Research Books

I bought this book to use with my criminal justice class. It contains many simple science experiments which add a lot to the crime scene processing and investigative parts of my class. In addition, it provides short 'whodunnits' which add interest and excitement to the science.

I was introduced to 'Crime Scene Investigations' while attending a teaching workshop. I ordered it right away for my high school level Criminal Justice class. It is full of experiments which apply to virtually every unit my class covers. With the help of the book, I have set up a classroom Crime Lab, of which I am quite proud. We are able to perform an astounding number of experiments, and the lab causes quite a stir with our visitors.

As a retired police officer, I am very aware of the validity of the lessons presented in 'Crime Scene' and feel they would be of value to any of my students who decide on a career in Law Enforcement.

This book is an excellent way to add excitment to science classes. Students get to use hands-on activities to solve various "crimes." The book is well written and easy to follow. It is good for various grade levels. (I use it in 8th grade Physical Science Class as part of an Events Based Science Curriculum. I recommend it highly

If you work in the field of forensic psychology, police work, and/or a crime analyst this book is a must read. This book not only is enjoyable to read but the last several chapters are filled with research backed valuable information to give the reader a realistic view into an offender's psyche. In short, this is the best book for a reader who wants a real view of how geographical profiling and investigative psychology can be utilized in investigations.

It is this reader's recommendation to stick to books written by Dr. David Canter, Dr. Laurence Alison and academic journals if you are involved on hands on work in the field of Investigative / Forensic Psychology.

Having a strong interest in true crime, with an emphasis on the psychology behind the criminal mind, I found this book imformative and entertaining. Unlike many books in this gendre it does not explore extensive graphic crime detail, but sufficient to provide an example of a point being made. The book wonderfully details a very scientific approach to understanding the criminal mind and profiling. It is interesting how a strong emphasis is placed on geographic profiling, the book explains the reasons for this.
Clearly anyone who has studied some basic psychology and the works of well known 'theorists' will enjoy some sections more than those who haven't. If you haven't don't worry there are many sections anyone interested in the subjuct matter will find facinating. You may well discover a little about yourself.
Overall if you are interested in psychological profiling and how it works get a copy and have a read.

Dr. Canter's book is the best book I have read on the subject of criminal profiling. Unlike most other books on the topic, like the ones written by former FBI profilers, Dr. Canter lucidly explains how to construct a profile of serial rapists and killers. This book is also an introduction to Investigative Psychology, a field of study developed by Dr. Canter et. al. Worth reading for anyone interested in serial murder and criminal profiling.

If you would like to experience a bit of Irish life or travel to IRELAND without stepping foot on a plane;Then THE DOMESTICS by:James Fennessy is the book for you.The author brillantly and eloquently describes life in IRELAND a half a centuary ago.The author captures the readers' attention immediately with wonderfully authentic portraits of interesting characters.Throughout the reading of this book,I felt as if I was living the strory of the characters portrayed.As a child I was exposed to Irish born authors such as: Yeats and James Joyce;and in my opinion Mr. Fennessy compares brillantly to these authors.I strongly recommend the reading of this delightful book.

If you would like to experience a bit of Irish life or travel to IRELAND without stepping foot on a plane;Then THE DOMESTICS by:James Fennessy is the book for you.The author brillantly and eloquently describes life in IRELAND a half a centuary ago.The author captures the readers' attention immediately with wonderfully authentic portraits of interesting characters.Throughout the reading of this book,I felt as if I was living the strory of the characters portrayed.As a child I was exposed to Irish born authors such as: Yeats and James Joyce;and in my opinion Mr. Fennessy compares brillantly to these authors.I strongly recommend the reading of this delightful book.

This extroardinary piece of literature has left me so engrossed in the lives of the characters that I feel as though I was an old chum of theirs myself. In fact, I became so inamored with them that I picked up somewhat of an Irish brogue while attempting to imitate their speech. The author should be highly commended for his strong use of language that makes the characters come to life as they do. As an avid reader, there is no greater joy than to be able to open a book and be temporarily transformed to the setting in which it takes place. For this, I extend my utmost gratitude and respect to this accomplished author who has allowed me, in my mind, to visit the beautiful Emerald Isle. There are simply not enough words to describe how impressed I am with this book however I will use the ones that most accurately describe it: CAPTIVATING, ENTERTAINING, HILARIOUS, BEST_SELLER! I strongly recommend this book to anyone who loves to read and loves to laugh. I am quite confident that you will enjoy it as much as I have.Enjoy!

If you are a social worker, psychologist, or work in criminology, this is the book for you. Loaded with facts, statisitcs, and much more on animal abuse and the connection to human violence. Includes the human animal bond and research from many case studies.

If you need proof in court; say for a domestic dispute, YOU NEED THIS BOOK!

The ultimate reference book for anyone concerned about the all too common acts of deadly violence committed by youth. Recent reports claim that both Colorado shooters had a history of animal cruelty. Animal cruelty is often a precurser to other acts of violence including child, spouse or partner and elder abuse. This book gives professionals, students and concerned citizens an understanding of that connectedness and emphasizes the need for a hoslistic approach to violence prevention.

This book is the ideal graduation gift for anyone earning degrees in psychology, criminology, social work, education, or anthropology. It is a must read for veterinary and medical school graduates. The perfect end-of-the-year teacher appreciation gift is Cruelty to Animals and Interpersonal Violence Readings in Research and Application edited by Randall Loockwood and Frank R. Ascione.

This is truly the definitive book on the subject of animal cruelty and human violence. Nationally renowned experts, Dr. Randall Lockwood and Dr. Frank Ascione have put together an excellent resource for anyone concerned about violence. All the information you could ever need is finally in one place! Whether you are a social worker, police officer, teacher, student, researcher, concerned parent or neighbor, this book will provide you with information on how animal cruelty is connected to child abuse, domestic violence, elder abuse, youth violence and even murder. Because of this important book, animal cruelty is finally beginning to be recognized as a serious crime, as well as a predictor or indicator of other criminal behavior. A MUST HAVE resource!

I CANNOT EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION FOR YOUR DILIGENCE AND CONCERN FOR THE TRUTH AND ALL TRUE SEEKERS OF KNOWLEDGE IN AND OUT OF THE ROOMS OF A/A-N/A . I HAVE BEEN DELIVERED FROM ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS AND I AM AN ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR IN THE NATIONS CAPITAL TEACHING "THE PURE MILK " TO THE LOST BUT NOW FOUND CHILDREN OF GOD AND YOUR DOCUMENTATION HAS STRENGHENED MT TESTIMONY AND CLINCAL FOUNDATION. I THANK ALMIGHTY GOD FOR FELLOW SERVANTS SUCH AS YOUR SELF !!! KEEP FIGHTING BROTHER !!

Dick B. has written two major books on the cure of alcoholism. This is the cure that every single early A.A. proclaimed. His later book is When Early AAs Were Cured and Why. It's a what they did, and how to do it today book. And it's a pip. But the introduction to the idea, the refutation of perpetual sickness, and the historical backdrop of the real, early A.A. Christian fellowship, Bible ideas, cures, and message carrying will be found in this book. It carefully explores the obvious meaning of cure. It carefully explores what the Bible has to say about cure. It carefully reviews the history of cures through the ages, as well as the specific cures of alcoholism before, during, and after A.A.'s founding. And it wowed me! I'm a Marine vet, and I looked for success, not failure, health, not sickness, victory, not defeat. And I find it with my relationship with God and His son Jesus Christ. I tired of hearing alcoholics and addicts dampened in their enthusiasm for sobriety and recovery by the doleful statements that there is no cure for alcoholism. It rankled me as a fighter and vet. What it really did for me was to show me the depth of believing, study, obedience, and love for God that enabled the Akron A.A. pioneer Christian fellowship people to be cured. And they said so. Hurrah for this positive note.

Yes. Alcoholics can be cured. And A.A. Pioneers said so.
Here's the book where Dick first began cutting the thread between Bill Wilson's 'powerless' alcoholic and A.A.'s original reliance on the power of God for a cure. And such a statement still raises the hackles of the died-in-the-wool fanciers of old, weak, shop-worn 'sick forever' ideas that crept into A.A. and 12 Step groups with the failures of therapists, the failures of treatment programs, and the rim-running by unbelievers who feel it's more important to be untainted by religion than to confess that God can, did, and does heal alcoholics. Dick's book shows the origin of the fallacy of no cure for alcoholics. The idea didn't come from God or the Great Physician Jesus Christ. It didn't come from the Good Book. It didn't come from the early A.A. Christian Fellowship program developed in 1935. It came when the Devil introduced the effectiveness of temptation over the effective fervent prayer of righteous men. Take a look at the Book of James, the early A.A. favorite. Read the first chapter on temptation. Read the fourth chapter 4:7 on submitting yourself to God, resisting the devil, and watching him flee. Read Chapter Five on the effectiveness of prayer--the chapter that guided the pioneers in their surrenders to Christ and their believing. Stick to the impotence of God if you want to remain sick. Look to the cures by God if you want to get well. And that's what the pioneers did.

Also recommended: God and Alcoholism, by Dick B. When Early AAs Were Cured and Why, by Dick B. The James Club and the Original A.A. Program's Absolute Essentials, by Dick B. A New Way Out, by Dick B.; A New Way In, by Dick B.

This is a must have for all field oceanographers. The material is well organized and clearly presented. Excellent companion for intro data analysis and observational physical oceanography texts.

We have no similar books in Physical Oceanography. It puts together the description of many useful techniques (including the modern ones) and it also considers pratical aspects of data collection and analysis. The text is easy to follow. The figures are very clear. Useful references are cited. Other geophysical areas can also benefit from it. Do I need to say something else !

In Data Analysis Methods in Physical Oceanography, Emery and Thomson have drawn together a broad range of information on data analysis methods in a single volume. It is an excellent book for the experienced researcher as well as upper level undergraduates and graduate students. It could either serve as a textbook or as a reference handbook. The focus of the book is on application of methods and not just theoretical description. The material is presented in the same fashion that data is approached, from collection to analysis. Particularly useful is that each chapter provides background for the topics presented; setting a context for understanding the material.

The first chapter reviews the basics of statistical sampling and how various oceanographic data elements are collected. It describes in detail the various methods used for collection and their inherent strengths and weakness. The second chapter moves from collecting the data to processing and data presentation; including calibration, interpolation and a variety of presentation formats. The third chapter presents the standard statistical methods and procedures for error handling. The last two chapters cover the range of methods used for spatial and time series analysis of data. This includes not only long established methods but more recent methodologies, such as wavelet transforms, as well.

A bibliography and set of appendices complement the text, making the book an all encompassing reference work. The authors have created an extensive bibliography that enables readers to follow up with more specific readings. The appendices include units in physical oceanography, a glossary of statistical terms, statistical tables, and non-uniform numbers.

Anholt covers everything you need to know about making a good scientific presentation (in any discipline)- how to structure a talk, how to present your data (on slides or overhead transparencies), how to use body language, how to answer audience questions. He illustrates his tips with real-life examples (photos and drawings) and amusing anecdotes, so you can see the logic behind his suggestions and know what to avoid doing too. The section on poster presentations was very helpful-- it includes a drawing of a real poster so that you can see an example of a good layout. The book is well-organized, easy to follow, and has really helped me avoid so many of the pitfalls that commonly plague science presentations.

We use this book in a seminar course for seniors majoring in chemistry. When I first saw it, I realized that it neatly summarized everything I had learned about giving an effective presentation. I think it's a great resource for science professionals and students

There are many fine books that cover presentation skills. However, there are far fewer books that cover this topic as it specifically relates to graduate science research. Robert Anholt has done a wonderful job in this regard. Furthermore, this book has received rave reviews from many Ph.D.s with whom we have talked.

Some great insights to long ago baseball stars and the stories behind the stats. I have totally enjoyed this book.

Both books are instantly a must read for all fans of this era..Fantastic to see these teams and players given such loving and endearing attention.

The Society for American Baseball Research has outdone itself again, with a companion book to "Deadball Stars of the National League;" appropriately enough called "Deadball Stars of the American League." Following the same manner as the N.L. book, it has short biographies of the major stars for each of the franchises active between 1901 and 1919, complete with many photos. This excellent book again utilized a huge amount of people on the "Deadball" Committee of the organization taking part in the writing, editing and fact checking. It's a wonderful book for those wanting a feel of the game in the first decades of the 20th century, and of the players of that time, and I highly recommend it.

Peter Limburg has done a considerable amount of research on a number of ships and planes that have gone down to the depths. Unlike Shadow Divers, which covers just one wreck, Peter Limburg's book covers the details of the work done to investigate a number of undersea wrecks, such as The Derbyshire, the Gaul, the Flare, the Lucona, the Marine Electric, the Rema, the Estonia, the Edmund Fitzgerald and quite a few others.
It's amazing the amount of time and money that was expended to find out the cause of these disasters. Technical details of the equipment used are included to give as complete report as possible.

This is a stunning book! I couldn't put it down. One mysterious disaster after another presented moment by moment as the tragedy unfolds, the suspense rises, the spine tingles and the fingernails get shorter and shorter -- and the solution is eventually uncovered by undersea divers and their robotic aids. My eyes just raced across the pages. Limburg is a great storyteller with an easy, readable prose and a gift for explaining nautical details and mechanical equipment so anyone can understand them.

Remember the ferry "Estonia" which sank in the Baltic Sea in 1994? The history of that fiasco will open your eyes. Want to know why the Soviet Sub "Kursk" sank in 2000? Or what happened inside the crew capsule of Challenger in 1986? Or what went on inside the cockpit of EgyptAir Flight 990 in 1999 when the plane headed straight down into the Atlantic? These are only a few of the tragedies Limburg discusses. Thanks to deep sea divers, robots and submersibles, the answers to many long-standing mysteries are now known. You will learn a lot about the logistics of a deep sea dive, how wrecks are raised, what kinds of clues the experts look for, and, most importantly, how these disasters come about.

I'd recommend this book to anyone over 10. Limburg's flawless writing, dry humor and gentle wit are endearing; you feel you're being guided by a friend through a new and amazing world. I promise you, the words will leap off the page, your heart will race and your palms sweat. And you'll hardly notice you're learning a heck of a lot about modern deep sea salvage in the bargain.

And that doesn't happen much for me! Limburg's book selects a series of case studies regarding undersea wrecks, including ships and planes.

It is well-researched and also well-written, with a pacing that makes for an absorbing and fast read. Yet you don't miss anything.

I just recently finished a book on the tragedy of the Russian submarine Kursk, "A Time to Die," (see my review), and there is information I didn't know about here.

Among the other well-known wrecks include that of the Edmund Fitzgerald, which goes over the varied beliefs as to how the ore boat went down. Limburg also takes note of the comments of some who seemed to have an axe to grind against her captain, yet those seem to have little in terms of standing power.

I was intrigued by the loss of the Arctic Rose, a trawler that went down in the Bering Sea, and the loss of the "Derbyshire." Very interesting reading, and the technical explanations and the logistics of how the searches and recoveries were made was simplistic, but not terribly so.

Limburg has a bit of venom here and there, subtly placed for politicos -- the Lucona case and the loss of the Challenger are laid at the feet where they should go -- in the former, a politcally connected criminal, and the latter government officials, corporate bigwigs and NASA upper management who wanted a showpiece and put, as Robert Ballard said, a little too much faith in our vaunted technology.

Excellent book, highly recommended.

If you want to know about revolution around the world you should read this book...

Revolution-500 yrs of struggle for change is an excellent review of some of the most influencial revolutions that have ever happened. I love this book as it is so informative and intresting. I definitely recomend it to any one intrested in revolutions. The pictures are excellent too!! With the pictures of old art to photos of Che Guevara and Boris Yeltsin. and it also has maps to explain things. There's loads of great quotes from pple, it's wonderful!!!!!!

Making history accessible to everyone is not only a rare talent but a great service to the public, and this is a book that can be enjoyed by everyone. It is full of wit, insight, wonderful illustrations and photographs. It captures the most important political details of the last five centuries in a way that brings home to the reader the true historical significance of events many of us have only ever heard or read about from a single (authorized) perspective. Much of history is so bloody and disturbing that it can deter people from delving into it. Mark Almond's book is gripping enough to prevent readers from turning away from the horrors, and the importance of that should not be underestimated. We all have a responsibility to be aware of the real causes behind the great tragedies in human history. The great revolutions of the last 500 years have occurred at such a horrendous cost to mankind that for any of us to simply sit back and say "that could never happen again, not in this day and age" would be tantamount to criminal negligence. How many people predicted the terrors, wars and famines of the last half millennium? As the author writes in the opening chapter, "Complacency has rarely been a good prophet." Taking those words to heart, any reader of this book should find he or she has the impetus to read on. As an added bonus, the reader should find tremendous enjoyment in turning the pages.