Their exploits offer a rare window into the everyday violence, corruption, and resilience of medieval England.

页数： 224 到书日期： 1900-1-1 上传日期： 2026-4-3

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英文简介: Even while the frontiers of the Wild West were being fought over, its myth was being forged. Sometimes this was in the form of incredibly popular pulp novels, on others the likes of the hugely successful Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show that even toured Europe and delighted monarchs. By the turn of the 20th Century, just as the era was being consigned to history, motion pictures began telling these stories in a new medium. Some of the early films were supervised by the very legends of the old west the movie was about. The era of the western was born.

Some of the most important films of the 20th century were westerns. Many of Hollywood’s brightest stars regularly played cowboys and for decades, the simple western was a guaranteed way to make money and fill a movie theatre.

Like every art form, over the years the western evolved. At times it was as wholesome as apple pie. There were times when it redefined cinema in terms of scope and storytelling. In other decades it created great anxiety about levels of violence and moral nihilism. The genre has been used to entertain, reveal the plight of indigenous peoples, explore racism, sexism and even homophobia. There have been westerns that have been analogies for the perils of McCarthyism. A few have been heaped with awards and critical acclaim, others were reviled by critics (and sometimes even their own studio) only to go on and be massive box office successes. Lines, images and scores from westerns have seeped into pop culture.

Today the western no longer dominates cinemas as it once did but they are still hugely popular. Once again they have evolved with the times, becoming hit video games or massively popular shows on TV or streaming services.

页数： 208 到书日期： 1900-1-1 上传日期： 2026-4-3

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英文简介: For over 40 years the Super Mario franchise has been putting smiles on the faces of kids and adults alike all around the world. More than just the plucky mascot of Japanese video game publisher Nintendo though, Mario has and continues to lead the way when it comes to innovation and most of all fun times.

This book will take you on an exciting trip back through the series long-running history, exploring each game to feature the famed plumber (or one of his co-stars) kicking off with his 1985 debut in the arcade hit Donkey Kong. Along the way you’ll read about his unforgettable platforming adventures, countless exploits in the likes of go-karting, tennis, golf, baseball, partying and paper (to name a few) and even his breakout onto both the Hollywood and theme park scenes. Mama Mia! Mario certainly has been busy, hasn’t he?

In this comprehensive book, you’ll find well over 200 video games covering everything from the biggest and most famed hits to forgotten or surprising spin-offs. With each accompanied by eye-catching screenshots and fascinating facts, whether you’re a long-term Super Mario fan keen to take a nostalgic, block-smashing trip down memory lane or a newer visitor to the Mushroom Kingdom, eager to see what exciting adventures await, this book is for you.

页数： 216 到书日期： 1900-1-1 上传日期： 2026-4-3

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英文简介: Justice is the foundation of any civilised society, but what happens when the system designed to protect the innocent in fact condemns them? In this book, Phil Drake exposes cases and consequences of wrongful convictions from around the world and across decades, revealing how coerced confessions, corrupt investigations, and flawed forensic science have sent innocent people to prison while the guilty remain free.

From cases of police misconduct to the aftermath of overturned convictions and the unanswered questions left behind, this book takes a hard look at the human cost of legal failures from all perspectives. Examining many cases and using expert insights, The World’s Biggest Miscarriages of Justice forces us to confront human fallibility, from the well-intentioned yet misguided to the downright malevolent and the pressing need for accountability and reform.

页数： 248 到书日期： 1900-1-1 上传日期： 2026-4-3

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英文简介: How did a petite dancer from a Welsh mining town become a killer in wartime London? Set against the chaos of the Second World War, Wartime London’s ’Bonnie and Clyde’ unravels the gripping true crime story of Betty Jones and Karl Hulten, whose crime spree led to tragedy and infamy. Betty’s life, shaped by poverty, upheaval, and trauma, took a dark turn when war erupted. After surviving assault, rejection, and a violent marriage, she fled to London from Wales, seeking glamour but found herself ensnared in a shadowy world of striptease dancing, black-market dealings, and fleeting romances. In 1944, she crossed paths with Karl Hulten, a charming yet volatile American deserter, and together they embarked on a reckless spree culminating in the fatal shooting of a taxi driver, a case that would be dubbed the ’Cleft Chin Murder.’ Drawing from newly uncovered evidence, police records, court transcripts, and first-hand accounts, this narrative delves into Betty’s transformation and the media frenzy that followed. Was she a cold-blooded killer or a pawn in a destructive partnership? And what became of her after she narrowly escaped execution? Wartime London’s ’Bonnie and Clyde’ is a haunting tale of crime, justice, and redemption, exploring gender roles, societal attitudes, and the profound impact of war on those living in its shadow. It challenges readers to question how far circumstances and choices shape those who kill, and whether justice was truly served in a case where all were victims.