Few would dispute the notion that law has a tremendous impact on modern life. But social scientists who study the dynamics of family, work, and other important social institutions often ignore the pervasive influence of law. This introduction to the legal world and the sociology of law shows how social scientists can better account for the influences of legal issues in a wide range of social settings. Incorporating historical and cross-cultural research into her book, Lisa J. McIntyre explains the general effects of law on interpersonal relations, the concept of the civil contract, and the relationship between law and social norms. She discusses why some societies and domains within societies have more law than others and shows that, contrary to popular wisdom, law is not only a reflection of social values but also fundamental to the formation of those values.
The family and the law, with its attendant legal systems, share a pervasive connectedness. With this new volume, family practitioners and scholars can begin to increase the family?s position in relation to the law and legal system. The contributing authors bring to light the power of laws and the ways to influence them,for the benefit of the family.
Police officer Ty McIntyre was cursed to find a girlno one had seen in twenty years. And it was his jobto save her from the dark forces swirling around her.He found her locked away in a psychiatric hospital,where she thought she was losing her mind. Born awitch, Irina Cooper was able to read other people'sthoughts. She had never known the source of herpower, or her true heritage—until now. Irina could read Ty's true intentions and sense hisdeepest desires. But with a witch killer seeking todestroy the Cooper legacy, could these ill-fated soulsembrace Irina's gift and end her family's curse? Andbeyond that, would they be able to save each other?
In an all-consuming novel of suspense from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson, the survivor of a brutal family massacre must uncover the shocking truth about a fateful night that left her forever marked . . . All her life, she's been the girl who survived. Orphaned at age seven after a horrific killing spree at her family's Oregon cabin, Kara McIntyre is still searching for some kind of normal. But now, twenty years later, the past has come thundering back. Her brother, Jonas, who was convicted of the murders has unexpectedly been released from prison. The press is in a frenzy again. And suddenly, Kara is receiving cryptic messages from her big sister, Marlie-who hasn't been seen or heard from since that deadly Christmas Eve when she hid little Kara in a closet with a haunting, life-saving command: Don't make a sound. As people close to her start to die horrible deaths, Kara, who is slowly and surely unraveling, believes she is the killer's ultimate target. Kara survived once. But will she survive again? How many times can she be the girl who survived?
Can you live your dreams and also find your destiny? Since having to drop out of her design degree, Bella Douglas has been unlucky in just about everything life has thrown at her. She's lost more jobs than she cares to remember and to top it off she's still single, despite her Granny Isla's best attempts to set her up with every eligible bachelor in the Scottish Highlands. Currently PA to her best friend, aka, Lady Olivia MacBain, at Drumblair Castle, Bella is yet to find a role that sets her soul on fire. But when disaster strikes for Olivia, Bella steps into the breach to rescue her bestfriend from a fate worse than a bad interior designer. When Bella and her Granny find themselves homeless, they relocate to the castle where a handsome new neighbour brings mystery, intrigue and a spark of romance. Is Bella finally on the track to find true happiness? Or do more catastrophes lie ahead? And does true love hide where you least expect it? Praise for Lisa Hobman: 'Involving and intriguing!' Sue Moorcroft 'Heart-warming and sometimes heart-wrenching journey of discovery' Heidi Swain 'I love it! - A feel-good, uplifting story of lost love and second chances...' Holly Martin 'I loved the book. It's a captivating story with a relatable heroine and beautifully vivid settings. A perfect holiday read!' Darcie Boleyn 'Simply gorgeous' Jessica Redland 'A really uplifting, feel-good read about hope and love that really did warm my heart.' Kim Nash 'A gorgeous, heart-warming romantic journey, reminds us to never give up on love...' Lucy Coleman 'You will fall in love with this story of fresh starts and mending broken hearts' Mandy Baggot 'Be prepared to fall in love over and over again.' Nancy Barone 'What a beautiful read' Sarah Bennett
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