{"product_id":"9781598695359","title":"The Everything Private Investigation Book: Master the techniques of the pros to examine evidence, trace down people, and discover the truth","description":"\u003cp\u003eObserve someone without being observed.\u003cbr\u003e Dig up long-buried dirt. \u003cbr\u003eCatch a cheating spouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Everything Private Investigation Book\u003c\/i\u003e shows you the basic research techniques and tricks the pros use. You'll learn how to get background information using a wide range of sources, including newspapers, court records, military files, and even the DMV. Written by experienced investigators, this guide helps you to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the Internet to get information on anyone and anything\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConduct background checks for prospective employees or tenants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUncover hidden identities and assets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManage a physical or electronic surveillance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect privacy and avoid identity theft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're a journalist, an amateur genealogist, a business owner, a landlord, or just curious, you'll find essential information in this guide. In addition to being a valuable resource, \u003ci\u003eThe Everything Private Investigation Book\u003c\/i\u003e is also a fascinating read. Even \"armchair detectives\" will enjoy reading about famous real-life and fictional PIs and the little-known secrets professionals use to crack the case.\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSheila L. Stephens\u003c\/b\u003e was the first female Alcohol, Tobacco \u0026amp; Firearms (ATF) special agent in the state of Alabama and one of the first in the nation. She recently graduated from Boston University with a master's degree in criminal justice. After leaving the ATF due to injury, Ms. Stephens opened a private investigation\/security business. She is a criminal justice professor at Andrew Jackson University and a contributing writer and associate editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Agent\u003c\/i\u003e, the newsletter of the National Association of Federal Agents (NAFA). Ms. Stephens lives in Bessemer, AL.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adams Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47041411645680,"sku":"9781598695359","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781598695359_p0.jpg?v=1763815243","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781598695359","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}