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Greentown

Murder and Mystery in Greenwich, America's Wealthiest Community

by Timothy Dumas ...

The first edition of Greentown helped reopen one of America’s most shameful unsolved murder cases, the savage slaying of fifteen-year-old Martha Moxley in an exclusive enclave of Greenwich, Connecticut, the night before Halloween 1975. Soon after Martha’s body was discovered, attention focused on members of the Skakel family, who lived across the street from the Moxleys. Ethel Skakel and Robert ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

The first edition of Greentown helped reopen one of America’s most shameful unsolved murder cases, the savage slaying of fifteen-year-old Martha Moxley in an exclusive enclave of Greenwich, Connecticut, the night before Halloween 1975. Soon after Martha’s body was discovered, attention focused on members of the Skakel family, who lived across the street from the Moxleys. Ethel Skakel and Robert
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Inside the Robe, A Judge's Candid Tale of Criminal Justice in America

by katherine mader ...

COURTHOUSE CONFIDENTIALTo most people, judges are mysterious creatures. As Anthony Bourdain invited readers to follow him behind the scenes of the restaurant business in his bestseller, Kitchen Confidential, and Caitlin Doughty's Smoke Gets in Your Eyes was a revealing peak into the mysteries of what happens after death inside a mortuary, Inside the Robe shines a bright spotlight into the hidden ... Read more

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COURTHOUSE CONFIDENTIALTo most people, judges are mysterious creatures. As Anthony Bourdain invited readers to follow him behind the scenes of the restaurant business in his bestseller, Kitchen Confidential, and Caitlin Doughty's Smoke Gets in Your Eyes was a revealing peak into the mysteries of what happens after death inside a mortuary, Inside the Robe shines a bright spotlight into the hidden
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At the Devil's Table

The Untold Story of the Insider Who Brought Down the Cali Cartel

by William C. Rempel ...

In this riveting and relentless nonfiction thriller, award-winning investigative reporter William C. Rempel tells the harrowing story of former Cali cartel insider Jorge Salcedo, an ordinary man facing an extraordinary dilemma—a man forced to risk everything to escape the powerful and treacherous Cali crime syndicate.Colombia in the 1990s is a country in chaos, as a weak government battles ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

In this riveting and relentless nonfiction thriller, award-winning investigative reporter William C. Rempel tells the harrowing story of former Cali cartel insider Jorge Salcedo, an ordinary man facing an extraordinary dilemma—a man forced to risk everything to escape the powerful and treacherous Cali crime syndicate.Colombia in the 1990s is a country in chaos, as a weak government battles
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Framed

Why Michael Skakel Spent Over a Decade in Prison for a Murder He Didn't Commit

by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ...

The New York Times bestseller – now in paperback, with a new afterword“A must-read for those who care about justice and integrity in our public institutions.” —Alan M. Dershowitz, Esq.The Definitive Story of One of the Most Infamous Murders of the Twentieth Century and the Heartbreaking Miscarriage of Justice That FollowedOn Halloween, 1975, fifteen-year-old Martha Moxley’s body was found brutally ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

The New York Times bestseller – now in paperback, with a new afterword“A must-read for those who care about justice and integrity in our public institutions.” —Alan M. Dershowitz, Esq.The Definitive Story of One of the Most Infamous Murders of the Twentieth Century and the Heartbreaking Miscarriage of Justice That FollowedOn Halloween, 1975, fifteen-year-old Martha Moxley’s body was found brutally
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Viol, ce crime particulier

Une victime raconte

by Emilie K., Bernard Marc, Anne-Sophie Martin ...

Series series Société
« J’avais tout juste vingt-trois ans au moment des faits.J’ai pris soin de rapporter les éléments d’un point de vue affectif car, dans ce genre d’affaire, on est sans doute plus blessé dans son âme que dans son corps.Même si j’ai tenté d’être la plus juste possible dans la retranscription de mon histoire, il se peut que certaines informations soient incorrectes, déformées par le prisme des ... Read more

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« J’avais tout juste vingt-trois ans au moment des faits.J’ai pris soin de rapporter les éléments d’un point de vue affectif car, dans ce genre d’affaire, on est sans doute plus blessé dans son âme que dans son corps.Même si j’ai tenté d’être la plus juste possible dans la retranscription de mon histoire, il se peut que certaines informations soient incorrectes, déformées par le prisme des
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Witsec

Inside the Federal Witness Protection Program

by Pete Earley ...

The “fascinating” (The Washington Post) true story behind the foundation of the Federal Witness Protection Program and the mob informants, killers, white-collar con men, and ordinary people caught up in a life-and-death game of deception in the name of justice“By turns hilarious and horrifying . . . a lively and unusual glimpse inside an operation obsessed with secrecy.”—Milwaukee Journal ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

The “fascinating” (The Washington Post) true story behind the foundation of the Federal Witness Protection Program and the mob informants, killers, white-collar con men, and ordinary people caught up in a life-and-death game of deception in the name of justice“By turns hilarious and horrifying . . . a lively and unusual glimpse inside an operation obsessed with secrecy.”—Milwaukee Journal
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Dans les coulisses d’Enquête

Les reportages qui ont mené à la commission Charbonneau

by Pierre Cayouette ...

La plupart des témoins qui défilent devant la juge France Charbonneau ont été révélés au public dans les reportages d’Alain Gravel, Marie-Maude Denis, Christian Latreille et leurs collègues de l’émission Enquête. Ce livre nous entraîne dans les coulisses de la grande émission d’affaires publiques de Radio-Canada, et raconte les dessous d’une série de reportages qui a ébranlé le Québec. Depuis les ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

La plupart des témoins qui défilent devant la juge France Charbonneau ont été révélés au public dans les reportages d’Alain Gravel, Marie-Maude Denis, Christian Latreille et leurs collègues de l’émission Enquête. Ce livre nous entraîne dans les coulisses de la grande émission d’affaires publiques de Radio-Canada, et raconte les dessous d’une série de reportages qui a ébranlé le Québec. Depuis les
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Admissibility of Expert Witness Testimony

by IMS ExpertServices ...

Admissibility of Expert Witness Testimony is the first in a series and presents strategies on how to conduct your expert witness business with an eye toward the rules on admissibility of expert testimony throughout the litigation process. This expert witness resource has broad application for all experts – regardless of discipline. It sheds light on how to avoid admissibility challenges and ... Read more

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Admissibility of Expert Witness Testimony is the first in a series and presents strategies on how to conduct your expert witness business with an eye toward the rules on admissibility of expert testimony throughout the litigation process. This expert witness resource has broad application for all experts – regardless of discipline. It sheds light on how to avoid admissibility challenges and
... Read more
Mafia Takedown

The Incredible True Story of the FBI Agent Who Devastated the New York Mob

by Mike Campi ...

The true story of FBI agent Mike Campi who led some of the most relentless and successful attacks on organized crime in American history.A unique and unexpected set of circumstances caused former FBI agent Mike Campi to finally step forward and reveal himself. The result is this tour de force, which details his years operating deeply in the trenches to devastate the mafia. You will learn how he ... Read more

$31.89 CAD

The true story of FBI agent Mike Campi who led some of the most relentless and successful attacks on organized crime in American history.A unique and unexpected set of circumstances caused former FBI agent Mike Campi to finally step forward and reveal himself. The result is this tour de force, which details his years operating deeply in the trenches to devastate the mafia. You will learn how he
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Remember Me

The gripping, twisty page-turner you won't want to put down

by Amy McLellan ...

'Complex, intriguing, clever, twisty, beautifully put together'MARI HANNAH, author of WITHOUT A TRACE* * * * * * *How do you find a killer when you can't recognise a face?Last night my sister was murdered. The police think I killed her.I was there. I watched the knife go in. I saw the man who did it.He's someone I know. But he won't be caught.Because he knows I have proso... ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

'Complex, intriguing, clever, twisty, beautifully put together'MARI HANNAH, author of WITHOUT A TRACE* * * * * * *How do you find a killer when you can't recognise a face?Last night my sister was murdered. The police think I killed her.I was there. I watched the knife go in. I saw the man who did it.He's someone I know. But he won't be caught.Because he knows I have proso...
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Expert Witness

The Weight of Our Testimony When Justice Hangs in the Balance

by Ann Wolbert Burgess ...

From the author of the critically-acclaimed true crime account, A Killer By Design (the inspiration behind Hulu's original docuseries, Mastermind), a groundbreaking look into the crucial role played by expert witnesses in the most high-profile criminal cases, based on Dr. Ann Burgess’ personal experiences within the criminal justice system.Written through Burgess’ singular lens of compassion and ... Read more

$2.99 CAD

From the author of the critically-acclaimed true crime account, A Killer By Design (the inspiration behind Hulu's original docuseries, Mastermind), a groundbreaking look into the crucial role played by expert witnesses in the most high-profile criminal cases, based on Dr. Ann Burgess’ personal experiences within the criminal justice system.Written through Burgess’ singular lens of compassion and
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Convicting the Innocent

Where Criminal Prosecutions Go Wrong

by Brandon Garrett ...

This probing analysis of three of Giotto’s major works and the patrons who commissioned them goes beyond the clichés of Giotto as the founding figure of western painting. It traces the interactions between Franciscan friars and powerful bankers and illuminates the complex interactions between mercantile wealth and the iconography of poverty. ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

This probing analysis of three of Giotto’s major works and the patrons who commissioned them goes beyond the clichés of Giotto as the founding figure of western painting. It traces the interactions between Franciscan friars and powerful bankers and illuminates the complex interactions between mercantile wealth and the iconography of poverty.
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Handbook of Cross Examination: the Mosaic Art

by John Nicholas Iannuzzi ...

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$11.99 CAD

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La falsa giustizia

La genesi degli errori giudiziari e come prevenirli

by Luciano Garofano, Maria Gaia Pensieri, Baldassare Lauria ...

Series series iSaggi
I casi giudiziari, in particolare gli omicidi, hanno sempre suscitato grande interesse nell’opinione pubblica. Negli ultimi anni, tuttavia, il dibattito e il confronto tra “innocentisti” e “colpevolisti” ha registrato un notevole incremento, grazie anche ai media che hanno portato il processo nelle nostre case, denunciando indagini non sempre perfette e sentenze spesso discutibili che hanno ... Read more

$10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

I casi giudiziari, in particolare gli omicidi, hanno sempre suscitato grande interesse nell’opinione pubblica. Negli ultimi anni, tuttavia, il dibattito e il confronto tra “innocentisti” e “colpevolisti” ha registrato un notevole incremento, grazie anche ai media che hanno portato il processo nelle nostre case, denunciando indagini non sempre perfette e sentenze spesso discutibili che hanno
... Read more
Coercive Interrogation & False Conviction

by Brian Leslie ...

The Thin Line Between Truth and DeceptionIn the dimly lit room, the air is thick with tension. A suspect sits across from an interrogator, the weight of the situation pressing down on them. The interrogator leans in, their voice calm yet insistent, weaving a narrative that seems plausible, even inevitable. The suspect, exhausted and vulnerable, begins to question their own memory, their own truth. ... Read more

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The Thin Line Between Truth and DeceptionIn the dimly lit room, the air is thick with tension. A suspect sits across from an interrogator, the weight of the situation pressing down on them. The interrogator leans in, their voice calm yet insistent, weaving a narrative that seems plausible, even inevitable. The suspect, exhausted and vulnerable, begins to question their own memory, their own truth.
... Read more
The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Cross-Examination

by Samuel A. Stern ...

Written by an experienced trial lawyer, this book will help you understand the art of cross-examination. Not only will it prepare you for the courtroom, but it will also help you become a successful lawyer.One of the most well-known courtroom situations, the cross-examination is the formal interrogation of a witness called by the other party in a court of law to challenge or extend testimony ... Read more

$25.91 CAD

Written by an experienced trial lawyer, this book will help you understand the art of cross-examination. Not only will it prepare you for the courtroom, but it will also help you become a successful lawyer.One of the most well-known courtroom situations, the cross-examination is the formal interrogation of a witness called by the other party in a court of law to challenge or extend testimony
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La giusta parte. Testimoni e storie dell'antimafia

by AA. VV. ...

Mantenere la schiena dritta, costi quel che costi: non un atto di coraggio, ma un atto d’amore verso la propria dignità e verso la comunità di cui si è parte.Una scelta di libertà e responsabilità che accomuna donne e uomini che non si sono piegati, che non hanno rinunciato al proprio ideale di giustizia, ciascuno nel proprio ambito quotidiano. Magistrati, giornalisti, sindaci, commercianti, ... Read more

$7.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Mantenere la schiena dritta, costi quel che costi: non un atto di coraggio, ma un atto d’amore verso la propria dignità e verso la comunità di cui si è parte.Una scelta di libertà e responsabilità che accomuna donne e uomini che non si sono piegati, che non hanno rinunciato al proprio ideale di giustizia, ciascuno nel proprio ambito quotidiano. Magistrati, giornalisti, sindaci, commercianti,
... Read more
Preparing Witnesses

A Practical Guide for Lawyers and Their Clients, 5th Edition

by Daniel Small ...

This updated edition is designed to help lawyers prepare clients for the very formal and unnatural "question-and-answer" environment. Written by ABA bestselling author and seasoned litigator Dan Small, this easy-to-read guide provides a systematic witness preparation process and offers strategies and “Ten Rules” to help make witnesses comfortable and effective in a wide range of witness scenarios. ... Read more

$103.99 CAD

This updated edition is designed to help lawyers prepare clients for the very formal and unnatural "question-and-answer" environment. Written by ABA bestselling author and seasoned litigator Dan Small, this easy-to-read guide provides a systematic witness preparation process and offers strategies and “Ten Rules” to help make witnesses comfortable and effective in a wide range of witness scenarios.
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The Articulate Witness

An Illustrated Guide to Testifying Confidently Under Oath

by Marsha Hunter, Brian K Johnson ...

Every day in the United States, ordinary people are called to testify in court. Most of them have never been involved in a legal proceeding. But they have probably seen witnesses in high-profile trials on television, being harshly cross examined, looking nervous or anxious—perhaps even humiliated. The thought of testifying can be scary. Being subpoenaed can lead to weeks or months of anxiety until ... Read more

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Every day in the United States, ordinary people are called to testify in court. Most of them have never been involved in a legal proceeding. But they have probably seen witnesses in high-profile trials on television, being harshly cross examined, looking nervous or anxious—perhaps even humiliated. The thought of testifying can be scary. Being subpoenaed can lead to weeks or months of anxiety until
... Read more
Arderá la memoria

Psicoanálisis, política y derecho en torno a las memorias del pasado reciente

by Jorge Torres Foa, Natalia Magrin ...

Series Book 1 - Poliedros
Arderá la memoria es (…) un libro que propongo leer si se tiene la intención de pensar acerca de las experiencias que extreman el discurso de la técnica y sus usos en un campo de intervenciones atravesadas por la memoria. Pero aquí se trata de una memoria que oficia como nudo entre el derecho, los derechos humanos, la política, las derivas entre la ley y lo legítimo en los juicios por crímenes de ... Read more

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Arderá la memoria es (…) un libro que propongo leer si se tiene la intención de pensar acerca de las experiencias que extreman el discurso de la técnica y sus usos en un campo de intervenciones atravesadas por la memoria. Pero aquí se trata de una memoria que oficia como nudo entre el derecho, los derechos humanos, la política, las derivas entre la ley y lo legítimo en los juicios por crímenes de
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Clinician's Guide to Validity Assessment and Management in Neuropsychology

by Ryan W. Schroeder, PsyD, Phillip K. Martin, PhD, ABPP-CN ...

Series series Evidence-Based Practice in Neuropsychology Series
This unique hands-on guide walks neuropsychologists through the process of validity assessment and management in real-world clinical settings. Emphasizing the medical necessity of evaluating validity, the authors provide detailed examples, procedural tips, and downloadable practical tools. Step-by-step guidelines are presented for managing potentially complicated referrals, using the clinical ... Read more

$57.99 CAD

This unique hands-on guide walks neuropsychologists through the process of validity assessment and management in real-world clinical settings. Emphasizing the medical necessity of evaluating validity, the authors provide detailed examples, procedural tips, and downloadable practical tools. Step-by-step guidelines are presented for managing potentially complicated referrals, using the clinical
... Read more
Anthropological Witness

Lessons from the Khmer Rouge Tribunal

by Alexander Laban Hinton ...

Anthropological Witness tells the story of Alexander Laban Hinton's encounter with an accused architect of genocide and, more broadly, Hinton's attempt to navigate the promises and perils of expert testimony. In March 2016, Hinton served as an expert witness at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, an international tribunal established to try senior Khmer Rouge leaders for crimes ... Read more

$22.99 CAD

Anthropological Witness tells the story of Alexander Laban Hinton's encounter with an accused architect of genocide and, more broadly, Hinton's attempt to navigate the promises and perils of expert testimony. In March 2016, Hinton served as an expert witness at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, an international tribunal established to try senior Khmer Rouge leaders for crimes
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Je suis morte ce jour-là

by Sylvia Peromingo, Sophie Blandinières ...

5 septembre 2010 : Sylvia blêmit. Elle apprend l’assassinat sauvage de Natacha, une jeune femme qu’elle ne connaît pas mais qui lui ressemble beaucoup. L’homme accusé du meurtre, en revanche, elle le connaît. Le jeudi 20 mai 2004, il l’a agressée en plein jour dans le parc de Suresnes alors qu’elle faisait son jogging. Jetée au fond d’un ravin, violée pendant deux heures, Sylvia a cru qu’elle ... Read more

$22.99 CAD

5 septembre 2010 : Sylvia blêmit. Elle apprend l’assassinat sauvage de Natacha, une jeune femme qu’elle ne connaît pas mais qui lui ressemble beaucoup. L’homme accusé du meurtre, en revanche, elle le connaît. Le jeudi 20 mai 2004, il l’a agressée en plein jour dans le parc de Suresnes alors qu’elle faisait son jogging. Jetée au fond d’un ravin, violée pendant deux heures, Sylvia a cru qu’elle
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MacCarthy on Impeachment

How to Find and Use These Weapons of Mass Destruction

by Sean Patrick MacCarthy Sean Patrick MacCarthy, Terence F. MacCarthy ...

Impeachment of witnesses is "an alien, mystifying, and obtuse area of the law," write the authors of MacCarthy on Impeachment. While there are many books on evidence and trial advocacy, there is very little written specifically on impeachment. For the trial lawyer and judge, it is one of the most confusing and misunderstood parts of the trial. Just as cross examination is the most difficult of ... Read more

$72.99 CAD

Impeachment of witnesses is "an alien, mystifying, and obtuse area of the law," write the authors of MacCarthy on Impeachment. While there are many books on evidence and trial advocacy, there is very little written specifically on impeachment. For the trial lawyer and judge, it is one of the most confusing and misunderstood parts of the trial. Just as cross examination is the most difficult of
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