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As a punishment for our most serious crime-the intentional killing of a victim in an egregious way-the death penalty naturally attracts opposing moral views. One view says that the state should never execute a criminal no matter what the crime may be...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781416552413Author Chris DickeyFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Simon & SchusterPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 495gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781241143237Author Lecturer in Criminology Matthew BaconFormat PaperbackImprint Gale, Making of Modern LawPublisher Gale, Making of Modern LawWeight(grams)...

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781250072696Author Dean UnkeferFormat PaperbackPage Count 432Imprint Picador USAPublisher Picador USA

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780985382131Author Steven VarnellFormat PaperbackPage Count 448Imprint Steven VarnellPublisher Steven VarnellWeight(grams) 594gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm...

In this collection, many of Justice Brennan's most distinguished colleagues and observers offer tribute to his far-reaching legacy. Anthony Lewis, Alan Dershowitz, Lani Guinier, Anna Quindlen, David Halberstam, Derrick Bell, and many others - including...

Forging the Star is a comprehensive official modern history of the U.S. Marshals, the oldest federal law enforcement organization. Their daily duties include pursuing dangerous felons in each of the 94 judicial districts or extraditing them from other...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781593705718Author Thomas BarryFormat HardbackImprint Fire Engineering BooksPublisher Fire Engineering BooksWeight(grams) 229g

Designed to serve as a comprehensive guide, Introduction to Traffic Law, Investigation, and Enforcement equips law enforcement officials with the vital knowledge they need to confidently and successfully investigate and enforce traffic laws. In Unit 1 of...

Company Officer for Fire and Emergency Services provides a foundation in management and leadership principles and practices designed to equip readers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence that will contribute to their professional success throughout...

This second edition provides you with additional insight on the topic of fireground investigation, taking you through the various procedures necessary for reconstructing the events that led to the fire. Included are discussions related to fire behavior,...

John P. Burke provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the four US presidential transitions from Jimmy Carter to Bill Clinton, exploring how each president-elect prepared to take office and links those preparations to the performance and...

In this fresh and provocative critique of judicial power, Matthew Franck argues for a Supreme Court that is newly mindful of constitutionalism's basis in the sovereign will of the people and of the distinctly limited scope of judicial authority that is...

How does politics shape government policies to control crime? How does the criminal justice system affect the activities of political actors? This lively text provides an overview of crime as a political issue and the impact of politics on US...

Firefighters who want to advance must be skilled not only on the fireground, but in the assessment center as well. In ""Assessment Center Strategy and Tactics"", Deputy Chief Michael A. Terpak provides a comprehensive approach to the...

This collection of 12 case studies illustrates the range of problems facing mid-sized cities in the USA and the variety of approaches that mayors have used to cope with them. Topics covered include education, crime, economic development and the political...

To address the threat of an atomic-armed Soviet Union during the early days of the Cold War, President Truman approved the Alert America educational exhibit. Promoted as "The Show That May Save Your Life," Alert America became the most...

In the Spring of 1992 five days of rioting laid waste to South Central Los Angeles, took scores of lives, cost the city more than 900 million in property damages and captured the attention of horrified people worldwide. Lou Cannon, veteran journalist,...

Vulnerability to poverty is clearly linked to the Poor's access to primary entitlements, which in turn depends on a functioning 'public realm'. Justice and judicial reforms are central to this. Policy-making for an efficient and citizen-oriented...

This is not another book about how to put the wet stuff on the red stuff. ""The Fire Chief's ToolBox"" presents a clear view of the personal and professional issues affecting a new fire chief and offers tools to address the issues...

A summary and analysis of the Supreme Court's impact on American law and government during the tenureship of Warren Burger. Earl M. Maltz contends that in many areas of constitutional law the Burger Court produced the most liberal jurisprudence in...

For his first book, Chief Billy Goldfeder, a 40-year fire service veteran, solicited insights and pearls of wisdom from our country's greatest firefighters, fire officers and emergency responders. The stories that make up this unprecedented collection...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780998971636Author Lievin Kambamba MbomaFormat HardbackPage Count 194Imprint Lievin K. Mboma PressPublisher Lievin K. Mboma PressWeight(grams) 440g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781593705701Author Mark WallaceFormat PaperbackImprint PennWell BooksPublisher PennWell Books

Reflected almost daily in headlines, the enormous rift between the police and the communities they serve-especially African American communities-remains one of the major challenges facing the United States. And race-related riots continue to be a violent...

During his first term in office, Pres. George W. Bush made reference to the 'unitary executive' ninety-five times, as part of signing statements, proclamations, and executive orders. Pres. Barack Obama's actions continue to make issues of executive power...

A timely historical analysis of a persistent global problem Since its declaration in the early 1970s, the American drug war has spanned the globe in a quest to stop the flow of illegal drugs into the United States. Explaining the conceptual framework...

Firefighting is combat and should be viewed as a warrior's calling. Firefighters put themselves in harm's way to protect others, a selflessness rooted in the same noble drive as the military warriors who defend our nation. This book about combat is meant...

Reflected almost daily in headlines, the enormous rift between the police and the communities they serve-especially African American communities-remains one of the major challenges facing the United States. And race-related riots continue to be a violent...

Since 2005, the Fugitive Safe Surrender (FSS) program has been implemented in more than twenty cities around the country. Tens of thousands of individuals with active warrants for their arrest have voluntarily surrendered to law enforcement in a church...

Ballard (sociology, California State U.-Northridge) uses three theories of political policy making to analyze what happened before and after the April 1995 bombing, which policy elites were the most active in the media immediately afterward, which groups...

Former New York City captain and former editor of ""Fire Engineering"", Tom Brennan was a true legend in the fire service. For nearly two decades he wrote the most widely read column in ""Fire Engineering""...

"I found both motivation and a guide to implementation in this book. Chief Thompson has provided a deep resource for all ranks from creating culture to setting up training structure. I highly recommend this book to anyone with aspirations of making...

Widely celebrated in its own time, Thomas Jefferson's first inaugural address commands the regard of Americans from across the political spectrum. Delivered as the young nation found itself embroiled in bitter partisan struggles, the speech has been...

After the devastating effects of September 11, the authors show that, to bring governments and peoples together, the US must develop a strategic foreign cooperation and assistance policy that fosters strong civil societies, emphasizing the key role civil...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780983534433Author John S MarxFormat PaperbackPage Count 458Imprint Law Enforcement Survival Institute, LLCPublisher Law Enforcement Survival Institute,...

Gun control remains one of the hottest topics on America's agenda. Increased violence, gang wars in metropolitan areas, and the prevalence of guns in the United States frequently bring this debate to new crescendos of public concern. How can we find...

One of the few studies of its kind, this political history of the Louisiana penal system from its origin to the near-present places heavy-emphasis on the development of penal policy and shows how the vicissitudes of the system have reflected the...

Examines numerous issues related to the Fourth Amendment, which protects the rights of the individual against unreasonable search and seizure.Book InformationISBN 9780791074879Author Martha BridegamFormat HardbackPage Count 112Imprint Chelsea House...