Author: William Bernhardt
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1453277153
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 581

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A routine personal injury case leads a lawyer into a decade-old murder mystery: “[A] superb legal thriller . . . Wonderfully diverting reading” (Booklist). Ben Kincaid’s air-conditioner is on the fritz, his staff is on half-pay, and his sister has just disappeared, leaving him holding her baby. He needs fast money, and a quick-and-dirty personal injury suit could do the job. But what looks like a sure-fire case turns out to be something far more complicated. His prospective client hopes to rescue his son—a twenty-eight-year-old with the mind of a child. Ten years earlier, Leeman was accused of murdering a woman with a golf club, and he has been locked in a mental institution ever since. Now he is finally about to come to trial, and Kincaid sees no way to save him. But when a young Tulsa boy goes missing, Kincaid senses a connection between the two cases. Finding the abductor and could mean saving lives—Leeman’s, the kidnapped child’s, and those of the countless victims to come.

Author: Joe Domanick
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520205944
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 345

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From an award-winning journalist comes an investigative look, through the stories of people on both sides of the law, at the development and impact of the three strikes legislation in California.

Author: Joe Domanick
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520246683
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 345

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From an award-winning journalist comes an investigative look, through the stories of people on both sides of the law, at the development and impact of the three strikes legislation in California.

Author: Nasar Meer
Publisher: Policy Press
ISBN: 1447363027
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 198

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What can we learn from successes and failures in the pursuit of racial justice in the UK and elsewhere in the Global North? A dominant view of racial justice has long been linked to a ‘cruel optimism’ which normalises social and political outcomes that sustain racial injustice, despite successive governments wielding the means to address it. Researchers, activists and minoritised groups continually identify the drivers of these outcomes, but have grown accustomed to persevering despite strong resistance to change. Looking at numerous examples across anti-racist movements and key developments in nationhood/nationalism, institutional racism, migration, white supremacy and the disparities of COVID-19, Nasar Meer argues for the need to move on from perpetual crisis in racial justice to a turning point that might herald a change to deep-seated systems of racism.

Author: James Q. Whitman
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0198035314
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 322

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Criminal punishment in America is harsh and degrading--more so than anywhere else in the liberal west. Executions and long prison terms are commonplace in America. Countries like France and Germany, by contrast, are systematically mild. European offenders are rarely sent to prison, and when they are, they serve far shorter terms than their American counterparts. Why is America so comparatively harsh? In this novel work of comparative legal history, James Whitman argues that the answer lies in America's triumphant embrace of a non-hierarchical social system and distrust of state power which have contributed to a law of punishment that is more willing to degrade offenders.

Author: Marc Morjé Howard
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190659343
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 297

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The United States incarcerates far more people than any other country in the world, at rates nearly ten times higher than other liberal democracies. Indeed, while the U.S. is home to 5 percent of the world's population, it contains nearly 25 percent of its prisoners. But the extent of American cruelty goes beyond simply locking people up. At every stage of the criminal justice process - plea bargaining, sentencing, prison conditions, rehabilitation, parole, and societal reentry - the U.S. is harsher and more punitive than other comparable countries. In Unusually Cruel, Marc Morjé Howard argues that the American criminal justice and prison systems are exceptional - in a truly shameful way. Although other scholars have focused on the internal dynamics that have produced this massive carceral system, Howard provides the first sustained comparative analysis that shows just how far the U.S. lies outside the norm of established democracies. And, by highlighting how other countries successfully apply less punitive and more productive policies, he provides plausible solutions to addressing America's criminal justice quagmire.

Author: Jess Corban
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1496448413
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400

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Protect the weak. Safety for all. Power without virtue is tyranny. Ned has a new Apprentice, and now Reina Pierce must come to grips with what she sacrificed to secure Matriarch Teeras favor. As secrets unfold and danger mounts, Reina will test the bounds of trust and be forced to answer the question that has haunted her since her first night in the jungle: Which is betterGentle or Brute? And how far will she go to ensure tyranny is eradicated from Ned? In this fast-paced conclusion to the Ned Rising series, A Brutal Justice weaves action, romance, and provocative questions into a finale that readers wont be able to put down.

Author: Jack London
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274

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In 'Hearts of Three' by Jack London, readers are taken on a thrilling adventure full of action and suspense. Set in the early 20th century, the novel follows a trio of adventurers as they embark on a dangerous journey to recover a lost treasure. London's vivid descriptions and fast-paced narrative style immerse the reader in the world of high seas piracy and treacherous encounters, making for a compelling and engaging read. The dynamic characters and intricate plot add depth to the story, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. This action thriller reflects London's own experiences as a gold prospector and sailor, lending authenticity to the novel's events and characters. His deep understanding of the sea and the wilderness shines through, creating a vivid and immersive reading experience. I highly recommend 'Hearts of Three' to readers who enjoy adventure novels and are looking for a thrilling escapade filled with excitement and intrigue.

Author: Jack London
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 802722120X
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 264

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Francis Morgan is a son of wealthy New York industrialist caught up in his father's business. One day he finds out that he is a descendant of the notorious pirate Henry Morgan who left a rich heritage behind him, that no-one ever found. Eager to locate the treasure of his ancestor, Francis takes a trip to Central America, and on the way he meets his distant cousin, also Henry Morgan. Together, they will find dangerous adventures, unknown lands, and love. Jack London (1876-1916) was an American novelist, journalist, and social activist. His amazing life experience also includes being an oyster pirate, railroad hobo, gold prospector, sailor, war correspondent and much more. He wrote adventure novels & sea tales, stories of the Gold Rush, tales of the South Pacific and the San Francisco Bay area - most of which were based on or inspired by his own life experiences.

Author: Jack London
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 3991

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DigiCat presents to you this carefully created volume of the complete novels of Jack London. This ebook has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Content: The Cruise of the Dazzler A Daughter of the Snows The Call of the Wild The Kempton-Wace Letters The Sea-Wolf The Game White Fang Before Adam The Iron Heel Martin Eden Burning Daylight Adventure The Scarlet Plague A Son of the Sun The Abysmal Brute The Valley of the Moon The Mutiny of the Elsinore The Star Rover (The Jacket) The Little Lady of the Big House Jerry of the Islands Michael, Brother of Jerry Hearts of Three Jack London (1876-1916) was an American novelist, journalist, and social activist. His amazing life experience also includes being an oyster pirate, railroad hobo, gold prospector, sailor and war correspondent.