From the bestselling author of Storyland: A New Mythology of Britain comes a book that will reconnect, engross and indulge readers in wild landscapes and pause to reflect on our current position and relationship with nature.

A bestselling introduction to emotional, psychological, intellectual and social development throughout the lifespan now with online case study resource.

Powerful, incisive, inspiring, a fourth essay collection from the bestselling author of the iconic Men Explain Things To Me.

Have you always wanted to know what makes an ordinary person commit a crime? Explore the dark side of human nature with this beginner's guide to criminology. From understanding criminal motivation to how crime is policed and prevented, there has never been a more important moment to grasp how crime affects our lives today and how it might tomorrow.

From the famous Arthurian legends to monsters and faeries, The Little Book of Folklore explores the magical and mystical tales that have shaped the British Isles. Filled with stories of iconic characters like Robin Hood and Merlin, as well as lesser-known tales of giants and witches, this book is a beginner's guide to this world of myth and wonder.

This little guide looks at the history of all things Halloween, from the earliest feasts and customs to the latest fun and games that are common around the world. We delve into the meanings of many of the symbols of Halloween, and examine the many different ways people celebrate around the world.

Cybercrime is de afgelopen jaren, mede door de digitalisering van de samenleving en recente technologische ontwikkelingen, aan een flinke opmars bezig. Het thema cybercrime krijgt dan ook een steeds prominentere plaats in criminologisch onderwijs en onderzoek. Belangrijke vragen zijn: wat valt er precies onder cybercrime? Hoe ziet de criminaliteit er uit en in welke opzichten verschilt het van traditionele criminaliteit? Wat is de invloed van AI op cybercriminaliteit en strafbaarstellingen? W...

Naar schatting wordt tien procent van de kinderen en jongeren in Nederland het slachtoffer van cyberpesten. Anders dan het traditionele, offline pesten gaat cyberpesten 24/7 door. Pestkoppen hebben online allerlei mogelijkheden om hun slachtoffers te raken: vechten; denigreren; imiteren; doorspelen; bedrog; buitensluiten; lastigvallen en stalken. Door het liken, delen, bewerken, opnieuw delen op sociale media kan er een digitale stortvloed aan negatieve berichten over slachtoffers loskomen. C...

This book aims to bring together researchers and experts from different legal and anthropological backgrounds to examine the interaction between borders and migration and the challenge they pose to our societies. The work results from an academic sub-project on Migration Law and Policy at the Faculty of Laws of the University of Malta. It formed part of a much larger project involving a Jean Monnet Network MAPS project led by the University of Naples, L’Orientale. It represents the work und...

Victims of a false belief system, women were following strict social convention by loyally conforming to the pretty image of the magazines, and found themselves forced to seek meaning in their lives only through a family and a home. This title deals with these women and aims to set Second Wave feminism in motion and begin the battle for equality.