handbooks, manuals, etc

Examines the life and works of mystery author Patricia Cornwell, creator of forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta, and includes an interview with Cornwell.

Presents a comprehensive analysis of the government and politics of Africa; and contains information on each country's history, major political parties, official language, economic development, and ethnic and religious conflicts.

Presents reference tools on racial justice in America, including statistics, details on court cases, quotations, biographical sketches, a chronology, an annotated bibliography, and a directory of organizations, covering such issues as education, wages, living conditions, criminal justice, and political participation.