The concept of implicit bias – the idea that the unconscious mind might hold and use negative evaluations of social groups that cannot be documented via explicit measures of prejudice – is a hot topic in the social and behavioral sciences. It has also become a part of popular culture, while interventions to reduce implicit bias have been introduced in police forces, educational settings, and workplaces. Yet researchers still have much to understand about this phenomenon. Bringing together ...

There’s just something about Texas … May you have as much fun with these ten tales of murder and deception as I did, and may you remember them long afterward. As Carl Sandberg said, “Texas is a blend of valor and swagger.” So are these stories.—from the Foreword by JOHN M. FLOYDA Perfect Gift For Mystery Lovers!Welcome to the second anthology by the chapter members of Sisters In Crime North Dallas. The city of Dallas and ...

Medical ethics draws upon methods from a wide array of disciplines, including anthropology, economics, epidemiology, health services research, history, law, medicine, nursing, philosophy, psychology, sociology, and theology.In this influential book, outstanding scholars in medical ethics bring these many methods together in one place to be systematically described, critiqued, and challenged. Newly revised and updated chapters in this second edition include philosophy, religion and ...

The Lagniappe Saga continues in book three, CASH. With Joe and Ava together again, they no longer worried about him returning to Vietnam. They are concentrated on Ava's pregnancy and work. Their business begins to steamroll. In addition, they are offered a surprisingly complex and dangerous contract from one of the departments of the Federal Government. If they can live through it, it will provide them with piles of CASH and open the door for them to enter a world controlled by drug cartel...

The Redondo Beach Police Department dates to May 9, 1892, when Marshall S. Rogers was appointed as the city�s first marshal. One of the first city ordinances prohibited the discharge of firearms within city limits and provided the option for hiring of a deputy �if needed.� He was needed, of course, as the city would grow into a major West Coast resort by the 1920s. The department adapted through the changes brought on by the Depression, World War II, and the postwar boom, serving and prote...

This book provides a detailed examination of the life and legal legacy of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, including a discussion of the many legal cases in which he was involved.Thurgood Marshall was the first African American Supreme Court Justice. As a lawyer, he won the Supreme Court Case Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka that integrated all public schools in the United States. But Marshall's contributions extend far beyond significantly ad...

At 2 a.m., I don't sleep. I reflect. I relive. I write my unfinished stories. I create my own delulu.

This leadership training Boot Camp involves a careful examination of the principles of church leadership. These characteristics should be found in all churches, but unfortunately, many of our church leaders lack true leadership skills. The lack of true leadership prevents the church from moving forward. The Kingdom of God needs “moving forward” churches now during this day and age like it’s never needed them before! People in every community are looking for something real and genuine. They...

Provides an invaluable source for students as well as academics on the current condition of African Americans, highlighting disparities throughout an array of social, economic, and political areas.African Americans comprise approximately 12 percent of the population of the United States—a sizable proportion. Yet African Americans are incarcerated at rates disproportionate to their overall population in the United States. By examining a wide range of socioeconomic t...

With all of the progress African Americans have made, they still face many risks that threaten the entire race or place segments in jeopardy of survival. This work examines the widespread problem and suggests solutions.This two-volume set examines the issues and policies that put African Americans at risk in our culture today, utilizing the most recent research from scholars in the field to provide not only objective, encyclopedic information, but also varying view...

What happens when an unbreakable bond with a dog transforms into a life-altering crusade?In this evocative and heart-rending memoir, lawyer Michelle Stark's world is turned upside down when she welcomes what she believes to be the perfect purebred dog into her life, only to be confronted with heartbreaking health issues. As Michelle embarks on a tireless quest to uncover the truth behind her beloved pet's suffering, she stumbles upon some disturbing revelations a...

Why have multiple mega-church leaders—Ted Haggard and Bishop Eddie Long, for example—committed acts of sexual misconduct? This book discusses the reasons in depth and examines how these acts are impacting the future of megachurches.Mega-churches—churches with congregations that number in the thousands of worshippers—are growing in popularity in America and around the world. Shockingly, a growing number of megachurch leaders have committed acts of sexual misconduct....