Crime Analysis

If someone goes into hiding, is it worth risking everything to find out why? Brent Foster can't believe Skylar Shaw is complicit in a drug scheme, although all of the evidence points to her guilt. Somewhere in the woman's journal, in the lines of a mysterious poem Skylar wrote, are answers to so many questions. Is she being hunted? Or the question that bothers him the most: What if she isn't being hunted at all? There is only one way to get answers, and Brent is prepared to go to the ends of the earth to find out the truth.

In October 2002, Susan Polk was arrested for the murder of her husband, Felix, kicking off what would become one of the most captivating murder trials in recent memory. Now, former judge and current Court TV host Catherine Crier turns an analytical eye to Susan's story, delving into her past and examining how over twenty years of marriage culminated in murder. Dark, psychological, and terrifying, Final Analysis is a harrowing look at the recesses of the human mind and the trauma that reveals them.

In the annals of crime, the sinister figures known as serial killers cast a long, chilling shadow. From the infamous to the lesser-known "The Dark Legacy: Unveiling the Top 10 Serial Killers of the United States," delves into the author's behavioral analysis of the killer's twisted minds and macabre deeds of history's most notorious serial rapists and serial murderers. In this book, you'll encounter Ted Bundy's meticulous planning, John Wayne Gacy's enigmatic charisma, and Samuel Little's haunting legacy.

With the decline of traditional journalism, there are precious few inquiring eyes watching government and the public service. How can any of us know how our tax dollars are being spent? But there is good news. For at least the past decade, governments at all levels have been busy publishing truckloads of data representing official policies and their outcomes. For the most part, that data is available in the public domain and just sits there, waiting for us to come and get it. This book was written with the hope and expectation that sophisticated data analytics tools can tame those ...

Start Publishing Notes' Summary, Analysis, and Review of Nick Bilton's American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road includes a summary of the book, review, analysis and key takeaways, and detailed "about the author" section. Please note: This is an analysis and key takeaways of the book and not the original book.

Explore the fascinating link between gender stereotypes in fairy tales and real-world life with Only Prince Charming Gets to Break the Rules: Gender and Rule Violation in Fairy Tales and Life. This thought-provoking book carefully analyzes 200 folktales and fairy tales from around the world, uncovering a universal disparity in how male and female characters are punished for breaking the rules. Through a blend of thorough research and literary investigation, the book sheds light on how these stereotypes affect our families, politics, and education. A powerful feminist critique of social ...

Drawing on declassified documents, interviews with intelligence veterans and policymakers, and other sources, The Image of the Enemy examines how seven countries analyzed and used intelligence to understand their main adversary. The cases in the book include the Soviet Union's analysis of the United States (and vice versa), East Germany's analysis of West Germany (and vice versa), British intelligence in the early years of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, Israeli intelligence about the Palestinians, and more.

In Citizen and Subject, Ugandan academic and author Mahmood Mamdani challenges dominant views about the crisis of postcolonial Africa. Many studies emphasize that the problems the continent faces are homegrown - the consequence of poor government, widespread corruption, and other local factors. Citizen and Subject challenged these ideas. It argues that the current crisis has come about because of the institutional legacy of colonialism.

It's a sunny morning in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and also Dr. Kay Scarpetta's birthday. She's about to head to Miami for a vacation with Benton Wesley, her FBI profiler husband, when she notices seven pennies on a wall behind their home. Is this a kids' game? And if so, why are all of the coins dated 1981 and so shiny they could be newly minted? Her cellphone rings, and Detective Pete Marino tells her there's been a homicide five minutes away. A high school music teacher has been shot with uncanny precision as he unloaded groceries from his car. Yet no one has heard or seen a thing.

Wildlife is an important and even vital asset for both intrinsic and economic reasons. Yet it is illegally exploited on a massive scale to the point where some species now risk extinction. Exploiting the Wilderness provides a concise overview of this shameful business, describing some of the main species being exploited and examining select wildlife whose survival is imperiled due to heavy pressure from poachers to meet consumer demand. Greg Warchol draws on his firsthand experience and research in Africa to examine the structure and operation of the illegal trade in wildlife.

Whodunnit? Whether you're a novice writer taking your first tentative steps into this beguiling world or a seasoned wordsmith seeking fresh ideas, these prompts will prove to be an indispensable ally in your quest to create unforgettable stories. Beyond the terms and prompts, "The Sleuth Dictionary" also delves into providing guidance on creating compelling characters, crafting plots, and keeping your readers enthralled until the final, shocking reveal. As you journey through this guide, you will discover that writing a mystery is akin to solving a puzzle—the thrill lies in carefully ...