identification

"Fans of true crime shows like CSI, NCIS, Criminal Minds, and Law and Order know that when it comes to "getting the bad guy" behind bars, your best chance of success boils down to the strength of your evidence-and the forensic science used to obtain it. Beyond the silver screen, forensic science has been used for decades to help solve even the most tough-to-crack cases. In 2018, the accused Golden State Killer, Joseph DeAngelo, was finally apprehended after a decades-long investigation thanks to a very recent technique called forensic genealogy, which has since led to the closure of hundreds of cold cases, bringing long-awaited justice to victims and families alike. But when it comes to solving these incredibly difficult cases, forensic genealogy is just the tip of the iceberg-and many readers have no idea just how far down that iceberg goes. For Laurah Norton, forensic science was always more of a passion than anything else. But after learning about a mishandled 1990s cold case involving missing twins, she was spurred to action, eventually creating a massively popular podcast and building a platform that helped bring widespread attention and resources to the case. LAY THEM TO REST builds on Laurah's fascination with these investigations, introducing readers to the history and evolution of forensic science, from the death masks used in Ancient Rome to the 3-D facial reconstruction technology used today. Incorporating the stories of real-life John & Jane Does across four centuries-and five countries-Laurah examines how changing identification methods have helped solve cases like The Boy in the Box, The Clocaenog Forest Man, and more. Along the way readers will also get to see Laurah solve a case in real time with forensic anthropologist Dr. Amy Michael, as they try to determine the identity of "Ina" Jane Doe, a woman whose skull and vertebrae were found dangling in a bush in an Illinois park in 1993. More than just a chronicle of the history of forensics, LAY THEM TO REST is also a celebration of the growing field of experts, forensic artists, and anthropologists (many of whom Laurah talks to in the book), who work tirelessly to bring closure to these unsolved cases. And of course, this book asks why some cases go unsolved, highlighting the "missing missing," the sex workers, undocumented, the cases that so desperately need our attention, but so rarely get it. Engrossing, informative, heartbreaking, and hopeful, LAY THEM TO REST is a deep dive into the world of forensic science, showing readers how far we've come in cracking cases and catching killers, and illuminating just how far we have yet to go"--.

Saroo Brierley discusses his life as an adopted boy living in Tasmania and his time spent finding his birth family in India.

A visual reference combines highly detailed, vibrant photography of rocks, minerals and geological formations in a range of categories with engaging facts about how they form, how they are used and fascinating record breakers, in a guide that also outlines suggestions for starting a collection.

This field guide highlights 100 butterflies found throughout the world. Readers will gain a greater understanding of these creatures and will be able to identify them in the wild. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Reference is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

A hands-on fact-filled guide to spotting, discovering, and identifying trees.

"This field guide has 100 entries highlighting a variety of fossils, rocks, and minerals. Readers will gain a greater understanding about these objects and will be able to identify them in the wild"--Provided by publisher.

"This book examines Earth's mammals, highlighting a diverse selection of 22 notable species from around the world"--Amazon.

"This book presents 22 notable amphibian species from around the world. The species are presented alphabetically by their common names. These amphibians represent the . . . diversity of appearance and behavior in the class Amphibia. They range in size from the small golden poison frog to the enormous Chinese giant salamander. Some, such as the American bullfrog, are short and stocky. Others, such as the ringed caecilian, are long and thin. Each species plays an important role in its ecosystem"--Page 11.

"This book highlights 22 . . . fish species found in oceans, rivers, lakes, and streams. These fish encompass species from Agnatha, Chondrichthyes, and Osteichthyes groupings, including the eel-like Pacific hagfish that slithers across the muddy ocean floor, the great white shark that rules the ocean as the biggest predatory fish, and the . . . blue tang that darts in between . . . coral. The species are presented alphabetically by their common names"--Page 11.

"This book examines Earth's mammals, highlighting a diverse selection of 22 notable species from around the world"--Amazon.