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A Vast Conspiracy

The Real Story of the Sex Scandal That Nearly Brought Down a President

by Jeffrey Toobin ...

The International Bestseller The inspiration for Impeachment: American Crime StoryThe definitive account of the Clinton-Lewinsky sex scandals, A Vast Conspiracy casts an insightful eye over the extraordinary ordeal that nearly brought down a president.First published a year after the infamous impeachment trial, Jeffrey Toobin’s propulsive narrative captures the full arc of the Clinton sex scandals ... Read more

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The International Bestseller The inspiration for Impeachment: American Crime StoryThe definitive account of the Clinton-Lewinsky sex scandals, A Vast Conspiracy casts an insightful eye over the extraordinary ordeal that nearly brought down a president.First published a year after the infamous impeachment trial, Jeffrey Toobin’s propulsive narrative captures the full arc of the Clinton sex scandals
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Life in the UK 2019 Test

by Hugh Lewis ...

Quite simply the ONLY book you need to pass the Life in the UK Test.It includes everything you need in just the one eBook. You do not need to buy anything else.Key features:The complete Official Material, updtaed in May 2019Lists to help you with these sneaky last minute revision12 complete tests to the official standardLearn effectivelyWith this book, you not only re... ... Read more

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Quite simply the ONLY book you need to pass the Life in the UK Test.It includes everything you need in just the one eBook. You do not need to buy anything else.Key features:The complete Official Material, updtaed in May 2019Lists to help you with these sneaky last minute revision12 complete tests to the official standardLearn effectivelyWith this book, you not only re...
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Against Constitutionalism

by Professor Martin Loughlin ...

A New Statesman Book of the YearA critical analysis of the transformation of constitutionalism from an increasingly irrelevant theory of limited government into the most influential philosophy of governance in the world today.Constitutionalism is universally commended because it has never been precisely defined. Martin Loughlin argues that it is not some vague amalgam of liberal aspirations but a ... Read more

£25.99

A New Statesman Book of the YearA critical analysis of the transformation of constitutionalism from an increasingly irrelevant theory of limited government into the most influential philosophy of governance in the world today.Constitutionalism is universally commended because it has never been precisely defined. Martin Loughlin argues that it is not some vague amalgam of liberal aspirations but a
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Public Law

by Adam Tomkins ...

Series series Clarendon Law Series
Written in the well-established tradition of the Clarendon Law Series, Public Law offers a stimulating re-interpretation of the central themes and problems of English constitutional law. It offers full consideration of the historical development of public law. This book is an introduction that will be especially appealing to the enquiring student who is looking to reflect critically on the ... Read more

£36.99

Written in the well-established tradition of the Clarendon Law Series, Public Law offers a stimulating re-interpretation of the central themes and problems of English constitutional law. It offers full consideration of the historical development of public law. This book is an introduction that will be especially appealing to the enquiring student who is looking to reflect critically on the
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Your Right to Protest

Understand It, Use It

by Christian Weaver ...

'A lawyer in your pocket' - THE SECRET BARRISTER'Pioneering legal advice for short attention spans' - GUARDIAN'A very valuable guide' - TRISHA GODDARDFROM THE BIG ISSUE'S 2025 CHANGE MAKER: The indispensable guide to your right to protestIn this handbook, campaigning lawyer Christian Weaver brings together everything you need to know when taking a stand. Whether you are marching on ... ... Read more

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'A lawyer in your pocket' - THE SECRET BARRISTER'Pioneering legal advice for short attention spans' - GUARDIAN'A very valuable guide' - TRISHA GODDARDFROM THE BIG ISSUE'S 2025 CHANGE MAKER: The indispensable guide to your right to protestIn this handbook, campaigning lawyer Christian Weaver brings together everything you need to know when taking a stand. Whether you are marching on ...
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Disability, Sexuality, and Gender in Asia

Intersectionality, Human Rights, and the Law

Edited by Wanhong Zhang, Peng Ding, Wei Gao, Hanxu Liu, Yijun Liu, Elisabeth Bjørnstøl ...

This book introduces experiential knowledge of the intersectionality of disability, sexuality, and gender equality issues. Scholars and disabled persons’ organizations in different Asian countries such as China, Vietnam, Myanmar, Nepal, and Japan have contributed to the book. It is a preliminary introduction of the frontline practice of Asian disability activism and the experience of women and ... Read more

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This book introduces experiential knowledge of the intersectionality of disability, sexuality, and gender equality issues. Scholars and disabled persons’ organizations in different Asian countries such as China, Vietnam, Myanmar, Nepal, and Japan have contributed to the book. It is a preliminary introduction of the frontline practice of Asian disability activism and the experience of women and
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Advanced Introduction to International Human Rights Law

by Dinah L. Shelton ...

Series series Elgar Advanced Introductions series
Now in its second edition, Dinah Shelton's pioneering book provides a uniquely accessible introduction to the history and the latest developments in international human rights law. Exploring the origins, customs and institutions that have emerged globally and regionally in the last two centuries, this incisive book guides readers through the major treaties and declarations that form the ... Read more

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Now in its second edition, Dinah Shelton's pioneering book provides a uniquely accessible introduction to the history and the latest developments in international human rights law. Exploring the origins, customs and institutions that have emerged globally and regionally in the last two centuries, this incisive book guides readers through the major treaties and declarations that form the
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Scholarly Misconduct

Law, Regulation, and Practice

by Ian Freckelton QC ...

Professional misconduct within the academic community is highly publicised. Retractions of falsified research have reached record levels and allegations of fraud and misconduct by scholars generate high-profile investigations and sometimes professional disgrace. Such cases frequently reach the courts, with tribunals determining whether research fraud, plagiarism, sexual misconduct, defamation, ... Read more

£64.99

Professional misconduct within the academic community is highly publicised. Retractions of falsified research have reached record levels and allegations of fraud and misconduct by scholars generate high-profile investigations and sometimes professional disgrace. Such cases frequently reach the courts, with tribunals determining whether research fraud, plagiarism, sexual misconduct, defamation,
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The Law of Loyalty

by Lionel Smith ...

The Law of Loyalty is a study of the principles governing the use of legal powers that are held for other-regarding ends. It addresses both public law and private law, and examines both the common law and the civil law. It aims to provide a theory of how Western law regulates the situations in which we hold legal powers, not for ourselves, but for and on behalf of others. It does this by ... Read more

£63.99

The Law of Loyalty is a study of the principles governing the use of legal powers that are held for other-regarding ends. It addresses both public law and private law, and examines both the common law and the civil law. It aims to provide a theory of how Western law regulates the situations in which we hold legal powers, not for ourselves, but for and on behalf of others. It does this by
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Organised Politics, Law and Practice

by Tom Gillie ...

This is the first comprehensive guide to the rules of organised political activity in Britain and the standards of conduct expected of those involved in it.Organised politics involves not only political parties (their members, leaders, officials, and elected representatives in local and national governments) but also trade unions, charities, lobbyists and others. This book codifies the statutory ... Read more

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This is the first comprehensive guide to the rules of organised political activity in Britain and the standards of conduct expected of those involved in it.Organised politics involves not only political parties (their members, leaders, officials, and elected representatives in local and national governments) but also trade unions, charities, lobbyists and others. This book codifies the statutory
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Privacy and Data Protection Issues of Biometric Applications

A Comparative Legal Analysis

by Els J. Kindt ...

Series series Law and Criminology (R0)
This book discusses all critical privacy and data protection aspects of biometric systems from a legal perspective. It contains a systematic and complete analysis of the many issues raised by these systems based on examples worldwide and provides several recommendations for a transnational regulatory framework. An appropriate legal framework is in most countries not yet in place.Biometric systems ... Read more

£212.99

This book discusses all critical privacy and data protection aspects of biometric systems from a legal perspective. It contains a systematic and complete analysis of the many issues raised by these systems based on examples worldwide and provides several recommendations for a transnational regulatory framework. An appropriate legal framework is in most countries not yet in place.Biometric systems
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Over Ruled

The Human Toll of Too Much Law

by Neil Gorsuch, Janie Nitze ...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAmerica has always been a nation of laws. But today our laws have grown so vast and reach so deeply into our lives that it’s worth asking: In our reverence for law, have we gone too far?Over just the last few decades, laws in this nation have exploded in number; they are increasingly complex; and the punishments they carry are increasingly severe. Some of these laws come ... Read more

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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAmerica has always been a nation of laws. But today our laws have grown so vast and reach so deeply into our lives that it’s worth asking: In our reverence for law, have we gone too far?Over just the last few decades, laws in this nation have exploded in number; they are increasingly complex; and the punishments they carry are increasingly severe. Some of these laws come
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Public International Law of Cyberspace

by Kriangsak Kittichaisaree ...

Series Book 32 - Law, Governance and Technology Series
This compact, highly engaging book examines the international legal regulation of both the conduct of States among themselves and conduct towards individuals, in relation to the use of cyberspace. Chapters introduce the perspectives of various stakeholders and the challenges for international law. The author discusses State responsibility and key cyberspace rights issues, and takes a detailed look ... Read more

£127.99

This compact, highly engaging book examines the international legal regulation of both the conduct of States among themselves and conduct towards individuals, in relation to the use of cyberspace. Chapters introduce the perspectives of various stakeholders and the challenges for international law. The author discusses State responsibility and key cyberspace rights issues, and takes a detailed look
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Regimento Interno da Câmara dos Deputados

24ª edição

by Câmara dos Deputados, Edições Câmara ...

Series Book 2 - Legislação
A 24ª edição da coletânea Regimento Interno da Câmara dos Deputados, revista e atualizada até 17/01/2023, inclui o Regimento Interno - aprovado pela Resolução nº 17 de 1989 e alterado até a Resolução nº 35 de 2022 - o Código de Ética e Decoro parlamentar, o Regimento comum do Congresso Nacional e outras legislações correlatas.A publicação é fundamental para parlamentares, candidatos, estudantes e ... Read more

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A 24ª edição da coletânea Regimento Interno da Câmara dos Deputados, revista e atualizada até 17/01/2023, inclui o Regimento Interno - aprovado pela Resolução nº 17 de 1989 e alterado até a Resolução nº 35 de 2022 - o Código de Ética e Decoro parlamentar, o Regimento comum do Congresso Nacional e outras legislações correlatas.A publicação é fundamental para parlamentares, candidatos, estudantes e
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Seven Pillars of Wisdom

by T.E. Lawrence ...

Seven Pillars of Wisdom is a memoir of the soldier known as 'Lawrence of Arabia.' Lawrence is a fascinating and controversial figure and his talent as a vivid and imaginative writer shines through on every page of his masterpiece. 'Seven Pillars of Wisdom' written between 1919 and 1926, is an extraordinary tale of action, politics and adventure. The story describes heroism through instances of war ... Read more

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Seven Pillars of Wisdom is a memoir of the soldier known as 'Lawrence of Arabia.' Lawrence is a fascinating and controversial figure and his talent as a vivid and imaginative writer shines through on every page of his masterpiece. 'Seven Pillars of Wisdom' written between 1919 and 1926, is an extraordinary tale of action, politics and adventure. The story describes heroism through instances of war
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Law, Drugs and the Politics of Childhood

From Protection to Punishment

by Simon Flacks ...

Series series New Advances in Crime and Social Harm
Debates about the regulation of drugs are inseparable from talk of children and the young. Yet how has this association come to be so strong, and why does it have so much explanatory, rhetorical and political force? The premise for this book is that the relationship between drugs and childhood merits more exploration beyond simply pointing out that children and drugs are both ‘things we tend to ... Read more

£46.99

Debates about the regulation of drugs are inseparable from talk of children and the young. Yet how has this association come to be so strong, and why does it have so much explanatory, rhetorical and political force? The premise for this book is that the relationship between drugs and childhood merits more exploration beyond simply pointing out that children and drugs are both ‘things we tend to
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Der Staat und seine Fundamente in den arabischen Republiken

Eine Kontextualisierung jüngerer Verfassungsentwicklungenin rechtsvergleichender Betrachtung

by Naseef Naeem ...

Die arabische Welt, insbesondere die arabischen Republiken, stehen seit Jahren im Fokus der Weltöffentlichkeit. Medien und Wissenschaften blicken dabei vor allem auf die politischen Entwicklungen, insbesondere auf Fragen von Herrschaft und Machtverteilung im Staat. Dieser Band befasst sich aus verfassungsrechtlicher Sicht mit den Staatstrukturprinzipien der arabischen Staaten mit republikanischer ... Read more

£10.99

Die arabische Welt, insbesondere die arabischen Republiken, stehen seit Jahren im Fokus der Weltöffentlichkeit. Medien und Wissenschaften blicken dabei vor allem auf die politischen Entwicklungen, insbesondere auf Fragen von Herrschaft und Machtverteilung im Staat. Dieser Band befasst sich aus verfassungsrechtlicher Sicht mit den Staatstrukturprinzipien der arabischen Staaten mit republikanischer
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Compendio de derecho penal económico

Parte general

by José Hurtado Pozo ...

En este libro se presentan datos estadísticos sobre la delincuencia económica y sus relaciones con el crimen organizado y la corrupción, así como sobre las reacciones nacionales e internacionales frente a estas graves formas de delincuencia. Además, describe el contexto constitucional que delimita sus ámbitos, funciones, características y vinculaciones con el derecho penal administrativo y el ... Read more

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En este libro se presentan datos estadísticos sobre la delincuencia económica y sus relaciones con el crimen organizado y la corrupción, así como sobre las reacciones nacionales e internacionales frente a estas graves formas de delincuencia. Además, describe el contexto constitucional que delimita sus ámbitos, funciones, características y vinculaciones con el derecho penal administrativo y el
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Islamic Legal Theory

Volume I

Edited by Mashood A. Baderin ...

Series series Islamic Law
Islamic legal theory (usÅ«l al-fiqh) is literally regarded as ’the roots of the law’ whilst Islamic jurists consider it to be the basis of Islamic jurisprudence and thus an essential aspect of Islamic law. This volume addresses the sources, methods and principles of Islamic law leading to an appreciation of the skills of independent juristic and legal reasoning necessary for deriving specific ... Read more

£370.99

Islamic legal theory (usÅ«l al-fiqh) is literally regarded as ’the roots of the law’ whilst Islamic jurists consider it to be the basis of Islamic jurisprudence and thus an essential aspect of Islamic law. This volume addresses the sources, methods and principles of Islamic law leading to an appreciation of the skills of independent juristic and legal reasoning necessary for deriving specific
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Confidentiality in Arbitration

The Case of Egypt

by Mariam M. El-Awa ...

Series series Social Sciences (R0)
This book addresses the issue of privacy and confidentiality in the broader context of the Egyptian legal system. The volume opens with an overview of the major approaches to confidentiality adopted in various jurisdictions. It goes on to examine the duties of confidentiality and privacy in arbitration law and practice on the basis of interviews with 30 law professors and practitioners who often ... Read more

£76.99

This book addresses the issue of privacy and confidentiality in the broader context of the Egyptian legal system. The volume opens with an overview of the major approaches to confidentiality adopted in various jurisdictions. It goes on to examine the duties of confidentiality and privacy in arbitration law and practice on the basis of interviews with 30 law professors and practitioners who often
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Art funds e gestione collettiva del risparmio

by Silvia Segnalini ...

Il volume “Art funds e gestione collettiva del risparmio”, dopo aver ripercorso la storia della gestione collettiva del risparmio in Italia, affronta i passaggi che inducono a considerare risolti definitivamente, ed in senso positivo, i problemi di opportunità della sussunzione dei beni d’arte nel contesto della materia. Il testo si caratterizza, nello stile e nell’impianto, per essere sia una ... Read more

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Il volume “Art funds e gestione collettiva del risparmio”, dopo aver ripercorso la storia della gestione collettiva del risparmio in Italia, affronta i passaggi che inducono a considerare risolti definitivamente, ed in senso positivo, i problemi di opportunità della sussunzione dei beni d’arte nel contesto della materia. Il testo si caratterizza, nello stile e nell’impianto, per essere sia una
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O interesse público sob a crítica da Teoria Crítica

by Luasses Gonçalves dos Santos ...

A Editora Contracorrente tem a satisfação de publicar o livro O interesse público sob a crítica da Teoria Crítica, do autor Luasses Gonçalves dos Santos. A obra propõe uma reconstrução da concepção de interesse público e, a partir dela, a busca de uma via alternativa, progressista e emancipatória. Nas palavras do prefaciador, o ilustre professor Gilberto Bercovici: "Trata-se de uma reflexão ... Read more

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A Editora Contracorrente tem a satisfação de publicar o livro O interesse público sob a crítica da Teoria Crítica, do autor Luasses Gonçalves dos Santos. A obra propõe uma reconstrução da concepção de interesse público e, a partir dela, a busca de uma via alternativa, progressista e emancipatória. Nas palavras do prefaciador, o ilustre professor Gilberto Bercovici: "Trata-se de uma reflexão
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La riqualificazione delle aree di crisi industriale complessa

L'intervento pubblico tra mercato e persona

by Beatrice Bertarini ...

Nella società contemporanea la crescita economica appare caratterizzata da nuovi parametri di valutazione, che danno origine a nuove riflessioni di natura giuridica in ordine alla necessità di individuare una correlazione tra sviluppo economico e benessere sociale che miri a porre sempre crescente attenzione agli effetti indotti dalle scelte economiche sulla persona. Appare quindi necessario che ... Read more

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Nella società contemporanea la crescita economica appare caratterizzata da nuovi parametri di valutazione, che danno origine a nuove riflessioni di natura giuridica in ordine alla necessità di individuare una correlazione tra sviluppo economico e benessere sociale che miri a porre sempre crescente attenzione agli effetti indotti dalle scelte economiche sulla persona. Appare quindi necessario che
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Die Taetigkeit der Koordinierungsstelle nach § 11 Transplantationsgesetz

Staatlich-gesellschaftliche Kooperationsstrukturen im System der postmortalen Organtransplantation

by Mikola Preuß ...

Series Book 132 - Recht und Medizin
Beim Organtransplantationswesen handelt es sich – auch rechtlich – um eine besonders anspruchsvolle Materie. Die 1997 erlassenen Rechtsvorschriften sind seit jeher aus vielerlei Gründen stark umstritten. Dominierend ist dabei die Kritik, die der Gesetzgeber dafür erfahren hat, dass er in einem weiten Maß gesellschaftliche Akteure in die Aufgabenerfüllung eingebunden hat. Der Autor greift dieses ... Read more

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Beim Organtransplantationswesen handelt es sich – auch rechtlich – um eine besonders anspruchsvolle Materie. Die 1997 erlassenen Rechtsvorschriften sind seit jeher aus vielerlei Gründen stark umstritten. Dominierend ist dabei die Kritik, die der Gesetzgeber dafür erfahren hat, dass er in einem weiten Maß gesellschaftliche Akteure in die Aufgabenerfüllung eingebunden hat. Der Autor greift dieses
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