The Yard Dog takes place near the close of World War II, when a large number of Nazi POWs were incarcerated in camps scattered across the prairies of the United States. At Waynoka Divisional Point, near POW Camp Alva, the disillusioned Hook Runyon is assigned by the railroad to run off hobos and arrest pickpockets. Left behind in the war because of the loss of his arm in a car accident, Hook lives in a caboose, collects rare books, and drinks busthead liquor. When a coal picker by the name of Spark Dugan is found run over by a reefer car, Hook and his sidekick, Runt, the local moonshiner, suspect foul play and are drawn into a scheme far greater than either could have imagined. This conspiracy reaches the highest echelons of the camp and beyond and will push Hook and Runt to their physical and mental limits. Hook is a complex character, equal parts rough and vulnerable, an unlikely and unwilling hero. He is more than matched by Dr. Reina Kaplan, a Jewish big-city transplant to Camp Alva who is battling her own demons and has been put in charge of educating the Nazi inmates in the basics of democracy before their eventual return to Germany. Vivid descriptions of period detail, stark landscapes, and unique characters make this first book in the Hook Runyon series a fascinating mystery full of tension and deep insight.
After a devastating fire at an insane asylum in California, Hook Runyon has been put in charge of security for a train that is to transport the survivors, alongside the head of the asylum, Dr. Baldwin, the attending doctor, taciturn Dr. Helms, and a self-sacrificing nurse named Andrea, to a new location in Oklahoma. Hook hires a motley crew of WW II veterans to help, and they set out for the new destination. But things go awry on the Insane Train, as several inmates and attendants are found dead, and Dr. Baldwin seems increasingly disoriented and incapable of running operations. With Andrea's help, Hook begins investigating the suspicious deaths, and uncovers a trail of revenge that has been a long time in the planning...by a person as mentally disturbed as her charges.
Dead Man's Tunnel is the third installment in Sheldon Russell's 1940s series featuring yard dog Hook Runyon. Near the end of WWII, Hook Runyon, railroad bull, and his dog, Mixer, are sent to the West Salvage Yard in the high desert of Arizona. Not far away is the Johnson Canyon Tunnel. Though remote and ordinary as tunnels go, it is the gateway to the steepest railroad grade in North America and a potential bottleneck for the delivery of war supplies. So vital is this tunnel to the war effort that a twenty-four hour military guard has been assigned for the duration. Hook's orders are to catch copper thieves and to stay out of sight and out of trouble. But things go awry when Hook receives a call that one of the guards has been killed mid-tunnel by an oncoming train. Lieutenant Allison Capron from the Army Transportation Department is called in to help with the investigation. At first, suicide by train is suspected, but the evidence soon suggests homicide resulting from a love triangle. Unable to fit his own findings into either of these theories, Hook suspects something more sinister.
Vivid characterizations, searing descriptions, and a twisty plot make Sheldon Russell's The Hanging of Samuel Ash a gripping read. Railroad bull Hook Runyon and his dog, Mixer, are chasing persistent pickpockets on the Santa Fe line, when Hook is called to investigate a malfunctioning wigwag signal in the middle of nowhere. A young man has been strung up there, hung from the signal, and left strangled to death. Hook finds no identification on the body, other than a bronze hero's medal around the corpse's neck, with the name Samuel Ash engraved on it. Refusing to bury what seems to be a World War II hero in a pauper's grave, Hook vows to find the dead boy's family, as well as his killer. With the casket in tow, and slowed down by an over-educated sidekick, Junior Monroe, and a stream of new tasks from the head of division, Hook finally finds his way to Carmen, Oklahoma. But no one there has ever heard of anyone named Samuel Ash. There are secrets in Carmen, most of them associated with the local orphanage and its disliked director, and Hook is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery of the hanging of Samuel Ash.
Predicting Delinquency and Crime by Sheldon Glueck is a comprehensive study that explores the factors that contribute to delinquent behavior and criminal activity. The book is based on a longitudinal study of over 500 boys from low-income families in Boston, Massachusetts, that began in the 1930s and continued for over 30 years. The study focused on identifying risk factors that could predict delinquent behavior and criminal activity. The book examines a range of factors, including family background, personality traits, intelligence, social environment, and peer influence. The authors also explore the role of early intervention and prevention strategies in reducing delinquency and crime.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of delinquent behavior and criminal activity. The first section provides an overview of the study and its methodology. The second section examines the relationship between family background and delinquency, while the third section looks at the role of personality traits in predicting delinquent behavior.The fourth section explores the relationship between intelligence and delinquency, while the fifth section examines the influence of social environment and peer groups. The final section of the book focuses on early intervention and prevention strategies, including educational programs, mentoring, and community-based initiatives.Overall, Predicting Delinquency and Crime is a seminal work in the field of criminology and provides valuable insights into the factors that contribute to delinquent behavior and criminal activity. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the root causes of crime and developing effective prevention strategies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
""Politics and Vision: Continuity and Innovation in Western Political Thought"" by Sheldon S. Wolin is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of political thought in the Western world. The book examines the historical context and philosophical ideas that have shaped political theory over time, from ancient Greece to modern times. Wolin argues that political theory has always been a product of its time, shaped by the historical and social conditions of the era in which it was developed. At the same time, he also argues that there are certain enduring themes and ideas that have persisted throughout history, such as the tension between individual freedom and social order, and the struggle for power and control. Through a careful analysis of key thinkers and their works, Wolin traces the development of these themes and ideas over time, showing how they have been adapted and transformed in response to changing circumstances. ""Politics and Vision"" is a rich and insightful work that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of political thought and the evolution of political ideas in the Western world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
This is a significantly expanded edition of one of the greatest works of modern political theory. Sheldon Wolin's "Politics and Vision" inspired and instructed two generations of political theorists after its appearance in 1960. This new edition retains intact the original ten chapters about political thinkers from Plato to Mill, and adds seven chapters about theorists from Marx and Nietzsche to Rawls and the postmodernists. The new chapters, which show how thinkers have grappled with the immense possibilities and dangers of modern power, are themselves a major theoretical statement. They culminate in Wolin's remarkable argument that the United States has invented a new political form, "inverted totalitarianism," in which economic rather than political power is dangerously dominant. In this new edition, the book that helped to define political theory in the late twentieth century should energize, enlighten, and provoke generations of scholars to come. Wolin originally wrote "Politics and Vision" to challenge the idea that political analysis should consist simply of the neutral observation of objective reality. He argues that political thinkers must also rely on creative vision. Wolin shows that great theorists have been driven to shape politics to some vision of the Good that lies outside the existing political order. As he tells it, the history of theory is thus, in part, the story of changing assumptions about the Good. In the new chapters, Wolin displays all the energy and flair, the command of detail and of grand historical developments, that he brought to this story forty years ago. This is a work of immense talent and intense thought, an intellectual achievement that will endure.
""The Nuremberg Trial and Aggressive War"" is a comprehensive historical account of the landmark Nuremberg Trials, written by Sheldon Glueck. The book delves into the legal and moral implications of the trials, which were held in the aftermath of World War II to prosecute top Nazi officials for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and crimes against peace. Glueck examines the legal framework of the trials, which established the principle of individual criminal responsibility for acts of aggression, and discusses the philosophical and ethical debates surrounding the concept of aggressive war. He also provides a detailed analysis of the evidence presented during the trials and the legal arguments made by the prosecution and defense teams. In addition, the book offers a critical evaluation of the impact of the trials on international law and the development of the modern concept of human rights. Glueck argues that the Nuremberg Trials represented a turning point in the history of international justice, and that they set a precedent for holding individuals accountable for crimes committed in the name of the state. Overall, ""The Nuremberg Trial and Aggressive War"" is a thought-provoking and insightful work that sheds light on one of the most significant events in modern legal history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of international law, human rights, and the aftermath of World War II.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
""Of A Truth The Lord Hath Sent Me"" is a book written by Sheldon H. Blank that delves into the sources of a prophet's authority. The author explores the concept of prophethood and what it means to be a true prophet. He examines the various ways in which prophets have been recognized throughout history, from their charismatic personalities to the messages they deliver. The book also explores the role of religion in society and how prophets have influenced social and political movements. Blank draws on the teachings of the Bible and other religious texts to support his arguments and provide a comprehensive analysis of the subject matter. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the role of prophets in religion and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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