Brodsky (psychology, University of Alabama) offers advice for new and experienced expert witnesses in psychology and psychiatry. In 55 brief chapters, scenarios illustrate best practices in expert testimony and cross-examination; each chapter ends with a key principle. There is special focus on the cross examination process: power and control gambits attorneys often use, lines of questioning, nonverbal parrying, and courtroom rules. The book not only explains what to say but also gives advice on how to act and how to dress. This second edition contains new chapters on areas such as defending the psychological report and recovering from catastrophic errors while testifying. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)