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Perfect guide for anyone interested in the FBI
I was interested in being a special agent with the FBI before reading this book and after reading it I am even more interested.This book was very good at explaining the application process for the FBI.Also gave info on a wide range of topics from the history of the FBI, to what an agent does.Anyone interested in a career as a special agent should read this for guidance and valuable insight on this career.It was very helpful to me and can help you out as well. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Career Planning (General)    3. Career/Job    4. Careers - General    5. Careers / Job Opportunities    6. Federal Bureau of Investigation    7. Forensic Science    8. Law Enforcement    9. Officials and employees    10. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    11. United States.    12. Vocational guidance    13. Advice on careers & achieving success    14. Criminal investigation & detection    15. USA   

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Horrific Story - Terribly Written - Very Disappointing
This book was a HUGE disappointment for me because I have used the Amazon Recommendations wizard for a long time and this book was the #1 recommendation based on my preferences. How could this book be likened to ANYTHING on my list? The similarities come to a dead stop other than being on the topic of 'child abuse'.
A Real Pageturner
Once I started reading this book, I couldn't put it down. I am still stunned that this woman is alive today and that someone hasn't shot her dead.Her poor children will never be right.All I can say is that I would like to be in a room with Terry for about 1 hour.How was she even allowed to have children.She should have been spayed long ago.

Not a good read
The reason I gave this book such a low review is because it was so poorly written. I felt like I was reading something intended for a second grader. I was very diappointed by the author and the way the book was written. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. California    2. Case studies    3. Child abuse    4. Filicide    5. Knorr, Theresa Jimmie    6. Murder - General    7. Sibling abuse    8. Sociology    9. True Crime / Espionage    10. True Stories   

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Learn why some police hate homosexuals and others.
In the chapter on sex crimes in this book, the O'Haras explain how homosexuals need to be closely watched and how they have a predisposition toward negative and criminal acts. Much of this is very stereotyped. Easy to understand, yet comprehensive
The Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation by Charles E.O'Hara provides a particuarly informative and comprehensive insight into the specific areas of criminal investigation. The author includes detailed explanations and supports his theories with the use of factual information and case studies.As I am currently studying law, I have been searching for a text which provides me with detailed information and everything I need to know. This book certainly has it all. This is must-have for those studying criminal investigation. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal investigation    2. Forensic Science    3. General    4. Legal Reference / Law Profession    5. Social Science    6. Sociology   

Subjects:  1. Criminal Evidence And Analysis    2. Criminal Procedure    3. Criminal investigation    4. Evidence    5. Footprints    6. Footwear    7. Forensic Science    8. Identification    9. Jurisprudence    10. Law    11. Legal Reference / Law Profession    12. Science/Mathematics    13. Criminal investigation & detection    14. Law / Forensic Science    15. Police & security services   

Subjects:  1. Insurgency    2. Iraq    3. Iraq War, 2003-    4. Middle East - General    5. Occupied territories    6. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    7. Political Freedom & Security - Terrorism    8. Political Science    9. Politics / Current Events    10. Politics/International Relations    11. 21st century    12. Asian / Middle Eastern history: postwar, from c 1945 -    13. Political Science / Law Enforcement    14. War & defence operations   

Subjects:  1. Forensic Medicine    2. Forensic radiography    3. Medical    4. Medical / Nursing    5. Pathology    6. Radiologic Diagnosis    7. Radiology    8. Law / Forensic Science   

Subjects:  1. Anatomy    2. Anthropology - Physical    3. Archaeology / Anthropology    4. Forensic Science    5. Growth    6. Human skeleton    7. Life Sciences - Human Anatomy & Physiology    8. Medical    9. Pediatrics    10. Science    11. Skeletal maturity    12. Chiropractic & osteopathy    13. Social Science / Anthropology / General   

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One of the finest Bloodstain texts I have read. OUTSTANDING!
This is one of the finest reference books I have had the pleasure to read.It is easy to understand, no far out explanations.I believe this bookshould be on the shelf of any and all investigators, new or old.The tableof contents was very informative.You are taken from the history of thisdisipline, all the way to case study.Nothing is missed and you can carrythe book by yourself!!Credit was properly given to those that were first,there was no attempt to make one believe the editors were the"first" to discover this disipline.Photos often assisted text. I believe this is necessary for those investigators who do not see this asmuch as others.There was even a glossary !! EXCELLENT WORK !I lookforward to treating my eyes to the next book by James & Eckert

A must for anyone interested in Criminal Law and Enforcement
Anyone involved in law enforcement or Crimial Law will cherish this informative, well written text. It takes a very complicated, mind numbing subject and pilots the reader in an organized, comprehensible manner to awell rounded understanding of the subject. This one should be requiredreading for all law students and Criminal Law practitioners. AMasterpiece!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Analysis    2. Bloodstains    3. Criminal Evidence And Analysis    4. Evidence    5. Forensic Medicine    6. Forensic Science    7. Forensic hematology    8. Law    9. Legal Reference / Law Profession    10. Medical    11. Pathology   

Subjects:  1. Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice    2. Criminal Law - Juvenile Offenders    3. Criminology    4. Juvenile justice, Administration of    5. Law    6. Sociology    7. United States    8. Juvenile offenders    9. Law / Criminal Law   

Subjects:  1. Africa - South - South Africa    2. History - General History    3. Military-Political Relationships    4. Political Ideologies - Democracy    5. Politics/International Relations    6. POLITICS & GOVERNMENT    7. Police & security services    8. Political Science / Democracy    9. Republic of South Africa   

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What was this supposed to be?
I've read everything Michael Connelly has written.I'm a huge fan.What was this?Apparently all the news articles he wrote as a reporter organized by criminal into chapters.The result is unending repetition of the facts, as newspaper articles are wont to do.When you're reading one article a day, that's fine.But when you're reading the articles in succession, it definitely is not fine.

Save Your Money and Your Time.
The flap description had me intrigued, as I have loved to read all things Connelly.I expected more of an analysis of his experiences and how they formed his work.The "Telling high school yearbook caption" was simply a reprint of the caption.Not anything more, not more about who the person was, etc.This is literally a reprint of newspaper articles, and each one repeats much of what the previous handful on each subject had said.A disappointment.Move on.

if you like to read old newspapers cuttings, then go ahead,
but if you think you'd get a thrill out of this deadbeat cash-in newspapers cuttings, dream on.
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Subjects:  1. Case studies    2. Crime    3. Crime in mass media    4. Criminology    5. Homicide investigation    6. Media Studies    7. Murder    8. Murder - General    9. Sociology    10. True Crime    11. United States    12. Current Events / General   

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In the global search for culprits and causes in the rise of terrorism, former Israeli ambassador to the United Nations Dore Gold shines a spotlight on a nation many think of as a close ally of the United States: Saudi Arabia. As he explains in Read more

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A history buff gets shamed...
I am embarrassed to realize the extent of my own ignorance regarding the Wahabi menace.As a lover of history and one who could draw a fairly accurate survey of the events that shaped the West during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, I was grievously unaware of the monstrous theology and murderous campaign of Ibn `Abd Al-Wahhab.One wonders how the terrors of the crusades could compare to the genocidal murder of "impure" Muslims by the fanatical armies of Wahab.One wonders still why the West fails to see the ever-present and growing threat posed by the Wahhabi poison which spans out from Saudi Arabia (our allies?) to infect Muslims around the world.This book is required reading for every American who feels the need to make some progress toward understanding why some Muslims cultivate hatred above all other "virtues."Want to know why supposedly godly people feel compelled to murder innocent women, children, and men?Want to understand why they have no difficulty murdering their own kinsmen and fellow Muslims?It's the poisonous Muslim heresy of Wahhabism.Where does it come from and how is it funded and propagated across the globe?Saudi Arabia is Hatred's Kingdom as Dore Gold has dubbed it.This book is a good starting place and a dreadful portent of things to come as long as Saudi Arabia is not held accountable. The Saudi mission to spread Wahhabism has been incredibly "successful" in Indonesia, Chechnya, Bosnia, America, and of course, Palestine where their PLO has become the center of a maelstrom of Islamic hatred. One stat that might be instructive for all those who think the extremists are a small minority is that 79% of Palestinian children state that they want to be suicide bombers when they grow up.It would seem the "extremists" are the few who want peace.If you think this is all an academic discussion for Americans consider that 70% of the Mosques in America teach the Wahhabi doctrine.Get this book and learn what those "friendly" neighborhood mosque-goers really think about you.

Good start, weak finish
I found the historical chapters of the book (up until about 1960) to be most useful section. As we pass into King Fahd's reign, the reasoning becomes much more speculative.Nonetheless, the author presents a plausible scenario. Careful documentation of the links between the major players is useful, and however you slice it, the latter chapters show the razors' edge the political leaders of Saudi Arabia must walk.

Politically driven with no real substance
I've read this book out of curiosity, but unfortunetely found it to be without real or factual substance and no objective conclusion.
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Subjects:  1. Arab-Israeli conflict    2. Criminology    3. History    4. History: World    5. Islamic fundamentalism    6. Israel-Arab conflicts    7. Middle East - General    8. Middle East - Israel    9. Middle East - Saudi Arabia    10. Political Freedom & Security - Terrorism    11. Political Terrorism    12. Politics / Current Events    13. Saudi Arabia - History    14. Terrorism    15. Wahhabiyah    16. WahhÃ¥abÃ¥iyah    17. Middle East    18. Political Science / Political Freedom & Security / Terrorism    19. Saudi Arabia    20. Terrorism, freedom fighters, armed struggle   

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Eaves dropping on the Ranger world
This is a fascinating look into the experiences of a Texas Ranger. I was born in Texas but had little idea what it meant to be a "Texas Ranger."Joaquin Jackson has written an incredibly truthful book that not only gives the reader a look into his Ranger world, but thrillingly allows us to peek into his conscience and eaves drop on his values system.
Understanding the Texas Ranger
Joaquin Jackson provides an insightful excursion into the mind and deeds of a Texas Ranger.He does not attempt to aggrandize his labors, and expresses reasonable concern about how political agendas can and often do impede effective law enforcement. There are passages that were seemingly added by a technical writer (e.g., description of the terrain and historical points), which detract from the highly personal message that comes from the heart and soul of Ranger Jackson.As a professor who works with law enforcement, I increased my awareness of how the officer must be highly dedicated and willing to sacrifice personal gain for public service, as well as face a constant barrage of criticism from many sources and accept that threat to safety is a ever-present condition.This book is excellent for understanding the psychology of a Texas Ranger.

What a life
One of the few biographys/autobiographys I've ever enjoyed. A rich tale of life in the Texas Big Bend country as seen through the keen eyes of a Texas Ranger. Filled with both tragic and humorous tales of life on the border and hilarious accounts of famous and infamous Rangers throughout history. I'm truly envious of a man who loves his profession as much as Jackson. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1935-    2. Biography    3. Biography / Autobiography    4. History    5. History: American    6. Jackson, H. Joaquin    7. Jackson, H. Joaquin.    8. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    9. Specific Groups - General    10. Texas Rangers    11. United States - State & Local - Southwest    12. Biography & Autobiography / General   

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A dissenting opinion....
In order to temper the unrestrained exuberance of the formerreviews, I think it is appropriate to point out what I believe are a couple of major shortcomings of this book. Excellent
This book is an excellent source for information on learning the bones, how to side them, and many other interesting aspects of osteology.

Complete and concise course
This is quite possibly the most useful book I have ever bought. "Human Osteology" is clear and complete. The photos and diagrams are clear and complete. The text is clear and complete. I have used this book in three separate classes and it has proved invaluable to me all three times. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Anatomy    2. Anthropology - Physical    3. Archaeology    4. Bones    5. Forensic Medicine    6. Human remains (Archaeology)    7. Medical / Nursing    8. Physical Anthropology    9. Skeleton    10. Social Science    11. Sociology    12. Dentistry / oral & maxillofacial medicine    13. Forensic science    14. Medical / Endocrinology & Metabolism    15. Palaeontology   

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Lots of info, but spare me the victim's rights lectures
For a first semester course in criminal justice, this is a very comprehensive textbook.Lots of information, and you can learn a lot.I didn't use any of the on-line features, so can't say anything for them.
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Subjects:  1. Criminal Procedure    2. Criminal justice, Administrati    3. Criminal justice, Administration of    4. Criminology    5. Social Science    6. Sociology    7. United States    8. Law / Criminal Procedure   

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An International Perspective on Foreign Legal Systems
"Comparative Criminal Justice Systems: a Topical Approach" is a study of a few foreign legal systems with a political approach and an "international perspective". According to the author, Phil L. Reichel, the goal of his book is to extend the reader's knowledge about other countries, their citizens and their cultures but most important to find ways to improve society; not only at a local but at a global level as well.Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal justice, Administrati    2. Criminal justice, Administration of    3. Criminology    4. Cross-cultural studies    5. Japan    6. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    7. Political Science    8. Politics/International Relations    9. Sociology    10. Comparative law    11. Crime & criminology    12. Criminal law    13. Political Science / Law Enforcement   

Subjects:  1. Crime    2. Criminal Procedure    3. Criminology    4. Social Science    5. Sociology    6. United States    7. Crime & criminology    8. Law / Criminal Procedure   

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You want this book
I've taken the basic exam, and did ok. Unfortunately military points, and other factors I wont get into here, okay is not enough. This book is the exam. The methods he recommends using involving making up your own stories to help with memory (something with sex usually works for me)has its advantages, although I think he overplays it in the book. I'm not completely through it, I still have mathematics left, but at this point I must say it is worth the money. And in my humble opinion, you get what you pay for, and more. However this is just 1 of 2 books with the words "Police Exam Prep" in the title that I bought, I'll let you know how the other one turns out.

Police Exam
The service is well and to received the book in a matter of days help built my relationship, knowning that I can received my books with out any delays.

What a waste of time...
I feel like I have wasted money on this book. It turned out, I didn't need this book to study for the police test. All of the time and energy I put into getting the information about the test, and the police test was nothing I'd expected it to be. PLEASE, DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Civil service    2. Examinations    3. Examinations, questions, etc    4. Police    5. Police Science    6. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    7. Political Science    8. Professional - General    9. Study Guides    10. Tests    11. United States   

Subjects:  1. Handbooks & Manuals    2. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    3. Politics - Current Events    4. Reference   

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Introduction to Criminal Justice is a great textbook!
Overall, this textbook was one of the most helpful I've had this year. It has sidenotes, online help and is very easy to read. Great book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Law    2. Criminal Law - General    3. Law    4. Legal Reference / Law Profession    5. Crime & criminology    6. Law / Criminal Law