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This reference guide documents white-collar crimes by individuals and businesses over the past 150 years, offering the most comprehensive array…
of documents and interpretations available. From Gilded Age railroad scandals to the muckraking period and from the Savings and Loan debacle to corporate fallout during the recent economic meltdown, some individuals and companies have chosen to take the low road to achieve "the American dream." While these offenders throughout modern history may have lacked ethics, morals, or good judgment, they certainly were not wanting in terms of creativity. White-Collar and Corporate Crime: A Documentary and Reference Guide traces the fascinating history of white-collar and corporate criminal behavior from the 1800s through the 2010 passage of the Dodd-Frank financial reform measure. Author Gilbert Geis scrutinizes more than a century of episodes involving corporate corruption and other self-serving behaviors that violate antitrust laws, bribery statutes, and fraud laws. The various attempts made by authorities to rein in greed and the methods employed by wrongdoers to evade these controls are also discussed and evaluated.Curious cases: hijinks, heists, mysteries, and more
By Rebecca Valley. 2022
"Introduce middle-grade readers to the intriguing and exciting history of true crime, including capers, stories, unsolved crimes, daring escapes, famous…
art heists, and much more, in this first-ever true crime book specifically for kids. True crime is a genre that captures readers of all ages, but oftentimes the stories are too intense-even for kids who love spooky books and movies. |Curious Cases: True Crime for Kids| presents a slew of fascinating stories that are all age-appropriate, including: the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum theft, the cold case of D. B. Cooper, the disappearance of Masterpiece the poodle, two brothers' cunning escape from Alcatraz, Sherlock Holmes and the fairy photographs, real-life Ghostbusters, and much more! Plus, kids will love the breakdowns of some of the most iconic pop culture detectives and mystery writers like Agatha Christie. The book even includes some fun forensic science activities that kids can do at home to help them better understand how evidence is found and how mysteries can be solved." -- Provided by publisherNobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do about It
By Daniel Simons, Christopher Chabris. 2023
From two New York Times-bestselling psychologists, &“an engaging master class in how to foil purveyors of false promises&” (Philip E.…
Tetlock, author of Superforecasting) From phishing scams to Ponzi schemes, fraudulent science to fake art, chess cheaters to crypto hucksters, and marketers to magicians, our world brims with deception. In Nobody&’s Fool, psychologists Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris show us how to avoid being taken in. They describe the key habits of thinking and reasoning that serve us well most of the time but make us vulnerable—like our tendency to accept what we see, stick to our commitments, and overvalue precision and consistency. Each chapter illustrates their new take on the science of deception, describing scams you&’ve never heard of and shedding new light on some you have. Simons and Chabris provide memorable maxims and practical tools you can use to spot deception before it&’s too late. Informative, illuminating, and entertaining, Nobody&’s Fool will protect us from charlatans in all their forms—and delight us along the way.Bootleg: murder, moonshine, and the lawless years of prohibition
By Karen Blumenthal. 2011
The history and legacy of Prohibition, which began with passage of the Eighteenth Amendment in 1920 and ended in 1933.…
Profiles Carrie Nation, the temperance movement's first celebrity, and discusses the rise of bootleggers and gangsters such as Al Capone. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2011Discovering Wes Moore
By Wes Moore. 2012
John's Hopkins graduate recounts his Bronx upbringing and discovery of a man who shares his name. Details the decisions the…
other Wes Moore made, including dealing drugs and shooting a cop, that led to a life sentence in prison. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2012The 57 bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives
By Dashka Slater. 2017
Recounts the true story of Sasha, a white, middle-class, agender teen, who was set on fire by Richard, a black…
teen from a crime-plagued neighborhood, while riding the 57 bus in Oakland, California. Strong language and some violence. For senior high and older readers. 2017Racial profiling: everyday inequality
By Alison Marie Behnke. 2017
Explores the history of inequality, the many manifestations of racial profiling that arise inside and outside of the criminal justice…
system, and the consequences. Uses case studies to explain these social injustices, and calls for change. Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 2017Bonnie and Clyde: the making of a legend
By Karen Blumenthal. 2018
A chronicle of the lives of notorious outlaws Bonnie Parker (1910-1934) and Clyde Barrow (1909-1934). Debunks some of the myths…
surrounding the couple. Spins a tale of love, car chases, kidnappings, and murder set against the backdrop of the Great Depression. Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 2018Chicago's First Crime King: Michael Cassius McDonald (True Crime Ser.)
By Kelly Pucci. 2018
This true crime biography details the remarkable rise of the 19th century mob boss who ran Chicago from the streets to…
the mayor&’s office. Michael Cassius McDonald arrived in Chicago as a teenage gambler and scam artist who quickly hustled his way into running the city through its criminal underworld. Long before the reign of Al Capone, McDonald was Chicago&’s original mob boss. He procured presidential pardons, fixed juries, stuffed mayoral ballot boxes, and operated the city's most popular—and most crooked—gambling parlor. But McDonald also maintained a reputation as a decent man. He was a philanthropist who befriended Clarence Darrow, promoted the World's Fair, ran the Chicago Globe newspaper—where he employed Theodore Dreiser—and funded the Lake Street L. Meanwhile, he had multiple marriages mired in love triangles and murder trials. His remarkable story comes to life in this.Fortune's Spear: A Forgotten Story of Genius, Fraud, and Finance in the Roaring Twenties
By Martin Vander Weyer. 2011
Gerard Lee Bevan was the epitome of an Edwardian swell-arrogant, smooth, and highly cultured. He married into money and influence…
and exploited a glittering range of social connections as the black sheep of one of London’s most respectable banking families. He could not uphold his many deceptions, however, despite a long run of success in city dealings, and perpetrated a massive fraud which ruined both the City Equitable Fire Insurance Company and his stockbroking firm, Ellis & Co. Bevan fled England in ruin in 1922, abandoning his family and business, and was eventually caught in Vienna, despite his desperate attempts at disguise. His sensational Old Bailey trial shocked the entire country.Fortune’s Spear is a parable of the way in which the prospect of easy money draws risk-takers in every era into a spiral of greed and deceit. Bevan may have been forgotten but he richly deserves to be remembered. In this richly detailed post-Edwardian tale of true crime, Martin Vander Weyer shines a light on a fascinating bygone era, teasing out the parallels in a hitherto forgotten scandal with contemporary financial frauds.Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.Prohibition gangsters: the rise and fall of a bad generation
By Marc Mappen. 2013
A generational perspective to the gangsters of the Prohibition era- men born in the quarter century span from 1880 to…
1905 - who came to power with the Eighteenth Amendment. Adult. UnratedKilling the dream: James Earl Ray and the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr
By Gerald L Posner, Gerald Posner. 1998
Reexamination of King's murder in Memphis in 1968, the background of convicted killer James Earl Ray, and some conspiracy theories…
about the case. The lawyer-author's analysis of the murder scene and of Ray's character, criminal record, and probable motivation leads to the conclusion that Ray was the shooter and killerTerrorism (Crime, Justice and Punishment Ser.)
By Ann Gaines, Austin Sarat, Ann Graham Gaines. 1999
Focuses on terrorism in the Middle East and how it affects the United States. Discusses the origins and motivations of…
the organizations and individuals involved. Explores how America can combat violence without impinging on traditional freedoms. For senior high and older readers. 1999Domestic violence (Opposing viewpoints series)
By Tamara L. Roleff. 2000
Getting away with murder: the true story of the Emmett Till case
By Chris Crowe. 2003
Account of a fourteen-year-old African American boy from Chicago who was murdered in 1955 while visiting relatives in Mississippi. Emmett…
Till, accused of flirting with a white woman, was subsequently killed by her husband and brother-in-law, who escaped punishment. Some violence and some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2003They broke the law, you be the judge: true cases of teen crime
By Thomas A. Jacobs, Thomas A Jacobs. 2003
Juvenile-court judge presents twenty-one cases involving teenagers who came before him for punishment. Reviews each teen's background, details of the…
crime and arrest, mitigating factors, and penalty options so the reader can decide. Reveals actual sentence and offender's response in court and later. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2003Objection!: how high-priced defense attorneys, celebrity defendants, and a 24/7 media have hijacked our criminal justice system
By Nancy Grace, Diane Clehane. 2005
Legal commentator on Court TV, a former prosecutor, criticizes the criminal justice system including defense attorneys, judges, and juries. Comments…
on controversial cases involving Michael Jackson, Kobe Bryant, and Scott Peterson and suggests ways to reform the legal process to help victims of crime rather than criminals. Bestseller. 2005Strong at the heart: how it feels to heal from sexual abuse
By Carolyn Lehman. 2005
Personal accounts of nine survivors of rape, molestation, or incest at young ages. They discuss their experiences and the people…
who helped them reclaim their lives. Lists resources including assistance hotlines, books, movies, organizations, and web sites. Explicit descriptions of sex and violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2005Game of shadows: Barry Bonds, BALCO, and the steroids scandal that rocked professional sports
By Mark Fainaru-Wada, Lance Williams. 2006
Journalists from the San Francisco Chronicle highlight the role of the Bay Area Lab Cooperative (BALCO)--a nutritional supplement company--in supplying…
professional athletes with banned substances. Concentrates on owner Victor Conte's involvement with baseball player Barry Bonds and the 2003 investigation led by IRS agent Jeff Novitzky. Strong language. Bestseller. 2006Solving crimes with physics (Forensics, the science of crime-solving)
By William Hunter. 2006
Discusses procedures used to examine crime-scene evidence and investigate ways to connect an individual to a crime. Explains the technological…
advances that enable scientists to use physical evidence and the principles of gravity, motion, and energy to analyze a violent incident. For junior and senior high readers. 2006