"Crime and Its Causes" by William Douglas Morrison delves into the intricate relationship between societal factors and criminal behavior. Morrison explores various dimensions of crime, including economic, psychological, and environmental influences that contribute to criminal activity. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the root causes of crime rather than merely focusing on punitive measures. Through a comprehensive analysis, the book challenges readers to reconsider their perc...

Today regarded as an important figure in the development of the field of study that is now known as criminology, William Douglas Morrison was one of the first scholars to attempt a systematic study of criminal behavior and to assess early theories about the origins of this type of social deviance. Crime and Its Causes is an engaging read for fans of true crime or those with an interest in the development of criminology.

Uses techniques from psychological science and legal theory to explore police interrogation in the United StatesUnderstanding Police Interrogation provides a single comprehensive source for understanding issues relating to police interrogation and confession. It sheds light on the range of factors that may influence the outcome of the interrogation of a suspect, which ones make it more likely that a person will confess, and which may also inadvertently lea...

Excerpt-“Ah, no, dear Josephine,” he interrupted. “Decidedly you are wrong. Go to court—swear that you hate me, loathe me, abhor me—swear that life is insupportable with me, and plead for release, and the blessed old law will tell you that you are living, and must live, in holy matrimony! Go to any southern State—go to South Carolina, and state my refined and delicate cruelty. Why, Judge Somebody or other, in the next State, boasts that it is the unfading honor, as he calls it, of ...

What if our present-day divisions and anger go unchecked?What if they continue to smolder and intensify with no relief?Award-winning author William R. Douglas' takes the reader into the realm of the unthinkable with his gripping and sweeping new novel, The SUM of ALL OUR ANGER: CIVIL WAR 2.0.In 2061, newly elected President Devin Cyrus is determined to sweep away the Old Way in America to pave the way for a Socialist utopia under his New Way agenda. First, he must de...

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Ambrose Gwinett; or, A Seaside Story is a melodrama written by Douglas William Jerrold, first performed in 1855. Set against the backdrop of a coastal town, the play follows the tale of Ambrose Gwinett, a fisherman with a secret past and a deep connection to the sea. The drama begins with Ambrose, a man of humble origins, living a peaceful life by the sea, unaware that his past actions will soon catch up with him. His quiet life is disrupted when a series of mysterious events and threats i...

*** Original and Unabridged Content. Made available by CLASSIC COLLECTION 600.***Synopsis:First serialized in Punch magazine in 1845, and officially published in book form in 1846, Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures presents a collection of 37 lectures delivered by Mrs. Caudle to her husband as a means of reproach for his trivial infractions. Also, the author marvelously incorporates typical elements responsible for disagreements between spouses including the antipathetic mothe...

Living in a Time of Dying is a spiritual manifesto for our times. It undertakes the sobering task of inviting us to feel the full weight of not only the inevitability of death, but the impending collapse of our human civilization, as evidenced through the social, psychospiritual, and ecological crises that we face in the 21st century on this planet Earth. Written for all those struggling with grief and fear about the future of our world, it offers a deeply poignant and compassiona...

Unlock your potential as a confident, impactful communicator with Scholars Speak: A Motivational Guide to a Monumental Mouthpiece. Co-authored by Cory Brazier, William Douglas, and S. R. Williams I, this comprehensive guide offers an inspiring journey into the art of public speaking. Whether you're looking to overcome your fear of speaking, refine your skills, or build a powerful personal brand, this book provides the tools and strategies to help you succeed. Through a blend of motivationa...

New versions of Shakespeare’s history plays from director and translator Douglas Langworthy.In his three Henry VI plays, Shakespeare tackles the infamous Wars of the Roses and the fall of the House of Lancaster. In this translation of Henry VI, Part 3, Douglas Langworthy concludes the trilogy, tracking the final downfall of Henry VI and the rise of the House of York. Langworthy’s translation takes a deep dive into the language of Shakespeare. With a fine-t...

Songs of Innocence and of Experience is a collection of 45 poems by English poet William Blake. Songs of Innocence is the first part of the collection and appeared in 1789 with engraved illustrations by Blake. The second part, Songs of Experience, also illustrated, was added in 1794 when Blake published the whole under the full title of Songs of Innocence and Experience Showing the Two Contrary States of the Human Soul. The categories of innocence and experience are states of mind and ways...