Since its first publication , 'The Felon' has become a classic of criminal sociology. Based on in-depth interviews and two years of participant observation, this book traces the career path of the felon - from early environment to crime to prison to parole - from the point of view of the offender. Engaging and readable, Irwins description of the life of felons, and his conclusions about the role of prisons in our society remain convincing and topical.

A rash of mysterious fires has struck businesses in Gotham City! But burn patterns at the scene of the latest blaze point to foul play. Join Batman and Robin as they use fire investigation to crack the case and bring one of their most notorious enemies to justice.

A friend struggles to climb the ladder of criminal success which culminates in early-morning terror for a banker's family in a small Alabama town. Simultaneously the author worries about his cousin who runs into a wall of silence when she tries to locate and gain custody of her child who was fathered by singer Hank Williams.

“The Felon” is a fantastic collection of classic essays on the subject of crime by a variety of authors including criminologists, doctors, criminal psychologists, social workers, and more. They cover a broad range of topics related to crime from the history of criminal law and dealing with crime, to understanding the criminal mind and beyond. Highly recommended for those with an interest in criminology and other related subjects. Contents include: “The Origin of Criminal Law, By William W. Billson”, “Human Aggregation and Crime, By M. G. Tarde”, “Condemnation of Criminals not Punishment, By Edward F. Brush, M. D”, “The Language of Crime, By A. F. B. Crofton”, “Typical Criminals, By Samuel G. Smith, Ll. D”, “The Stamping out of Crime, By Dr. Nathan Oppenheim”, “Criminal Festivals, By M. Guillaume Ferrero”, “Politics and Crime, By A. G. Warner”, “Responsibility in Crime from the Medical Standpoint, By Sanger Brown, M. D.”, “Criminal Anthropology in Italy, By Helen Zimmern”, etc. Read & Co. Great Essays is proudly publishing this brand new collection of classic essays.

A new generation Famous Five: Jo, Dylan, Allie, and Max are the children of the four kids - and not forgetting Timmy II to make up the Five! In book fourteen, the Famous 5 need to catch a cow-snatcher at work in Falcongate. The Famous Five meet Scooby Doo! All the heritage of the original Famous Five - adventure, mystery, action - combined with a great modern-day feel and lots of laughs. All 24 books in the series feature black and white inside illustrations and have been adapted into an animated television series for the Disney Channel.

In three series: 1. Cases at law -- 2. Cases in equity -- 3. Matrimonial cases.