Stan Lee

George Mair

The man behind Spider-Man, The X-Men, The Incredible Hulk, and a legion of other superheroes tells his own amazing story in a book packed with punch, humor, anecdotes, and a gallery of never-before-seen photographs. Stan Lee is the most legendary name in the history of comicbooks. The leading creative force behind the rise of Marvel Comics, he brought to life some of the world's best-known heroes and most infamous villains. His stories, featuring super- heroes who struggled against personal hang-ups and bad guys who possessed previously unseen psychological complexity, added wit and subtlety to a field previously locked into flat portrayals of good vs. evil. Lee put the human in the super-human. In the process, he created a new mythology for the twentieth century. In this treasure trove of marvelous memories, Stan tells the story of his life with the same inimitable wit, energy, and offbeat spirit that he brought to the world of comicbooks. He moves from his impoverished childhood in Manhattan to his early days writing comicbooks, followed by military training films during World War II, through the rise of the Marvel empire in the 1960s to his recent adventures in Hollywood. The story of a man who earned respect by blazing new creative trails in a storytelling form once dismissed as just for kids, Excelsior! is an inspirational story about following one's vision, no matter the odds. Yet it's also the story of how some of the most exciting and memorable characters in the pop-culture universe came to thrill a generation.

The Amazing Life of Stan Lee

Excelsior!

Star Stalkers

This is a no-holds-barred look at Paris Hilton: hotel heiress, reality television star and rampant party girl. Known from an early age as being a rich, spoilt socialite who could never turn away from a camera, Paris is now more famous than ever. In this in-depth and revealing portrait, the truth behind her family fortune and her many famous moments in the spotlight are highlighted. Despite the notoriety she has achieved simply through shopping, partying and dating, her most recent claim to fame - her newly released sex tape - has made her instantly recognisable.

The Naked Truth

Paris Hilton

Offers an intimate look at O'Donnell who has risen to fame and now has her own production company.

Her True Story

Rosie O'Donnell

"Presents a behind-the-scenes look at Home Box Office, the cable TV company and movie producer that challenged the power of the Hollywood studios to become the biggest entertainment giant in the world."--Amazon.

The Billion Dollar War Between HBO, Hollywood, and the Home Video Revolution

Inside HBO

A biography of the television personality who grew up on a pig farm, became a newscaster at nineteen, and eventually rose to the heights of wealth and success.

The Real Story

Oprah Winfrey

Mair shares the inspiring story of today's most influential and mysterious pastor, Rev. Rick Warren, author of the phenomenal New York Times bestseller, The Purpose-Driven( Life. Fans learn how Warren overcame serious obstacles to achieve success in every aspect of his life--from his work to his marriage to his visionary mission.

Reverend Rick Warren, the Most Inspiring Pastor of Our Time

A Life with Purpose

An Intimate Biography of Bette Midler

Bette

The What Works initiative is having a profound impact on the work of the National Probation Service, and much has been invested in new accredited programmes - both in terms of the numbers of offenders planned to complete these programmes and their anticipated impact upon offending. Yet there has been little scholarly or professional discussion of the nature and risks of the new paradigm: it is important that it is subjected to critical debate and scrutiny. This book aims to provide a critical overview of What Works, providing a wider set of perspectives on a project which is vital for the future of the National Probation Service.

What Matters in Probation

The whole story of the three enormously talented Judds -- mother Naomi and daughters Wynonna and Ashley -- from Naomi's humble beginnings as the divorced Diana Ciminella to her fabulous multi-Grammy-winning, platinum-selling career in the company of her glamorous daughters. But this exciting panorama hasn't been all glamour: the Judds' personal life often resembles a war zone, with fights and feuds aplenty, each one recorded here, bullet by bullet. This tell-all family biography has sure-fire appeal for the vast audience of Judds fans and readers interested in the history of increasingly popular country music.

The True Story of Naomi, Wynonna, and Ashley

The Judds

Jamie Bennett

James Dignan

Michael Cavadino

Now in its Sixth Edition, this remains the most comprehensive and authoritative book on the penal system, providing students with an incisive, critical account of the punitive, managerial and humanitarian approaches to criminal justice. Fully updated to cover the most recent changes in the Criminal Justice System, the new edition: Outlines contemporary policy debates on sentencing, staffing, youth custody and overcrowding. Explores growing inequalities in the criminal justice system including issues of race, religion, gender and sexuality, with new content on faith, and transgender prisoners. Considers the impact of privatisation on the probation service. Discusses the most recent debates around the parole process, including high-profile cases and attempts at reform. The book is supported by online resources for lecturers and students, including chapter PowerPoints, sample syllabus, summaries of key legislative acts and bills, official reports, a list of recommended further reading for each chapter, and links to important Penal Agencies and Organisations, Law Reform Organisations, and other useful academic sites. Essential reading for students of criminal justice and criminology, studying penology, punishments and the penal system.

An Introduction

The Penal System

A critical analysis of the ‘What Works’ initiative in probation in the UK, situated in broader comparative context.

Now in its fifth edition, The Penal System: An Introduction remains the most complete, accessible and authoritative resource for your studies in Criminal Justice and Criminology. Fully revised and updated to account for recent changes in the Criminal Justice System, the new edition includes: Expanded material on restorative justice An expanded section on gender and the Criminal Justice System Greater coverage of comparative issues, focussing especially on Scotland An annually updated companion website, keeping you up-to-date with relevant legislation and crucial developments An accessible writing style balanced against a critical and scholarly approach A glossary of key terms that you'll encounter throughout your studies Continued critical coverage of the deepening penal crisis, including sections on the managerial crisis and the crisis of accountability The Penal System consolidates and builds on the successful formula of the fourth edition, bringing the text in line with the key issues facing the Criminal Justice System today. It will prove essential reading across all undergraduate levels for modules on Criminal Justice and Prisons/Punishment.

Richard Karn

The television actor recounts humorous anecdotes about his experiences remodeling his home

How I Remodeled My Home for Just Under Three Times the Original Bid

House Broken

Pamela Davies

Jamie Harding

A contemporary guide to the criminal justice process, the broad scope of this book means it will be a trusted companion throughout a Criminology and/or Criminal Justice degree. The contents of An Introduction to Criminal Justice include: 23 chapters spanning all that’s involved with, and fully contextualising, the criminal justice process: the agencies, institutions and processes and procedures that deal with victims, offenders and offending A detailed timeline of criminal justice since 1945 Consideration of victims and witnesses, complaints and misconduct A comprehensive review of policing, prosecution, the courts, imprisonment and community sanctions A focus on community safety, crime prevention and youth justice A review of the effectiveness of the criminal justice process Exploration of global and international dimensions as well as the futures of criminal justice Lots of helpful extras including further reading suggestions, case studies, self-study questions and a glossary of terms. The accompanying website to An Introduction to Criminal Justice has: A podcast interview with a police officer Practice essay questions Multiple choice questions Suggested website resources to explore Videos.

An Introduction to Criminal Justice

In a remarkable autobiography, the creator of Marvel Comics describes his youth in the Bronx, his early years publishing comic books during World War II, the rise of the Marvel empire, and his creation of such legendary superheroes as the X-Men, Spider Man, the Incredible Hulk, and other popular icons. Simultaneous.

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