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Reveals the secrets, the scandals, and the betrayals behind some of America's wealthiest families, including the Kennedys, the Onassises, the Disneys, Howard Hughes, the Guccis, the Guggenheims, and others. Original.

This book provides the most accessible and up-to-date account of the origins and development of the Probation Service in England and Wales, from its origins in the nineteenth century up to the plans for the service outlined by the Conservative/Liberal Democrat government.

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.

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.

This is an account of the main developments in the process of European integration. It provides coverage of theory, history, member states, institutions and policies, drawing on academic debates including issues of legitimacy and globalisation.