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The Law Book

Big Ideas Simply Explained

by DK ...

Series series DK Big Ideas
Learn about the most important legal milestones in history in The Law Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Law in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Law Book brings a fresh and vibrant take ... Read more

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Learn about the most important legal milestones in history in The Law Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Law in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Law Book brings a fresh and vibrant take
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Law For Dummies

by John Ventura ...

Get answers to your legal questions — in plain English!Find out how to protect your family, your money, your job, and your rightsIf you're like most people, you probably don't know much about your legal rights and responsibilities — until you run smack-dab into a messy legal problem. Now revised and updated, this friendly guide helps you get a handle on a wide range of everyday legal issues, ... Read more

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Get answers to your legal questions — in plain English!Find out how to protect your family, your money, your job, and your rightsIf you're like most people, you probably don't know much about your legal rights and responsibilities — until you run smack-dab into a messy legal problem. Now revised and updated, this friendly guide helps you get a handle on a wide range of everyday legal issues,
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Legal Writing in Plain English, Third Edition

A Text with Exercises

by Bryan A. Garner ...

Series series Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing
The leading guide to clear writing—and clear thinking—in the legal profession for more than two decades, now newly updated.Admirably clear, concise, down-to-earth, and powerful—all too often, legal writing embodies none of these qualities. Its reputation for obscurity and needless legalese is widespread. Since 2001, Bryan A. Garner’s Legal Writing in Plain English has helped address this problem ... Read more

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The leading guide to clear writing—and clear thinking—in the legal profession for more than two decades, now newly updated.Admirably clear, concise, down-to-earth, and powerful—all too often, legal writing embodies none of these qualities. Its reputation for obscurity and needless legalese is widespread. Since 2001, Bryan A. Garner’s Legal Writing in Plain English has helped address this problem
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Law for Laymen - An Australian Book of Legal Advice and Information. Clear, Concise and Practical

by C. H. Chomley ...

This vintage book contains a handbook of Australian legal advice and information, first published in 1907. It was originally intended not for the lawyer but for the laymen, and contains an outline of the most important principles of the common laws relating to business and everyday life. "Law for Laymen" will be of utility to those with an interest in the history and development of Australian law, ... Read more

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This vintage book contains a handbook of Australian legal advice and information, first published in 1907. It was originally intended not for the lawyer but for the laymen, and contains an outline of the most important principles of the common laws relating to business and everyday life. "Law for Laymen" will be of utility to those with an interest in the history and development of Australian law,
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Nonprofit Meetings, Minutes & Records: How to Run Your Nonprofit Corporation So You Don't Run Into Trouble

by Anthony Mancuso ...

Nonprofit? Stay out of IRS trouble with the ultimate corporate housekeeping tool! Nearly 1.5 million nonprofit organizations are busy preserving historic sites, saving libraries, helping the homeless, greening our cities- and so much more. Yet, while some have sophisticated record-keeping systems, most nonprofits are staffed by volunteers who need help running the organization and keeping up a ... Read more

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Nonprofit? Stay out of IRS trouble with the ultimate corporate housekeeping tool! Nearly 1.5 million nonprofit organizations are busy preserving historic sites, saving libraries, helping the homeless, greening our cities- and so much more. Yet, while some have sophisticated record-keeping systems, most nonprofits are staffed by volunteers who need help running the organization and keeping up a
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Juger les multinationales

Droits humains bafoués, ressources naturelles pillées, impunité organisée

by Eric David, Gabrielle Lefèvre, Jean Ziegler ...

La dénonciation des pratiques des multinationales dans le cadre du débat sur le Traité transatlantique.Coca-Cola, Monsanto, Shell, Nestlé, Bayer, Texaco… : certaines marques sont associées à des scandales retentissants. Hydropiraterie en Inde, pesticides aux effets dévastateurs, exploitation pétrolière transformant le delta du Niger en désert écologique, drame du Rana Plaza au Bangladesh, enfants ... Read more

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La dénonciation des pratiques des multinationales dans le cadre du débat sur le Traité transatlantique.Coca-Cola, Monsanto, Shell, Nestlé, Bayer, Texaco… : certaines marques sont associées à des scandales retentissants. Hydropiraterie en Inde, pesticides aux effets dévastateurs, exploitation pétrolière transformant le delta du Niger en désert écologique, drame du Rana Plaza au Bangladesh, enfants
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Murder and Mayhem

Crime in Twentieth-Century Britain

by Professor David Nash, Anne-Marie Kilday ...

This introductory book offers a coherent history of twentieth century crime and the law in Britain, with chapters on topics ranging from homicide to racial hate crime, from incest to anarchism, from gangs to the death penalty. Pulling together a wide range of literature, David Nash and Anne-Marie Kilday reveal the evolution of attitudes towards criminality and the law over the course of the ... Read more

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This introductory book offers a coherent history of twentieth century crime and the law in Britain, with chapters on topics ranging from homicide to racial hate crime, from incest to anarchism, from gangs to the death penalty. Pulling together a wide range of literature, David Nash and Anne-Marie Kilday reveal the evolution of attitudes towards criminality and the law over the course of the
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Law School 101: How to Succeed in Your First Year of Law School and Beyond

by R. Stephanie Good ...

Everything you need to know to excel in your first year of law school and beyond. Whether you are thinking about law school, have already applied and been accepted, or started your first year, you need to know what to expect in law school and how to succeed. Law School 101 gives an honest look at the law school experience from someone who has been there, and tells students what they should really ... Read more

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Everything you need to know to excel in your first year of law school and beyond. Whether you are thinking about law school, have already applied and been accepted, or started your first year, you need to know what to expect in law school and how to succeed. Law School 101 gives an honest look at the law school experience from someone who has been there, and tells students what they should really
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The Revival of Pragmatism

New Essays on Social Thought, Law, and Culture

by Stanley Fish, Fredric Jameson, Richard Rorty, Hilary Putnam ...

Series series Post-Contemporary Interventions
Although long considered the most distinctive American contribution to philosophy, pragmatism—with its problem-solving emphasis and its contingent view of truth—lost popularity in mid-century after the advent of World War II, the horror of the Holocaust, and the dawning of the Cold War. Since the 1960s, however, pragmatism in many guises has again gained prominence, finding congenial places to ... Read more

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Although long considered the most distinctive American contribution to philosophy, pragmatism—with its problem-solving emphasis and its contingent view of truth—lost popularity in mid-century after the advent of World War II, the horror of the Holocaust, and the dawning of the Cold War. Since the 1960s, however, pragmatism in many guises has again gained prominence, finding congenial places to
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So You Want to be a Lawyer

The Ultimate Guide to Getting into and Succeeding in Law School

by Lisa Fairchild Jones, Timothy B. Francis, Walter C. Jones ...

Completely revised and updated, So You Want to Be a Lawyer takes you through the process of becoming a lawyer, examining each phase in a helpful and easy-to-understand narrative. Find out what practicing law is like before you step into your first law school class. Practice solving legal problems as law students would in law school and lawyers might in an actual courtroom. Find out how to get into ... Read more

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Completely revised and updated, So You Want to Be a Lawyer takes you through the process of becoming a lawyer, examining each phase in a helpful and easy-to-understand narrative. Find out what practicing law is like before you step into your first law school class. Practice solving legal problems as law students would in law school and lawyers might in an actual courtroom. Find out how to get into
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The Secret Language

by John Croucher ...

The real meaning behind what people say.Have you ever wondered what the ads in the real estate section really mean when they describe a property as having 'period detailing' or 'uninterrupted views' or 'huge potential'? Or what is really going on in your partner's head when they say 'We need to talk' or 'Do whatever you want'? And what about when your boss encourages you to 'think outside the ... Read more

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The real meaning behind what people say.Have you ever wondered what the ads in the real estate section really mean when they describe a property as having 'period detailing' or 'uninterrupted views' or 'huge potential'? Or what is really going on in your partner's head when they say 'We need to talk' or 'Do whatever you want'? And what about when your boss encourages you to 'think outside the
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How to Make Patent Drawings

Save Thousands of Dollars and Do It With a Camera and Computer!

by Jack Lo, David Pressman, Attorney ...

The best do-it-yourself guide to preparing drawings for your patent application. ... Read more

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The best do-it-yourself guide to preparing drawings for your patent application.
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Odd Laws

by Jenny Paschall ...

Loopy legislation, crazy crimes and punishments – based on the TV series Beyond Belief!In Madagascar the law forbids pregnant women to wear hats or eat eels.In 1982, an elephant was arrested in Wisconsin on suspicion of murder.Minnesotans may not put male and female underwear next to each other on the clothes line.It sometimes seems that there is a law for everything these days – you never know ... Read more

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Loopy legislation, crazy crimes and punishments – based on the TV series Beyond Belief!In Madagascar the law forbids pregnant women to wear hats or eat eels.In 1982, an elephant was arrested in Wisconsin on suspicion of murder.Minnesotans may not put male and female underwear next to each other on the clothes line.It sometimes seems that there is a law for everything these days – you never know
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The Law (In Plain English)® for Restaurants and Others in the Food Industry

by Leonard DuBoff, Christy King ...

Series series Law in Plain English
Make Your Restaurant Thrive.Cooking is your passion. Making a living with your cuisine is your dream. Organizing your restaurant is the key to your success.The Law (In Plain English)® for Restaurants is your comprehensive guide to working in the food industry. It looks at the business of running a restaurant and clarifies the laws affecting your business. Learn all the essential details to become ... Read more

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Make Your Restaurant Thrive.Cooking is your passion. Making a living with your cuisine is your dream. Organizing your restaurant is the key to your success.The Law (In Plain English)® for Restaurants is your comprehensive guide to working in the food industry. It looks at the business of running a restaurant and clarifies the laws affecting your business. Learn all the essential details to become
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Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief, 3rd edition

by Henry M. Robert III, Daniel H Honemann, Thomas J Balch, Daniel E. Seabold, Shmuel Gerber ...

A short, user-friendly guide to the essential procedures of conducting a meeting, written by the authors of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, the only authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure.Originally published in 1876, Robert's Rules of Order is the definitive book on parliamentary proceedings, yet those not well versed on what has now become a rather thick ... Read more

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A short, user-friendly guide to the essential procedures of conducting a meeting, written by the authors of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, the only authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure.Originally published in 1876, Robert's Rules of Order is the definitive book on parliamentary proceedings, yet those not well versed on what has now become a rather thick
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The Handbook of Crime and Punishment

Edited by Michael Tonry ...

Crime is one of the most significant political issues in contemporary American society. Crime control statistics and punishment policies are subjects of constant partisan debate, while the media presents sensationalized stories of criminal activity and over-crowded prisons. In the highly politicized arena of crime and justice, empirical data and reasoned analysis are often overlook or ignored. The ... Read more

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Crime is one of the most significant political issues in contemporary American society. Crime control statistics and punishment policies are subjects of constant partisan debate, while the media presents sensationalized stories of criminal activity and over-crowded prisons. In the highly politicized arena of crime and justice, empirical data and reasoned analysis are often overlook or ignored. The
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Advanced Introduction to International Intellectual Property

by Susy Frankel, Daniel J. Gervais ...

Series series Elgar Advanced Introductions series
A lucid and accessible explanation of international intellectual property law. The authors do not shrink from the complexities and nuances of the field but manage commendably to present them as a part of a coherent system.'- Graeme B. Dinwoodie, University of Oxford, UK'Written by two of the foremost scholars in trade and intellectual property, this book offers a clear and comprehensive overview ... Read more

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A lucid and accessible explanation of international intellectual property law. The authors do not shrink from the complexities and nuances of the field but manage commendably to present them as a part of a coherent system.'- Graeme B. Dinwoodie, University of Oxford, UK'Written by two of the foremost scholars in trade and intellectual property, this book offers a clear and comprehensive overview
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Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12th edition

by Henry M. Robert III, Daniel H Honemann, Thomas J Balch, Daniel E. Seabold, Shmuel Gerber ...

The only current authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure—a guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings.Robert's Rules of Order is as indispensable now as the original edition was more than a century ago. This book is the acknowledged "gold standard" for meeting rules.New and enhanced features of this edition include:Section-based paragraph numbering to ... Read more

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The only current authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure—a guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings.Robert's Rules of Order is as indispensable now as the original edition was more than a century ago. This book is the acknowledged "gold standard" for meeting rules.New and enhanced features of this edition include:Section-based paragraph numbering to
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The GigaLaw Guide to Internet Law

The One-Stop Legal Resource for Conducting Business Online

by Doug Isenberg ...

Advance praise for The GigaLaw Guide to Internet Law“I read this book from cover to cover. The examples of case law are of enormous illustrative value. Some of them will raise your blood pressure (well, mine went up several notches, anyway). Well worth the time to read!”—Vint Cerf, chairman, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)“Doug Isenberg pulls off the toughest hat trick ... Read more

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Advance praise for The GigaLaw Guide to Internet Law“I read this book from cover to cover. The examples of case law are of enormous illustrative value. Some of them will raise your blood pressure (well, mine went up several notches, anyway). Well worth the time to read!”—Vint Cerf, chairman, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)“Doug Isenberg pulls off the toughest hat trick
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Crime Magazine: Sovereignty & Identity: The Structure of Order

VOVINA, #2

by Michael L Curzi ...

Series Book 2 - VOVINA
Crime Magazine: Sovereignty & Identity — The Structure of Order is the second volume in Michael L. Curzi's monumental Vovina Ontological OmniTautology, a projected 500-volume exploration of consciousness, governance, and the hidden architecture of complex systems. Building on the foundations established in The Origin Principle, this volume examines the next essential question: how order emerges ... Read more

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Crime Magazine: Sovereignty & Identity — The Structure of Order is the second volume in Michael L. Curzi's monumental Vovina Ontological OmniTautology, a projected 500-volume exploration of consciousness, governance, and the hidden architecture of complex systems. Building on the foundations established in The Origin Principle, this volume examines the next essential question: how order emerges
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Criminal Law

by BarCharts Publishing, Inc. ...

BarCharts, Inc was founded on our law guides created by the owner. They were designed to understand the significant details within the larger scheme of the law, as a daily refresher, and to review before the Bar Exam. Twenty five years later we keep those guides up to date for students of law and criminal justice, paralegals, and practicing lawyers to have the most handy legal reference to the ... Read more

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BarCharts, Inc was founded on our law guides created by the owner. They were designed to understand the significant details within the larger scheme of the law, as a daily refresher, and to review before the Bar Exam. Twenty five years later we keep those guides up to date for students of law and criminal justice, paralegals, and practicing lawyers to have the most handy legal reference to the
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Getting Permission

Using & Licensing Copyright-Protected Materials Online & Off

by Richard Stim, Attorney ...

If you’re using copyrighted material, don’t get sued— get permission!Online or off, before you use some or all of a song, photo, book, or any other work covered by copyright law, you need to get permission. If you don’t, you could end up facing legal action from the rights-holder.This easy-to-use book shows you how to get the rights you need, with step-by-step instructions and more than 30 forms. ... Read more

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If you’re using copyrighted material, don’t get sued— get permission!Online or off, before you use some or all of a song, photo, book, or any other work covered by copyright law, you need to get permission. If you don’t, you could end up facing legal action from the rights-holder.This easy-to-use book shows you how to get the rights you need, with step-by-step instructions and more than 30 forms.
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The Psychology of Cross-Examination: Reading Minds in Court

by MONIRUZ ZAMAN ...

Unlock the secrets of courtroom strategy with The Psychology of Cross-Examination: Reading Minds in Court —your ultimate guide to mastering the art of asking the right questions, reading witnesses, and ethically influencing outcomes.Cross-examination isn't just about evidence—it's about understanding human behavior, anticipating responses, and guiding perception. Whether you are a law student, a ... Read more

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Unlock the secrets of courtroom strategy with The Psychology of Cross-Examination: Reading Minds in Court —your ultimate guide to mastering the art of asking the right questions, reading witnesses, and ethically influencing outcomes.Cross-examination isn't just about evidence—it's about understanding human behavior, anticipating responses, and guiding perception. Whether you are a law student, a
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Know Your Rights!

Answers to Texans' Everyday Legal Questions

by Richard M. Alderman ...

Richard Alderman, "The People's Lawyer," cuts through the legal jargon and helps you protect yourself, your family, and your property. This latest, updated edition gives you practical, easy-to-understand answers to all kinds of everyday questions about divorce, child support, and child custody; credit, bankruptcy, and debt collection; starting a business; leases and tenant rights; small claims ... Read more

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Richard Alderman, "The People's Lawyer," cuts through the legal jargon and helps you protect yourself, your family, and your property. This latest, updated edition gives you practical, easy-to-understand answers to all kinds of everyday questions about divorce, child support, and child custody; credit, bankruptcy, and debt collection; starting a business; leases and tenant rights; small claims
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