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Whiting & Birch Ltd And a Seed was Planted: Occupation based approaches for social inclusion: 1: Theoretical Views and Shifting Perspectives
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Silvertail Books The Riots: The Police Fight for the Streets During the Uk's Deadly 2011 Riots
Book SynopsisIn August 2011 the shooting of Mark Duggan by the police sparked an explosion of rioting and lawlessness across the UK. Mobs went on the rampage and terrifying scenes of destruction and violence unfolded. Homes and businesses were burnt to the ground, thousands were arrested, many hundreds were injured and five people were killed. The Riots is the untold story of what police officers on the frontline experienced over those feverish days and nights as they battled to regain control of Britain's streets. Drawn from interviews with dozens of officers who have never spoken publicly before, this is a terrifying account of how the disorder spread through the country and how the police fought back while under attack from rioters armed with bricks, petrol bombs, knives and guns. The Riots is full of the kind of heroism we are used to seeing in war and features stories of astonishing bravery from the lethal frontline of British policing. It is as thrilling, controversial and important as real-life stories can get.
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Kingston Imperial The Secret Files
Book SynopsisIn 2018, reporter Michael Hayes uncovered a major story about how the NYPD was not only turning a blind eye to police misconduct, but also allowing hundreds of officers with severe misconduct charges to remain on the force. In the aftermath of that story, then-Mayor Bill de Blasio attempted to reform the department only to abandon his plans. While de Blasio may have suffered a political setback, it''s New Yorkers who are the true victims of this failure to deliver accountability and transparency. The state has a law that specifically prevents the public from learning about concealed police records. New Yorkers are increasingly distrustful of the police after witnessing their loved ones being targeted, brutalized, and murdered with near impunity. Hayes takes readers inside decades of police corruption and controversial laws, chronicling the stories of the families and activists who have had enough. He makes a compelling case for the limits of reform in the aftermath of the major Black Lives Matter rallies following the murder of George Floyd and growing calls to defund the police.
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Brill Medicine and the Law in the Middle Ages
Book SynopsisMedicine and the Law in the Middle Ages offers fresh insight into the intersection between these two distinct disciplines. A dozen authors address this intersection within three themes: medical matters in law and administration of law, professionalization and regulation of medicine, and medicine and law in hagiography. The articles include subjects such as medical expertise at law on assault, pregnancy, rape, homicide, and mental health; legal regulation of medicine; roles physicians and surgeons played in the process of professionalization; canon law regulations governing physical health and ecclesiastical leaders; and connections between saints’ judgments and the bodies of the penitent. Drawing on primary sources from England, France, Frisia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, and Spain, the volume offers a truly international perspective. Contributors are Sara M. Butler, Joanna Carraway Vitiello, Jean Dangler, Carmel Ferragud, Fiona Harris-Stoertz, Maire Johnson, Hiram Kümper, Iona McCleery, Han Nijdam, Kira Robison, Donna Trembinski, Wendy J. Turner, and Katherine D. Watson.Trade Review"...With a concentration on reading and critiquing these medieval sources of medicine and law together, Turner and Butler, along with their contributors uncover how two bodies of knowledge intersect and interact, shedding light on each other equally. Indeed, "a study of medical practice through the eyes of the law...furnishes a unique opportunity to see medicine in action" (7). Simultaneously, Turner and Butler describe the law as invested in medicine and physicians for their expertise in court cases and legal matters. ...presenting several avenues for future study, highlighting one of the strengths of this collection. ...The distinction between theory and practice raised by several essays in the collection, especially those discussing the prestige of medical education or licensure, serves … as one of the more significant contributions the collection makes. And, indeed, for this reviewer, reading [Katherine D. Watson's] remarks makes clear how this collection raises as many questions as it answers, which is particularly appealing. Indeed, although scholars might wish for essays on subjects not covered, it is fitting that such a scholarly endeavor would need to strike a balance between comprehensiveness and coverage. So while this collection contains essays that are focused--almost surgical in their specific interventions--it also makes an effort to include a range of topics, covering almost ten centuries of material and most of Western Europe in twelve well-constructed chapters. Although it is ambitious, the collection responds with clarity and concision to the texts under discussion." Will Rogers, University of Louisiana, Monroe in The Medieval Review, 15.10.46Table of ContentsAcknowledgements …ix About the Authors …x Abbreviations …xiii Medicine and Law: The Confluence of Art and Science in the Middle Ages …1 Wendy J. Turner and Sara M. Butler Medical Matters in Law and Administration of Law …23 1 Compensating Body and Honor: The Old Frisian Compensation Tariffs …25 Han Nijdam 2 Midwives in the Middle Ages? Birth Attendants, 600–1300 …58 Fiona Harris-Stoertz 3 Learned Men and Skillful Matrons: Medical Expertise and the Forensics of Rape in the Middle Ages… 88 Hiram Kümper 4 Expert Examination of Wounds in the Criminal Court of Justice in Cocentaina (Kingdom of Valencia) during the Late Middle Ages …109 Carmel Ferragud 5 Forensic Evidence, Lay Witnesses and Medical Expertise in the Criminal Courts of Late Medieval Italy… 133 Joanna Carraway Vitiello 6 Mental Health as a Foundation for Suit or an Excuse for Theft in Medieval English Legal Disputes …157 Wendy J. Turner Professionalization and Regulation of Medicine …175 7 Making Right Practice? Regulating Surgery and Medicine in Fourteenth and Fifteenth-Century Bologna …177 Kira Robison 8 Medical Licensing in Late Medieval Portugal… 196 Iona McCleery 9 Dreaming of Valencia’s Social Order in Jaume Roig’s Espill…220 Jean Dangler 10 Portrait of a Surgeon in Fifteenth-Century England …243 Sara M. Butler Medicine and the Law in Hagiography …267 11 An Infirm Man: Reading Francis of Assisi’s Retirement in the Context of Canon Law …269 Donna Trembinski 12 Medicine and Miracle: Law Enforcement in the Lives of Irish Saints …288 Máire Johnson Concluding Remarks …317 Katherine D. Watson Works Cited …328 Index…369
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Penguin Putnam Inc Not Quite Not White
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Prentice Hall Press Hater
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Shepheard-Walwyn (Publishers) Ltd The New School of Economics
Book SynopsisThe New School of Economics offers a coherent plan to transform our current confining and unjust economic system into a fair and prosperous economics with opportunities for all. This book addresses systematic issues and offers a roadmap to overcome denied access to prosperity, by creating a more just and vibrant society where everyone has an opportunity to thrive and find fulfilment. The author introduces a more simplified introduction to the world of Physiocracy, and the physiocrats, the 18th century group of economists who believed that the wealth of nations derived solely from the value of land agriculture' or land development' and that agricultural products should be highly priced. At the center of this book is the movement of a new way of economic thinking. With their political-economic framework, The New Physiocrats refer to this as the New School of Economics'. The New School of Economics presents many opportunities for lively debate. Especially now, when the whole Table of Contents Prologue x Update & Reflection: xvi Introduction The Dream 1 Who are the New Physiocrats? 2 The Decline of Current Market-based Models 3 Part I: The Guiding Principles of the New School 7 Georgism’ s Pragmatic Land Value Tax 10 Modern-Day Examples 14 The New Physiocratic Platform 14 Our Flag 15 Part II: Economic Reform Platform 17 The Three Pillars of Income Security 17 Commons Levies for the National Dividend 19 Lessons Learned and Property Bubbles 20 Unified Location Tax (ULT) 22 Environmental Taxation 27 Returning the Money You Earned 28 The New Management Incentives 30 Monopolies and Public-Private Partnerships 32 Sustainable Value Added Tax (SVAT) 33Types of Consumption 34 Focus on Purchasing Power 35 Sectoral Banks 36 Business-to-Business Portal 46 The Effort to Support Purchasing Power — Benefit Licenses 47 Table of Contents Community Restaurants, Cultural Clothing, and Groceries 48 Local Markets 49 Consumers and Farmers Shops 51 The New Rules for Industrial Organization: The Problems with Picking Winners 51 Static, Dynamic, and Traditional Sectors 52 Visual Space 55 The New Rules for a Functioning Market: Guardians ofTransparency 56 Private Property 57 The Path to Full Employment 58 The Effort to Restore Our Time 58 Bankruptcy 60 Perfect Information and Perverse Incentives: Publish salaries,education availability 60 Industry-Managed Rapid Retraining (IMRR) 61 Employer of Last Resort 62 Freeing the Labor Market from its Distortions 63 Sustainable Pensions and Savings 64 The New Rules for Trade: Protectionism vs. Compensatism 66 Preferential Trade Agreements 71 Planned Obsolescence 71 Economic Complexity 72 Chilean-style capital controls 72 The New Rules on Government Spending 73 Focus on Incentives 75 Part III: Political Reform Platform 76 A New System of Government 76 Financial and Monetary Reform 81New Central Bank Rules and Tools 85 Part IV: Social Reform Platform 87 Culture and Free Speech 87 Marriage and Child-rearing 87 Our Space and Health 91 Our Space and Education 92 Scale & Efficiency versus Diversity & Safety 93 Wasted Legal Efforts 94 A New Metric for Success 96 Part V: The Constitution — The General Agreement 98 The New Physiocratic Platform 99 Social Reform: 101 The Road to Power 105 Glossary 107 Annex I 110 Annex II 120
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Disney Publishing Group One Year in Uvalde
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Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd A drain on our dignity
Book SynopsisPhotojournalist Masixole Feni, the first black winner of the 2017 Ernest Cole award, showcases his work in A Drain on our Dignity: An Insider's Perspective. It portrays issues such as evictions, poor infrastructure, lack of sanitation, water scarcity, and overpopulation in black communities.
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Hodder & Stoughton On My Life
Book Synopsis''A compelling, vividly realised prison drama with a mystery at its heart. Hugely enjoyed it'' Steve Cavanagh, author of Thirteen Jenna knows she didn''t do it. But she is running out of time to prove it . . . A heartbreaking, compulsive thriller with a killer twist! Framed. Imprisoned. Pregnant. Jenna thought she had the perfect life: a loving fiancé, a great job, a beautiful home. Then she finds her stepdaughter murdered; her partner missing. And the police think she did it . . . Locked up to await trial, surrounded by prisoners who''d hurt her if they knew what she''s accused of, certain someone close to her has framed her, Jenna knows what she needs to do: Clear her name Save her baby Find the killer But can she do it in time? Authors love On My Life! ''An angry, powerful read'' Mick Herron, author of London Rules ''I loved it. A Trade ReviewAn angry, powerful read - one of those rare crime novels with more to deliver than routine thrills. -- Mick Herron, author of London RulesI loved it. A searing take on the treatment of women in prison as well as a fast-paced and smart thriller. -- Gillian McAllister, author of No Further QuestionsWhat an amazing, roller-coaster ride and also a searing indictment of the way women are treated in prison. Highly recommended. -- Elly Griffiths, author of The Stranger DiariesON MY LIFE by Angela Clarke is a heart-rending mystery, and an unflinching study of life in the prison system. -- Stuart Neville, author of So Say The FallenMesmerising and unflinching. Angela Clarke's meticulously researched book expertly captures the sense of fear and dog-eat-dog mentality that permeates our institutions. A propulsive, utterly compelling novel. -- Fiona CumminsA compelling, vividly realised prison drama with a mystery at its heart. Hugely enjoyed it. -- Steve Cavanagh, author of ThirteenIt's her best yet. ON MY LIFE is a claustrophobic helter skelter that had me racing to the end to find out who was telling the truth! -- Katerina Diamond, author of The PromiseIntelligent, pacy thriller... Taut, claustrophobic, fast-paced, moving. An incredibly gripping read. -- Will Dean, author of Dark PinesCompelling, intense, and breathtakingly brilliant. -- Angela Marsons, author of the DI Kim Stone novelsThis book was so heaped with tension, threat and menace that I had to read it very quickly! Absolutely engrossing and entertaining as well as being a searing indictment of the penal system. This is an eye-opening, jaw-dropping read that will keep you up to the wee small hours. -- Liz Nugent, author of Skin DeepFrom the very first chapter I was truly captivated... I cannot recommend this book enough. Angela Clarke is a force to be reckoned with. -- Caroline Mitchell, author of Silent VictimLoved this... The pace never drops and the detail of prison life is so moving and brutal. -- Claire McGowan, author of the Paula Maguire seriesIn a word, brilliant... So engaging at times I found it hard to breathe! It kept me up well past lights out several nights in a row. -- James Oswald, author of the Inspector McLean seriesAn explosive story of murder, injustice and sheer survival instincts - the fear almost leapt from the page! -- Mel SherrattAngela has knocked it out of the park with this book - it's incredible. Dramatic, unputdownable, heart breaking, utterly compelling - and important. I read it in pretty much one sitting, with my heart in my mouth. Definitely in my Top 3 of the year! -- Louise VossA book to grip you by the throat and haunt your dreams after you have put it down. ON MY LIFE will stay with me for some time. -- Cass GreenA claustrophobic, character-driven tour de force from Angela Clarke. Powerful, affecting and utterly compelling, the plot twists and turns like a corkscrew digging into your brain. Unmissable... -- Neil Broadfoot, author of No Man's LandA thrilling, terrifying novel... I was caught from the first frightening page and the unflinching look at prison life was shocking, addictive and, at times, very moving. The ending left me breathless. -- Kate Helm, author of The Secrets You HideAbsolutely loved ON MY LIFE - a twisty, involving roller-coaster of a read with a powerful social message at its heart. -- Roz Watkins, author of The Devil's DiceI finished Angela's book in one quick gulp. An absolute thrill-ride. I loved the prison setting and the entire cast. Fabulous pacing. -- Jo Spain, author of The ConfessionTense, touching and claustrophobic, Clarke nails the horror of being imprisoned for something you didn't do. A rollercoaster ride of a thriller. -- Ali Knight, author of Before I Find YouAngela Clarke has written a very sensitive, moving and sympathetic look at incarcerated women in ON MY LIFE. Empathy (and good research) on every page -- Sinéad Crowley, author of One Bad TurnThis isn't just a smart, high-tension page turner, it's a book that shines clear bright light on contemporary prison life. -- William Shaw, author of Salt LaneA fantastic story, brilliantly told...a great mystery, a high-stakes personal struggle, and a pile of massive twists. ON MY LIFE is a total triumph. -- Julia Crouch, author of Her Husband's LoverAngela Clarke layers on the tension with this blistering, angry thriller which will change the way you think about women in prison. -- Tammy Cohen, author of They All Fall DownThe new thriller by Angela Clarke packs a powerful punch. An authentic and gripping account of an innocent woman trapped in the prison system. -- Anna Mazzola, author of The Story KeeperA compulsive read with insight into women in the prison system; a mystery that is unpicked with pace and increasing tension. -- Lisa Ballantyne, author of The Guilty OneCompelling, sympathetic and tense, with some wonderfully drawn characters and a truly cinematic ending. -- Rod Reynolds, author of Cold Desert SkyAn unputdownable read about an ordinary woman's worst nightmare, ON MY LIFE is well researched, brilliantly written, scarily realistic and utterly heartbreaking. -- SJI Holliday, author of The LingeringAs dark and twisty as a tornado - Angela Clarke's best yet. -- Mel McGrath, author of Give Me the ChildON MY LIFE is fast paced, twisty and nail biting, but it's so much more too. -- Holly Seddon, author of Don't Close Your EyesA gripping thriller with a shockingly searing insight into prison life for women. Couldn't put this down. -- Luca Veste, author of The Bone KeeperA terrifying and moving story. You won't be able to look away, desperate to see if justice is done. -- Lucy Dawson, author of The DaughterTense, unflinching and heartbreaking. This one kept me up late in the night. Angela Clarke has excelled herself. -- Colette McBethMoving and compassionate... As well as being fast-paced and involving it's a thought-provoking, and at times very tender, read. I found myself hurtling towards the end as the tension ratcheted up. -- Amanda Jennings, author of The Cliff HousePacy, addictive... couldn't put it down. Insightful, intelligent and moving with unforgettable characters and a brilliant twist. Stunning! -- Claire Douglas, author of Last Seen AliveON MY LIFE is truly special. On one hand a gut-punching psychological thriller and on the other a haunting exploration of the female prison system. It's a raw, honest and twisty novel about truth and bravery and I couldn't put it down. -- Fran Dorricott, author of After the EclipseClever, gripping and powerful - Angela Clarke's ON MY LIFE is a great read. -- William Ryan, author of A House of GhostsAngela Clarke is an author with something real to say, and a grip that only tightens as she says it. -- Tony Kent, author of Marked For DeathTense and heartbreaking, this is a beautifully constructed thriller. -- Lucy Ayrton, author of One More ChanceON MY LIFE is an exhaustively researched, expertly-crafted and brilliantly-written prison story that places the reader firmly in the room. Angela Clarke movingly chronicles a woman's worst nightmare with a killer-twist at the end. A must-read. -- Howard Linskey, author of The Chosen OnesAn absolute page turner with excellently-realised characters and surprising humour. Even better, it has a huge heart. It will make you think differently about prisons and how pregnant women fare in them. -- Alex Reeve, author of The House on Half Moon StreetReading this book was like being on an emotional rollercoaster: sometimes harrowing, sometimes heart-warming. I was enthralled from start to finish. -- Rachel Abbott, author of Come A Little CloserSuch an expertly executed novel and a thrilling page-turner too. -- Michelle Davies, author of False WitnessAuthentic and bold, with a searing story and cracking characterisation. -- LV HayThis is a fresh, smart and important novel that absolutely stands out from the crowd. Highly recommended. -- Catherine Ryan Howard, author of The Liar's GirlA smart, fast-paced prison thriller with a ticking clock scenario that's at once novel, and as old as humanity. -- Mason Cross, author of the Carter Blake seriesThis is a pacy read about a perfect life gone wrong...I didn't see the twist coming! * Prima *A chilling portrait of prison life, and a brilliantly pacy plot * Sunday Mirror *A twisty thriller that intensifies as it reaches it's conclusion - a clever and compelling read * Woman’s Weekly *The story is so compellingly told that you won't be putting it down * Sunday Express S Magazine *With shocking twists until the very end, you won't want to put this down * Heat *On My Life has all the hallmarks of a classic Angela Clarke novel. She thoughtfully, sensitively and cleverly sheds light on the hidden world behind bars, but never lets the pace flag for one second. It's a blistering thriller with a big heart -- Marnie Riches, bestselling author of TightropeSome books are hard to put down - this is one of them...With a twisting tale that races to a tense conclusion, this is a compelling and vivid read * Woman & Home *Well researched and shocking, this is both a gripping thriller and an indictment of prison policy * Literary Review *
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Arsenal Pulp Press Double Melancholy: Art, Beauty, and the Making of
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Arsenal Pulp Press The Rat People: A Journey through Beijing's
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Seven Stories Press,U.S. Censored 2018: Press Freedoms in a 'Post-Truth'
Book Synopsis[Censored] should be affixed to the bulletin boards in every newsroom in America. And, perhaps, read aloud to a few publishers and television executives.'- Ralph Nadar
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Seven Stories Press,U.S. Censored 2019: The Top Censored Stories and Media
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Seven Stories Press,U.S. The Fruit Of All My Grief
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Melville House Publishing Living In A World That Can't Be Fixed:
Book SynopsisIn a world in which we can t trust politicians to save us, this book argues for the crucial importance of new countercultures at the local, national, and global levels.
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