Michael Lynch Libri

DNA profiling—commonly known as DNA fingerprinting—is often heralded as unassailable criminal evidence, a veritable “truth machine” that can overturn convictions based on eyewitness testimony, confessions, and other forms of forensic evidence. But DNA evidence is far from infallible. Truth Machine traces the controversial history of DNA fingerprinting by looking at court cases in the United States and United Kingdom beginning in the mid-1980s, when the practice was invented, and continuing until the present. Ultimately, Truth Machine presents compelling evidence of the obstacles and opportunities at the intersection of science, technology, sociology, and law.

This biography of Adolf Hitler explores his rise from an Austrian layabout to the Führer of the Third Reich. It balances narrative and analysis, examining his military experiences, ideological shifts, and the complexities of his dictatorship. Michael Lynch offers insights into Hitler's legacy and his impact on Germany and Europe.

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Challenging conventional views, this book argues against the notion that science follows a singular method or a linear progression of ideas. It delves into the complexities of scientific practice, suggesting that the evolution of scientific thought is more fragmented and diverse than traditionally portrayed. By examining various perspectives, it invites readers to reconsider their understanding of how scientific knowledge is developed and validated.

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Has your personal finance plan become so complex, you can't even understand it? Who wouldn't be confused today? Investment pitchmen, mega-insurance companies, and even state and federal governments are vying for our money, making it more difficult than ever to manage it how we want. But simplifying your plan and reclaiming what's yours is easier than you think. In Keep It Simple, Make It Big, award-winning financial planner, Michael Lynch, uses his nearly twenty years of practical experience to help you create, protect, and enjoy financial success. You'll learn how to recognize and overcome common financial mistakes, from paying too much in taxes and falling victim to inflation, to blowing your investments and failing to protect what you cannot afford to lose. Michael's simple systems put you in the driver's seat to enjoy a lifetime of tax-efficient income, protect your family, and retire on your own terms. Ultimately, this book will help you cut through the BS and put you back in charge.

In this fully illustrated introduction, Dr Michael Lynch provides a concise overview of the Chinese Civil War, a defining conflict in world history.Between the end of World War II and the dawn of the Cold War, one of the most important conflicts in modern history reached its climax. In this illustrated history, bestselling historian Dr Michael Lynch examines how the long struggle between Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalists and Mao Zedong's Communists exploded into an intense, brutal and ruthlessly fought civil war. Delving into the political background and complex ramifications of the conflict, he assesses Mao and Chiang's millions-strong armies, their strategies and commanders, and the critical campaigns that won and lost China. By 1949 the Nationalist government was defeated and in exile in Taiwan, and the new People's Republic of China was ready to emerge as a major Cold War power.Updated and revised for the new edition, with full-colour maps and new images throughout, this is a concise study of one of the bloodiest conflicts of the 20th century and its significant repercussions, the issues around which remain unresolved today.

Travelogue exploring Irish roots and connections in South America - travels through Buenos Aires, Valparaiso, Santiago, Asuncion and Santa Cruz. Reveals a lesser-known aspect of Irish history.

The book explores the profound impact of David Bowie on the music industry and highlights his role as a pioneering artist who continually reinvented himself. It delves into his enigmatic persona and lasting influence on contemporary musicians like Lady Gaga and Adam Lambert. Additionally, "Tribute: David Bowie" includes newly added content that chronicles Bowie's final days, offering an intimate glimpse into the life of this iconic figure.

From Bannockburn and Robert the Bruce to the union of the crowns and Mary, Queen of Scots; from the Reformation and John Knox, to the Enlightenment and the Highland Clearances, and right up to devolution, Scotland is the definitive history of a country that has experienced centuries of dramatic change.Michael Lynch, named as 'one of the most influential historians in Scotland of the last thirty years', has penned an extraordinary one-volume history of the country that spans twenty centuries, from the Picts to the present day.Thrilling, comprehensive, provocative and timely, Scotland is a monumental work of scholarship.