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First published in 1959, this is the autobiography of one of the greatest authorities ever on forensic medicine, who was a contemporary and, from time to time, a courtroom opponent of Sir Bernard Spilsbury. The author describes his early days in New Zealand, his days in Edinburgh and his First World War experiences in Egypt. In 1928 he returned to Edinburgh as Professor of Forensic Medicine and, from his unique knowledge and experience, wrote brilliant chapters in the annals of the British courts until his retirement in 1953. A gripping account of baffling murders solved in the laboratories by the greatest pathologist of our time. “The autobiography of a British expert in forensic medicine and ballistics and medico-legal testimony is a thoroughly absorbing book for those whose special interest is in true crime material [...] There’s humanity, humor and charm in the telling and followers of criminology should be pleased with this addition.”—Kirkus Review

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Mara’s son is a Harmonic prodigy, his power and skill well beyond what his years can account for. When he loses control during a rite of passage, she suspects there’s more to it than just his own power. Something sinister lurks inside her son’s song, and she may not be able to save him.

The road to Jericho was fraught with peril. According to one of Jesus' most powerful stories, a man traveling that road was set upon by thieves, robbed, beaten and left to die. Respectable people passed by on the other side. But at great risk and cost to himself, a neighborly stranger stopped to lend aid. So too is modern life filled with criminals, victims, the uninvolved and the few willing to make a difference. One man has made this story his life calling, to minister to all those he encounters on life's difficult road. That man is the Rev. Dr. J. Alfred Smith Sr.The story of the Rev. Dr. J. Alfred Smith Sr. is the story of African Americans in the twentieth century. Smith grew up in an era of poverty and segregation, experiencing the injustices of a racially divided country. With his family and his church as his anchors, he emerged as one of the nation's most prominent African American preachers. He witnessed firsthand the tumult of the civil rights era and faced the challenges of urban decay, violent crime and discrimination. As senior pastor of Oakland's Allen Temple Baptist Church he became a leading activist for societal transformation, spearheading ministries that have provided hope for thousands. Now, as one of the most respected elder statesmen of the African American church, Smith tells the story of his remarkable life, describing the events and people that shaped him. His testimony reveals how God works through the church to minister to individuals, families and communities.Come, join Dr. Smith on the Jericho road. Catch his vision for how lives can be rescued and transformed. And then follow the invitation to go and do likewise.

In the dynamic Western The SideHill Detective, Deputy Vern Birdwell starts his career at the early age of sixteen, using the skills to solve crimes and catch criminals that he developed hunting game for the table. Over time, Vern becomes a detective and helps bring Western law enforcement into the new century. He falls in love with the beautiful librarian Mabel Hanson, just as he begins searching for a murderer and bank robber. Deep down, Vern is a peace-loving man, and is determined to get through his career without killing anyone. Will justice prevail? Will he catch the bad guys ... and the girl?