The title story in this mystery collection revolves around the case of a man charged with the murder of a wealthy elderly woman. It is a gripping tale of courtroom suspense with a dazzling double climax, perfectly suited to the audio format. Other stories range from the strange tale of a French peasant girl with four personalities, to the letters "SOS" scrawled in dust on a nightstand, to the mystery of a blue Chinese jar and its connection to a murdered woman. Each suspenseful, each different, the tales are of brutal murder, brilliant criminals and detectives, and love in the face of death. Together they showcase the versatility and genius of Dame Agatha Christie.

Leonard Vole is arrested for the murder of his elderly friend, Emily French. Because Emily made him her principal beneficiary, not aware that he was a married man, things look bad for Leonard....

Poetry. In this, the second of his three-book series TRIAL & ERROR: THE EDUCATION OF A FREEDOM LAWYER, Art Campbell becomes a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in Washington, D.C. He tries dozens of cases with only ten minutes preparation, confronts "testilying" witnesses, and argues constitutional issues on behalf of the government. His prosecutorial career culminates with his accidental conviction of an innocent man. When he is told by his superior to let the verdict stand, he disobeys. With vivid description and uncommon candor Campbell reveals prosecutorial strategies, flaws in our justice system, and his own doubts whether, as a prosecutor, he can still be a freedom lawyer.

The post-World War Two period has witnessed numerous armed conflicts characterized by extensive violations of relevant obligatory international norms. Responding to these events, the United Nations General Assembly created a per­manent international court in 2003, with jurisdiction over selected international crimes. The International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia was a precursor to this permanent court. It was established for the purpose of "prosecuting persons responsible for serious violations of international humanitarian law committed in the territory of the former Yugoslavia." As a precedent for what we may expect in the future, it deserves special attention from a historical, politi­cal, and especially an international law point of view. The Prosecution of International Crimes comprehensively examines the creation, mandate, and challenges of the Inter­national Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. Derived from a special issue of Criminal Law Forum: An International Journal, a peer-review journal dedicated to the advance­ment of criminal law theory, practice, and reform through­out the world, it is now available in paperback.Mark Osiel is professor of law at the University of Iowa. He is the author of Mass Atrocity, Collective Memory, and the Law.

A murder trial takes a diabolical turn when the wife of the accused takes a stand...A woman's sixth--and a loaded revolver--signal premonitions of doom...A stranded motorist seeks refuge in a remote mansion, and is greeted with a dire warning...Detective Hercule Poirot faces his greatest challenge when his services are enlisted--by the victim--in a bizarre locked-room murder. From the stunning title story (which inspired the classic film thriller) to the rarest gems in detective fiction, these 11 tales of baffling rime and brilliant deduction showcase Agatha Christie at her dazzling best.

Witness Preparation and Examination for DUI Proceedings is an authoritative, insider's perspective on the best practices for gathering witness testimony and questioning the parties involved in a DUI case. Featuring partners and shareholders from defense firms across the country, these experts guide the reader through the process of analyzing both eyewitness descriptions and documented evidence to assemble a successful DUI defense strategy. The authors examine the lines of questioning defense attorneys should consider for both prosecution and defense witnesses in order to uncover weaknesses in the prosecution's case and support their argument on behalf of their client. From reviewing the results of roadside tests and preparing a client to testify to presenting evidence to the jury, these experts illustrate the defense attorney's strategizing process for transferring factual documentation into a story on the stand. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating this dense area of law. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies nationwide, rather than third-party accounts from unknown authors and analysts. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession or topic is headed and the most important issues for the future. Through an exhaustive selection process, each author was hand-picked by the Inside the Minds editorial board to author a chapter for this book. Chapters Include: 1. Nafiz M. Ahmed, Partner, Ahmed and Sukaram, Attorneys at Law "The Examination of Prosecution and Defense Witnesses" 2. N. Trey Pettlon, Attorney and Owner, Law Offices of N. Trey Pettlon "Thorough Strategies for Interviewing Your Client and The Prosecution's Witnesses" 3. Monyette Green, Attorney, Monyette Green, Attorney at Law "Testimony That Tells the Client's Story" 4. Tyler Ayres, Attorney, Ayres Law Firm "Communicating with DUI Defense Witnesses" 5. Heath P. Taylor, Partner, Taylor Law Firm LLC "Careful Preparation Leads to Successful Defense" Appendices Include: Appendix A: Petition for Transfer Appendix B: Motion to Compel Discovery (1) Appendix C: Motion to Compel Discovery (2) Appendix D: Supplemental Points to Motion to Compel Discovery (1) Appendix E: Supplemental Points to Motion to Compel Discovery (2) Appendix F: Combined Petition for Rehearing Application for Certification Appendix G: Combined Writ of Mandate Appendix H: Opposition to Motion to Quash Subpoena Duces Tecum Appendix I: Reply to District Attorney s Opposition to Motion to Compel Discovery Appendix J: Kansas Administrative Hearing Procedure Statute Appendix K: Kansas DUI Statute Appendix L: Missouri DWI Statute Appendix M: Missouri Statute Regarding Chemical Tests Appendix N: Client Story Board Worksheet