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"Riveting, inspiring, at times hard to believe but utterly true...it gives some measure of hope in these rancorous times." -- John Grisham How a bomb-making white supremacist, once called "the most dangerous man in Mississippi," met Jesus in prison and emerged a committed advocate for Christian...

Die Geschichte eines tiefgreifenden Vertrauensbruchs: Eine "Zäsur in der Kirchengeschichte" - so bewertet der Historiker Thomas Großbölting den weltweiten sexuellen Missbrauch in der katholischen Kirche. In diesem Buch zeichnet er die Geschichte von Betroffenen, Tätern und Vertuschern des Missbrauchsskandals nach und analysiert die fatalen kirchlichen Strukturen, die die Taten ermöglichten. Das Buch ist damit das erste historische Sachbuch zum Thema, das Gesamtbild eines der erschütterndsten Kapitel der Kirchengeschichte und ein Anstoß für die Zukunft.

When Rob decides the family needs to get away for the summer Jess is not convinced—won't all the things they're escaping be waiting for them on their return? But the kids are thrilled, and before long their idyllic little cottage, the sea air, and the feel of skin sticky from sun-cream, lollies and sand, begins to work its magic. Jess allows herself to sink into the holiday vibes—the family even make holiday friends. As the summer heat intensifies Jess—ever vigilant—unearths a secret—a problem she's sure she can help solve. 

Human beings have been battling one another since time immemorial. But why war and terrorism? Why are men almost always the killers, and why are war and sex so inextricably linked? Why do we kill members of our own species intentionally, when few other animals do so?

Ava Thomas knew leaving was the right decision. Trapped and manipulated in her relationship, and after yet another violent beating whilst she was pregnant, Ava was helped to a women's refuge with her children. Listening to the stories of other women there, Ava began thinking back to where it all started to go wrong. Brought up by a mother who never loved her, Ava sought that missing care and warmth elsewhere. Running away to her father's home as a teenager, she thought she might finally be safe. But after being abused by her own brother, she was thrown out onto the streets.

Fred Guttenberg, who lost his beloved daughter Jaime in the 2018 Parkland school shooting, and international gun policy consultant Thomas Gabor team up in American Carnage to dismantle some of the most common myths about guns and gun violence.

An investigation into the deaths of six Aboriginal women and the police responses that left families reeling 'If you think it's hard being a white woman in Australia, try being a black woman.' These were the words that set a team of journalists at the Adelaide Advertiser on an investigation into...

Spanning murder cases from the beginning of the 20th century to today, this is a must-hear for fans of true crime and will also be compelling to mystery and thriller listeners. The contributors include Harold Schechter, Katherine Ramsland, Carol Anne Davis, Burl Barer, and other leading writers in this genre. Each of the 17 contributors draws on his or her own strengths, backgrounds, interests, and research skills to describe, in a vivid narrative, not only the facts of each notorious case but also the terrible emotions and macabre circumstances surrounding the crimes.

Genudgivelse af Kristian Ditlev Jensens 12 år gamle rystende beretning om pædofili set fra ofrets synsvinkel, forsynet med et ca. 50 sider langt, nyt efterskrift, hvori han fortæller, hvad der er sket siden udgivelsen i 2001. Som ni-årig blev forfatteren krænket seksuelt, og overgrebene fortsatte i tre år, uden at familien greb ind og stoppede dem.