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August 14, 2010

Book cover of The Profiler: My Life Hunting Serial Killers and Psychopaths by Pat Brown with Bob Andelman

The Profiler: My Life Hunting Serial Killers and Psychopaths
by Pat Brown with Bob Andelman

Pat Brown is now one of the nation's few female criminal profilers, a sleuth who assists police departments and victims' families by analyzing both physical and behavioral evidence to make the most scientific determination possible about who committed a crime. Brown has analyzed many dozens of seemingly hopeless cases and brought new investigative avenues to light.

Book cover of Simpler Living: A Back to Basics Guide to Cleaning, Decorating, Storing, Decluttering, Streamlining, Organizing and More by Jeffrey P. Davidson

Simpler Living:
A Back to Basics Guide to Cleaning, Decorating, Storing, Decluttering, Streamlining, Organizing and More
by Jeffrey P. Davidson

Divided into sections for easy reference, this book will show you ways you can eliminate stress in your home, your personal life, and in your professional life. You will learn the six questions you should ask yourself before buying something new, the most efficient way to clean your pots and pans, the pay-ahead technique to get yourself out of debt, ways to make your commute more comfortable, and advice on hassle-free vacation planning for you and your family.

Bookcover of The Decision Tree: Taking Control of Your Health in the New Era of Personalized Medicine by Thomas Goetz

The Decision Tree: Taking Control of Your Health in the New Era of Personalized Medicine
by Thomas Goetz

An individual's Decision Tree begins with genomics, where $400 and a test tube of spit provides a peek at how your DNA influences your health. It taps self-monitoring and collaborative health tools, where iPhone applications and next-generation monitoring gadgets can help individuals successfully change their behavior, once and for all.