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"A most valuable book." —Christian Science Monitor For readers of The Monuments Men and The Hare with Amber Eyes, the story of the Nazis' systematic pillaging of Europe's libraries, and the small team of heroic librarians now working to return the stolen books to their rightful owners. While...

Queen of Thieves is the gritty, fast-paced story of Fredericka "Marm" Mandelbaum, a poor Jewish woman who rose to the top of her profession in organized crime during the Gilded Age in New York City. During her more than twenty-five-year reign as the country’s top receiver of stolen goods, she accumulated great wealth and power inconceivable for women engaged in business, legitimate or otherwise.

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On the 8th August 1963 a gang of 15 men stopped a mail train in Buckinghamshire and proceeded to steal sacks of money worth £2.6 million. It was the biggest heist ever carried out in the UK and frontpage news around the world. The mastermind behind this most audacious crime of the twentieth century was Bruce Reynolds. Perhaps the last of the 'gentlemen villains'; Reynolds epitomised that particular breed of sharply dressed post-war criminals who mixed with royalty and movie stars, and never carried a gun. They thrived on adventure and glamour, and the Great Train Robbery was their last ride.

Mark Borovitz was a mobster, gangster, con man, gambler, thief, and a drunk. He's seen it all. In this inspiring memoir, he takes you on a journey from the streets to discovering his soul in a prison cell. When Mark was fourteen, his father died and his world came crashing down. He stole...

Eighteenth-century Cornwall is crippled by debt and poverty while the gibbet casts a shadow of fear over the land. Yet when night falls, free traders swarm onto the beaches and smuggling prospers. Terrified by a thief-taker’s warning as a child, Jenna has resolved to be good. But when her brother asks for her help to pay his creditors, Jenna finds herself entering the dangerous world of the smuggling trade. Jack Penhale hunts down the smuggling gangs in revenge for his father’s death. Drawn to Jenna at a hiring fayre, they discover their lives are entangled. But as Jenna struggles to decide where her allegiances lie, the worlds of justice and crime collide, leading to danger and heartache.

A Thief and a Hero tells the extraordinary story of Gentle Johnny Ramensky: the son of Lithuanian immigrant parents who went on to become a household name as the foremost safe-blower in the country. His daring escapes from prison would further endear him to the public and eventually bring him to the attention of the British army. When the Second World War broke, he was hand-picked to join the Commandos and rechristened himself Ramsay.

One Marine's Passion for Ancient Civilizations and the Journey to Recover the World's Greatest Stolen Treasures. A blend of treasure hunt, police procedural, war-time thriller, and exposé of the international black-market in stolen art, told in the voice of a truly remarkable man: a soldier, a...

Step into the world of A.J. Raffles, the cunning gentleman thief, in Thief in the Night. Set in Victorian England, this collection of stories follows the charming and elusive burglar as he outsmarts high society and law enforcement alike. With wit, deception, and a touch of humor, Raffles proves that crime can sometimes be an art. Will his luck hold, or will he finally meet his match? A must-listen for fans of mystery and classic crime fiction.

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“Kleptocracy” (noun): “rule by thieves” — a form of corruption that allows the ruling class to accumulate great wealth and power while neglecting the mass of citizens.FBI special agent and all round badass Debra LaPrevotte singlehandedly created the FBI’s first kleptocracy department, exposing leaders whose corruption has fueled war crimes and other atrocities, including the current war in Ukraine. Hosted by actor Justin Shenkarow, “A Nation for Thieves” delves into how Debra recovered over $1 billion dollars of dirty money from the world’s most corrupt leaders. She takes us...

Vienna Art Thieves is about saying yes, opening doors, and inviting others to be in on the secret, too. It is about being daring, resourceful, and game for the adventure of life. Follow us into the City of Secrets, letting your imagination lead the way as you step across thresholds and peer behind walls. Leave behind the world of must-dos and to-dos and enter a realm of play, where everything is possible. This is Vienna: a city of palaces and passageways; hidden courtyards and priceless treasures; mysteries and enigmas behind every wall and below every cobblestone. In this city, we all have ...

American companies, whole towns, have been eviscerated by Chinese cyberattacks. But their stories remain untold, even as the stakes get higher and the targets more reckless. To Catch a Thief is a first-of-its-kind, documentary look at China’s rise to cyber supremacy. This podcast charts the evolution of China’s state-sponsored hackers, from their beginnings as “the most polite, mediocre hackers in cyberspace” to the “apex predator” that now haunts America’s critical infrastructure. Host Nicole Perlroth, bestselling author and former lead cybersecurity and digital espionage ...

Skullduggery, heresy, and the power of type… Venice, 1503: Bartolomeo is an ambitious apprentice in the workshop of the legendary Teobaldo Manuzio, better known to history as Aldus Manutius. Fate takes a daring turn when Bartolomeo impulsively absconds with a beautiful typeface commissioned exclusively for the Pope. Fleeing the narrow alleyways and canals of Venice, he seeks refuge over the mountains in Habsburg Austria. There he meets Ilse, a goldsmith’s daughter with ambitions of her own… Against the backdrop of a continent in turmoil, Type Thief spins a mesmerising tale of ambition, ...

Travel author and global adventurer Tim Sweeney goes on virtual visits to far-flung places by interviewing guests who live and work in locations that have a spot on every traveler’s bucket list. As the title suggests, the podcast harkens back to the days when people might strike up a conversation with a passing stranger at an airport bar during a layover (as opposed to looking down at their cell phone the entire time). Among the guests: a SCUBA guide on the Great Barrier Reef, a Tour de France journalist, a snake-loving guide in the Aussie outback, an expert on the Normandy D-Day invasions....

Vampire Empire: Big Thief's Haunting Melody and Unexpected TikTok Takeover Big Thief, the critically acclaimed indie rock band known for their raw emotion and poetic lyricism, surprised fans and the music world alike with the unexpected virality of their song "Vampire Empire" on TikTok. Released in May 2022 as part of their fifth studio album "Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You," the song has transcended its indie rock roots to become a trending sound on the social media platform. This essay explores the history of "Vampire Empire," its musical elements, and the intriguing phenomenon of...

Honor Among Thieves is a raw and unfiltered true crime podcast that dives deep into the worlds of crime, prison life, and redemption. Hosted by **Nelson Rodriguez Jr.—an ex-con and reformed fraudster—**the show pulls back the curtain on stories most people never hear. Each week, Nelson sits down with drug kingpins, ex-cons, mobsters, scammers, prison guards, federal agents, and gangsters to share the untold truth of the criminal underworld. From daring scams and shocking betrayals to the harsh realities of federal and state prison, every episode uncovers the grit, chaos, and human side of ...

"Thieves Take $280,000 From New York Bank After Carving Hole in Roof" is from the April 11, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Sarah Maslin Nir and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

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Olive Oil Wars! How Climate Change and Surging Markets Invite Chainsaw-Wielding Thieves. Olive Oil Thefts Threaten Growers and Consumers Olive oil thefts are on the rise in Greece, Spain, and Italy, driven by surging olive oil prices caused by a two-year drought in Spain. Thieves are targeting olive groves and warehouses, stealing branches, trees, and even entire harvests. This is having a devastating impact on olive growers, who are already dealing with high production costs and climate change. Farmers are pleading with police to take action, and some are taking matters into their own hands ...