""Lachesis Lapponica: A Tour in Lapland, Volume 2,"" by Carl von Linné, edited by James Edward Smith and translated by Charles Troilius, continues the remarkable exploration of Lapland, enriching readers with insights into its natural wonders and the rich tapestry of life found in this remote northern region. This volume serves as a companion to the first, deepening the understanding of both the environment and the cultures that inhabit it.In this second volume, Li...

The Broadway Books Library of LarcenyLuc Sante, General EditorFor more than fifty years, Willie Sutton devoted his boundless energy and undoubted genius exclusively to two activities at which he became better than any man in history: breaking in and breaking out. The targets in the first instance were banks and in the second, prisons. Unarguably America’s most famous bank robber, Willie never injured a soul, but took on almost a hundred banks and departed thr...

In "Lachesis Lapponica - A Tour in Lapland," Carl von Linné invites readers on a fascinating expedition through the Scandinavian wilderness, blending meticulous scientific observation with elegant prose. Published in 1732, this seminal work is emblematic of the Enlightenment's spirit of inquiry and exemplifies Linné's revolutionary approach to taxonomy and natural history. The narrative is interlaced with lyrical descriptions of the landscape, flora, and fauna, revealing the harmonious rel...

Carl von Linné's 'Lachesis Lapponica' is a seminal work in the field of natural history, specifically focusing on the flora and fauna of Lapland. Written in a detailed and descriptive style, the book not only catalogs various species but also provides insightful observations on their habits and environments. Linné's classification system, known as binomial nomenclature, is showcased throughout the text, establishing him as a pioneer in taxonomy. The inclusion of detailed illustrations furt...

In "The Lapland," Carl von Linné presents a meticulous exploration of the natural history and cultural fabric of this northern region, showcasing his pioneering approach to taxonomy and observation. Written in a blend of scientific rigor and lyrical prose, the book captures both the physical landscape and the indigenous life forms. Linné's detailed descriptions serve not only as an early scientific account but also reflect the Enlightenment's broader aspirations to categorize and understan...

A shocking exploration of America’s preferred method of capital punishment.In early 2013, Robert Gleason became the latest victim of the electric chair, a peculiarly American execution method. Shouting Póg mo thóin (Kiss my ass” in Gaelic), he grinned as electricity shot through his system. When the current was switched off, his body slumped against the leather restraints, and Gleeson, who had strangled two fellow inmates to ensure his execution was not p...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER: This classic true crime account about the mafia hitman who claims he killed Jimmy Hoffa inspired Scorsese’s epic gangster movie, The Irishman.Now updated with substantial post-publication corroboration of Sheeran’s confessions to the killings of Jimmy Hoffa and Joey Gallo.“I heard you paint houses” are the first words Jimmy Hoffa ever spoke to Frank “the Irishman” Sheeran. To paint a house is to ...

Shocking stories of the most infamous cold crimes!The perfect gift for any true crime fan! Every criminal dreams of committing the perfect crime. A crime that is so well executed, with clues and evidence so scarce, that even the experts are left baffled. The Killer Book of Cold Cases takes you behind the crime scene tape and deep into the investigations of some of the most puzzling and notorious cold cases of all time, from murders to kidnappings to massiv...

A collection of strange-but-true crime tales featuring cops, lawyers, and some very unusual suspects . . .The fact-finding folks at Bathroom Readers' Institute have rounded up the best cops-and-robber articles we've ever done, plus a rogues' gallery of new offenders. You'll read about dumb crooks and criminal masterminds, mafia henchmen and low-level goons, ancient warriors and Old West gunslingers, crazed cops and jovial judges, and even a few loony lawyers and cr...

The man who revolutionized the way we think about baseball now examines our cultural obsession with murder—delivering a unique, engrossing, brilliant history of tabloid crime in America.Celebrated writer and contrarian Bill James has voraciously read true crime throughout his life and has been interested in writing a book on the topic for decades. Now, with Popular Crime, James takes readers on an epic journey from Lizzie Borden to the Lindbergh b...

On February 26, 1986, Mafia underboss Gennaro Angiulo was convicted of racketeering and sentenced to forty-five years in prison. In The Underboss, bestselling authors Dick Lehr and Gerard O'Neill tell the story of the fall of the house of Angiulo. The Federal Bureau of Investigation, aided in part by the Irish Mob's Whitey Bulger, entered the Boston Mafia's headquarters in Boston's North End early one morning in 1981 and began to compile the evidence that would lead to the entire upper tie...

Edgar Award Finalist: The true story of a serial killer who terrorized a midwestern town in the era of free love—by the coauthor of The French Connection.In 1967, during the time of peace, free love, and hitchhiking, nineteen-year-old Mary Terese Fleszar was last seen alive walking home to her apartment in Ypsilanti, Michigan. One month later, her naked body—stabbed over thirty times and missing both feet and a forearm—was discovered, partially buried, on a...