Appa Publications
The publishing imprint of the Appa Education and Research Foundation, committed to democratizing knowledge.
Our books
A Brief History of Crime: From Cavemen to Cybercriminals: How Lawbreaking Shaped Humanity
A history of crime written for a general audience, with a foreword by Frank Schmalleger. It traces how crime and human societies have shaped each other, from early justice practices to modern cybercrime and emerging technological risks.
International Conference on Law and Social Sciences (ICLSS 2025): Conference Proceedings
Proceedings of the International Conference on Law and Social Sciences, held online on 29 to 30 March 2025 on the theme Exploring Intersections of Law and Social Sciences in a Globalized World.
Our approach
Open access
Wherever possible our titles are freely available to read and download, so that knowledge reaches readers everywhere.
Quality and ethics
We follow rigorous editorial review and transparent copyright practices.
Global reach
Our titles carry ISBNs and DOIs and are distributed through libraries, universities and open-access platforms.
Publish with us
Authors and editors interested in publishing with Appa Publications may write to info@appafoundation.com with a short proposal describing the book, its intended readers and a table of contents.