Author: Michael W. Bradbury Publisher: Virtualbookworm.com Publishing ISBN: 9781602645356 Category : True Crime Languages : en Pages : 212
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This true and enlightening story takes place in 1984 when Laura Ann Bradbury, a 3 year old toddler, was cruelly kidnapped by a stranger in a remote campground in the Joshua Tree National Monument, in California. This is the actual account, written by her father and grandfather, of their immediate and desperate search for her, the reality, the fear and the horror that a parent feels when they and their child become victims of a kidnapper. The reader is taken on a terrifying journey, of dangerous surveillances, attempted murder, discreet conversations in back rooms, bars and jails, and secret meetings in isolated desert locations where terrifies witnesses relayed their concerns, observations, and information, fearing retribution from both the drug dealers and the sheriffs. This amazing account of the search for Laura is a story which quickly caught the attention of the news media all across America in 1984. These are the actual details of the four year search for a beautiful and innocent little girl kidnapped by an emotionless monster, and the mystery that ensued in the bizarre trail left behind by the kidnappers, and those who covered it up.
Author: Henry A Erlich Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 0197675360 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 225
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The same DNA technology that allows the analysis of a hair or tiny blood spot at a crime scene also enables sequencing the DNA of a bone fragment from a Neanderthal skeleton. Comparing the DNA sequences of different samples and comparing the frequency of specific genetic variants in different populations is a critical part of both forensic and evolutionary investigations. These two fields share a common goal: solving historical mysteries. The book discusses the intrinsic human curiosity about our origins and the desire to solve crimes and seek justice and how the recent emergence of DNA analysis has transformed our ability to address these universal human aspirations. The unifying theme of the book is the recently developed capacity to use DNA sequence information to make inferences about historical events. Part One is a discussion of how DNA analysis can reconstruct the recent past, in particular, the events that transpired at the scene of a crime. Part Two is a discussion of the application of DNA analysis to reconstructing the ancient past, using DNA sequences from human samples as well as from fossil remains to study the evolution of the human species and the historical relationships among contemporary and extinct human populations. Erlich discuss how he, along with his colleagues at Cetus Corp in the mid-1980s developed the PCR (polymerase chain reaction) technology of specific DNA amplification, a method of synthesizing millions of copies of a specific targeted DNA sequence and applied it to address forensic and evolutionary questions. It is this capacity, that has transformed both forensic science and evolutionary biology and has led to both the identification-and exoneration-of criminal suspects and a deeper understanding of human evolution. These techniques, now widely used, were applied in the first DNA criminal case, the first exoneration case, and the first identification of a missing person. Discussions on the history and the many remaining contentious issues in forensic DNA analysis in Part One are organized around several specific criminal cases, while the book tries to convey the spirit of "doing science."
Author: Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 46
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Rooted in the creative success of over 30 years of supermarket tabloid publishing, the Weekly World News has been the world's only reliable news source since 1979. The online hub www.weeklyworldnews.com is a leading entertainment news site.
Author: Rick and Amy Rinehart Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp. ISBN: 0806535997 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 276
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With its towering mountains, sun-scorched deserts, fierce wildlife, and hard-to-predict weather, the American West ranks among the most forbidding places on Earth. Yet many are drawn to the beauty of this wild and rugged region. Some are daredevils. . .some are athletes. . .and some are outdoors enthusiasts who find themselves in a chilling battle for survival. In their extraordinary, heart-stopping true stories, you will discover how much can go wrong when people find themselves caught in the cross-hairs of nature's power. . . Dare To Survive Flash floods, plane crashes, animal attacks, avalanches, landslides--these devastating phenomena all too often claim the lives of men, women, and children in the American West. But some beat the odds, living to tell about their terrifying ordeals. There are inspirational stories of extreme survival and tremendous bravery. Of the hiker who--though armed with only a knife--survived a 30-minute nightmare with a cougar. . .of the backcountry snowboarder buried alive by an avalanche, saved with only minutes to spare. . .of the outdoorsman pinned by an 800-pound boulder who freed himself by amputating his own arm. And there are the unexplainable, senseless tragedies--the little girl whose mysterious disappearance at a national park was never solved. . . the inexperienced charter pilot who crashed trying to beat curfew in a snowstorm. . .and the veteran backwoods camper who, despite every precaution, fell victim to a fatal bear attack. What does it take to endure the impossible? Dare to Survive tackles that question as it vividly reminds us that when danger strikes, survival becomes the ultimate human challenge. "This frightening but enjoyable book reveals that Mother Nature has more ways to kill than even the toughest Mafia godfather." --Ted Schwarz, author of Hollywood Confidential: How the Studios Beat the Mob at Their Own Game Rick Rinehart is a publisher, writer, and former Colorado Humanities Scholar whose honors include recognition by the National Park Service for contributions to wolf recovery in Yellowstone National Park. His wife, Amy Rinehart, is a former publisher of endurance sports books who consults with outdoor retail and environmental organizations in the development of publishing programs. Rick and Amy live in Lafayette, Colorado.
Author: Ray Bradbury Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1668016974 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 528
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Told through letters from his late teens to his ninth decade, this collection shows the iconic author's progression through life as he knew it, illuminating his enduring legacy as a storyteller, novelist and space-age visionary whose works turned into popular adaptations for stage, film and television.
Author: Laura Ann Smith Publisher: Infinity Publishing ISBN: 0741422506 Category : Languages : en Pages : 306
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Three decapitated victims, a fallen football hero, and a woman's deadly obsession turns the O'Malley household upside down in this suspense filled murder mystery that will keep you guessing to the very end.
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