Birth customs more books like this

by Lucy Rushton

A paperback edition of a title from the UNDERSTANDING RELIGIONS series, first published 1992. Examines the various customs associated with birth throughout the world, showing how they differ, but also pointing out similarities. Illustrated with colour photographs.

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Cyber Crimes more books like this

by B. Marvis, Gina DeAngelis, Austin Sarat (Editor)

Cyber Crimes presents a view of some of the downsides of computers. It examines a variety of computer crimes from relatively harmless instances of hacking, to computer-assisted embezzlement and money laundering, to cyber terrorism.'

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Daily Life in Ancient and Modern Paris more books like this

by Sarah Hoban, Bob Moulder (Illustrator)

Explores daily life in Paris, from the time of its early settlement in the seventh century B.C. through the Middle Ages up to two world wars and after.

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Revenge and Retribution more books like this

by Joshua D. G. Wilker, Austin Sarat (Editor)

Uses literature and case studies to chronicle the historic shift in the philosophy of punishing wrongdoers and examines the continuing tension between the desire for personal vengeance and public interest in lawfulness.

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Forensic Science more books like this

by Andrea Campbell, Austin Sarat (Editor)

This text examines forensic science techniques and how they can be used to apprehend criminals. Topics covered include fingerprinting, DNA profiling, bite marks and ballistics.'

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Prisons more books like this

by Ann Graham Gaines, Austin Sarat (Editor), B. Marvis

Discusses the history and philosophy of incarceration and examines conditions in American prisons and such related issues as prison reform, riots, prisoners' rights, and more.

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Victims and Victims' Rights more books like this

by Sara Flaherty, Austin Sarat (Editor)

This new title in the CRIME, JUSTICE & PUNISHMENT series is an introductory exploration into the fine balance between protecting victims of crime and wrongdoing and ensuring a fair hearing for the accused, a critical survey of defendants' versus victims' rights.

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Human Nature more books like this

by Mark Ray Schmidt (Editor)

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Organized Crime more books like this

by B Marvis, Joshua D G Wilker, Austin Sarat (Editor)

Recounts the history of organized crime from the Cosa Nostra to Al Capone to recent global criminal organizations.

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Good Girl Work more books like this

by Catherine Gourley

Discusses the girls and women in the industrial workforce of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and the reforms and movements that changed their working conditions and the nature of the work itself.

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White-Collar Crime more books like this

by B. Marvis, Gina DeAngelis, Austin Sarat (Editor)

Discusses such white-collar crimes as fraud, computer crimes, and insider stock trading and how these crimes should be deterred and punished.

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Major Unsolved Crimes more books like this

by B Marvis, Phelan Powell, Austin Sarat (Editor)

Discusses six criminal cases in which there was no completely satisfactory conclusion reached, including the case of the Zodiac killer, the Tylenol murderer, the assassination of President Kennedy, and an unusual skyjacking in 1971.

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Girl Power on the Playing Field: A Book about Girls, Their Goals, and Their Struggles more books like this

by Andy Steiner

Discusses how participation in sports can have a positive affect on a girl's spirit as well as her body.

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Drugs in Society: Are They Our more books like this

by John Salak

Describes the history of drug abuse in America, the effects of drug use and abuse, and the current debate surrounding drugs.

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Prvt Investigators/Bnty Hntrs more books like this

by Ann Graham Gaines, Prof. Austin Sarat (Editor)

Details the history and cases of private investigators and bounty hunters and discusses their fictional representations in novels, short stories, motion pictures, and television shows.

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Las Paredes Hablan: Talking Walls more books like this

by Margy Burns Knight, Clarita Kohen (Translator), Anne Sibley O'brien (Illustrator)

This multicultural book introduces young readers to different cultures by exploring walls around the world and how they can separate or hold communities together. Walls featured include the Great Wall of China, the wall murals of Diego Rivera in Mexico, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

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International Red Cross more books like this

by Katherine Prior, Ralf Perkins

World Organizations presents an overview of the goals, structure, history, and main programs of international organizations. These books introduce readers to faraway countries and people, as each organization dedicates itself to issues such as poverty, pollution, human rights, and world peace.

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Towns and Cities more books like this

by Patience Coster, Raymond Turvey, Shirley Bellwood

Suitable for National Curriculum Key Stage 1-2, a STEP-BY-STEP introduction to physical and human geography which looks at how people have influenced their environment, and how our lives are shaped by natural surroundings. With colour photography and artwork by Raymond Turvey and Shirley Bellwood.

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Boys and Girls Around the World more books like this

by Kelly Doudna

- Less familiar topic concepts strengthen reading and comprehension skills and strategies - Provides a moderate level of text support with engaging, full-page photographs - Uses context to predict challenging vocabulary - Uses greater variety of vocabulary including more multisyllable words in more complex sentences - Reflects multicultural ...

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Same Difference: Young Writers on Race more books like this

by San Francisco Writerscorps (Editor), Victor Martinez (Introduction by)

This new collection of poems and stories focusses the poignant eye of young people on the issue of race, identity and prejudice in what is ultimately a compelling affirmation of diversity.

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Biblical times more books like this

by Antony Mason

This volume examines biblical history answering the question a child might ask, "What would it be life if I lived then?". Encased into the board at the rear of the book is a boardgame with an accompanying set of rules. This brings to life what has been described in the preceding book, and is a useful teaching aid since it reinforces what has been ...

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