Book excerpt: Charles Gamble, Dean Emeritus at The University of Alabama School of Law, is one of the nation's leading experts on evidence. The 4th edition of the trial manual will include extensive commentary and analysis on the Alabama Rules of Evidence, including new rules and amendments that were recently passed. This resource is designed as a reference to appropriate objections for use in trial proceedings, as well as appropriate responses to objections. It also includes practice pointers for use in trial proceedings, the most recent case annotations, and committee comments. Joining Dean Gamble as co-authors of this edition are Terry McCarthy, an evidence professor and partner at the law firm of Lightfoot, Franklin & White, and Robert Goodwin, Professor Emeritus at Cumberland School of Law and current reporter for the Alabama Rules of Evidence advisory committee.