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Do police officers make craftier killers? Can police officers thoroughly investigate a fellow member of their force? Can a suspect be found guilty of murder without authorities ever finding a body? And what happens in a case when police detectives miss crucial evidence?
CRACKING CASES takes the reader through the entire investigative process of five murder cases, with world-renowned forensic expert Dr. Henry C. Lee as your guide. Dr. Lee is considered by many to be the greatest criminalist in the world. He gained wide-spread public recognition through his testimony in the televised O.J. Simpson trial and has dedicated his life to establishing the truth at crime scenes no matter where the trail of evidence leads him and no matter which side these scientific findings eventually assist.
These engaging cases include the infamous O.J. Simpson case, in which Dr. Lee's analysis of the blood evidence at the crime scene revealed that the Los Angeles Police Department had missed several blood drops on Nicole Simpson's back, a footprint belonging to a second possible assailant, and the physical improbability of Simpson's climbing a fence to return to his home. Also included are the "woodchipper murder" in which an airline pilot killed his wife and then ground up her body to dispose of the remains; the Mathison murder, in which a veteran Hawaiian police sergeant claimed he acidentally ran over his wife after she fled the family van during a dispute; the Ed Sherman murder, in which a college English professor tried to disguise the time of his wife's death by turning up the air-conditioning unit in their house and then claiming that he was away from the home sailing on the day the crime allegedly took place; and police sergeant MacArthur, who shot and killed his wife, but then tried to make it appear that she had accidentally killed herself.
In each case, Dr. Lee presents an easily understood, detailed scientific explanation of how he investigated the murders, analyzed the evidence, and used forensic techniques that played a critical role in finally bringing the criminals to justice. The reader is treated to an absorbing discussion of how forensic experts examine blood-spatter evidence and use blood identification, DNA analysis, and other scientific technologies developed in the world's best laboratories.
CRACKING CASES is a fascinating insider's look by an international authority into the pursuit of justice in some of the most grisly criminal cases of recent times. Anyone who enjoys reading true crime and detective stories will surely find this book captivating.
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good for OJ case.......2007-07-25
I can't comment on how good this guy is at forensics, but if you trust his skills there, then the section on OJ is fascinating. He's not allowed to say who did it, since he testified for the defense, but if you read between the lines, he tells you. And it's not something I would have suspected, once you get beyond the obvious. And if he reads the forensics right, then his argument is pretty interesting. I read no other sections of the book, but this alone made the book valuable to me.
Buy the book well spent money.......2007-03-15
This book is a winner just as is Mr. Lee. I have met him and his courses are so well put that one wants to extend the learning periods.
The Gospel According to St. Henry.......2007-01-17
"True Crime" is a genre that is clearly flourishing, and in "Cracking More Cases" famed forensic scientist Dr. Lee has again dug deep down to the smallest of fibers, atoms, and blood spatters as he presents his view of the Skakel/Moxley case, JonBenet Ramsey, and "many more." There is the first problem: to me, THREE other crimes does not qualify as "many," but perhaps I quibble. While the crimes and the evidentiary trails are fascinating, to be sure, it is hard to escape Dr. Lee's ego which towers like an Alp over this book. The peak is reached on Page 111: "During my testimony, I referred to 'indirect forensic evidence,' a term that Mickey Sherman pointedly decided not to challenge, somewhat sarcastically asking, in effect, 'Who would want to take on so well known a figure as Dr. Lee?'" Now there is a legend being created in someone else's mind! Actually, there is little new in the book, other than Dr. Lee's self love. A check of the notes will reveal just how much he draws upon the work of others.
Sophisticated information presented in friendly language. .......2006-09-11
Fantastic! On a personal note, this is the only book of its kind that I will ever need for my work as a novelist. I'm not qualified to pass judgment on Dr. Lee's abilities but it's clear that he is premier in his field and this work will stand the test of time and will surely be updated with new editions as necessary.
My review serves two purposes:
First; this is an essential addition for any writer's library. If one of your characters should commit a crime that might require forensic science, you had better know what you are writing about.
Second, some of these reviews are hilarious! Are the Hardy Boys for real? I guess we'll turn [..] into a courtroom for amateur sleuths. A couple of morons with magnifying glasses have challenged Henry Lee to a duel!
If you're a TOP 50 REVIEWER and you have decided you know more about a murder Case than Dr. Henry Lee, I suggest that you re-evaluate yourself and stop speed-reading so that you can absorb and understand what the author is trying to say.
The Doc spotlights the Ramseys..........2006-09-11
Ditto to Dennis Littrell's eloquent and well-informed review, by the way. This is a solid and varied sequel indeed, and the Doc looks very cool on the cover, but I just want to focus on the Ramsey case above all.
While the excellent Dr. Lee does not flat out accuse the Ramseys of involuntary manslaughter and a pitiful cover-up, his use of probability terminology speaks for itself.
To clarify things, the critical points to grasp about the Ramsey case include the following...
There is no conclusive evidence - of any kind - that there was ever an intruder. All of the 'possible clues' touted by pro-Ramsey people have long ago been debunked.
The tainted, partial DNA sample that has been referred to repeatedly, could have come from any number of sources, including the clothing manufacturer/packer, and there is absolutely no evidence whatosever that it came from an intruder.
The sample is a limited 10-loci/marker sample and could never be enough to convict in isolation (you need 13 loci or sequencing markers), even if an idiot like John Mark Karr had been telling the truth. It is of some limited use in eliminating suspects, i.e. if any of their 10 corresponding markers don't align with the sample, they can be excluded.
The DNA is a red herring, anyway, especially as used by the Ramseys' belligerent lawyer Lin Wood. For him to drone on that the Ramseys were cleared by comparison to the case DNA is utterly meaningless on two counts. Firstly, because there is NO evidence that the DNA was that of a killer/intruder; secondly, because, as with any parent/child relationship, the Ramseys' DNA could have quite legitimately been all over JonBenet. Nothing short of finding John's semen in her mouth, vagina or anus could have been considered truly compromising.
As Dr. Lee suggests, given the total lack of evidence to support the intruder theory, the likelihood is that JonBenet was killed by accident and the parents panicked and created a woefully illogical and transparent cover-up.
No intruder could have had such prolonged and close physical contact with the child and not left siginicant DNA behind. To do that, he would have to have been wearing a space suit.
To me, the good doctor has put the final nail in the Ramsey's well-nailed coffin.
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You'd be hard-pressed to find a more comprehensive, engrossing, and just plain fun-to-read guidebook than the Eyewitness Travel Guide: Great Britain. Spilling over with all sorts of useful information for the traveler, you'll find three-dimensional drawings, floor plans, and detailed neighborhood maps, as well as timelines, charts, and even popular bus routes. Broken into several sections--"Introducing Great Britain," "Region by Region" (including London and environs, Scotland, and Wales), "Traveler's Needs," and "Survival Guide"--the guide paints a complete picture of the country. Readers will especially appreciate the hundreds of color photos of everything from London's double-decker buses to the ancient formations at Stonehenge. You'll also find street-by-street illustrated city walks (Covent Garden, Westminster), as well as scenic hikes in the Scottish highlands and the Lake District, with plenty of listings for inns and fish-and-chip taverns along the way. --Jill Fergus
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Eyewitness Travel Guides are the original illustrated travel guidebooks-and they're still the best. Since 1993, the Eyewitness brand has established itself as one of the industry leaders, with sales of more than 6.5 million copies in the U.S. alone. Featuring more than 70 worldwide destinations, new titles are being added to the best-selling Eyewitness Travel Guides series each year. In 2003, to mark the 10th anniversary of the publication of Eyewitness Travel Guides, DK is re-launching the entire series, fully updated, and with a brand-new look.
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GREAT travel guide for Great Britain!.......2007-08-13
I recently spent 8.5 weeks in Great Britain, and I bought this book to help me plan out my trip... places I wanted to visit, particular sights I wanted to see, etc. It was perfect! The pages are filled with pictures and valuable information, making it very appealing to read - unlike many other tour books that are simply filled with text. This book also includes maps of many cities and city centres, which I found extremely helpful in the places I visited. A great guide all around!
Great for London Town and Trips From There..........2007-04-28
We used this guide to plan a week in London which included trips to outlying places... Oxford, Windsor, Sussex. It was a big help while we were there but more than that, it was also a great "dream and drool" wish book, for the places we saw and those we hope some day to see.
The size is doable as a take-along guide, but perhaps best left in one's room and then consulted before each excursion (it is a tad heavy in the purse or backpack). But then again there is nothing like having the cut away perspective drawings of places like Westminster Abbey to add to the enjoyment of a visit. Ditto the National Gallery cut-away.
The London maps and street finder are very good. The section on the River View of London prompted us to take a river tour our first late-afternoon there and it gave us excellent sense of direction for where the landmarks were throughout our visit (even tho we ventured to them by tube).
Maps, photos, drawings, facts, all are first rate.
Worn it out with several trips, but still haven't tapped it's full potential.......2007-03-19
We've used this guide book for:
- Two trips to Scotland;
- Multiple trips to London and surrounding areas, both for business and pleasure;
- A recent trip to Oxford, with side trips to the Cotswolds, Windsor Castle et al.
For sites to see, the DK guide books have excellent maps, points of interest and "star sights", their recommendation of places you must see. I've found their Westminster Abbey and St. Paul's Cathedral sections in this book particularly well done, and the coverage of London plus maps have prevented us from having to purchase a separate London guide. The Blenheim Palace, Oxford University and Cotswolds section were very helpful on this last go round. Recommendation on places to stop and things to see in Scotland saved the day on a long road trip from Glasgow up Loch Ness, over to Perth, finishing in Edinburgh...the stop for sheep shearing save my kids and my sanity.
One site recommendation that was oversold in the book was the hillside chalk figures in the Vale of the White Horse (Thames Valley)...interesting history, not much to see.
The recommendations on eateries and hotels are well done, we've used them for Scotland and London. In Oxford, we stayed at the wonderful Remont B&B, which is not listed in the version of the guide we have but may and should be listed in new/future versions.
We will wear this guide out on future trips.
Lotsa pretty pictures!.......2007-03-08
Excellent. Same quality content as the Fodder's guides, but with so many more illustrations, maps, etc.
Great Guide.......2007-01-19
This product exceeded my expectations, in its readability and quality. The book itself has thick pages and a nice laminated cover (not much of a pocket size though, and heavy). The illustrations, including the street maps broken down into neighborhoods are beautiful and easy to understand. The text and background is informative and concise, making a interesting reading experience even if you are not traveling to the UK.
I did not get alot out of the hotel and restaurant guide however, I think it should be supplemented with other information about hotels and restaurants, which is easy to find on the internet.
I suggest this book to anyone who is going, or wishes they were going, to the UK, especially England.
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This invaluable book is the ultimate pocket guide to the birds of Britain and north-west Europe. Covering birds of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands, Britain, and Ireland, it describes 386 species, including all breeding species and all regular and scarce migrants.
The definitive and accurate text highlights the key features that are required to make quick and safe identification. Almost every species is illustrated with a plate and all plumages regularly seen in the region are depicted. Similar species are compared to scale on double-page spreads as an aid to identification. Numerous maps are also included.
Copublished with Pica Press
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Wagtails and Jackdraws.......2006-11-06
I went to Germany this past summer and saw many birds I could not identify. Upon returning I searched online for birding guides that covered Germany, and this one showed up many times as being recommended, so I bought it.
The guide is wonderful with lots of high-quality color illustrations and descriptions of birds and their geographical habitats by season, and for some birds includes stage of life. It covers North-West Europe with a focus on Britain and Ireland, so when I return to Europe I'll be sure to bring this guide!
Perfect size.......2006-03-22
This is a very nice field guide. I especially like the indexes on the inside of the front and back cover. All field guides should be like this. It sure saves a lot of searching in the alphabetical indexes and eliminates all the post it markers I use in my other field guides. Will be going to Britain in several weeks and looking forward to getting a few lifers.Not the most detailed of guides but perfect for traveling.
Pocket Guide to the Birds of Britain and North-west Europe........2001-07-27
I checked this book out of the library prior to a trip to London, and now I'm going to buy a copy for my library. This is such a well laid out book, and the perfect size for the field. The information on the covers is particularly nice, with black and white illustrations of members of all the families so that you can quickly determine where in the guide to look for details. This is very helpful because there are many unfamiliar birds there that don't fit into the categories of birds we're used to in the states. And right inside the front cover is a color-coded index to help you quickly get to the section you need. I also liked the interesting facts about the birds that you don't see in many field guides. If you need a guide to birds for this area, this is definitely the one to have!
Pocket Guide to the Birds of Britain and North-West Europe.......2001-06-16
I ordered this book for a trip to Northern Germany and really lucked out. I read previous reviews, liked the format and size and gave it a shot. It was perfect for my needs. I recommend it highly.
Please let them publish one for North America!.......2001-05-23
Before our vacation in Denmark this month, I purchased this guide and based my selection on the 2 previous reviews and its small size. Boy, did I get lucky! This is one great field guide! Not only is all the pertinent information for each species located on one page, but that one page is also full of all sorts of interesting items (such as behaviors and flight patterns), written and/or pictured. If the authors would compile a similar guide for our North American species, it would surely replace my almost-worn-out National Geographic (my previous favorite)!
Book Description
With 364 range maps and 96 color plates portraying 548 species, this is the classic field guide to European birds. Covering 698 species, the descriptive text includes information on geographical races, vagrants, and introduced species. Confusing species such as waders, raptors, and warblers have additional notes on how to distinguish them.
Customer Reviews:
Good book, not the best organization........1999-10-14
I found this book to be informative as a guide to what I would find in Europe, but it received a poor grade in the field due to the poor organization. I had to flip through three sections to find a picture, description, and range-map for each bird. The maps were really too small for a US native to be able to tell which country was which, and the illustrations were consistantly exagerated to the point that you could only identify the so-called important features (which often were the same as important features of other birds) were all you could be certain were accurate to some extent. Even though I don't speak German, I actually found a book in German which was more useful to me than Peterson's. The German book, entitled GU Naturfuhrer "Vogel" (Birds), had accurate photos of every bird I saw on my trip. The maps in Vogel, although lacking lines seperating the countries, were much more identifiable to an American due mainly to size. After identifying the birds by the photos, I compared the scientific names to Peterson's, and was able to identify the birds with their English names (although usually the pictures in Peterson's looked nothing like those in "Vogel"). So as a field guide, Peterson's gets no stars, but for the descriptions and scientific names, it deserves a little credit.
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So you think you know something about bird identification!.......2007-03-11
I recently came across this bird identification book and almost passed it by until I thumbed through it a bit. Just because it deals with birds from Britain and Europe ,don't let that sway you because many of the birds covered are also found in North America.
This is one of the most unusual " Bird Books" I have seen;and I own around 1000 of them.It is certainly not the book to get if you are just starting out in identifying birds; although anyone,regardless of their skill level,would find it interesting.
This book will bring a gleam to any Birder's eye;especially if he thinks of the times someone walks up and asks; "What bird is this feather from?" , "What bird made these tracks?"," What kind of bird's eggshell is this?,What kind of owl pellet is this?", What kind of bird made this nest?", "What kind of bird's skull is this?",and on and on. Usually the person asking,thinks that since you "know a lot" about birds;that he is asking a very simple question.When he receives a blank stare and a hunch of the shoulders,he is surprised.
The reason for this is that most Birders that you run across in the field,simply don't pay that much attention to this sort of stuff. The identification marks that Birders look for are those found in guides such a the National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America ,and similar field guides. One of the main reasons for this is that Birders are looking for birds and listening for soundsd ;but when you come across the things covered in this book;the birds are usually long gone.
However,this book is still a very interesting source for studying detailed aspects of bird anatomy ,plumage ,evidence and habits.
The book would be fascinating to any Birder with a lot of experience and wants to do some detective work in finding the source of evidence he comes acroos in the field.
On the back of the book is a comment that it "is an essential companion for all birdwatchers" .This is a stretch, because most birdwatchers ,who have spent a lot of time becomming adept at field identification;do so with very little of the details in this book.
If you doubt what I'm saying ;think about this. You're out in the field ,the group leader or guru,is "on" a bird. He is trying to sort out an ID point. He turns to the group and asks;"Does anyone have a Bird Guide with them?" Reach into your knapsack and hand him this book;and watch his expression!
There you go;but it is still a very interesting book to add to your collectioon.
How to identify tracks by birds! Here's the solution!.......2000-06-13
A very good illustrated book, plenty of informations about all the signs you could find in a wood, a beach, a street.. Just open the book and you'll be able to find out which species of bird flown on your garden, which one eat your loved flowers... Very nice and veru useful!
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Collins Field Guide: Bird Songs and Calls of Britain and Northern Europe (Collins Field Guide)
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This field guide helps to identify bird sounds. The guide is organized by habitat, with atmospheric backgrounds and voice-overs discussing how to tell the difference between each species, so the reader can quickly learn all the calls he can hear when visiting his local wood, or marshland RSPB reserve. Over 158 species are covered, the focus being on common birds and birds that are difficult to separate visually, but easy when the calls are heard. The accompanying booklet gives background information on each species, plus an introductory section on bird song, where and when it can be heard, and how to make your own recordings.
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Every one of the 887 species of birds found in Britain and Europe is described and illustrated - including all rarities and introduced species. The book provides the information needed to identify every species - whatever its age or sex - and special pages highlight groups of birds that are difficult to identify.
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Birds (Collins Wild Guide)
Peter Holden
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Field Guide to Birds of Britain and Northern Europe
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Where to Watch Birds in Britain
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This valuable book surveys the best birding sites in Britain, covering almost four hundred sites in seven geographic regions, from southwest England to Scotland. The book is a rewritten, considerably expanded, and new edition of the authors' highly acclaimed Birdwatching in Britain: A Site by Site Guide, published almost twenty years ago. The authors describe each site briefly, noting what times of year are best for birding there. They also comment on each site in terms of the kinds of habitats found, whether it is reachable by car or on foot, at what times of year different species of birds may be found, and contact information. With detailed maps of the larger sites and general maps of the regions covered as well as original color artwork and black-and-white wash drawings, the book is an attractive and informative resource.
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