Yancey, Diane

Describes some famous train robberies of the Old West and the involvement of such notorious outlaws as Jesse James, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and the Dalton Gang.

Describes eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive eating and discusses the causes, warning signs, diagnosis, and treatment.

Presents a short study of three hundred years of German immigration into America, and discusses the ways in which they have influenced American culture and history, discrimination against them, and more.

Discusses the history of the United States's Camel Corps in the Southwestern States during the 1850s and 1860s.

This book describes a criminal case that has never been solved: starting in 1968 a mysterious killer named the Zodiac targeted victims in the San Francisco area. Then, in 1974 the killings stopped and although police interviewed many suspects no one was ever charged.

Providing examples from specific cases, this book discusses the studies of human body decomposition in body farms that determine postmortem interval, the period of time between death and discovery of the body.

Explains how investigators tracked down and eventually captured Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber. Includes a list of resources.

Describes the investigation and prosecution of Gary Leon Ridgway, the Green River serial murderer, in Washington State.

Examines how serial killers are caught, explaining related statistics, techniques, and careers; and discussing notorious serial murderers.

Discusses the history of American slavery, the events that led to its abolition and the civil rights struggle by African Americans.