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 Perimeter SecurityPerimeter Security has taken on a new level of importance since 9/11. Whether insuring the safety of government buildings, hospitals, residences, or bio-research labs, the safety of workers and materials can only be ensured by outfitting all points of entry with the appropriate alarm and surveillance equipment. This comprehensive hands-on resource... | | Amazing Grace: The Story of America's Most Beloved SongA life as haunting as the music, and a biography that comes very close to doing it justice. -- Kirkus Reviews
Behind our most beloved hymn is a fascinating story spanning continents, cultures, and centuries. Inspired by the way "Amazing Grace" continues to change and grow in popularity, acclaimed music writer Steve... | | The Human Nervous System, Second Edition (Vol 1)Neuroscience comprises increasingly diverse fields ranging from molecular genetics to neurophilosophy. The common thread between all these fields is the structure of the human nervous system. Knowledge on the structure, connections and function of the brain of experimental animals is readily available. On the other hand the structure of the human... |
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Identity Theft Handbook: Detection, Prevention, and SecurityThe magnitude of the identity theft and fraud problem is enormous. Identity fraud was identified as one of the top priorities of the Department of Justice, just prior to the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Naturally, everyone’s priorities changed after 9/11. The impact of identity theft and identity fraud is reaching a proportion and a level of... | | Cybercrime and SocietyCriminology has been rather slow to recognise the importance of cyberspace in changing the nature and scope of offending and victimisation, and a comprehensive introductory textbook on cybercrime and its social implications is long overdue. One of the many strengths of Majid Yar's book is that it avoids 'techy' jargon and unites criminological and... | | The Brooklyn Bridge (Building America: Then and Now)Opened on May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge is widely considered the greatest engineering achievement of the 19th century. This vision of designer John Augustus Roebling would be the longest bridge ever built at the time. During the 30-year construction period, the project withstood city politics, numerous construction conundrums and accidents, and... |
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Peace-Building by, between, and beyond Muslims and Evangelical ChristiansWhen Evangelical Christian and Muslim scholars meet to dialogue, to explore the interface between their perspectives, and to deepen the shared understandings, common resources, and relationships, they discover that they have much to talk about.
There is much that is shared in common. Both take their Scriptures seriously. Both care deeply... | | Beyond Red and Blue: How Twelve Political Philosophies Shape American DebatesOn any given night cable TV news will tell us how polarized American politics is: Republicans are from Mars, Democrats are from Canada. But in fact, writes Peter Wenz in Beyond Red and Blue, Americans do not divide neatly into two ideological camps of red/blue, Republican/Democrat, right/left. If they did, what could explain Republicans... | | |
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| | | | Terrorism and Torture: An Interdisciplinary PerspectiveTerrorism and torture are twin evils that have dominated news headlines - particularly since the horrifying events of 9/11. In this thought-provoking volume, scholars from a diverse range of disciplines examine the complex motivational and situational factors contributing to terrorist acts and state-sponsored torture, and the potential linkage... |
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