Human Development and Criminal Behavior proposes an exten- sive agenda for crime research. The book is part of a pio- neering effort to understand the causes of crime, particu- larly its developmental course. It defines and sets the con- ditions necessary to conduct an accelerated longitudinal study of individuals at risk to become engaged in criminal careers. This work offers a blueprint for research to eluci- date and possibly prevent crime in our society.

This work is intended to give the reader a topic for thought each day of the year. Each page contains a different subject in order to allow the reader time to consider each subject fully. The main focus of this book is to inspire the reader to seek a better understanding of life by means of increasing ones knowledge. Most people are far too busy to contemplate every individual action made on a daily basis, this books goal is to give people the tools they need to make better decisions for themselves each day. The more knowledge one has, the better prepared one will be to make decisions that will add value to all life. This book is perfectly at home in any place the reader has for time to read and think. It is perfect for the car, briefcase, workspace, bedroom, bathroom, or any place where the reader feels at ease. This book was originally written and published in 1936 as "A Minute A Day," the author, L.L.Castetter, was by all accounts a man driven to learn as many things about life as possible in order to live a more productive and fulfilling life. I have revised, edited, and added some of my own writings in order to bring it up to date as well as to reflect the books original desire to add value to life.