Hunter, William

Provides an overview of DNA analysis describing how DNA profiles are made, forensic applications to criminal investigation, case studies, and career potential.

Because obesity is such a serious and prevalent medical condition, modern medicine has developed many different ways to fight it. Sometimes, diet and exercise aren't enough, and that's when a doctor may prescribe a medical intervention. Discover some of these techniques, from surgery to medications.

Discover the true causes of obesity, from our genetics to the way in which we were raised. Understand the truth behind our culture's myths about obesity and weight.

Introduces the reader to the basics of forensic science and criminal investigation, and discusses the details of mark and trace analysis. Using the clues left by tools, chemicals, body contact, and traces of human activity, forensic scientists can help criminal investigators solve crimes.

Presents an introduction to forensic science, explaining how the principles of physics can be used to solve crimes and other mysteries, from ballistics and blood splatter to bomb blasts.

Presents an introduction to forensic science, explaining how genetic material called DNA is used to unlock information that can not otherwise be recovered in solving crimes and other mysteries.

Presents an introduction to forensic science, explaining how scientists and crime-scene investigators use techniques to reveal microscopic evidence when it is otherwise scarce.

Identifies obesity as a health crisis of epidemic proportions in the United States, examines the health problems associated with obesity, and discusses the pros and cons of weight loss medications and surgeries.

Identifies obesity as a health crisis of epidemic proportions in the United States, examines the health problems associated with obesity, and discusses the role of genetics and environment in determining a person's size.