In Youth & Crime" John Muncie accomplishes the extraordinarily difficult feat of covering a huge territory introducing his subject matter in an accessible form & yet offering original analysis & insight. This is a wonderfully accomplished textbook which leaves its rivals standing. The Third Edition is everything we have come to expect of its predecessors but with the added bonus that it is completely up to date & has new material on youth victimology & comparative youth justice. An absolute must for all students & teachers in the areas of youth crime & justice
- Professor Tim Newburn London School of Economics & Political Science. " Youth & Crime" is without question the key text in its field. Its breadth of coverage & depth of analysis are truly remarkable. Muncie constantly pushes the boundaries & by including a substantial volume of new material his Third Edition effectively sets the agenda & defines the future direction for youth justice studies. It is a must-have book
- Professor Barry Goldson University of Liverpool. With his unique & authoritative voice Muncie draws together a wide range of new political developments & cutting-edge criminological & sociological theory & research to expand his original object of inquiry in this brilliant new edition
- Jo Phoenix Reader Durham University. The Third Edition of this definitive bestselling text offers the most comprehensive & authoritative overview of youth & crime available. Youth crime & justice are constantly in the news & the subject of ongoing legislative action. This new edition keeps the reader up to date on a wide range of contemporary debates & covers all the essentials required in studying the topic of youth & crime at undergraduate & postgraduate level. Two new chapters on youth victimology & comparative & international youth justice have been added to provide critical analysis of issues such as institutional abuse child trafficking international childrens rights & transnational policy transfer. The book also

Includes:: new material on: antisocial behaviour orders (ASBOs); gangs; gun & knife crime; early intervention initiatives; the respect agenda; restorative justice; & child imprisonment. The book offers numerous tools to enhance the learning process including chapter outlines summary boxes key terms study questions further reading lists a glossary & guidance on Web resources."




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Coaching young cricketers is a demanding role no matter how experienced you are. Youth Cricket Coaching provides an authoritative practical one-stop guide for all cricket coaches teachers & players looking for ways to improve both young players game & their own coaching methods. Using clear jargon-free language it starts with the fundamental principles & philosophies (such as outlining what makes a good coach & how to communicate with players & their parents) & takes the reader through managing practice sessions with various-sized groups or individuals season-long planning & how to add value to your club. Coaching on a match day is addressed in a detailed section that focuses on selection how to maintain a good relationship with the captain & the importance of allowing players to think for themselves & learn from their mistakes. Other topics covered include: * Structuring a coaching session * Keeping the kids interested & involved * Finding the balance of instruction vs participation * Planning & developing season-long practice programmes * Maintaining interest & participation as players skill levels develop at different rates * How to get to the next stage as a coach. A broad variety of drills are included
- all clearly illustrated with detailed photographs to ensure good technique
- & broken down into sections on batting bowling & fielding (including wicket-keeping) making this the must-have book for any youth cricket coach.

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In New Domino City the hottest game in town is the Turbo Duel fought from blazingly fast motorcycles called Duel Runners. On the outskirts of New Domino City in a district known as Satellite a new Turbo Duel hero emerges--Yusei Fudo! On his custom-built Duel Runner Yusei takes on all challengers fighting for his friends & the future of Satellite! Yusei enters the D1 Grand Prix hoping for a chance to duel Jack Atlas. There are new rivals & new duels to fight & the competition will be fierce. Can Yusei battle his way to the top or is he destined to crash & burn? ...

Yusei has made it into the second round of the D1 Grand Prix but his friend Sect has made a dark pact with the ominous Skeleton Knight in exchange for the powerful Shadow Card. Yusei learns that hell need a special card to free Sect & the only way to get it is to win the tournament! ...

A high-speed Turbo Duel through the streets of Satellite brings Yusei Fudo & his friend Sect face-to-face with an urban legend incarnate! Will Yusei lose Sect to the Skeleton Knight? & what sinister plans does Jack Atlas master of New Domino City have in store for Yusei? ...

Chazz Princeton the rising star of Duel Academy faces the champion Ryo Kaiser in a fiery duel atop an active volcano! While his classmates eyes are riveted on the big match Jaden fights alone against Reggie Mackenzie a duelist possessed by an evil entity. If Jaden wins he might save the soul of his teacher Miss Hibiki. If Jaden loses Reggie will steal his precious Winged Kuriboh" card...and Jadens soul in the bargain!" ...

Battle to the Finish... The possessed Principal Mackenzie makes his final bid to crush the students of Duel Academy & seize Chazz & Jadens Spirit Cards! Jaden will need all his duelling skill as he battles his way through to the final Duel fighting for his friends his mentor Koyo Hibiki & the fate of Duel Academy itself! ...

Hero vs. Dragon James Crocodile" Cook one of the four Duelists from America eagerly challenges Atticus Rhodes to a Duel. Elsewhere Jaden & Chazz unlock more secrets of their spirit cards Winged Kuriboh & Light & Darkness Dragon. But their confrontation could lead to a Shadow Game that only one Duelist may survive!" ...

Its the ultimate grudge match between Duel Academys most promising students Jaden & Chazz! Can Jadens Elemental Heroes defeat the overwhelming power of Chazzs dragon deck? As the entire student body watches the match no one notices another duel taking place in a dark abandoned building on the other end of the isl&. Its a Shadow Game & the stakes are more than honour
- theyre life & death!
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Considered a slacker by his peers Jaden battles teachers & students alike to make his mark in the Duel World. Can he bring his low-level dorm Slifer Red to the top of the deck? Or will the champions in the Obelisk Blue dorm hang onto their winning hand? ...