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It took less than four hours for Sarah Bailey and her younger brother Curtis to lose everything they knew. She lost her school, her mudpie stations, her church, her father, and her name. Everything they own is packed in garbage bags as they are moved to...

I am not an Astrophysicist, but I've studied Astrophysics all my life.. - I'm likely the only one of them who are very-well studied in it you'll ever get close enough to, who can and has explained it to average people simply enough to understand, as I...

Sober from Sin is a poignant memoir detailing the journey of a former law enforcement veteran from the depths of alcoholism to the embrace of sobriety, entwined with a search for spiritual and personal redemption. Reflecting on a two-decade career and...

Early Sunday morning cops responded to a call of shots fired on S. Rosehill Street. Upon arrival, they were led to an abandoned house where the body of the undercover officer Edward Rosario was found. He'd been shot three times. Police identified three...

Are you captivated by the mysteries that time has forgotten? Do tales of infamous disappearances and cryptic clues ignite your curiosity? Can you imagine what it's like to walk in the shoes of those who hunt for answers? If you nodded along, keep reading...

In a world where family ties are more treacherous than a double-edged sword, one young adult finds themselves ensnared in a web of lies, murder, and deceit. Navigating the labyrinthine corridors of the family business, they must uncover buried secrets...

UNLOCK THE SECRETS TO EXPLOSIVE SOCIAL MEDIA GROWTH!Struggling to gain followers on your social media platforms?Want to create content that goes viral?Looking to build a loyal online community that engages with your posts?If you answered yes to any of...

This book provides a comprehensive guide for understanding and addressing the challenges associated with aging and caregiving. It begins by examining the physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychological changes that occur with aging, as well as the...

In a city plagued by corruption and violence, Black Broadway rises to power as the most powerful black mob family, but their rise to the top is not without challenges. Other mob families in the city are fighting for control over the lucrative extortion...

DALLAS COP VOLUME III 300 TRUE SHORT STORIES is the final volume of DALLAS COP book stories, bringing the total summation of three books to nearly 800 true stories for True Crime readers. The author committed himself to a goal of publishing hundreds of...

We've all heard lots about dementia and Alzheimer's. Receiving the diagnosis for a loved one will hit you like a ton of bricks with so many questions filled with anxiety. In Mom Forgot My Birthday, Sonya Jury shares her raw journey with her Mother, Dean...

"Police secrète du Premier Empire" est un ouvrage écrit par Ernest d'Hauterive. Cet ouvrage explore le fonctionnement de la police secrète sous le régime de Napoléon Ier pendant le Premier Empire en France. Il examine les méthodes, les agents et les...

" Les hautes œuvres étaient les tâches assurées par le bourreau en tant qu'exécuteur de la haute justice : bannissement, châtiments corporels, torture, mise à mort, exposition au pilori... Charles-Henri Sanson, né le 15 février 1739 et mort le 4 juillet...

Tämä kirja avaa rikollisten katujengien salaista maailmaa. Mukana on maailman vanhimpiin kuuluvia katujengejä ja uudempia tulokkaita. Katujengeihin liittyviä ilmiöitä, kuten symboleja, musiikkia ja uskollisuutta, romantisoidaan mielellään. Mielikuva...

Kirjan aiheina ovat: verotus, yritystuet, valtion hallinto, sosiaali ja terveyspalvelut, ahneus-inflaatio, demokratia ja tasa-arvo, sanan vapaus, huumeet, ja niin edelleen. Niitä tarkastellaan kriittisesti,jotta kirjan lukija alkaisi itse itsenäisesti...

Crime is not just a reality 'out there', but also the outcome of social constructions: crime is often 'in the eye of the beholder'. When society changes, that is the 'beholders', new developments can be seen as disturbances, which under the pressure of...

In many countries regional and local authorities are given more powers in the field of social security. Supposedly, this is a general trend taking place throughout the developed world and beyond. In this volume the processes of devolution and...

The last half-century has witnessed the emergence of a transnational illegal market in adoptable children. Numerous cases have been uncovered whereby children from the Global South were purchased or kidnapped from their families or orphanages in order to...

Corruption is generally referred to as bribery. This books deals with a different form of corruption: corruption caused by networks. Network corruption is the form of corruption in which the interaction of multiple actors within a social network results...

Conflicts and International Crimes: an Introduction to Research Methods gives an overview of basic research methods and statistics for the analysis of international crimes: genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. After an introduction to...

This book is about the concerns and unremitting attempts of Dutch state authorities to control and raise barriers against outlaw motorcycle gangs. It discusses how Dutch mayors go to great lengths to prevent the settlement of outlaw motorcycle gangs in...

The Praxis of Justice brings together original contributions on restorative justice centering on the work of Ivo Aertsen, Emeritus Professor of Criminology in the Faculty of Law, KU Leuven. The work of Ivo Aertsen has impacted not only his country,...

A Administração Pública Brasileira passa por muitos desafios e transformações nos últimos anos. As mudanças perpassam diferentes setores e políticas p

本书是从业20年女法医戴西以真实案件为原型创作的半纪实悬疑推理作品，上演了一场罪与罚的生死角逐。一辆再正常不过的火车，一群再正常不过的乘客，随着火车的鸣笛声，一声巨响，终结了多条人命。是意外还是谋杀？一个正常的乡村荒废的工厂，用电量却异常高。到底隐藏着怎样的秘密？一只限量版的大提琴箱，装着的却是异常干净尸体。这是挑战还是挑衅？一桩桩诡异的案件，充满了对法医的挑战，章桐知道这是一场追逐之战。一个个残忍的案发现场，充满了致命的恶意，案件陷入重重迷雾之中。

本书是从业20年女法医戴西以真实案件为原型创作的半纪实悬疑推理作品，上演了一场罪与罚的生死角逐。一辆再正常不过的火车，一群再正常不过的乘客，随着火车的鸣笛声，一声巨响，终结了多条人命。是意外还是谋杀？一个正常的乡村荒废的工厂，用电量却异常高。到底隐藏着怎样的秘密？一只限量版的大提琴箱，装着的却是异常干净尸体。这是挑战还是挑衅？一桩桩诡异的案件，充满了对法医的挑战，章桐知道这是一场追逐之战。一个个残忍的案发现场，充满了致命的恶意，案件陷入重重迷雾之中。更多"法医追凶"系列作品：《法医追凶：无声的证言》《法医...

本书是从业20年女法医戴西以真实案件为原型创作的半纪实作品，还原了人性欲望与贪婪的挣扎。一场大火过后，现场唯有失去皮肤的少女尸体，没有任何的线索，只有无数少女的灵魂，游弋在冰冷的黑夜......一个神秘的盒子，一对干瘪的眼球，一朵枯黄的雏菊，牵引出一件尘封了十三年的凶杀悬案......一桩桩诡异的案件，充满了对法医的挑战，章桐知道这是一场无声的较量。一个个残忍的案发现场，充满了致命的恶意，案件陷入重重迷雾之中。更多"法医追凶"系列作品：《法医追凶：消失的证人》《法医追凶：后一个名字》

Rien n'est plus cruel que l'humain lui-même. Un regard captivant et sans concessions sur les abîmes de l'âme  - No Mercy (Keine Gnade)- The True Crime Podcast.En 2019, le premier livre d'Adrian Langenscheid, True Crime Deutschland (True...

Disasters, which cause significant harm and disruption, can occur anywhere. These situations may become more upsetting and unpleasant if you are unprepared. It's essential to be prepared for crises and disasters.The likelihood of surviving a disaster is...

Large-scale destruction and disruption from natural disasters are global phenomena. Unpreparedness can make these circumstances more stressful and unpleasant. Being ready for emergencies is crucial.Having the right supplies and knowing how to react in...

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I am sitting in a concrete cell, stranded on Texas death row, waiting to be murdered by the state. I was convicted of murdering a convenience store clerk while attempting to rob him, if you let the state tell it. But none of that matters now. I am here,...

The late Wilson Lwandhle Magadhla served in the South African Police Force at the peak of the struggle against the apartheid regime. Even as he remained true to his profession of policing, his heart remained with the freedom fighters; he yearned for a...

The life story of a couple/family that lost a second child and then went on to adopt a large number of children both from foreign countries and the US. The wife's story is followed from childhood through old age with detailed accounts of the second...

People with FASDs Can Be Successful-with Support!The question is, how do we support them? Despite being one of the most common developmental disabilities in the world, there is little understanding (and even fewer services) for people with Fetal Alcohol...

The 3-0 is a thrilling, cat and mouse story that's based on the true story of the largest police corruption scandal in the history of the New York City Police Department - The Dirty Thirty - It's also a story of bringing a divided community together. The...

Léonie Rosenstiel, whose mother suffers from Alzheimer's disease, struggles with an implacable, court-appointed guardian against the backdrop of centuries-old family myths and miscommunication. Mama wants their story told, but the courts demand that...

On May 27, 2001, a nurse in Kansas City oncologist Dr. Hunter-Hicks' office placed a five c.c. vial of Taxol chemotherapy medicine in a package and sent it to the National Medical Services laboratory. On June 12, 2001, the lab results arrived back. The...

Be inspired as you explore the career versatility social work provides through unique narratives shared by social workers with careers of more than 50 years to those newer in practice. Interviewees were asked to share their social work journey, including...

Embark on a gripping 25-year journey delving into the author's investigation of insurance crimes in Miami, spotlighting Special Investigation Units (SIU) -an investigative world invisible to most, yet one for which we all pay.In YOU PAID FOR THIS,...

This book is about a truly remarkable daughter who not only took care of her aging mother but has been faced with challenging family affairs, trusts, Alzheimer's Disease, lawsuits, and the Lord's Grace. "Human relationships are the most difficult...

Let's face it. Today's nonprofit fundraising environment is just plain tough. Development efforts that worked for decades no longer bring the same results. Nonprofits can no longer count entirely on government funding, available grants, and individual...

99 Things You Wish You Knew Before ... Choosing Adoption is your comprehensive guide to help you through your adoption journey. If you have ever been interested in adoption-as a prospective adoptive family, a birth parent, or even as an adoption...

What do three nuns, two mayors, a Baptist preacher, and the founder of a car dealership all have in common? They all rode an orphan train from New York City to Louisiana as small children! What is an orphan train? Who determined its passenger list and...

Step back in time to the shadowy halls of Lancaster Castle, where the grim realities of 19th-century prison life unfold through the eyes of a dedicated warder. "A Warder's Experiences in Lancaster Castle" offers a riveting and personal account of the...