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Inside Parkhurst

Stories of a Prison Officer

par David Berridge ...

Lu par David John ...

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10 heure 28 min

THE FASCINATING SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERAssaults. Riots. Cell fires. Medical emergencies. Understaffed wings. Suicides. Hooch. Weapons. It's all in a week's work at HMP Parkhurst.After 28 years working as a prison officer, with 22 years at HMP Parkhurst, once one of Britain's most high security prisons, David Berridge has had to deal with it all: serial killers and gangsters, terrorists and ... En savoir plus

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THE FASCINATING SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERAssaults. Riots. Cell fires. Medical emergencies. Understaffed wings. Suicides. Hooch. Weapons. It's all in a week's work at HMP Parkhurst.After 28 years working as a prison officer, with 22 years at HMP Parkhurst, once one of Britain's most high security prisons, David Berridge has had to deal with it all: serial killers and gangsters, terrorists and
... En savoir plus
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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
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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
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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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Armed Catholic, The

The Catholic Case for Guns and Self-Defense

par Rick Barrett ...

Lu par Sebastian Konarski ...

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1 heures 40 min

St. Augustine wrestled with the conflict between living as a devout Christian and surviving in a world where violence was an all-too-familiar reality. With stirring reasoning, scenarios, and facts, Rick Barrett will help you weigh the challenges and responsibilities regarding the morality of self-defense. From sixteenth-century England to present-day America, you will see what the law states ... En savoir plus

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St. Augustine wrestled with the conflict between living as a devout Christian and surviving in a world where violence was an all-too-familiar reality. With stirring reasoning, scenarios, and facts, Rick Barrett will help you weigh the challenges and responsibilities regarding the morality of self-defense. From sixteenth-century England to present-day America, you will see what the law states
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Dawn of Self-Aware Machines, The: Exploring Artificial Consciousness

par S Williams ...

Lu par Digital Voice Madison G ...

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2 heure 12 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In an era defined by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, the concept of artificial consciousness has emerged as one of the most profound and intriguing frontiers in science and philosophy. "The Dawn of Self-Aware Machines: Exploring Artificial Consciousness" delves deep into the cutting-edge intersection of neuroscience, computational models ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In an era defined by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, the concept of artificial consciousness has emerged as one of the most profound and intriguing frontiers in science and philosophy. "The Dawn of Self-Aware Machines: Exploring Artificial Consciousness" delves deep into the cutting-edge intersection of neuroscience, computational models
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Disclosure na saúde

comunicação aberta de eventos adversos

par Aline Albuquerque, Aline Albuquerque ...

Lu par Voz Sintética ...

Version Abrégée

7 heure 8 min

Esta obra, única e inédita no país, trata de uma temática de extrema relevância e de impacto prático, o disclosure, que consiste na resposta a ser dada quando algo inesperado acontece nos cuidados em saúde e acarreta danos para o paciente. Essa resposta se fundamenta em um preceito basilar constitutivo das relações humanas, qual seja, a confiança entre as pessoas, o que pressupõe dizer a verdade e ... En savoir plus

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Esta obra, única e inédita no país, trata de uma temática de extrema relevância e de impacto prático, o disclosure, que consiste na resposta a ser dada quando algo inesperado acontece nos cuidados em saúde e acarreta danos para o paciente. Essa resposta se fundamenta em um preceito basilar constitutivo das relações humanas, qual seja, a confiança entre as pessoas, o que pressupõe dizer a verdade e
... 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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Voto en contra

par José Ramón Cossío ...

Lu par Adrián Ogazón ...

Version Longue

5 heure 6 min

Este libro muestra uno de los rostros más luminosos de México: el de la pluralidad, la inteligencia y las instituciones.En los últimos 15 años, México ha librado algunas de sus batallas más importantes... en la Suprema Cortede Justicia de la Nación. Ahí se han debatido -y definido- los límites a la libertad de expresión, los derechos de los indígenas a juicios justos, las fronteras de la ... En savoir plus

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Este libro muestra uno de los rostros más luminosos de México: el de la pluralidad, la inteligencia y las instituciones.En los últimos 15 años, México ha librado algunas de sus batallas más importantes... en la Suprema Cortede Justicia de la Nación. Ahí se han debatido -y definido- los límites a la libertad de expresión, los derechos de los indígenas a juicios justos, las fronteras de la
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Willful Blindness

Why We Ignore the Obvious at Our Peril

par Margaret Heffernan ...

Lu par Margaret Heffernan ...

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11 heure 2 min

A book that will open eyes to the most serious problem of our times.In the case of the US Government versus Enron, the presiding judge chose to employ the legal concept of willful blindness: you are responsible if you could have known, and should have known, something which instead you strove not to see. The guilty verdict sent shivers down the spine of the corporate world. In this book, Margaret ... En savoir plus

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A book that will open eyes to the most serious problem of our times.In the case of the US Government versus Enron, the presiding judge chose to employ the legal concept of willful blindness: you are responsible if you could have known, and should have known, something which instead you strove not to see. The guilty verdict sent shivers down the spine of the corporate world. In this book, Margaret
... 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

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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
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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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Sworn to Silence

The Truth Behind Robert Garrow and the Missing Bodies' Case

par Jim Tracy ...

Lu par Chris Sorensen ...

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9 heure 3 min

Why would two small-time American public defenders search, locate, and photograph the lifeless bodies of young women their client raped, murdered, and hid, and then leave the bodies where they found them and not tell authorities? And how did they have the audacity to meet with one of the fathers of a missing girl and tell him they knew nothing about her fate or whereabouts?When the nation ... En savoir plus

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Why would two small-time American public defenders search, locate, and photograph the lifeless bodies of young women their client raped, murdered, and hid, and then leave the bodies where they found them and not tell authorities? And how did they have the audacity to meet with one of the fathers of a missing girl and tell him they knew nothing about her fate or whereabouts?When the nation
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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
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Sworn to Silence

The Truth Behind Robert Garrow and the Missing Bodies' Case

par Jim Tracy ...

Lu par Chris Sorensen ...

Version Longue

9 heure 3 min

Why would two small-time American public defenders search, locate, and photograph the lifeless bodies of young women their client raped, murdered, and hid, and then leave the bodies where they found them and not tell authorities? And how did they have the audacity to meet with one of the fathers of a missing girl and tell him they knew nothing about her fate or whereabouts?When the nation ... En savoir plus

$27.13 CAD

Why would two small-time American public defenders search, locate, and photograph the lifeless bodies of young women their client raped, murdered, and hid, and then leave the bodies where they found them and not tell authorities? And how did they have the audacity to meet with one of the fathers of a missing girl and tell him they knew nothing about her fate or whereabouts?When the nation
... En savoir plus
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Vanished in Vermillion

The Real Story of South Dakota's Most Infamous Cold Case

par Lou Raguse ...

Lu par Lou Raguse ...

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9 heure 39 min

The result of hundreds of interviews, Vanished in Vermillion is a cold case story that flips the script on a typical investigation narrative, revealing the biggest law enforcement embarrassment in South Dakota history.In May 1971, Pam Jackson and Sherri Miller were two seventeen-year-olds driving to an end-of-the-school-year party in a rundown Studebaker Lark, when they seemingly disappeared off ... En savoir plus

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The result of hundreds of interviews, Vanished in Vermillion is a cold case story that flips the script on a typical investigation narrative, revealing the biggest law enforcement embarrassment in South Dakota history.In May 1971, Pam Jackson and Sherri Miller were two seventeen-year-olds driving to an end-of-the-school-year party in a rundown Studebaker Lark, when they seemingly disappeared off
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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
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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

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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
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The Flow of Illicit Funds

A Case Study Approach to Anti–Money Laundering Compliance

par Ola M. Tucker ...

Lu par Janet Metzger ...

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11 heure 1 min

Money laundering is a serious crime that presents a heightened, yet underrated, global threat. Although often thought of as a victimless crime, money laundering significantly impacts the global financial system, which leads to further crime, corruption, human exploitation, and environmental degradation and causes tremendous human suffering, especially in the most impoverished populations. Recent ... En savoir plus

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Money laundering is a serious crime that presents a heightened, yet underrated, global threat. Although often thought of as a victimless crime, money laundering significantly impacts the global financial system, which leads to further crime, corruption, human exploitation, and environmental degradation and causes tremendous human suffering, especially in the most impoverished populations. Recent
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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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A Tradition of Violence

Inside the Secret Criminal Gangs of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

par Cerise Castle ...

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12 heure

A searing exposé on one of the most insidious and long-standing issues plaguing law enforcement: deputy gangs within the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department—by award-winning investigative reporter Cerise Castle.Between 2005 and 2013, one of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s top executives was a tattooed member of a notorious gang, the Lynwood Vikings. It’s one of dozens of ... En savoir plus

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A searing exposé on one of the most insidious and long-standing issues plaguing law enforcement: deputy gangs within the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department—by award-winning investigative reporter Cerise Castle.Between 2005 and 2013, one of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s top executives was a tattooed member of a notorious gang, the Lynwood Vikings. It’s one of dozens of
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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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Art of Legal Communication, The: A Guide for Law Office Administrators

par Sumitra Kumari ...

Lu par Digital Voice Matt G ...

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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

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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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Beating the System: Exposing the Truth and Fighting Back Against a Rigged Federal Justice System

par Ardit Ferizi ...

Lu par Ardit Ferizi ...

Version Longue

1 heures 45 min

The federal justice system is a grotesque charade, manipulated by the government to crush dissent and exert authoritarian control. Described as the regime's brutal enforcers, federal prosecutors ruthlessly hunt for convictions, unconcerned with fairness or justice. Empowered by unchecked authority, FBI agents and other federal operatives twist the law to bolster a tyrannical system, trampling ... En savoir plus

$5.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

The federal justice system is a grotesque charade, manipulated by the government to crush dissent and exert authoritarian control. Described as the regime's brutal enforcers, federal prosecutors ruthlessly hunt for convictions, unconcerned with fairness or justice. Empowered by unchecked authority, FBI agents and other federal operatives twist the law to bolster a tyrannical system, trampling
... En savoir plus

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