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Two men photographed each other stealing thousands of dollars from gambling machines. An armed man successfully robbed a pharmacy and was captured after he boasted about it on social media. A burglar spent time cleaning the house he was robbing and even restocked some groceries before he was discovered fast asleep in the homeowner’s bed. Two drunken louts stole a penguin from an aquarium and tried to release it into a canal once they were sober (the creature was returned to the polar enclosure, unharmed). Another man attempted to hold up a bank using a cucumber as a weapon. Two fellows tried to rob a bar where the town’s police department was holding a retirement party for one of its members. For every Moriarty, there are a thousand stupid criminals who get caught in the act, or who boast about their success on social media, or whose plans are so foolish that the police have little difficulty tracking them down. Throughout history, these criminals have been easily captured; some have even died during an ill-fated escape. New criminals are apprehended every day thanks to their own genius, their exploits captured on YouTube and Instagram. The World’s Dumbest Criminals records more than one hundred of the most ridiculous, absurd and bizarre crimes that have landed on the police blotter in recent years. Hilarious and outrageous, this book will make you shake your head and perhaps second-guess your own plans to commit petty larceny.

Now includes brand new information about CHANDRAYAAN-3, ADITYA L-1 and other upcoming ISRO missions! As we rocket into space on the back of several successful missions, this book examines India''s glorious space trajectory starting from its first venture, the Aryabhata, to its most recent mission to the Moon, Chandrayaan-3. Presented through crisp stories and timelines accompanied by pictures from ISRO and other space agencies, this brilliantly designed, information-rich book will give you a complete update on India''s unique place in the world of space exploration. It also looks at India''s collaboration with space agencies such as NASA, ESA, Roscosmos and others on the world stage besides listing future projects that ISRO is set to launch in the coming years. This book also includes: Space trivia, timeline of the Indian space programme and milestones of other spacefaring nations Information on observatories and telescopes Valuable tips on space careers and scholarships for aspiring astronauts, space scientists and explorers Exciting activities by NASA such as building your own satellite and rocket and even making an edible asteroid! Pick up this book to explore India''s incredible journey into space! More in the series: India at the Olympics; Incredible Indians

Expert advice is crucial to building a successful career. And who better than business leaders R. Gopalakrishnan and Partha S. Basu to speak on how to navigate the complex and tricky corporate world. Valuable lessons in business and people management from two of the most respected names in the business. What the CEO Really Wants from You: There are many books on leadership and how to lead. What the CEO Really Wants from You addresses the one key question that is uppermost in the mind of any manager: What should he or she do to make the boss a partner rather than perceive the boss as an extractor of work or an adversary? As Paul Polman, CEO of Unilever, points out in his foreword, partnerships with others, but above all, with your direct boss and organization, are more important than ever before. Few people are so well qualified as R. Gopalakrishnan to guide us on this journey. This is a book that will be of immense value to all managers, and one that just might evoke pragmatic answers to the question of what the CEO really expects from the team. Mid-Career Crisis: Remember your placement season? There might have been friends you graduated with. You got more or less the same marks, and joined the same organization as trainees. Now, mid-career, you wonder why some of them have powered ahead while the rest are stuck with old responsibilities and designations. You cannot understand what it is that those who continue to grow are doing differently, what it is that helps them reach the top while others fall behind. Superior knowledge, sharper skills, or just sheer luck? Our mid-career is characterized by several questions that start bothering us: Should we stay put and grow, or quit and move to a better-paying, bigger profile? Are we leaders or followers? Should we continue drawing salaries or build our dream start-ups? Shaken by confusion, the self-confidence of our early years changes into misery--and, eventually, a crisis.

Path-breaking films have phenomenal behind-the-scenes stories. Read about two of the most iconic movies of our times, and combine it with the journey of the woman, as actor and character, in Hindi cinema. Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro: In the 1980s, an unheralded Hindi movie, made on a budget of less than Rs 7 lakh, went from a quiet showing at the box office to developing a reputation as India''s definitive black comedy. Some of the country''s finest theatre and film talents - all at key stages in their careers - participated in its creation, but the journey was anything but smooth. Among other things, it involved bumping off disco killers and talking gorillas, finding air-conditioned rooms for dead rats, persuading a respected actor to stop sulking and eat his meals, and resisting the temptation to introduce logic into a madcap script. In the end, it was worth it. Kundan Shah''s Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro is now a byword for the sort of absurdist, satirical humours that Hindi cinema just hasn''t seen enough of. This is the story of how it came to be despite incredible odds - and what it might have been. Jai Arjun Singh''s take on the making of the film and its cult following is as entertaining as the film itself. Gangs of Wasseypur: Running close to five hours and thirty minutes and boasting of no big stars, Gangs of Wasseypur is unlike any Hindi film you might have watched. It is also one of the most feted Hindi films of recent times in international circles. It has been spoken of as India''s answer to landmark gangster films of the west, like The Godfather. In Gangs of Wasseypur: The Making of a Modern Classic, the authors go behind the scenes through its chaotic gestation to bring to life the trials and tribulations, the triumphs and ecstasies involved in following one''s dream. Including the complete screenplay, the book is as much a testimony to the spirit of everyone associated with the film as it is a tribute to the intellectual honesty and indefatigable spirit of its director, Anurag Kashyap. Mother Maiden Mistress: It''s been a long hundred years since Dadasaheb Phalke had to settle for a man to play the heroine in India''s first feature film, Raja Harishchandra (1913) - and women in Hindi cinema have come a long way since then. Mother Maiden Mistress documents that journey: from a time in which cinema was considered a profession beneath the dignity of ''respectable'' women to an era when women actors are icons and idols. Bhawana Somaaya, Jigna Kothari and Supriya Madangarli sift through six decades of history, bringing to life the women that peopled cinema and the popular imagination, and shaped fashion and culture. Contemporary readers will also find here a nuanced historical perspective - of the social milieu of the time, of the nation and of Hindi cinema itself. Also riveting are the first-person narratives of a leading actress from each decade - Waheeda Rehman, Asha Parekh, Hema Malini, Shabana Azmi, Madhuri Dixit and Rani Mukerji - all close-up examinations of how some of the iconic characters of Hindi cinema came to be. At once a guide, an archive and a cracking good read, the book records and reviews the woman in Hindi cinema - the mythical, the Sati-Savitri, the rebel, the avant-garde and the contemporary. In a journey through six decades of cinema, seemingly, the more things have changed, the more they have remained the same.

Up-to-date, practical and portable–the ideal resource for all learners of Arabic • Arabic pronunciation given for all entries • Thousands of useful phrases and examples • Clear layout helps you find what you are looking for quickly and easily • Includes Arabic grammar supplement • Easy-to-use verb supplement

American gods: Just released from prison, Shadow encounters Mr. Wednesday, an enigmatic stranger who seems to know a lot about him, and when Mr. Wednesday offers him a job as his bodyguard, Shadow accepts and is plunged into a dark and perilous world. Anansi boys: Just released from prison, Shadow encounters Mr. Wednesday, an enigmatic stranger who seems to know a lot about him, and when Mr. Wednesday offers him a job as his bodyguard, Shadow accepts and is plunged into a dark and perilous world. Anansi boys: Charles Fat Charlie Nancy leads a normal, boring existence in London. However, when he calls the U.S. to invite his estranged father to his wedding, he learns that the man just died. After jetting off to Florida for the funeral, Charlie not only discovers a brother he didn''t know he had, but also learns that his father was the West African trickster god, Anansi. Charlie''s brother, who possesses his own magical powers, later visits him at home and spins Charlie''s life out of control, getting him fired, sleeping with his fiancee, and even getting him arrested for a white-collar crime. Charlie fights back with assistance from other gods, and that''s when the real trouble begins. They lead the brothers into adventures that are at times scary or downright hysterical. At first Charlie is overwhelmed by this new world, but he is Anansi''s son and shows just as much flair for trickery as his brother.

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Offers content that helps students manage their revision and prepare for exams efficiently. This title include content that is broken into manageable sections and advice is offered to help build students'' confidence. It provides exam tips and techniques to support students in the revision process.

Introduces Indiana Jones and chronicles some of his adventures.

The first edition of the Collins Chinese Gem covers all the words and phrases learners of Chinese and English will need to know in a handy, user-friendly format.

Paul Burrell pays tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales in this celebration of her life. From the inside, he takes the reader into Kensington Palace and the extraordinary life she led. Paul Burrell served Diana, Princess of Wales, as her faithful butler from 1987 until her death in 1997. He was much more than an employee: he was her right-hand man, confidant and friend. She described him as ''the only man she ever trusted.'' As the world prepares for the official inquest into her death, The Way We Were marks an intense period of reflection by ensuring the spirit, warmth and character of the person at the centre of proceedings is not lost or obscured. In this remarkable and intimate book, Paul Burrell opens the door to Kensington Palace to provide a unique, visual tour. Using previously unseen interior photographs, the reader is led inside the world of Princess Diana - room-by-room, memory-by-memory.We learn of her Hollywood relationships; the true depth of her happiness with ''The One'' -- Hasnat Khan; the first-hand account of the interment of her best friend''s baby in the grounds of KP illustrating the depths of her compassion; her sisterhood with Sarah Ferguson -- and the desperate attempts to heal their rift; and the full story of the ring given to her by Dodi Al Fayed. He paints a faithful and poignant tribute in remembrance of ''the boss'' as the person who shared her private world and knew her best. In this fascinating new account, he allows the reader to feel ''at home with Diana'', sharing her inner-most feelings, hopes and philosophies that teach us more about her mind and the way she thought. There are also rare photographs of the jewels Diana wore and treasured as Paul Burrell celebrates her style and fashion. The Way We Were reflects, remembers and celebrates the late Diana, Princess of Wales, and captures her vivacity and love of life as we move towards the 10th anniversary of her death in 2007.

A New Look at Language The complete Latin dictionary and grammar -- two books in one Comprehensive treatment of the vocabulary of texts read in high school and college Full step-by-step Latin grammar section Detailed verb tables covering 120 regular verbs and more than 300 irregular verbs Supplements on Roman history, life, and culture Special section of Latin words and phrases used in contemporary English: carpe diem, quid pro quo, etc. All the information you need to know to translate the classics by Virgil, Livy, or Cicero

A legend in the world of golf instruction reveals the most telling lessons he''s shared with golf''s greatest players and reveals the secrets to their success. 150 color illustrations. 80 color photos.