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The AI Mirror

How to Reclaim Our Humanity in an Age of Machine Thinking

par Shannon Vallor ...

Lu par Kim Niemi ...

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9 heure 5 min

For many, technology offers hope for the future—that promise of shared human flourishing and liberation that always seems to elude our species. Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies spark this hope in a particular way. They promise a future in which human limits and frailties are finally overcome—not by us, but by our machines. Yet rather than open new futures, today's powerful AI technologies ... En savoir plus

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For many, technology offers hope for the future—that promise of shared human flourishing and liberation that always seems to elude our species. Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies spark this hope in a particular way. They promise a future in which human limits and frailties are finally overcome—not by us, but by our machines. Yet rather than open new futures, today's powerful AI technologies
... En savoir plus
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Fake Law

The Truth About Justice in an Age of Lies

par The Secret Barrister ...

Lu par Jack Hawkins ...

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11 heure 16 min

THE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERCould the courts really order the death of your innocent baby? Was there an illegal immigrant who couldn't be deported because he had a pet cat? Are unelected judges truly enemies of the people?Most of us think the law is only relevant to criminals, if we even think of it at all. But the law touches every area of our lives: from intimate family matters to the ... En savoir plus

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THE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERCould the courts really order the death of your innocent baby? Was there an illegal immigrant who couldn't be deported because he had a pet cat? Are unelected judges truly enemies of the people?Most of us think the law is only relevant to criminals, if we even think of it at all. But the law touches every area of our lives: from intimate family matters to the
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The Secret Barrister

Stories of the Law and How It's Broken

par The Secret Barrister ...

Lu par Jack Hawkins ...

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11 heure 51 min

**An anonymous barrister's darkly comic and moving first-hand account of life in the legal system, and how it's failing us all.The Sunday Times number one bestseller.Winner of the Books are My Bag Non-Fiction Award.Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year.Shortlisted for Specsavers Non-Fiction Book of the Year.‘Eye-opening, funny and horrifying’ – Observer**You may not wish to think about it, ... En savoir plus

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**An anonymous barrister's darkly comic and moving first-hand account of life in the legal system, and how it's failing us all.The Sunday Times number one bestseller.Winner of the Books are My Bag Non-Fiction Award.Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year.Shortlisted for Specsavers Non-Fiction Book of the Year.‘Eye-opening, funny and horrifying’ – Observer**You may not wish to think about it,
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The Anatomy Of A Corporate Lynching

par Charles Ford ...

Lu par Charles Ford ...

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3 heure 42 min

An updated edition of the book, The Anatomy Of A Corporate Lynching which now includes everything that transpired since the release's first printing. This biographical recollection goes behind the scenes of a very public copyright and civil rights lawsuit that took place in New York between the author and Con Edison. The ensuing litigation details and media accounts shared within the pages act as ... En savoir plus

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An updated edition of the book, The Anatomy Of A Corporate Lynching which now includes everything that transpired since the release's first printing. This biographical recollection goes behind the scenes of a very public copyright and civil rights lawsuit that took place in New York between the author and Con Edison. The ensuing litigation details and media accounts shared within the pages act as
... En savoir plus
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It’s Never Been Easier to Hire the Wrong Attorney

par David W. Craig, Abigail Hays ...

Lu par Andrew Tell ...

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2 heure 36 min

Winning your case means finding the right lawyer.Whether criminal or civil, each court case is unique. An attorney may have a high win rate with exceptional testimonials, but if their specialty is financial fraud and your case is in personal injury, your position will suffer—and the results could be detrimental.In It’s Never Been Easier to Hire the Wrong Attorney, David W. Craig and Abigail Hays ... En savoir plus

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Winning your case means finding the right lawyer.Whether criminal or civil, each court case is unique. An attorney may have a high win rate with exceptional testimonials, but if their specialty is financial fraud and your case is in personal injury, your position will suffer—and the results could be detrimental.In It’s Never Been Easier to Hire the Wrong Attorney, David W. Craig and Abigail Hays
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Corporate Law Stories: Ten Realistic Tales of Deals, Power Plays, and High-Stakes Ethics Inside Modern Business

par James Fairchild ...

Lu par James Fairchild ...

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2 heure 45 min

Step inside tense boardrooms where high-stakes corporate law dictates billions in wealth and destroys lives overnight. Perfect for a gripping daily commute, this suspenseful business drama follows ambitious founders and torn associates navigating treacherous mergers and whistleblower crises.Watch junior lawyers and veteran dealmakers collide in pressure-cooker situations where doing what is legal ... En savoir plus

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Step inside tense boardrooms where high-stakes corporate law dictates billions in wealth and destroys lives overnight. Perfect for a gripping daily commute, this suspenseful business drama follows ambitious founders and torn associates navigating treacherous mergers and whistleblower crises.Watch junior lawyers and veteran dealmakers collide in pressure-cooker situations where doing what is legal
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The dark side of the police

par Jean-Pierre Colombiès, Bertrand Ferrier ...

Lu par Synthèse vocale ...

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7 heure 31 min

An inspector at 36 Quai des Orfèvres and a specialist in combating drug trafficking in Marseille, Jean-Pierre Colombiès is now a well-known figure in street-level policing—some might say he has become “the police’s media loudmouth.” In this book, he methodically confronts his unshakeable faith in the institution with the proven abuses of the “Big Shop.” He recounts those moments when, to “make a ... En savoir plus

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An inspector at 36 Quai des Orfèvres and a specialist in combating drug trafficking in Marseille, Jean-Pierre Colombiès is now a well-known figure in street-level policing—some might say he has become “the police’s media loudmouth.” In this book, he methodically confronts his unshakeable faith in the institution with the proven abuses of the “Big Shop.” He recounts those moments when, to “make a
... En savoir plus
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La face obscure de la Police

par Jean-Pierre Colombiès ...

Lu par Synthèse vocale ...

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8 heure 57 min

La lutte contre le narcotrafic est-elle devenue une mascarade ? La police est-elle davantage au service du pouvoir que de la population ? Pourquoi certains agents dérapent-ils ? Jusqu’à quel point la franc-maçonnerie tient-elle l’institution ? Les syndicats font-ils plus de mal que de bien aux fonctionnaires ? Comment comprendre le grand remplacement de la police nationale par les polices ... En savoir plus

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La lutte contre le narcotrafic est-elle devenue une mascarade ? La police est-elle davantage au service du pouvoir que de la population ? Pourquoi certains agents dérapent-ils ? Jusqu’à quel point la franc-maçonnerie tient-elle l’institution ? Les syndicats font-ils plus de mal que de bien aux fonctionnaires ? Comment comprendre le grand remplacement de la police nationale par les polices
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Abortion and The Senseless Assault on Reproductive Rights!

par Dorris S. Woods PhD ...

Lu par Lauren Henry ...

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1 heures 37 min

The overturning of Roe V. Wade will have long-term and indelible consequences on American society.The purpose of this book is to be part of the on-going conversations.Perfect or not, Roe was working for America. Consequently, it did not need to be “fixed”.The ignorance of attempting to fix it when the ramifications were unknown, has resulted in chaos, confusion, inconvenience and trauma for women ... En savoir plus

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The overturning of Roe V. Wade will have long-term and indelible consequences on American society.The purpose of this book is to be part of the on-going conversations.Perfect or not, Roe was working for America. Consequently, it did not need to be “fixed”.The ignorance of attempting to fix it when the ramifications were unknown, has resulted in chaos, confusion, inconvenience and trauma for women
... En savoir plus
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Compliance and Regulations Specialist - The Comprehensive Guide

par Viruti Shivan ...

Lu par Digital Voice Madison G ...

Collections series Vanguard Professionals
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4 heure 46 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Navigating the Maze of Global Compliance and Regulations with Expertise and InsightIn the rapidly evolving world of business, staying ahead of compliance and regulatory requirements is more than a necessity—it's an art. "Compliance and Regulations Specialist - The Comprehensive Guide" serves as an indispensable resource for professionals aiming to ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Navigating the Maze of Global Compliance and Regulations with Expertise and InsightIn the rapidly evolving world of business, staying ahead of compliance and regulatory requirements is more than a necessity—it's an art. "Compliance and Regulations Specialist - The Comprehensive Guide" serves as an indispensable resource for professionals aiming to
... En savoir plus
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Philosophy and the Law

How Judges Reason

par Stephen Mathis ...

Lu par Stephen Mathis ...

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8 heure 26 min

Do judges deduce their decisions from legal rules and principles, or do they decide cases based on what is fair given the facts at hand? The latter view, held by Legal Realists, serves as the starting point for Professor Stephen Mathis' eye-opening look at how judges reason. In this compelling lecture series, the esteemed professor addresses such issues as whether the law is distinct from morality ... En savoir plus

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Do judges deduce their decisions from legal rules and principles, or do they decide cases based on what is fair given the facts at hand? The latter view, held by Legal Realists, serves as the starting point for Professor Stephen Mathis' eye-opening look at how judges reason. In this compelling lecture series, the esteemed professor addresses such issues as whether the law is distinct from morality
... En savoir plus
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Manifeste contre les notaires

Lobby, corruption, népotisme, monopole, conflits d'intérêts

par Collectif Non/Taire ...

Lu par Isidore Amos ...

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5 heure 29 min

Le notariat, véritable oligopole, est devenu progressivement non pas un État dans l'État mais un État au-dessus de l'État. Les notaires opèrent aujourd'hui un véritable dévoiement du statut d'officier public à des fins purement mercantiles. Il existe un triangle d'or reliant le notariat latin, les hommes politiques et l'État. En contrepartie des services rendus à la classe politique, l'État, qui a ... En savoir plus

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Le notariat, véritable oligopole, est devenu progressivement non pas un État dans l'État mais un État au-dessus de l'État. Les notaires opèrent aujourd'hui un véritable dévoiement du statut d'officier public à des fins purement mercantiles. Il existe un triangle d'or reliant le notariat latin, les hommes politiques et l'État. En contrepartie des services rendus à la classe politique, l'État, qui a
... En savoir plus
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Mes origines: une affaire d’état

Lu par Audrey Kermalvezen ...

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8 heure 12 min

Audrey Kermalvezen apprend à 29 ans qu’elle et son frère sont nés grâce à un don de sperme. Ils sont 70 000 en France dans leur cas. La majorité d’entre eux l’ignorent. Des questions la hantent : son frère et elle ont-ils le même géniteur ? A-t-elle déjà croisé des demi-frères et sœurs inconnus ? A-t-elle un risque de consanguinité avec son mari, lui-même issu d’un don ? Autant d’interrogations ... En savoir plus

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Audrey Kermalvezen apprend à 29 ans qu’elle et son frère sont nés grâce à un don de sperme. Ils sont 70 000 en France dans leur cas. La majorité d’entre eux l’ignorent. Des questions la hantent : son frère et elle ont-ils le même géniteur ? A-t-elle déjà croisé des demi-frères et sœurs inconnus ? A-t-elle un risque de consanguinité avec son mari, lui-même issu d’un don ? Autant d’interrogations
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Spy Watching

Intelligence Accountability in the United States

par Loch K. Johnson ...

Lu par Norman Dietz ...

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31 heure 12 min

All democracies have had to contend with the challenge of tolerating hidden spy services within otherwise relatively transparent governments. Democracies pride themselves on privacy and liberty, but intelligence organizations have secret budgets, gather information surreptitiously around the world, and plan covert action against foreign regimes. Sometimes, they have even targeted the very citizens ... En savoir plus

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All democracies have had to contend with the challenge of tolerating hidden spy services within otherwise relatively transparent governments. Democracies pride themselves on privacy and liberty, but intelligence organizations have secret budgets, gather information surreptitiously around the world, and plan covert action against foreign regimes. Sometimes, they have even targeted the very citizens
... En savoir plus
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Fetus “Let Me Live!”

My Case Against Abortion

par Straight Solutions, LLC ...

Lu par ElevenLabs ...

Collections Livre audio : 1 - Life at the Crossroads
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7 heure 6 min

This book illuminates the individuality of the fetus, highlighting its undeniable uniqueness as an entity with its own genetic code, distinct from that of its mother. From conception, the fetus carries a unique DNA profile—a signature as irreplaceable as a fingerprint. In legal contexts, DNA serves as the gold standard for identification, emphasizing that even in its earliest stages, a fetus holds ... En savoir plus

$21.99 CAD

This book illuminates the individuality of the fetus, highlighting its undeniable uniqueness as an entity with its own genetic code, distinct from that of its mother. From conception, the fetus carries a unique DNA profile—a signature as irreplaceable as a fingerprint. In legal contexts, DNA serves as the gold standard for identification, emphasizing that even in its earliest stages, a fetus holds
... En savoir plus
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We Own This City

A True Story of Crime, Cops, and Corruption

par Justin Fenton ...

Lu par Dion Graham ...

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9 heure 41 min

NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ CHOICE • The astonishing true story of “one of the most startling police corruption scandals in a generation” (The New York Times), from the Pulitzer Prize–nominated reporter who exposed a gang of criminal cops and their yearslong plunder of an American cityNOW AN HBO SERIES FROM THE WIRE CREATOR DAVID SIMON AND GEORGE PELECANOS“A work of journalism that not only chronicles ... En savoir plus

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NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ CHOICE • The astonishing true story of “one of the most startling police corruption scandals in a generation” (The New York Times), from the Pulitzer Prize–nominated reporter who exposed a gang of criminal cops and their yearslong plunder of an American cityNOW AN HBO SERIES FROM THE WIRE CREATOR DAVID SIMON AND GEORGE PELECANOS“A work of journalism that not only chronicles
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Contra la perfección (Serie ENDEBATE)

La ética en la era de la ingeniería genética

par Michael J. Sandel ...

Lu par Alejandro Vargas-Lugo ...

Collections Livre audio : Volumen - Serie ENDEBATE
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3 heure 12 min

¿Qué tiene de malo manipular nuestra naturaleza? ¿Dónde están las líneas rojas, si las hay? El filósofo Michael Sandel trata de responder a esta pregunta a través de un ameno pero profundo repaso del campo de la bioética.«Un esclarecedor análisis ético de la investigación con células madre cierra esta magnífica obra de filosofía pública».Ray Olson, Booklist<... ... En savoir plus

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¿Qué tiene de malo manipular nuestra naturaleza? ¿Dónde están las líneas rojas, si las hay? El filósofo Michael Sandel trata de responder a esta pregunta a través de un ameno pero profundo repaso del campo de la bioética.«Un esclarecedor análisis ético de la investigación con células madre cierra esta magnífica obra de filosofía pública».Ray Olson, Booklist<...
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Anatomy of Injustice

A Murder Case Gone Wrong

par Raymond Bonner ...

Lu par Mark Bramhall ...

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11 heure 11 min

From Pulitzer Prize winner Raymond Bonner comes the gripping story of a grievously mishandled murder case that put a twenty-three-year-old man on death row. In January 1982, an elderly white widow was found brutally murdered in the small town of Greenwood, South Carolina. Police immediately arrested Edward Lee Elmore, a semiliterate, mentally retarded black man with no previous felony record. His ... En savoir plus

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From Pulitzer Prize winner Raymond Bonner comes the gripping story of a grievously mishandled murder case that put a twenty-three-year-old man on death row. In January 1982, an elderly white widow was found brutally murdered in the small town of Greenwood, South Carolina. Police immediately arrested Edward Lee Elmore, a semiliterate, mentally retarded black man with no previous felony record. His
... En savoir plus
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Cobalt Cover-Up

The Inside Story of a Deadly Conspiracy at the Largest Car Manufacturer in the World

par Lance Cooper ...

Lu par Van Tracy ...

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7 heure 31 min

Following a deadly car crash, small-town lawyer Lance Cooper risked everything to battle one of the most powerful auto corporations in the world to get justice for a young woman. A fast-paced, journalistic account of tragedy turned to triumph, despair to hope, Cobalt Cover-Up is an inspirational, thoroughly compelling, and victorious audiobook.In the midst of his own family struggles, small-town ... En savoir plus

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Following a deadly car crash, small-town lawyer Lance Cooper risked everything to battle one of the most powerful auto corporations in the world to get justice for a young woman. A fast-paced, journalistic account of tragedy turned to triumph, despair to hope, Cobalt Cover-Up is an inspirational, thoroughly compelling, and victorious audiobook.In the midst of his own family struggles, small-town
... En savoir plus
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What It Means to Be Human

The Case for the Body in Public Bioethics

par O. Carter Snead ...

Lu par Asa Siegel ...

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9 heure 25 min

The natural limits of the human body make us vulnerable and therefore dependent, throughout our lives, on others. Yet American law and policy disregard these stubborn facts, with statutes and judicial decisions that presume people to be autonomous, defined by their capacity to choose. As legal scholar O. Carter Snead points out, this individualistic ideology captures important truths about human ... En savoir plus

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The natural limits of the human body make us vulnerable and therefore dependent, throughout our lives, on others. Yet American law and policy disregard these stubborn facts, with statutes and judicial decisions that presume people to be autonomous, defined by their capacity to choose. As legal scholar O. Carter Snead points out, this individualistic ideology captures important truths about human
... En savoir plus
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Fair Play

The Moral Dilemmas of Spying

par James M. Olson ...

Lu par Joel Richards ...

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10 heure 37 min

Revolutionary War officer Nathan Hale, one of America's first spies, said, "Any kind of service necessary to the public good becomes honorable by being necessary." A statue of Hale stands outside CIA headquarters, and the agency often cites his statement as one of its guiding principles. But who decides what is necessary for the public good, and is it really true that any kind of service is ... En savoir plus

$24.99 CAD

Revolutionary War officer Nathan Hale, one of America's first spies, said, "Any kind of service necessary to the public good becomes honorable by being necessary." A statue of Hale stands outside CIA headquarters, and the agency often cites his statement as one of its guiding principles. But who decides what is necessary for the public good, and is it really true that any kind of service is
... En savoir plus
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Life Lessons for Lawyers

Guidance for the Mind and Soul

par Ray Steinwall ...

Lu par Grant Cartwright ...

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5 heure 12 min

This book draws on the author's professional experience and published works in the areas of leadership, philosophy, psychology, and management (amongst others) to discuss the 'softer' qualities of being a good lawyer—qualities which are not taught or widely documented, such as humility, confidence, personal relationships, and our dreams and vision.The book demonstrates that we can be individuals ... En savoir plus

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This book draws on the author's professional experience and published works in the areas of leadership, philosophy, psychology, and management (amongst others) to discuss the 'softer' qualities of being a good lawyer—qualities which are not taught or widely documented, such as humility, confidence, personal relationships, and our dreams and vision.The book demonstrates that we can be individuals
... En savoir plus
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Is Racial Equality Unconstitutional?

par Mark Golub ...

Lu par Bob Souer ...

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7 heure 34 min

More than just a legal doctrine, color-blind constitutionalism has emerged as the defining metaphor of the post–Civil Rights era. Even for those challenging its constitutional authority, the language of color-blindness sets the terms of debate. Critics of color-blind constitutionalism are in this sense captured by the object of their critique. And yet, paradoxically, to enact a color-blind rule ... En savoir plus

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More than just a legal doctrine, color-blind constitutionalism has emerged as the defining metaphor of the post–Civil Rights era. Even for those challenging its constitutional authority, the language of color-blindness sets the terms of debate. Critics of color-blind constitutionalism are in this sense captured by the object of their critique. And yet, paradoxically, to enact a color-blind rule
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Art of Legal Communication, The: A Guide for Law Office Administrators

par Sumitra Kumari ...

Lu par Digital Voice Matt G ...

Version Longue

4 heure 1 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In the fast-paced world of law, effective communication is the cornerstone of success, yet it often goes unnoticed. The Art of Legal Communication: A Guide for Law Office Administrators is the essential resource for law office administrators who are ready to master the nuances of professional communication that drive a law office's efficiency and ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In the fast-paced world of law, effective communication is the cornerstone of success, yet it often goes unnoticed. The Art of Legal Communication: A Guide for Law Office Administrators is the essential resource for law office administrators who are ready to master the nuances of professional communication that drive a law office's efficiency and
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