Chromosome abnormalities have been known for over 50 years, though the methods of analysis have become increasing more sophisticated and precise. Surprisingly, the questions that parents and families raise in genetic counseling have changed little over that period. Questions like, "Why did an abnorm[...]

Comprehensively reviews the adverse effects of all commonly used older and newer antipsychotics and provides clinician-friendly monitoring resources and recommendations.[...]

Crime scene reconstruction (CSR) is today's hot topic. The immense proliferation of television, print, and electronic media directed at this area has generated significant public interest, albeit occasionally encouraging inaccurate perceptions. Practical Crime Scene Analysis and Reconstruction bridg[...]

Criminal lawyer and all-time #1 mystery author Erle Stanley Gardner wrote close to 150 novels that have sold 300 million copies worldwide. His most popular books starred the incomparable attorney-sleuth Perry Mason. The Case of the Lucky Legs is the story of a confident man who promoted fake beauty [...]

The renowned one-stop guide to the entire field of clinical endocrinology and its scientific underpinnings -- now in full color 270+ full-color photographs and illustrations! A Doody's Core Title for 2011! 4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "This is an excellent overview of the basic physiology and clinical asp[...]

This comprehensive and practical book offers a how-to guide to developing new first-year programs and enhancing existing programs. The authors identify and discuss the multiple elements that contribute to sustained student success and the programs that have the capacity to continue to meet student n[...]

Systematic, practical, and accessible, this is the first book to focus on finding the most defensible design for a particular research question. Thoughtful guidelines are provided for weighing the advantages and disadvantages of various methods, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods[...]