Observe someone without being observed.<br> Dig up long-buried dirt. <br>Catch a cheating spouse.<br><P><I>The Everything Private Investigation Book</I> 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:<ul><li>Use the Internet to get information on anyone and anything<li>Conduct background checks for prospective employees or tenants<li>Uncover hidden identities and assets<li>Manage a physical or electronic surveillance<li>Protect privacy and avoid identity theft</ul>Whether 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, <I>The Everything Private Investigation Book</i> 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.<P><B>Sheila L. Stephens</B> was the first female Alcohol, Tobacco & 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 <I>The Agent</I>, the newsletter of the National Association of Federal Agents (NAFA). Ms. Stephens lives in Bessemer, AL.