Über uns

À propos de nous

Nachhaltigkeit

Durabilité

Open Access

Karriere

Carrière

Aboverträge Kündigen

Résiliation d’abonnement

Vertrag widerrufen

Résiliation de contrat 

Datenschutz

Protection des données

Impressum

Mentions légales

Barrierefreiheit

Accessibilité

Zahlung und Lieferung

Paiement et livraison

Libra

Was ist Libra?

C'est quoi Libra ?

Kostenlos testen

Tester gratuitement

LEXIA

LEXIA Arbeitsrecht

Was ist LEXIA?

C'est quoi LEXIA ?

LEXIA Familienrecht

Zeitschriften

Revues

recht

Pflegerecht

ZBJV

forumpoenale

ZStrR

Anwaltsrevue

Revue de l'avocat

RSAS

FamPra.ch

ASYL

Life Science Recht

BlAR

Sachbuch

Livres spécialisés

LOKI

Semaphor

Fokusthemen

Focus

Thema

Recht studieren

Arbeitsrecht

Droit du travail

Studium

Études

Familienrecht

Droit de la famille

Sozialversicherungsrecht

Droit des assurances sociales

Strafrecht

Droit pénal

Aktienrecht

Droit des sociétés anonymes

Publikationen

Publications

Literatur

Digitales Angebot

Bücher

Livres

Buchreihen

Collections

Onlinemodule LEXIA

Modules en ligne LEXIA

recht.ch

Studienliteratur

Littérature pour les études

Swisslex

Dienstleistungen

Services

Dienstleistungen für

Corporate Books

Publishing Lösungen

Aktuelles

Geschäftskunden

Professionnels

Corporate Publishing

Content solutions

Buchhandlungen

Librairies

Veranstaltungen

Événements

Presse

Dozierende

Enseignants

Studierende

Étudiants

Inserierende

Annonceurs

Newsletter

Blog

Autorinnen/Autoren

Auteurs

Unsere Schreibenden

Hilfe

Unsere Autorinnen und Autoren

Liste

Autorenlounge

Espace des auteurs

Bei uns publizieren

Publier chez nous

Open Access Policy

Verlag

Éditions

Themen

Mehr wissen

Mitarbeitende

Collaborateurs

Geschichte

Histoire

Unser Magazin

Notre magazine

Vision und Mission

Vision et mission

Partner

Partenaires

Unternehmenskultur

Culture d'entreprise

Kontakt

Contact

Shop

Schweizer Recht

Ausländisches Recht

Über unseren Shop

Neuerscheinungen

Nouveautés

Sortiment & Suche

Catalogue & Recherche

Vorankündigungen

À paraître

Nach Rechtsgebiet

Par domaine juridique

Kommentare

Commentaires

Gesamtkatalog

Catalogue complet

Fachkatalog Recht

Catalogue de droit

Edwards K: Jail Bird

Jail Bird

Every interaction that justice system staff have with those involved in the justice system presents an opportunity to improve the rehabilitation process. This book is the first of its kind to advocate for educating all justice system workers in the CMC integrative approach, which suggests that building therapeutic relationships through a combination of client-centered therapy (C), motivational interviewing (M) and cognitive behavioral therapy (C) has the potential to improve client rehabilitation. This book examines racial disparities in the justice system; the psychological, sociological and criminological characteristics of those involved in the justice system; and the roles of the police, courts and corrections. The book also discusses the personality typologies of justice system staff, the personal power bases they may exhibit, the mental health training they receive, and the importance of building a therapeutic relationship with clients. Improving Criminal Justice Rehabilitation Through the Therapeutic Relationship: An Integratve Approach provides readers with the knowledge and the techniques needed to implement the easy to learn CMC method. It is intended to be a valuable resource for everyone working in the criminal justice system. The book discusses how the approach benefits clients, justice system staff, the justice system and society. It is unique in that it introduces criminal justice personnel to an essential psychological approach and techniques that can improve client rehabilitation, reduce recidivism, and be a positive step in criminal justice reform.

An Integrative Approach

Improving Criminal Justice Rehabilitation Through the Therapeutic Relationship

This textbook provides a comprehensive exploration of the U.S. Supreme Court's Fourth Amendment jurisprudence, tracing its evolution from English common law origins to contemporary applications. It examines the historical foundations, development, and enduring principles that underpin this critical constitutional provision, offering readers essential insights into the balance between individual rights and governmental authority.Organized chronologically and thematically, the book presents detailed case summaries with narrative explanations and commentary, enabling readers to discern an iterative process in the development of important Fourth Amendment principles. It explores the theoretical foundations of the rule of constitutional law for protections against unreasonable searches and seizures, judicial oversight, and accountability measures for violations. This book examines pivotal transformations over succeeding historical periods in the Court's perspectives of the Fourth Amendment's textual elements and applicable remedies. Scholarly observations and dissenting opinions provide alternative perspectives to the Court's rulings, contextualizing jurisprudence within broader changes in American law enforcement and crime policy.Ideal for upper-level students in law, criminal justice, history, and political science programs, this book equips readers with the tools to analyze the Fourth Amendment's enduring relevance and implications for the American legal system, providing accessible context for understanding landmark decisions encountered in legal studies coursework.

An Overview

Supreme Court Fourth Amendment Jurisprudence

A Silent Forest. A Sniper's Bullet. A Community Held Hostage.

On the night of September 12, 2014, the autumnal quiet of the Pocono Mountains was shattered by the crack of a .308-caliber rifle. At the Pennsylvania State Police barracks in Blooming Grove, Corporal Bryon Dickson and Trooper Alex Douglass fell, victims of a calculated ambush launched from the darkness of the treeline.

The shooter was not a phantom, but a neighbor: Eric Matthew Frein, a survivalist and military reenactor who had spent years preparing for a private war against the state. As Frein vanished into the dense, unforgiving woodlands he knew intimately, he sparked one of the largest and most expensive manhunts in American history. It also landed him on the FBI's 10 Most Wanted list.

LYING IN WAIT takes readers deep inside the forty-eight-day siege that transformed a peaceful region into a "Green Hell" of fear and paranoia. From the terrified silence of lockdown to the high-tech war room of the pursuit, Howard Frank reconstructs the harrowing search for a "mission-oriented killer" who viewed murder as an art form.

Drawing on forensic reports, court transcripts, interviews with key players, and the killer's own chilling journals, this is the definitive account of a domestic terrorist who mistook his own delusions for revolution, and the relentless machinery of justice that rose to meet him.

Anatomy of a Domestic Terrorist

Lying In Wait

A New York Times Notable Book of the Year A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice "Unspools with gorgeous precision. The heart of Hollow Spaces lies in the way children repeat their parents’ mistakes—and the not-so-casual racism in privileged spaces." —The New York Times Book Review The only Asian American partner at a prestigious law firm sees his professional and personal life demolished when he is put on trial for murder. Three decades later, his children reunite to uncover the truth and try to salvage what remains of their family. Thirty years ago, John Lo was acquitted of the murder of an employee he was having an affair with. The repercussions of that long-ago event still haunt his adult children. Brennan, a lawyer following in her father’s footsteps in more ways than one, has always maintained that the trial got it right. Hunter, a disgruntled war correspondent whose similarities to his father run more than skin-deep, believes their father got away with murder. Their opposing convictions have pushed them apart. Now, spurred by their mother’s failing health, the estranged siblings decide to reconcile their differences by reinvestigating the murder to come to a definitive conclusion. Told in a dual timeline that moves between John’s perspective thirty years prior and Brennan and Hunter’s present-day investigation, Hollow Spaces is a moving portrait of a flawed man’s shocking fall from grace and a gripping exploration of race in corporate America, filial loyalty, ambition, and the fallout of a sensational trial for those caught in its wake.

A Novel

Hollow Spaces

From the mindset you move with, to the habits you create, and the tools you carry—learn how to stay sharp, stay ready, and stay safe in every aspect of your daily life!Dannah Eve has always been street smart, and for the past several years, she has been sharing her advice, self-defense strategies, and safety tips with millions of engaged social media followers. With the encouraging tone of a savvy older sister, she has built a platform that teaches women how to think like a threat—mastering situational awareness, calculated deception, and the art of always being ready. This is survival on your terms. These are just a few of the rules she lives by: <ul><li>Lie to survive: You don’t owe a stranger your truth. Especially if it compromises your safety.</li><li>On a date: Don’t rush to share your personal details—a Tinder match is not yet a trusted person.</li><li>Living alone: Keep a pair of men’s shoes by the door; you’ll be a less-obvious target.</li><li>While commuting: Never leave any personal information visible—such as your workplace ID, nametag, or packages showing your address.</li><li>On vacation: Walk with confidence and a strong stride; a distracted person is an easy target.</li><li>While driving: Never pull over for an unmarked vehicle; anyone can order police sirens and flashing lights online.</li><li>At school: Research and use the available campus shuttles and safety services.</li><li>Online: Phishing emails, fake texts, scare tactics—don’t bite, don’t click. If it’s “urgent” or too good to be true, it’s probably a scam.</li><li>At a concert or other public place: Plan your exit strategy before you need it.</li></ul>In an unpredictable and often frightening world, Dannah Eve shows you how to weaponize your intuition—and back it up with real-world safety tactics that actually work. Because when you build confidence, you operate with authority—and that ripple effect can protect more than just you.&nbsp;

Trust Your Instincts, Outsmart Danger, and Stay Safe in a World That Isn’t

Street Smarts

From dark crimes of passion to shocking tales of grave robbing, gruesome murders, dens of iniquity, Victorian séances, and haunted houses—not far beneath London’s everyday bustle and glitter there has long been a fascinatingly rich underworld of criminality, superstition, scandal, and macabre debauchery.&nbsp; In Dark London, social historian Dr Drew Gray, a specialist in the history of crime and punishment, delves into the city’s grim yet compelling past, uncovering the people and places that shaped its darker identity. &nbsp; Across more than 100 real-life cases and curiosities, he explores how London became both the heart of a growing empire and a stage for vice, greed, and human fallibility.&nbsp; Highlights include:&nbsp;<ul><li>The London Burkers, a notorious gang of resurrectionists whose leader confessed to stealing and selling nearly 1,000 bodies to London’s medical schools in the 1830s.&nbsp;</li><li>The Whitechapel Murders of 1888, still the world’s longest running serial murder mystery.&nbsp;</li><li>The prisons of Newgate and Pentonville, where shifting attitudes towards justice revealed the tension between punishment, reform, and moral control.&nbsp;</li><li>The legend of Spring-heeled Jack, the terrifying, leaping figure who caused panic across London’s streets.&nbsp;</li><li>The Great Stink of 1858, when London’s polluted Thames brought the city to a standstill and forced a revolution in sanitation and public health.&nbsp;</li></ul> Dark London brings together the history of the city’s seamier side, picking out the most scandalous, curious and bizarre aspects of London’s shadowy and fascinating underbelly.&nbsp;

A Journey Through the City's Mysterious and Macabre Underworld

Dark London

Hungarian Yearbook of International Law and European Law

The Hungarian Yearbook of International Law and European Law presents, contextualizes and analyzes the most important international judicial forum's decisions (in particular: CJEU, ECtHR), which relate to Hungary (e.g. either Hungary is one of the parties to the case, or the proceedings were initiated by Hungarian courts or Hungarian citizens/legal entities). The Hungarian Yearbook's other aim is to provide an opportunity for Hungarian researchers to present their latest research findings in the field of European law and international law to the international public. The Hungarian Yearbook also regularly presents developments in the application of international law and European law by Hungarian courts.

This Title is also Available as Open Access.

Hungarian Yearbook of International Law and European Law 2025

Penguin Clothbound Classics

A beautiful Clothbound Classics edition of Kafka's chilling and darkly entertaining exploration of life's absurdity A Penguin Classics Hardcover A terrifying psychological trip into the life of one Joseph K., an ordinary man who wakes up one day to find himself accused of a crime he did not commit, a crime whose nature is never revealed to him. Once arrested, he is released, but must report to court on a regular basis - an event that proves maddening, as nothing is ever resolved. As he grows more uncertain of his fate, his personal life - including work at a bank and his relations with his landlady and a young woman who lives next door - becomes increasingly unpredictable. As K. tries to gain control, he succeeds only in accelerating his own excruciating downward spiral. This is a stunning new Clothbound Classics edition of Kafka's major novel, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith and translated by Idris Parry. These delectable and collectible Penguin editions are bound in colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design.

The Trial

'An incredible tale.' - The Daily MailProlific armed robber. Close ally of Joey Pyle. Friend and fellow inmate of the Kray twins. Last man to stand trial with a Kray brother. First prisoner in the notorious Belmarsh Unit ...Welcome to Ronnie Field's world.There was a code. It's not there now.The public weren't in general danger from us. Most of our lot never burgled anybody's gaff. None of our lot every mugged people. We didn't hit women. Most of us didn't take drugs. We dressed well. Wouldn't be seen dead in tracksuit or shell suit. We were polite around women. Although our business was misbehavior, we knew how to behave.A raw, honest and sometimes humorous portrayal of a life in the fast lane of organised crime, Nefariousis a reflection on a bygone era from which there are few regrets. Though some things are best laid to rest...

A Life in Crime – My Life with Joey Pyle, the Krays and Other Faces

Nefarious

Contemporary World Issues

On a per capita basis, the United States incarcerates a higher percentage of its population than any other nation in the world. This book explains the social, economic, and political forces that account for this controversial distinction through features that include context-setting introductory chapters, illuminating primary documents, informative biographical and organizational profiles, a detailed timeline of events and trends related to incarceration in the USA, and personal essays contributed by administrators, researchers, educators, and people with firsthand experience of life behind bars.

A Reference Handbook

Mass Incarceration in America

Schriften zur Gleichstellung

Eine Untersuchung des § 22 AGG am Beispiel der Entgelt- und Beförderungsdiskriminierung wegen des Geschlechts

Praxis und Prinzip der diskriminierungsrechtlichen Beweiserleichterung

Quiet Courage is a powerful and deeply human exploration of life behind the badge. Through real experiences and reflective storytelling, Steve Conner reveals the unseen sacrifices, emotional battles, and unwavering dedication of law enforcement officers.
This book goes beyond headlines and statistics, offering readers a rare glimpse into the daily realities faced by those who stand between order and chaos. From moments of intense danger to quiet acts of compassion, each story highlights the resilience and moral strength required to serve and protect.
More than just a collection of experiences, Quiet Courage challenges readers to reconsider what true bravery looks like in modern society. It honors the men and women who risk their lives, often without recognition, and sheds light on the personal cost of duty.
Whether you are connected to law enforcement or simply seeking a deeper understanding of public safety, this book delivers an honest, compelling, and thought-provoking perspective on courage in its purest form.

Quiet Courage

Jail Bird

Autres titres sur ce thème