Kirjahaku

Sweeping changes are being introduced into the lower-tier magistrates’ courts in England and Wales in efforts to modernise the system and speed up case processing. They concentrate on delivering prompt justice within a modern, efficient and technologically advanced system. But these transformations are fundamentally changing the way justice is delivered. This book analyses criminal court streamlining processes and argues that there are areas where due process protections are being undermined.Transforming Summary Justice reports empirical research carried out with lay magistrates and criminal justice professionals. Views and experiences drawn from magistrates are valuable because of the central role they perform in lower court justice. Further, magistrates provide a wider understanding of the context in which the lower criminal courts operate and enable a critical appraisal of this unique style of ‘lay justice’. This book is directed at students of criminology, criminal justice and socio-legal studies, who will find the debates stimulating and useful to engage with in contemporary analyses of criminal court justice. It will also be of interest to justice and legal professionals who are seeing swingeing alterations to the field in which they work. The book will have appeal in other common-law jurisdictions, where similar modifications to lower court justice are occurring, and also across Europe, where lay involvement in legal decision-making is being debated and becoming accepted practice.

On a night when traditions are celebrated, a little magic will help love to blossom.Mei and Kane have known each other since the start of school, but efforts to get to know each other haven't gone well for either. Kane didn't plan on causing a fire in the science lab, and Mei didn't expect to knock over the new library display.When both end up at the same stall at the August Moon Festival, the mutual attraction isn't missed by a certain old lady. She gifts them a bottle of elixir, and thinking it's just lemonade, both Mei and Kane drink it.Transported and trapped in an empty Adelaide, the two teens have just hours to solve a series of riddles. They will need to work together because if they fail, the portal to home will be closed for a year.Will a fateful tale repeat itself, or will love conquer all?

For this witch, surviving Halloween will be the death of meSeriously, being seventeen is difficult enough. I don't need a pretentious angel telling me to be good and an arrogant demon trying to convince me to be bad whenever it suits them.To make matters worse Mason, the annoying human who just landed me in a heap of trouble, just won't go away. Of all nights he wants to be chivalrous he picks tonight.To get to the witching ceremony I might just have to be bad for good reasons. I mean, what's the worst that could happen?

Fate will step in to ensure that second chances will be taken.Belle liked Marc all through high school but despite dropping hints, he never seemed interested. Now in her first year at university Marc is in her class too and all she wants is one last shot at a date.When Belle witnesses Marc shifting though she realises just how little she knows about him. For the first time though she has an opportunity to get to know Marc better.With his family against them having any relationship it won't be up to Belle if it works: Marc needs to make a choice.Will family prove to be a stronger bond than his feelings for Belle?Content notes from the author: This is a standalone paranormal dragon shifter romance. This book contains one fade-to-black scene.This novelette was previously published as part of the Adamant Spirits Anthology (2022)

Little Flame just can't seem to live up to his name. While the other young dragons in his village are learning to breathe fire, all Little Flame can produce are sparks and smoke. He dreams of lighting up the sky with awe-inspiring flames like his father, Blaze. But no matter how hard he tries, Little Flame worries he'll never become a true fire breather.When Little Flame wanders beyond the safety of his village, he discovers wondrous creatures in the magical forest - but also grave danger. A sinister darkness called the Dark Fog threatens to consume the forest and all its inhabitants. To save his home, Little Flame must journey into the wilderness and discover the brave dragon within.With help from an unlikely collection of new friends, including the ancient moon dragon Night Beam and a magical Talking Tree. Little Flame gains the courage, wisdom and skills to unlock the fire inside himself. He'll need all the help he can get to face the overwhelming might of the Dark Fog. The unlikely heroes must work together to restore light and hope to the forest.Little Flame is a heartwarming tale of a small dragon who discovers he's capable of big things. Come along on an exciting adventure about finding one's inner strength, believing in yourself, and the power of friendship. With relatable characters, easy-to-read language and short chapters. Little Flame hooks young readers into the magical world of the forest. It's a story of growing up and learning life lessons in a fun, imaginative setting.Beloved by kids, parents and teachers alike, Little Flame is perfect for children ages 5 to 7 who are starting to read independently or for family read-aloud time. The chapter book teaches kids to face their fears while helping build vocabulary and literacy skills.Join the unforgettable journey of Little Flame today

What if a dream showed a fate worse than death?Larissa's dreams show her events. Sometimes what's happening at that moment and other times of a future event.When a dream shows a nearby village devoid of people she's determined to find out what happened. A second dream shows her crows attacking an even closer village and she feels it's only a matter of time before her village is emptied too.She sets out alone to discover the secret behind the missing people and the crows, but little does she know there is an evil creature waiting to steal from her too.Because he doesn't just empty villages, he steals the souls of the people to ensure he will live on and a blessed soul is a powerful one to have.Larissa must find a way to take down the soul stealer before he claims hers.

A Forbidden Love. A Hidden Inheritance. A Truth That Could Cost Them Everything.Hannah Sheppard yearns for more than the stifling expectations of Regency society. Duty, and her mother, demand she marry a man of wealth and status. Then, she meets John.John Ingham dreams of a life beyond the harsh realities of working in a mill. When he rescues a lady from the lake at Frogmere Manor, he never expects their paths to cross again.But fate has other plans, entwining their lives through a mysterious family heirloom that unlocks a long-buried secret. But a ruthless enemy lurks in the shadows, willing to silence them forever to keep the past buried.Can their bond withstand the weight of a legacy built on lies, or will the cost of unravelling the truth be too high to pay?A captivating sweet Regency romance set amongst the cotton mills of Lancashire and filled with heart-stopping twists, memorable characters, and a love that dares to defy the rules.This series reimagines classic Grimm Brother tales as Regency romances. Sit back, grab a hot chocolate, and enjoy these stories of sweet romance and loveable characters.A Grimm Regency Tale seriesA Lady Most Engaged by Audrey GlennA Lady Most Fitting by Sierra WilsonA Lady Most Untamed by Amanda PanhorstA Lady Most Intrigued by Jenni WardA Lady Most Entangled by Mary-Celeste RicksA Lady Most Isolated by Heloise C. KensingtonA Lady Most Alluring by Amy Newbold

If you forget about the love you have for something, then you forget what it is that makes you create in the first place.Setsuko is glad to leave the city behind to stay with her grandparents for the summer. After failing at art, she doesn't want to see a pencil, or paintbrush, until school resumes.When her grandparents gift her art supplies she goes to the lake to find inspiration. There she sees a white swan but her confidence is hindered by memories. Until she meets Kokoro.Kokoro does things in her own way and she's about to show Setsuko a new way of creating. Setsuko just needs to let go of the past.Join Setsuko as she discovers the power of friendship and believing in yourself.

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Sweeping changes are being introduced into the lower-tier magistrates’ courts in England and Wales in efforts to modernise the system and speed up case processing. They concentrate on delivering prompt justice within a modern, efficient and technologically advanced system. But these transformations are fundamentally changing the way justice is delivered. This book analyses criminal court streamlining processes and argues that there are areas where due process protections are being undermined.Transforming Summary Justice reports empirical research carried out with lay magistrates and criminal justice professionals. Views and experiences drawn from magistrates are valuable because of the central role they perform in lower court justice. Further, magistrates provide a wider understanding of the context in which the lower criminal courts operate and enable a critical appraisal of this unique style of ‘lay justice’. This book is directed at students of criminology, criminal justice and socio-legal studies, who will find the debates stimulating and useful to engage with in contemporary analyses of criminal court justice. It will also be of interest to justice and legal professionals who are seeing swingeing alterations to the field in which they work. The book will have appeal in other common-law jurisdictions, where similar modifications to lower court justice are occurring, and also across Europe, where lay involvement in legal decision-making is being debated and becoming accepted practice.