Books by Peter Kaufman

Human Nature captures the essence of people. It is a book of short stories and poems that shares a window into the lives of innocent souls as well as the lives of those that take advantage of them. It takes us back to life in the 1940's and carries us to the present day. These stories prove that Human Nature has not changed over the years, nor will it ever.

Teaching with Compassion offers practical tools and strategies designed to help educators foster a culture of care and compassion. It draws on real life examples and exercises to demonstrate the power and potential of teaching from the heart. Written for both experienced and novice educators alike, this book is sure to provide ongoing inspiration.

Examines the 1897 murder of Edward Murray in Walford, Iowa. Skull in the Ashes traces the actions of main potagonists, showing how the Walford fire played a pivotal role in each man's life. Along the way, author Peter Kaufman gives readers a fascinating glimpse into forensics, detective work, trial strategies, and prison life at the close of the nineteenth century.