Long before the Supreme Court ruled that impoverished defendants in criminal cases have a right to free counsel, Philadelphia’s public defenders were working to ensure fair trials for all. In 1934, when penniless defendants were routinely railroaded through the courts without ever seeing a lawyer, Philadelphia attorney Francis Fisher Kane helped create the Voluntary Defender Association, supported by charity and free from political interference, to represent poor people accused of crime.

Fractography in Failure Analysis of Polymers provides a practical guide to the science of fractography and its application in the failure analysis of plastic components. In addition to a brief background on the theory of fractography, the authors discuss the various fractographic tools and techniques used to identify key fracture characteristics. Case studies are included for a wide range of polymer types, applications, and failure modes, as well as best practice guidelines enabling engine...

At the heart of Christian ethics is the biblical commandment to love God and to love one's neighbor as oneself. But what is the meaning of love? Scholars have wrestled with this question since the recording of the Christian gospels, and in recent decades teachers and students of Christian ethics have engaged in vigorous debates about appropriate interpretations and implications of this critical norm.In Love and Christian Ethics, nearly two dozen leading experts analyze and...

The Campaigns of US Marines in World War II is an expansive anthology that captures the heroic and tumultuous undertakings of the United States Marines during one of history's most pivotal conflicts. This collection meticulously assembles a variety of narratives that highlight not only strategic and military prowess but also the human experience amidst the chaos of war. Through an array of literary styles that include analytical essays, introspective memoirs, and detailed battle reports, t...

In the collective anthology, *United States Marines in World War II*, the reader is invited to explore the varied and integral roles played by the United States Marine Corps during one of history's most pivotal conflicts. The collection showcases a diversity of literary styles ranging from personal narratives to detailed historical analyses, each piece contributing to a robust tapestry of the Marines' experiences and strategic impacts across various campaigns. This compendium offers a pano...

A collection of essays providing insights into new directions in rhetorical historyKathleen J. Turner’s 1998 multicontributor volume Doing Rhetorical History: Concepts and Cases quickly became a foundational text in the field, and the studies in the book have served as an important roadmap for scholars undertaking such scholarship. In the decades since its publication, developments in rhetorical-historical research, engaged scholarship, and academ...

The world we live in today has digitalized to an unimaginable extent, where the old school ideas have merged well with the newer technologies. Launched in 2008, Evernote was one such addition to the technological world that was met with immense appreciation and soon gained popularity, where people could document their lives as they happened. Evernote made life easier, as with the incorporation of the latest technologies in line with the needs of the customers, a load of information...

According to what people say, Kindle Fire HD is one of the best tablets you can own. This great piece of hardware is ideal to enjoy a movie with family and friends and you can also take it along to your business meetings. Kindle Fire HD can be used for everything – entertainment, reading, business, you name it.Well, a lot has been said about the tablet and it’s now time to explore Kindle’s Appstore for Android. The wide selection of apps available for your device in this store can ...

With the Kitsune and the demons gone from Snowfelt. The humans enter the virgin territory of turning on one another. With Hikaru Takeda and her clan stuck in the middle.

Chased by a dangerous creature from reader's POV. A second person narrative horror story for my readers

Bound by King Solomon, a group of chaotic beings are forced to grant the wishes of mortals. But one of them plans to be free at any cost.

A former Ford Foundation director takes a critical look at the role of for-profit companies in philanthropy—and exposes the troubling risks and downsides.A new movement is afoot that promises to save the world by bringing the magic of the market to philanthropy. Nonprofits should be run like businesses, its adherents say, and businesses can find new sources of revenue by marketing goods and services that benefit society. What could be wrong with that?Plenty...