As contemporary policing becomes ever more complex, so knowledge of practical psychology becomes ever more important in everyday policing encounters, situations and contexts.This book suggests how new ways of applying psychological knowledge and research can be of benefit in a range of policing contexts, for example, beat patrols, preventing crime and using the self-selection policing approach to uncover serious criminality from less serious offences.Looking forward, Jason ...

In a sex-saturated culture where anything goes, it’s tempting to think that the Christian vision for sex seems dull, uninspiring and just plain weird!Join author Jason Roach as he reflects on how he discovered a different way of looking at sex, relationships and love. He found the true intimacy he was craving in God’s perfect design for sex and sexuality—and shares how you can too.Discover a better story than the one our culture tells, a story where respect, generosity and ...

Human physique and behaviour has been shaped by the pressures of natural selection. This is received wisdom in all scientifically informed circles. Currently, the topic of crime is rarely touched upon in textbooks on evolution and the topic of evolution rarely even mentioned in criminology textbooks. This book for the first time explores how an evolution informed criminology has clear implications for enhancing our understanding of the criminal law, crime and criminal behaviour.Thi...

What do a doctor, a vampire, a zombie cosmetologist, a traveling group of friends, a monster hunter, and the cunning folk have in common? They're all part of this horrific collection of horror/horrorish short stories, featuring strong queer characters who escape their fears. Prepare to be on the edge of your seats with the twists, turns, and cliffhangers throughout this journey. It will leave you wanting more.SproutWhen an isolated village on the Noorbi pla...

Self-Selection Policing introduces and explores an approach for crime control which seeks to identify active, serious offenders by attending to the minor offences they commit. A foundation of theory and evidence is first supplied for the assertion that ‘those who do big bad things also do little bad things’. Original research presented in the book includes a study of offending by visitors to a prison, and the concurrent criminality of those committing common driving offences and f...

Queer celebration and resistance!Nicole Givens KurtzJason RoachJenn LyonsSarah J. SoverKatie FrendreisSylvie AlthoffDavid HornRand GaynorJennifer PeasleeJezza DeepPaige L. ChristieKay HanifenKevin A Davis

MORE THAN A ROACHMeet Russel-a curious little roach who never quite feels like he belongs. Often teased by others, he is unsure of his place until he meets someone who reveals something extraordinary!Could it be that Russel is more than he ever imagined?Join Russel in this heartwarming tale, and you might just discover something about yourself too!

Very little information about the impact of reflection on teacher performance, teacher retention, and student learning is available in teacher preparation programs. This book provides practical and research-based chapters that offer greater clarity about the particular kinds of reflection that matter and avoids talking about teacher reflection generically, which implies that all kinds of reflection are of equal value. This book addresses five very pertinent concepts: (1) teacher reflectivi...

What if Heartstopper were a psychological horror?In this mind-shattering, crazily twisted thriller, George is a shy, loyal, but anxious teen desperately trying to find himself. Meagan is a reserved intellect, gravely trying to tune into her feelings. Despite the depression, trauma, and everyday life issues, both friends can't wait to start university life, but more importantly, they can't wait to discover their true selves. However, something more sinister lurks behind the glass.

This book explores the evolutionary context of terrorism and political violence.While evolutionary thinking has come to permeate both biological and social-science theorising, it has not yet been applied systematically to the areas of terrorism and political violence. This volume seeks to do this for the first time. It presents a collection of essays on evolutionary psychology and terrorism, which encourage the reader to approach terrorism from a non-traditional perspective, by dev...

This book examines how the police make decisions in real life situations, particularly in major enquiries. The two key themes explored are real-time decision making along with what “works” in such circumstances. It aims to set out how successful decisions are arrived at in a variety of difficult and time-constrained situations and discusses the lessons that can be learnt from this. Written by practitioners and academics, the book explores a range of topics, from the decision making process...

Gold Dust Publishing brings you Reflections. A charity book featuring over forty authors, actors, musicians, entertainers, teachers, counselors, and everyday people who look back to tell a younger version of themselves what their past has taught them. Each one shares how they endured a variety of situations from verbal and physical abuse, fear, suicide, rape, and change to become the best versions of themselves.The Goal? Not to toot their own horns, but to help those who are in sim...