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270 p.; ill. (samples, charts, graphs). Includes Appendices and Index. Exterior in general used condition, starting at title page, previous owner's name in pen to first blank page, otherwise internally Very Good+ to Near Fine. May require small amount of extra shipping due to size of book.

First Edition. 232 p.; contains index. From back cover: Serial killers like Seattle's Ted Bundy, Maryland's Beltway Sniper, Atlanta's Wayne Williams, or England's Peter Sutcliffe usually outsmart the task forces on their trail for long periods of time. Keppel and Birnes take readers inside the operations of serial killer task forces to learn why. What is the underlying psychology of a serial killer and why this defeats task force investigations? This is the first book of its kind that combines state-of-the-art psychological assessment experience with the expertise of a homicide investigator who has tracked some of this country's most notorious serial killers. The author also brings to the book hands-on best practices gleaned from the experience of other task forces. Readers, both professional and students, will benefit from the comprehensive and critical case reviews, the analysis of what went wrong, what went right, and the after-action recommendations of evaluators in the US, UK, and Canada.

320 p. Includes suggested reading and an exclusive extras section "P.S. Insights, Interviews & More ... " with the author. Very minor shelfwear, otherwise Near Fine. From the back: In her entertaining and edifying New York Times bestseller, acclaimed author Francine Prose invites you to sit by her side and take a guided tour of the tools and tricks of the masters to discover why their work has endured. Written with passion, humor, and wisdom, Reading Like a Writer will inspire readers to return to literature with a fresh eye and an eager heart—to take pleasure in the long and magnificent sentences of Philip Roth and the breathtaking paragraphs of Isaac Babel; to look to John Ie Carré for a lesson in how to advance plot through dialogue and to Flannery O'Connor for the cunning use of the telling detail. And, most important, Prose cautions readers to slow down and pay attention to words, the raw material out of which all literature is crafted. "[It] should be read by everyone who wants to write, and… Leer más

92 p.; ill. (colour). Small "Our Films in Our Schools" sticker to front cover and very, very minor edgewear (mainly corners), otherwise Fine. An invaluable guide to Canadian films—with directors, dates, run-times, ratings (PG etc.), and synopses. Profusely illustrated in full colour.

First Edition. xxxi, 216 p.; ill., 60 plates; 24 cm. Includes Index (pp. 209-216).Blue cloth hardcover shows moderate wear, including but not limited to sunning to both covers and spine, and is slightly shaken. The top foredge is coloured blue, and he other edges are deckled. Apart from the aforementioned and the expected aging of paper, the book is in Near Fine condition, bright, clear, clean, and illustrated profusely with artwork, diagrams, and portraits. This book hails from the library of Dr. James Wellington Crane (1877-1959), bearing an illustrated book plate to that effect, and his signature on the title page. The book also sports a stamp from the Department of Public Welfare, Geriatric Centre in Toronto, where it was donated as part of the Dr. James W. Crane Collection, and a few library markings in pen and pencil. The rear free endpaper contains a handwritten note and a pasted clipping of what appears to be the 1941 ad from a used book salesman in 1941 from whom Crane purchased this copy.… Leer más

239 p.; colour ill.; includes index. From the back cover: A scientific approach to understanding the practice of yoga.Through full-color, three-dimensional illustrations of the skeleton, major muscles, tendons, and ligaments, Dr. Ray Long describes the science behind yoga. The book balances art, science, and spirituality as it traces the forces at work throughout your musculoskeletal system during yoga practice. Stunning illustrations reveal the role that each muscle plays in the practice of yoga. With an understanding of these structures, you can learn to break through blockages, optimize your experience, and avoid injuries. Designed for use on the mat, this book is an indispensable guide for anyone who wishes to fully integrate the body and the mind during yoga practice.

xiii, 744 p.; 24 cm. Includes Bibliography (pp. 619-692) and indices (pp. 725-744). Black cloth hard cover with gilt lettering to spine shows some edgewear and minor aging, with light foxing to endpapers, but the textblock is pristine, with no noticed markings, creases, or other defects. Dust jacket is price-clipped and is slightly faded, with wear commensurate with age, including small tears, but is housed in a protective cover to prevent further wear. At times surprisingly lucid, but often (and even hilariously) incorrect, it should be noted that the material contained in this book is extremely dated. Be prepared to encounter such as gems as: "Absolute women homosexuals are more psychopathic than men" (p. 610). From the dust jacket: THE SEXUAL OFFENDER AND HIS OFFENSES represents the first major work on the descriptive and clinical aspects of sexual abnormalities since Krafft-Ebing's Psychopathia Sexualis. It goes far beyond any existing work in charting and establishing the background and clinical… Leer más

Approx 40 p., unnumbered; colour ill. Covers are in Very Good- condition (some scratches and wear, see images) but inside is Fine. The "This book belongs to _____" has never been filled out. This engaging children's book teaches children scientific concepts and facts through their favourite Disney characters, including: Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and their families, Peter Pan and Tinkerbell etc., and Winnie-the-Pooh and friends.Illustrated endpapers include Mickey with an illustration of a skeleton, and his sons making a skeleton costume; Pinnochio illustrating foods; the dwarves planting flowers; etc.

281 p. Includes extensive Appendices, bibliographical Notes, and Index (pp. 225-281). Gilt lettering to spine with blindstamped publisher's initials to hardcover. Damp has caused minor wrinkling throughout and a slightly bowed cover, and the last (blank) page has been removed, but the book is otherwise in Very Good+ to Near Fine condition. Dust jacket has minor general shelfwear. See images.

First edition, second printing. xiii, 281, [3]; illustrated; 25 cm. Includes list of acronyms, bibliography (p. 271-281) and index. Black hardcover in Near Fine condition with the exception of very light staining to foredge, rear free endpaper, and the odd page throughout. Dust jacket is price clipped and exhibits edgewear, including chips and tears, but is otherwise Very Good and housed in a protective sleeve to prevent further wear. From dust jacket: A look at the fascinating tools of the espionage trade—what they are, how they work and who uses them—from the simple hand gun to the KH-I I satellite. Scene: The room has been thoroughly searched and electronically swept for bugs. Yet, as the uniformed men discuss top secret national security issues, a tiny red dot of light appears on the window pane. A laser beam, sent from miles away, is picking up the vibrations of their voices on the glass... It sounds, of course, like fiction. Something a James Bond movie screenwriter might dream up. But it's… Leer más

Presumably first edition, first printing.
174 p. ; ill. [cover] ; 28 cm.
Pictorial softcover exhibits some shelf wear including minor damage to tip and teal of the spine, otherwise, internally fine. Illustrated throughout with maps, diagrams, charts, and photographs. It includes a letter from James C. McCrae, Minister of Environment.

640 p. ; ill.; 24 cm. Includes Index (pp. 617-640). Blue cloth hardcover with gilt lettering to spine is in Fine condition with the exception of minor bumping to tip and heel and very faint stain to pp. 3-6. Dust jacket has minor shelfwear and some small tears/chips to edges, but otherwise Fine.From the dust jacket: Since its publication in 1968, The Study of American Folklore has remained the text of choice for introductory folklore courses, providing students with a comprehensive and engaging survey of the field. The Fourth Edition, thoroughly revised and updated by the distinguished folklorist Jan Harold Brunvand, maintains the popular organization of previous editions and adds new features to reflect the needs of today's courses. Written expressly for the introductory undergraduate course, The Study of American Folklore provides students with solid and succinct definitions, illuminating and engaging examples, and up-to-date resources for further reading, all framed within an organization that is… Leer más

Presumably first edition. xv, 222 p.; 24 cm. Includes index (pp. 217-222). Red cloth hardcover with gilt lettering to spine shows minor edgewear and minimal cover curl, is slightly shaken, and has some page yellowing, but otherwise is Near Fine, the text being clear, bright, and clean. From WorldCat: A basic reference book for police officers covering the essentials of investigative techniques. Introductory text to the field of criminal investigation is a refresher for veterans or general summary for beginners. Among those subjects covered are sources and interpretation of information, undercover work and surveillance, interrogation, arrest, testimony, narcotics and report writing. Contains glossary of narcotics oriented slang.

263 p. ; lightly illustrated ; contains bibliography and references (pp. 246-263). Very minor edgewear and some unobtrusive underlining in blue pen in latter quarter of textblock, otherwise Fine. From back cover:Technologist and security expert Thomas P. Keenan has been at the forefront of the digital revolution for decades as a participant and observer. In Technocreep, he documents the high-speed invasion of technology into our lives. Keenan keeps the reader entertained with lively anecdotes about Justin Bieber and Disney, but he doesn't shy away from presenting the seriously sinister consequences of technology. Suicide and job loss are just two of the devastating consequences that can be linked back to our everyday devices, and even experts will find revelations in the way Keenan tracks the collision between humans and technology. Includes a special chapter on how to "de-creep" your digital profile: how to throw governments and corporations off your cyberscent!

English language. 189 p.; ill.; 18 cm. Vintage paperback with red foredges and green pictorial cover, shows moderate external wear, including spine creasing, and the spine is starting in a few places, but otherwise in Very Good+ condition, with bright, clean, and clear text, liberally illustrated with over 80 photographic images from the film. A screenplay translated from the French original. "Nearly four decades after its release, "The Wild Child" remains startling for its humane clarity, for Nestor Almendros's brilliant black-and-white photography, and for the sense that Truffaut is achieving filmmaking mastery on a very small scale." —Ty Burr From the rear: "....The extraordinary quality of this film comes from its restraint, its pathetic simplicity.... A picture of indescribable purity which places Truffaut among the biggest idealists.... A gust of human kindness which restores hope." —Combat (Paris) "Perhaps it is simplistic to draw easy parallels between Victor and our own kids who yearn… Leer más