A key resource for students, academics and practitioners, this concise guide brings together various concepts vital to the theoretical, policy and practical debates on forensic psychology and its relationship with crime, policing and policing studies. Covering issues such as criminal behaviour, police decision-making and crime scene investigation, each entry provides a succinct overview of the topic, together with an evaluation of the emerging issues. The text includes: * associated concepts and further reading from research and practice; * sample questions; * references and glossary. Accessible and comprehensive, this book is the go-to guide for those getting to grips with the relationships between forensic psychology, crime and policing.

A key resource for students, academics and practitioners, this concise guide brings together various concepts vital to the theoretical, policy and practical debates on forensic psychology and its relationship with crime, policing and policing studies. Covering issues such as criminal behaviour, police decision-making and crime scene investigation, each entry provides a succinct overview of the topic, together with an evaluation of the emerging issues. The text includes: * associated concepts and further reading from research and practice; * sample questions; * references and glossary. Accessible and comprehensive, this book is the go-to guide for those getting to grips with the relationships between forensic psychology, crime and policing.

Every person who dreams of "making it" doesn't take into account the cold, harsh reality of the music business. Neither do parents, spouses, friends, and other influences, who are undoubtedly instrumental in helping them achieve their goals. During his career, Michael has had many triumphs, but not without hard lessons learned. His successes with international bands, tours, and recordings also came with failed record deals, false promises, and empty hopes (and pockets.) These are just a few of the struggles with which anyone in the music industry is all too familiar. Read This Before You Join a Band is a very real look at the everyday life of a working musician. It is a personal tale of Michael's career - the highs and the lows - as he tells you what to capitalize on as well as what to avoid. Whether you're entering the music industry, or if you've been in it for awhile, this book is a valuable resource in helping you prepare for -- and succeed -- in your career.

Framed is a story about a man coming to terms with more than one tragedy. A widower for two and a half years, he is close to being convicted of a murder. Left to his own defenses, he would probably end up a prisoner of himself and the state for the rest of his life, but when two women and a girl come to his defenses, he decides to stand and fight. Fight for his life and his future.

The Four Great Flashes Of Life is a passionate series of essays put squarely at the feet and the heart of the modern global person. It is not for the faint of the heart, unless, of course, you may want to fall in love. Then it is your absolute gateway.

Former bodacious Pop Idol champion Michelle McManus presents a lifestyle-change plan. Glaswegian belter Michelle McManus was known and loved by millions as winner of 2004's Pop Idol talent contest. Her positive outlook and bubbly personality captivated viewers of what is normally a beauty pageant as well as a singing contest, despite the fact that she weighed a whopping 22 stone. Since winning, her career has skyrocketed and her weight plummeted in equal measure - she now weighs just 12 stone and looks fantastic. Here she shows that, with a few positive changes and some outlook adjustments, anyone can achieve their dreams and become a more healthy, happy and positive person.