Hillsborough - The Truth
Phil Scraton - 1999
Now, following the private prosecution for manslaughter brought by the bereaved families against two senior police officers, this revised edition considers the background, progress and implications of that court action. It examines the conduct of the seven-week trial, the legal arguments, the key evidence, the cases for the prosecution and defence, the judge's controversial direction and the outcome. The jury, while acquitting his assistant, failed to reach a verdict on the match commander, Chief Superintendent Duckenfield. The judge then refused a retrial. Using verbatim accounts, the book's detailed analysis demonstrates the inadequacy of the law and the inappropriate breadth of judicial discretion, which undermines and inhibits such cases.Hillsborough: The Truth is already established as the definitive, unique account of the disaster - in which 96 men, women and children died, hundreds were injured and thousands traumatised - and its long-term aftermath. It reveals the contradictions between the Taylor Inquiry and the anachronistic and controversial inquest system, which returned verdicts of accidental death when negligence had been clearly established. It also exposes the appalling treatment endured by the bereaved and survivors in the immediate aftermath; the inhumanity of the identification process; problems concerning the emergency response and standards of medical care; and the systematic review and alteration of police statements by South Yorkshire police managers and their solicitors - evidently approved by the West Midlands police investigation team and Lord Justice Taylor.Powerful, disturbing and harrowing, Hillsborough: The Truth puts the disaster into the context of institutional complacency, which made a tragedy on this scale inevitable. It shows how the law fails to provide appropriate means of access, disclosure and redress for those facing the consequences of institutional neglect and personal negligence. And it tells how ordinary people can suffer when those in authority sacrifice truth and accountability to protect their reputations.
100 Most Disgusting Things On The Planet
Anna Claybourne - 2010
The content is divided into a range of categories, from offensive animals, plants, and other creatures to foods, inventions, and of course, a selection of revolting human body bits such as snot, scabs, and earwax. Each page has a Yuck Factor rating and description, along with photos and illustrations. Sidebars include extra gross details and tips.
The Vampire Diaries, Volumes 1-4
L.J. Smith - 1991
Contains movie tie-in editions of the four Vampire Diaries titles: The Awakening, The Struggle, The Fury and Dark Reunion.
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith Summary & Study Guide
BookRags - 2010
1 Ladies' Detective Agency Study Guide contains comprehensive summaries and analysis of the book. This study guide includes a detailed Plot Summary, Chapter Summaries & Analysis, Character Descriptions, Objects/Places, Themes, Styles, Quotes, and Topics for Discussion on The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith.
He Fell From The Sky
Pebbles Starr - 2018
Raised by one of Brooklyn's most notorious and ruthless kingpins, she's always had this outlook that her needs and wants are above everyone else. After all, she grew up spoiled. But when her father dies and her mom is admitted into a mental facility, her entire world changes as she knows it. Thrust into the dismal world of poverty, Jett has no choice but to take care of herself--with the help of her best friend's boyfriend, of course. Somehow, she finds herself in a stressful and exhausting predicament that leads her to hitting a man with her car on the road. Only this man isn't quite what she had anticipated.If you enjoyed "When a Rich Thug Wants You" and "My Polished, Professional Thug", you'll love this riveting, urban tale with a sprinkling of fantasy and endless secrets that'll leave you shocked and on the edge of your seat. SPIRITS ARE REAL.And some of them are drug-addicted kleptomaniacs that love extremely hard.
50 in 50: Fifty stories for fifty years!
Harry Harrison - 2001
Parodic one moment, serious the next, Harrison has been called by Brian Aldiss "one of the few authors capable of carrying the old vigor of earlier days forward into a new epoch."On the occasion of his fiftieth anniversary as a professional writer, Harrison has gathered together fifty of his best stories-one for each year-along with substantial notes and introductory material. 50 in 50 is at once a memoir, a compendium of an engaging body of work, and a look at the history of science fiction in the second half of the 20th century.
The Fine Art of Paper Flowers: A Guide to Making Beautiful and Lifelike Botanicals
Tiffanie Turner - 2017
The Fine Art of Paper Flowers is an elevated art and craft guide that features complete step-by-step instructions for over 30 of Tiffanie Turner's widely admired, unique, lifelike paper flowers and their foliage, from bougainvillea to English roses to zinnias. In the book, Turner also guides readers through making her signature giant paper peony, shares all of her secrets for special paper treatments, candy-striping, playing with color and creating botanical imperfections, and shows how to turn paper flowers into gorgeous garlands, headdresses, bouquets and more. These stunning creations can be made from simple and inexpensive materials and the book's detailed tutorials and beautiful photography make it easy to achieve dramatic and lifelike results.
Mouseheart
Lisa Fiedler - 2014
Soon he finds himself below the bustling streets of Brooklyn, deep within the untamed tangles of transit tunnels, and in Atlantia, a glorious utopian rat civilization.But all is not what it seems. Though Hopper is treated as a royal guest, he misses his siblings that he lost in the escape attempt. That, and Atlantia is constantly threatened by the rebels who wish to bring the city to its knees. And there are cats everywhere in Atlantia, cats that leave the citizens unharmed and no one can seem to answer why.Soon, Hopper is caught in the crosshairs of a colossal battle, one that crosses generations and species. As the clashes rage, Hopper learns terrible, extraordinary secrets: Deadly secrets about Atlantia. Painful secrets about his friends.And one powerful secret about his destiny.
Memory Book: How to Remember Anything You Want
Tony Buzan - 2010
'The Memory Book' offers advanced memory techniques, which when combined with the simultaneous development of all your senses, could blast your memory capability into the stratosphere.
Truth or Dare
Lori Foster - 2005
. . Truth Or DareSatisfy MeAsia Michaels and her friends find themselves tantalized by a quiet new arrival in their small town--and by its possibilities. One thing leads to another as truth leads to dare, and Asia's in the arms of a man who gives her answers to all of the questions she could never ask . . .Indulge MeShy Becky Harte has a private wild side. But she never thought she'd run into a secret crush like George Westin while buying some rather surprising items. George is more than intrigued at her purchases and would love to show the blushing Becky a thing or two. But it's George who becomes the student when Becky starts calling the shots . . .Drive Me WildAssertive Erica Lee is used to having the upper hand in business, her love life--everything. On a dare, she boldly approaches hunky, mischievous Ian Conrad with a scandalous proposal. Ian isn't intimidated in the least by Erica--and he's been hoping for just this opportunity. Seems like Erica might have finally met a man who can keep up with her . . .
"Of Mice And Men" (Penguin Study Notes)
Marsaili Cameron
It includes character studies and summaries of the plot with discussions of the major themes, as well as a background to John Steinbeck.
A Surprise for the Bear Omega
J.R. Fox - 2017
Download your copy right now! After a one-night stand with a friendly alpha while he was on the road, Jayce finds himself pregnant with a surprise baby. Jayce: I never expected to be pregnant, I don’t even know if I want a baby… but now that I have one, I can’t think of anything I want more. I’m not telling Michael, I want to do this by myself. Alphas only run off, anyway. Now that Michael knows, I can’t keep the baby away from him. He says he wants to be a dad, but alphas just don’t raise children. Maybe Michael wouldn’t be such a bad father after all. He did save my life, and the baby’s. Michael: I didn’t bargain for a one-night stand to turn into a baby, but Jayce is pregnant now and there’s nothing I can do about that. I never thought about having a family, I know alphas are supposed to disappear the second there’s a kid in the mix, but seeing Jayce and thinking about having a kid of my own… I want to be part of their lives, and I’m gonna prove I’d be good for both of them. I hope Jayce can see what a good dad I’d make… A Surprise for the Bear Omega is a standalone, heart-warming MM story, with hot sex, Mpreg and a HEA ending! ***READ FOR FREE ON KINDLE UNLIMITED***
Ex-Muslim: How One Daring Prayer to Jesus Changed a Life Forever
Naeem Fazal - 2014
But he didn’t just reveal himself; he turned Naeem Fazal’s world upside down. Moving from Kuwait to Charleston, South Carolina, had been an adventure. Surrendering his life to Jesus Christ was actual treason. And yet, Jesus brought Fazal the most powerful peace he had ever experienced: “It filled the room. It grew roots in my heart and in my soul. It intoxicated me.” In this riveting memoir, Fazal describes how God used extraordinary means to bring a young, underachieving, Muslim immigrant through Desert Storm, across the oceans, into college, and ultimately to pastor a Christian church in North Carolina. He demonstrates that no character flaw, no distance, no cultural chasm is too great for Jesus to reach across. Fazal is candid about his shortcomings, practical about the challenges of cross-cultural engagement, and ultimately inspiring that God is capable of far more than we have grown to expect. He says, “Jesus consistently, stubbornly refuses to limit himself to my expectations. Which makes getting to know him an unfolding adventure of epic proportions.” Whether you are a Muslim, Christian, or neither, Ex-Muslim makes a compelling case that life with Jesus Christ is a true adventure.