autobiography of gang member turned policewoman

The smooth running of the village of Turnham Malpas falters when Peter, the rector, goes missing. His wife Caroline is distraught. Then the appointment of Tom Nicholls as the new verger causes unease when his past returns to haunt him and Mr Fitch, the owner of the Big House, causes further...  more

The smooth running of the village of Turnham Malpas falters when Peter, the rector, goes missing. His wife Caroline is distraught. Then the appointment of Tom Nicholls as the new verger causes unease when his past returns to haunt him and Mr Fitch, the owner of the Big House, causes further ructions by his plans to uproot an ancient hedgerow. When Peter returns, it seems that only he can provide solutions to village problems - although resolving his marital difficulties is another matter altogether. But troubles in Turnham Malpas are put to rest as Bonfire Night at the Big House arrives and the celebrations unite the village once again. Rebecca Shaw has created a captivating imaginary village which is collecting an ever-growing fan base, and she continues to write about it with the warmth and sharp humour she has made her own.

Gayleen Hays spent an extraordinary twenty years on the LAPD. Unlike most police officers, instead of moving up the ranks of the police hierarchy, she chose to stay a policewoman and spend most of her life on the streets fighting the scum of L.A.   She loved being on the front...  more

Gayleen Hays spent an extraordinary twenty years on the LAPD. Unlike most police officers, instead of moving up the ranks of the police hierarchy, she chose to stay a policewoman and spend most of her life on the streets fighting the scum of L.A.   She loved being on the front lines... No desk job for this woman.  She's been shot at, and she's done the shooting.  She's been beaten, and she's fought back.  She's been under pressure; she's braved situations many men wouldn't have.  More than anything else, she's been a top cop. Policewoman One is tough and shocking, yet it's filled with the raunchy, streetwise humor that makes Joseph Wambaugh so popular.  There are plenty of true-life police stories, but few, if any, have the impact of this one.  

The English country house is an iconic setting for some of the greatest British crime fiction. This new collection gathers together stories written over a span of about 65 years, during which Britiish society, and life in country houses, was transformed out of all recognition.  It...  more

The English country house is an iconic setting for some of the greatest British crime fiction. This new collection gathers together stories written over a span of about 65 years, during which Britiish society, and life in country houses, was transformed out of all recognition.  It includes fascinating and unfamiliar twists on the classic - closed circle - plot, in which the assorted guests at a country house party become suspects when a crime is committed. In the more sinister tales featured here, a gloomy mansion set in lonely grounds offers an eerie backdrop for dark deeds. Many distinguished writers are represented in this collection, including such great names of the genre as Anthony Berkeley, Nicholas Blake and G.K. Chesterton. Martin Edwards has also unearthed hidden gems and forgotten masterpieces: among them are a fine send-up of the country house murder; a suspenseful tale by the Scottish writer J.J. Bell. The Copper Beeches / Arthur Conan Doyle -- The problem of Dead Wood Hall / Dick Donovan -- Gentlemen and players / E.W. Hornung -- The well / W.W. Jacobs -- The white pillars murder / G.K. Chesterton -- The secret of Dunstan's Tower / Ernest Bramah -- The manor house mystery / J.S. Fletcher -- The message on the sun-dial / J.J. Bell -- The horror at Staveley Grange / Sapper -- The mystery of Horne's Copse / Anthony Berkeley -- The perfect plan / James Hilton -- The same to us / Margery Allingham -- The murder at the towers / E.V. Knox -- An unlocked window / Ethel Lina White -- The long shot / Nicholas Blake -- Weekend at Wapentake / Michael Gilbert

The disappearance of two French girls in a Staffordshire beauty spot signals a tough new case for Detective Joanna Piercy. Cécile Bellange is a worried mother. Her eighteen-year-old daughter Annabelle and her friend Dorothée left Paris for a summer hitchhiking holiday in England, but it?s now...  more

The disappearance of two French girls in a Staffordshire beauty spot signals a tough new case for Detective Joanna Piercy. Cécile Bellange is a worried mother. Her eighteen-year-old daughter Annabelle and her friend Dorothée left Paris for a summer hitchhiking holiday in England, but it?s now September and the only contact from them is a postcard sent from the picturesque setting of Rudyard Lake in Staffordshire three months ago. Meanwhile, in England, brothers Martin and James Stuart find a note from two French girls, inviting the finder to meet them at Rudyard Lake. Their enquiries lead them to Mandalay, an upmarket guesthouse where the girls stayed just before their disappearance, and its owner, the creepy peeping tom, Mr Barker. Arriving in England, Cécile Bellange meets Detective Joanna Piercy, who is looking into the girls? disappearance. Soon Joanna must answer two important questions: what is the anxious Mr Barker trying so desperately to hide, and where are Annabelle and Dorothée?

Ever wonder what it would be like to sneak onto a ski jump when no one was looking? Repair a coffin in the middle of a funeral? Headlighting deer with your girl on the first date? Jerry Harju tells how it happens in "Northern D'Lights," his second book of autobiographical short stories on...  more

Ever wonder what it would be like to sneak onto a ski jump when no one was looking? Repair a coffin in the middle of a funeral? Headlighting deer with your girl on the first date? Jerry Harju tells how it happens in "Northern D'Lights," his second book of autobiographical short stories on the trials and mistrials of growing up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula in the 1940's.

Few know the topic of wisdom as well as best-selling author and pastor Charles Swindoll. For years, he has been sharing his "insights for living" with millions of listeners to his daily radio show of the same name. Wisdom for the Way collects some of Swindoll's most classic insights into daily...  more

Few know the topic of wisdom as well as best-selling author and pastor Charles Swindoll. For years, he has been sharing his "insights for living" with millions of listeners to his daily radio show of the same name. Wisdom for the Way collects some of Swindoll's most classic insights into daily bite-size readings. Gleaned from the book of Proverbs, here are wise words for busy people on topics such as contentment, character, work, and worship.

In April 1992 a young man from a well-to-do family hitchhiked to Alaska and walked alone into the wilderness north of Mt. McKinley. His name was Christopher Johnson McCandless. He had given $25,000 in savings to charity, abandoned his car and most of his possessions, burned all the cash in his...  more

In April 1992 a young man from a well-to-do family hitchhiked to Alaska and walked alone into the wilderness north of Mt. McKinley. His name was Christopher Johnson McCandless. He had given $25,000 in savings to charity, abandoned his car and most of his possessions, burned all the cash in his wallet, and invented a new life for himself. Four months later, his decomposed body was found by a moose hunter. How McCandless came to die is the unforgettable story of Into the Wild. Immediately after graduating from college in 1991, McCandless had roamed through the West and Southwest on a vision quest like those made by his heroes Jack London and John Muir. In the Mojave Desert he abandoned his car, stripped it of its license plates, and burned all of his cash. He would give himself a new name, Alexander Supertramp, and, unencumbered by money and belongings, he would be free to wallow in the raw, unfiltered experiences that nature presented. Craving a blank spot on the map, McCandless simply threw the maps away. Leaving behind his desperate parents and sister, he vanished into the wild. Jon Krakauer constructs a clarifying prism through which he reassembles the disquieting facts of McCandless's short life. Admitting an interest that borders on obsession, he searches for the clues to the drives and desires that propelled McCandless. Digging deeply, he takes an inherently compelling mystery and unravels the larger riddles it holds: the profound pull of the American wilderness on our imagination; the allure of high-risk activities to young men of a certain cast of mind; the complex, charged bond between fathers and sons. When McCandless's innocent mistakes turn out to be irreversible and fatal, he becomes the stuff of tabloid headlines and is dismissed for his naivete, pretensions, and hubris. He is said to have had a death wish but wanting to die is a very different thing from being compelled to look over the edge. Krakauer brings McCandless's uncompromising pilgrimage out of the shadows, and the peril, adversity, and renunciation sought by this enigmatic young man are illuminated with a rare understanding -- and not an ounce of sentimentality.

A short read by the New York Times bestselling author of the "Old Fools" series. Abigail Martin has everything: beauty, money, a loving husband, and a fabulous house in the village of Sixpenny Cross. But Abigail is denied the one thing she craves... A baby. When a gypsy offers to change her...  more

A short read by the New York Times bestselling author of the "Old Fools" series. Abigail Martin has everything: beauty, money, a loving husband, and a fabulous house in the village of Sixpenny Cross. But Abigail is denied the one thing she craves... A baby. When a gypsy offers to change her life, will Abigail accept?

Pamela Rhodes, one of the first British policewomen, tells her fascinating story in Bobby on the Beat. Back in 1950 Pam became one of the first policewomen in the country. But the force's new female recruits faced a sceptical public in rural Yorkshire and even before they stepped out on the...  more

Pamela Rhodes, one of the first British policewomen, tells her fascinating story in Bobby on the Beat. Back in 1950 Pam became one of the first policewomen in the country. But the force's new female recruits faced a sceptical public in rural Yorkshire and even before they stepped out on the beat there were the prejudices of older male officers to overcome. Yet from the first Pam was thrust into the front line. From runaway bulls to investigating ladies of the night and cases of vice, her innocent eyes were quickly opened. And soon, spending her days on the streets, she came to know the neighbourhood and the extraordinary characters who lived on the right, as well as wrong, side of the law. In the charming Bobby on the Beat, Pamela Rhodes's tales of life as a copper provide a fascinating glimpse of country life now long gone - when seeing a bobby on the beat meant all was well. Pamela Rhodes lives in Scarborough, where she was one of the first WPCs in Britain in the 1960s. Her unique story was picked up when she entered the life-story competition run by Penguin and Saga Magazine, in which she placed as a runner-up. This is her first memoir.

Charles M. Schulz (1922?2000) believed that the key to cartooning was to take out the extraneous details and leave in only what?s necessary. For 50 years, from October 2, 1950, to February 13, 2000, Schulz wrote and illustrated Peanuts, the single most popular and influential comic strip in the...  more

Charles M. Schulz (1922?2000) believed that the key to cartooning was to take out the extraneous details and leave in only what?s necessary. For 50 years, from October 2, 1950, to February 13, 2000, Schulz wrote and illustrated Peanuts, the single most popular and influential comic strip in the world. In all, 17,897 strips were published, making it ?arguably the longest story ever told by one human being,? according to Robert Thompson, professor of popular culture at Syracuse University. For Only What?s Necessary: Charles M. Schulz and the Art of Peanuts, renowned designer Chip Kidd was granted unprecedented access to the extraordinary archives of the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, California. Reproducing the best of the Peanuts newspaper strip,all shot from the original art by award-winning photographer Geoff Spear, Only What?s Necessary also features exclusive, rare, and unpublished original art and developmental work?much of which has never been seen before.

DI Alex Randall and coroner Martha Gunn search for a missing child, but their investigation is compromised by local superstitions and beliefs In the peaceful setting of the National Trust near Church Stretton, south of Shrewsbury, Tracey Walsh drives herself and her four-year-old daughter,...  more

DI Alex Randall and coroner Martha Gunn search for a missing child, but their investigation is compromised by local superstitions and beliefs In the peaceful setting of the National Trust near Church Stretton, south of Shrewsbury, Tracey Walsh drives herself and her four-year-old daughter, Daisy, up the remote Burway in the early hours of the morning, tragically loses control of her car and crashes into the valley below. Tracey is rushed to hospital, but where is Daisy? She has vanished, provoking an intense police search of the area around the Devil?s Chair, land that is rife with legends and strange stories of witchcraft, sorcery and unexplained disappearances. Detective Inspector Alex Randall, the senior investigating officer, soon admits to coroner Martha Gunn that he is baffled by the case. Alex and Martha must sift through fact and fiction, folklore and reality in their search for answers.

As a kid growing up on Long Island, I struggled with an unknown psychological need to wear a uniform and a strong desire to be a part of an organization. My search would take me through Little League, Cub Scouts, and various fraternal organizations. This desire would only be fulfilled after...  more

As a kid growing up on Long Island, I struggled with an unknown psychological need to wear a uniform and a strong desire to be a part of an organization. My search would take me through Little League, Cub Scouts, and various fraternal organizations. This desire would only be fulfilled after joining the NYPD in February of 1984. Somewhere during my twenty-year career, I was transformed from that kid into a veteran New York City police detective. This is my evolution from a middle-class suburban kid with simple values who naively thought the "projects" were a homework assignment into a veteran detective working in some of the most unforgiving neighborhoods of New York City. With this transformation comes the ability to separate the daily exposure to the dark side of human nature from your own life-sustaining core beliefs. Many will fail to acquire this ability and fall victim to drugs, alcohol, divorce, crime, and even suicide. This is a process which I have come to call Turning Blue. This is my story of how I dealt with life-changing experiences at home while my gun belt and uniform hung safely in my locker. In my twenty years of experience as a police officer, I can honestly say that I have been scared and feared for my life. Could you go back to work after crying yourself to sleep, reliving your partner's screams as he lay bleeding to death in the backseat of your unmarked car, and the only thing keeping your heart in your chest was your department-issued bulletproof vest?

Racial violence is back. Along with widespread racial crime -- even riots. In hundreds of episodes in more than 80 cities since 2010, groups of black people are roaming the streets of America -- assaulting, intimidating, stalking, threatening, vandalizing, stealing, shooting, stabbing, even...  more

Racial violence is back. Along with widespread racial crime -- even riots. In hundreds of episodes in more than 80 cities since 2010, groups of black people are roaming the streets of America -- assaulting, intimidating, stalking, threatening, vandalizing, stealing, shooting, stabbing, even raping and killing. Cities big and small. Expected and unexpected. But local media and public officials are silent. Crime is color blind, says a Milwaukee police chief. Race is not important, a Chicago newspaper editor assures us. That denies the obvious: America is the most race conscious society in the world. We learn that every day from black caucuses, black teachers, black unions, black ministers, black colleges, black high schools, black music, black moguls, black hair business owners, black public employees, black art, black names, black poets, black inventors, black soldiers, black police officers. We learn it in stories written by members of the National Association of Black Journalists. We talk about everything except black mob violence and lawlessness. That is Taboo. Result: Few know about it. Fewer still are talking about it. Today it is at epidemic levels at almost every city in the country. The list of cities under attack is long and getting longer -- with some cities suffering dozens of attacks in the last two years alone: Chicago. Miami. Philadelphia. Las Vegas. New York. Atlantic City. Milwaukee. Charlotte. Mobile. Kansas City. Denver. Birmingham. Saratoga Springs. Seattle. Portland. Nashville. Washington, D.C. Los Angeles. Rochester. Wilmington. Georgetown. Greensboro. Nashville. Peoria. Vallejo. Des Moines. Dallas. Rehoboth Beach. Baltimore. Montgomery County. Boston. St. Louis. Brighton Beach. And more, more, more. Des Moines, Iowa? Yes, at the Iowa State Fair no less -- during what one cop called Beat Whitey Night. [i] Peoria, Illinois? Absolutely: As many as 9 race riots in 2011 alone -- right in the middle of Middle America.[ii] Milwaukee? Yes, on the Fourth of July, after looting a nearby convenience store, a crowd of nearly 100 blacks set upon a some white teens on a picnic. After beating one white woman, a black woman noted "Oh white girl bleed a lot."[iii] And the Milwaukee state fair is probably the most explicit and public hate crime anyone has seen in years. Hundreds of black people roamed the fairgrounds, targeting white people for violence. You didn't hear about that? [i] Smoking Gun: http://www.thesmokinggun.com/file/iowa-fair-fights [ii] Providence Journal Star: http://www.thesmokinggun.com/file/iowa-fair-fights [iii] Ironic Surrealism: http://www.ironicsurrealism.com/2011/07/06/milwaukee-violent-flash-mob-attacks-group-oh-white-girl-bleeds-a-lot-police-chief-barbaric/ "Reading Colin Flaherty's book made it painfully clear to me that the magnitude of this problem is even greater than I had discovered from my own research. He documents both the race riots and the media and political evasions in dozens of cities across America." Thomas Sowell National Review "Colin Flaherty has done more reporting than any other journalist on what appears to be a nationwide trend of skyrocketing black-on-white crime, violence and abuse." WND.com World Net Daily "This is an important book. You must read White Girl Bleed a Lot." Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson John Derbyshire: "What's happening, as the book makes indisputably clear is, first, black mob violence against nonblack persons and property, and second, appalling indifference, denial, and cover-up by police and the media."

A body is found floating in the harbor of a rural Icelandic fishing village. Was it an accident, or something more sinister?  It’s up to Officer Gunnhildur, a sardonic female cop, to find out. Her investigation uncovers a web of corruption connected to Iceland’s business and...  more

A body is found floating in the harbor of a rural Icelandic fishing village. Was it an accident, or something more sinister?  It’s up to Officer Gunnhildur, a sardonic female cop, to find out. Her investigation uncovers a web of corruption connected to Iceland’s business and banking communities. Meanwhile, a rookie crime journalist latches onto her, looking for a scoop, and an anonymous blogger is stirring up trouble. The complications increase, as do the stakes, when a second murder is committed. Frozen Assets is a piercing look at the endemic corruption that led to the global financial crisis that bankrupted Iceland’s major banks and sent the country into an economic tailspin from which it has yet to recover.

Solve the day away!Bright sunshine, a comfy chair, a gentle breeze, and a New York Times Crossword Puzzle adds up to one great day; whether you’re at the beach or not!From the pages of The New York Times comes this brand-new collection of light and easy puzzles, chosen from Monday and...  more

Solve the day away!Bright sunshine, a comfy chair, a gentle breeze, and a New York Times Crossword Puzzle adds up to one great day; whether you’re at the beach or not!From the pages of The New York Times comes this brand-new collection of light and easy puzzles, chosen from Monday and Tuesday editions of the newspaper. These solver-friendly puzzles allow you to sit back, relax, and lose yourself in the across and downs of America’s favorite crosswords

'Blue Line - Pink Thread' provides a fascinating insight into life in the police service from 1969 through to 2000. Carole Phillips recounts true stories of her time as a female officer in Bedfordshire Police before equal opportunities and political correctness, the integration of women into...  more

'Blue Line - Pink Thread' provides a fascinating insight into life in the police service from 1969 through to 2000. Carole Phillips recounts true stories of her time as a female officer in Bedfordshire Police before equal opportunities and political correctness, the integration of women into front-line services and her journey through the ranks to Superintendent. Carole writes with humour and sincerity to deliver numerous fascinating accounts, including those of her time as a detective and as the first female patrol sergeant. 2015 marks one hundred years of British women in policing and Blue Line - Pink Thread' is not only an excellent read, but makes a significant contribution to the social history of that period.

From Calamity Jane?s relentless pursuit of Wild Bill Hickok to Emma Walters, who gave it all up for the dashing Bat Masterson?and learned to regret it, these romantic stories from the Old West are still familiar and entertaining to readers today. Meet Agnes Lake Hickok, the intrepid wife of Wild...  more

From Calamity Jane?s relentless pursuit of Wild Bill Hickok to Emma Walters, who gave it all up for the dashing Bat Masterson?and learned to regret it, these romantic stories from the Old West are still familiar and entertaining to readers today. Meet Agnes Lake Hickok, the intrepid wife of Wild Bill Hickok and learn about the last love letter he sent before being dealt the dead man?s hand. Learn the story behind the charming performer Lotta Crabtree?s heartaches. And discover the tale of the dashing Kit Carson and his beautiful bride. This collection features the lessons learned by and from the antics of the women who shaped the West.

They were called sleuths in skirts, guardian mothers, copettes, and police in petticoats. It would be a long time?well over 150 years?before women in law enforcement were known simply as police officers. Balancing the stories of trailblazers from the past with those of today?s dedicated...  more

They were called sleuths in skirts, guardian mothers, copettes, and police in petticoats. It would be a long time?well over 150 years?before women in law enforcement were known simply as police officers. Balancing the stories of trailblazers from the past with those of today?s dedicated officers, chiefs, FBI agents, and forensics experts, this collection of riveting biographies traces the evolution of women in policing. Women in Blue inspires readers to value those who broke through barriers?often enduring ridicule and discrimination as they fought for equality?while original interviews shed light on the daily challenges, rewards, and life on the job of various women currently in the trenches of law enforcement. The chronological progression puts hot-button issues like police brutality, race relations, and the treatment of suspects and prisoners into historic context and shows how many women in law enforcement are working to challenge and improve their field. This rich, authoritative history is packed with colorful anecdotes, excerpts from primary sources, and sidebars on related topics and includes photos, a bibliography, source notes, and a list of organizations interested teens can explore to learn more about the world of law enforcement, making it an indispensable resource for aspiring sleuths, officers, agents, crime scene investigators, and more.

When principal ballerina Sasha Davis suffers a career-ending injury at age thirty-eight, she leaves her Boston-based dance company and retreats to the home of her youth in Minnesota. But Sasha’s injuries limit her as much as her mother’s recent death haunts her. Concluding she...  more

When principal ballerina Sasha Davis suffers a career-ending injury at age thirty-eight, she leaves her Boston-based dance company and retreats to the home of her youth in Minnesota. But Sasha’s injuries limit her as much as her mother’s recent death haunts her. Concluding she can’t recover alone, Sasha reluctantly hires a temporary live-in aide. Enter the übercapable Evelyn Burt. As large-boned as Sasha is delicate, Evelyn is her employer’s opposite in every way. Small town to Sasha’s urban chic, outgoing to Sasha’s iciness, and undaunted where Sasha is hopeless, nineteen-year-old Evelyn is newly engaged and sees the world as one big, shiny opportunity. Evelyn soon discovers Sasha needs to heal more than bones. Slowly, as the wounds begin to mend and the tables tilt, the two women form an unlikely alliance and discover the astounding power of even the smallest act done in the name of love. Finding Our Way Home is a story of second chances and lavish grace. 

In the heart of Ashington - a bustling Geordie mining town - a handsome red-brick vicarage, surrounded by rambling gardens, stands proudly among the rows of terraced houses. It is the perfect place for playing games, keeping secrets and chasing the ghosts of previous occupants, and it will be...  more

In the heart of Ashington - a bustling Geordie mining town - a handsome red-brick vicarage, surrounded by rambling gardens, stands proudly among the rows of terraced houses. It is the perfect place for playing games, keeping secrets and chasing the ghosts of previous occupants, and it will be nine-year-old Barbara's new home now that her father is to be vicar in this strange new place. In this charming memoir, Barbara Fox recalls a childhood where parishioners knocked on the door at all hours of the day and night, and where no one batted an eye at the collection of waifs and strays who regularly joined the family at the kitchen table. This is a warm-hearted, classic tale of family, community and the unforgettable thrill of childhood adventure.

Luck Is Just the Beginning Paperback ? November 23, 2015 by Celeste Leon (Author), Leyla Namazie (Editor) This title is published by Floricanto and Berkeley Presses. When nineteen-year-old Ramón León wins the Puerto Rican lottery, he believes his promise to establish the first dental...  more

Luck Is Just the Beginning Paperback ? November 23, 2015 by Celeste Leon (Author), Leyla Namazie (Editor) This title is published by Floricanto and Berkeley Presses. When nineteen-year-old Ramón León wins the Puerto Rican lottery, he believes his promise to establish the first dental and medical clinic in his village will be achievable. But a chain of catastrophic events intervenes. Luck is Just the Beginning is not only an enchanting story of the joys and sorrows of family, but also the saga of one man?s determination to see his dream through. Luck is Just the Beginning is the gripping story of heartbreak, courage and self-sacrifice, of one man?s struggle to find the right path to his dream. It will take your breath away and warm your heart. David Sundstrand, author of Shadow of the Raven, Shadows of Death Celeste León takes the reader on a deeply affecting voyage, balancing the luckiest man in Maunabo?s dreams and aspirations against the push and pull of a tightly-knit community. Emotionally pitch-perfect and skillfully written, this historical novel transports the reader on an unforgettable journey to a time and place most of us have never known. Désirée Zamorano, author of The Amado Women Luck is Just the Beginning announces the arrival of a gifted and intuitive writer whose heart, grace, and compassion will surely win her a devoted readership. With skill and precision, Celeste León explores the complexities of family, home, and heritage in a refreshing, new way. León?s debut novel places her among the most exciting Latina writers working today. Alex Espinoza, author of The Five Acts of Diego León, Still Water Saints Celeste León?s award-winning stories were published in: Chicken Soup for the Soul, Celebrating People Who Make a Difference, the Preservation Foundation and www.beliefnet.com. She won First Prize for her essay, Finding Home, about her travels to Puerto Rico in search of her family roots, awarded by High Sierra Writers in Reno, Nevada. Celeste is a physical therapist who lives in Truckee, CA with her family. Visit her at www.celesteleon.com or www.celestejleon.blogspot.com

Black people are relentless victims of relentless white violence, often at the end of a badge -- for No Reason What So Ever. That was the biggest news story of 2014 and it was easy to find in the New York Times, CNN, MSNBC, Spike Lee, Oprah, USA Today, and lots of other places. That is a...  more

Black people are relentless victims of relentless white violence, often at the end of a badge -- for No Reason What So Ever. That was the biggest news story of 2014 and it was easy to find in the New York Times, CNN, MSNBC, Spike Lee, Oprah, USA Today, and lots of other places. That is a hoax. That is what this book is about. How black crime and violence is astronomically out of proportion, but ignored, condoned, excused, denied, and even encouraged. War on black people, anyone? The President got in on the act in 2014 when he told the Congressional Black Caucus about a "justice gap." Where "too many young men of color feel targeted by law enforcement. Guilty of walking while black. Driving while black. Judged by stereotypes that fuel fear and resentment and hopelessness." That is the biggest lie of our generation. Because just the opposite is true.  Black crime and violence against whites, gays, women, seniors, young people and lots of others is astronomically out of proportion.  It just won't quit. Neither will the excuses. Or the denials. Or the black on white hostility. Or those who encourage it. That is what 'Don't Make the Black Kids Angry' is about.

A decidedly divine, sophisticated treatment jazzes up the cover of this Crossword puzzle book-making it completely irresistible to female puzzlers.*The Puzzle Society introduces this Crossword book featuring mind-boggling puzzles and elegant cover treatment with foil, and tactile design.* The...  more

A decidedly divine, sophisticated treatment jazzes up the cover of this Crossword puzzle book-making it completely irresistible to female puzzlers.*The Puzzle Society introduces this Crossword book featuring mind-boggling puzzles and elegant cover treatment with foil, and tactile design.* The trim size is 5 x 8.

Thea Osborne and her faithful spaniel, Hepzie, have taken on another house-sitting assignment, this time in the very quiet village of Temple Guiting. Detective Superintendent Phil Hollis is looking forward to visiting for a night or two and celebrating the couple's one year anniversary, but a...  more

Thea Osborne and her faithful spaniel, Hepzie, have taken on another house-sitting assignment, this time in the very quiet village of Temple Guiting. Detective Superintendent Phil Hollis is looking forward to visiting for a night or two and celebrating the couple's one year anniversary, but a slipped disk in Phil's back soon puts an end to their romantic weekend. As it turns out, having a policeman on the scene is not entirely unnecessary in the little village. A few days into their stay, a pile of human bones are discovered in the base of an uprooted tree. There is no concrete evidence as to whom the bones belonged to though the locals all have their theories and rumors abound. Thea and Phil find there is a strong connection to the Knights Templar in the village with most locals claiming to be descendants of some or other lineage. Temple Guiting turns out to have more than its fair share of secrets and Thea and Phil find their relationship tested to the limits as they try to prevent another murder investigation from threatening the quiet solitude they hold so dear.

Intensely criticized in the wake of several high profile cases, the Los Angeles Police Department has been portrayed as sexist, racist, inept, mismanaged and unduly brutal. In BOOT: An L.A.P.D. Officer's Rookie Year, active officer William Dunn reports first-hand from the front line of the war...  more

Intensely criticized in the wake of several high profile cases, the Los Angeles Police Department has been portrayed as sexist, racist, inept, mismanaged and unduly brutal. In BOOT: An L.A.P.D. Officer's Rookie Year, active officer William Dunn reports first-hand from the front line of the war against crime in Los Angeles. Recounting his first twelve months as a cop, Dunn produces a thrilling narrative praised by Booklist as "thoughtful, articulate testimony" that is equal parts police procedural and personal memoir.Upon graduating from the Los Angeles Police Academy in 1990, Dunn was assigned for his probationary "boot" period to the Southwest Division, an area infamous for its high felony rates and thriving drug trade. The police faced career offenders every day, with more than twenty-five known gangs and over three thousand ex-cons in the district. As seen through the eyes of a rookie officer, BOOT grippingly details the complex dynamic between cops, criminals and citizens in the community.Written with intelligence, compassion and humor, BOOT uses Dunn's stint on the streets to make incisive and invaluable observations about the nation's troubled urban areas and their policing. "The LAPD's detractors and boosters should lay aside their bias and read BOOT by William Dunn," said Joseph Wambaugh, "for an honest, inside look at the world's most controversial police force."An effective, forceful report. Publishers Weekly

Some people complain about the problems around them. Others do something about them. This is the real-life story of Stevie Stryker, who grew up in a tough Brooklyn neighborhood, then became an Nypd undercover - Stevie Gunz, his fellow officers called him. He locked up countless bad guys using...  more

Some people complain about the problems around them. Others do something about them. This is the real-life story of Stevie Stryker, who grew up in a tough Brooklyn neighborhood, then became an Nypd undercover - Stevie Gunz, his fellow officers called him. He locked up countless bad guys using his biggest asset, his ability to talk. It's a skill he learned as a kid in church, where he listened, not always willingly, as his father, a strict Pentecostal minister, held sway with his mesmerizing sermons. But Stryker broke his father's heart, joining the Marines instead of heading right to college, only to make amends later in life. After retiring from the Nypd due to a debilitating illness, he paid his father the biggest compliment he could, becoming a minister and preaching the word of God.

The Cottages called Tyler's Row, with their warm thatch and leaded panes, were intended to provide a haven for peace for the Hales. Sandwiched between the redoubtable Sergeant Burnby and poisonous Mrs Fowler, however, they soon found that Fairacre was no outpost of Utopia but and average...  more

The Cottages called Tyler's Row, with their warm thatch and leaded panes, were intended to provide a haven for peace for the Hales. Sandwiched between the redoubtable Sergeant Burnby and poisonous Mrs Fowler, however, they soon found that Fairacre was no outpost of Utopia but and average English village. Ever since Village School,'Miss Read' has seasoned her chronicles of Fairacre with a dash of sweet-scented acid. In Tyler's Row the mixture is as atringent, the story as beguiling and the characters as varied as usual.

Learn what it takes to survive a real gunfight from someone who's been in many - Jim Cirillo, top gun in the New York City Police Department stakeout unit. Read about the stress and intensity of an actual shoot-out and how to maximize your training, ammo and weapons to prevail.

More than a century's worth of atrocities culled from the city's police blotter, told through startling, rarely seen images and incisive text written by two NYPD officers and a NYC crime reporter. From crimes that occurred before the establishment of New York's police force in 1845 through...  more

More than a century's worth of atrocities culled from the city's police blotter, told through startling, rarely seen images and incisive text written by two NYPD officers and a NYC crime reporter. From crimes that occurred before the establishment of New York's police force in 1845 through the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in 2001 to the present day, this visual history of New York City is a peek behind the police tape at more than 175 years of crime. This 320-page chronological tour covers events that shocked the nation, from arson to gangland murders, robberies, serial killers, bombings, and kidnappings. Headline-grabbing entries include architect Stanford White's shooting at Madison Square Garden, the bombing of Wall Street in 1920, the 1928 hit on mobster Arnold Rothstein at the Park Sheraton Hotel, and Kitty Genovese's 1964 stabbing, famously witnessed by dozen of bystanders who did not intervene. Rarely seen photos, including the parking ticket that helped catch the serial killer Son of Sam and the carvings left at the crime scene of the Mad Sculptor, help readers gain an insider's perspective into the investigations. Perfect for crime buffs, urban historians, and fans of photojournalism, this riveting collection details New York's most startling and unsettling moments through behind-the-scenes stories and more than 500 photographs.

The True Administration of Justice is the Firmest Pillar of Good Government Inscription on the portico of the New York County Courthouse in Lower Manhattan All killers believe their actions are justified the exact moment they pull the trigger no matter what side of the law they are on. Juries...  more

The True Administration of Justice is the Firmest Pillar of Good Government Inscription on the portico of the New York County Courthouse in Lower Manhattan All killers believe their actions are justified the exact moment they pull the trigger no matter what side of the law they are on. Juries are charged to mete out justice, but sometimes, a cop must take justice into his own hands. Justifiable Homicide, by BJ Whalen is a gripping tale of what can happen when the government fails to administer true justice. When justice is sacrificed for the sake of political expedience, NYPD Narcotics Sergeant Frank Gennaro and his beautiful rookie partner, Police Officer Marie Rinaldi are forced to disavow their oaths of office after Eduardo Noscar, a notorious Colombian drug lord incarcerated in an upstate jail, dispatches his country's most deadly assassin to New York City to kill the mayor and Sergeant Gennaro's brother, William Gennaro. At first the officers want justice, but as they discover more about the murder than the government wants to acknowledge, justice takes a backseat to revenge. Justifiable Homicide takes the reader from the drug ridden streets of the South Bronx to Alphabet City, from Roosevelt Avenue to Roosevelt Island, from One Police Plaza to a police station in Rouses Point, New York, from Sheepshead Bay to the East River, from Flushing Meadow Park to a French Restaurant in Montreal, from City Island to City Hall. It is a riveting police procedural/thriller like no other.

Schulz?s classic strip is matched to the syndicate?s original coloring for the first time since its original appearance! Since their original publication, Peanuts Sundays have almost always been collected and reprinted in black and white. But many who read Peanuts in their original Sunday papers...  more

Schulz?s classic strip is matched to the syndicate?s original coloring for the first time since its original appearance! Since their original publication, Peanuts Sundays have almost always been collected and reprinted in black and white. But many who read Peanuts in their original Sunday papers remain fond of the striking coloring, which makes for a surprisingly different reading experience.The late 1960s strips in our latest volume depict Schulz at his philosophical and illustrative peak in one gorgeous, full-color coffee table book. Full-color illustrations throughout

First mentioned in A Gull on the Roof, the h ero of this book is Monty, a cat ''the colour of bracken'' wit h a lively spirit and a bewitching nature. Tangye lovingly d escribes his conversion from cat-hater to cat-lover. '

The spellbinding story of Chris McCandless, who gave away his savings, hitchhiked to Alaska, walked into the wilderness alone, and starved to death in 1992, fascinated not just New York Times bestselling author Jon Krakauer, but also the rest of the nation. Krakauer's book,Into the Wild, became...  more

The spellbinding story of Chris McCandless, who gave away his savings, hitchhiked to Alaska, walked into the wilderness alone, and starved to death in 1992, fascinated not just New York Times bestselling author Jon Krakauer, but also the rest of the nation. Krakauer's book,Into the Wild, became an international bestseller, translated into thirty-one languages, and Sean Penn's inspirational film by the same name further skyrocketed Chris McCandless to global fame. But the real story of Chris?s life and his journey has not yet been told - until now. The missing pieces are finally revealed in The Wild Truth, written by Carine McCandless, Chris's beloved and trusted sister.  Featured in both the book and film, Carine has wrestled for more than twenty years with the legacy of her brother's journey to self-discovery, and now tells her own story while filling in the blanks of his. Carine was Chris's best friend, the person with whom he had the closest bond, and who witnessed firsthand the dysfunctional and violent family dynamic that made Chris willing to embrace the harsh wilderness of Alaska. Growing up in the same troubled household, Carine speaks candidly about the deeper reality of life in the McCandless family. In the many years since the tragedy of Chris's death, Carine has searched for some kind of redemption. In this touching and deeply personal memoir, she reveals how she has learned that real redemption can only come from speaking the truth.

  There are times when a Greek or Hebrew word has a distinct meaning that seriously affects the proper interpretation of Scripture. Unless you are familiar with these languages, you will not be able to determine what word in the original text was used or the differences between these...  more

  There are times when a Greek or Hebrew word has a distinct meaning that seriously affects the proper interpretation of Scripture. Unless you are familiar with these languages, you will not be able to determine what word in the original text was used or the differences between these words-until now. The Hebrew-Greek Key Word Study Bible identifies the key words of the original languages and presents clear, precise explanations of their meaning and usage. Those who love God's Word will treasure this Bible, for it contains a whole library of biblical helps within its covers.                                                              NOW INCLUDED * Wider Margins on Pages of the Bible Text * Key Words in the Biblical Text Coded to Strong's Numbers * New Word Studies with AMG's Annotated Strong's Dictionaries * Red Letter Edition of the English Standard Version of the Bible   GENUINE LEATHER BLACK