Novedades

Cuando la historia del crimen se escribe en femenino. La idea de que las mujeres son frágiles y necesitan protección ha sido inculcada en el imaginario colectivo. Si bien es una afirmación cuestionable –por no decir falsa, derechamente–, hay algunas mujeres que han sido lo opuesto y las personas que las rodean son quienes deberían buscar refugio. A lo largo de la historia, han existido mujeres capaces de cometer crímenes tan atroces que se las ha vinculado con el diablo y la magia negra. ¿Será que la sociedad solo puede explicar su violencia a través de lo sobrenatural?

From the 1970s to the early 1990s, New York City was seen, justifiably, as out of control. The city approached bankruptcy, the subways were covered with graffiti, and murders were at a record high. Right-wing fearmongering and vigilante justice were countered by liberal pleas to end poverty and provide drug treatment—none of which happened. Then, in a surprising break from the past, new NYPD leadership decided to focus on crime. Between 1993 and 1996, New York City's murder numbers were cut in half, dropping to under 1,000 for the first time in decades.

From building a corporate empire in male-dominated industries, to facing the stark reality of a Women's Federal Prison Camp, V. Cheryl Womack's story is one of resilience, redemption, and the power of second chances. In this candid and empowering book, Cheryl shares hard-earned lessons and practical advice, offering a roadmap for survival and strength in the face of adversity. As founder of the Women of Worth charity, she advocates for the overlooked women in the prison system, using her experience to raise awareness and inspire change.

The destruction of Pan Am Flight 103 over the Scottish town of Lockerbie in December 1988 was the largest attack on Britain since World War Two. 259 passengers and 11 townsfolk of Lockerbie were murdered. Libyan Abdelbaset al-Megrahi was convicted of the crime. He maintained his innocence until his death in 2012.