So much was lost on September 11, 2001. On that morning, the World Trade Center was a veritable mini-city, bustling with activity, with over 14,000 people beginning their workday in offices, or otherwise on the job, as they had so many days before. The human loss is made clear in this stunning feat of reportage that reconstructs the events of that ...
In the last decade, DNA testing has uncovered stone-cold proof that 55 completely innocent people have been sent to prison and death row. In "Actual Innocence, " the authors relate the harrowing stories of ten of these individuals and tell of the heroic efforts to free them.
Now updated with new information, "Actual Innocence" sheds light on "a system that tolerates lying prosecutors, slumbering defense attorneys and sloppy investigators" ("Salt Lake Tribune")--revealing the shocking flaws that can derail the legal process and the ways that DNA testing has often shattered so-called solid evidence that condemned ...
Now in paperback with an updated chapter, this "heartbreaking and infuriating" compendium of lives ruined by miscarriages of justice has generated a storm of media attention, public outrage, and a nationwide debate on the criminal justice system.
Reporters for "New York Newsday" tell the story of the World Trade Center bombing. The history of the plot is detailed along with that of the individual bombers, victims, and law enforcement personnel.
Graffiti wars, murder, childbirth, and ritualistic chicken sacrifice--it all happens on the New York subway if you watch long enough. Dwyer follows several typical New Yorkers in one composite day as they travel on the great electrified machine that keeps the Big Apple humming 24 hours a day.
Reporters for "New York Newsday" tell the story of the World Trade Center bombing. The history of the plot is detailed along with that of the individual bombers, victims, and law enforcement personnel.
A guide to the most suitable books about nature and the environment for adults and young adults. The text provides descriptive information for scholarly/technical books and fiction titles. Sections covered include: general works; natural history; environmental crisis; and country life.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: The Reader's Digest Assoc., Inc
Date Published: 1989
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. 1989--This hard bound book has a dust jacket, full color and b/w illustrations and photographs, illustrated title page/frontispiece, clean tight pages, and no markings. -Possible First Edition-Privately Owned Site allows up to 30 calendar days for standard U.S. shipping-please take this into account when choosing a shipping method. Thank you! read more
Description: Cloth. As New/Fine. First Edition. Private Press. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. The dust jacket has sun toning near the top and along the spine of the front but is otherwise in great condition. read more
Binding: Hard Back
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association
Date Published: 1989
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. United States-History Books jacket has slight creases and wear. Spine is slightly bent. Slight yellowing on jacket and pages. Pages are unmarked. read more
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First In, Last Out: Leadership Lessons from the New York Fire Department
