The Crime Book

u003cpu003eu003cbu003eInvestigate 100 of the world's most notorious crimes, including the Great Train Robbery, the Lindbergh kidnapping, and the murders of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. u003c/bu003e u003cpu003eWere the perpetrators delusional, opportunist, or truly evil? Find out what really happened and how the cases were solved. u003cpu003eDiscover conmen with sheer verve, such as Victor Lustig who sold the Eiffel Tower to scrap dealers in 1925, adrenaline-fuelled escapes, and mind-bending exploits of pirates, kidnappers, and drug cartels. u003ciu003eThe Crime Booku003c/iu003e demystifies malware, cybercrimes, and Ponzi schemes and sets out the terrifying ploys of mass murderers from 16th-century Elizabeth Báthory who drained young girls' blood to the more recent exploits of Rosemary and Fred West. u003cpu003eLike a virus, crime mutates and adapts. u003ciu003eThe Crime Booku003c/iu003e explains how pivotal moments in history opened up new opportunities for criminals, such as the smuggling of alcohol during the American Prohibition era. It also charts developments in justice and forensics including the Innocence Project, which used DNA testing to exonerate wrongly convicted convicts. It examines how the forces of law and order have fought back against crime, explaining ingenious sting operations such as tracking down the jewel thief Bill Mason and the final capture of murderer Ted Bundy. u003cpu003eWith a foreword from bestselling crime author Cathy Scott, u003ciu003eThe Crime Booku003c/iu003e is an enthralling introduction to humanity's darker side. u003cpu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cbu003eSeries Overview: u003c/bu003e Big Ideas Simply Explained series uses creative design and innovative graphics, along with straightforward and engaging writing, to make complex subjects easier to understand. These award-winning books provide just the information needed for students, families, or anyone interested in concise, thought-provoking refreshers on a single subject.u003c/pu003e