Patrick Kennedy Knihy

Motivicky u nás většinou neznámé pohádky vyprávějí o statečných hrdinech, kteří se nebojí riskovat i život, jde-li o spravedlivý boj dobra se zlem, ztělesněném buď v nadpřirozených bytostech nebo v tajemných klatbách a kouzlech.

In the early morning hours of July 22, 1991, Milwaukee Police Homicide Detective Patrick Kennedy would be called out to a multiple murder crime scene that would ultimately change his life forever. Jeffrey Dahmer was a son and brother turned predatory sexual serial killer, undetected until he was captured and who then went on to confess to committing 17 murders. Kennedy s reassuring and calm manner allowed him to ultimately build a rapport with his suspect in order to elicit a confession that provided information albeit horrific information to numerous families and friends of missing and disappeared young men in Milwaukee. He believed the case had complexities due to the sheer horror of it yet the killer remained one of the more human murderers that he had ever interrogated. Dahmer Detective: The Interrogation and Investigation that Shocked the World goes inside the police interrogation room where Kennedy spent long days during six chaotic weeks with Jeffrey Dahmer as he confessed to his life as a serial murderer, while the world s media clamored outside for information and confirmation about the story of one of the most notorious killers of the 20th century. Published in 2016, Dahmer Detective marks the 25th anniversary of Jeffrey Dahmer s capture and arrest.

The world is full of curious and bizarre people and places. This collection features six strange stories, including A Boy Called Pig and Magic Grandpa. You’ll encounter Operation Maverick, where children play at being adults in a park, and Memory Loss Club, where a romantic husband attempts to rekindle his wife's love despite her inability to remember him. In The Green Jewel, a young woman uncovers her mysterious powers. This collection is published by Hippo Books, known for producing engaging and enjoyable reads, making it suitable for English learners at an intermediate level or higher. Patrick Kennedy, the chief editor and principal writer at Hippo Books, is a DELTA qualified English teacher with over ten years of teaching experience in Europe and Asia. He has authored three English language textbook series and the Mahoney Green mysteries, contributing to various Hippo short story collections. Cooper Baltis, a writer and co-founder of Hippo Books, is a former Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Mongolia and is TESOL certified. With five years of teaching experience in Asia, he has published stories in several American literary magazines. His works include Hassan and Lulu and My Brother the Giant, along with numerous short story collections.

Do you believe in ghosts? No? Maybe this book will change your mind... What happened at The Forest Hotel one hundred years ago? What do the ghostly sisters do to young Jimmy Kinsella when he stays in The Old Dark House all night? What does the mysterious Night Visitor want from one of America's richest men? These questions will be answered in The Lighthouse, a collection of six ghost stories that is sure to entertain and frighten you. The Lighthouse is published by Hippo Books, a publisher dedicated to producing interesting, readable and fun books. This book is suitable for English students with pre-intermediate English or higher. Be sure to check out our other Hippo Graded Readers. About the Author: Patrick Kennedy is the chief editor at Hippo Books. He is also one of Hippo's principal writers. He is a DELTA qualified English teacher with over ten years' experience teaching in Europe and Asia. Patrick has also written three English language textbook series. He is the author of the Mahoney Green mysteries and has contributed to many of Hippo's short story collections.

The events of a single day can alter the course of history, leaving lasting impressions. This book presents stories of historic moments from the viewpoints of those who lived through them. Experience the haunting scene of the Titanic's sinking through the eyes of its bandleader, and join Howard Carter as he uncovers the tomb of Tutankhamun. Feel the tension of D-Day as seen by a young soldier, and relive the tragic assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas in 1963. Discover the division of Berlin and the celebrations that followed the fall of the Wall in 1989, alongside the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. Published by Hippo Books, known for engaging and accessible literature, this book is ideal for English learners at an intermediate level or higher. It also invites readers to explore other titles in the Hippo Graded Readers collection. The chief editor, Patrick Kennedy, is a DELTA qualified English teacher with over a decade of experience in Europe and Asia, and has authored multiple English language textbooks. Cooper Baltis, a co-founder and writer for Hippo Books, has taught English in Asia and published works in various literary magazines.