A modern classic, Somebody's Husband, Somebody's Son offers one of the most penetrating and provocative insights into the mind of a murderer ever written.

Each book contains an introduction with background information on both the story and original author. This text is intermediate level.

A revealing look at the power of speaking out, Writing in an Age of Silence describes Paretski’s coming of age in a time of great possibility, during the civil rights movement, the peace movement, and the women’s movement.

The Mermaids Singing is a chilling and taut psychological mystery from Val McDermid, the basis for the ITV series Wire in the Blood, starring Robson Green and Hermione Norris.

Vincent Ruggiero's wide ranging study takes in several authors, including Victor Hugo, Camus, Cervantes and Emile Zola, and addresses themes such as organized crime, the links between crime and drugs, political and administrative corruption ...

This book explores the three aspects of deviance that contemporary crime fiction manipulates: linguistic, social, and generic.

This collection offers an overview of Lyndon B. Johnson's life, presidency, and legacy, as well as a detailed look at the central arguments and scholarly debates from his term in office.

This is an account by an insider who worked for 18 years in the Ministry of Defence. The book examines the people, the procedures and the decision-making processes involved.

As a passionate member of the ed tech community, stand up and make your voice heard! Hilary Goldmann, ISTE s senior government affairs officer, has put together this guide to help you.

This book has two main parts, one that examines what the world has learned so far in dealing with ageing and another which discusses how such a country as China has kept up with that learning.