The Great Train Robbery of 1963 is one of the most (in)famous crimes in British history. The bulk of the money stolen (equivalent to GBP40 million today) has never been recovered. There has not been a single year since 1963 when one aspect or another of the crime or its participants has not been featured in the media & there is no sign that public interest in this subject is abating
- quite the opposite in fact. With the 50th anniversary approaching interest will no doubt increase even more. The Great Train Robbery will examine new evidence (including previously classified documents from the Metropolitan Police Home Office & Foreign Office) as to why such a meticuolously planned crime failed during the getaway how the establishment conspired to ensure harsh sentences how the driver of the train was manipulated & how the police investigation was mishandled & will reveal what happened to the money. ANDREW COOK is the author of Ace of Spies: the True Story of Sidney Reilly M: MI5's First Spymaster To Kill Rasputin: the Life & Death of Gegori Rasputin Prince Eddy: the King We Never Had & Cash for Honours: the True Life of Maundy Gregory. He has also written numerous newspaper articles & been involved with historical television documentaries. He lives in Bedfordshire.
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As residents & regular visitors to Blackpool will know & as the recent extensive changes to the town centre & promenade show Blackpool never stands still. The on-going nature of Blackpools development was all too apparent during the preparation of this book & the towns motto of Progress is particularly apt. This book of historic & up-to-date views of Blackpool looks at some of the remarkable changes that have taken place in the town in both its better-known areas & in some of its more obscure corners. In collating this book the authors have had access to private collections of historic photographs & have sought wherever possible to include views & subjects of the town that have not been seen in print before. ...

Few towns conjure up such stirring impressions as Blackpool. Cheerfully unpretentious & brash with all the trimmings one would expect of a traditional seaside resort Blackpool remains the iconic resort town but there is more to its richly coloured history than you might think. This absorbing collection of images reveals the changing face of the town during the past century. These images help highlight Blackpool's remarkable transformation from a fledgling resort. Aspects of everyday life are featured here including social occasions the pleasure steamers that once plied their trade from the piers seaside entertainment & old cherished street scenes of bygone Blackpool. This book is a valuable pictorial history which will awaken nostalgic memories for some readers while offering a unique glimpse of the past for others. ...

Blackstones Statutes have a 25-year tradition of trust & quality unrivalled by other statute books & a rock solid reputation for accuracy reliability & authority. Content is peer reviewed to ensure a close map to courses. Blackstones Statutes lead the market: consistently recommended by lecturers & relied on by students for exam & course use. Each title is: * Trusted: Ideal for exam use * Practical: Find what you need instantly * Reliable: Current comprehensive coverage This book is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre that provides: guidance on how to use a statutes book; updates; web links; additional legislation; interactive map of Europe; & interactive timeline of the EU. ...

Blackstones Handbook for Policing Students 2013 has been developed from the best-selling Blackstones Student Police Officer Handbook to reflect the multitude of avenues into the police force now open to future police officers from pre-entry courses to PCSOs & Specials. Designed specifically to meet the new requirements of police training this book is a must-have for those embarking on a career in the police. Parts of initial police training common to all new entrants are easily identified & there are specific chapters on qualification structures & training & assessment meeting the needs of students whether you are entering policing through pre-entry schemes or through an alternative qualification route. This new structure means it is possible for students to omit certain Parts of the Handbook whilst still meeting the mandatory requirements of the revised IPLDP Diploma in Policing. Divided into six parts representing key stages in your progression from pre-entry programmes (where appropriate) in Parts 1 & 2 to initial training & then confirmation the Handbook leads you through the topics covering theory discussion & practice while developing skills of analysis problem solving & forms of reasoning. Coupled with a comprehensive & accessible style the book ensures you have the knowledge & understanding necessary to undertake independent patrol in a professional & competent manner. Key topics covered include Stop Search & Entry; Alcohol & Drug Offences; Sexual Offences; Interviewing; & Intelligence. Blackstones Handbook for Policing Students 2013 is essential reading whether you are taking a pre-entry course or the IPLDP Diploma in Policing looking to move on from your role as a PCSO or Special or are involved within the security & law enforcement sector. ...

The Blackstones Police Investigators Manual 2012 is the only official study text (used alongside the Investigators Workbook 2012) for the National Investigators Exam (NIE) which is taken as part of Phase 1 of the Initial Crime Investigators Development Programme. Based on the bestselling Blackstones Police Manuals it provides all the legal information which is relevant to the role of a trainee investigator namely in the areas of Evidence; Property Offences; Assaults Drugs Firearms & Gun Crime; & Sexual Offences. Now in its fourteenth edition this Manual is fully updated for 2012 with new case law & legislation including the Crime & Security Act 2010 the Equality Act 2010 the Coroners & Justice Act 2009 the Policing & Crime Act 2009 & the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006. There are also new chapters incorporating the PACE Codes of Practice with Keynote boxes offering practical advice & examples as well as new material on counter-terrorism legislation. ...

Blackstones Police Investigators Mock Examination Paper 2013 ensures that National Investigators Exam (NIE) candidates are fully prepared for their multiple-choice examination. Designed to mirror the format of the actual exam there is an 80 question mock exam booklet & answer sheet helping candidates to familiarize themselves with both the format & the two hour exam time limit. There is a second booklet containing the answers with explanations & references as well as a detailed marking matrix. The Mock Examination Paper gives candidates the opportunity to test their knowledge of the content of the Blackstones Police Investigators Manual 2013 with space for them to write their answers. The Answer Booklet contains the answers & marking matrices giving candidates a mark for the full examination & individual marks for their knowledge of the four subject areas: Evidence; Property Offences; Assaults Drugs Firearms & Gun Crime; & Sexual Offences. The Answer Booklet

Includes:: an explanation about how to calculate the percentage score as well as full explanations & references to the Blackstones Police Investigators Manual 2013. The Investigators Mock Exam has been completely updated for 2013 with new questions on legislative changes such as the Policing & Crime Act 2009 the Corporate Manslaughter & Corporate Homicide Act 2007 the Criminal Procedure Rules 2011 the Crime & Security Act 2010 the Coroners & Justice Act 2009 & the Police Detention & Bail Act 2011. Candidates will find this book a user-friendly & valuable tool which should ensure a clearer understanding of the format & requirements of the exam. This product is not endorsed by the NPIA.

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Blackstones Police Investigators Q&A 2013 consists of over 200 multiple-choice questions designed to test trainee investigators studying for the National Investigators Examination (NIE). The Q& As are arranged in the same order as the chapters in the Blackstones Police Investigators Manual 2013 to aid learning & test understanding. This book also contains a useful section on how to study for the NIE including advice on how to approach multiple-choice questions & useful exam techniques. All the multiple-choice questions contain answers with detailed explanations & references back to the Investigators Manual. The book is designed to reinforce knowledge & understanding of the NIE syllabus. The NIE is a paper-based Multiple-Choice Question examination testing knowledge of the law & procedure relevant to the role of a trainee investigator (in the areas of Evidence; Property Offences; Assaults Drugs Firearms & Gun Crime; & Sexual Offences). This Q&A book will help to highlight any gaps or weaknesses in that knowledge. Fully updated for 2013 to include coverage of new legislation including the Policing & Crime Act 2009 the Corporate Manslaughter & Corporate Homicide Act 2007 the Criminal Procedure Rules 2011 the Crime & Security Act 2010 the Coroners & Justice Act 2009 & the Police Detention & Bail Act 2011. Written by an experienced & highly successful question writer this text is a valuable learning aid & practice book for both students & trainers. This product is not endorsed by the NPIA. ...

Blackstones Statutes have a 25-year tradition of trust & quality unrivalled by other statute books & a rock solid reputation for accuracy reliability & authority. Content is peer reviewed to ensure a close map to courses. Blackstones Statutes lead the market: consistently recommended by lecturers & relied on by students for exam & course use. Each title is: * Trusted: Ideal for exam use * Practical: Find what you need instantly * Reliable: Current comprehensive coverage ...

Blackstones Statutes have a 25-year tradition of trust & quality unrivalled by other statute books & a rock solid reputation for accuracy reliability & authority. Content is peer reviewed to ensure a close map to courses. Blackstones Statutes lead the market: consistently recommended by lecturers & relied on by students for exam & course use. Each title is: * Trusted: Ideal for exam use * Practical: Find what you need instantly * Reliable: Current comprehensive coverage This book is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre that provides: guidance on how to use a statutes book; updates; web links; additional legislation; & a timeline showing implementation of the Companies Act 2006. ...