Detective Michael Bennett takes his family to upstate New York in an effort to escape a lawless crime wave erupting in Manhattan only to find themselves immersed in another nightmare, one that endangers his relationship with his wife.

"Violence against women is a worldwide phenomenon. It affects women and girls of all ages and gender identities, all races and ethnicities, all economic classes and levels of education. In this invaluable volume, readers will learn how to confront this widespread issue. Informative yet easily digestible chapters cover vital topics such as how racism, sexism, and economic inequality fuel violence against women; how readers might cope if they've experienced...

"Deeply shaken after a brutal attack, Bailey Carpenter struggles to reclaim control over what had once seemed like a neatly-ordered life."-- A special investigator for a hotshot Miami law firm, Bailey Carpenter is fearless-- until she's attacked and nearly killed while on an assignment. Now nightmares merge into her waking hours and she's unable to venture beyond her front door without panicking. Soon Bailey finds a new use for her idle binoculars:...

Homophobia didn't just happen: orchestrated campaigns by cultural institutions and public figures have systemically instilled anti-LGBTQ prejudice into American culture by shaping public opinion. Although the LGBTQ+ community has witnessed progress with the Marriage Equality Act and award-winning LGBTQ+ shows and films, the psychic damage to gay people is deep and events like the tragedy that struck the Orlando PULSE nightclub is a reminder that hateful...

Instructs parents, counselors and educators on how to empower elementary school-aged girls to resolve friendship struggles and bullying, sharing guidelines for connecting compassionately with affected students and responding in productive ways.

"A harrowing look at reporting in Mexico, one of the world's most dangerous countries in which to be a journalist"--