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1) Corrections
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Un homme mauvais maltraite les femmes depuis bien trop longtemps. L'une de ses victimes demande vengeance. Son souhait est exaucé par trois sœurs qui tentent de rendre la gent masculine meilleure. Par ailleurs, une cheffe de gang veut récupérer son argent. Seulement, le débiteur a été enlevé par les vengeresses. S'en suit une guerre d'une violence inouïe. Entre conflits d'intérêts, enlèvements et sadisme, qui obtiendra finalement gain...
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Statistically, the Lamberts may be a typical Midwestern family. But in reality, they are far from it. Alfred, the father, is losing his fight to control Parkinson's Disease and dementia. His wife, Enid, no longer in control of her household, feels her choices slipping away. Their three grown children are struggling with their own clashes between dreams and disasters. But for one Christmas, Enid is determined to bring them together for the ideal family...
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Passing the test to become a corrections officer just got easier with the updated and revised Corrections Officer Exam, Third Edition. This new edition features all the benefits that have helped thousands of test-takers in the past, including: Key information about the career and corrections officer selection process Three full-length practice exams with detailed explanations Review lessons in reading comprehension, writing, observation, and situational...
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The Montana Department of Corrections recognized research-based studies showing a large population of incarcerated people have underlining trauma related to addiction and criminal behavior. In the effort to address the overcrowding penal system and reduce recidivism, the department transitioned the Riverside Youth Correctional facility in Boulder Montana to house an adult female population. The newly named, Riverside Recovery and Reentry Program was...
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The modern corrections system is a complex structure, with opportunities in many different professions. Teens with an interest in medicine, social work, psychology, and education, to name just a few fields, are likely to find a rewarding career in the corrections system. This book explains the many different career paths available and describes some of the educational requirements needed. It speaks plainly about the pros and cons of working in what...
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Readers interested in pursuing careers in the corrections system will find comprehensive information about the various jobs, responsibilities, and the skills necessary for performing them today, including those of corrections, parole, and probation officers, and bailiffs. The book also provides descriptions of the types of corrections facilities that exist on the local, state, and federal levels, their job requirements, and the future outlook of careers...
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322 pages ; 22 cm
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"Corrections in Ink is an electric and unforgettable memoir about a young woman's journey from the ice rink, to addiction and a prison sentence, to the newsroom -- emerging with a fierce determination to expose the broken system she experienced. An elite, competitive figure skater growing up, Keri Blakinger poured herself into the sport, even competing at nationals. But when her skating partnership ended abruptly, her world shattered. With all the...
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This video provides explanations of some of the most common and recurring baseball mistakes that happen in youth baseball games. If you are a coach or parent in a recreational or competitive youth baseball league, this will break down the individual and team mistakes that can be corrected by some basic practice principles that will result in better hitting, pitching, and fielding. Covered are: hitting, pitching, baserunning, fielding, coaching, backing...
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Gale Researcher Guide for: Overview of Prisons, Corrections, and Incarceration is selected from Gale's academic platform Gale Researcher. These study guides provide peer-reviewed articles that allow students early success in finding scholarly materials and to gain the confidence and vocabulary needed to pursue deeper research.
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In this new memoir, Commander Larry Nevels describes the course corrections he has made throughout his life. He takes a critical look at the various places he has been in his life and considers how he got there and if it was where he wanted to be. He observes that people should learn to validate the sacrifices others have made for them by the way they live. From the neighbor who saved his life when he was four years old to the family who gave him...
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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview:
#1 I am out of clean clothes, I cannot find my glasses, my English paper is late, and my pockets are not big enough for all the heroin I have. But I want a cigarette more than anything. I am only ten minutes from where I'm going, and it's cold outside.
#2 I like to be prepared for when I might need more heroin. I leave behind the small digital scale, assorted pills,...
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A Study Guide for Jonathan Franzen's "The Corrections," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Novels for Students.This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Novels for Students for all of your research needs.
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269 pages ; 22 cm
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"Danielle Evans is widely acclaimed for her blisteringly smart voice and x-ray insights into the complex human relationships. With The Office of Historical Corrections, Evans zooms in on particular moments and relationships in her characters' lives in a way that allows them to speak to larger issues of race, culture, and history. She introduces us to Black and multi-racial characters who are experiencing the universal confusions of lust and love,...
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment for corrections officers will grow by 16 percent over the next several years-much more rapidly than the average for all occupations-and that job opportunities will increase in the private sector as state and federal corrections agencies increasingly use private prisons. Peterson's Master the Corrections Officer Exam provides the most comprehensive review available for those interested in working...
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A career in law enforcement, security, or corrections is a valuable and exciting path. This guide helps readers achieve that goal by sharing some of the basic skills and ideas behind the journey to settling into a career in one of these areas. It provides helpful tips on drafting a perfect resume and cover letter, how to approach any interview successfully, and what to do after you've landed your dream job. A great resource for any reader who isn't...
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The author believed he was a saved Christian and never doubted he was going to heaven. Recently, during a traumatic surgery that nearly killed him, God took him to hell to show him his true eternal destination. After surgery and during recovery, John started working with the Holy Spirit to understand why God sent him to visit hell. He realized it was because he hadn't wholeheartedly accepted the story of Jesus. Many of the Biblical Gospels never made...
17) Flying Solo
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Scheduled to receive his aeronautical engineering degree in a few months, Chris is determined to gain a career in aviation as an airline pilot. Then tragedy strikes and every part of his life is changed, including his relationship with the woman he loves. Chris desperately needs explanations. Somehow he finds some answers in the midst of chaos. He learns that difficulty can be a good teacher, but that suffering is often the best teacher. You'll smile,...
18) Born to Fly
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Chris is a certified flight instructor living in Northwest Oregon, and finding his way in the world has been exciting and gratifying for him. He is well on his way to acquiring the needed flying hours in order to become a candidate for a pilot position with an airline.
But when he is blindsided with the truth behind a terrible family secret and the rigorous new requirements for entry-level pilots from the FAA, Chris must dig deep as he navigates...
19) The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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Unlock the more straightforward side of The Corrections with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!
This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen, which explores the problems and anxieties of contemporary American society through one Midwestern family, the Lamberts. Each member of this dysfunctional family has their own worries, ranging from ill health to depression to financial ruin, and their concerns...
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Whether people are inspired by events such as 9/11 or the simple desire to help others, or they want to start in on a meaningful career without going to a four-year college, vo-tech careers in law, public safety, corrections, and security are more popular than ever. This volume offers readers an overview of some of the major career options in these fields, as well as the vo-tech training available. Interviews with people working in these fields offer...
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