Murder From the Grave    by Pegasus Books
Price: $9.99 USD. 138240 words. Published on November 26, 2009. .
Set in San Francisco, it is the story of Deuteronomy Saint Claire, a brilliant Berkeley professor-turned-police detective, pitted against a prolific serial killer whose perverse ambition is to carry out seven murders after he is already dead.

Sociological Theory – A Contemporary View: How to Read, Criticize and Do Theory    by Neil J. Smelser
Price: $9.99 USD. 51700 words. Published by Quid Pro Books on January 31, 2011. .
A pithy, clear guide to creating and evaluating theory in the social sciences. Using a simple model of theory assessment--and applying it in depth to foundational and still-relevant social and economic theorists such as Durkheim, Marx and Parsons--Dr. Smelser shows the way to a better understanding of what social theory is supposed to accomplish and how to read it critically. New Introductions.

Freedom of Speech: The Supreme Court and Judicial Review    by Martin Shapiro
Price: $7.99 USD. 80130 words. Published by Quid Pro Books on February 11, 2011. .
One of the great continuing disputes of U.S. politics is about the role of the Supreme Court. Another is about the First Amendment. This book is about both. A classic defense of the openly political role of the Court, this book belies the notion reasserted recently by Chief Justice Roberts that judges are just neutral umpires. Especially in the area of speech, judges make policy; they create law.

Justice Without Trial: Law Enforcement in Democratic Society    by Jerome H. Skolnick
Price: $8.99 USD. 139110 words. Published by Quid Pro Books on March 5, 2011. .
New Fourth Edition of the acclaimed and foundational study of police culture and practice, political accountability, application of and obedience to the rule of law in stops and arrests, and the dilemma of law versus order in free societies--by a renowned sociologist using innovative and influential observation research techniques. With new Preface by the author and new Foreword by Candace McCoy.

Karmafornia    by NC Weil
Price: $5.99 USD. 87140 words. Published on May 21, 2011. .
Set against the turmoil of late 70's California, KARMAFORNIA spins the latest incarnation of a love triangle. When ambitious Laura, new to grad school and Berkeley, and her go-with-the-flow boyfriend Walt, meet bright arrogant fruitarian Cob at a party, she strikes sparks with him while Walt sees trouble coming. Hitch a ride with these characters and come away glad you've met.

Lawyers on Their Own: The Solo Practitioner in an Urban Setting    by Jerome E. Carlin
Price: $9.99 USD. 71460 words. Published by Quid Pro Books on July 16, 2011. .
Renowned socio-legal study of lawyers in solo practice in Chicago during the 1960s, as updated in 1994. Includes new 2011 Foreword by law professor William Gallagher. The book is considered foundational for studies of the legal profession and legal ethics for small-client practice. Carlin exposes the underbelly of practice among solo lawyers and their methods of getting business, in many settings.

EssaySnark's Strategies for the 2011-'12 MBA Admissions Essays for UC-Berkeley Haas    by Essay Snark
Price: $9.95 USD. 14110 words. Published on August 5, 2011. .
UC-Berkeley Haas has the third-most selective admissions process of any MBA program in the world -- more selective even than Wharton! EssaySnark's Strategy Guide for Berkeley-Haas School of Business leads you through the process of developing all six of the essays, with detailed exercises and important insights for creating a strong MBA application.

The Falling Circle    by Jeffrey Matucha
Price: $2.00 USD. 83790 words. Published on August 8, 2011. .
The Falling Circle is a rough ride through the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1980's, a raw look at the concrete jungle as gutter punk Giff struggles to survive the bizarre world of living on the urban fringe

Theory of Collective Behavior    by Neil J. Smelser
Price: $9.99 USD. 201480 words. Published by Quid Pro Books on August 21, 2011. .
A modern edition of a sociological and social psychology classic, adding a reflective new Preface by the author--plus an extensive, analytical 2011 Foreword by MIT's Gary Marx. Marx notes, "The book is elegant, original, carefully crafted and forcefully argued. In its totality, it is a fine example of an effort to define a field, identify major types and systematically connect central variables."

Learning to Haight    by Andrew Bardin Williams
Price: $0.99 USD. 70190 words. Published on October 14, 2011. .
2012 IR Discovery Award Finalist. Jack McClure is assigned to write an article about an influential figure from the city's past. A beatnik, a hippie and a one-time movie star, Dean Simmons is anything but an easy interview, but Jack knows that getting to know the "real" Dean is his ticket off the news desk. Along the way, Jack learns what it means be an activist and to make a name for himself.