| CRIME AND PUNISHMENT (non illustrated)
| Crime and Punishment focuses on the mental anguish and moral dilemmas of Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov, an impoverished ex-student from St. Petersburg who formulates and executes a plan to kill an unscrupulous pawnbroker for her money. Raskolnikov argues that with the pawnbroker's money he can perform good deeds to counterbalance the crime, while ridding the world of a worthless parasite. This murder he also commits to test Raskolnikov's hypothesis that some people are naturally able to and also...More
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| Library of the World's Best Mystery and Detective Stories
| This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.
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| THE ADVENTURE OF THE DYING DETECTIVE (non illustrated)
| Dr. Watson is called to 221B Baker Street to tend Holmes, who is apparently dying of a rare Asian disease contracted while he was on a case at Rotherhithe. Watson is shocked, having heard nothing about his friend’s illness. Mrs. Hudson says that he has neither eaten nor drunk anything in three days.Upon arriving, Watson finds Holmes in his bed looking very ill and gaunt indeed, and Holmes proceeds to make several odd demands of Watson. He is not to come near Holmes, for the illness is highly c...More
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| Men in Black: How the Supreme Court Is Destroying America
| The bestselling Men in Black-first time in paperback! Lawyer and hugely popular radio talk show host Mark Levin throws the book at out-of-control liberal judges who ignore the Constitution, dismantle the rights of American citizens, and make up their own coercive law from the bench.
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| THE ADVENTURE OF THE RED CIRCLE (non illustrated)
| The book is about Sherlock Holmes. He is a detective in London and he dissolves mysteries with his friend mr Watson.On day, when Sherlock was at ms Warren`s place, ms Warren told him about her mysterious new lodger.First Sherlock didn`t wanted to know anything about it because she hadn`t got facts enough. But when she told some more things, Sherlock changed his mind. Now he thought he had to look at it.The thing ms Warren told were very strange. She told that her lodger never came out of the roo...More
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| Understanding Criminal Law (Legal Text Series)
| This comprehensive and clearly written Understanding treatise is frequently cited by scholars and courts in their analysis of substantive criminal law. Understanding Criminal Law is designed to be taught in conjunction with any casebook. The topics covered are those most often raised in criminal law casebooks, and coverage of these subjects is meant to complement professors' classroom discussions. The text focuses on the basic elements of, and defenses to, specific crimes such as homicide...More
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| Examples & Explanations: Civil Procedure, Sixth Edition
| For two decades Examples & Explanations: Civil Procedure has helped students understand the intricacies of civil procedure. Professor Glannon, using the extremely successful Examples & Explanations format that he created, teaches students about civil procedure in an entertaining and elucidating way. Now in its Sixth Edition, this amazing study aid continues to provide clear, engaging introductions to the principles of civil procedure, together with appealing exam...More
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| The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court
| In The Nine, acclaimed journalist Jeffrey Toobin takes us into the chambers of the most important—and secret—legal body in our country, the Supreme Court, revealing the complex dynamic among the nine people who decide the law of the land. An institution at a moment of transition, the Court now stands at a crucial point, with major changes in store on such issues as abortion, civil rights, and church-state relations. Based on exclusive interviews with the justices and with a keen sense...More
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| Examples & Explanations: Evidence, 7th Edition
| The #1 study guide for Evidence is now in its Seventh Edition. Examples & Explanations: Evidence is the go-to resource for any student struggling to understand the concepts and rules of evidence as described in their casebook. The Examples & Explanations pedagogy encourages students to read the text carefully, apply what they have learned, and test their understanding of the material. A leader in its field, Examples & Explanations: Evidence features:...More
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| Criminology: The Core
| Concise, current, and affordable, best-selling CRIMINOLOGY: THE CORE, Fourth Edition delivers cutting-edge coverage in a succinct, student-friendly paperback. Author Larry Siegel guides readers through the fast-paced field of criminology, its most current research, and fascinating examples that help students truly understand criminological theory. The text effectively uses real-world material to clarify criminology's concepts and theories. Highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of criminology...More
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| The Collapse of American Criminal Justice
| The rule of law has vanished in America’s criminal justice system. Prosecutors now decide whom to punish and how severely. Almost no one accused of a crime will ever face a jury. Inconsistent policing, rampant plea bargaining, overcrowded courtrooms, and ever more draconian sentencing have produced a gigantic prison population, with black citizens the primary defendants and victims of crime. In this passionately argued book, the leading criminal law scholar of his generation looks to history f...More
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| Last Statements and Case Files of Executed Death Row Inmates - Lubbock County- Texas (Last Statments)
| This Book contains the Final Last Statements of Death Row Inmates before they were Executed. This information was researched from the records of the Texas Department of Public Safety. This non fiction murder and criminal justice book includes information and facts on inmates found guilty and executed for crimes committed from Lubbock County and in the State of Texas. Inside this Booklet you will get a brief summary of each case. You will learn the crimes that the inmate was found guilty of and...More
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| A Civil Action
| "The legal thriller of the decade." --Cleveland Plain DealerNow a Major Motion Picture!In this true story of an epic courtroom showdown, two of the nation's largest corporations stand accused of causing the deaths of children. Representing the bereaved parents, the unlikeliest of heroes emerges: a young, flamboyant Porsche-driving lawyer who hopes to win millions of dollars and ends up nearly losing everything, including his sanity. A searing, compelling tale of a legal system gone awry--one in ...More
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| Criminal Investigation
| Widely recognized as the most accurate and comprehensive text in the field, this practical, step-by-step introduction to criminal investigation gives students a logical framework for understanding the investigative process. Major sections cover current issues such as environmental crime, the looting of archaeological sites, videotaping of crime scenes, street gangs, and drugs. Case studies throughout the text emphasize the applied technique of criminal investigation. Graphs, charts, and compelli...More
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| Criminal Justice in America
| Cole and Smith's CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN AMERICA, Sixth Edition, lets you experience the real-world excitement of this dynamic field while helping you excel in your course with the support of proven, integrated study tools. In this engaging, reader-friendly text, you'll learn about new career opportunities in criminal justice and read true stories of offenders and their experiences within the system. You'll also learn about the crucial role that public policy plays in the criminal justice system and...More
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| Are Prisons Obsolete? (Open Media Series)
| With her characteristic brilliance, grace and radical audacity, Angela Y. Davis has put the case for the latest abolition movement in American life: the abolition of the prison. As she quite correctly notes, American life is replete with abolition movements, and when they were engaged in these struggles, their chances of success seemed almost unthinkable. For generations of Americans, the abolition of slavery was sheerest illusion. Similarly,the entrenched system of racial segregation seemed to ...More
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| Last Statements and Case Files of Executed Death Row Inmates - Dallas County- Texas (Criminal Justice-Death Penalty)
| This Criminal and Law Book contains the Final Last Statements of Death Row Inmates from Dallas County, Texas before they were Executed. This Criminal Justice Book is Part One of Two. This information was researched from the records of the Texas Department of Public Safety. This Book contains 15 case files and Last Statement Records if the inmate made a statement. This non fiction murder and criminal justice book includes information and facts on inmates found guilty and executed for crimes comm...More
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| Criminal Justice in Action
| The Sixth Edition of CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN ACTION places you in the center of the action and helps you excel in your criminal justice course! You'll explore vivid real-life applications that clarify key criminal justice concepts and read about the many exciting new career opportunities that the field now offers. Concepts will suddenly make sense thanks to this edition's vivid straight-from-the-headlines vignettes that begin every chapter. Choosing what's important to remember is a snap with each c...More
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| Criminal Law
| Clear, concise, and cutting edge, Joel Samaha's best-selling CRIMINAL LAW, 10e helps you apply criminal law's enduring foundations and principles to fascinating court cases and specific crimes. With a balanced blend of case excerpts and author commentary, Samaha guides you as you sharpen your critical thinking and legal analysis skills. You'll see the principles, defenses, and elements of crime at work as you progress through the book--and you'll learn about the general principles of criminal li...More
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| America's Courts and the Criminal Justice System
| This text focuses on the dynamics of the court by introducing the concept of the courtroom work group and the relationship between the three main actors - judge, prosecutor, and defense attorney - thus illustrating the law in action. Neubauer uses numerous pedagogical devices which bring the court process to life for students. This revised edition has many new topics, features, and supplements.
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