Crime science

In this exciting exploration of crime science, readers will discover how cutting-edge science and state-of-the-art technology are the weapons of choice in the battle to solve cold cases. With true-crime stories, a captivating design, and packed with information, readers will be gripped by the work of scientists and crime agencies in this high-interest and engaging read.

Espionage is one of the biggest modern-day threats to our security, so what can we do to stop it? This intriguing book explains how cutting-edge science and technology is used to stalk and stop spies and fight ever-changing battles in the secretive world of spying. Full of real spy stories that shook the world, this high-interest read will keep readers gripped.

Explains how a homicide is investigated, covering the crime scene, the forensic team, bloodstains, fingerprints, DNA, and more.

Explains what espionage is, covering finding information, code cracking, surveillance, radar and spy satellites, and more.

Explains how criminal profilers can learn how criminals think or spot patterns in crime areas, and covers criminology, crime analysis, geographic profiling, behavior analysis, problems with profiling, and more.

Explains that old unsolved crimes called cold cases are kept on file, but when new evidence or new crime-science techniques become available these cold cases are reopened, and describes techniques that can be used including bloodstain analysis, ballistics, forensic document analysis, DNA analysis, and more.

High-tech criminals are now facing innovative cybercrime prevention specialistscomputer forensic scientists. Readers learn how these skilled professionals track down perpetrators, and more importantly, how all computer users can protect themselves from the omnipresent threat of cybercrime.

An introduction to terrorism that explains what terrorism is, why it happens, and what is being done to stop it.

Examines the work done by counter-terrorist experts in the United States, discussing the kinds of terrorism they work to counter and the wide variety of strategies and technology they have at their disposal.

This book walks readers through the scene of the crime and into the forensics lab. Along the way, they'll meet the skilled professionals involved in homicide cases. From identifying the murder weapon to tracking a killer on the run, readers will be awed by the amount of meticulous work that goes into homicide investigation.