"Since colonial days, administration of the death penalty has persisted as one of the most... Læs mere
Survivors of the Khmer Rouge and Pol Pot's regime, now living in the American Midwest, tell their stories in this work. Many of them were children during that time, unable to comprehend exactly what was happening and why, but are able to reveal the trauma they experienced.
Between 1623 and 1960, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont legally put to death more than 700... Læs mere
A collection of case histories that examines hundreds of trials and death sentences carried out by the law of the 'Wild West'.
This complete, chronological registry documents the crimes, trials and deaths of the 524 people who have been legally executed in... Læs mere
Chronicles all legal executions performed in seven western states, from... Læs mere
Provides a comprehensive history of League Park, primary home field for Major League Baseball in Cleveland from 1891 to 1946. The site boasts... Læs mere
"Presented in chronological order, this book provides essential details about the 1,152 men and women who were... Læs mere
In the state of Georgia, 1025 men and women are known to have been hanged or electrocuted for capital crimes in the century after the Civil... Læs mere
In the five state regions of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky and Missouri, 1027 men and women are... Læs mere
Volunteers are a crucial component of a library and finding the right people, keeping them, motivating them and pairing them with the right projects is challenging; this anthology is for librarians seeking to better their libraries.