Douglas Stewart Bücher

Piraten/Mit einem Lächeln/Echt verrückt!/Zwei Bäume in Jerusalem - Im Spiegel der Zeit - bk540; Verlag "Das Beste"; Douglas Stewart/Uschi Glas/Rüdiger Nehberg/Cornelia Schmalz Jacobsen; Paperback; 2004

Im Januar 1980 entdeckte der Londoner Hafenpolizist Eric Ellen in einer Zeitung, dass der Supertanker Salem, als unsinkbar geltend, vor der Küste Guineas gesunken war. Die Crew hatte das hochversicherte Schiff absichtlich versenkt, was ein beispielloses Verbrechen im Atlantik zur Folge hatte. Ellen beschloss, aktiv zu werden, und gründete das International Maritime Bureau (IMB), eine Institution zur Bekämpfung von Verbrechen auf hoher See. Douglas Stewart schildert in 'Piraten' die spektakulärsten Fälle des IMB und bietet eine umfassende Analyse der Kriminalität auf See. Die Piraterie ist so alt wie die Menschheit, doch nie zuvor waren so viele Freibeuter auf den Ozeanen aktiv, und die Verbrechen wurden mit modernster Technik so brutal ausgeführt. Stewart berichtet von dem Untergang eines Supertankers, Mordfällen am Amazonas, Menschenhandel, Betrug bis hin zu Regierungslevel, und von Terrorismus auf See. Sein fesselnder Bericht über die moderne Piraterie zeigt die erschreckende Realität auf den faktisch rechtsfreien Ozeanen, wo eine brutale und effektive Kriminalität gedeiht, der sich Eric Ellen und das IMB entgegenstellen.

The book delves into the brutal reality of modern piracy, highlighting the alarming resurgence of organized crime on the high seas. It reveals the violent tactics employed by contemporary pirates, including murder, torture, and hostage-taking, driven by the lucrative multi-billion dollar industry of hijacking cargo ships. The narrative emphasizes the inadequacies of international law enforcement in combating these crimes, while hinting at a growing awareness and potential awakening to address this pressing issue.

Emphasizing the universal necessity of prayer across all religions, the book explores its role as a means of grace in both current life and the afterlife. It highlights prayer as a vital support system for individuals, regardless of their strength or vulnerability, and presents it as a crucial aspect of spiritual life. Through its insights, the book advocates for the transformative power of prayer in fostering connection with the divine.

Jonny and Marty are different; different enough to be picked on and bullied. Too tall and too short, they have never fitted in at school.They are also bright, determined and resourceful, with big plans. But is that enough for them to take charge of the future and turn difference into success? And will they be able to recognise and seize opportunity when it presents itself?

3150 is the USA air force classification for an atomic weapons technician. When David Freeman completed his tour in the air force he wandered around America and Canada, finally ending in Australia. He decided that Australia was a peaceful quiet place to retire so he settled there. He never realized that he unwittingly became involved in a diabolical conspiracy that nearly brought down the governments of Australia and America. He had no choice, he was the only one that could prevent another cold war. But just as he thought retirement would come after preventing another cold war, things took another turn when he reunites with a long-time friend that he served with.