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Fugitive: The Michael Lynn Story is a fast-paced and thrilling journey into the mind of a reluctant fugitive brought down by his own insatiable greed. This is investigative journalism at its most compelling, placing the reader at the heart of the relentless global manhunt for fugitive Irish lawyer Michael Lynn and his stolen millions, and the trials that saw him finally brought to justice. Facing accusations of massive fraud in 2007, Lynn secretly boards a flight at Dublin Airport and vanishes. With him goes all trace of the millions he secured from Irish banks and clients. Millions more, entrusted to Lynn by everyday investors for dream holiday homes abroad, is also missing. A month later, dogged investigative journalist Michael O'Farrell is on his tail, tasked with tracking Lynn down. From the Algarve to the Black Sea and beyond, O'Farrell pursues his prey until he finally corners Lynn, who agrees to speak to him. However, Lynn continues to avoid the Irish authorities, even spending five years in a hellish Brazilian prison fighting extradition. Now, sixteen years after he first went on the run, he is finally being brought to justice. This is a truly extraordinary tale of tension-filled encounters involving shadowy fixers, violent Mafia villains, international law organisations, suited, corporate crooks, and the man who thought he could outsmart them all, Michael Lynn.

Focusing on the complexities surrounding schizophrenia, this book addresses critical debates within psychiatry, highlighting both valid criticisms and common misconceptions. It aims to clarify misunderstandings and provide a nuanced perspective on the treatment and perception of schizophrenia, ultimately contributing to a more informed discussion about mental health.

Focusing on the assessment of severe mental disorders in homicide cases, this book combines theory, research, and demographic data with real-life case examples and inquiry reports. It emphasizes the importance of understanding these disorders to enhance risk reduction and prevention strategies, offering practical approaches for professionals in the field.

The revised third edition provides an accessible exploration of specific learning difficulties, making it a valuable resource for both professionals and students. It aims to demystify dyslexia and other learning challenges, offering practical insights and strategies to enhance understanding and support.

Focusing on the theme of poisoning within international conflict, this book delves into its use in warfare, terrorism, and various criminal acts, including healthcare-related serial poisoning and capital punishment. It presents a range of international case studies, such as the Skripal poisoning and the Tokyo subway attacks, analyzing the dynamics of means, motive, opportunity, and the perpetrator-victim relationship. The work aims to inform prevention strategies through the lens of Situational Crime Prevention, appealing to students and professionals in criminology and criminal justice.

In this comprehensive book the authors examine the health effects of each of the major illicit drugs. All the major drug classes are psychostimulants, opioids, cannabis, hallucinogens and ‘novel psychoactive substances’. Each chapter presents the epidemiology of use, user characteristics, dependence, drug toxicity, mortality, the effects upon each major organ system, and associated psychiatric morbidities. The Guide is an essential reference for medical practitioners, physicians in training, nurses, treatment providers, researchers, behavioural scientists and the interested layperson. The authors have skilfully integrated an extraordinary amount of research to produce clear, evidence-based, guidance for a wide range of health and social care interventions.

Focusing on serial homicidal poisonings, this book enhances understanding of poisons and their perpetrators through global case studies. It defines essential terms and explores theories related to serial homicide, while analyzing the characteristics of both poisoners and their victims. Additionally, it addresses the unique issue of healthcare-related serial poisonings. The work aims to establish a framework for a criminology specifically dedicated to serial poisoning homicides, offering insights into this often-overlooked area of crime.

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of homicidal poisoning, highlighting its persistence as a contemporary issue despite common perceptions of it as a relic of the past. With an unknown offender rate for poisoning cases significantly higher than other homicide types, many poisoners operate undetected, often committing serial homicides. The author delves into theoretical frameworks for understanding homicidal poisoning, the types of poisons used, and the profiles of both poisoners and their victims, along with detection and prevention techniques. This work is particularly relevant for students of criminology, criminal justice professionals, and anyone interested in the intricacies of poisoning. It intersects with fields such as toxicology, forensic science, and criminal psychology. Endorsements highlight its scholarly contributions, with experts praising the thorough research and critical insights for law enforcement and forensic professionals. The text effectively connects forensic toxicology with criminology, discussing the motivations behind poisoning, the characteristics of offenders and victims, and the implications for legal proceedings. Overall, it serves as an essential resource for understanding this often-overlooked aspect of criminal behavior.

The book features a comprehensive table of contents that organizes its themes and topics systematically, providing readers with a clear roadmap of the material covered. This structure enhances navigation and allows for easier reference, making it an essential tool for understanding the book's content and flow.

The updated second edition focuses on providing practical guidance for educators working with students who have moderate, severe, and profound learning difficulties. It has been restructured and expanded to enhance its usability, offering valuable strategies and insights tailored for busy teachers. The book aims to equip educators with effective tools and approaches to support cognitive impairments in the classroom.