John McShane Bücher

When Sir Jimmy Savile died in 2011 he was celebrated as a prolific charity fundraiser who had dedicated his time to worthy causes. But on 3 October 2012, ITV broadcast a documentary called Exposure: The Other Side of Jimmy Savile. In it they revealed the shocking truth behind the popular TV persona. Several women alleged that Savile had sexually abused them when they were underage, sparking a flurry of further allegations in the following days and weeks. Savile was accused of abusing hundreds of young children and teenagers over nearly 50 years and on 19 October the Metropolitan Police launched a formal criminal investigation into his behaviour. Just how was Savile allowed to get away with such monstrous crimes for so long? What role did the BBC play in sweeping previous allegations under the carpet? Why was a Newsnight investigation that was set to expose Savile shelved? How was he given access to vulnerable individuals? Who else was involved? Top journalist John McShane answers these questions and more in this unflinching examination of the scandal that has rocked some of Britain's most famous institutions to the core. This is the full story of how Jimmy Savile went from being a TV favorite to the most reviled man in Britain

This is a comprehensive look at the events leading up to the death of Baby P. A recent investigation has found that there was poor communication between authorities, a repeated failure to take into account the child's history and inaccurate documentation of events by Haringey Council. Child protection plans were heavily criticized in the inspection

The narrative centers on the chilling crimes of a notorious sex offender known as the "Night Stalker," who terrorized elderly women in South London, Kent, and Surrey over 17 years. Beginning with a brutal attack in 1992, he preyed on vulnerable victims living alone, using a disguise and tactics that instilled fear. The investigation, Operation Minstead, involved sifting through 21,000 DNA profiles before finally apprehending the suspect. This account delves into the relentless pursuit of justice and the impact of his heinous acts on the community.

With his huge charisma, vast talent, and smoldering looks lighting up the screen, Heath Ledger quickly became a Hollywood A-list following his debut in the 1999 teen film 10 Things I Hate About You . But it was his award-winning and controversial role as Ennis Del Mar in Brokeback Mountain that cemented Ledger’s place in the pantheon of acting greats. He was one of the youngest actors to ever to be nominated for an Oscar, and it was on the set of Brokeback that he fell in love with his costar Michelle Williams, with whom he had a daughter in 2005. With the world at his feet and a star role in the new Batman movie— The Dark Knight —in the can, there was worldwide shock and disbelief following his sudden death in his New York apartment on January 22, 2008. Prescription drugs—found next to his body—were thought to be the cause, but mystery surrounded the circumstances. Was it an accidental death? Or were the pressures of life in the spotlight too great to bear? This is the tragic story of the brilliant actor whose light shone so brightly, but all too briefly, upon the world.

Didier Drogba is one of the most charismatic soccer figures of the modern era and his life story is as amazing as some of the goals which have turned him into a hero on two continents. Now one of the highest-paid soccer players in the world, his amazing life story reveals his early struggles, his battle for acceptance on and off the field, and the candid truth about his rivalry with Shevchenko in a story that really is stranger than fiction.

Focusing on the theoretical aspects of speech-act theory and Gricean meaning theory, the book delves into how these frameworks enhance our comprehension of communication. Dr. McShane provides a detailed analysis that explores the implications of these theories, offering insights into the nuances of meaning and intention in human interactions.

A fresh, illustrated colour guide to the important and life-changing time Robert Burns spent in Edinburgh, with drawings and photographs of key people and places in the city by David Alexander, and Jerry Brannigan. Burns was in Edinburgh at the time of the Enlightenment (1786-1787. This new guide shows that time in a new way.