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Rinder's Rules

Make the Law Work For You!

by Rob Rinder ...

Too many lawyers spout jargon... I’m here to cut the bulls**t. Robert RinderHave you had a holiday from hell? Been left with a hole in your floor by a dodgy builder? Fed up with fighting over who gets the dog after your divorce?Don't worry, criminal barrister Rob Rinder, star of the ITV hit show Judge Rinder and columnist for the Sun, is here to help you take action. From common legal woes to ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

Too many lawyers spout jargon... I’m here to cut the bulls**t. Robert RinderHave you had a holiday from hell? Been left with a hole in your floor by a dodgy builder? Fed up with fighting over who gets the dog after your divorce?Don't worry, criminal barrister Rob Rinder, star of the ITV hit show Judge Rinder and columnist for the Sun, is here to help you take action. From common legal woes to
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Tilted

The Trials of Conrad Black, Second Edition

by Steven Skurka ...

It was the trial that captivated observers on both sides of the Atlantic. Media titan Conrad Black, by turns respected and reviled for decades in Canada and around the world, faced off with U.S. prosecutors on charges of criminal fraud stemming from his activities with Hollinger International.As the only Canadian writer to attend the trials of Conrad Black, lawyer Steven Skurka delivers a thorough ... Read more

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It was the trial that captivated observers on both sides of the Atlantic. Media titan Conrad Black, by turns respected and reviled for decades in Canada and around the world, faced off with U.S. prosecutors on charges of criminal fraud stemming from his activities with Hollinger International.As the only Canadian writer to attend the trials of Conrad Black, lawyer Steven Skurka delivers a thorough
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Blood Highways

by Adam L. Penenberg ...

Blood Highways is the heart-wrenching account of the biggest product liability case in history: the Ford-Firestone fiasco. At the center of the story are two people: Tab Turner, a charismatic trial attorney from Arkansas, who has made a career out of forcing Ford and other automakers to own up to knowingly trade human lives for profits; and Donna Bailey, a single mother and outdoor enthusiast who ... Read more

$12.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Blood Highways is the heart-wrenching account of the biggest product liability case in history: the Ford-Firestone fiasco. At the center of the story are two people: Tab Turner, a charismatic trial attorney from Arkansas, who has made a career out of forcing Ford and other automakers to own up to knowingly trade human lives for profits; and Donna Bailey, a single mother and outdoor enthusiast who
... Read more
C'en est fait de notre société de consommation

by Jacques Nantel, Isabelle Thibeault ...

Que l’on soit consommateur, économiste, politicien, entrepreneur ou même le Gouverneur de la Banque du Canada, notre modèle de développement économique, basé sur une consommation à crédit, a atteint ses limites. Le présent essai, C’en est fait de notre société de consommation, a été écrit à quatre mains : deux de gauche et deux de droite. À la portée de tous, il explique, de manière rigoureuse, ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Que l’on soit consommateur, économiste, politicien, entrepreneur ou même le Gouverneur de la Banque du Canada, notre modèle de développement économique, basé sur une consommation à crédit, a atteint ses limites. Le présent essai, C’en est fait de notre société de consommation, a été écrit à quatre mains : deux de gauche et deux de droite. À la portée de tous, il explique, de manière rigoureuse,
... Read more
S'en sortir!

Notre consommation entre pandémie et crise climatique

by Jacques Nantel, Robert Blondin ...

Un tableau passionnant des tendances émergeant depuis l’apparition de la COVID-19 Durant la pandémie, plusieurs n’ont cessé de répéter que « plus rien n’allait être comme avant ». Si le retour à la normal semble leur donner tort à bien des égards, la formule s’avère néanmoins véridique quant à notre consommation : flambée du prix des aliments, marché résidentiel fracassant des records, pénurie de ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

Un tableau passionnant des tendances émergeant depuis l’apparition de la COVID-19 Durant la pandémie, plusieurs n’ont cessé de répéter que « plus rien n’allait être comme avant ». Si le retour à la normal semble leur donner tort à bien des égards, la formule s’avère néanmoins véridique quant à notre consommation : flambée du prix des aliments, marché résidentiel fracassant des records, pénurie de
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JE ; le guide de survie du consommateur québécois

by Michel Jean ...

Series series GUIDES PRATIQUES TRECARRE
Dans la jungle des produits et services disponibles, JE a voulu offrir aux consommateurs un guide de survie qui leur permettra de prévenir et de déjouer les magouilles. Les dix dossiers traités dans ce guide pratique présentent des cas vécus, des mises en garde et de précieuses ressources. Ils ont été choisis et bâtis en réaction aux questions les plus fréquemment soulevées et aux inquiétudes les ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

Dans la jungle des produits et services disponibles, JE a voulu offrir aux consommateurs un guide de survie qui leur permettra de prévenir et de déjouer les magouilles. Les dix dossiers traités dans ce guide pratique présentent des cas vécus, des mises en garde et de précieuses ressources. Ils ont été choisis et bâtis en réaction aux questions les plus fréquemment soulevées et aux inquiétudes les
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Freedom From the Market

America’s Fight to Liberate Itself from the Grip of the Invisible Hand

by Mike Konczal ...

The progressive economics writer redefines the national conversation about American freedom“Mike Konczal [is] one of our most powerful advocates of financial reform‚ [a] heroic critic of austerity‚ and a huge resource for progressives.”—Paul KrugmanHealth insurance, student loan debt, retirement security, child care, work-life balance, access to home ownership—these are the issues driving America ... Read more

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The progressive economics writer redefines the national conversation about American freedom“Mike Konczal [is] one of our most powerful advocates of financial reform‚ [a] heroic critic of austerity‚ and a huge resource for progressives.”—Paul KrugmanHealth insurance, student loan debt, retirement security, child care, work-life balance, access to home ownership—these are the issues driving America
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The Common Law

by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. ...

The Common Law is a book about common law in the United states, including torts, property, contracts and crime, written by Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. This classic is a must read for anyone wishing to understand American Common Law from an historical perspective. Simply one of the most important books ever written on American Law. ... Read more

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The Common Law is a book about common law in the United states, including torts, property, contracts and crime, written by Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. This classic is a must read for anyone wishing to understand American Common Law from an historical perspective. Simply one of the most important books ever written on American Law.
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La loi et vous

Le guide du citoyen averti

by Collectif ...

Series series NON CLASSE
Un contracteur qui fait faux bond, un ado qui inonde la salle de bain de son premier appartement, une contravention injustifiée... Au cours d'une vie, chacun subira son lot de mésaventures. Quand ça arrive, une bonne connaissance des recours juridiques peut être d'un grand secours. Qui contacter? Qui est responsable? Comment obtenir les conseils dont on a besoin?Dans La loi et vous, les experts d ... Read more

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Un contracteur qui fait faux bond, un ado qui inonde la salle de bain de son premier appartement, une contravention injustifiée... Au cours d'une vie, chacun subira son lot de mésaventures. Quand ça arrive, une bonne connaissance des recours juridiques peut être d'un grand secours. Qui contacter? Qui est responsable? Comment obtenir les conseils dont on a besoin?Dans La loi et vous, les experts d
... Read more
Virtual Competition

The Promise and Perils of the Algorithm-Driven Economy

by Ariel Ezrachi, Maurice E. Stucke ...

“A fascinating book about how platform internet companies (Amazon, Facebook, and so on) are changing the norms of economic competition.”—Fast CompanyShoppers with a bargain-hunting impulse and internet access can find a universe of products at their fingertips. But is there a dark side to internet commerce? This thought-provoking exposé invites us to explore how sophisticated algorithms and data ... Read more

$24.19 CAD

“A fascinating book about how platform internet companies (Amazon, Facebook, and so on) are changing the norms of economic competition.”—Fast CompanyShoppers with a bargain-hunting impulse and internet access can find a universe of products at their fingertips. But is there a dark side to internet commerce? This thought-provoking exposé invites us to explore how sophisticated algorithms and data
... Read more
More Than You Wanted to Know

The Failure of Mandated Disclosure

by Omri Ben-Shahar, Carl E. Schneider ...

How mandated disclosure took over the regulatory landscape—and why it failedPerhaps no kind of regulation is more common or less useful than mandated disclosure—requiring one party to a transaction to give the other information. It is the iTunes terms you assent to, the doctor's consent form you sign, the pile of papers you get with your mortgage. Reading the terms, the form, and the papers is ... Read more

$49.49 CAD

How mandated disclosure took over the regulatory landscape—and why it failedPerhaps no kind of regulation is more common or less useful than mandated disclosure—requiring one party to a transaction to give the other information. It is the iTunes terms you assent to, the doctor's consent form you sign, the pile of papers you get with your mortgage. Reading the terms, the form, and the papers is
... Read more
I Was Scammed: Updated and Expanded

by Gini Graham Scott PhD ...

I Was Scammed features an overview of different types of scams, focusing on digital and internet scams. After an introduction to how the scam investigation began after experiencing a scam targeting book authors in The Big Con, the book discusses personality identity fraud, which is the root of so many scams.The book describes the growing identity theft problem, the many data breaches that have ... Read more

$3.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

I Was Scammed features an overview of different types of scams, focusing on digital and internet scams. After an introduction to how the scam investigation began after experiencing a scam targeting book authors in The Big Con, the book discusses personality identity fraud, which is the root of so many scams.The book describes the growing identity theft problem, the many data breaches that have
... Read more
The Conscious Consumer: Making Ethical and Sustainable Shopping Choices

by Ryan Knightly ...

"The Conscious Consumer: Making Ethical and Sustainable Shopping Choices" by Ryan Knightly is the ultimate guide to conscious consumerism. In this comprehensive book, Knightly explores the impact of consumer choices on the environment and society, and the importance of making ethical and sustainable shopping choices.From fashion and food to technology and travel, Knightly covers various industries ... Read more

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"The Conscious Consumer: Making Ethical and Sustainable Shopping Choices" by Ryan Knightly is the ultimate guide to conscious consumerism. In this comprehensive book, Knightly explores the impact of consumer choices on the environment and society, and the importance of making ethical and sustainable shopping choices.From fashion and food to technology and travel, Knightly covers various industries
... Read more
Don't Be Scammed by the Latest Scams

I Was Scammed Books

by Gini Graham Scott PhD ...

Series series I Was Scammed Books
I Was Scammed: Don't Be Scammed by the Latest Scams begins with a brief introduction to how the scam investigation began after a scam targeting book authors in The Big Con. Then the book focuses on some of the latest scams, including gift card, couponing, and phone contest scams. Other scams featured are podcast, conference participation, book review, publishing, and marketing service scams ... Read more

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I Was Scammed: Don't Be Scammed by the Latest Scams begins with a brief introduction to how the scam investigation began after a scam targeting book authors in The Big Con. Then the book focuses on some of the latest scams, including gift card, couponing, and phone contest scams. Other scams featured are podcast, conference participation, book review, publishing, and marketing service scams
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Brandsplaining

Why Marketing is (Still) Sexist and How to Fix It

by Jane Cunningham, Philippa Roberts ...

'It's high time we expose and remedy the pseudo-feminist marketing malarkey holding women back under the guise of empowerment' Amanda Montell, author of Wordslut________________Brands profit by telling women who they are and how to be.Now they've discovered feminism and are hell bent on selling 'fempowerment' back to us. But behind the go-girl slogans and the viral hash-tags has anything really ... Read more

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'It's high time we expose and remedy the pseudo-feminist marketing malarkey holding women back under the guise of empowerment' Amanda Montell, author of Wordslut________________Brands profit by telling women who they are and how to be.Now they've discovered feminism and are hell bent on selling 'fempowerment' back to us. But behind the go-girl slogans and the viral hash-tags has anything really
... Read more
Are all Lawyers Crooks? A Collection of Quotations

by Thomas J. Strang ...

Believe it or not, I used to wonder why people got such a kick out of lawyer jokes. It's not that I didn't think the jokes were funny. But I couldn't help noticing the underlying nastiness and wonder, "Gee, why do people hate lawyers so much?"This was some 20 years ago, long before I'd ever encountered a lawyer in a legal setting. For the past 10 years or so, my wife and I have lived under a legal ... Read more

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Believe it or not, I used to wonder why people got such a kick out of lawyer jokes. It's not that I didn't think the jokes were funny. But I couldn't help noticing the underlying nastiness and wonder, "Gee, why do people hate lawyers so much?"This was some 20 years ago, long before I'd ever encountered a lawyer in a legal setting. For the past 10 years or so, my wife and I have lived under a legal
... Read more
How & When to Sue Your Lawyer

by Robert W. Schachner, John Phillips ...

When lawyers represent a client, they have a legal obligation to act professionally, responsibly, and ethically. Unfortunately, all too many lawyers do not live up to these standards. If you have been victimized by your attorney, ***How & When to Sue Your Lawyer***is here to help.The book begins by explaining the American Bar Association’s categories of malpractice—substantive, administrative, ... Read more

$25.99 CAD

When lawyers represent a client, they have a legal obligation to act professionally, responsibly, and ethically. Unfortunately, all too many lawyers do not live up to these standards. If you have been victimized by your attorney, ***How & When to Sue Your Lawyer***is here to help.The book begins by explaining the American Bar Association’s categories of malpractice—substantive, administrative,
... Read more
Don't Be Scammed by Merchant and Customer Scams

I Was Scammed Books

by Gini Graham Scott PhD ...

Series series I Was Scammed Books
I Was Scammed: Don't Be Scammed by Merchant and Customer Scams begins with a brief introduction to how the scam investigation began after a scam targeting book authors in The Big Con. Then the book focuses on the different ways that merchants defraud customers or customers take advantage of customers. Some of the scams featured include chargeback scams, fraudulent damage and nonreceipt claims, ... Read more

$2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

I Was Scammed: Don't Be Scammed by Merchant and Customer Scams begins with a brief introduction to how the scam investigation began after a scam targeting book authors in The Big Con. Then the book focuses on the different ways that merchants defraud customers or customers take advantage of customers. Some of the scams featured include chargeback scams, fraudulent damage and nonreceipt claims,
... Read more
Dark Patterns, Deceptive Design, and the Law

AI’s Hidden Influence on Our Digital Experience

by MR Leiser ...

This book provides essential insights on dark patterns and AI-powered deceptive design for anyone who wants to understand and challenge the pervasive influence of these hidden forces shaping our digital experiences.These hidden design strategies – from personalised user interface triggers to sophisticated backend systems – are often used to manipulate user behaviour in ways that benefit businesses ... Read more

$31.99 CAD

This book provides essential insights on dark patterns and AI-powered deceptive design for anyone who wants to understand and challenge the pervasive influence of these hidden forces shaping our digital experiences.These hidden design strategies – from personalised user interface triggers to sophisticated backend systems – are often used to manipulate user behaviour in ways that benefit businesses
... Read more
The Future of High-Cost Credit

Rethinking Payday Lending

by Dr Jodi Gardner ...

Series series Hart Studies in Commercial and Financial Law
This book proposes a new way of thinking about the controversial and complex challenges associated with the regulation of high-cost credit, specifically payday lending. These products have received significant attention in both the media and political arena. The inadequacy of regulatory interventions has created ongoing problems with the provision of high-cost credit, particularly for consumers ... Read more

$63.99 CAD

This book proposes a new way of thinking about the controversial and complex challenges associated with the regulation of high-cost credit, specifically payday lending. These products have received significant attention in both the media and political arena. The inadequacy of regulatory interventions has created ongoing problems with the provision of high-cost credit, particularly for consumers
... Read more
Decreto semplificazioni

by Studium Legis ...

Disposizioni urgenti in materia di semplificazione e di sviluppo - Testo Normativo ... Read more

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Disposizioni urgenti in materia di semplificazione e di sviluppo - Testo Normativo
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ESG nas relações de consumo

by Fabíola Meira de Almeida Breseghello, Priscila David Sansone Tutikian, Juliana Tedesco Racy Ribeiro, Luciana Goulart Pendeado, Marícia Longo Bruner, Tatiane Taminato ...

"(…) Cada vez mais os consumidores se preocupam em adquirir produtos e serviços éticos, ou seja, que foram produzidos, anunciados e comercializados a partir dos princípios expostos no Pacto Global. Os produtos e serviços, na nova percepção dos consumidores, levam junto o contexto da sua linha de produção e comercialização. O livro, agora apresentado, enfrenta estes diversos problemas complexos, ... Read more

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"(…) Cada vez mais os consumidores se preocupam em adquirir produtos e serviços éticos, ou seja, que foram produzidos, anunciados e comercializados a partir dos princípios expostos no Pacto Global. Os produtos e serviços, na nova percepção dos consumidores, levam junto o contexto da sua linha de produção e comercialização. O livro, agora apresentado, enfrenta estes diversos problemas complexos,
... Read more
Code de la construction et de l'habitation

Partie réglementaire - Livre Ier : Construction, entretien et rénovation des bâtiments (droit français)

by Various ...

Découvrez le Code de la construction et de l'habitation, Partie réglementaire - Livre Ier, un ouvrage incontournable pour les professionnels du droit. Ce recueil exhaustif vous plonge au cœur des dispositions réglementaires essentielles régissant la construction, l'entretien et la rénovation des bâtiments. Conçu pour répondre aux besoins des juristes, architectes, urbanistes et autres acteurs du ... Read more

$29.99 CAD

Découvrez le Code de la construction et de l'habitation, Partie réglementaire - Livre Ier, un ouvrage incontournable pour les professionnels du droit. Ce recueil exhaustif vous plonge au cœur des dispositions réglementaires essentielles régissant la construction, l'entretien et la rénovation des bâtiments. Conçu pour répondre aux besoins des juristes, architectes, urbanistes et autres acteurs du
... Read more
Die private Cyberversicherung

by Benjamin Effler ...

Series Book 6779 - Europaeische Hochschulschriften Recht
Verbraucherinnen und Verbraucher sind zunehmend der Gefahr ausgesetzt, Opfer von Cyberkriminalität zu werden. Die Versicherungsbranche hat frühzeitig auf diese Entwicklung reagiert und sog. Cyberversicherungen auf den Markt gebracht. Cyberversicherungen richten sich vorrangig an Unternehmen, zunehmend aber auch an Privatpersonen. Die Cyberversicherung für Private hat sowohl in der Praxis als auch ... Read more

$68.99 CAD

Verbraucherinnen und Verbraucher sind zunehmend der Gefahr ausgesetzt, Opfer von Cyberkriminalität zu werden. Die Versicherungsbranche hat frühzeitig auf diese Entwicklung reagiert und sog. Cyberversicherungen auf den Markt gebracht. Cyberversicherungen richten sich vorrangig an Unternehmen, zunehmend aber auch an Privatpersonen. Die Cyberversicherung für Private hat sowohl in der Praxis als auch
... Read more

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