William Webb

This book is a collection of dozens of stories of the oddest, craziest, and most brutal people and crimes you'll ever read. Dear reader, your heart may not be able to handle the shocking true facts presented in this humble volume. You have been warned. The stories in the app may also be purchased in individual books.

COMBINATORIAL REASONING Showcases the interdisciplinary aspects of combinatorics and illustrates how to problem solve with a multitude of exercises Written by two well-known scholars in the field, Combinatorial Reasoning: An Introduction to the Art of Counting presents a clear and comprehensive introduction to the concepts and methodology of beginning combinatorics. Focusing on modern techniques and applications, the book develops a variety of effective approaches to solving counting problems. Balancing abstract ideas with specific topical coverage, the book utilizes real-world examples with problems ranging from basic calculations that are designed to develop fundamental concepts to more challenging exercises that allow for a deeper exploration of complex combinatorial situations. Simple cases are treated first before moving on to general and more advanced cases. Additional features of the book include: Approximately 700 carefully structured problems designed for readers at multiple levels, many with hints and/or short answersNumerous examples that illustrate problem solving using both combinatorial reasoning and sophisticated algorithmic methodsA novel approach to the study of recurrence sequences, which simplifies many proofs and calculationsConcrete examples and diagrams interspersed throughout to further aid comprehension of abstract conceptsA chapter-by-chapter review to clarify the most crucial concepts covered Combinatorial Reasoning: An Introduction to the Art of Counting is an excellent textbook for upper-undergraduate and beginning graduate-level courses on introductory combinatorics and discrete mathematics.

They didn't surrender-because they didn't believe the war was over.As World War II came to a close, thousands of Japanese soldiers were left stranded across the Pacific. Cut off from command, presumed dead, and isolated on remote islands, they faced a grim choice: die in a final suicidal charge... or vanish into the jungle.Most chose death. But a few chose something else entirely.These were the Japanese holdouts-soldiers who remained hidden, sometimes for decades, refusing to believe the war had ended. From the dense forests of Guam to the mountains of the Philippines, they lived in silence, hardship, and secrecy. Some emerged in the late 1940s. Others-like Hiroo Onoda-would not come out until the 1970s.This book tells their stories-stories of survival, duty, and extraordinary resilience. Far from fanatics or fools, these men were shaped by a fierce sense of honor, loyalty, and the cultural weight of a war that never truly ended for them.Perfect for readers of World War II history, military survival accounts, and those curious about one of the most haunting legacies of the Pacific theater.

Mothers are known to be naturally nurturing and loving, ready to protect and defend her child against the evils of the world. However, what if it is the mother who commits the unthinkable crime of murdering her own flesh and blood?While the rest of the world looks on in utter shock and disbelief, the growing number of infanticide and filicide cases across the globe serves as grim reminders that even innocent, helpless little children are not exempted from extreme cruelty, even from their own mothers.Sadly, many of the women convicted of murdering their own children were able to walk away virtually scot-free and some given minimum sentences. Let us look at the murder cases that rocked the world and gain better insight into what pushed these women to kill their own children.

Aside from homes, schools are thought to be the second safest haven for children. But what if the institution that is designed to nurture and educate our children suddenly becomes the location for some of most horrific events we can imagine? School shootings have grown more rampant over the years, a condition that has become a serious crisis. Violence has become a part of our everyday lives and sadly, we all have slowly become accustom to seeing the reports on the news. Apart from setting safety measures in place to prevent these crimes from happening, it is important to gain a better understanding of what caused these teenagers to plot these plans and commit unthinkable evils. Let's take a look at some of the most horrific school shootings in history.

The life of a prostitute is full of abuse, addiction and depression. While most ladies of the night accept the life they have chosen, some rise up and fight back. The women profiled in this book accepted their faith...and murdered. Their crimes were horrible, but for some it almost seemed excusable.Next time you see a girl working the street, you might be a little more frightened about the killer who could be inside her.

Written by two well-known scholars in the field, Combinatorial Reasoning: An Introduction to the Art of Counting presents a clear and comprehensive introduction to the concepts and methodology of beginning combinatorics. Focusing on modern techniques and applications, the book develops a variety of effective approaches to solving counting problems. Balancing abstract ideas with specific topical coverage, the book utilizes real world examples with problems ranging from basic calculations that are designed to develop fundamental concepts to more challenging exercises that allow for a deeper exploration of complex combinatorial situations. Simple cases are treated first before moving on to general and more advanced cases. Additional features of the book include: • Approximately 700 carefully structured problems designed for readers at multiple levels, many with hints and/or short answers • Numerous examples that illustrate problem solving using both combinatorial reasoning and sophisticated algorithmic methods • A novel approach to the study of recurrence sequences, which simplifies many proofs and calculations • Concrete examples and diagrams interspersed throughout to further aid comprehension of abstract concepts • A chapter-by-chapter review to clarify the most crucial concepts covered Combinatorial Reasoning: An Introduction to the Art of Counting is an excellent textbook for upper-undergraduate and beginning graduate-level courses on introductory combinatorics and discrete mathematics.

When people think about the drug trade, they think about people like Pablo Escobar and Manuel Noriega...men. Men may rule the world of illegal drug trade, but it's women drug traffickers that will put shivers down your spine. They're beautiful, cunning...and ruthless.This book of 10 short profiles takes you inside the lives of the most sinister drug lords who ever lived. Inside you'll learn how they came to power and their gritty tactics of business.

The prison system is broken. Most are overcrowded and often work to the convicts favor. But the 15 prisons here will have you thankful that overcrowding is the only issue.North Korea's Camp 22 works it's prisoners (including women and children) to death...literally; some estimates say up to 2000 die every year. At Venezuela's Maraciabo prison, 130 inmates were either burned or hacked to death with machetes in 1994. Tadmor Prison in Sryia killed over 1000 of it's inmates in 1980.These are just three of the prisons you'll find in the pages that follow. If this book doesn't scare you straight, nothing will.

The music industry is a multi-billion dollar industry full of drugs, sex and sometimes murder. When fast cash and easy drugs are available, some musicians spiral out of control and make enemies, while others are killed in cold blood for petty cash. Not surprisingly, the music industry has had more murder scandals than any other entertainment industry in existence.This short book recounts 15 of the music industry's most famous murders. From Bobby Fuller to Tupac, you'll be shocked at how brutally young talent can be struck down by pointless violence.

Justice is supposed to protect the innocent-but what happens when it fails?Every year, people are arrested, charged, and even imprisoned for crimes they did not commit. Their lives are turned upside down-not because of what they did, but because of how they were seen. Maybe they fit a vague description. Maybe they were judged by the color of their skin. Maybe they were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.This book tells the stories of 15 people who lived through one of the worst nightmares imaginable: being innocent, yet still convicted. These are not fictional accounts or courtroom dramas. These are true stories of real people-students, parents, workers-who were thrown into the criminal justice system and forced to fight for their freedom and their dignity.Some were exonerated by new evidence. Others were freed through the work of innocence projects. But all of them faced years of fear, trauma, and lost time-time they will never get back.If you think the justice system always gets it right, think again. These powerful, deeply human stories will change how you see the law, the courts, and the meaning of guilt and innocence.

Our hearts sink when we hear the story: a small child is abducted from their home and vanished without a trace. We cling to our own kids a little tighter knowing that it can happen to anyone. We hope for a miracle, but know the reality is once they've been gone for more than a few days, they will never be found alive. But sometimes, often in the most miraculous ways, they are found--months, even years, later.The 15 stories here recount the stories of some of the worlds most famous kidnapping cases, and shows how the victims survived the cruelty and were ultimately rescued.

He is more ruthless. More corrupt. And more murderous than Muammar Gaddafi, Saddam Hussein, and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad combined. His crimes against humanity stretch in the thousands. For over 20 years, he has ruled over Sudan. Through blatant voter fraud and intimidation he has remained in power and silenced his opposition.This book gives a look into a man frequently called one of the worst leaders in all of history. It looks at both his life, his crimes, and how he has managed to stay in power.

The final book in the Murder Do Us Part series is sure to set chills down your spine.One killer is horrible, but two--words cannot even begin to describe the horror that two killers can bring. In fact, there's only one thing worse: two killers in love This book profiles 15 couples you'd never want to go on a double date with