Resume of Alice Heiserman
7535 Spring Lake Drive, Suite D2, Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 339-8634
heisermanalice@gmail.com

• Write Books Right, Bethesda, MD. (1990-present). President. www.WriteBooksRight.com

  Developmental and line editing of nonfiction and fiction and e-books, including books on social science, education, women’s issues, health, and parenting. Editor of novels, memoirs, and other topics. [See List of Books Edited].

• American Correctional Association, Alexandria, VA. (1995-2014). Manager of Publications and Research. Acquisitions, copy, and line editor of 6-10 books/year. Worked collaboratively with authors. Directed staff of 2-7 on copyright issues, royalties, graphics, design, layout, titling, and marketing. Supervised freelance operations. Subject-matter experience in training, women’s issues, standards, juveniles, diversity, security, terrorism, and substance abuse. Managed library. Indexed books. Apex Award of Excellence for Books (2009-2013), including the Grand Award (2010). 

• Editorial Work for Various Organizations 

  • Curriculum writer for FYI Online for Introduction to Careers in Government and Public Administration. 

  • Curriculum writer and course catalog editor, U.S. Postal Service, Potomac, MD. 

  • Director of Communications, American Bar Association, Washington, DC.

  • Executive Director, Sportsmedicine Institute, Bethesda, MD.

  • Executive Director, Reproductive Toxicology Center, Washington, DC.

  • Editor of four popular medical books, Center for Health Information, Topeka, KS. 

  • Writer of children’s books and grants, Equity Institute, Bethesda, MD.

  • Editor of a national report for the U.S. Commission on Unemployment Compensation. 

  • Administrator, Delegate Aruna Miller’s Office, Maryland Legislature, Annapolis. 

  • Newsletter/newspaper editor, American Personnel and Guidance Association, Washington, DC (now American Counseling Association). 

  • Newsletter editor and indexer, Public Utilities Reports, Alexandria, VA.

  • Newsletter editor, National School Boards Association, Washington, DC. 

  • Website Editor, Opiod-Abatement.com, North Carolina Central University.

  • Marketing letter and grant writer/editor. RAI/Rapid, Jessup, MD.

• Teacher of English, grades 7-college in Wisconsin, New York, and Maryland.

Education: University of Wisconsin, Madison. Bachelor’s degree: English; Master’s in English and English education.  

Outside Activities: Democratic Precinct Committee Chair; Director, Washington Independent Writers’ Conference, National Press Club; Member, Independent Publishers Association of New England, Association of Women Executives in Correction (AWEC), Bethesda Postal Advisory Commission; and Spring Lake Condo Bylaws Revision Committee; Community Bridges mentor (2020-2021); Editorial Freelancers’ Association, Maryland section, presenter on Procrastination and Writer’s Block: Some Solutions.

Hobbies: reading; writing fiction and nonfiction; playing with the cat, Mr. Mozart, and dog, Bella; exercising; and stamp collecting.

Fiction Books Alice Heiserman Wrote or Edited

Paintings of Amelia: A Young Persian Couple’s Enlightenment Through Anguish and Perseverance, Darius Omar. (2024). Edited.

Untreated: A Story of a Strong Black Woman Overcoming Depression and Suicidal Thoughts. Dasherline Johnson (2024). Edited.  

The War of the Ordinary Folk: Exploits of a World War II Medic and Book II: Exploits of a World War II M.P., Saul Barnard. (2024). Edited.

Chrysalis: Becoming. Carol Bouville. (2023). Self-published. Edited. 

Shades of Design: A Christian Romance. Patricia Monserrat. (2023). Edited.

The Lost Diary of Cecile Dubonnet: Forgetting the Yesterdays of World War II, A.P. Harper. Self-published. Edited. (2022).

Mame’s Spirit: Reparations and Romance. Bernard Demczuk. Self-published. (2021). Edited.

Oceans Apart: Bridging the Gap, One Drop at a Time. Boyua Dieye. Self-published. 2021. Edited.

The Empty Chair. David Williams. (2020). A novel. Edited.

Playing the Angles. Paul Tapp. (2020). A novel. Edited.

Dating Sites: Finding Sex, Love, and Everything in Between, Tony Puca. (2016). Edited.

Metropolicks. Felicia Lin and Victor Rodriquez. (2015). [an E-book]. This adult novel ranked #1 on Amazon.com in its category. Edited.

Rabid Beasts. Carlos Miralejos. Outerspace Publications. (1993). Edited.

Four Friends: A Novel about Recruitment. Dan Perez. (In process). Editing and Writing Tutor.

Messianic Dreams, Alice Heiserman. (In process) Author. 

With a Tear and a Kiss. Alice Heiserman. (In process). Author.

Memoirs and Biographies Written, Edited, or Agented 

Georgetown: Secrets, Struggles, and Success, Nicole Norton. Self-published. (2024). Editor.

The Magnetism of Opposites: Memories, Carol Bugg. (2024). Self-published. Editor. 

Indigen: Journey of a Wounded Healer, Khadijat Qadari. (2024). Self-published. Editor.

Under the Malaccan Sun: A Malaysian Childhood, C.P. Bok. (2024). Edited.

Breaking Barriers with Chili: Virginia Ali, “The Matriarch of D.C.” Bernard Demczuk. (2023). Self-published. Edited.

Broken but Not Crushed: The Power to Heal and Mend Starts with You. Kim Connor. (2023). Editor.

Adventures of Linda, The Tax Lady. Linda DeMarlor. (2023). Private publication. Editor.

All the Way and Then Some: If It Wasn’t for My Coach, Arthur Hawkins. (2023). Edited.

The Testimony of Nahun, Nathan Randle. Edited. (2021, 2023).

From Fillmore with Love: Gerald Knopoff, The Hotel Buyer, Gerald Knopoff. (2023). Edited.

Overcoming: An Immigrant’s Story of Perseverance and Faith. Dasherline Johnson. (2022) Self-published. Editor.

The Sea and its Waves: Memoir of Paul von Beda Vriesman, M.D., Paul Vriesman, M.D. Self-published. (2022). Editor. 

Absent Father Syndrome: Overcoming the Trauma of a Fatherless Childhood, Morajy Peesay, M.D. Mascot Books. (2022). Editor. 

Sowing Blueberries, Nataliya Apanovich (2022), Edited.

Girls Have to Dance, Anya Stork (2022). Edited.

Mail Order Bride: From Russia to Freedom, Anya Stork (2022). Edited. 

History Shock: When History Collides with Foreign Relations. John Dickson. University Press of Kansas. (2021). Edited and Agented.

A Woman with a Voice, previously entitled Love is Sweet, Sour, Bitter, Hot, and Salty: Correcting African Myths. Joan Cheboswony, Worlds Unknown Publisher. (2020). Edited.

Mary Farm Memories: Dorothy Day Ambushed. Guy Christopher (In process). Editing. Delete.

Once Upon a Soviet Child: Piano, Potatoes, and Privation. Anya Stork (2020). Self-published. Editor.

Open Your Eyes: Find Your Passion: An Afghan Doctor’s Story. Farid Mostamand. (2020). Self-published. Editor.

My Life with Bhutan Women. Luna Acharya Mulder. (2019). Self-published. Editor.

Gwendolyn Tabb: Dealing with the Hand I was Dealt. (2019). Story of one of the first women disc jockeys. Self-published. Author and Editor.

Life is Amazing—But It Isn’t Always Pretty. Khash Montazama. (2019). An inspirational story about a man with paraplegia. Edited and agenting. 

Paths to Defiance: Three Sisters Confront the Third Reich. Gottfried Paasche. (2019). Editor. Published in German as Hammerstein’s Töchter by a German publisher.

The Currents of My Life: The Autobiography of John Miller. Self-published. (2018). Edited. 

Joan Talbot: My Life Has Been a Wonderful Ride. Self-published. (2018). Edited.

Exposed by DNA: A Pathway to Reveal Family Secrets. K. S. Hopkins. CreateSpace. (2018). Edited. 

A Most Unlikely Journey: The Dick Gregg Story. Dick Gregg. Self-published. (2017). Edited. Memoir of a top U.S. Treasury official. Edited.

Tales of a Street Agent: My FBI Career. Courtney West. Self-published. (2017). Edited.

Memoir of two prominent scientists. (I have signed a nondisclosure agreement, so I cannot provide further details). (Completed work in April 2015 for Real Life Stories). Edited.

For the Love of Babies: One Doctor’s Stories about Life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Sue Hall, M.D. 2011. WorldMaker Media. Edited.

A Model of Correctional Leadership: The Career of Norman Carlson, Clement Bartollas, Ph.D. American Correctional Association. (2011). An inspirational biography. Edited.

Becoming a Model Warden: Striving for Excellence. Clemens Bartollas, Ph.D. American Correctional Association. (2004). Edited.

Excellent Effect: The Edna Mahan Story. Mary Q. Hawkes. American Correctional Association. (1994). Edited.

Could Be Me: Biographies of Women in Science. Equity Institute, Bethesda, MD. (As Alice Fins). Author.

Rose in the Wilderness: A Family’s Story. Lillian Hill. Self-Published. (1983). Edited.

From Obstacles to Strength: May I Be Strengthened. Yolanda Savage-Narvay. (In process). Editor.

Trembling Lips: A Love Story, Jaci Rai. (In process). Editor.

The Right Will, Mark Seay. (In process). Editor.

Other Nonfiction by Category

Health/Medical/Psychology Books 

Opioid-Abatement Toolkit. (Book and Website). North Carolina Central University. (2023). Principal writer and editor under the leadership of Dr. Dasherline Johnson. 

Untreated: A Story of a Black Woman Overcoming Depression and Suicidal Thoughts, Dasherline Johnson, (2024). Editor.

Stressed Out, 3rd ed., Gary Cornelius. (2024). [I edited the first and second editions (2005) for the American Correctional Association and edited the 3rd ed. for The Carolina Academic Press. Editor.

The Invisible Cloak of Grief, Sue Binder. (2023). Self-published. Edited.

The COVID Bounce: Learning to Smile Again After the Pandemic, Sue Binder. Toplight. (2021). Edited and Agented.

Fighting COVID-19: The Unequal Opportunity Killer, Irving A. Cohen, M.D., (2021). Center for Health Information. Editor and Indexer.

Art of the Con: Avoiding Offender Manipulation. Gary Cornelius. (1991). American Correctional Association. Edited. The second edition has a co-author, Kevin Courtwright. [In process, 2023]. Editor. 

Correctional Health Care Delivery: Unimpeded Access to Care. Kenneth L. Faiver. Charles C. Thomas Publisher, Ltd. (2020). Edited and Agented.

Correctional Health Care Services: Mental Health, Infectious Diseases, Dental Care, Addiction Treatment. Kenneth L. Faiver. Charles C. Thomas Publisher, Ltd. (2019). Agented.

The International Medical Relief Corps in Wartime China: For Your Freedom and Ours. Robert Mamlok, M.D., McFarland & Company. (2019). Edited, Indexed, and Agented.

Handbook of Bowen Family Systems Theory and Research Methods: A Systems Model for Family Research, Mignonette N. Keller (Editor), Robert J. Noone (Editor). Routledge. (2019). Edited. 

Ethical and Legal Issues in Correctional Health Care: A Practical Guide Kenneth L. Faiver. Praeger. (2016). Edited and Agented.

Postpartum Depression/Postnatal Depression: The Basic Guide to Treatment and Support, 2nd ed. M. A. Haley, Ph.D. Self-Published. (2015). Editor.

Why Does Healthcare in America Cost So Much? Solving the Puzzle of American Healthcare Costs and Building a Low-Cost System, Harvey Singh, Ph.D. Self-Published. (2015). Editor.

Cage Your Rage: An Inmate’s Guide to Anger Control, 2nd ed., Murray Cullen, Ph.D. (2014). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Correctional Assessment Casework and Counseling, 5th ed. Anthony Walsh, Ph.D. and Mary Stohr, Ph.D. (2011). American Correctional Association. [I edited four prior versions of this book as well]. I oversaw the indexing of this book. Psychology textbook. Edited and Indexed.

Juvenile Offenders with Mental Health Disorders: Who Are They and What Do We Do with Them? 2nd ed. Lisa Boesky, Ph.D. (2011). American Correctional Association. [I edited the prior version of this]. Psychology textbook. Editor.

Cooking for the New Hippocratic Diet, Irving A. Cohen, M.D. (2011). Center for Health Information, Inc. Edited and Indexed.

Career/Finding the Right Job: A Guide for Doctors, Kirsten E. Evans, M.D., Ph.D. (2010). Center for Health Information, Inc. A career book for recent medical school graduates. Editor.

Diabetes Recovery: Reversing Diabetes with the New Hippocratic Diet, Irving A. Cohen, M.D. (2010). Center for Health Information, Inc. Edited and Indexed.

Offenders and Substance Abuse: Bringing the Family into Focus, Catherine Lemieux, Ph.D. (2009). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Dr. Cohen’s New Hippocratic Diet: Breaking the Food Addiction Chain, Irving Cohen, M.D. (2008). Center for Health Information, Inc. Editor and Indexer.

Double Jeopardy: A Counselor’s Guide to Treating Juvenile Male Sex Offenders/Substance Abusers, Workbook and Instructor’s Manual, Christopher Frey, (2007). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Changing Criminal Thinking: A Treatment Program, 2nd ed., Boyd Sharp. (2006). American Correctional Association. [I also edited the first edition of this book.] Editor.

Game Over! Strategies for Redirecting Inmate Deception, Bill Elliott, Ph.D. and Vicki Verdeyen, Ph.D. (2003). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Leading Groups in Corrections: Skills and Technique, Ed Jacobs, Ph.D. and Nina Spadaro. (2003). American Correctional Association. Editor.

TRY: Treatment Readiness for You: A Workbook for Sexual Offenders, Murray Cullen, Ph.D. and Robert Wilson, Ph.D. (2003). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Leading Groups in Corrections: Skills and Technique. Ed Jacobs, Ph.D. and Nina Spadaro. (2003). American Correctional Association. Editor.

TRY: Treatment Readiness for You: A Workbook for Abusers in Relationships, Murray Cullen and Sandra Piekarski. (2002). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Arresting Addictions: Drug Education and Relapse Prevention in Corrections, Robert Alexander and George Pratsinak. (2002). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Tough Customers: Counseling Unwilling Clients, Beverly Welo. (2001). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Inside Out: Continuing to Cage Your Rage, Murray Cullen and Michael Bradley. (2001). American Correctional Association. Editor.

More than Muscle: A Total Fitness Program for Corrections and Law Enforcement. (2000). American Correctional Association. [I hired models and a photographer for exercise demonstrations.] Editor.

Health Care Management Issues in Corrections. (1998). Kenneth L. Faiver. American Correctional Association. Editor 

Cage Your Rage for Teens, Murray Cullen and Joan Wright. (1996). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Setting the Stage: How to Deliver an Anger Management Program—The Cage Your Rage for Teens Facilitator’s Manual. Murray Cullen and Ronald R. Cullen. (1996). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Life Beyond Loss: A Workbook for Incarcerated Men, Beverly Welo. (1995). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Addiction: The High-Low Trap: The Cocaine-Alcohol Pill Connection. Irving A. Cohen, M.D. (1995). Health Press. Editor.

Treatment of Chronic Diseases. Irene Pollin. (1989). Unpublished. Edited.

Women

Untreated: A Story of a Strong Black Woman Overcoming Depression and Suicidal Thoughts. Dasherline Johnson (2024). Editor.  

Postpartum Depression/Postnatal Depression: The Basic Guide to Treatment and Support, 2nd ed. M. A. Haley, Ph.D. (2015). Self-Published. Editor. 

Hands Down: A Provider’s Guide to Domestic Violence Treatment. Workbook and Instructor’s Manual, Sue Binder. (2007). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Picking up the Pieces: A Workbook for Incarcerated Women, Beverly Welo. (2004). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Working with Women Offenders in Correctional Institutions. Joann Brown Morton. (2004). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Women Probationers: Supervision and Success, Earlene Festervan. (2003). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Cage Your Rage for Women, Judith Urquhart and Murray Cullen. (2003). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Complex Challenges: Collaborative Solutions: Programming for Adult and Juvenile Female Offenders, Joann B. Morton. (1998). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Flourishing Female: Overcoming Fears and Gaining a Successful Life. (in process). Alice Heiserman and Dr. Dasherline Johnson. 

Parenting

How to Be a Responsible Mother: A Workbook for Offenders and Instructor’s Manual, Terry Stawar and Diane Stawar. (2008). American Correctional Association. Editor.

How to Be a Responsible Father: A Workbook for Offenders and Instructor’s Manual, Terry Stawar. (2007). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Parenting Experience. Robin Goldstein. (1987). Self-published. This book was picked up by a major publisher and reprinted. Editor.

Juveniles

Juvenile Offenders with Mental Health Disorders: Who Are They and What Do We Do with Them? 2nd ed. Lisa Boesky, Ph.D. (2011). American Correctional Association. [I edited the prior version of this]. Editor. 

Successful Management of Juvenile Residential Facilities: A Performance-Based Approach, Joseph Heinz, Theresa Wise, and Clemens Bartollas, Ph.D. (2011). American Correctional Association. Editor.

TRY: Treatment Readiness for You: A Workbook for Youth at Risk, Murray Cullen and Susan O’Neill. (2007). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Desktop Guide to Reentry for Juvenile Confinement Facilities, Gina Hendrix, James Moeser, David Roush, and Carol Rapp Zimmerman. (2007). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Double Jeopardy: A Counselor’s Guide to Treating Juvenile Male Sex Offenders/Substance Abusers, Workbook and Instructor’s Manual, Christopher Frey, (2007). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Juvenile Justice Today: Essays on Programs and Policies: An ACA Compendium. (2002). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Cage Your Rage for Teens, Murray Cullen and Joan Wright. (1996). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Recess is Over: Dealing with Juvenile Offenders Incarcerated in Adult Jails and Prisons, Barry Glick and William Sturgeon. (2001). American Correctional Association. Editor. 

No Time to Play: Managing Violent Juveniles. Barry Glick and William Sturgeon. (1998). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Gangbusters: Strategies for Prevention and Intervention, Lonnie Jackson. (1998). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Managing Delinquency Programs that Work, Arnold Goldstein and Barry Glick. (1995). American Correctional Association. Editor. 

Today’s Youth at Risk, No Exceptions!, William Sturgeon (In process).

Education 

Beyond Compensation: Empowering Teachers Unions to Think beyond Bread and Butter. Terrence Nigwa. Editor. The Bad Ass Teachers Association, Myers Press. (2025).

The Gifted Girl: Helping Her Be the Best She Can Be, Equity Institute, Bethesda, MD. (Teacher’s Guide, Parent’s Guide, Counselor’s Guide, Community Youth Group Leader’s Guide, and In-service Resource Handbook). (Written by Alice Heiserman as Alice Fins). Author. 

Adult Postsecondary Occupational School Students. (1981). National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC. (Written by Alice Heiserman as Alice Fins). Author.

Grandma and Me, By Design. Moira Gannon Denson. Graphic novel. (In process). Editor.

Architecture and Interior Decorating

The Magnetism of Opposites: Memories, Carol Bugg. (2024). Self-published. Editor. Added here.

Creating Treatment Environments for Troubled Youth: Evidence-Based Design in Architecture, Patrick Sullivan, AIA. (2011). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Planning and Design Guide for Secure Adult and Juvenile Facilities, Leonard Witke, AIA. (1999). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Grandma and Me, By Design. Moira Gannon Denson. (In process). Editor.

Careers and Training 

Paralegal Careers. (1990, 1985, 1979). Lincolnwood, IL: Vocational Guidance Manuals, National Textbook Company. (Written by Alice Heiserman as Alice Fins). Author.

Building Services Training Program. U.S. Postal Service Training Academy. (1987). Editor.

Political Science Courses: Online. For FYI Online. Editor.

Career /Opportunities in Veterinary Medicine Careers, Robert F. Swope. (1987). Vocational Guidance Manuals, National Textbook Company. Editor.

Course Catalog. U.S. Postal Service Training Academy. (1987). Editor.

Creating Opportunities. Council of State Planning Agencies. (1986). Editor.

Women in Engineering. (1981). Lincolnwood, IL: Vocational Guidance Manuals, National Textbook Company, Lincolnwood, IL. (Written by Alice Heiserman as Alice Posner). Author.

Women in Communications. (1980). Lincolnwood, IL: Vocational Guidance Manuals, National Textbook Company. (Written by Alice Heiserman as Alice Fins). Author.

Women in Science. (1979). Lincolnwood, IL: Vocational Guidance Manuals, National Textbook Company. (Written by Alice Heiserman as Alice Fins). Author.

Your Future in More Exotic Occupations. Written by Alice Heiserman as Alice Fins with Dr. S. Norman Feingold. (1978). New York: Richards Rosen Press. Author.

Could Be Me: Biographies of Women in Science. Written by Alice Heiserman as Alice Fins. Equity Institute, Bethesda, MD. Author.

From Here to There: Exploring the Apprentice-to-Journeyworker Career Ladder with Girls and Boys in Grades 1-9: A Multi-Media Approach. Written by Alice Heiserman as Alice Fins. Equity Institute, Bethesda, MD. Author.

Directories

2013 Directory of Adult and Juvenile Correctional Departments, Institutions, Agencies, and Probation and Parole Authorities. (2014). [I edited a version of this book yearly from 1998 to 2012]. American Correctional Association. I also oversaw the design of the two indexes. Editor.

Probation and Parole Directory, 2012-2013. American Correctional Association. [I also edited versions of this book in 2010-2011 and 2009-2010]. Editor.

National Jail and Adult Detention Directory. (2013). American Correctional Association. [I also edited this book’s 2005-2007 and 2008-2009 versions.]. Editor.

2003-2005 National Juvenile Detention Directory. (2005). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Law/Standards

Correctional Law for the Correctional Officer, 5th ed. William C. Collins, J.D. (2010). American Correctional Association. [I also edited editions 2-4]. Editor.

Standards Supplement. 2010-2012. [I edited a version of this book every two years from 1994 to 2012]. American Correctional Association. Editor.

Performance-Based Standards for Therapeutic Communities. (2005). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Performance-Based Standards for Adult Local Detention Facilities. (2004). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Performance-Based Standards for Correctional Industries, 2nd ed. (2002). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Standards for Adult Correctional Institutions, 4th ed. (2002). American Correctional Association. Editor and Indexer.

From Law to Order: The Theory and Practice of Law and Justice, Anthony Walsh, Ph.D. and Craig Hemmens, J.D., Ph.D. (2000). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Performance-Based Standards for Juvenile Correctional Facilities, 4th ed., (1999). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Measuring Excellence: The History of Correctional Standards and Accreditation. Paul W. Keve. (1996). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Standards for Student Services. (1985). Council for the Advancement of Standards, Washington, DC. Editor.

Due Process of Law Manual. (1983). National Education Association. Editor.

Excise Taxes on Alcoholic Beverages. (1982). Report to the Distilled Spirits Council. Editor.

Unemployment Compensation: Report to Congress. (1982). National Commission on Unemployment Compensation. Editor.

The Labor Movement in the Age of #MeToo: Paralysis, Betrayal, and Hope. A “Tough Love” Letter to the Labor Movement. (2025, February). Ann Avendano. Pluto Books. Editor.

Social Science and Corrections Not Previously Listed

Think Like a Terrorist to Combat Terrorism and Radicalization in Prison, William Sturgeon and Francesca Spina, CRC Publications. (2022). Edited and Agented.

Correctional Officer, The: A Practical Guide, 3rd ed. Gary Cornelius. (2016). Carolina Academic Press. Editor and Indexer.

Corrections, Robert McCrie, Ph.D. John Jay College. (2015). Editor.

Preventing and Managing Riots and Disturbances: Using the Incident Command System for Corrections, Meg Savage, Russ Savage, and Eugene Atherton. (2015). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Conflict Management and Conflict Resolution in Corrections, 2nd ed., Thomas F. Christian. (2015). American Correctional Association. [I also edited the first version of this book.] Editor.

Cage Your Rage: An Inmate’s Guide to Anger Control, 2nd ed., Murray Cullen, Ph.D. (2014). American Correctional Association. Editor.

What Works: Defeating Recidivism: Keys to Making It Happen, Donald Evans, Ed. (2013). American Correctional Association and International Community Corrections Association. Editor and Indexer.

Jails: An ACA Reader. (2011). American Correctional Association. Editor.

The State of Corrections. (2011) [yearly from 1997-2011]. American Correctional Association. [I indexed the 2011 version]. Collection of edited conference presentations. Editor.

9 to 5 Beats Ten to Life: How to [Re]Enter Society, Mike Davis. (2009). [This book won the 2010 National Apex Award for best book of the year!] American Correctional Association. Workbook and guide for offenders. Editor.

Correctional Officer’s Resource Guide, 3rd ed. Peria Duncan. (2009). American Correctional Association. [I also edited the 2nd edition of this book.] Editor.

What Works: Research into Practice: Bridging the Gap in Community Corrections. (2008). American Correctional Association and International Community Corrections Association. Editor and Indexer.

Guidelines for the Development of a Security Program, 3rd ed., Eugene Atherton and Richard Phillips. (2007). American Correctional Association. [I also edited the 2nd edition of this work.] Editor.

What Works and Why: Effective Approaches to Reentry. (2006). American Correctional Association and International Community Corrections Association. Editor.

Managing a Job Retention Program for Ex-Offenders: A Step-by-Step Guide, T. A. Ryan, Ph.D. (2005). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Reentry Today: Programs, Problems, and Solutions. (2005). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Terrorism: The Rural Response, William Sturgeon. (2005). Unpublished manuscript. Editor.

Use of Force: Current Practice and Policy 2nd ed. Craig Hemmens, J.D., Ph.D. and Eugene Atherton. (2005). American Correctional Association. [I also edited the first edition in 1999.] Editor.

Full Spectrum, The: Essays on Staff Diversity in Corrections, Carla Smalls. (2004). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Heading Home: Offender Reintegration into the Family. International Community Corrections Association. (2003). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Corrections: Past, Present, and Future. Jeannie Stinchcomb, Ph.D. and Instructor’s Guide. (2000). American Correctional Association. Editor and Indexer.

From AIDS to the Internet: Correctional Realities. (1999). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Best Practices: Excellence in Corrections, Edward Rhine, Ed. (1998). American Correctional Association. Editor.

History of Correctional Violence, A: An Examination of Reported Causes of Riots and Disturbances, Montgomery Reid, Ph.D. and Gordon A. Crews, Ph.D. (1998). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Developing Policies and Procedures for Jails: A Step-by-Step Guide, Martin Drapkin. (1996). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Supermax Prisons: Beyond the Rock, Donice Neal, Ed. (2003). American Correctional Association. Editor.

What’s in the Bag? A Shoplifting Treatment and Education Program and Workbook, Gail Caputo, Ph.D. (2003). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Reforming Probation and Parole in the 21st Century, Joan Petersilia, Ph.D. (2002). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Repairing Communities through Restorative Justice, John Perry. (2002). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Risk Reduction: Interventions for Special Needs Offenders, Harry E. Allen, Ed. (2002). American Correctional Association and International Community Corrections Association. Editor.  

Popular Culture and Corrections, Robert M. Freeman, Ph.D. (2000). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Unit Management in Prisons and Jails, Robert B. Levinson, Ph. D. (1999). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Successful Community Sanctions and Services for Special Needs Offenders. (1998). American Correctional Association and International Community Corrections Association. Editor.

Positive Approaches to Corrections: Research, Policy, and Practice. (1997). American Correctional Association. Editor.

Reform and Retribution: An Illustrated History of American Prisons. John W. Roberts, Ph.D. (1997). American Correctional Association. Editor and Indexer.

Strategic Planning for Correctional Emergencies, Robert M. Freeman, Ph.D. (1996). American Correctional Association. Editor.

OTHER

The Cupcake and the Vampire: World Word Puzzles. (2024) Book I. Alice Heiserman, Author.

The Cupcake and the Vampire Strike Again: More World Word Puzzles. (2024) Book II. Alice Heiserman, Author.

Word Search and Eponyms: The Same in English as in a Foreign Language: The Cupcake & the Vampire. (2024). Book III. Alice Heiserman, Author.

Enigma: How the German Machine Cipher Was Broken. Christopher Kasparek and Thomas F Troy. (1984). Praeger. Editor.

Macroeconomics. Thomas Havrilesky. (1984). Editor and Indexer.

PARTIAL LIST OF MASTERS AND DOCTORAL THESES EDITED

Bull, Janelle. From Repetition to Resolution: Unmasking the Inner Paradigms that Anchor Cyclical Couple Conflicts. (In process).

Qiu, Xiaomeng [Hellen], Trust in U.S. Healthcare and Vaccinations Can be Improved During Epidemic Outbreak Period, The Savannah College of Art and Design. (2021).

Thornton, Kathi. Meaningful Work and Eudaimonic Well-being among Millennials. George Washington University. (2020). 

McNeill, Holly M. A Single Exploratory Case Study on Middle-School 

Teachers’ Perceptions Toward Homophobic and Transphobic Bullying. North Central University. (2019). 

Huo, Yidan. The Effect of Interior Environment on Reducing Stress in Doctors. The Savannah College of Art and Design. (2019).

Lu, Yilin. The Impact of Noisy Environments on the Dining Experience for People in Restaurants. The Savannah College of Art and Design. (2019).

Nie, Mengling. Embracing the Era of New Retail: A Self-Service Convenience Store Prototype for Improved Shopping Experiences and Retrieval. The Savannah College of Art and Design. (2019).

Perez Santos, Joscary. The Influence of Interior Design on Social Behavior and Interaction. The Savannah College of Art and Design. (2019).

Public Schools in the Dominican Republic. The Savannah College of Art and Design. (2019).

Sella, Cecilia. Space Connectivity in Co-living Environments. The Savannah College of Art and Design. (2019).

Smitthimedhin, Thitari. Transformative Design for Recording in Residential Spaces. The Savannah College of Art and Design. (2019).

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