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Drugs, Crime and Public Health provides an accessible but critical discussion of recent policy on illicit drugs. Using a comparative approach - centred on the UK, but with insights and complementary data gathered from the USA and other countries - it discusses theoretical perspectives and provides new empirical evidence which challenges prevalent ways of thinking about illicit drugs. It argues that problematic drug use can only be understood in the social context in which it takes place, a context which it shares with other problems of crime and public health. The book demonstrates the social and spatial overlap of these problems, examining the focus of contemporary drug policy on crime reduction. This focus, Alex Stevens contends, has made it less, rather than more, likely that long-term solutions will be produced for drugs, crime and health inequalities. And he concludes, through examining competing visions for the future of drug policy, with an argument for social solutions to these social problems.

Drugs, Crime and Public Health provides an accessible but critical discussion of recent policy on illicit drugs. Using a comparative approach – centred on the UK, but with insights and complementary data gathered from the USA and other countries – it discusses theoretical perspectives and provides new empirical evidence which challenges prevalent ways of thinking about illicit drugs. It argues that problematic drug use can only be understood in the social context in which it takes place, a context which it shares with other problems of crime and public health. The book demonstrates the social and spatial overlap of these problems, examining the focus of contemporary drug policy on crime reduction. This focus, contends Alex Stevens, has made it less, rather than more, likely that long-term solutions will be produced for drugs, crime and health inequalities. Stevens concludes, through examining competing visions for the future of drug policy, with an argument for social solutions to these social problems.

Enterprise Fortress is a comprehensive guide to building secure and resilient enterprise architectures, aimed at professionals navigating the complex world of cybersecurity. Authored by cybersecurity leader Alex Stevens, the book brings together his experience of over 20 years, blending technical expertise with business strategy. It covers everything from foundational principles to advanced topics, focusing on aligning security with organisational goals. What sets this book apart is its practical, real-world focus – grounded in hands-on experience and strategic insights, it provides actionable advice that can be immediately applied.This book equips readers with the knowledge to tackle the evolving landscape of cybersecurity. Whether you’re developing security frameworks, handling governance and compliance, or leading a security team, Enterprise Fortress has you covered. By combining best practices with innovation, it provides tools and strategies for both current challenges and future threats.Key Features: Clear, step-by-step instructions on designing and implementing enterprise security architectures. Practical frameworks for integrating security into the business strategy. Detailed insights into governance, risk management, and compliance with regulations like GDPR and ISO 27001. Case studies that highlight real-world challenges and solutions from various industries. Exploration of advanced topics like security automation, orchestration, and emerging cyber threats. Guidance on building and leading effective cybersecurity teams and fostering a security-aware culture within organisations.Enterprise Fortress is perfect for cybersecurity professionals, IT leaders, enterprise architects, and business executives responsible for securing their organisations. Whether you’re an experienced architect or new to the field, this book offers the technical know-how and leadership insights to help you strengthen your organisation’s security posture and stay ahead of emerging threats.

Enterprise Fortress is a comprehensive guide to building secure and resilient enterprise architectures, aimed at professionals navigating the complex world of cybersecurity. Authored by cybersecurity leader Alex Stevens, the book brings together his experience of over 20 years, blending technical expertise with business strategy. It covers everything from foundational principles to advanced topics, focusing on aligning security with organisational goals. What sets this book apart is its practical, real-world focus – grounded in hands-on experience and strategic insights, it provides actionable advice that can be immediately applied.This book equips readers with the knowledge to tackle the evolving landscape of cybersecurity. Whether you’re developing security frameworks, handling governance and compliance, or leading a security team, Enterprise Fortress has you covered. By combining best practices with innovation, it provides tools and strategies for both current challenges and future threats.Key Features: Clear, step-by-step instructions on designing and implementing enterprise security architectures. Practical frameworks for integrating security into the business strategy. Detailed insights into governance, risk management, and compliance with regulations like GDPR and ISO 27001. Case studies that highlight real-world challenges and solutions from various industries. Exploration of advanced topics like security automation, orchestration, and emerging cyber threats. Guidance on building and leading effective cybersecurity teams and fostering a security-aware culture within organisations.Enterprise Fortress is perfect for cybersecurity professionals, IT leaders, enterprise architects, and business executives responsible for securing their organisations. Whether you’re an experienced architect or new to the field, this book offers the technical know-how and leadership insights to help you strengthen your organisation’s security posture and stay ahead of emerging threats.

How is UK drugs policy made, and why does it so often seem irrational when considering what works in reducing drug-related harms? This book explains how the concept of drug policy constellations – the loosely concerted policy actors with shared moral commitments that influenced policy outcomes – explains why there is no such thing as 'evidence-based' drug policy. Drawing on his participation in high-level policy discussions, and a novel approach to policy analysis, Stevens presents three recent cases involving key issues in UK illicit drug policy – medical cannabis, drug-related deaths and the government’s 10-year drug strategy.

How is UK drugs policy made, and why does it so often seem irrational when considering what works in reducing drug-related harms? This book explains how the concept of drug policy constellations – the loosely concerted policy actors with shared moral commitments that influenced policy outcomes – explains why there is no such thing as 'evidence-based' drug policy. Drawing on his participation in high-level policy discussions, and a novel approach to policy analysis, Stevens presents three recent cases involving key issues in UK illicit drug policy – medical cannabis, drug-related deaths and the government’s 10-year drug strategy.

George Michael was an English singer, songwriter, and record producer who rose to fame as a member of the music duo Wham He was best known in the 1980s and 1990s with his style of post-disco dance-pop, with best-selling songs such as "Last Christmas" and "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go". Michael sold more than 100 million records worldwide. His 1987 debut solo album, Faith, sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. Michael garnered seven number one singles in the UK and eight number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, including "Careless Whisper" and "Freedom '90". He ranks among the best-selling British acts of all time, with Billboard magazine ranking him the 40th-most successful artist to ever live. Michael won various music awards throughout his 30-year career, including three Brit Awards-winning Best British Male twice, four MTV Video Music Awards, four Ivor Novello Awards, three American Music Awards, and two Grammy Awards from eight nominations. Michael, who was gay, was an active LGBT rights campaigner and HIV/AIDS charity fundraiser. In 2004, the Radio Academy named Michael the most played artist on British radio during the period 1984-2004. The documentary A Different Story, released in 2005, covered his career and personal life. In 2006, Michael announced his first tour in 15 years, the worldwide 25 Live tour, spanning three individual tours over the course of three years (2006, 2007 and 2008). In 2016, he announced a second documentary on his life entitled Freedom, set to be released in March 2017. In the early hours of 25 December 2016, Michael, aged 53, was found dead in bed at his Oxfordshire home.

Lieutenant Colonel Tyler Graven is known as the "Demon of Kyoto," specializing in death. After an assassination attempt on a pharmaceutical mogul, Tyler becomes the lead suspect and the target of a 100 million dollar hit. To save himself and clear his name, he must hunt down the killer, a deadly entity known only as The Priest.Tyler teams up with his former military unit, The Four Horseman, including his brother, crack-shot Corporal Jack Graven, the mysterious Lance Corporal Jin Xialong, and his former flame Colonel Diana Levitas. Once, they were an elite fighting team; now, they'll find themselves locked in a war with The Church and pitted against the Underworld'sUnderworld's supernatural forces.Soon they learn of the legendary Black Muramasa, the only weapon that can destroy immortals such as demons, angels, and vampires. As they uncover the secrets of the ancient black blade-and their heritage-they are faced with unforetold powers and infinite evils. If the Four Horsemen succeed, they may save themselves. If they fail, it'll cost them their sanity, their lives, and even their souls.Here comes an action-packed, gun-slinging fantasy adventure that packs the punch of a military thriller combined with high-stakes supernatural intrigue.

Lieutenant Colonel Tyler Graven is a certified genius known as the "Demon of Kyoto" and he specializes in death.When an assassin attempts to kill pharmaceutical mogul Mortimer Sackler, Tyler becomes the lead suspect and the target of a $100 million dollar hit. To save himself and clear his name, he must hunt down the true killer, a deadly entity known only as The Priest.Tyler teams up with his former military unit, The Four Horseman, including his brother, crack-shot Corporal Jack Graven, the mysterious Lance Corporal Jin Xialong, and his one-time flame Colonel Diana Levitas. Once, they were an elite fighting team known for completing two of the most successful campaigns against terrorism ever launched. Now, they'll find themselves locked in a war with The Church, the most influential organization on the planet--and pitted against the supernatural forces of the Underworld itself.During their mission, Tyler and Jack learn of the legendary Black Muramasa, the Immortal Ending Blade, the only weapon that can destroy immortals such as demons, angels, vampires, seraphim, and nephilim. As they uncover the secrets of the ancient black blade--and their own heritage--they are faced with unforetold powers and infinite evils. If the Four Horsemen succeed, they may save themselves. If they fail, it'll cost them their sanity, their lives, and even their souls. . .Here comes an action-packed, gun-slinging fantasy adventure that packs the punch of a military thriller combined with high-stakes supernatural intrigue.

Corporal Jack Graven should be dead. Murdered by a vengeful angel at his own father's funeral, Jack is resurrected and returns to life carrying a terrible secret: he is the Archangel Gabriel reincarnated.Jack's not the only one with secrets. His older brother, Lieutenant Colonel Tyler Graven "Demon of Kyoto", has just inherited his father's fortune and legacy as Lord of War, with no intention of stopping there: Tyler will someday rule the world.The brothers reunite their elite military unit, "The Four Horsemen," with Tyler's longtime flame Colonel Diana Levitas and the mysterious Lance Corporal Jin Xialong. Together they seek to uncover the truth of Jack's past life and propel Tyler to his impossible destiny.Thrust into a supernatural war, the Gravens find salvation through the Black Muramasa, a cursed black katana and the only weapon that can destroy immortals. As they uncover more mysteries behind the ancient blade, they come face to face with the Devil himself, but in the most familiar of faces. Their pasts, presents, and futures all linked, the Four Horsemen must end the war once and for all to survive with their souls intact. Failing could mean the end of the world.A follow up to the explosive first book in the Ballad of Fallen Angels series, "Sympathy for the Devil," Book 2 is an action-packed, gun-slinging adventure that packs the punch of a military thriller with high-stakes supernatural intrigue.

Corporal Jack Graven should be dead. Murdered by a vengeful angel at his own father's funeral, Jack is resurrected and returns to life carrying a terrible secret: he is the Archangel Gabriel reincarnated.Jack's not the only one with secrets. His older brother, Lieutenant Colonel Tyler Graven "Demon of Kyoto", has just inherited his father's fortune and legacy as Lord of War, with no intention of stopping there: Tyler will someday rule the world.The brothers reunite their elite military unit, "The Four Horsemen," with Tyler's longtime flame Colonel Diana Levitas and the mysterious Lance Corporal Jin Xialong. Together they seek to uncover the truth of Jack's past life and propel Tyler to his impossible destiny.Thrust into a supernatural war, the Gravens find salvation through the Black Muramasa, a cursed black katana and the only weapon that can destroy immortals. As they uncover more mysteries behind the ancient blade, they come face to face with the Devil himself, but in the most familiar of faces. Their pasts, presents, and futures all linked, the Four Horsemen must end the war once and for all to survive with their souls intact. Failing could mean the end of the world.A follow up to the explosive first book in the Ballad of Fallen Angels series, "Sympathy for the Devil," Book 2 is an action-packed, gun-slinging adventure that packs the punch of a military thriller with high-stakes supernatural intrigue.