Books with author Richard L. Stein

New York Times Bestseller • Notable Book of the Year • Editors' Choice Selection One of Bill Gates’ “Amazing Books” of the Year One of Publishers Weekly’s 10 Best Books of the Year Longlisted for the National Book Award for Nonfiction An NPR Best Book of the Year Winner of the Hillman Prize for Nonfiction Gold Winner • California Book Award (Nonfiction) Finalist • Los Angeles Times Book Prize (History) Finalist • Brooklyn Public Library Literary PrizeThis “powerful and disturbing history” exposes how American governments deliberately imposed racial segregation on metropolitan areas nationwide (New York Times Book Review). Widely heralded as a “masterful” (Washington Post) and “essential” (Slate) history of the modern American metropolis, Richard Rothstein’s The Color of Law offers “the most forceful argument ever published on how federal, state, and local governments gave rise to and reinforced neighborhood segregation” (William Julius Wilson). Exploding the myth of de facto segregation arising from private prejudice or the unintended consequences of economic forces, Rothstein describes how the American government systematically imposed residential segregation: with undisguised racial zoning; public housing that purposefully segregated previously mixed communities; subsidies for builders to create whites-only suburbs; tax exemptions for institutions that enforced segregation; and support for violent resistance to African Americans in white neighborhoods. A groundbreaking, “virtually indispensable” study that has already transformed our understanding of twentieth-century urban history (Chicago Daily Observer), The Color of Law forces us to face the obligation to remedy our unconstitutional past. 13 illustrations

For courses in crime scene investigation A Straightforward, Student-Friendly Primer on Forensics Forensic Science: From the Crime Scene to the Crime Lab presents forensic science in a straightforward, student-friendly format that’s ideal for students with limited backgrounds in the sciences. Topics are arranged to integrate scientific methodology with actual forensic applications, and discussions are focused on explaining state-of-the-art technology without delving into extraneous theories that may bore or overwhelm non-science students. Only the most relevant scientific and technological concepts are presented, keeping students focused on the practical knowledge they’ll need in the field. The Third Edition is updated to include a brand-new chapter on mobile device forensics, and new revisions to the text reflect the now nearly exclusive use of digital photography at crime scenes.

Forensic Science: From the Crime Scene to the Crime Lab, Second Edition, is designed to present forensic science in a straightforward and student-friendly format. Ideal for students with limited background in the sciences, topics are arranged to integrate scientific methodology with actual forensic applications. Discussions are focused on explaining state-of-the-art technology without delving into extraneous theories that may bore or overwhelm non-science students. Only the most relevant scientific and technological concepts are presented, keeping students focused on the practical knowledge they’ll need in the field.

This story is not about climate change, but the weather really is important to the plot. This book does not deal solely with another great misadventure by Anthony Ant although he does tend to go astray a couple of times in the book.And, contrary to some rumors, Anthony does NOT get married in this charming tale, BUT he does meet someone never introduced in any previous Anthony story. Yes, the action occurs around and on Valentine's Day, but remember, ants (at least Anthony's family) sleep during the whole winter season. To discover what actually happens, the reader will be treated to rhyme and rhythm always present in the Anthony Ant series. The intriguing illustrations by Mary Coons are as compelling and fun as always. It's a great addition to the growing collection of the Anthony Ant series.

The Thanksgiving Train highlights the love and friendship brought together by family - no matter how strange the family might be. Both Clarence, the Sweet Woods Amusement Park's engineer, and his little train, Steamer, are getting old and coming down with a late autumn cold, So, they begin limping home after a work season made longer with good weather. On the way, they meet several unusual and needy new friends and battle an early snowstorm. Clarence wants to get home to his wife and a great Thanksgiving meal. Steamer needs a long rest in the train barn. Readers must deal with surprises galore and a MOST unusual ending.

This collection of three stories of our reluctant hero, Anthony Ant, contains adventures aplenty and lessons abundant. While the two main activities in the typical ant's life are to gather food and then eat it, Anthony is only gifted in the latter one. Yet, as the stories progress, he tends to grow as all characters do, and by the third story, his interest lies beyond food - far beyond. In all three stories the verse is embedded in prose form and sort of sneaks up on the younger readers. Then youngsters and older readers alike come to expect the cadence along with the ample action richly installed in all three works. The author has inserted many learning situations for the attuned teacher and parent, and the typical young listener will relish any of the stories being repeated. This set of three complete books offers a unique treatment of language and imagery. The illustrations in black and white fit the ant world with delightful design. Mary Coons draws with a magic pen for all three works. The owners of this power-packed trilogy will treasure it and make it part of their permanent book batch.

ANTHONY ANT: LATE FOR LUNCH, IS THE ORIGINAL FIRST BOOK IN THE ANTHONY ANT SERIES. Ants do two things very well; they gather food and eat it. Anthony Ant LOVES eating stuff, any kind of stuff, but he HATES the job of gathering it. When Mother Ant discovers Anthony raiding the family's refrigerator ( strictly forbidden), he is ordered from the home until he learns to be a better, hard-working bug. He soon discovers the dangers of the world away from home, including his joining an ant gang, encountering attacks from army ants, flying ants, and even an anteater. Surely, he will never recover or get a second chance. Young readers will certainly enjoy the pace of the story and the multiple twists of the plot. All readers will marvel at the rich rhythm and rhyme, made even better by the charming black and white illustrations throughout. No reader or very young listener will feel disappointed at the end of this adventure that begs repeat visits.

Walter and Jeanette Mouse are quite happy with their life under a fine cottage which provides food and comfort. When Walter overhears a conversation among humans, a great change in the couple's world takes place. Their life suddenly needs repair for lots of reasons. Santa Claus and a guest appearance from Mrs. Claus just may be the answer to their growing problems. This delightful Christmas story is as full as Santa's sack. The pages are packed with enchanting drawings, fascinating characters, and lots of "almost" hidden visual treats. This tale teaches a strong life lesson to young listeners and readers who definitely will revisit it before, during, and after the Christmas season.

"Ants don't see Christmas for a very good reason. They're deep, deep in sleep through the whole winter season.'" ANTHONY ANT: SEEKING SANTA is the third story in the ANTHONY ANT series. Anthony spends his time thinking of ways he can delay hibernation so he can be awake on Christmas Eve and meet sANTa. His plan backfires when he succumbs to nature at the same time the Ant family is roused from their slumber by a most unusual guest. Kids of all ages will enjoy this unique take on one of life's most frustrating missions - the quest to stay awake and meet the jolly old elf.