Reviews (28)

Very Good - Highly Recomended
Buy this book and read it. I was looking for a professional, yet easy to read book and this is it. This book will improve your self confidence in approaching financial reports and understanding the numbers.

Investor Beware
This book shows how GAAP rules can be twisted to mask poor financial performance and boost the price of stock.Among the tricks exposed:shifting revenue from one period to another; taking losses at convenient times; and manipulating depreciation schedules to minimize expenses.Each trick is illustrated with real-world examples drawn from SEC cases and civil litigation.I enjoyed the book very much:it's short, readable, and wise.I did, however, wonder about what audience the author was trying to reach.Accountants and financial analysts will already know these tricks and regard the exposition as superficial; on the other hand, readers with no business background at all might be daunted by the accounting technicalities.Probably the ideal reader is a hobbyist-investor who reads business books for pleasure.For such readers, "Financial Shenanigans" offers pleasures galore.

Know more about tricky accounting technique
For those who have taken ACCT 101, there is a good book to learn accounting tricky in detail. This book could be better if changed its text book style, although this makes readers easier to read, a bit boring. The example are not very good as most of the analyzed companies are not well known.
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Subjects:  1. Accounting - Financial    2. Business & Economics    3. Business / Economics / Finance    4. Business/Economics    5. Financial Accounting    6. Fraud    7. Misleading financial statement    8. Misleading financial statements    9. Personal Finance - Investing    10. Business & Economics / Personal Finance / Investing    11. Criminal investigation & detection    12. Financial reporting, financial statements   

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Alright.
In a word, this book "sucks."I had to purchase it for a class in which I am currently using.Yea, it has an ABUNDANCE of useful information, but the part that gets me is the fact that if your teacher uses Abadinsky's testing booklet, it's all wrong.It's even been discussed in our class at how off the test questions are as opposed to what's in his book.If possible, which is hard when it comes to textbooks, buy another.

Excellent text for Criminal Justice majors
I am a college professor who just finished teaching ORGANIZED CRIME to twenty college juniors and seniors.I selected Abadinsky's book as the text because it is carefully and thoughtfully "choreographed."The information provided flows in a sensible and clearly written design.Some texts appear to be designed for Rhodes Scholars and are virtually impossible to read.This is not the case with this great book!I recommend it to teachers and those who have in interest in this fascinating subject.

Organized Crime's concept, empircial evidence and current LE
If you (the reader, the researcher) is interested in Organized Crime, I strongly recommend this book (Howard Abadinsky's Organized Crime, 6th Ed.) This book is the only detailed book I have come across in studying Organized Crime. I am currently a criminal justice graduate student attending the University of Central Florida. RSB ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Law - General    2. Criminal Procedure    3. Criminology    4. General    5. History    6. Legal Reference / Law Profession    7. Organized crime    8. Social Science    9. Sociology    10. United States    11. Law / Criminal Procedure   

Editorial Review

"Hutus kill Tutsis, then Tutsis kill Hutus--if that's really all there is to it, then no wonder we can't be bothered with it," Philip Gourevitch writes, imagining the response of somebody in a country far from the ethnic strife and mass killings of Rwanda. But the situation is not so simple, and in this complex and wrenching book, he explains why the Rwandan genocide should not be written off as just another tribal dispute.Read more

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Disappointed
I was disappointed by the tone of the first chapter.
Remarkable and Life-Changing
This book will change your worldview.Gourevitch makes you realize how much we marginalize Africa, and how we refuse to recognize unpleasant realities to avoid the responsibility for dealing with them.While his account includes a lot of horrible examples of inhumanity, there are also some splendidly inspiring examples of humanity, which make you believe that change is possible, and even ultimately inevitable.

What a horrific tale
A lot of books I've read down through the years, even books I have enjoyed, I have forgotten almost as soon as I finished them.
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Subjects:  1. Africa - General    2. Current Affairs    3. Ethnic relations    4. Genocide    5. Government - Comparative    6. International    7. Politics / Current Events    8. Politics and government    9. Politics/International Relations    10. Rwanda    11. Armed conflict   

Reviews (65)

Compelling
I just finished reading this book and found it both compelling and haunting.I couldn't put it down.If you are looking for a balcony analysis this is not for you but if on the other hand you want to know what it was like... no what it was really like, day to day, and step into the shoes of someone who was there then this is the book for you.Gen. Dallaire had access to and negotiated over and over again with the top leaders on both sides of the conflict and tells the story, the few triumphs and many failings of the groups in Rwanda, the member nations, and the UN itself, like no one else possibly could.My hats off to him for taking the time to tell this story, no doubt a painful one, in detail and for having given so much personally during that year of his life to save lives and minimize the deaths in Rwanda with the cards that were dealt him.Few, I believe would have persisted as long as he did trying to make a difference under similar conditions.

disappointing book
someone wrote this review above, i want to second it.the book could have been a lot better, was quite disappointing.i got into the habit of skimming through a lot of pages at a time, the last hundred pages or so are the best and worth reading, the rest is just a quick skim.
Must reading if you're interested in world events
My daughter at U of M got me interested in the Rwandan crisis and was just vacationing in Canada and picked up this book by a Canadian General who was leading the UN effort in Rwanda during the genocide and what a tragedy thiswas and remains. I didnt walk away thinking this guy was a great General but he had the guts and the commitment to right to stay in spite of the ineptitude of the United Nations and Cofi Anan who was in a key role at the time. The tragedy of what the free world stood by and let happen is nearly unsurpassed, probably only by the Jews extermination in WWII. If you have any interest in the world happenings and think you have faith in the United Nations just buy this and read it - we need change. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Africa - Central    2. Atrocities    3. Civil War, 1994    4. Crime And Criminals    5. Criminology    6. Dallaire, Româeo    7. History    8. History - General History    9. International Relations - General    10. Military - Other    11. Personal narratives, Canadian    12. Rwanda    13. Social Science    14. Sociology    15. Political Science / International Relations   

Reviews (1)

I guess if your class requires it, you have to get it.
I find it hard to believe this book was edited before it was sent to the publisher.For a college text book, there are multiple mistakes. It refers to modern day Native Americans as Indians. The pictures are something to be laughed at. There are pictures showing officers standing around with their hands in their pockets, male suspects laughing as they are being searched by female officers; the cover has an officer appearing to be using "community policing" while sitting on the back of his patrol car. I have yet to run into a department where that is exceptable.There are many more law enforcment books out there with more information, that is better put togeather, and not such a bore to read. But, I guess if your class calls for this book, you have no choice. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Law - General    2. Criminology    3. Law    4. Law enforcement    5. Police    6. Police administration    7. Sociology    8. UnitedStates    9. United States    10. Crime & criminology    11. Law / Criminal Law   

Reviews (1)

Great book!
This book is great, the website that comes with the book works well also. The author explainsRead more

Subjects:  1. Crime    2. Criminal Investigation    3. Criminal Procedure    4. Criminal justice, Administrati    5. Criminal justice, Administration of    6. Criminology    7. Government - Judicial Branch    8. Government policy    9. Legal System    10. Social Science    11. Sociology    12. United States    13. Crime & criminology    14. Law / Jurisprudence   

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Useful Resource
As a school administrator, I find the information on interviewing and interrogation helpful in getting to the bottom of issues I previously have not been able to solve. The questioning techniques and the observation of behaviors presented in this book enable me to allow my students to tell the truth and help to solve their own issues. The resolution of these issues and the breaking down of lies and cover-up behavior is the first step to helping students make better decisions. This book is an invaluable resource in that regard. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Confession (Law)    2. Criminal Law - General    3. Forensic Science    4. Law    5. Legal Reference / Law Profession    6. Police questioning    7. United States    8. Criminal law    9. Law / Criminal Law   

Subjects:  1. Criminal Procedure    2. Criminal justice, Administration of    3. Criminology    4. Cross-cultural studies    5. Social Science    6. Sociology    7. Courts & procedure    8. Crime & criminology    9. Criminal law    10. Law / Criminal Procedure    11. Sociology, Social Studies   

Subjects:  1. New Age / Body, Mind & Spirit    2. Parapsychology - General    3. Self-Help    4. Spiritual    5. Unexplained Phenomena    6. Biography: general    7. Body, Mind & Spirit / Parapsychology    8. Criminal investigation & detection    9. Forensic science   

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A wonderful law enforcement field guide
Obviously the author of the one star review has had some negative experience with regards to the subject matter of this book. To call the information "outdated" is ludicrous in that so little information has been available for so long. Those that have participated in the web of deceit referred to as Munchausen's Syndrome find it difficult to accept the truth and are often on the offensive with anyone that possesses the knowledge of this disorder and its existance. Their anger and resentment is further exacerbated when this information is conveyed in any logical, fact based manner.

Over-priced and Out Dated!
This witch-hunt is over. The creator of MSBP (Roy Meadow) has been exposed and discredited for his "fanciful tales" and courts all over the UK are overturning convictions. Courts in the US are recognizing that this is not a diagnosis accepted by any medical establishment. An important work from an acknowledged expert in the field.
Detective Artingstall is well-known for her body of writings and her experience in Munchausen syndrome and Munchausen by proxy cases.In this authoritative work, she provides insights and practical assistance missingfrom most other books on the subject.Legal forms, lists of pertinentquestions to ask as cases are examined, and summaries of chapter highlightsare among the useful elements of the book.The book is also liberallydotted with case studies, including legal outcomes.Although thecopy-editing is not as thorough as I would have liked, the content of thebook is outstanding.Detective Artingstall's book will be an often-citedresource for practitioners of multiple disciplines--social work, lawenforcement, nursing, medicine, child protection, and more.Whilefactitious disorder and Munchausen syndrome have been long-acknowledged inthe professional literature, the type of abuse called Munchausen by proxyhas been recognized and studied only within the last 2 decades.Works suchas this one--based on a mastery of the literature, a wealth of personalexperience, and an abiding desire to uncover the truth (no matter howdisturbing)--will be invaluable in irrefutably establishing Munchausen byproxy as a public health and criminal-justice issue that requires ourcareful attention. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Case studies    2. Child Abuse    3. Criminology    4. Forensic Psychiatry    5. Homicide investigation    6. Medical    7. Mental Illness    8. Munchausen syndrome    9. Munchausen syndrome by proxy    10. Pathology    11. Psychiatry - General    12. Psychology    13. Psychopathology - General    14. Crime & criminology    15. Forensic medicine    16. Law / Forensic Science   

Reviews (16)

Transgression of the Mind
A disillusioned Betty commits a crime of passion showing little compassion. Her irreverent actions negate her parochial background. Nothing but burnt offerings pays homage to the memory of her victims.
Premeditated Action
If Betty could not satisfy Dan perhaps she had the problem. What were Dan's needs? That should have been her question. Actions speak louder than words and Betty's actions were a direct result of dysfunctional reasoning. I feel for their family and all touched by the ultimate devastating incident.
Excellent Debut
"Until the Twelfth of Never" is an excellent debut by writer Bella Stumbo, of an ugly and acrimonious divorce that turned deadly.
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Subjects:  1. Biography    2. Biography/Autobiography    3. Broderick, Betty    4. Broderick, Daniel Thomas    5. California    6. Case studies    7. Homicide    8. Infamous Crimes And Criminals    9. Murder    10. Murder - General    11. Murderers    12. Nonfiction - True Crime / Espionage    13. True Crime / General   

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" a state within a state,a virtual invisible government"

Eye Opening, Fun, Enlightening, Fun, Sad, Gruesome
Its given me so much incite into political workings, political networking, establishing connections, streetsmarts, collusion, and an interesting heritage.

Classic
When it comes to organized crime in the U.S., the talk is generally "Mafia this, Mafia that," and while La Cosa Nostra has certainly caused its share of mayhem, it's hardly fair to ignore the contribution other groups have made to the history of the American underworld.Tons of minority groups, white and otherwise--Blacks, Chinese, Russians, Armenians, Jews, and so on--have been involved in organized criminal activities to one degree or another, but as T.J. English points out in Paddy Whacked, the Irish have one distiction that can never be taken away: they got there first.English paints a vivid portrait of good old days that weren't always good, starting with the arrival of the first Irish immigrants after the potato famine of the 1840's and continuing through turbulent and violent times that saw the Irish emerge as a prominent force in the American criminal underworld as well as in American society as a whole.Paddy Whacked tells some highly unpleasant stories about Irish-American history, shedding light on inhuman poverty, ethnic and religious prejudice, violent gang wars, and large-scale political malfeasance, but that doesn't stop it from being mighty entertaining throughout, no matter what your background.If your view of the Irish is all shamrocks, leprechauns, and green beer on St. Patrick's day, this book should offer up some surprises, as much of what we associate with inner cities today (gangs, colors, drive-by shootings) had its roots at least partially in the Irish enclaves of the 19th and 20th centuries.
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Subjects:  1. Criminology    2. Gangsters    3. General    4. History    5. History - U.S.    6. History: World    7. Irish-American criminals    8. Organized Crime    9. United States    10. United States - General    11. History / General   

Reviews (1)

Exceptional
I was a student in one of Ross Gardner's bloodstain pattern analysisclasses using these principles.Very informative and quite interesting. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bloodstains    2. Crime scene searches    3. Criminal Evidence And Analysis    4. Forensic Science    5. Forensic hematology    6. Law    7. Legal Reference / Law Profession    8. Criminal investigation & detection    9. Law / Forensic Science   

Subjects:  1. Criminal Justice Administration    2. Criminal Law - General    3. Criminology    4. Discrimination & Racism    5. Law    6. Race And Ethnic Relations    7. Sociology    8. Courts & procedure    9. Criminal law    10. Law / Criminal Procedure    11. Multicultural studies    12. Racism & racial discrimination   

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A few things unanswered..........
I first heard the name "Pee Wee Gaskins" in 1994. My new boss and I were traveling through the upstate part of SC to pick up a company car. We were discussings things unrelated to work and getting to know each other. When he asked if I enjoyed reading, I told him I enjoyed reading books about true crime, serial killers in particular. At that time, he told me I should get the book "Final Truth". I did.
Final Truth or Final attempt to "Become Famous?"
This book is a good read ( i finished it in a day ) but i just have some trouble beliving some of Pee Wee's stories - he even states himself that he has told several versions of the stories -so why should i believe without doubt that this book is "the truth"? ... from reading profiling books on serial killers - you find that these killers may change up the way they kill / despose of their bodies - to make an improvement - but gaskins has 2 ways of killing people and he bounces back and forth between them -- doesn't make much sense ...
The gospel of victimology
This autobiography by serial killer Pee Wee Gaskins is brought to you by the apparently easily-duped co-author, journalist Wilton Earle. Gaskins' justifications and distortions are passed along with little examination or challenge, and probably bear small resemblance to the facts.
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Subjects:  1. 1935-1991    2. Biography/Autobiography    3. Case studies    4. Fiction - Psychological Suspense    5. Gaskins, Pee Wee,    6. Homicide    7. Infamous Crimes And Criminals    8. Mass murder    9. Murder - General    10. Psychological    11. Serial murders    12. South Carolina    13. True Crime / Murder    14. Gaskins, Pee Wee    15. Murder    16. Rape   

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Introduction to Criminal Justice (with CD) by Larry J. Siegel
Criminology and criminal justice has been the subject of a lot of research. Critical criminology has evolved over the past two decades and a number of new sub-branches have developed.Most popular research would be improved by greater emphasis on the branch of criminology known as "Minarchist Realism" or "Libertarian Realism."
Review for Criminal Justice Book
The book was in excellent condition and I recieved the in only a few days of ordering.

Excellent Book
Siegel brings the world of CJ to people like on one else can. he is excellent at taking what would be incredibly complicated concepts and making them easy for anyone to understand yet maintain a complete and rich text that has everything an undergrad CJ class would need. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Procedure    2. Criminal justice, Administrati    3. Criminal justice, Administration of    4. Criminal law    5. Criminology    6. Social Science    7. Sociology    8. United States    9. Courts & procedure    10. Crime & criminology    11. Law / Criminal Procedure    12. Sociology, Social Studies   

Subjects:  1. Cases    2. Criminal Law    3. Criminal Law - General    4. Jurisprudence    5. Law    6. Legal Reference / Law Profession    7. United States    8. Crime & criminology    9. Social Science / Criminology   

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Criminal Behavior : A Psychosocial Approach (7th Edition
This has been an extremely helpful book for criminal justice majors and psychology majors alike. I would reccomend this as a do not sell at the end of the semester, it is one to keep.

excelent
excelent condition of the book, although it took quite a while to get delivered.

Decent, But Riddled With Sloppy Factual Errors
This book attempts to be fair, but is rife with wrong or misleading information.I think the author tries to cover too much ground, and winds up out of his element.Read more

Subjects:  1. Clinical Psychology    2. Criminal Psychology    3. Criminal behavior    4. Criminology    5. Social Science    6. Sociology    7. Sociology - General    8. United States    9. Criminal or forensic psychology    10. Offenders    11. Social Science / Sociology / General   

Reviews (6)

Excellent Resource
This book succintly provides critical information for judges, therapists, parent evaluators/GALs, and most importantly parents trying to protect their children from harm.It highlights the many misconceptions present in the legal system that enable abusers to continue to victimize their children and spouses, and explains how these situations should be addressed, backed by data to support the authors' conclusions.This is a credible well-written book that provides a rational counter to the awful theories of Richard Gardner.

For Public Consumption
As a former severely battered wife and for two decades as an advocate for social justice: this book is long overdue. Specifically, the authors address the untenable situation of a
Male "victim" is obviously a perpetrator
Anyone with real experience and knowledge in the realm of domestic violence can clearly see that Bancroft is on target. He is one of the few authors who truly understands the dynamics of abuse and can accurately assess those who are truly abusers ... many of whom call themselves the "victims." There are definitive signs of men who abuse, though they work so hard to hide it that they get angry when they discover their attempts don't work with Brancroft.
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Subjects:  1. Abuse - General    2. Abusive men    3. Criminology    4. Dysfunctional Families    5. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    6. Family violence    7. Interpersonal Relations    8. Social Science    9. Sociology    10. United States    11. Victims of family violence    12. Wife abuse    13. Domestic violence    14. Family & Relationships / Abuse   

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Excellent
I went to the Wicklander seminar recently.The book was just as great as the class, I'm very fortunate to have been able to go and receive the book.Thanks!

Excellent Reference
This is an excellent referecne book for anyone involved in both private and public sector interviews.

A great book for any investigator
This was a very informative book.I highly recommend this book for anyone dealing with interviews and interrogations. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Evidence And Analysis    2. Criminal Law - General    3. Criminal Procedure    4. Forensic Science    5. Law    6. Police questioning    7. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    8. Politics / Current Events    9. United States    10. Criminal investigation & detection    11. Law / Forensic Science