Domestic Violence and Criminal Justice offers readers an overview of domestic violence and its effects on society, including what can be done to curtail its rapid growth and widespread harm. Criminal justice and sociology students will find this text readable, up-to-date, and rich in historical detail. Geared toward the criminal justice system, this text focuses on civil and criminal justice processes, from securing a restraining order to completing an arrest, all the way to the final disposition.
The midday sun had warmed New York City when Rose Lee O'Connell set her heavy suitcase down on a curb at an intersection three blocks from the bus depot while waiting for a traffic light change. The soft breezes teased her honey-blond hair. Her leggy slim figure was dressed in white pants and low-heeled, blue walking shoes. The oval neck of her short-sleeved navy blue sweater, with a band of white stars knitted in across the top, was highlighted by an expensive broach attached to a thin gold cabled chain which hung from around her slender neck. Rose Lee was an attractive woman, and young -- in her early twenties. When she was fourteen, her father enrolled her in a renown girls finishing school. Later, setting aside a dream of becoming a model, and to abide by her father's wishes, she attended a Texas university and graduated with a masters degree in psychology. But now, she was going to do it her way for once in her life. After her reign as beauty queen in her senior year in college, she received several offers from well-known modeling studios, offering her interviews. She chose Ms. Stineburger's Modeling Studio in New York City over the ones in Hollywood, California. It was hard for her to believe she was now in New York City standing on a curb waiting for the long traffic light to change, with only an hour to spare before her special modeling interview was to take place. While waiting for the traffic light to change so she could step down into the intersection and cross the street, she became uneasy by the hustle and bustle of the busy city. Rose Lee began to realize that New York was a long way from Texas and the spacious southern mansion she shared with her oil rich father whom she adored. He had even offered to purchase an airline ticket for her, and she had wished, after several hours into the bus ride, that she had taken up his kind offer. She was now beginning to wonder if her father hadn't been right after all about her being so tenacious about pursuing a modeling career. Keeping up with the other pedestrians going in her direction was no easy task while carrying the heavy suitcase. She finally stopped in the entryway of a large department store to check the business card in her purse for the studio's address. A polite gentleman in the bus depot had told her it was just up the street. She frowned, knowing she had been misled. Her father, bless him, had warned her about this and other savory things that could befall young ladies if they didn't use their heads. Suddenly she stepped back into the doorway's shadow as she saw that same polite gentleman drive slowly by in a new Cadillac convertible, looking as though he was searching for someone. She trembled, thinking it was perhaps her, and felt safe as he drove out of sight. Rose Lee missed her father now more than ever. He had raised her from the time she was a small baby after her mother, who he still loved, had run off with another. Duke was her father's nickname; his given name was Hugh Lee O'Connell. He was a rough bull of a man. His pleasant face was sun-browned and weathered. The color of his hair was steel gray. He was muscular built, and stood just under six feet in height. In his later years, he dressed the part of the multi-millionaire, which he was. He was somewhat like a junkyard dog, always accepting things as they were, but keeping a watchful eye on everything around him. Though all work and no play had made him rich, it had cost him the woman he loved. He worshipped Rose Lee, who was his only daughter, and was disappointed when she told him she wanted to be a model instead of a psychologist, even though she had spent the last four years in college and had received a masters degree in psychology. But after he saw she was determined to be a model, he had given in and s
How does the situation we're in influence the way we behave and think? Professors Ross and Nisbett eloquently argue that the context we find ourselves in substantially affects our behavior in this timely reissue of one of social psychology's classic textbooks. With a new foreword by Malcolm Gladwell, author of The Tipping Point.
Two prominent social psychologists, specializing in the study of human behavior, provide insight into why we trust the people we do and how to use that knowledge in understanding and influencing people in our own lives,"--NoveList.
This is a God-inspired book of scriptural based positive thoughts. Each section of this devotional book will be encouraging and uplifting to your spirit. This book is based off God's Holy Word. "And Jesus answered him, saying, it is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God" (Luke 4:4). I am encouraged to write this book from one of my favorite scriptures. The Word of God reads in Philippians 4:8, Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. I am convinced that you can't live a positive life with a negative attitude. I would hope and pray that these positive thoughts would be a blessing to you, your family, and anyone else whose God's Holy Spirit leads you to share this book.
This synthesis of the central themes of social psychology and personality theory covers the central topics of social psychology and shows how they and their messages inform the study of any topic having to do with social behaviour. Ross and Nisbett cover the latest research on individual difference in social behaviour and relate it to the everyday experience of predictability concerning the behaviour of others. The text relates questions of personality psychology to questions of social psychology, and focuses on questions which the authors consider to be outside the mainstream of social psychology.
Close to 60,000 civil lawsuits are filed annually against criminal justice practitioners. This increasing litigation poses a significant problem for law enforcement and other personnel who must ensure they are performing their legal duties within the boundaries of case law. In brief, they not only need a working knowledge of criminal law but a firm grasp on the civil law process as well. Civil Liability in Criminal Justice provides valuable advice and protection to future officers and correctional system employees, introducing them to civil liability generally and the federal law specifically, while indicating steps that can be taken to minimize risks. The text clearly outlines the specific precedents to which both individual staff members and entire agencies must adhere and provides court decisions in common and high liability areas. This text is now one of very few on the subject that combines applicable case law and related liability research, a valuable new feature for current and future policy makers and managers. It also provides an overview of current case law in high liability areas, enhancing student knowledge and practitioner job performance. What's more, newly equipped with a much enhanced ancillary package, Civil Liability in Criminal Justice now offers support to both students and their instructors as they work to master this complex topic. Exercises based on ethical dilemmas and evidence-based assessments of likely trouble spots in organizational training and policy prepare the reader to avoid costly legal action in the complex worlds of policing and corrections. Hundreds of cases are referenced throughout the text, including the latest US Supreme Court decisions in civil liability suits against police and corrections officers and their agencies Provides richly documented research findings regarding recent trends in litigation and financial penalties Includes current thinking on avoiding lawsuits through training and policy development.
Fresh-baked desserts can warm even the frostiest Christmas in coastal Maine. But there’s little room for holiday cheer when murder is the new seasonal tradition . . . YULE LOG MURDER by LESLIE MEIER Lucy Stone is thrilled to be cast as an extra in a festive period film—until the set becomes a murder scene. Returning to her role as sleuth, Lucy dashes to restore peace to Tinker’s Cove, unwrap a cold-hearted criminal’s MO—and reveal how one ornate Yule log cake could possibly cause so much drama. DEATH BY YULE LOG by LEE HOLLIS Hayley Powell’s holidays aren’t off to a very merry start. Not only has her daughter brought Conner—an infuriatingly perfect new beau—home to Bar Harbor, but a local troublemaker has been found dead with traces of Hayley’s signature Yule log cake on his body. . . . And Conner is the prime murder suspect. LOGGED ON by BARBARA ROSS Julia Snowden can’t make a decent Bûche de Noël to save her life, so she enlists the help of her eccentric neighbor, Mrs. St. Onge, in hopes of mastering the dessert for Christmas. But with everyone in the older woman’s circle missing or deceased, it’s up to Julia to stop the deadly tidings before she’s the next Busman’s Harbor resident to meet a not-so-jolly fate.
Unearth Utah's long-lost treasure trove! This fascinating volume shares the history of the legendary gold deposits deep in the Uintah Mountains. From Aztec lore to Spanish exploration to pioneer finds, the secrets of centuries past are revealed within these pages. With modern technology and this informative book at your side, there's never been a better time to search for the treasures still undiscovered!
You don’t need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day in Maine, where the chilly March weather offers the perfect excuse to curl up with an Irish coffee…But in these St. Patty’s-themed novellas by fan-favorite cozy mystery authors Leslie Meier, Lee Hollis, and Barbara Ross, someone may have spiked this year’s brew with murder! IRISH COFFEE MURDER by LESLIE MEIER Part-time reporter Lucy Stone is writing a piece for the Courier about four Irish step dancing students from Tinker’s Cove on the cusp of making it big. But the story becomes headline news for all the wrong reasons when one girl’s mother is found dead in her bathtub . . . DEATH OF AN IRISH COFFEE DRINKER by LEE HOLLIS As owner of Bar Harbor’s hottest new restaurant, Hayley Powell offers to cater the after-party for popular comedian Jefferson O’Keefe, but it’s no laughing matter when Jefferson keels over after gulping down his post-show Irish coffee . . . PERKED UP by BARBARA ROSS It’s a snowy St. Patrick’s Day in Busman’s Harbor. But when the power goes out, what better way for Julia Snowden to spend the evening than sharing local ghost stories—and Irish coffees—with friends and family? By the time the lights come back, they might even have solved the coldest case in town . . .
Organization Behaviour for Leisure Services provides the reader with the conceptual tools necessary for analysing organizational behaviour in the context of hospitality, leisure and tourism provision, and understaanding events in order to take appropriate management action. Taking the view that leisure services involve an array of industry sectors - they are related, for instance, to work-time spent eating, drinking and staying away from home, as well as the more obvious recreational pursuits - the text uses examples and case studies from a wide range of international businesses such as hotels, restaurants, museums, shopping malls and sports stadia. Specific examples used are from Marriotts, McDonald's, Trafford Centre and many more. With a user-friendly structure and style, the text is an ideal introduction to the fundamental issues involved - perfect for students and managers alike. This book discusses and questions a number of key elements, including: The individual and the organization Groups in the organization Organizational structures and behaviour Management within the organization Commercial hospitality, leisure and tourism in a service context There is a Tutor Resource pack available to lecturers who adopt this text. Accredited lecturers can request access to download this material by going to http://books.elsevier.com/academic/defaultmanuals.asp? to request access.
Put on your springtime best and grab a basket, because Easter egg hunting is to dye for in this delightful new collection of Easter-themed capers set in coastal Maine and featuring fan-favorite sleuths from the long-running, bestselling cozy mystery series by Leslie Meier, Lee Hollis, and Barbara Ross! EASTER BASKET MURDER by LESLIE MEIER Tinker’s Cove businesses are clashing over a new Easter Basket–themed promotion to boost in-store sales, with tensions boiling over the grand prize—a mysterious golden egg crafted by a reclusive Maine artist. When the one-of-a-kind art piece is stolen, it’s up to part-time reporter Lucy Stone to investigate three struggling entrepreneurs who stick out in the local scene. But a huge town scandal comes into focus when a harmless shopping spree turns deadly, leaving Lucy to stop a murderer from springing back into action . . . DEATH BY EASTER EGG by LEE HOLLIS As Bar Harbor’s annual egg hunt approaches, Island Food & Spirits columnist and restauranteur Hayley Powell is thrilled to introduce her grandson, Eli, to local springtime traditions. Turns out, keeping up with a rambunctious toddler isn’t always sunshine and rainbows—especially when a decadent peanut butter treat kills the Easter bunny himself during the festivities! Now, with a clear-as-cellophane case of murder on her hands, it’s up to Hayley to crack the clues and scramble deadly plans before it’s too late . . . HOPPED ALONG by BARBARA ROSS Julia Snowden’s Easter Sunday at Windsholme, a sprawling mansion tucked away on a remote Maine island, looks like it’s been borrowed from the pages of a lifestyle magazine. But when a dead body is discovered in the garden—then vanishes soon after without any explanation—an innocent hunt for eggs becomes a dangerous hunt for answers. With no clues beyond a copy of The Adventures of Peter Rabbit, Julia must find out if April Fool’s Day came early or if she’s caught in a killer’s twisted game . . .
The following is a brief summary of a story entitled, "IT'S MARY ANN'S RANGE." The manuscript consists of an action-oriented plot throughout the storyline. It's a narration of action, with blended legends of Western lore. It's a storyline of programmed scenarios of romance, which are clearly defined to give balance to the storyline. The heroine has her own dominant viewpoint, providing the hero his own strong character to compliment her and the plot, with clues purposely placed in the outset of the storyline. From chapter one through to the conclusion, the reader will be involved. The heroine of the story is a beautiful young blond-headed school teacher approaching thirty. She was blessed with a slender, well-formed figure, the full length of her five-foot-six stature. Mary Ann was stylishly dressed in the latest fashions of New York City. She lived with her widowed father, Jim Stevens, a noted railroad tycoon, and a housekeeper, Mary O'Brian, whom she fondly calls Mums, in a magnificent brownstone mansion located in New York City's elite district called Park Avenue. This story takes place during the late 1800's and the early 1900's. Mary Ann was raised by both her father and Mums from the early age of six, when she lost her mother due to the difficulty of childbirth when she was born. Mums did more than her share to be a mother to her, as though she had been her own flesh and blood. Mary Ann recalled the yesteryear legends of the West when she wrote her journals for this story entitled, "IT'S MARY ANN'S RANGE." Coming out West with her father, who was a railroad magnate, was a honor in itself. He had assured her this trip would be a new, unforgettable experience, planned in detail. Already, Mary Ann was enjoying looking at the colorful valleys and somber landscapes adorned with scenic white puff clouds from the wide windows of the pullman. These slowly moving clouds were drifting lazily around Wyoming's picturesque craggy Sawtooth Mountain Range, sharing the blue sky and space with the approaching town where her father was taking her for the surprise vacation he had promised. He was proud to be in the position of mixing his business trip with her company. In the meantime, the steam locomotive was slowing down its speed and was now chugging slowly along, preparing to stop at the passenger loading and unloading platform of the railroad station. Later, it switched their private pullman coach over on a siding near the depot. This specially designed pullman, with its comfortable furnishings, would be used for their summer cottage. It was during this summer vacation, while school was out, that she met and fell in love with a young rancher by the name of Bob Davis, a handsome young man in his early thirties, muscularly built, browned by the sun, like rawhide whipped by the prairie winds during the grandeur of the four seasons. Though appearing somewhat naive, Mary Ann's charms swept him off his feet, allowing her to achieve her attainable dream -- the man of her choice. For their wedding present they were given the Double D Ranch, which consisted of more range land than any of the other ranches in the Wyoming territory, by Bob's parents, because they had decided it was time to retire and move into town. One year later, Bob and Mary Ann are blessed with the birth of a healthy baby boy, who they named Jim J. after her father. Years pass, then Mary Ann and Jim, who had recently graduated from high school, were confronted with Bob's sudden death, caused from a weakened heart, which is a scenario in itself. Mary Ann, who finds herself unable to cope with the loss of her loved one, turns the running of the ranch and its operation over to Bob's nephew, Steve Andrews. Mary Ann and Jim packed up and moved bac
This study guide is an individually available part of the authors' "Lead Like Jesus" kit. Only one study guide is included in the initial kit, but churches or organizations can buy as many study guides as needed for their leadership groups. There is plenty of room for writing as the concepts are explored via group and individual activities.
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