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Science Fiction & Fantasy

PARDOE, BLAINE

Science Fiction

FASA Corporation,U.S.

Secret Witness: The Untold Story of the 1967 Bombing in Marshall, Michigan

Every small town has a moment when the real world abruptly intrudes, shattering the town's notions of itself and its people. For citizens of Marshall, Michigan, that moment came August 18, 1967. Nola Puyear was working downtown at the Tasty Cafe that morning when she received a package. She opened it and was instantly killed in a fiery explosion. In the months that followed, law enforcement and prosecutors wrestled with a crime that to all appearances was senseless. Evidence recovered from the blown-up restaurant, including a bottle of pills that had been tainted with lye, suggested a concerted plot to murder Mrs. Puyear. But why had someone wanted to kill the well-liked woman, by all accounts a pillar of her close-knit community? For that matter, was Marshall really the quaint paradise it seemed to be? Secret Witness brings to light startling new evidence and freshly uncovered facts to address these and other questions that, to this day, surround one of Michigan's most brutal murders. Based on extensive interviews with surviving prosecutors, police, and witnesses, Blaine Pardoe re-creates the investigation that pried into Marshall's dark underbelly and uncovered the seamy private lives led by some of the town's citizenry but led to only tenuous theories about the bombing. The book also examines the pivotal role played by the Secret Witness program, an initiative by the Detroit News that offered rewards for anonymous tips related to violent crimes. What's ultimately revealed is the true depth of evil that occurred in Marshall that day. Every small town has dirty little secrets. This time, they were deadly.

History

Americas

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN REGIONAL

Praise for Lost Eagles "The pilot and observer stories selected have not previously seen much exposure. Not only are they interesting, but I found myself relishing getting to the next chapter to find out what Frederick Zinn was doing during the next stage of his life." ---Alan Roesler, founding member, League of World War I Aviation Historians, and former Managing Editor, Over the Front Praise for Blaine Pardoe's previous military histories (which average 4.5-star customer reviews on Amazon.com): Terror of the Autumn Skies: The True Story of Frank Luke, America's Rogue Ace of World War I "This painstaking biography of World War I ace Frank Luke will earn Pardoe kudos . . . Pardoe has flown a very straight course in researching and recounting Luke's myth-ridden life. . . . Thorough annotation makes the book that much more valuable to WWI aviation scholars as well as for more casual air-combat buffs." ---Booklist The Cruise of the Sea Eagle: The Amazing True Story of Imperial Germany's Gentleman Pirate "This is a gem of a story, well told, and nicely laid out with photos, maps, and charts that cleverly illuminate the lost era of ‘ gentlemen pirates' at sea . . . [German commerce raider Felix von Luckner's] legend lives on in this lively and readable biography." ---Admiral James Stavridis, U.S. Navy, Naval History Few people have ever heard of Frederick Zinn, yet even today airmen's families are touched by this man and the work he performed in both world wars. Zinn created the techniques still in use to determine the final fate of airmen missing in action. The last line of the Air Force Creed reads, "We will leave no airman behind." Zinn made that promise possible. Blaine Pardoe weaves together the complex story of a man who brought peace and closure to countless families who lost airmen during both world wars. His lasting contribution to warfare was a combination of his methodology for locating the remains of missing pilots (known as the Zinn system) and his innovation of imprinting all aircraft parts with the same serial number so that if a wreck was located, the crewman could be identified. The tradition he established for seeking and recovering airmen is carried on to this day. Blaine Pardoe is an accomplished author who has published dozens of military fiction novels and other books, including the widely acclaimed Cubicle Warfare: Self-Defense Tactics for Today's Hypercompetitive Workplace; Terror of the Autumn Skies: The True Story of Frank Luke, America's Rogue Ace of World War I; and The Cruise of the Sea Eagle: The Amazing True Story of Imperial Germany's Gentleman Pirate. Jacket photo: Frederick Zinn's Sopwith aircraft, which crashed during World War I. National Museum of the United States Air Force Archives.

Lost Eagles: One Man's Mission to Find Missing Airmen in Two World Wars

Biographies & Memoirs

Leaders & Notable People

Every small town has a moment when the real world abruptly intrudes, shattering the town's notions of itself and its people. For citizens of Marshall, Michigan, that moment came August 18, 1967. Nola Puyear was working downtown at the Tasty Cafe that morning when she received a package. She opened it and was instantly killed in a fiery explosion.In the months that followed, law enforcement and prosecutors wrestled with a crime that to all appearances was senseless. Evidence recovered from the blown-up restaurant, including a bottle of pills that had been tainted with lye, suggested a concerted plot to murder Mrs. Puyear. But why had someone wanted to kill the well-liked woman, by all accounts a pillar of her close-knit community? For that matter, was Marshall really the quaint paradise it seemed to be?Secret Witness brings to light startling new evidence and freshly uncovered facts to address these and other questions that, to this day, surround one of Michigan's most brutal murders. Based on extensive interviews with surviving prosecutors, police, and witnesses, Blaine Pardoe re-creates the investigation that pried into Marshall's dark underbelly and uncovered the seamy private lives led by some of the town's citizenry but led to only tenuous theories about the bombing. The book also examines the pivotal role played by the Secret Witness program, an initiative by the Detroit News that offered rewards for anonymous tips related to violent crimes. What's ultimately revealed is the true depth of evil that occurred in Marshall that day. Every small town has dirty little secrets. This time, they were deadly.

Spying on your co-workers, sleeping your way to the top, backstabbing, brownnosing, sabotage—all seem to be fair in today?s supercompetitive workplace. So don?t get mad—get ready! This book is your survival guide for today?s corporate reality. Be prepared, or be prepared to become a casualty. Cubicle Warfare: • Maps out the field of battle in your office • Helps you review your own strengths and weaknesses and those of your opponents • Details every low-down, sleazy tactic and how to defend yourself against them all • Identifies the types of cubicle warriors you?ll find in every office and equips you to deal with them • Profiles the seven personality types found in every office—the Aggressors, Survivalists, Career Politicians, and others • And much, much more! Cubicle Warfare is the book your colleagues don?t want you to read. It?s your best defensive for survival in the office wars—and your best offensive strategy for achieving your goals.

Cubicle Warfare: Self-Defense Tactics for Today's Hypercompetitive Workplace

Business & Money

Job Hunting & Careers

Three Rivers Press

On December 21, 1916, a three-masted sailing ship slipped out of the river Weser in Northern Germany. Her captain had false papers, a deliberately damaged logbook, and a young sailor with a blonde wig to pose as his wife. The ship sailed under a false flag and even her name - the Hero - was a ruse. So begins the amazing true story of The Cruise of the Sea Eagle, the account of Felix von Luckner, the Imperial German Navy raider set upon the high seas of WWI to sink Britain's vital wartime supply ships. 
Using sheer determination, pluck and quick wits, von Luckner steered clear of the British Navy to board and sink as many merchant ships as possible. Within a month, he had already claimed three vessels. But unlike Germany's vaunted submarine fleet, the gentleman pirate made room on his ship for all prisoners and never fired a shot unless it was unavoidable. 
Stealth, trickery and bravado together with the collaboration of captured prisoners all helped von Luckner's wind powered ship overcome his more powerful enemies providing us with a thrilling adventure story of bluff, piracy and above all gentlemanly conduct on the high seas.

The Cruise of the Sea Eagle: The Story of Imperial Germany's Gentleman Pirate

Europe

Crecy Publishing

Adam "Pump" Arnold was both feared and regaled in Victorian- era Battle Creek. He was a bootlegger and a pimp, a robber and a con artist, an arsonist and a loan shark and even an assassin. Arnold faced off with the city over illegal liquor sales and flaunted his victory with a life-size statue of the mayor dressed as a hobo. Called the "greatest criminal in the history of Battle Creek," Arnold was convicted in a captivating public trial for the murder of his own son. Join authors Blaine Pardoe and Victoria Hester as they explore the life and misdeeds of the unabashed criminal mastermind who rocked Battle Creek to its core.

The Original Battle Creek Crime King: Adam “Pump” Arnold’s Vile Reign (True Crime)

Arts & Photography

Hester, Victoria

Photography & Video

The History Press

Adam Pump Arnold was both feared and regaled in Victorian- era Battle Creek. He was a bootlegger and a pimp, a robber and a con artist, an arsonist and a loan shark and even an assassin. Arnold faced off with the city over illegal liquor sales and flaunted his victory with a life-size statue of the mayor dressed as a hobo. Called the greatest criminal in the history of Battle Creek, Arnold was convicted in a captivating public trial for the murder of his own son. Join authors Blaine Pardoe and Victoria Hester as they explore the life and misdeeds of the unabashed criminal mastermind who rocked Battle Creek to its core."

The Original Battle Creek Crime King: Adam Pump Arnold S Vile Reign

History Press Library Editions

On August 16, 1982, an unidentified attacker brutalized and strangled Maggie Hume at her apartment in Battle Creek, Michigan. The daughter of a beloved local football coach, her seemingly senseless murder sparked intense scrutiny that lingers today. Award-winning author Blaine Pardoe and his daughter, Victoria Hester, crack open three decades of material on this mysterious tragedy, exposing dark secrets and political in-fighting that tore at the Battle Creek legal system for years. Compiled from documents, videos and interviews, this book presents the facts and clues of the case to the public for the first time.

The Murder of Maggie Hume: Cold Case in Battle Creek

An intense strategy guide with tips and hints as well as insight into the game storyline for a better understanding of the game and how to be successful. This guide provides insight into the Battletech universe upon which the game is based.

Official MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat Battle Guide (Official Strategy Guides)

Computers & Technology

Games & Strategy Guides

Brady

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Exodus Road

Secret Witness: The Untold Story of the 1967 Bombing in Marshall, Michigan

Lost Eagles: One Man's Mission to Find Missing Airmen in Two World Wars

Secret Witness: The Untold Story of the 1967 Bombing in Marshall, Michigan

Cubicle Warfare: Self-Defense Tactics for Today's Hypercompetitive Workplace

The Cruise of the Sea Eagle: The Story of Imperial Germany's Gentleman Pirate

The Original Battle Creek Crime King: Adam “Pump” Arnold’s Vile Reign (True Crime)

The Original Battle Creek Crime King: Adam Pump Arnold S Vile Reign

The Murder of Maggie Hume: Cold Case in Battle Creek

Official MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat Battle Guide (Official Strategy Guides)