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During a cold Massachusetts winter, a tragic car accident leaves a mother childless and her daughter-in-law a widow. Naomi and Ruth are now each other's only comfort. Naomi lost her own husband eight years ago, and now she has lost her son. Carrying a deep secret in her soul, Naomi decides to return to her childhood home in coastal South Carolina. When she tells Ruth her plan, she receives an unexpected reply: "Where you go, I will go." So the two...
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An examination of the forces and events that led to the most successful organized crime control initiatives in American history
Since Prohibition, the Mafia has captivated the media and, indeed, the American imagination. From Al Capone to John Gotti, organized crime bosses have achieved notoriety as anti- heroes in popular culture. In practice, organized crime grew strong and wealthy by supplying illicit goods and services and by obtaining control...
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Single-parent families succeed. Within these families children thrive, develop, and grow, just as they do in a variety of family structures. Tragically, they must do so in the face of powerful legal and social stigma that works to undermine them.
As Nancy E. Dowd argues in this bold and original book, the justifications for stigmatizing single-parent families are founded largely on myths, myths used to rationalize harshly punitive social policies....
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With the popularity of crime dramas like CSI focusing on forensic science, and increasing numbers of police and prosecutors making wide-spread use of DNA, high-tech science seems to have become the handmaiden of law enforcement. But this is a myth,asserts law professor and nationally known expert on police profiling David A. Harris. In fact, most of law enforcement does not embrace science-it rejects it instead, resisting it vigorously. The question...
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"The Hemp Handbook: Understanding the Laws of Hemp, CBD, and Marijuana" is an enlightening guide penned by renowned attorney Mark Nicholson. With his legal experience, Nicholson navigates the complex landscape of laws governing hemp, CBD, and marijuana.
The book serves as a vital resource for anyone interested in understanding the intricacies of the rapidly evolving cannabis industry. From growers and consumers to entrepreneurs and investors, Nicholson's...
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El libro documenta un hecho histórico nunca antes revelado en sus detalles: la estrategia que determinó la extradición del expresidente Alberto Fujimori al Perú. El relato se ubica entre los años 2005 y 2006, periodo en que Fujimori abandonó territorio japonés luego de casi cinco años de permanencia, para aterrizar intempestivamente en Chile el 6 de noviembre de 2005.
Al dejar su cómoda residencia en Japón, el entonces prófugo Fujimori...
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Investigating cinema under the magnifying glass
From a look at classics like Psycho and Double Indemnity to recent films like Traffic and Thelma & Louise, Nicole Rafter and Michelle Brown show that criminological theory is produced not only in the academy, through scholarly research, but also in popular culture, through film. Criminology Goes to the Movies connects with ways in which students are already thinking criminologically through engagements...
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Winner, 2018 Law & Legal Studies PROSE Award
The consequences of big data and algorithm-driven policing and its impact on law enforcement
In a high-tech command center in downtown Los Angeles, a digital map lights up with 911 calls, television monitors track breaking news stories, surveillance cameras sweep the streets, and rows of networked computers link analysts and police officers to a wealth of law enforcement intelligence.
This is just a...
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The Dreamland Adventure of Luna the Moonchild" is a charming bedtime story about Luna, a one-of-a-kind moonchild who lives on the moon. Luna's curiosity brings her one night to Earth, where she discovers the magic of dreams. She returns to her moon home to tell her moon mates about her wondrous experience, and she becomes known as the Moonchild of Dreams. Luna returns to Earth to guide children through their dreams, spreading the magic of dreams far...
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Felix, a young fox, learns about parental love from his caring parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fox, in a wonderful woodland. Felix's desire to capture a lovely butterfly teaches him a crucial lesson: love is about allowing things to fly free. He recognizes that his parents' love, like the beauty of the forest, is constantly there, and he learns to treasure and share it. As Felix develops, he passes on the enchantment of parental love to the forest's next generation...
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Sophie, a kind young lady, believes in the power of wishing upon stars. One night, she makes a wonderful wish atop the brightest star she's ever seen. Her chamber is filled with beautiful butterflies the next day, leading her on a fanciful trip full of talking animals, friendly elves, and laughter. Sophie's day is magical, and she knows her desire has come true. She discovers that the power of belief and a wishing star can make dreams come true, eternally...
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De la obra de Cesare Beccaria se ha escrito que «fermentó en las conciencias, renovó las instituciones y cambió las costumbres, hasta convertirse en patrimonio moral, inconsciente pero irrenunciable, de toda la humanidad». En ella, escrita con apenas veinticinco años, catalizó un buen conocimiento de las atrocidades del proceso penal de la época; una imaginación sensible y vigorosa capaz de conferir a la denuncia inéditas plasticidad y eficacia;...
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Teddy, a beloved teddy bear, becomes disoriented during a family picnic in a bustling metropolitan park. Teddy meets many companions and learns crucial life lessons along the road as he sets out to find his way back to his owner, Emily. Teddy is reunited with Emily after many travels, demonstrating the enduring power of friendship and generosity.
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On estime que 90 % des condamnations criminelles proviennent de l'inscription d'un plaidoyer de culpabilité de la part d'une personne accusée. Ce plaidoyer survient généralement après une entente, souvent sur la peine, entre la poursuite et la défense. Ces pratiques de négociation, bien que très courantes, demeurent méconnues, particulièrement au Canada, o les dernières recherches à ce sujet datent d'il y a plus de 20 ans. Le présent...
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Summary judgment is a sophisticated and important procedural device; in A Conceptual Approach to California Summary Judgment, author Thomas Kallay provides a detailed analysis and explanation of how this procedure is used in California.
Kallay identifies its fundamental components and concepts and shows how these interact with each other. This study also explores the relationship of California summary judgment to other procedural devices. It discusses:
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En un mundo lleno de obstáculos, existe un superpoder que eleva a aquellos que lo poseen a alturas insospechadas y se denomina la persistencia. Más allá de cualquier habilidad sobrehumana o destreza extraordinaria, es el motor que impulsa a los individuos a alcanzar metas aparentemente inalcanzables y a superar adversidades que quebrantan a otros.
Este superpoder no se adquiere en laboratorios secretos ni proviene de la exposición a elementos...
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La prueba técnica de criminalística es una parte fundamental en la investigación de delitos y crímenes. La criminalística es una disciplina que se encarga de recopilar, analizar y presentar pruebas científicas en un proceso legal para ayudar a determinar la verdad en un caso. Estas pruebas incorporan análisis de evidencia física, como huellas dactilares, ADN, balística, análisis de sangre, entre otros.
En un juicio, la prueba técnica de...
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El presente trabajo está orientado por la dogmática penal y a través del mismo se analizarán las diversas normas penales que representan la esencialidad de la responsabilidad penal y las razones jurídicas en que esta institución punitiva se susten-ta, entendiendo por razón jurídica la causa de su origen, es decir, la fuente legal de culpabilidad que determine el nacimiento de la res ponsabilidad.
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El Código de Ética aplicable a la Inteligencia Artificial (IA) tiene como objetivo establecer un marco seguro para su uso en el mundo, con el fin de salvaguardar los valores, la equidad y la transparencia, por lo que es imperativo definir los estándares que deben regir su utilización, con el propósito de proteger los derechos de los ciudadanos.La creciente influencia de la IA en la sociedad plantea cuestionamientos éticos y morales que requieren...
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La Maestría en Relaciones Laborales de la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) rinde homenaje a su fundador con este libro que tienes entre tus manos. Nuestro deseo fue lograr su publicación con su presencia, pero, lamentablemente, Denis nos dejó el pasado 19 de setiembre de 2022, antes de materializarlo.
Denis Sulmont fue el primer director de nuestra maestría a fines de los noventa, luego de una vasta trayectoria académica en nuestra...
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