forensic sciences

Receiving a grisly communication in the wake of an eminent Canadian paleontologist's disappearance, Kay Scarpetta investigates the discovery of a body in Boston Harbor and clues about other unsolved cases, a situation that makes Scarpetta wonder who she can trust.

Explains some of the techniques of forensic science used in criminal investigations, including fingerprinting, DNA testing, impression analysis, pathology, and others; and includes case studies that show how the methods have been used in practice.

Text and photographs introduce young readers to crime scene investigations from the arrival of the first responders at the scene to the court room.

A guide to understanding the forensic sciences.

One of the most popular and widely known characters in all of fiction, Sherlock Holmes has an enduring appeal based largely on his uncanny ability to make the most remarkable deductions from the most mundane facts.

Describes common forensic science techniques that aid in solving crimes, including crime scene investigation, toxicology, fingerprint analysis, and ballistics.

Tells the true stories behind the A&E television series "Cold Case Files," looking at the forensic technologies used by detectives in their efforts to solve long-forgotten crimes.

Contains a behind the scenes look at crime scene investigations, examining the medical technology and cutting-edge science that helps to uncover the most baffling and brutal crimes.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about various aspects of forensic science, covering major scientific techniques and devices, infamous criminals, criminal cases, types of crimes and criminals, and evidence.

When her ex-boyfriend starts stalking her, seventeen-year-old Cameryn must use her knowledge of forensic sciences to protect herself.