Mathematicians call it the Monty Hall Problem, and it is one of the most interesting mathematical brain teasers of recent times. Imagine that you face three doors, behind one of which is a prize. You choose one but do not open it. The host--call him Monty Hall--opens a different door, always choosi[...]

In the aftermath of World War I, the bohemian art scene explodes onto Paris - much to the chagrin of the rich and powerful Arbogast family. Surrealist painter Judith Benoir wants desperately to make a splash - even if it means ignoring the warnings of others. And as The Creeper, she escalates simple[...]

Offers an introduction to the way in which botanical evidence is identified, collected and analysed in criminal cases. This book intends to show how useful simple collection methods and standard plant analysis can be in the course of such investigations. It is written for those who have no formal ba[...]