sister in law harriet wistrich

LONGLISTED FOR THE 2025 WOMEN''S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTIONHow the UK legal system is failing women, as told by one of Britain’s foremost lawyers.‘Sister in Law is compelling, shocking and inspiring in equal measure..this accessible book is a must for anyone interested in justice, society and using the law to achieve change.’ - The Times''Enraging and astonishing.'' - Guardian''A remarkable book chronicling an astonishing career ... Highly recommended.'' - Secret Barrister‘Every feminist should know Harriet Wistrich’s name. There is no one better to learn from if you want to Get Shit Done.’ Helen Lewis, author of Difficult Women*****For more than quarter of a century, Harriet Wistrich has fought the corner of people from all walks of life let down by our justice system.She has been at the forefront of some historic and ground-breaking legal victories, from helping the victims of taxi driver and serial rapist John Worboys, to representing a pioneering group of the women caught up in the ‘spy cops’ scandal – women deceived into forming long-term relationships with men later revealed to be undercover police officers.Litigation can be a long and rocky path of pitfalls and dead ends and there are defeats as well as gains, hours of painstaking work as well as courtroom drama.It takes collaboration, extraordinary tenacity and huge compassion, but Harriet Wistrich is proof that it is possible to demand better justice and to bring about important change.Exploring landmark cases, Sister in Law covers the shocking true stories demonstrating that, terrifyingly often, the law is not-fit-for-purpose for half the population and shines a feminist light on the landscape of arcane laws and systems skewed towards men.*****Praise for Sister in Law:‘Shocking, compelling and invigorating... A must read from one of the foremost feminist human rights lawyers today'' Keina Yoshida & Jen Robinson''A brilliant lawyer. A brilliant book'' - Baroness Helena Kennedy KC''Harriet''s innovative, intense and courageous commitment to safeguarding basic rights, is compellingly set out in every chapter.'' - Michael Mansfield KC‘A vivid account of cases in which the justice system has spectacularly failed women but also of how injustices can be challenged if only we know enough and care enough to do so.’ Rt Hon Lady Hale DBE''If I was ever in trouble, I would want Harriet Wistrich fighting in my corner.'' - Emeritus Professor David Wilson, author of My Life with Murderers

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For more than quarter of a century, Harriet Wistrich has fought the corner of people from all walks of life let down by our justice system.She has been at the forefront of some historic and ground-breaking legal victories, from helping the victims of taxi driver and serial rapist John Worboys, to representing a pioneering group of the women caught up in the ‘spy cops’ scandal – women deceived into forming long-term relationships with men later revealed to be undercover police officers. Litigation can be a long and rocky path of pitfalls and dead ends and there are defeats as well as gains, hours of painstaking work as well as courtroom drama. It takes collaboration, extraordinary tenacity and huge compassion, but Harriet Wistrich is proof that it is possible to demand better justice and to bring about important change. Exploring landmark cases, Sister in Law covers the shocking true stories demonstrating that, terrifyingly often, the law is not-fit-for-purpose for half the population and shines a feminist light on the landscape of arcane laws and systems skewed towards men.

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As director of an award-winning investigative news radio show, Billie Jordan is used to dealing with trouble. But when the radio station is sold, she''s suddenly jobless and in need of money to help her son recover from an accident-related opioid addiction. When her husband gets a professorship at an HBCU in his hometown, Billie makes the best of their move South. All seems well - until severe storms cause massive destruction and contaminate the town''s water supply - making it unsafe to drink. With some digging, Billie learns that the water issues are on-going. But soon, the old guard accuses her of sticking her nose where it doesn''t belong - and it doesn''t seem like a coincidence when she starts losing job opportunities. When she tries to expose the crisis in the local newspaper, even HBCU administrators -including her husband - quash her efforts. Undeterred, Billie discovers a shocking cover-up: millions of dollars intended to solve the problem have disappeared or been redirected. Worse, her sister-in-law is on the water commission... Billie is fast learning that decades-old connections between money, power, and family, flow deeper and darker in this town than any underground system. With her son''s health and her marriage at stake she''ll need all her resources and skills to save them and bring down the corruption... if a conspiracy doesn''t drown her first.

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Kathrin – five years into a disenchanting marriage – struggles to work the farm with her sister-in-law while her husband Heinrich is away fighting for the Third Reich. To help them with the harvest, Heinrich arranges for Alexei, a Russian prisoner of war, to labour in the fields. Though initially suspicious of this watchful stranger, Kathrin is soon drawn to Alexei, with ruinous consequences.First published in 1956, Woman in the Pillory is a formative novella by one of East Germany’s most significant writers, showcasing Brigitte Reimann’s vivid ideological engagement with the legacy of Nazi Germany and the Communist drive to create ‘a new kind of person’ following the devastation of the war.

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The final instalment in the Ross O''Carroll-Kelly series* * * It looked like it was Game Over for the Rossmeister General.I was staring down the barrel of the big four-oh! And what did I have to show for it?I was an out-of-work rugby coach who was soon to be divorced. My old dear was sliding away in a nursing home in a certain suburb of West Dublin. And my old man had brought the country to the verge of, like, nuclear annihilation.And if that wasn’t bad enough, my teenage daughter was in love again. My sister-in-law was about to give birth to a baby that was possibly mine. And Castlerock College was about to go – I can’t even say the word – co-ed.People kept saying that we were facing Ormageddon. But I was like, ‘Hey, it’s not the end of the world.’Because Father Fehily used to say, ‘Sometimes good things come to an end so that better things can come to a beginning.’* * *''Ross is a national institution'' Irish Times ''One of the funniest writers in the land'' Irish Independent ''I hope this series runs for decades'' Belfast Telegraph ''An extraordinary run of sustained comedic excellence . . . brilliant'' Irish Times

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Sweetpea TV series starring Ella Purnell now on Sky Atlantic!Everyone’s favourite serial killer is back, and she’s more unpredictable than ever…Readers LOVE Thorn in My Side‘Perfect for fans of a snarky narrative’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I absolutely loved it’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Sometimes, you can be your own worst enemy…Rhiannon Lewis thought she finally had it all: thanks to the pandemic she’s had to keep a much lower profile but has found happiness with her fiancé Rafael and his family. For once, she is surrounded by people who love her for who she is (or who they think she is).After over 800 days without murdering anyone, the woman formerly known as the Sweetpea Killer thinks she might have finally turned over a new leaf. That is until her soon-to-be sister-in-law has a run in with her abusive ex, and Rhiannon rediscovers her taste for revenge. This time, with a loving family in tow, the stakes are much higher. Wedded bliss and life as a normal person are finally within Rhiannon''s reach, but you can never keep a good serial killer down.Can you?Praise for CJ Skuse:‘This darkly comic novel…has the potential to become a cult classic’ Daily Mail‘Dark, depraved and devilishly delicious. A full throttle savage and satirical thriller’ John Marrs

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THREE WOMEN. ONE BODY. WILL THEY EVER LEARN?**The jaw-dropping new thriller from Sunday Times and Kindle #1 bestseller Harriet Tyce**''The shocks kept coming right up to the final pages.'' Lisa Jewell''Harriet''s best so far.'' Sophie Hannah''Nothing short of unputdownable. One of the best openings I''ve read in forever.'' Alex Michaelides''A shocking, provocative, standout thriller.''Chris Whitaker''Left me breathless.'' Lucy ClarkeAnna wants a fresh start after three long years behind bars.Lucy craves the attention of the only man she can''t have, her alluring Oxford professor.Marie has spent too long as a recluse living by someone else''s rules.When three strangers stumble upon an elaborate web of lies and the dead body at the heart of it, they will discover the true price of getting the life they desire so badly.But will it be too late?MORE PRAISE FOR A LESSON IN CRUELTY:''A dizzyingly satisfying page-turner.'' Sarah Pinborough''Utterly compelling, A Lesson in Cruelty is in the very top tier of psychological thrillers and further cements Harriet Tyce''s place amongst the great British crime writers.'' M. W. Craven''Perfect plotting, utterly brilliant.'' B.A. Paris''I absolutely loved it and devoured it whole in one day. So suspenseful and clever of course, but such great characterisation and real heart.'' Laura Marshall''Compulsive, dark and smart, A Lesson in Cruelty delivers on every level.'' Gilly Macmillan''An imaginatively told (and very bingeable) thriller.'' John Marrs''Superb, twisty plotting that''s sure to keep readers guessing until the very end.'' Femi Kayode''A deliciously sinister tale of revenge and redemption, with heart-in-mouth tension and head-spinning twists.'' Ellery Lloyd

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From the bestselling author of The Family Next Door comes a new domestic page-turner about that trickiest of relationships and what happens when it all goes wrong**PREORDER THE GOOD SISTER NOW**''Fiction at its finest'' Liane Moriarty, Number One bestselling author ''Perfect for fans of BIG LITTLE LIES'' - Library Journal She has never approved of you. But it''s when her body is found the secrets really start to come out ...From the moment Lucy met her husband''s mother, Diana, she was kept at arm''s length. Diana was exquisitely polite, and perfectly friendly, but Lucy knew that she was not what Diana envisioned. Even so, Lucy wanted so much to please her new mother-in-law. That was five years ago.Now, Diana has been found dead, a suicide note near her body. Diana claims that she no longer wanted to live because of a battle with cancer.But the autopsy finds no cancer.The autopsy does find traces of poison and suffocation. Everyone in the family is hiding something. But what? And where will the secrets stop?With Lucy''s secrets getting deeper and her relationship with her mother-in-law growing more complex as the pages turn, this new novel from Sally Hepworth is sure to add to her growing legion of fans.''The best book that I have read in a long time... Would make an amazing tv series. Does not disappoint!'' Reader Reviewer''Prepare for Gone Girl-level twists'' Refinery29''Wow! What a conclusion!'' Reader Reviewer''Brilliant characterisation, great story, a genuine five star read'' Reader Reviewer''I read this book in just two days because I just couldn''t put it down'' Reader Reviewer''The Mother-in-Law is indeed twisty and suspenseful, but even more than that, it''s clever and nuanced'' Kelly Rimmer, bestselling author of Me Without You

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In 1861, Harriet Jacobs became the first formerly enslaved African American woman to publish a book-length account of her life. In crafting her coming-of-age story, she insisted upon biographical accuracy and bold creativity—telling the truth while giving herself and others fictionalized names. She also adapted conventions from two other popular genres: the sentimental novel and the slave narrative. Then, despite facing obstacles not encountered by white women and Black men, she orchestrated the book’s publication and became a traveling bookseller in an effort to inspire passive Americans to support the abolition of slavery.Engaging with the latest research on Jacobs’s life and work, this edition helps readers to understand the magnitude of her achievement in writing, publishing, and distributing her life story. However, it also shows how this monumental accomplishment was only the beginning of her contributions, given her advocacy work over the nearly forty years that she lived after its publication. As a survivor of sexual abuse who became an advocate, Jacobs laid a foundation for activist movements such as #BlackLivesMatter and #MeToo. This edition also features six appendices, placing at readers’ fingertips resources that further illuminate the issues raised by Jacobs’s remarkable life and legacy.

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While Ellie''s away, murder will play . . . Is the death of Ellie''s son-in-law really the result of a burglary gone wrong?Ellie''s absence abroad is disastrous for her daughter, Diana - when her husband is attacked by intruders and left for dead one night, it falls to Ellie''s next-door neighbour, Susan, to reluctantly pick up the pieces and take in Diana''s children.Is Evan''s death really the result of a burglary gone wrong? Joining forces with her aunt, police officer Lesley Millard, Susan discovers that Diana lied to the police about her movements on the night of the murder, and soon finds herself grappling with betrayal, shady business dealings and her own distrust of Diana as she attempts to solve a chilling conundrum: could Ellie''s daughter be a cold-blooded killer?

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Exquisitely polite and friendly, Lucy's mother-in-law Diana has nonetheless always kept her at arm's length. Now, Diana is suddenly dead, a suicide note found near her body claiming a cancer that the autopsy report says doesn't exist, and Lucy finds herself in the center of a murder investigation.

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Exam board: AQALevel: A-levelSubject: LawFirst teaching: September 2017First exams: Summer 2019This title has been selected for an AQA approval process.Accurately cover the breadth of content in the new 2017 AQA A-level specification with this textbook written by leading Law authors, Jacqueline Martin, Richard Wortley and Nicholas Price.This engaging and accessible textbook provides coverage of the new AQA A-level Law specification and features authoritative and up-to-date material on the important changes to the law.- Book 2 includes the second section of all mandatory units and both the Human Rights Law and Contract Law optional units.- Important, up-to-date and interesting cases and scenarios highlight key points.- Discussion and activity tasks increase your students'' understanding of more difficult concepts.- Practice questions and ''check your understanding'' questions to help you prepare for your exams.Authors:- Jacqueline Martin LLM has ten years'' experience as a practising barrister and has taught law at all levels.- Richard Wortley has taught law at all levels. He has held a number of examining and assessing roles over the past 25 years. He retired from a management position in a large FE College to work freelance in law teacher support, writing and assessment work.- Nicholas Price is an experienced teacher of Law and an A-Level Law textbook author.

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Give your revision the edge with this text from the bestselling law revision series Constitutional and Administrative Law, 8th edition by Chris Taylor is a revision guide designed to prepare you for assessments by getting you to think about how the law works and consolidating your understanding of legal concepts. The text covers such subject areas as the principles of the constitution, institutions of state, judicial review and Brexit, and guides you through how to approach and assess the subject by drilling into the key cases, statutes, and legal terms. This edition contains updated tools and resources to strengthen your exam skills, including assessment advice and sample questions for many assessment types, with tips to help you impress your examiner. With its wide range of features and a companion website brimming with resources and practice opportunities to further support your revision, these guides are comprehensive study aids and will take your understanding to the next level. Chris Taylor is a Senior Lecturer in Law at Bradford University Law School.

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An enchanting collection of stories about the most famous little sister in the world, with the beautiful and iconic illustrations by Shirley Hughes.My Naughty Little Sister is stubborn and greedy and full of mischief. She tries to cut off the cat’s tail and eats all the trifle at Harry’s party! How much bother can one little sister be?This treasure trove of sibling naughtiness contains all five books in the series: My Naughty Little Sister, More Naughty Little Sister Stories, My Naughty Little Sister and Bad Harry, When My Naughty Little Sister Was Good and My Naughty Little Sister’s Friends.My Naughty Little Sister has charmed generations of adults and children alike thanks to Dorothy Edwards’ playful stories and Shirley Hughes’ beautiful illustrations. These best-selling books are perfect for little girls with siblings of their own. A great book for early readers aged 6 and up. Fans of Milly Molly Mandy and Mrs Pepperpot will love My Naughty Little Sister.

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Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Comparative Law: A Very Short Introduction aims to offer a concise introduction to Comparative Law—its objectives, methods, concepts and uses. After an overview of the fundamental definitions, key concepts and basic lexicon of the discipline, the book proposes an analysis of the most successful techniques adopted in legal comparison for mapping the world''s legal systems and for explaining legal change and diffusion of law, also giving a concise description of the legal traditions of the world. It also offers an account of the competing approaches adopted over time in comparative endeavours, from functionalism to culturalism and postmodernism, and highlights the different emphasis placed by each of these approaches on commonalities, faith in universal law and convergence, or on divergence and irreducible differences. Finally, the book provides readers with an understanding of the practical use of comparative law, describing how legal comparison is employed both in law-making and in adjudication, supplementing legal reasoning and interpretation.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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THE TOP 10 BESTSELLER, an addictively gripping psychological thriller by Alison StockhamYou want your sister to have all her heart desires. But - what if she wants your children?Maggie has everything her sister Rose always wanted. A handsome husband and two adorable children, Emily and Elliot. But what Rose doesn’t see is that Maggie is struggling. Every day is a fog of sleep loss and mess made by two tiny children. Left alone in her distress by husband Stephen, Maggie drifts ever closer to the edge. When Maggie finally cracks, walking out one day and not returning, Rose is right there to step into the breach . . . You trust your sister to look after your children. But should you?A page-turning thriller to keep you guessing, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Celeste Ng. Readers are loving The Cuckoo Sister:‘It begins with a visceral shock and evolves through unexpected twists and turns to a deeply felt and satisfying conclusion’ Greg Mosse, author of The Coming Darkness'This was a beautifully written debut that handles a difficult subject matter with a delicacy that makes me excited to read whatever Alison Stockham writes next' Stacy Thomas, author of The Revels‘This book comes with a killer hook… Sibling relationships, post-natal depression, marriages with cracks that turn into fissures and the nature of friendship are all explored via a pacy storyline’ Jo Leevers, author of Tell Me How It Ends'Stormed through The Cuckoo Sister by Alison Stockham... A fascinating premise and she handles it admirably, with nuance and compassion' Laura Pearson, author of I Wanted You To Know, Missing Pieces & Nobody’s Wife'Beautifully poignant and utterly compelling' Alex Stone, author of The Perfect Daughter and The Other Girlfriend'An emotional and relatable story' Louise Douglas, author of The Room in the Attic and The Lost Notebook'Such a clever and engaging book with a late twist that I absolutely did not predict' Beth Miller, author of The Missing Letters of Mrs Bright & The Woman Who Came Back To Life'A brilliant concept delivered with real emotional depth and clout. I felt for each and every character in this story of family, guilt and deepest desires' Gytha Lodge, author of Little Sister, Lie Beside Me, Watching From The Dark & She Lies in Wait'An emotional read that pulls you in all directions. I was completely absorbed from the first page' Gemma Rogers'I devoured The Cuckoo Sister in a day... Cleverly written, emotionally and psychologically complex. It’s a brilliant intense read' Elspells‘Beautifully written, interesting & completely gripping . . . This is definitely one that would be perfect for book clubs’ Little Miss Book Lover 87

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Investigate the world of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit through exclusive photos, filming locations, and cast interviews in this case file for SVU superfans.Solve the case of one of TV’s longest-running programs in Law & Order SVU: Confidential. SVU superfans can not only look back on their favorite cases and iconic characters, but also expand their fandom knowledge through photographs and behind-the-scenes insights. From powerhouse detective Olivia Benson to quippy expert of interrogation Fin Tutuola, the characters are addicting to watch in action and make SVU easy to love. This deep dive into Law & Order: SVU includes:A map of SVU filming locationsFull character arcs of adored SVU detectives and charactersA breakdown of the can’t-get-enough formula for an SVU episodeDeep dives into cases on the show based on true storiesFeatured celebrity guest stars and their roles on the showBring out your own detective skills with Law & Order SVU: Confidential by learning everything there is to know about over 450 episodes of this hit crime TV show. From crime to case closed, this exposition of all things SVU is just as binge-worthy as its 25 seasons.

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The bestselling author of Getting Rid of Matthew and My Sweet Revenge tells the story of a woman living in her sister''s shadow.When it comes to genes, life is a lottery . . .Abi knows that all too well, having spent her life in the shadow of her beautiful, glamorous older sister Cleo.Headhunted as a model at sixteen, Cleo has been all but lost to Abi for twenty years. So when Abi is invited to spend the summer with her sister''s perfect family, she says yes. Maybe Cleo is finally as keen as Abi to regain their childhood closeness?But Abi is in for a shock. Soon she''s left in charge of her two spoilt nieces and her handsome, unhappy brother-in-law. As she moves into her sister''s life, a cuckoo in the nest, Abi wrestles with uncomfortable feelings.Could having beauty, wealth and fame lead to more unhappiness than not having them? Who in the family really is the ugly sister?Praise for Jane Fallon:''Intelligent, edgy and witty'' Glamour''Smart, sassy and dark'' Heat''Compulsively readable'' Daily Mail

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Nona Grey’s story reaches its shattering conclusion in the third instalment of Book of the Ancestor.THEY CAME AGAINST HER AS A CHILD. NOW THEY FACE THE WOMAN.The ice is advancing, the Corridor narrowing, and the empire is under siege from the Scithrowl in the east and the Durns in the west. Everywhere, the emperor’s armies are in retreat.Nona faces the final challenges that must be overcome if she is to become a full sister in the order of her choice. But it seems unlikely that Nona and her friends will have time to earn a nun’s habit before war is on their doorstep.Even a warrior like Nona cannot hope to turn the tide of war.The shiphearts offer strength that she might use to protect those she loves, but it’s a power that corrupts. A final battle is coming in which she will be torn between friends, unable to save them all. A battle in which her own demons will try to unmake her.A battle in which hearts will be broken, lovers lost, thrones burned.HOLY SISTER completes the Book of the Ancestor trilogy that began with RED SISTER and GREY SISTER. A ground-breaking series, it has established Mark Lawrence as one of the most exciting new voices in modern speculative fiction.

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Published in 1852, Harriet Beecher Stowe’s novel was a powerful indictment of slavery in America. Describing the many trials and eventual escape to freedom of the long-suffering, good-hearted slave Uncle Tom, it aimed to show how Christian love can overcome any human cruelty. Uncle Tom’s Cabin has remained controversial to this day, seen as either a vital milestone in the anti-slavery cause or as a patronising stereotype of African-Americans, yet it played a crucial role in the eventual abolition of slavery and remains one of the most important American novels ever written.

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Winner of the 2012 Branford Boase Award, this is Annabel Pitcher''s stunning debut about ten-year-old Jamie, and the way his life and his family are shaped by the sister in an urn on the mantelpiece. Five years ago, Jamie''s sister, Rose, was blown up by a terrorist bomb. His family is torn apart by their grief. His mum runs away. His dad turns to drink and hate. Rose''s surviving twin sister Jasmine stops eating, gets piercings and dyes her hair pink - anything to look different to her twin. But Jamie hasn''t cried in all that time. To him, Rose is just a distant memory.Jamie is far more interested in his cat, Roger, his Spiderman T-shirt, and his deep longing and unshakeable belief that his Mum will come back to the family she walked out on months ago.But moving away for a Fresh New Start introduces Jamie to something else very interesting - a girl named Sunya. Sunya is bright, exciting and fun, and the one person at school he can call a friend. But how far can this new friendship grow when Jamie is desperate that his dad doesn''t find out?

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This textbook combines the theory and practice of international human rights law. Now in its fourth edition, it is the key text around the globe for both undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in law and other disciplines with a human rights dimension.

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Suad Amiry has lived on the West Bank since the early eighties - this is her wonderful and blackly funny account of the absurdity (and agony) of life in the Occupied Territories.

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At the Convent of Sweet Mercy young girls are raised to be killers. In a few the old bloods show, gifting talents rarely seen since the tribes beached their ships on Abeth. Sweet Mercy hones its novices' skills to deadly effect: it takes ten years to educate a Red Sister in the ways of blade and fist. But even the mistresses of sword and shadow don't truly understand what they have purchased when Nona Grey is brought to their halls as a bloodstained child of eight, falsely accused of murder: guilty of worse.

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From the award-winning poet, dark comic microbursts of prose deliver a whole childhood, at the hands of an aspiring middle-class Jewish family whose hard-boiled American values and wit were the forge of a poet''s coming-of-age.“My grandparents taught me to write my sins on paper and cast them into the water. . . . They didn’t expect an entire book,” Hirsch says in the “prologue” to this glorious festival of knife-sharp observations. In microchapters—sometimes only a single scathing sentence long—with titles like “Call to Breakfast,” “Pay Cash,” “The Sorrow of Manly Sports,” and “Aristotle on Lawrence Avenue,” Eddie’s gambling father, Ruby, son of an iron smelter, schools him and his sister in blackjack; Eddie’s mom bangs pots to wake the kids to a breakfast of cold cereal; Uncle Bob, in the collection business, is heard threatening people on the phone; and nobody suffers fools. In this household, Eddie learned to jab with his left and cross with his right, never to kid a kidder, and how to sneak out at night.    Affectionate, deadpan, and exuberant, steeped in Yiddishkeit and Midwestern practicality, Hirsch’s laugh-and-cry performance animates a heartbreaking odyssey, from the cradle to the day he leaves home, armed with sorrow and a huge store of poetic wit.

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Commemorating 75 years since the Empress of Crime’s first book, the fifth volume in a set of omnibus editions presenting the complete run of 32 Inspector Alleyn mysteries.DIED IN THE WOOLOne summer evening in 1942 Flossie Rubrick, MP, one of the most formidable women in New Zealand, goes to her husband''s wool shed to rehearse a patriotic speech – and disappears. Three weeks later she turns up at an auction – packed inside one of her own bales of wool and very, very dead…FINAL CURTAINJust as Agatha Troy, the world famous painter, completes her portrait of Sir Henry Ancred, the Grand Old Man of the stage, the old actor dies. The dramatic circumstances of his death are such that Scotland Yard is called in – in the person of Troy''s long-absent husband, Chief Detective Inspector Roderick Alleyn…SWING, BROTHER, SWINGThe music rises to a climax: Lord Pastern aims his revolver and fires. The figure in the spotlight falls – and the coup-de-théatre has become murder… Has the eccentric peer let hatred of his future son-in-law go too far? Or will a tangle of jealousies and blackmail reveal to Inspector Alleyn an altogether different murderer?

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THE NO. 1 BESTSELLERShortlisted for Popular Fiction Book of The Year, Irish Book Awards 2025'Classic Moriarty territory: emotional, relatable and rooted in the messiness of real family life’ RTÉ Guide---Family life is enough of a juggle without ... The In-LawsAmanda. Katie. Melanie. Three wildly different women with one big problem – their impossible mother-in-law, Nancy. When an unexpected crisis hits the family business, the sisters-in-law find themselves navigating stormy waters. Amanda is back in town and ready to reclaim her spot at the top. Katie, the feisty outsider, knows she'll never earn Nancy’s approval – and has stopped caring. Melanie, ambitious and savvy, is more than capable of running the business, if only Nancy would loosen her iron grip. Forced to confront messy truths about marriage, motherhood, succession and family loyalty, the three women soon realize their greatest strength might just be each other. The In-Laws is a sharp, funny, and relatable novel about surviving the family you didn’t choose.

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The Man in Lower Ten is written by Mary Roberts Rinehart and was initially published in 1909. Nevertheless, it is still extremely readable today and offers a fascinating glimpse into a period that is nearly a century removed from our own while maintaining a timeless emotional tone. the first detective book to top bestseller charts across the country. Lawrence, an attorney-in-law, gets framed after he wakes up on the wrong side of the bed, in the wrong bed, with the wrong clothing on, and with his suitcase. He was on his way to deliver important documents related to a criminal case. Blakely is aware that he must track down the genuine criminal before being arrested, but regrettably, our hero is not your typical tough-guy hero. The first book ever published by Mary Roberts Rinehart, possibly the best American mystery author of her generation, is The Man in Lower Ten. It moves at breakneck speed while fusing adventure, suspense, terror, and mystery. The Circular Staircase (1908), which more or less popularized the spinster "Had I but Known" style most generally associated with the author, was Mary Roberts Rinehart's (1876-1958) debut book, but it didn't come out between hard covers until the year after.

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Toto vynikající Veltlínské se vyznačuje svěží ovocnou vůní s decentními tóny mandlí. Bag-in-boxy z Habánských sklepů nabízejí stejné víno jako v lahvích v ideálním balení. Chrání víno před světlem a vytváří nižší uhlíkovou stopu.

• Svěží ovocná vůně
• Decentní tóny mandlí
• Vyvážená chuť s příjemnou kyselinkou

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Toto Chardonnay z Habánských sklepů je charakteristické svou vůní s tóny oříšků a citrusových plodů. Bag-in-boxy nabízejí stejné víno jako v lahvi, ale v ideálním balení pro setkání nebo večeři. Toto balení chrání víno před světlem a vytváří nižší uhlíkovou stopu.

• Plná a jemně kořenitá chuť
• Vůně s tóny oříšků a citrusových plodů
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Elektronická kniha - autor Jakub Marek, Marie Vágnerová a Ladislav Csémy, 310 stran, anglicky Following their engaging study Homelessness among Young People in Prague, the authors of this book turn their attention to an older population facing the same issue, a very different situation since these older adults grew up under a communist regime where an obligation to work was enshrined in law and living on the street could result in a prison sentence. Based on three years of research, this book provides a slew of data-based statistical insights, analyzing the efficacy of relief provided by both the state and nonprofit organizations, detailing how the clients of such organizations rate their services, to what extent they accept assistance, and whether they believe it has helped them. More importantly, it features extensive interviews with real people, making it the first Czech book on this issue to present homelessness from the perspective of those who live with...

Objev podobné jako Homelessness Among Older Adults in Prague (9788024645261)

In May 2013, St Ives farmer Philip goes missing on his way to meet a friend at Halsetown Inn. On the tenth anniversary of his disappearance and frustrated by a bungled police investigation, his grieving widow Betty commits suicide, leaving a note for her now-orphaned children Tom and Gemma.Reuniting at Betty''s funeral, their children''s anger at the failed investigation reaches breaking point. Using their family connections, Gemma''s brother-in-law Merrin convinces Inspector Louis Peppiatt to reopen the cold case.In an investigation that spans decades, unearths family secrets and uncovers emotional betrayals, St Ives'' police work to solve a case that has remained a mystery for ten years. Philip''s disappearance has triggered a series of events that threaten to expose the inner lives of a seemingly peaceful rural town, teaching its residents that no one can be trusted. A&B has longstanding success with local crime writers. Deborah''s books will appeal to fans of Stephanie Austin and Rebecca Tope and viewers of TV shows like Doc Martin. Deborah Fowler has already attracted a hungry readership for her self published crime novels, now more widely and energetically published by Allison & Busby. Following the success of the first book in the series, a St Ives case of a missing farmer is reopened, unearthing deep-hidden family secrets and emotional betrayals.

Objev podobné jako Secrets in St Ives - Deborah Fowler

The future of Thorncroft House and its occupants is in the balance while a mysterious murder brings up a past best forgotten! An authentic Victorian murder mystery depicting upstairs-downstairs life in nineteenth century England.October 1861, England. Harriet and Matthew Rowsley, the housekeeper and estate manager of Thorncroft House in Shropshire, have to cut short their successful trip to Oxford when they receive a telegraph: a decapitated and mutilated body has been found on the estate.While trying to help the strangely slow police investigation, the couple face an unsettling threat to their livelihood: after years of searching, a legitimate heir of Thorncroft estate has been found! They find themselves hosting an American gentleman whose charm doesn''t quite conceal his alarming plans for the future of the estate and all its inhabitants. Falsely imprisoned and forced to be silent about the identity of the murdered man, Harriet not only has to confront her past but also share a secret of her own that could change her and her loved ones'' lives forever . . .Ideal for fans of other married sleuths, like Anne Perry''s Charlotte and Thomas Pitt series. Think Downton Abbey with a compelling murder mystery twist. This is the final instalment in the Harriet and Matthew Rowsley series and "a treat for historical mystery fans" (Booklist).

Objev podobné jako In at the Death - Judith Cutler

When Stephen’s mother-in-law was diagnosed with terminal cancer, his family life was turned upside down. But when his six-year-old daughter is also diagnosed soon after, life quickly becomes unrecognisable, and the whole family is plunged into a challenging and uncertain world.Fuelled by a mixture of hope, fear and love, this is the story of one family’s tragic yet heart-warming journey through cancer diagnoses and treatments. Told through the eyes of a father trying to guide his young daughter through treatment and support his whole family while struggling to cope with the extreme challenges himself, Stephen diaries the journey as he desperately clings to the fading hope of a miracle that might just see his daughter overcome the seemingly impossible.

Objev podobné jako In Her Best Interests - Stephen Bennett

On the surface, Richard Ainsworth has life where he wants it. Middle-aged navel gazing and Olympic levels of procrastination are exactly what rural life in France should be about. Then crisis hits his posh B&B when redoubtable housekeeper, Madame Tablier, is accused of murder.Even more surprisingly, it's the murder of a former fiancé, turned brother-in-law. None of which the stubborn old woman denies. Valérie d'Orçay is having none of it and their investigation leads them to a strange tourist garden village, where backbiting, recriminations and even former colleagues provide a deadly scenario more tangled than knotweed.

Objev podobné jako Death in le Jardin - Moore Ian

Join a brother and sister in Borneo as they help their mother and other scientists with their work in the jungle, and encounter orangutans, a very stinky flower and a clouded leopard. Find out what makes the jungle and the wildlife that lives there so special, and learn about the work being done to protect it.

Objev podobné jako 24 Hours in the Jungle - Lan Cook

“SO STOP TELLING ME YOU LIKE ME.” An impromptu seaside outing gives Seoha the push he needs to bury the hatchet with Chowon, freeing him from the ghosts that had been haunting him. Jieum, on the other hand, is trying to piece together the years she missed—until she’s caught red-handed by her former sister in a moment of carelessness! With one seemingly ready to move on and the other clinging to the past, will Seoha and Jieum finally be able to admit how they truly feel?

Objev podobné jako See You in My 19th Life, Vol. 4 - Lee Hye

This book reflects on the changing role of the judiciary in Central Europe. From among the many problems associated with the position of courts in contemporary states, the authors focus on various questions of how the courts’ decision-making can reinforce the overall coherence of the law, rather than contribute to its fragmentation. These questions are as follows, for example: What role can be played by the way judges use interpretation methods in terms of strengthening or weakening the law as a system? Is it legitimate for the courts to formulate, in their decisions, general principles and rules which have a potential to impact a very broad circle of future cases? What is the role of courts in strengthening the unity of law in relation to the other branches of government, and to international bodies and institutions? The first part of the book focuses on the theoretical and doctrinal foundations of judicial law-making in Central European countries. The authors deal with topics concerning the relationship among the judiciary, the constitution and statutory law; legal casuistry, as opposed to a systemic approach to law; judge’s decision-making in a situation where there is no a priori regulation; and the role of settled practice in terms of the traditional doctrine on the sources of law. The second part then deals with pro-systemic and anti-systemic effects of judge-made law and judicial interpretation; this part also tackles the issues of maximalism and minimalism in judicial decision-making; judicial law-making with regard to constitutional complaints; coherence of law in connection with retrospective effects of case law; and finally, the legitimacy of evolutive interpretation in the light of the principles of human rights protection developed by the European Court of Human Rights.

Objev podobné jako Judicial Law-Making and Judicial Interpretation in Central European Countries - Pavel Ondřejek

New Directions in Private Law Theory brings together some of the best new work on private law theory, reflecting the breadth of this increasingly important field. The contributions interrogate a wide range of topics including aspects of private law doctrine, its development, ordering and application.The authors adopt a variety of different approaches and contribute to ongoing and important debates about the moral foundations of private law, the individuation of areas of private law and the connections between private law and everyday moral experience. Questions addressed include: Does the diversity identified amongst claims in unjust enrichment mean that the category is incoherent? Are claims in tort law always about compensating for wrongs? How should we understand parties? agreement in contract? The contributions shed new light on these and other topics, and the ways in which they intersect and open up new lines of scholarly enquiry.The book will be of interest to researchers working in private law and legal theory, but it will also appeal to those outside of law, most notably researchers with an interest in moral and political philosophy, economics and history.

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A vibrant, joyful, and powerful story about a little girl with a LOT of strength trying to find her place in the world.Harriet isn''t just strong - she''s the strongest girl in the whole world! And though her super-strength is mostly wonderful, it does make things like bouncing on trampolines, mixing cake batter, and putting the cap on the toothpaste a bit, well... tricky.So when the Seriously Strong Touring Circus comes to town, Harriet thinks she might POP with excitement to see other people just like her! Hans the Hairy and Betty Biceps show her that being strong should be celebrated - and when Muscleman Max prepares to break a world record, Harriet suddenly finds herself taking a starring role in the performance- one she could never have dreamed of...This humorous and empowering read features a brilliant cast of larger-than-life characters, and a heroine that you can''t help but root for. A true celebration of strength, difference, and finding a place where you truly belong.

Objev podobné jako Harriet the Strongest Girl in the World - Ben Lerwill

This textbook is an introduction to more advanced writings on criminal law, primarily designed to allow students to think critically and analyse specific topics. Each chapter is structured around key questions and debates that provoke deeper thought. It asks questions such as: Why do we have the laws that we have? Could the criminal law look differently? How should the law be applied to novel situations? Does the law in fact reflect prejudices?The aim of the book is not to present a complete overview of theoretical issues in criminal law, but rather to illustrate the current debates among those working in shaping the area. The text features summaries of the views of notable experts on key topics and each chapter ends with a list of guided further reading.New to this Edition:- A new debate on the law on body modification- Fresh discussion of the law on dishonesty- Important new case law on causation- Detailed discussion of developments on the law on accessory- Significant developments on the law on sexual offences

Objev podobné jako Great Debates in Criminal Law - Jonathan Herring

This book introduces the reader to a number of ideas and issues that underlie the English law of contract—an area of law that is often regarded as forbiddingly dry and technical but which is here made easy to understand and full of interest.Taking as its starting point the role contract law plays in helping markets to operate, the book explains how contract law regulates the commercial risks people take, while at the same time placing limits on what may be bought and sold, and ensuring that contractual powers are not unacceptably abused. A final chapter discusses how contract law can be used to make gifts of binding promises to other people. The book provides a rigorous and stimulating journey through the ideas underpinning contract law and is essential reading for anyone with an interest in the subject.‘Clearly written and bursting with interesting and novel ideas, this lively book will be a great resource for anyone interested in Contract Law.’Paul S Davies, Professor of Commercial Law, University College London

Objev podobné jako Key Ideas in Contract Law - Nicholas McBride

•An accessible and concise resource that introduces non-specialist students to the key concepts and principles of business law, providing a non-technical alternative to the currently available heavyweight texts•To increase engagement and understanding, the examples used throughout the book are drawn from scenarios that are familiar to students in their everyday life•The author has extensive experience of teaching large cohorts of non-specialist students, many of whom are from overseas.Intended as an accessible, concise and inexpensive alternative to currently available textbooks, Getting Started in Business Law by Paul Bates covers the core topics taught at first year undergraduate level to non-specialists taking a business law module as part of their undergraduate studies. While still providing the student with a rigorous and academic treatment of the topic, this book will weave a path through key concepts of business law exposing the main principles step by step, while keeping the use of case law to a minimum as single cases will be used to explain a number of key points. The examples used throughout the text will be familiar to the student in their everyday lives, helping to keep the student engaged and aid their understanding of the principles and concepts being presented. Particular attention will be paid to using language which is accessible, and presenting concepts in a style which is undaunting, while still rigorous, and at times light-hearted. The author has extensive experience of teaching large cohorts of business, accountancy and finance undergraduate students, many of whom are from overseas. This experience is brought to bear to deliver an engaging and accessible resource, offering an alternative to the heavyweight texts which are currently available.

Objev podobné jako Getting Started in Business Law - Paul Bates

''Thoughtful, stimulating and even entertaining ... Lord Sumption''s opinion is always worth listening to, even - or especially - if one disagrees with it.'' Daily Telegraph''Time spent on Law in a Time of Crisis is time spent in the company of a brilliant mind considering interesting things'' The TimesBrexit, the independence referendum, the pandemic: the UK is a country in crisis. And, in crises, we turn to the law to set the boundaries of what the government can and should do. However, in a country with no written constitution, what sounds like a simple proposition is in fact anything but.Based on his 2019 Reith lectures, former Supreme Court Judge Jonathan Sumption asks: what are the limits of law in politics? Is not having a constitution a hindrance or help in times of crisis? From referenda to the rise of nationalisms, Law in a Time of Crisis exposes the uses and abuses of legal intervention in British crises - past, present, and potential.

Objev podobné jako Law in a Time of Crisis - Jonathan Sumption

While there are plenty of land law textbooks on the market, there is, in general, an absence of critical texts designed for law students to deepen their understanding of the subject. Great Debates in Land Law provides students with the contextual and critical aspects of this exciting topic. Each chapter introduces topics for debate such as “Is tenancy a property or a personal right?” and goes on to include features such as boxed discursive notes from the authors, important cases and suggestions for further reading.The Great Debates series provides engaging and accessible analysis of the more advanced legal concepts. For books in the major taught subjects, such as land law, the series is designed for use by ambitious students alongside a main course textbook. For books addressing subjects that are less often taught (such as family law), the series provides a clear and critical exposition of the key areas of debate. By focussing on particular questions and tensions underlying a subject, Great Debates titles encourage students to think critically, analyse a topic and gain additional insights. These skills and the discursive nature of the series, with an emphasis on contentious topics, are also useful for students when preparing their dissertations.

Objev podobné jako Great Debates in Land Law - David Cowan, Neil Cobb, Lorna Fox O'Mahony

Planning Law and Practice in Northern Ireland provides an interpretive narrative of the statutes, case law and planning procedures that have shaped its planning system, with due regard being given to the combined influences emanating from European Union, UK and Northern Ireland planning governance. The contributions in this book explore the evolution of planning in Northern Ireland and discuss key facets of development management, enforcement, environmental law, equality, property law and professional ethics. This book makes an important contribution to the wider literature in this field and provides an essential reference to students, planning practitioners and researchers.

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Mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards, this practical and straightforward book is an essential introduction to law and associated professional issues in nursing. Â Why do you need this book? - Offers a clear and concise introduction to the law you need to know - Written specifically for nursing students in straightforward jargon-free language - Updated throughout to reflect recent changes in the law, including the Liberty Protection Safeguards - Case studies and activities build your knowledge of how the law applies to everyday nursing practice

Objev podobné jako Law and Professional Issues in Nursing - Cassam A Tengnah, Richard Griffith

Elektronická kniha - autor Pavel Ondřejek, 228 stran, anglicky This book reflects on the changing role of the judiciary in Central Europe. From among the many problems associated with the position of courts in contemporary states, the authors focus on various questions of how the courts’ decision-making can reinforce the overall coherence of the law, rather than contribute to its fragmentation. These questions are as follows, for example: What role can be played by the way judges use interpretation methods in terms of strengthening or weakening the law as a system? Is it legitimate for the courts to formulate, in their decisions, general principles and rules which have a potential to impact a very broad circle of future cases? What is the role of courts in strengthening the unity of law in relation to the other branches of government, and to international bodies and institutions? The first part of the book focuses on the theoretical and doctrinal foundations...

Objev podobné jako Judicial Law-Making and Judicial Interpretation in Central European Countries: How Can Courts Streng (978-80-7676-183-4)

Kniha - autor Pavel Ondřejek, 228 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá This book reflects on the changing role of the judiciary in Central Europe. From among the many problems associated with the position of courts in contemporary states, the authors focus on various questions of how the courts’ decision-making can reinforce the overall coherence of the law, rather than contribute to its fragmentation. These questions are as follows, for example: What role can be played by the way judges use interpretation methods in terms of strengthening or weakening the law as a system? Is it legitimate for the courts to formulate, in their decisions, general principles and rules which have a potential to impact a very broad circle of future cases? What is the role of courts in strengthening the unity of law in relation to the other branches of government, and to international bodies and institutions? The first part of the book focuses on the theoretical and doctrinal...

Objev podobné jako Judicial Law-Making and Judicial Interpretation in Central European Countries: How Can Courts Streng (978-80-7676-183-4)

Sealy & Worthington''s Text, Cases, & Materials in Company Law clearly explains the fundamental structure of company law and provides a concise exploration of each different aspect of the subject. The materials are carefully selected and well supported by commentary so that the logic of the doctrinal or legal argument is unambiguously shown. Notes and questions appear periodically throughout the text to provoke ongoing analysis and debate and enable students to test their understanding of the issues as the topics unfold.This text covers a wide range of sources and provides intelligent and thought provoking commentary in a succinct format. It will be invaluable to all those looking for expert observations and vital materials on company law.Digital formats and resourcesThe twelfth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools and navigation features: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks

Objev podobné jako Sealy & Worthington's Text, Cases, and Materials in Company Law - Sarah Worthington, Sinead Agnew