Название: Anatomy of Innocence: Testimonies of the Wrongfully Convicted
Автор: Laura Caldwell
Издательство: Liveright
Год: 2017
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 13 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Recalling the great muckrakers of the past, an outraged team of America’s best-selling writers unite to confront the disasters of wrongful convictions. Wrongful convictions, long regarded as statistical anomalies in an otherwise sound justice system, now appear with frightening regularity. But few people understand just how or why they happen and, more important, the immeasurable consequences that often haunt the lucky few who are acquitted, years after they are proven innocent. Now, in this groundbreaking anthology, fourteen exonerated inmates narrate their stories to a roster of high-profile mystery and thriller writers—including Lee Child, Sara Paretsky, Laurie R. King, Jan Burke and S. J. Rozan—while another exoneree’s case is explored in a previously unpublished essay by legendary playwright Arthur Miller.

Название: Caste: Its 20Th Century Avatar
Автор: M. N. Srinivas
Издательство: Penguin
Год: 1996
Формат: PDF
Размер: 50 Мб
Язык: английский / English

As India attempted to modernize in the decades after Independence, the issue of caste became overwhelmingly significant in the political, economic and social spheres. This anthology, edited and introduced by M. N. Srinivas, one of India's most eminent sociologists, explores the influence of caste and its evolution into the major indicator of identity it has become today. The essays in this volume, each authored by an expert on the subject, include an appraisal of the role women play in perpetuating caste; the relationship between caste and the economy, and between caste and Hinduism. Other contributions review the backward caste movement in Tamil Nadu; the power struggles between backward castes in UP and Bihar; observations on caste among Muslims and Christians in India; the issue of job reservations; and an assessment of the Mandal Commission Report."

Название: DK Eyewitness Road Trips Australia (2022)
Автор: DK Eyewitness
Издательство: DK Eyewitness
Год: 2022
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 95 Мб
Язык: английский / English

With its ever-changing landscapes, Australia is the perfect destination for a leisurely road trip. It's yours to explore with Road Trips Australia, our redesigned and newly updated guide containing 22 drives across the country, from the coastal roads of the southwest to the red-dirt tracks of the outback. Packed with insider tips and information, this easy-to-use guide reveals Australia at its best: spectacular sights, hidden gems and authentic local experiences. We've also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak. DK Eyewitness Road Trips Australia is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime.

Название: Go Here Instead: The Alternative Travel List
Автор: DK Eyewitness
Издательство: DK Eyewitness
Год: 2022
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 46 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Bursting with beautiful photography, this alternative bucket list takes some of the world's best-known sights, experiences and destinations – everything from over-visited national parks to crowded museums – and reveals more than 100 fascinating alternatives. Planning a trip to Rome’s Colosseum? Why not try the ancient amphitheatre in Nîmes instead. A visit to the Grand Canyon is on everyone’s bucket list – but how about adding Namibia’s spectacular Fish River Canyon to yours? And while Japan’s cherry blossoms are hard to beat, the seasonal display of hydrangeas in the Azores is just as beautiful.

Название: Eyewitness Top 10 Crete (2022)
Автор: DK Eyewitness
Издательство: DK Eyewitness
Год: 2022
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 47 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Home to the ancient Minoan ruins of Knossos, the largest of Greece's islands also offers abundant other attractions – think charming towns, stunning resorts and palm-shaded beaches. Make the most of your trip to this enchanting island with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Crete has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about. We’ve also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Crete is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime.

Название: Eyewitness Top 10 Normandy (2022)
Автор: DK Eyewitness
Издательство: DK Eyewitness
Год: 2022
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 40 Мб
Язык: английский / English

A treasure trove of historic sights, picture-postcard villages and scenic beaches, Normandy is one of France’s most enticing regions. Make the most of your trip to this bucolic area with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Normandy has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Normandy is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime.

Название: Furnishing Eternity: A Father, a Son, a Coffin, and a Measure of Life
Автор: David Giffels
Издательство: Scribner
Год: 2018
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 11 Мб
Язык: английский / English

“A lifetime’s worth of workbench philosophy in a heartfelt memoir about the connection between a father and son” (Kirkus Reviews)—the acclaimed author of The Hard Way on Purpose confronts mortality, survives loss, and finds resilience through an unusual woodworking project—constructing, with his father, his own coffin. David Giffels grew up fascinated by his father’s dusty, tool-strewn workshop and the countless creations it inspired. So when he enlisted his eighty-one-year-old dad to help him build his own casket, he thought of it mostly as an opportunity to sharpen his woodworking skills and to spend time together. But the unexpected deaths of his mother and, a year later, his best friend, coupled with the dawning realization that his father wouldn’t be around forever for such offbeat adventures—and neither would he—led to a harsh confrontation with mortality and loss.

Название: Survival of the Fastest: Weed, Speed, and the 1980s Drug Scandal that Shocked the Sports World
Автор: Randy Lanier
Издательство: Hachette Books
Год: 2022
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 46 Мб
Язык: английский / English

The high-octane, Seabiscuit-meets-Scarface story of how Randy Lanier became a 1980s international sports star, soaring through the ranks of car racing while holding a dark secret: he was also one of the biggest pot smugglers in American history. As a kid, Randy Lanier dreamed of achieving four-wheel glory at the Indianapolis 500, but knew he’d never be able to afford the most expensive sport on earth. That all changed when he bought a speedboat and began smuggling pot from the Bahamas. Fueled by what would become a historically massive smuggling operation, he started racing cars and became an overnight sensation. For Randy and his teammates, money was no object, and bigger hauls meant faster cars. At every event they attended, they were behind the wheel of the best machinery, flaunting their secret in front of huge crowds and live television cameras.

Название: A Guide to America’s National Heritage Areas: A Guide to the Nation's New Kind of National Park
Автор: Robert Manning
Издательство: Globe Pequot
Год: 2022
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 69 Мб
Язык: английский / English

There are fifty-five National Heritage Areas scattered across the US and they continue to grow in number and diversity. Though they’re not officially national parks, their conservation, education, and recreation related objectives echo those of the national parks: to conserve nationally significant natural and cultural landscapes and to make them available to the public for purposes of education, recreation, and sustainable tourism-related economic development. But the methods of achieving these objectives are different—very different—than those used in the national parks. While both national parks and NHAs are established by Congress, national parks are conventionally large areas of public land that are owned and managed by the National Park Service (NPS).

Название: The Complete SAS Survival Manual
Автор: Barry Davies
Издательство: Skyhorse
Год: 2011
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 32 Мб
Язык: английский / English

The essential survival training of the British Special Air Service—with 360 color illustrations—on shelter, fire, foraging, hunting, and more. Whether you are a sportsman, survivalist, prepper, or hiker, it’s good to be prepared for emergencies, and no one is more prepared than the warriors of the SAS. He says the changes of survial are always good, as long as you stay camp and think clearly. To stay alive you need air, water, food, health, and shelter. The knowledge he offers in his book just might help you survive whatever hostile environment you might encounter.