The Holocaust is a subject of enormous historical importance. The murder of approximately 6 million Jews stands apart as a perhaps the most horrendous episode in world history. In this fresh introduction, McDonough examines the racial war-within-a-war, outlining controversies and examining how it has been popularised and institutionalised.

This new text encourages students to develop a deeper understanding of the context and the current workings of the criminal justice system. The first part offers a clear and comprehensive review of the major philosophical aims and sociological theories of punishment, the history of justice and punishment and the developing perspective of victimology. In the second part, the focus is on the main areas of the contemporary criminal justice system, including the police, the courts and judiciar...

Crime and Criminal Justice provides students with a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the study of criminology by taking an interdisciplinary approach to explaining criminal behaviour and criminal justice.The book is divided into two parts, which address the two essential bases that form the discipline of criminology. Part One describes, discusses and evaluates a range of theoretical approaches that have offered explanations for crime, drawing upon contributions f...

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection ★ **An Indie Next pickThis powerful and compassionate book follows a family’s journey through the turbulence of parental addiction—and the moments of connection and healing that break through the dark days.**Reese is a seventh-grader in rural North Carolina who loves drawing, basketball, his hardworking mom, and his charming, charismatic dad. But then one day, he comes home to his worst nightmare – his dad on t...

This powerful and compassionate book follows a family’s journey through the turbulence of parental addiction—and the moments of connection and healing that break through the dark days.Reese is a seventh-grader in rural North Carolina who loves drawing, basketball, his hardworking mom, and his charming, charismatic dad. But then one day, he comes home to his worst nightmare – his dad on the floor, lips turning blue, overdosed. Again. Reese calls 911 and gets his dad...

One of the greatest challenges facing Christians today is the powerful influence of secular thinking. From all directions we’re fed a constant barrage of persuasive―yet unbiblical―worldviews. This makes it difficult to know where to stand on today’s most talked-about issues.The leadership team at Grace Community Church, along with their pastor, John MacArthur, provide much-needed discernment and clarity in the midst of rampant confusion. Using the Bible as the foundation, you’ll le...

How the euro survived a series of crises, and how to make it more resilientThe euro has survived crises unimagined at its founding: the financial meltdown of 2007–2009, the sovereign debt crisis of 2010–2012, the pandemic, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The European Central Bank fought these crises with dramatic policy innovations, buying up vast amounts of debt and providing large loans to banks. But now everyone expects the ECB to intervene routinely, and t...

The Posleen War Rages On — Undercover!Clan O'Neal Battles for the Right—And With Each Other!The Indowy "Bane Sidhe" conspiracy has grown strong, and the cunning and resourceful Darhel—tacit rulers of the Galactic Federation—have decided that the time has come to wipe that threat from the stars forever. What the Darhel don't know is that humans have joined the rebellion—led by thief and assassin extraordinaire, Cally O'Neal. Now Cally is set ...

Cally O'Neal steht ihrer bislang härtesten Gegnerin gegenüberDie unerschrockene Widerstandskämpferin Cally O'Neal steht vor einer unmöglichen Herausforderung: Sie soll für ein Gerät stehlen, mit dem man Gedanken kontrollieren kann, damit die Renegaten einen menschlichen Mentat ausschalten können. Damit sie Erfolg hat, muss sie ihre eigenen geheimsten Gedanken, die sie antreiben und dort Erfolg haben lassen, wo alle anderen scheitern, sicher verbergen. Und damit nic...

Explore evidence-based counseling theories to improve client outcomes across diverse populationsMental health practitioners must choose from numerous therapeutic approaches while serving diverse clients. Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories in Context and Practice: Skills, Strategies, and Techniques, Fourth Edition provides comprehensive coverage of major theories alongside practical guidance for ethical, culturally sensitive application. This resource co...

The British welfare state has been a political and ideological battleground since its inception, yet many of the voices in the crucial debates have been lost in orthodox histories. First published in 1987, Ideologies of Welfare (now with a new preface by the authors) explores the development of the welfare state through the debates which surrounded it in three key periods—the turn of the century; the Beveridge period; and the 1970s and 1980s. Each section focusses on four main and...

John B. Taylor: Economist, Teacher, and Architect of Modern PolicyFew have had an impact on the world of economics and monetary policy equal to that of John B. Taylor. A professor of economics at Stanford University and fellow at its Hoover Institution since 1984, Taylor has made influential contributions in monetary policy, public service, and academia for five decades.A Celebration Honoring John B. Taylor's Contributions to Economics and Monetary Poli...