Levi Bellfield was an English serial killer—dubbed the "Bus Stop Killer"—because of his practice of staking out bus stops to find his victims; usually young blonde women who he would then stalk after they rejected him while they walked home before attacking them with a hammer. One victim, Kate Sheedy, did not like the looks of Bellfield or his vehicle and attempted to cross the street to get away. She was subsequently run over by Bellfield—twice. Bellfield was ultimately convicted of killi...

'Extraordinary... a great autobiography - Libby Purves, Radio 4 Midweek'Hugely entertaining, heartwarming and inspiring... made me guffaw.' - Mail on Sunday'Riotous… unvarnished candour' - Daily Telegraph'A compelling delight' - Daily Mail'Gary Bell is one of Britain's leading criminal barristers. He's also got one of the most interesting CVs I have ever seen.' - Sarah Brett, BBC Radio Five LiveGARY BELL QC is one of B...

The first novel in a thrilling new legal series, perfect for fans of Steve Cavanagh, John Grisham and Robert Galbraith, written by an acclaimed QC.Elliot Rook QC is one of the greatest barristers of his generation.He is also a complete fraud.Elliot Rook is the epitome of a highly successful, old Etonian QC. Or so everyone believes. In fact, he is an ex-petty criminal with a past that he has spent decades keeping secret. Until now…An unid...

Perfect for fans of The Secret Barrister and Tony Kent.Can Rook keep his criminal past a secret when facing the most dangerous case of his life?Thirteen men have died in a London prison. Barrister Elliot Rook QC, who risks losing everything if his secret criminal past is revealed, must defend Charli Meadows, the vulnerable single mother accused of smuggling the deadly tainted drugs inside.But just as Rook becomes su...

To be successful in all aspects of life we can use two basic things: God — the Creator of the universe, and your brain — the fastest and most powerful supercomputer on the face of the planet.People are endowed with amazing capabilities and spiritual power when they keep in constant contact with God, but we are held back by the daily barrage of negative programming we receive and all of the years of stored up negative baggage. Your supercomputer mind uses the negative programming as...

In The Good Book of Mental Hygiene, expect insight, humor, healing, and a human perspective on all thought-based disorders. Borrowing from the apostle Paul's letters to various cities and followers, Dr. Bell writes letters to individuals with various mental disorders, common diagnoses, and typical life problems. From the Misrealites (those who are married and miserable) to the Melancholians (those who are depressed) to the Narcissians (those who are narcissistic), this book offers healing ...

Bloomsbury presents Beyond Reasonable Doubt by Gary Bell, read by Hugh Kermode.LONGLISTED FOR THE CWA GOLD DAGGER AWARD 2020The start of a thrilling new legal series, perfect for fans of Robert Galbraith and The Secret Barrister, written by an acclaimed QC.Elliot Rook QC is one of the greatest barristers of his generation.He is also a complete fraud.Elliot Rook is the epitome of a highly successful, old Etonian QC. Or so everyone believes. In fact, h...

Bloomsbury presents Post Mortem by Gary Bell, read by Hugh Kermode.Can Rook keep his criminal past a secret when facing the most dangerous case of his life?Thirteen men have died in a London prison. Barrister Elliot Rook QC, who risks losing everything if his secret criminal past is revealed, must defend Charli Meadows, the vulnerable single mother accused of smuggling the deadly tainted drugs inside.But just as Rook becomes suspicious of those closest to Charli, a ...

The study of Asia and its plural legal systems is of increasing significance, both within and outside Asia. Lawyers, whether in Australia, America or Europe, or working within an Asian jurisdiction, require a sound knowledge of how the law operates across this fast-growing and diverse region. Law and Legal Institutions of Asia is the first book to offer a comprehensive assessment of eleven key jurisdictions in Asia - China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Bru...

In the Asia-Pacific, thirty-eight jurisdictions have adopted the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration. This book looks at how the text and the principles of the Model Law have been implemented (or not) in key Asian jurisdictions. Most of the jurisdictions covered in this book have declared that they have adopted the Model Law but often with significant modifications. Even when jurisdictions adopt some provisions of the Model Law verbatim, their courts may have interpr...

Couples who want to improve or revive their marriages need shared experiences. As much as they can profit from the theories of marriage experts, they need to hear from ordinary couples who can say "I've been there" and have found unique and creative practical solutions to restore the vibrancy of their marriages. These original stories offer encouragement and optimism that significant changes and growth can take place in marriages at all stages and walks of life. Couples will find entertain...

Real life, encouraging stories embodying the bold, brave, beautiful choice to love.“To last for the long haul and through the stresses and complexities of life, love has to be more than something we feel. It has to be something we do. We have to demonstrate it concretely in our marriages and families, among our friends and acquaintances, and, yes, even among our enemies. And that's what this book is about. In its pages, you'll see examples of people just l...