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Greentown

Murder and Mystery in Greenwich, America's Wealthiest Community

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$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

par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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

par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$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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Dans les coulisses d’Enquête

Les reportages qui ont mené à la commission Charbonneau

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$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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Viol, ce crime particulier

Une victime raconte

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

Collections 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
Witsec

Inside the Federal Witness Protection Program

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$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
... En savoir plus
Admissibility of Expert Witness Testimony

par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
Mafia Takedown

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

par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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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Convicting the Innocent

Where Criminal Prosecutions Go Wrong

par 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. ... En savoir plus

$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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Remember Me

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

par 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 prosopagnosia - I can'... ... En savoir plus

$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 prosopagnosia - I can'...
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Handbook of Cross Examination: the Mosaic Art

par John Nicholas Iannuzzi ...

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Expert Witness

The Weight of Our Testimony When Justice Hangs in the Balance

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$20.99 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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La falsa giustizia

La genesi degli errori giudiziari e come prevenirli

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

Collections 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
Coercive Interrogation & False Conviction

par 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. ... En savoir plus

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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.
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The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Cross-Examination

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$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
... En savoir plus
Images with Impact

Design and Use of Winning Trial Visuals

par Kerri L. Ruttenberg ...

Many studies have been conducted over the years on the importance of visual perception and visual communication. The consistent takeaway is that using visuals makes a difference in how humans communicate. And then there’s the jury setting itself—it is like no other. And that matters, too. Appreciating how jury trials are fundamentally different from other communication settings is critical to the ... En savoir plus

$135.99 CAD

Many studies have been conducted over the years on the importance of visual perception and visual communication. The consistent takeaway is that using visuals makes a difference in how humans communicate. And then there’s the jury setting itself—it is like no other. And that matters, too. Appreciating how jury trials are fundamentally different from other communication settings is critical to the
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Quello che non hai sentito

18 voci dal carcere

par Marco Erba ...

Collections series Smeraldi
"Ho voluto dar voce alle persone che ho incontrato. Perché le loro voci, le loro storie, non le ascolta nessuno. Diciotto voci. Diciotto storie, diciotto volti. Diciotto possibilità." (Marco Erba) "Non è stato un cambiamento rapido: la consapevolezza non arriva di punto in bianco. Si cambia un pezzettino ogni giorno, solo se trovi il posto giusto e le persone giuste." (Maurizio) "Lascio poco ... En savoir plus

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"Ho voluto dar voce alle persone che ho incontrato. Perché le loro voci, le loro storie, non le ascolta nessuno. Diciotto voci. Diciotto storie, diciotto volti. Diciotto possibilità." (Marco Erba) "Non è stato un cambiamento rapido: la consapevolezza non arriva di punto in bianco. Si cambia un pezzettino ogni giorno, solo se trovi il posto giusto e le persone giuste." (Maurizio) "Lascio poco
... En savoir plus
Science, Pseudo-science, Non-sense, and Critical Thinking

Why the Differences Matter

par Gershon Ben-Shakhar, Marianna Barr ...

Science, Pseudo-science, Non-sense, and Critical Thinking shines an unforgiving light on popular and lucrative ‘miraculous’ practices that promise to offer answers during times of trouble. Throughout the book, the authors unfold the fallacies underlying these practices, as well as consumers’ need and desire to believe in them.Adopting a scientific approach, the book critically evaluates research ... En savoir plus

$56.33 CAD

Science, Pseudo-science, Non-sense, and Critical Thinking shines an unforgiving light on popular and lucrative ‘miraculous’ practices that promise to offer answers during times of trouble. Throughout the book, the authors unfold the fallacies underlying these practices, as well as consumers’ need and desire to believe in them.Adopting a scientific approach, the book critically evaluates research
... En savoir plus
Tainted Witness

Why We Doubt What Women Say About Their Lives

par Leigh Gilmore ...

Collections series Gender and Culture Series
In 1991, Anita Hill's testimony during Clarence Thomas's Senate confirmation hearing brought the problem of sexual harassment to a public audience. Although widely believed by women, Hill was defamed by conservatives and Thomas was confirmed to the Supreme Court. The tainting of Hill and her testimony is part of a larger social history in which women find themselves caught up in a system that ... En savoir plus

$29.99 CAD

In 1991, Anita Hill's testimony during Clarence Thomas's Senate confirmation hearing brought the problem of sexual harassment to a public audience. Although widely believed by women, Hill was defamed by conservatives and Thomas was confirmed to the Supreme Court. The tainting of Hill and her testimony is part of a larger social history in which women find themselves caught up in a system that
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COMMIS d'OFFICE

Chroniques de garde à vue

par Thierry Chevillard ...

Pour la première fois un avocat au barreau de Paris livre son expérience dans l'assistance des personnes placées en garde à vue, un moment critique qui place l'individu en situation de privation de liberté alors qu'il n'est pas encore jugé. La tension nerveuse de ces situations est extrême, et le stress des mis en cause, parfois même des enquêteurs dans certaines circonstances, est palpable. C’est ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

Pour la première fois un avocat au barreau de Paris livre son expérience dans l'assistance des personnes placées en garde à vue, un moment critique qui place l'individu en situation de privation de liberté alors qu'il n'est pas encore jugé. La tension nerveuse de ces situations est extrême, et le stress des mis en cause, parfois même des enquêteurs dans certaines circonstances, est palpable. C’est
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SURVIVING THE WITNESS BOX

expert opinion in court

par Phil Watts ...

How well you survive the court experience will be determined not only by your performance in the witness box, but also upon the quality of your report and the way in which you deal with the briefing lawyer. "Surviving the Witness Box" demonstrates that these skills, and many others, can be learned, particularly once you understand the rules of the legal "game". "Surviving the Witness Box" is a ... En savoir plus

$8.99 CAD

How well you survive the court experience will be determined not only by your performance in the witness box, but also upon the quality of your report and the way in which you deal with the briefing lawyer. "Surviving the Witness Box" demonstrates that these skills, and many others, can be learned, particularly once you understand the rules of the legal "game". "Surviving the Witness Box" is a
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The Expert Expert

The Path to Prosperity and Prominence as an Expert Witness

par Douglas L. Field ...

Experts occupy a unique position in the litigation process. The law and the courts give them automatic authority and credibility at the outset. But the greatest challenge for experts as they navigate the court process is to preserve that high level of credibility going forward. In The Expert Expert, author Douglas L. Field presents detailed information to help an expert professional become an ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Experts occupy a unique position in the litigation process. The law and the courts give them automatic authority and credibility at the outset. But the greatest challenge for experts as they navigate the court process is to preserve that high level of credibility going forward. In The Expert Expert, author Douglas L. Field presents detailed information to help an expert professional become an
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KIF

par Bob J. Zehmer ...

Routes bribery fight against crime mafia-style organizations connections with hard drugs money laundering and even more disquieting world scenarios A trip among the illicit traffics and the main characters in an ongoing foul play. You will unlikely find such impressive information about hashish drug-trafficking economic backstage and interviews with traffickers and police officers all rallied in ... En savoir plus

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Routes bribery fight against crime mafia-style organizations connections with hard drugs money laundering and even more disquieting world scenarios A trip among the illicit traffics and the main characters in an ongoing foul play. You will unlikely find such impressive information about hashish drug-trafficking economic backstage and interviews with traffickers and police officers all rallied in
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