BOOKS

Children's Genitals Under The Knife: Social Imperatives, Secrecy, And Shame

Hanny Lightfoot-Klein

August 28, 2008

The object of this book is to give voice to the multitudes of human beings who exist behind the statistics on genital surgery performed on them when they were non-consenting children, and who have long endured their suffering in silence, for reasons of suppression, desperation, or shame. I have endeavored to create an understanding of the connection between genital surgery perpetrated on infants and children too young to be capable of meaningful consent or effective protest, and of the frequently cataclysmic diminution in quality of life that they have suffered as a consequence.

Rheology Modifiers Handbook: Practical Use and Application (Materials and Processing Technology)

Meyer R. Rosen

January 14, 2000

This is the first single-volume handbook with the information a researcher needs to select the best rheology modifiers for his/her project. Information on 20 different types of rheology modifiers manufactured by 26 companies worldwide is described. These range from Acrylic Polymers to Xanthan Gum. This handbook was written because, in the authors' experience, the selection of a rheology modifier for specific applications is an arduous task.

Identity Theft Prevention

James A. Blanco

To Be Published

Whether you are a private citizen or in business, chances are you've already lost money to fraud- perhaps more money than you may realize. Here are some of the true but startling statistics about fraud in America...

Business Fraud : Know It & Prevent It

James A. Blanco

November 2000

A vital handbook to help spot and head off fraud in numerous domains, written by one of America's premier experts on scams and ripoffs. Former Federal agent Jim Blanco walks the reader through forgery and counterfeit cases, investment, real estate and probate fraud, identity theft, embezzlement, computer and internet fraud, restaurant and tavern cash pilfering and fraud scams against the elderly. Plus much more. With 12 key checklists for fraud prevention.

The Piercing Bible

Elayne Angel

March 3, 2009

Piercing pioneer Elayne Angel has performed over 40,000 piercings since the 1980s and has brought many practices, such as tongue-piercing, into the mainstream. She brings her exhaustive knowledge to this groundbreaking manual that covers everything you need to know about the process, including. . .

Death Piled Hard: A Tale Of The Confederate Secret Services

Col. W. Patrick Lang

March, 30, 2009

When Claude Devereux's brother, Patrick, is killed at the Battle of Gettysburg, he's devastated. But there is little time for grief. Devereux, a Confederate spy, has worked his way behind enemy lines in the North to become a prominent adviser to Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. If General Robert Lee and his comrades in the South have any chance of succeeding in beating the Union, Devereux knows that he must keep his cover at all costs. So he steers clear of danger even when he doesn't want to do so….Devereux must do all that he can to stop Grant in his tracks and help the South win its independence in Death Piled Hard.

The Butcher's Cleaver: (A Tale of the Confederate Secret Services.)

Col. W. Patrick Lang

November 13, 2007

The Devereuxs of Alexandria, Virginia were moderate people. The eldest son seemed the most moderate of all. Claude Devereux wanted no part of secession. None of his family wanted Virginia to leave the Union. This family of bankers owned no slaves and. . .

Intelligence: The Human Factor (Securing the Nation)

Col. W. Patrick Lang

September 2003

This succinctly written, no-nonsense introduction to the business of espionage looks at the history of intelligence gathering from the Revolutionary War to the present, including brief information on specific agents who have affected history. Topics include methods of collecting intelligence, recruiting, "tradecraft" or operational methods, the future of spying, and personality traits and education needed for a successful case officer. This is a useful source for reports and debates, as well as interesting reading for fans of espionage novels and movies who want to know what it's really like. Some of the Web sites appended are difficult to access, but there are some fascinating resources included.

The Employment Genie

Jean Seawright

2008

Now you can own a complete human resource department ‘in a box!’ Worried about hiring, coaching, and terminating employees legally and effectively? As a business owner, you know that one bad hire or poorly executed termination can bring your business to its knees. Finally, there’s a solution! With The Employment Genie® system, you can hire smart, reduce turnover, limit liability, and implement consistent employment practices!

The Practice of Forensic Human Factors/Ergonomics and Related Safety Professions

Melvin H. Rudov, PhD, H. Harvey Cohen, PhD CPE

November 2008

This book teaches about the role of the forensic human factors/ergonomics practice and related safety professions in investigation and trial including the main liability areas and aspects of work practice such as interviews, reports, gathering evidence, site visits, statements, depositions, testimony, and more. Both plaintiff and defense case examples are used extensively throughout the book. Appendices give examples of reports, depositions, fee agreements and more.