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Published by Manas Publications, 2010
ISBN 10: 8170493854ISBN 13: 9788170493853
Seller: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Book
Condition: New. pp. 162.
Published by Manas Publications, 2010
ISBN 10: 8170493854ISBN 13: 9788170493853
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Book
Condition: New. pp. 162.
Published by Jaico Publishing House
ISBN 10: 9391019552ISBN 13: 9789391019556
Seller: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Book
Condition: New.
Published by Jaico Publishing House
ISBN 10: 9391019552ISBN 13: 9789391019556
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Book
Condition: New.
Published by Independently published, 2018
ISBN 10: 1983122343ISBN 13: 9781983122347
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Book
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. In Stock.
Published by Jaico Publishing House, 2022
ISBN 10: 9391019552ISBN 13: 9789391019556
Seller: Vedams eBooks (P) Ltd, New Delhi, India
Book
Soft cover. Condition: New. True Stories of Convicts Facing the Death Penalty A RARE GLIMPSE INTO THE COMPLEX MINDS OF KILLERS. In the Shadow of Death is a retired CID chief s quest to understand the psyche of death row prisoners. In this chilling account, D. V. Guruprasad delves deep into the world of crime to uncover who these convicts are and how they view the charges against them. In India, capital punishment is awarded only in the rarest of rare cases; the gruesome murders covered in this book will convince you that they fit the description. Criminals featured in this book are as varied as they can come and so are their crimes: a serial killer who targeted young women, a savage gang that terrorized a metropolis, a runaway woman who took to murder as an easy way to survive, a constable with a deadly fetish As these prisoners stare death in the face, do they experience the crippling death row syndrome ? Do they fear the impending execution and the uncertainty about their final day on earth? Do they regret their past deeds? There s also the view from the other end of the rope a peek into a hangman s typical preparations before a hanging making this a gripping read.
Published by Independently published, 2017
ISBN 10: 154960810XISBN 13: 9781549608100
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Book
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 275 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.69 inches. In Stock.
Published by Independently published, 2017
ISBN 10: 1549593870ISBN 13: 9781549593871
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Book
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 157 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.40 inches. In Stock.
Published by Independently published, 2017
ISBN 10: 1549607472ISBN 13: 9781549607479
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Book
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 163 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.41 inches. In Stock.
Published by Manas Publications, 2017
ISBN 10: 8170495326ISBN 13: 9788170495321
Seller: Vedams eBooks (P) Ltd, New Delhi, India
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. Contents: Introduction. 1. Excellent Pranks of Chinese Puppy. 2. Reversal of roles. 3. An ecstasy with police wireless. 4. Lady cop in undress : a laughing stock. 5. Outwitting the boss. 6. With Balaji s blessing. 7. Over a (Hot) cup of tea. 8. Car without a steering wheel. 9. Small savings in England. 10. Cattle station. 11. The King s gift. 12. Gratitude is still alive. 13. Occupational hazard. 14. Bitten by publicity. 15. Vanishing trick. 16. Minister s footwear. 17. Royal repast festivity. 18. Prestige regained. 19. Recovery police style. 20. Swalpa adjust Maadi. 21. Like poles repel. 22. Sparrows in a distant land. 23. Modelling blues. 24. Staying young: a day dreaming. 25. Watching a tragic play .Index. What is the life a Senior Police Officer in India like? What sort of situations does he face? How does he tackle them? What does an officer do if his senior s pocket is picked? How does a station house officer please his boss who comes to inspect his police station? Is police life very serious in nature? Is it only about crime, criminals. Mafia, and terrorists? Or does it have its moments of lightness? The author, a senior cop, answers all these by recounting many a funny situations faced by him in tackling various problems or VIP visits etc. The police sub-culture, its capacity to handle any type of problem its regimentation and its own jargon are beautifully brought out in this collection. The work contains several funny and not so funny anecdotes in the life of a senior Police Officer working in India. It gives a close insight into the Police sub-culture and makes the reader understand police better. The Author s short reminiscences about many situations faced by him as a senior cop are peppered with lot of wit and humour. This collection demonstrates that policemen are not always grim and gruff and there is also a streak of humour in them. This is indeed a rare book and worth reading. This book is very useful for policy-makters, administrators, politicians, media persons, students and general reader. (jacket).
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ISBN 10: 9391019552ISBN 13: 9789391019556
Seller: dsmbooks, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Book
Paperback. Condition: Like New. Like New. book.
Published by Manas Publications, 2019
ISBN 10: 8170495555ISBN 13: 9788170495550
Seller: dsmbooks, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Book
Hardcover. Condition: New. New. book.