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The Birth of the State Police

Coal Strikes, Politics, and the Creation of the Pennsylvania State Constabulary

by Willard M. Oliver ...

On May 2, 1905, Pennsylvania Governor Samuel W. Pennypacker signed the bill that created the Pennsylvania State Police, America's first modern state police agency. This action soon led to every other state in the nation, save Hawaii, adopting their own.After decades of bloodshed and violence centered on Pennsylvania's coal mines and the late 19th century struggles between labor and capital, the ... Read more

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On May 2, 1905, Pennsylvania Governor Samuel W. Pennypacker signed the bill that created the Pennsylvania State Police, America's first modern state police agency. This action soon led to every other state in the nation, save Hawaii, adopting their own.After decades of bloodshed and violence centered on Pennsylvania's coal mines and the late 19th century struggles between labor and capital, the
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Robert E. Howard

The Life and Times of a Texas Author

by Willard M. Oliver ...

Robert E. Howard (19061936) is most widely known today as the creator of Conan the Cimmerian, more popularly referred to as Conan the Barbarian. However, he also wrote across a wide array of genres for the pulp magazines of the 1920s and 1930s, including westerns, sports stories (boxing), adventures, supernatural horror, and even humor. Howard also created many other popular characters such as ... Read more

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Robert E. Howard (19061936) is most widely known today as the creator of Conan the Cimmerian, more popularly referred to as Conan the Barbarian. However, he also wrote across a wide array of genres for the pulp magazines of the 1920s and 1930s, including westerns, sports stories (boxing), adventures, supernatural horror, and even humor. Howard also created many other popular characters such as
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Killing the President

Assassinations, Attempts, and Rumored Attempts on U.S. Commanders-in-Chief

by Willard M. Oliver, Nancy E. Marion ...

This book offers an analysis of every American presidential assassination and various attempted assassinations, examining the events surrounding each event and the people involved.The assassinations and attempted assassinations of American presidents were pivotal events that reverberated throughout the nation, even in cases where the murder was botched. The individuals behind each plot are often ... Read more

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This book offers an analysis of every American presidential assassination and various attempted assassinations, examining the events surrounding each event and the people involved.The assassinations and attempted assassinations of American presidents were pivotal events that reverberated throughout the nation, even in cases where the murder was botched. The individuals behind each plot are often
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The Boston Police Strike of 1919

Politics, Riots, and the Fight for Unionization

by Willard M. Oliver ...

At 5:45 p.m. on September 9, 1919, Boston was effectively without a police force, leaving the city victim to four days of crime, looting, and violence. Ordered to disband their newly organized police union, the officers voted to walk off their posts in protest, leading to the greatest tragedy in American policing: the Boston Police Strike of 1919.This is a compelling account of the historical ... Read more

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At 5:45 p.m. on September 9, 1919, Boston was effectively without a police force, leaving the city victim to four days of crime, looting, and violence. Ordered to disband their newly organized police union, the officers voted to walk off their posts in protest, leading to the greatest tragedy in American policing: the Boston Police Strike of 1919.This is a compelling account of the historical
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The Birth of the FBI

Teddy Roosevelt, the Secret Service, and the Fight Over America's Premier Law Enforcement Agency

by Willard M. Oliver ...

Most people believe the Federal Bureau of Investigation began under J. Edgar Hoover in the 1920s or 1930s. Many also naturally assume it was developed for the express purpose of fighting crime. However, the reality is very different.The reality is it began years earlier, in 1908, under President Theodore Roosevelt. In The Birth of the FBI: Teddy Roosevelt, the Secret Service, and the Fight Over ... Read more

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Most people believe the Federal Bureau of Investigation began under J. Edgar Hoover in the 1920s or 1930s. Many also naturally assume it was developed for the express purpose of fighting crime. However, the reality is very different.The reality is it began years earlier, in 1908, under President Theodore Roosevelt. In The Birth of the FBI: Teddy Roosevelt, the Secret Service, and the Fight Over
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The Birth of the FBI

Teddy Roosevelt, the Secret Service, and the Fight Over America's Premier Law Enforcement Agency

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Most people believe the Federal Bureau of Investigation began under J. Edgar Hoover in the 1920s or 1930s. Many also naturally assume it was developed for the express purpose of fighting crime. However, the reality is very different.The reality is it began years earlier, in 1908, under President Theodore Roosevelt. In The Birth of the FBI, Willard Oliver details the political fight that led to the ... Read more

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Most people believe the Federal Bureau of Investigation began under J. Edgar Hoover in the 1920s or 1930s. Many also naturally assume it was developed for the express purpose of fighting crime. However, the reality is very different.The reality is it began years earlier, in 1908, under President Theodore Roosevelt. In The Birth of the FBI, Willard Oliver details the political fight that led to the
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Killing Congress

Assassinations, Attempted Assassinations and Other Violence against Members of Congress

by Nancy E. Marion, Willard Oliver ...

Since Congress was established in 1789, seven members have been assassinated and several others have been the victims of attempted assassinations or other acts of violence. Additionally, eight members of Congress have died while serving in Congress in other ways. These incidents have taken place throughout the existence of the United States and have a wide variety of interesting causes. In Killing ... Read more

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Since Congress was established in 1789, seven members have been assassinated and several others have been the victims of attempted assassinations or other acts of violence. Additionally, eight members of Congress have died while serving in Congress in other ways. These incidents have taken place throughout the existence of the United States and have a wide variety of interesting causes. In Killing
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Elsie Venner (Unabridged)

by Oliver Wendell Holmes ...

Narrated by Willard Smith, Brittany Girton, Jackie Freeman ...

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In the quaint New England town of Rockland, a peculiar child is born. Elsie Venner, with her piercing gaze and enigmatic nature, captivates the hearts of all who encounter her. But beneath her charming exterior lies a sinister secret—a venomous bite that leaves its victims paralyzed and helpless. As Elsie grows into a young woman, her true nature becomes increasingly apparent. The townsfolk, torn ... Read more

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In the quaint New England town of Rockland, a peculiar child is born. Elsie Venner, with her piercing gaze and enigmatic nature, captivates the hearts of all who encounter her. But beneath her charming exterior lies a sinister secret—a venomous bite that leaves its victims paralyzed and helpless. As Elsie grows into a young woman, her true nature becomes increasingly apparent. The townsfolk, torn
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Introduction to Criminal Justice

A Balanced Approach

by Brian K. Payne, Willard M. Oliver, Nancy E. Marion ...

"Very thorough text that makes great use of high-profile cases to engage students and foster a passion for criminal justice."—Patricia Ahmed, South Dakota State UniversityIntroduction to Criminal Justice, Second Edition, provides students with balanced, comprehensive, and up-to-date coverage of all aspects of the criminal justice system. Authors Brian K. Payne, Willard M. Oliver, and Nancy E. ... Read more

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"Very thorough text that makes great use of high-profile cases to engage students and foster a passion for criminal justice."—Patricia Ahmed, South Dakota State UniversityIntroduction to Criminal Justice, Second Edition, provides students with balanced, comprehensive, and up-to-date coverage of all aspects of the criminal justice system. Authors Brian K. Payne, Willard M. Oliver, and Nancy E.
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Confronting the Presidents

No Spin Assessments from Washington to Biden

by Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard ...

Series series Bill O'Reilly's Confronting Series
Instant #1 New York Times and USA Today nonfiction bestseller!Every American president, from Washington to Biden: Their lives, policies, foibles, and legacies, assessed with clear-eyed authority and wit.Authors of the acclaimed Killing books, the #1 bestselling narrative history series in the world, Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard begin a new direction with Confronting the Presidents.From ... Read more

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Instant #1 New York Times and USA Today nonfiction bestseller!Every American president, from Washington to Biden: Their lives, policies, foibles, and legacies, assessed with clear-eyed authority and wit.Authors of the acclaimed Killing books, the #1 bestselling narrative history series in the world, Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard begin a new direction with Confronting the Presidents.From
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE: An Overview of the System

by Adam J. McKee ...

This book provides an overview of the criminal justice system of the United States. It is intended to provide the introductory student a concise yet balanced introduction to the workings of the legal system as well as policing, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice. Six chapters, each divided into five sections, provide the reader a consistent, comfortable format as well as providing the ... Read more

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This book provides an overview of the criminal justice system of the United States. It is intended to provide the introductory student a concise yet balanced introduction to the workings of the legal system as well as policing, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice. Six chapters, each divided into five sections, provide the reader a consistent, comfortable format as well as providing the
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Medgar and Myrlie

Medgar Evers and the Love Story That Awakened America

by Joy-Ann Reid ...

#1 New York Times BestsellerNAACP Image Award WinnerFrom Joy-Ann Reid, a triumphant work of social justice biography that repositions slain Civil Rights pioneer Medgar Evers at the heart of America's struggle for freedom, and celebrates Myrlie Evers's extraordinary activism after her husband's assassination in the driveway of their Mississippi home.“Medgar Evers deserves a place alongside Malcolm ... Read more

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#1 New York Times BestsellerNAACP Image Award WinnerFrom Joy-Ann Reid, a triumphant work of social justice biography that repositions slain Civil Rights pioneer Medgar Evers at the heart of America's struggle for freedom, and celebrates Myrlie Evers's extraordinary activism after her husband's assassination in the driveway of their Mississippi home.“Medgar Evers deserves a place alongside Malcolm
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