How does one prove the law? If your neighbor breaks your window, the law regulates how you can show your claim to be true or false; but how do you prove that in breaking your window your neighbor has broken the law? American jurisprudence devotes an elaborate body of doctrine—and an equally elaborate body of accompanying scholarly commentary—to worrying about how to prove facts. It establishes rules for the admissibility of evidence, creates varying standards of proof, and assigns burdens ...

"Colors of Unity" is a transformative journey through the vibrant spectrum of human diversity, designed to empower young readers aged 13 to 16 with the tools to navigate the complexities of race, ethnicity, and cultural differences. Through twelve insightful chapters, readers embark on a captivating exploration of friendship, empathy, and resilience, discovering the beauty in celebrating our shared humanity while embracing the unique hues of individual experiences. From fostering cross-cul...

"Henry The Racehorse" is a heartwarming picture book that follows the inspiring journey of Henry, a spirited young colt with dreams of becoming a champion racehorse, just like his beloved father. Together, they race on smaller circuits, creating an unbreakable bond. However, tragedy strikes when Henry's father falls ill and passes away, leaving Henry withdrawn and filled with grief.Facing a difficult decision, the ranch owner, out of love and respect for Henry's dad, chooses to kee...

Synopsis:"Whispers in the Shadows" invites readers on a gripping journey into the heart of Ravenwood, a town where skepticism and the supernatural collide. The narrative unfolds as six friends, fresh graduates filled with ambition, launch a blog to demystify the unknown. Their pursuit of the paranormal takes a harrowing turn when a chance encounter with a cryptic old man propels them into the sinister secrets hidden within the town's desolate roads and an abandoned campground....

Synopsis: The Harrison family's journey into the heart of Whispering Pines begins innocently enough, but as they delve deeper into the secrets of their new home, they uncover a web of darkness that threatens to consume them. Guided by the forest's whispers, they quest to uncover the truth behind the spectral apparitions that haunt their halls. Along the way, they encounter strange and wondrous creatures, ancient guardians, and cosmic forces beyond their wildest dreams. Wit...

"What is a Prayer?" is a delightful journey for young minds exploring the wonders of prayer. In the heart of the book, friendly characters guide children through the essence of prayer, breaking it down into digestible pieces. The pages come alive with vibrant illustrations, showcasing the warmth of connection and the joy of expressing feelings.

The Constitution of Empire offers a constitutional and historical survey of American territorial expansion from the founding era to the present day. The authors describe the Constitution’s design for territorial acquisition and governance and examine the ways in which practice over the past two hundred years has diverged from that original vision.Noting that most of America’s territorial acquisitions-including the Louisiana Purchase, the Alaska Purchase, and the territory a...

Deference is perhaps the most important concept and practice in law. It lies at the core of every system of precedent, appellate review, federalism, and separation of powers, all of which center on how one actor should deal with previous decisions. Oddly enough, deference is also one of the most under-analyzed and under-theorized legal concepts and practices, perhaps because its applications are so varied. This book's goal is to provide a definition of deference and a vocabulary for discus...

The 1803 purchase of the Louisiana Territory was a watershed event for the fledgling United States. Adding some 829,000 square miles of territory, the Louisiana Purchase set a striking precedent of Presidential power and brought to the surface profound legal and constitutional questions. As the nation continued to expand westward and into the Pacific and Caribbean, critical social, political and constitutional questions arose that greatly tested American resolve and reshaped the nation's f...

The Meese Revolution explores how Ed Meese became the most powerful and important Attorney General in American history.Edwin Meese III is the most influential person ever to hold the office of U.S. Attorney General – and almost no one knows it. Ed Meese was at the center of virtually every major accomplishment of Ronald Reagan’s transformative presidency, from winning the Cold War without firing a shot to the economic boom that by the end of the 1980s was ...

Nominated for the 2017 Anthony Award for Best Anthology/CollectionBestselling novelists David Morrell, Alison Gaylin and Elaine Viets headline a new anthology of 22 tales exploring the unique aura of mystery of New Orleans and the surrounding bayou country.BLOOD ON THE BAYOU is published in conjunction with Bouchercon, the World Mystery Convention, which is being held in New Orleans in 2016. As with the convention itself, the anthology spreads a broad canop...

Embroiled in the Civil War, northerners wrote and spoke with frequency about the subject of loyalty. The word was common in newspaper articles, political pamphlets, and speeches, appeared on flags, broadsides, and prints, was written into diaries and letters and the stationary they appeared on, and even found its way into sermons. Its ubiquity suggests that loyalty was an important concept…but what did it mean to those who used it? Contested Loyalty examines the significa...