| Author: | Christine, de Pizan |
| Series: | Penguin Great Ideas |
Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great t... read more
| Author: | Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz & Judy H. Mullet |
If restorative justice has been able to salvage lives within the world of criminal behavior, why shouldn
| Author: | Howard Zehr |
| Series: | Little Books of Justice & Peacebuilding |
How should we as a society respond to wrongdoing? When a crime occurs or an injustice is done, what needs to happen? What does justice require? Victims, offenders, and community members often feel that justice does not adequately meet their needs. Justice professionals frequently express frustration as well. Restorative justi... read more
| Author: | P.D. James |
From the birth of crime writing with Wilkie Collins and Dostoevsky, through Conan Doyle to the golden age of crime, with the rise of Agatha Christie, Ngaio Marsh and Margery Allingham, P.D. James brings a lifetime of reading and writing crime fiction to bear on this personal history of the genre. There are chapters on great A... read more
| Author: | Collins |
Now in Colour, "Collins English Dictionary - Paperback Edition" is the perfect reference for everyday use. With internet links and a World in Action Supplement for research and study, this is the ideal dictionary to take the users' knowledge further. Specially tailored to meet the needs of the user in home, school, and the of... read more
| Author: | Stella Cottrell |
| Series: | Palgrave Study Guides |
This text seeks to enable students to think creatively and constructively about personal, academic and career goals. Individuals are encouraged to identify what success really means to them and to plan an effective path towards achieving their aims. The book is rich in structured, reflective and practical activities that deve... read more
| Author: | . |
As well as being a comprehensive guide to the changing language of today, this concise dictionary includes encylopaedic entries for people, places, regions, and ideas.
| Author: | Collins |
COLLINS COMPACT A to Z WORDFINDER THE ULTIMATE THESAURUS + A wide choice of alternatives is given, with an average of twenty for every main entry word. + Entries are arranged in straightforward A-Z dictionary style for easy lookup. + The most useful synonyms in each entry are given first and highlighted. + Antonym lis... read more
| Author: | Maurice Waite |
Provides help for writing needs - letter writing, business writing, creative writing - with boxed lists providing information on a range of subjects. The alternative words presented in this book cover everyday vocabulary, as well as more unusual and specialist words. It also includes labeling of informal, dialect, literary, a... read more
| Author: | Louise Allen |
Educating young people about sex and sexuality remains one of the most controversial and political areas of the school curriculum. Drawing on young people's own understandings of their sexual selves, knowledge and practicesSexual Subjects considers the implications for how we conceptualize the effectiveness of sexuality educa... read more
| Author: | Edited by Julia Tolmie and Warren Brookbanks |
The first comprehensive account of New Zealand approaches to criminal justice issues to be published in this country.
The book provides an account of a complex range of interconnected constituencies and procedures that together constitute the New Zealand criminal justice system. The book emphasises the lack of any coher... read more
| Author: | Judith Bell |
This book is a worldwide bestseller - over 250,000 copies sold. It includes step-by-step advice on completing an outstanding research project. Research projects can be daunting, particularly for first-timers, but this indispensible book outlines the process clearly to help you prepare for each step of the project. It prov... read more
| Author: | Bruce Biggs |
Comprehensive and scholarly Maori dictionaries in the past - pre-eminently William William's A Dictionary of the New Zealand Language (1852, 1871, 1892) - have usually been Maori into English. Headwords have been Maori, definitions English. A need has long existed for an English into Maori counterpart; it is filled in this bo... read more
| Author: | Andy Rathbone |
Learn Windows 7 and Office 2010 the right way with this handy book-and-DVD deal Windows 7 and Office 2010 are the two most widely used and acclaimed software applications in the world. This value priced book-and- two DVD bundle will help you access the power of the operating system and Office suite to achieve maximum efficien... read more
| Author: | Mai Chen |
The Public Law Toolbox will be an indispensable resource for lawyers, advocates and industry associations, business people, citizens and non-governmental organisations interfacing with government, and for Government and officials. All New Zealanders have to interface with Government, whether that be business regulation, getti... read more
| Author: | Studio Visual Steps |
The ultimate starting point for senior citizens who want to learn how to use a personal computer, this reference guides users through the basics of the Windows 7 operating system with easy-to-read large print and numerous screenshots. Seniors can work through the book at their own pace while sitting at the computer, learning ... read more
| Author: | Solomon M Fulero and Lawrence S Wrightsman |
Written by two of the leading authorities in the field, FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY, Third Edition introduces you to the practice of forensic psychology by showing how psychologists aid the legal system by serving as expert witnesses, criminal profilers, and trial consultants for jury selection and child custody hearings.
Wrigh... read more
When you open this little book, the state secrets of the game of bridge lie in your hands. They cover everything you need to know to go from being a bridge beginner to an international mastermind! The book is split into short, concise and easy-to-follow tips that will help to improve all aspects of your game and strategy. The... read more