Atlanta is the capital of Georgia and the state’s largest city. In the 1960s, during the civil rights movement, Atlanta was dubbed “the city too busy to hate.” Nowadays it is known as “the city too busy to care” and Atlanta stands tall as one of America’s most modern and liveable cities. Beautiful, friendly and full of history, the city of Savannah, Georgia is famous for its role in the American Civil War. One of Savannah’s squares forms the backdrop to the movie Forest Gump and its scener...

As one of the oldest cities in the United States, Charleston, South Carolina has both history and character. With cobblestone streets and decorative front porches, the buildings of Charleston provide a visible record of America's history from its pre-Revolutionary days. Just off the coast of South Carolina lies Hilton Head Island, a popular vacation spot for golf enthusiasts and beach lovers. Its allure has spanned generations since Europeans first discovered it nearly 350 years ago. &nbsp...

New York City is a center for technology, culture, cafes, bars and restaurants, fashion, music and the arts, R&D, finance, and business. It has one of the largest and most famous skylines in the world, dominated by the famous Empire State Building. New York City is the largest city by population in the United States. The Metropolitan Area includes the five boroughs of "The Big Apple" (Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx and Staten Island), southern parts of New York State, nor...

Miami is the gateway to Latin America and English and Spanish is spoken here routinely. Miami is the largest city in Florida and will envelope you in a cacophony of cultures and cuisines. The city is famous for its Miami Dolphins and Miami Heat sports teams and the resurrection of Art Deco style. It is the “cruise capital of the world.” The warm and welcoming sun gives Florida its nickname of the “Sunshine State.” Located in the central part of Florida, Orlando is filled with major attract...

In the heart of central Florida you will find one of the most magical places on earth. Walt Disney World is beloved by adults and children as an exciting vacation destination. With four of the world’s best theme parks and two water parks as well as dozens of other major attractions, Disney World in Orlando is the epicenter for vacation excitement, providing endless fun for everybody. The Florida Keys is “America’s Caribbean” and this peaceful part of the southeastern United States has a la...

This book offers a comprehensive and integrative introduction to cybercrime. It provides an authoritative synthesis of the disparate literature on the various types of cybercrime, the global investigation and detection of cybercrime and the role of digital information, and the wider role of technology as a facilitator for social relationships between deviants and criminals. It includes coverage of:• key theoretical and methodological perspectives;• computer hacking and mali...

with posthumous assistance from Kate Russell Divine AdamsCompiled and edited by Kathryn AdamsJust after the end of World War II, the Divine family moved into Holt Cottage in the town of Loughborough and on the fringes of the future university. Seen through the eyes of Zandra Divine, this book recounts their adventures as they set up a small riding stable and their encounters with the people and animals it brought into their yard. The activities of unconventional parents and...

This is the first-ever book to offer an analytical study of John Holt’s philosophy of education. It provides a clear analysis and critical evaluation of the key themes in his work, considers the main objections to his views, and discusses their relation to the contemporary homeschooling movement. The book examines Holt’s critique of compulsory education and his account of the relationships between learning, freedom, intelligence and character. It argues that Holt’s works contain a philosop...

DO IT LIKE A DONThe business world has become cut-throat and highly competitive. Many companies crumble, so every organization must secure it remains on top to guarantee longevity. So, how can your business survive? And not only to survive but prosper? Easy!It’s time to get pointers from one of the most iconic organizations ever – the Mafia!The world’s oldest and most established corporation has been using management techniques to a...

The emergence of the World Wide Web, smartphones, and computers has transformed the world and enabled individuals to engage in crimes in a multitude of new ways. Criminological scholarship on these issues has increased dramatically over the last decade, as have studies on ways to prevent and police these offenses. This book is one of the first texts to provide a comprehensive review of research regarding cybercrime, policing and enforcing these offenses, and the prevention of various offen...

George Eliot gilt als eine der herausragendsten literarischen Stimmen des 19. Jahrhunderts, deren Werke zweifellos zu den Klassikern der Weltliteratur zählen. Ihre schriftstellerische Größe liegt in ihrer außergewöhnlichen Fähigkeit, menschliche Charaktere und soziale Zusammenhänge mit bemerkenswerter psychologischer Präzision und Tiefe darzustellen. Eliots Werke zeichnen sich durch eine bemerkenswerte Verbindung aus erzählerischer Feinheit, philosophischer Reflexion und einer sprachlichen...

George Eliot, geboren als Mary Ann Evans, zählt zu den bedeutendsten Erzählerinnen der englischen Literatur des 19. Jahrhunderts und nimmt in der Weltliteratur einen herausragenden Platz ein. Ihre Werke zeichnen sich durch psychologische Tiefe, fein ausgearbeitete Charaktere und einfühlsame gesellschaftliche Analysen aus, wodurch sie literarische Realistik entscheidend prägte. Eliot war Meisterin darin, komplexe moralische und soziale Konflikte authentisch darzustellen, wobei sie gleichzei...