Lawyer Frank May is, as always, reluctant to get involved in murder cases. But when his young client, Margot, comes back from a vacation with her husband and finds the dead body of a woman in their house, Frank is drawn in despite himself. Who was this woman? And when another murder occurs—this time on the campus of Stanford University—you have to wonder: Are the two deaths connected? And does a quirky Hungarian violinist have something to do with the case? Baffling questions, to be sure. ...

From wine to wiper fluid, Field Guide to Stains provides effective techniques for rescuing clothes, upholstery, carpet, and wallpaper from stains caused by:Fruits and vegetablesDairy productsHousehold itemsOffice suppliesSauces and condimentsBeauty productsBodily functionsAnd more!Featuring a glossary of cleaning techniques and the basic products any would-be clean person should hav...

Frank May's law practice is mostly estate planning. Nothing is further from his mind than murder ... but mysterious deaths somehow seem to pursue him anyway. This time, it's the body of a woman, murdered and hidden on the grounds of the home in Los Altos Hills, California, owned by a new, young client, Freddy Lucas. Freddy was adopted by a couple who disappeared in the Amazon jungle; he was raised by his immensely rich great-aunt, Clara Fisk, who left him most of her money--but who also le...

In a panoramic history of our criminal justice system from Colonial times to today, one of our foremost legal thinkers shows how America fashioned a system of crime and punishment in its own image.

From one of the nation's preeminent experts on economic policy, a major reassessment of the foundations of modern economic thinking that explores the profound influence of an until-now unrecognized force—religion."Friedman has given us an original and brilliant new perspective on the terrifying divisions of our own times. No book could be more important.” —George A. Akerlof, Nobel Laureate in EconomicsCritics of contemporary economics compl...

Learn about Orthodox Jewish traditions, celebrations, and joy.What do you know about Judaism? How about Orthodox Judaism? Whether it's a lot or a little, this is the book for you! Read about this author's experience growing up in an Orthodox Jewish community and how he and his community celebrate, believe, and worship. These traditions have been passed down for thousands of years and connect this worldwide community!

Frank May hates trouble, as a lawyer and as a guy. But it likes him just fine. For someone who practices wills and trusts law because it lies far from the scene of murder and mayhem, he has a knack for being caught up in it anyway.Which is why he thought he was fortune's friend the night his wife stayed home from her book club meeting with a migraine. That very night the husband of the hostess was murdered. Frank hoped he could stay clear of this sordid affair. But that was not to ...

This is the fifth edition of a very successful textbook on clinical trials methodology, written by recognized leaders who have long and extensive experience in all areas of clinical trials. The three authors of the first four editions have been joined by two others who add great expertise. A chapter on regulatory issues has been included and the chapter on data monitoring has been split into two and expanded. Many contemporary clinical trial examples have been added. There is much new mate...

Renowned legal historian Lawrence Friedman presents an accessible and authoritative history of American law from the colonial era to the present day. This fully revised fourth edition incorporates the latest research to bring this classic work into the twenty-first century. In addition to looking closely at timely issues like race relations, the book covers the changing configurations of commercial law, criminal law, family law, and the law of property. Friedman furthermore interrogates th...

"The Life of Zahra" is a love story under duress, a striking example for young women who aim at challenging the status quo in the Middle East. It follows Zahra, a teenager from a village near Bandar Abbas, Southern Iran, who becomes a hero almost despite herself. After surviving a devastating earthquake that claimed her family, she wakes up with total memory loss and a new personality that will make her a leader. The story features a strong narrative and a romantic suspense arc wo...

What do you know about Judaism? How about Orthodox Judaism? Whether it's a lot or a little, this is the book for you! Read about this author's experience growing up in an Orthodox Jewish community and how he and his community celebrate, believe, and worship. These traditions have been passed down for thousands of years and connect this worldwide community!Core themes in thi...

The law of succession rests on a single brute fact: you can't take it with you. The stock of wealth that turns over as people die is staggeringly large. In the United States alone, some $41 trillion will pass from the dead to the living in the first half of the 21st century. But the social impact of inheritance is more than a matter of money; it is also a matter of what money buys and brings about.Law and custom allow people many ways to pass on their property. As Friedman's enligh...