Criminal Justice Research Methods

Author(s): Carlos Posadas, Aviva Glasner, Nicholas Natividad, David Keys

Research is powerful because it impacts decision-making in virtually every part of our lives, and it is critical for making informed decisions. The process of deciding what criteria matter most to you before ultimately making a decision is an example of using research to make the best decision possi...

A Criminological Guide and Theoretical Analysis of Serial Killers and Infamous Murders

Author(s): John Paul, Michael Birzer, Robert Holland

Much of the general public’s knowledge of serial killers is a product of sensationalized and stereotypical presentations in the media. It’s time to break free of what we think we know and draw our information from factual analysis.Serial Killers provides an interdisciplinary approach to the study of...

Prioritizing the Victim: The 21st Century Transformation of Victimology

Author(s): Debra Stanley, Heather Pfeifer, Gabriela Wasileski, Tracy Tamborra

This book is written for the new generations of brave souls who have and will continue to step into the shoes of the former leaders, activists, scholars, and victim service providers. It is vital to the future of victimology and all the future crime victims that the next generation be as brave and f...

Cybersecurity: Bridging the Gap Between Technician & Management

Author(s): James Phelps, Ervin Frenzel

The ability to comprehend the language involved in this new and evolving cyber world is essential now more than ever.Cybersecurity: Bridging the Gap Between Technician & Management:Provides a dictionary of computer terminology.Delivers a synopsis of what we actually use computers to do.Gives an outl...

Your Career Planner

Author(s): Cheryl L Bonner, Susan Musich

Your Career Planner was designed with an APP in mind – it is a tool, it is a self-contained program, and it is user friendly. This text is meant to provide you information and give you ways in which to put that information to use.Completely redesigned in a new 11th edition, Your Career Planner guide...

Contemporary Cases in Event Management

Author(s): Deborah Breiter Terry, Amanda K Cecil

Contemporary Cases in Event Management is a collection of 14 case studies. Featuring a wide variety of cases involving Government Meetings, Trade Shows, Association Meetings, PRIDE Gatherings, and more, this case collection is the perfect accompanying text to any Event Planning and Management course...

Homeland Security and Terrorism: Threat, Incident and Aftermath

Author(s): Jibey Asthappan

What skills are needed to manage the risk of terrorism? From responders to policy makers – what does the real world need?Homeland Security & Terrorism: Threat, Incident & Aftermath is written from a perspective in which terrorism prevention plans can be best understood. It reviews Chemical, Biologic...

Criminology

Author(s): Robert J. Mutchnick, John A. Lewis

Criminology presents a unique perspective on the subject. It offers an excellent review of crimes, laws, and criminological theories. Criminology presents introductory material in an easy to follow format that will establish a solid foundation for students progressing through a criminal justice or c...

Restaurant Management: A Best Practices Approach

Author(s): Frederick DeMicco, Cihan Cobanoglu, Joseph Dunbar, Robert Grimes, Chen Chen, James R Keiser

The Recipe for Success in Restaurant Management…Restaurant Management: A Best Practices Approach introduces the reader to the vast menu of opportunities available in the restaurant industry - from creating business plans to guest service, quality management, labor costs and beyond.Written by a diver...

Humanity, Diversity, and The Liberal Arts: The Foundation of a College Education

Author(s): Joseph B Cuseo, Aaron Thompson

Summer reading programs for first-year students should be focused on the needs of those students. This book moves away from the paradigm of using general audience novels for summer reading programs. It is a high-impact book written by experienced first-year educators for this specific student audien...