Based on key research into assessment, treatment and recidivism, this book offers practical guidance on improving intervention techniques with sex offenders. The contributors explore the monitoring and surveillance strategies and cognitive-behavioural techniques currently used both in prison and in the community, and give clear directions for future practice. Providing a detailed overview of the typologies and characteristics of offenders, they suggest strategies for managing different kin...

To say that children matter in Steven Spielberg's films is an understatement. Think of the possessed Stevie in Something Evil (TV), Baby Langston in The Sugarland Express, the alien-abducted Barry in Close Encounters,Elliott and his unearthly alter-ego in E.T, the war-damaged Jim in Empire of the Sun, the little girl in the red coat in Schindler’s List, the mecha child in A.I., the kidnapped boy in Minority Report, and the eponymous boy hero of The Adventures of Tintin. (There are many oth...

Strangers to Nature challenges a reading public that has grown complacent with the standard framework of the animal ethics debate. Human influence on, and the control of, the natural world has greater consequences than ever, making the human impact on the lives of animals more evident. We cannot properly interrogate our conduct in the world without a deeper understanding of how our actions affect animals. It is crucial that the human-animal relationship become more central to ethical inqui...

A New Edition of John Kendrick Bangs’ Timeless SatireThis carefully updated edition brings new life to Bangs’ witty and irreverent humor for contemporary readers. Meticulously edited to enhance readability without compromising the author’s original voice, the text has been thoughtfully annotated to illuminate historical, literary, and cultural references—ensuring modern audiences fully appreciate Bangs’ clever satire.In addition to the restored and clarified text, this edit...

The concept behind "The Whole Family" was to explore the dynamics of a single family and its interactions with a broader social circle. Each author was responsible for writing a chapter from the perspective of a different family member or character, providing a diverse and multifaceted view of the family's life and relationships.The contributing authors to "The Whole Family" included notable figures such as Henry James, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward, and Edith Whart...

Dal dicembre 1907 al novembre 1908, presso la nota rivista femminile americana Harper’s Bazar esce, in dodici puntate-capitoli, il romanzo "The Whole Family" (La grande famiglia), storia-ritratto di una numerosa famiglia della piccola borghesia americana del primo Novecento alle prese con un evento - il fidanzamento di una figlia - che, osservato e commentato dai diversi componenti della famiglia stessa, ne mette in discussione modelli e aspettative, ruoli e consuetudini, grandi e piccole ...

The perfect gift for the romance lover in your life…the Complete Christmas CollectionIncluding the titles:Fake Dating: Home for ChristmasChristmas Nights with the TycoonRegency Rebels: A Christmas FlirtationTempted Under the MistletoeA Christmas DareAll I Want for ChristmasChristmas Nights with the ExChristmas with the CrownThe Italian’s Christmas PassionA Christmas SeductionChristmas Kis...

This book "Inner Eye" is a collection of beautiful and deep-meaning poems from poets around the world. It is a mix of both short and long poems. All those people who love to dive into the world of poetic description with an imaginative approach will love this book for sure. Test your hidden imagination powers and procreate a hypothetical world of your poet's description.A deep-meaning, strongly imaginative, and a must once in a life reading book for poem lovers. Also, an essential ...

'The Light Has Been Broken: 560+ Macabre Classics, Supernatural Mysteries & Dark Tales' showcases a vast panorama of horror and supernatural literature, featuring works by prominent figures ranging from Mary Shelley to H.P. Lovecraft. This collection presents an expansive exploration of gothic terror, psychological unease, and eerie mysteries, encapsulating a rich diversity of literary styles from the grimly poetic to the starkly suspenseful. The anthology not only reinforces the tradition...

The Power of Darkness: 560+ Supernatural Thrillers, Macabre Tales & Eerie Mysteries is an expansive anthology that showcases a rich tapestry of tales from the realm of the eerie and the uncanny. This vast collection captures the essence of gothic, horrific, and supernatural storytelling, weaving a diverse range of literary styles from the pens of some of the most renowned authors in the genre. The spectrum of narratives includes psychological thrillers, ghostly hauntings, and sinister myst...

'ÄúBeware The Silence'Äù offers a compelling exploration of the haunting theme of silence, approached from myriad angles with an exceptional range of literary styles. This anthology spans Gothic horror, eerie ghost stories, psychological unease, and speculative fiction. From the poetic subtleties found in whispers of the unseen to louder manifestations of horror, the collection ignites curiosity and fear. Standouts within the volume resonate with timeless relevance, astutely navigating eer...

Something Wicked: 560+ Horror Classics, Macabre Tales & Supernatural Mysteries is an unparalleled anthology that plunges readers into the depths of fear and fascination through an array of foreboding narratives and supernatural encounters. This collection fuses diverse literary styles'Äîranging from gothic horror to chilling mysteries'Äîcrafted by some of the greatest literary minds across centuries. The anthology offers an expansive exploration of horror's evolution, vividly representing ...