![]() ![]() ![]() A variety of data is presented in support of the hypothesis, which helps explain crime rate trends in the United States 1947-1974 as a byproduct of changes in such variables as labor force participation and single-adult households.ĭata from a national survey are used to examine the relationship between marginality and criminal victimization among the homeless. In particular, we hypothesize that the dispersion of activities away from households and families increases the opportunity for crime and thus generates higher crime rates. Human ecological theory facilitates an investigation into the way in which social structure produces this convergence, hence allowing illegal activities to feed upon the legal activities of everyday life. Most criminal acts require convergence in space and time of likely offenders, suitable targets and the absence of capable guardians against crime. Rather than emphasizing the characteristics of offenders, with this approach we concentrate upon the circumstances in which they carry out predatory criminal acts. In this paper we present a "routine activity approach" for analyzing crime rate trends and cycles. ![]()
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![]() And now he must consider: If one’s singular tragedy has already hit, what happens when more misfortune strikes? But as Ezra dives into his new studies, new friendships, and new love, he learns that some people, like books, are easy to misread. Together, Ezra and Cassidy discover flash mobs, buried treasure, and a poodle that might just be the reincarnation of Jay Gatsby. Cassidy is unlike anyone Ezra’s ever met-achingly effortless and fiercely intelligent. ![]() No longer a front-runner for Homecoming King, Ezra finds himself at the table of misfits, where he encounters new girl Cassidy Thorpe. His particular tragedy waited until he was primed to lose it all: In one spectacular night, a reckless driver shatters Ezra’s knee, his athletic career, and his social life. Golden boy Ezra Faulkner believes everyone has a tragedy waiting for them-a single encounter after which everything that really matters will happen. ![]() ![]() ![]() I’ve talked and prayed with him and each time I’ve been struck with his sincerity, humility and genuine desire to make a difference in people’s lives for the glory of God. ![]() In addition to our exchanging a lot of texts, I’ve spent time with Nick in three locations, including our home. (He’s pictured here with his wonderful wife Tori and their adorable daughter Lily.) Part of what I love is that he has learned great life lessons not just from his success, but his failures. I consider Nick a good friend, and I respect but do not idolize him. I loved this book, which has excellent stories, honesty, and life lessons from a brother in Christ who is the real deal. As of this Sunday it will debut at #5 on the New York Times Best Sellers list! With Josh Cooley’s able help, Nick has told his story in a unique and memorable way that can be enjoyed by avid football fans and not so avid ones. ![]() Recently Nick’s new book Believe It: My Journey of Success, Failure and Overcoming the Odds, was released. (See my past blog on Nick and Case Keenum, as well as some of Nick’s Eagles teammates who know and love Jesus.) Of the many fine young men I’ve gotten to know through the ministry of Pro Athletes Outreach (PAO), quarterback Nick Foles stands out as one of those most serious in his Christian faith. ![]() ![]() ![]() Despite its awards, however, that attention was not always positive. The story awaited the Virginia-born Styron, who translated the historical record into a popular medium that commanded the full attention of the reading public and the national media. ![]() Although it played a crucial role in shaping perceptions of the event around the central figure of Turner, the pamphlet itself only reached a small portion of the reading public. Gray,” a pamphlet published shortly after Turner’s trial and execution in November 1831. (A slave named Gabriel conspired to revolt in 1800, but his plans were discovered before he could carry them out.) The historical Nat Turner, in turn, is largely the product of “The Confessions of Nat Turner, as fully and voluntarily made to Thomas R. ![]() The title character is based on the historical Nat Turner, a slave preacher and self-styled prophet who, in August 1831, led the only successful slave revolt in Virginia’s history, which in just twelve hours left fifty-five white people in Southampton County dead. ![]() The Confessions of Nat Turner, a novel by William Styron, was published in 1967 and won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1968. ![]() ![]() ![]() Beliefs based on selected Christian teachings, strongly believe the apocalypse is imminent. ![]() The Order: Apocalyptic New Religious Movement. But the doctrines, practices, punishment techniques (very extreme at times) and experiences of ‘Delilah’, her sisters, “Salome’ and ‘Magdalene’, and The Order in this novel, are inspired by academic research collected on ‘unorthodox’ and extreme New Religious Movements. ‘Heart Recaptured’ is a work of fiction, and as such, some situations have been exaggerated. This novel very heavily focuses on the concept of ‘Brainwashing’, and how coercive persuasion can impact victims’ lives. The female protagonist in this novel, ‘Delilah’, endures situations inspired by survivors of such groups. ![]() Here’s to the rest of the Hangmen Series… It’s gonna be a wild ride!Īs with the first novel in this series, ‘It Ain’t Me, Babe’, ‘Heart Recaptured’, was inspired by the testimonies of ex-members from several New Religious Movements, Cults and Sects and the leaders that abused the power they had over their members-especially the women. ![]() Without your unwavering support and campaigning for more from our favorite men in leather, Heart Recaptured would never have been. ![]() ![]() ![]() The charter, with its unusual clause, was successfully passed. Burr had added a clause into the charter that would allow the directors of the Manhattan Company to start a bank with excess capital not needed by the water company. In 1799, Hamilton and Burr presented a charter for the governor's signature that would provide clean water to New York City residents through a private company, the Manhattan Company. And the two men who led the charge were none other than Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. ![]() But it wasn't until an outbreak of yellow fever reached its peak in 1798, that a group of people decided to take action. Unsanitary conditions prompted concern about the spread of disease. Most New Yorkers had no easy access to clean water. By the end of the 18th century, there were close to 60,000 people living in New York City. Rachel: You might be surprised to find out that JPMorgan Chase began by supplying water to Lower Manhattan. ![]() ![]() Written for an ensemble cast of seven (but suitable for a cast of dozens), it will appeal to amateur drama groups as a glorious celebration of one of the nation's most beloved books, and a brilliant dissection of the enduring quirks of our small island. ![]() Tim Whitnall's hilarious stage adaptation was first produced at the Watermill Theatre, Newbury, in 2023. Can it be true? Is he really starting to feel at home?īill Bryson's smash-hit memoir Notes from a Small Island spent three years in The Sunday Times bestseller list, sold over two million copies, and was voted the book which best represents the UK. As Bill travels the length and breadth of Britain, through villages with names like Titsey and Little Dribbling, something strange starts to happen. He intends to conquer the whole of the island, like Caesar attempted before him.īut Caesar didn't have to deal with counterpanes, kippers, Cadbury's Curly Wurlies, or Mrs Smegma the landlady's eccentric house rules. It's 1973, and a young man from Des Moines, Iowa, has arrived on the ferry at Dover. Before New York Times bestselling author Bill Bryson wrote The Road to Little Dribbling, he took this delightfully irreverent. ![]() ![]() ![]() She lives for the day when she can return to Warwick and rescue her sister, Ruby, from the queen's clutches.Amidst his royal testing on the Isle of Outcasts, Prince Mikkel of Scania has kept his identity a secret. ![]() Pearl finds refuge on the Isle of Outcasts among criminals and misfits, disguising her face with a veil so no one recognizes her. A princess rejected and hunted by her mother, and a prince who lives as a shunned outcast.Princess Pearl flees for her life after her mother, Queen Margery, tries to have her killed during a hunting expedition. ![]() In a land where being the fairest maiden is a curse. A princess rejected and hunted by her mother, and a prince who lives as a shunned outcast.Princess Pearl flees for her life after her mother, Queen Margery, tries to have her killed during a hu. ![]() ![]() ![]() I don't expect all authors to get it completely right, but I do expect someone who spent time around blind people not to get it THIS wrong. As a blind person myself, I have mixed emotions about blind people portrayed in literature and movies. I am just sorry that she cut her teeth on this book. What about Annalie Gernert’s performance did you like? Author Rachel DeWoskin does an excellent job of portraying Emmas raw emotions, her frustrations, fears, and overwhelming sense of loss never to see her. And taking Spark to school? Her behavior in this regard both shows her immaturity and could cause damage to ACTUAL blind high school students who have guide dogs. I didn't like Emma's pity parties (I would never drive a car, have a job, get married, lose my virginity.") While there are moments of this in every blind person's life, I found that she used this as an excuse. I liked some of the humour, as well as the descriptions of some of the adjustments that Emma had to go through. I think the story had potential, though perhaps it might have been more effective if Emma had been born blind, rather than (like most fiction involving blind characters) an accident caused her blindness. What did you like best about Blind? What did you like least? ![]() ![]() ![]() Usually, we only do audiobooks in the car but once we got into the story, the boys would ask to listen to it everyday. John McDonough, the narrator, is absolutely fantastic. The audiobook for Silverwing is over 6 hours long, and the next two books in the series were even longer (9 hours!). Our free borrows ran out, but we still had Silverwing….so that’s what we listened to. ![]() Naturally, the book was replaced by yet another Boxcar Children mystery (always a favorite in our family) and only by chance did we give Silverwing a second shot. I didn’t pay much attention and the boys seemed bored. We started the first book (as an audiobook in the car) and nobody seemed into it. Why have I never heard of these? Why isn’t there a Silverwing World right next to Harry Potter World in Orlando? It is seriously THAT GOOD! ![]() The Silverwing Series by Kenneth Oppel did that. Every once in a while, we run across a book that just blows me away. ![]() |