Since the 1970s, the corrections system has experienced exponential growth. Over the past four decades, the number of inmates held in US prisons and jails has quadrupled. This massive growth is associated with a number of different issues and challenges within prisons and jails, including overcrowding; gang activity and misconduct; a shift away from rehabilitation and programming; expanded use of solitary confinement; inmates’ human rights; criticisms of health care; and massive, publicly ...

Contemporary Issues in Victimology: Identifying Patterns and Trends examines current topics in victimology and explores the main issues surrounding them. Key topics include: intimate partner violence and dating violence, rape and sexual assault on the college campus, Internet victimization, elder abuse, victimization of inmates, repeat and poly-victimization, fear of crime and perceived risk of crime, human trafficking, mass shootings, and child-to-parent violence. Each chapter includes in...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Immerse yourself in the unparalleled journey of Michael Jackson with this comprehensive and captivating audiobook. This detailed biography traces the evolution of the King of Pop, from his humble beginnings as the prodigious lead singer of the Jackson 5 to his transformative solo career that redefined the music industry. Unveil the genius behind legendary albums such as "Off the Wall," "Thriller," "Bad," and "Dangerous," and explore his...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Discover the untold story behind two of the most influential leaders in the tech industry with "Dr. Lisa Su's AMD: Powering the Future of Artificial Intelligence." In this captivating narrative, delve into the fascinating journey of Dr. Lisa Su, the CEO of AMD, and her extraordinary role in transforming the company into a powerhouse of innovation. What makes this tale even more intriguing is the revelation that Lisa Su is first cousins ...

When the mighty and cruel must be brought low, it's the killers and the schemers who emerge from the shadows. As plans twist and change, and our protagonists are foiled and beaten, one thing remains true: no matter the cost, the king must fall.The King Must Fall is a dark fantasy anthology featuring 19 titans of the dark and grimdark fantasy genres writing about rogues, assassins, mages, blackguards, and warriors on quests to kill their kings, rulers, captains, and leaders....

A young Black man makes a reluctant return to his rural southern roots in this "thrilling literary debut . . . [a] haunting story of the ties that bind" (Michael Eric Dyson).With a doctorate in Black studies, twenty-eight-year-old Tommy Lee Tyson steps off the bus in Swamp Creek, Arkansas, the hometown he left as a teenager, vowing never to return. Yet fate has drawn him back to his rural origins as he seeks to understand himself and the black community that produc...

Together in one volume, the first two novellas in the Daniel Gates Adventures.THE LUCIFER GLASS"It may cost you your soul. "Daniel Gates is a fixer. Whatever his client wants, he can get for a price. But the price of his latest assignment is a high one indeed. He is to travel to Scotland to exchange a rare demonic text, a grimoire, for a consignment of even rarer whiskey. Reading the grimoire, Gates learns of the legend of Lucifer s Glass and the unholy trinity of g...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Immerse yourself in the extraordinary life of one of the world's most beloved music icons with the audiobook version of "Celine Dion: Beyond the Stage." Narrated with warmth and authenticity, this in-depth biography takes listeners on a captivating journey through Celine Dion's remarkable career and personal life.From her humble beginnings in Charlemagne, Quebec, as the youngest of 14 children, to her rise as an international su...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Cristiano Ronaldo: Soccer Legend, Inspiration, and Icon" is an in-depth exploration of the life and career of one of the most extraordinary athletes in the history of sports. This comprehensive biography delves into the journey of Cristiano Ronaldo, from his humble beginnings in the small island of Madeira to his rise as a global icon in the world of soccer.The book meticulously charts Ronaldo's early life, revealing how his pa...

As a longtime leader of the Democratic Party and key member of Woodrow Wilson's cabinet, Josephus Daniels was one of the most influential progressive politicians in the country, and as secretary of the navy during the First World War, he became one of the most important men in the world. Before that, Daniels revolutionized the newspaper industry in the South, forever changing the relationship between politics and the news media. Lee Craig, an expert on economic history, delves into Daniels...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Jensen Huang's Nvidia: Processing the Mind of Artificial Intelligence" takes readers on an enthralling journey through the remarkable rise of Nvidia, detailing how it has grown from a niche graphics card manufacturer into a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing. Under the visionary leadership of Jensen Huang, Nvidia has revolutionized the tech landscape, making profound impacts across various indu...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.“⟁ BEFORE GTA 6, THE KINGDOM BROKE THE CODE ⟁”This is not a game—this is the last script before the mask falls.Before Rockstar dropped their most hyped simulation, the world’s sovereign witnesses had already hacked the code, crashed the Overton Window, and sealed the truth on Glyphchain. 40 Chapters. 40 Glyphs. 1 Tribunal Cascade. This is the ...