Casey isn't afraid to stick her neck out even when it's an unpopular move. But when she goes after a senator by herself, suddenly everyone she is close to is a target....

On December 10, 2003, the Supreme Court issued its decision upholding most of the provisions of the new federal campaign finance law that Congress enacted. The Court's decision followed the publication by the Federal Election Commission of scores of new rules and also "advisory opinions" clarifying and expanding upon the provisions of the new statute. With these developments, the Presidential and Congressional elections of 2004 will proceed under a host of new campaign fundraising, advertising and other restrictions. More Soft Money Hard Law provides a current account of the changes in the law, with special attention to the new rules of the Federal Election Commission and the impact of the Supreme Court decision. Examples are provided to clarify the effect of particular provisions,... Less

This best-selling text creates an awareness and appreciation for the effect that law has on virtually every facet of modern life and society. Beginning with a detailed look at the organization of the U.S. system of government, the text guides you through each of the primary substantive areas of law with realistic assignments, relevant ethical considerations, and easy-to-understand judicial opinions that reinforce chapter topics. From fundamental concepts to emerging legal topics, INTRODUCTION TO LAW presents the terminology, principles, and cases that are having an impact on society--and on many professions-- today.

Continuing to attract new users to his Commercial Law casebook edition after edition, Douglas J. Whaley s problem-based text is straightforward, student- friendly, and eminently practical. Problems and Materials on Commercial Law, now in a Ninth Edition, covers the most recent case and statutory developments in all of the major areas: Sales, Payment Systems, and Secured Transactions. The hallmark features that have made this 'Whaley book' so effective: complete coverage of all of the relevant statutes and major cases, including materials and problems on Sales, Payment Systems, and Secured Transactionsthe latest changes in (and cases relating to) U.C.C. Articles 2, 3, 4, and 9well-crafted problems that progress from simple to more complexa clear and straightforward writing style that doesn... Less

Continuing to attract new users to his Commercial Law casebook edition after edition, Douglas J. Whaley s problem-based text is straightforward, student- friendly, and eminently practical. Problems and Materials on Commercial Law, now in a Ninth Edition, covers the most recent case and statutory developments in all of the major areas: Sales, Payment Systems, and Secured Transactions. The hallmark features that have made this 'Whaley book' so effective: complete coverage of all of the relevant statutes and major cases, including materials and problems on Sales, Payment Systems, and Secured Transactionsthe latest changes in (and cases relating to) U.C.C. Articles 2, 3, 4, and 9well-crafted problems that progress from simple to more complexa clear and straightforward writing style that doesn... Less

Robert Collier explains how to harness mental visualization to achieve financial and professional success....

The nearly two dozen studies in this collection explore the very rich ways in which the rule of law and the practice of magic enrich and inform each other. The authors bring both a U.S. and a comparative law perspective while examining areas such as law and religion, criminal law, intellectual property law, the law of evidence, and animal rights. Topics include alchemy in fifteenth- century England, a discussion of how a courtroom is like a magic show, stage hypnotism and the law, Scottish witchcraft trials in the eighteenth century, the question of whether stage magicians can look to intellectual property to protect their rights, tarot card readings and the First Amendment, and an analysis of whether a magician can be qualified as an expert witness under the Federal Rules of Evidence.

This is the most up-to-date guide to the law of business organizations on the market. It is a practical, how-to guide for use in the classroom for paralegal and lawyer training, and it is a highly useful desk reference students can use later in their offices as they practice in this area. Current forms and clauses throughout illustrate the rules described, and representative cases in each chapter demonstrate how the courts interpret that area of business organizations law. These tools, along with Internet resources and substantive explanations of the use of these tools in practice, make this required reading for legal professionals who want to excel in their work. Students, instructors, paralegals and attorneys have relied on this book for more than 30 years. Now, in its most current and... Less

He's returned to Santa Fe, newly installed as police chief, when a U.S. ambassador' s estranged wife is found murdered in her multimillion- dollar home....

"Race, Law and Society" draws together some of the very best writing on race and racism from the law and society tradition, yet it is not intended to merely reprint the greatest hits of the past. Instead, from its introduction to its selection of articles, this anthology is designed as a 'how-to manual', a guide for scholars and students seeking templates for their own work in this important but also tricky area. "Race, Law and Society" pulls together leading exemplars of the sorts of social science scholarship on race, society and law that will be essential to racial progress as the world begins to travel the twenty-first century.

The emergence of an interdisciplinary study of law and literature is one of the most exciting theoretical developments currently taking place in North America and Britain. Ian Ward explores the educative ambitions of the law and literature movement, and explores the law in key areas of literature from Shakespeare to Umberto Eco to Beatrix Potter, from feminist literature to children's literature to the modern novel. This original book defines the developing state of law and literature studies, and demonstrates how the theory of law and literature can illuminate the literary text.

Based on a series of previously published articles, Technology Law adopts a reader-friendly approach to the problems and issues facing those of us who depend on technology to make a living. Avoiding technical jargon, this book offers simple explanations of why certain laws exist, what they mean, and suggestions for responding to them responsibly and effectively.In this revised edition, Mark Grossman addresses developments that have taken place over the past five years in the rapidly changing world of technology law. This edition incorporates new and updated articles that address the many changes since the publication of the first edition. The book is logically structured so that, though its chapters deal with a multitude of topics, related articles are grouped together. The book's broad... Less

Diggett Monroe's gang of outlaws wants to take over the town of Endurance, Idaho. To this end, they ambush Sheriff Pelham Birdsall, leaving him for dead....

Before the Law promotes an interdisciplinary approach for introducing students to the purpose and practice of law in our society. Excerpts from recent and classic court cases, as well as material on trends in legal studies come from a range of legal sources, including court opinions; sociological, psychological, and anthropological analyses; historical and philosophical approaches; and literary reflections. Readings cover such current topics as online dispute resolution and protection of personal and property rights in cyberspace; gay marriage; and post-9/11 legislation for fighting terrorism.

Why do bad things happen to good people? Is there a reason why our lives are beset with tragedy and drama? Is there also a way to overcome these negative circumstances? The Law, The Grace, The Love & The Truth offers a straightforward explanation as to why we experience negative events like divorce, illness or violence and help in understanding how simple practices can guide us to a State of Truth, wherein we discover our innate and effortless flow in Life and are able to accomplish goals without strife or strain. This book illustrates the steps to lowering the influence of the ego in our lives, opening our hearts and removing trauma imprints, helping us achieve remarkable levels of physical and emotional health. By transforming the negativity within ourselves we can change the world... Less

This audiobook is written for great leaders, parents, coaches and mentors who want to become great teachers....

This book's twenty-six articles fully examine the major developments and issues of the law governing human activities in space, those of states as well as those of private entities. Topics include the legal framework evolved by and through the United Nations; the legal status of astronauts, satellites, and outer space, including the moon and other celestial bodies; the military and commercial use of outer space; environmental protection; governmental responsibility for space activities; liability for damage caused by space objects, communications satellites; television broadcasts; remote sensing; commercial launchings; and the application of national laws on board spacecraft, space stations, and on the moon and other celetial bodies.

"Geldart" has over the years established itself as a standard account of English law, expounding the body of the modern law as set in its historical context. Regularly updated, it remains indispensable to students and layman alike as a concise, reliable guide. This new edition takes into account the Royal Commission on Criminal Justice, alterations to the law of manslaughter, and new twists in the laws concerning children, intellectual property, and contract and leasehold reforms, among many others.

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.

The fundamental rules, court cases, concepts and trends of each key subject in American law are presented in a narrative tailored to the reader without an American legal background. Each chapter covers a major area of law, summarizes the leading doctrines, analyzes recurring, current and developing trends, highlights areas of contemporary debate, offers streamlined versions of precedent- setting cases, raises questions for further discussion and lists important vocabulary words. This book is ideal for readers who want to understand the contemporary American legal system at a more than superficial level, but who are not currently studying to become American lawyers. The style, organization and content make the book attractive for such readers as those planning on entering law school;... Less

Space law is an area of International Law that has developed massively in the last fifty years. Francis Lyall, Emeritus Professor of Public Law at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, and Paul B. Larsen, Adjunct Professor at Georgetown Law Centre, Washington DC, and formerly lawyer for the Office of the US Secretary of Transportation, have been involved with it since their days at the Institute of Air and Space Law, McGill University, Montreal, in 1963-64 and both teach Space Law at their respective Universities. This book gathers together their experience in readable form, and, with an extensive citation of the literature of space law, its discussion provides an excellent source for both students and practitioners. This title covers such topics as: Law - International Law; General... Less

Like a compass, the laws of money direct you to safety, security, and prosperity....

This classic work in vision science, written by a leading figure in Germany's Gestalt movement in psychology and first published in 1936, addresses topics that remain of major interest to vision researchers today. Wolfgang Metzger's main argument, drawn from Gestalt theory, is that the objects we perceive in visual experience are not the objects themselves but perceptual effigies of those objects constructed by our brain according to natural rules. Gestalt concepts are currently being increasingly integrated into mainstream neuroscience by researchers proposing network processing beyond the classical receptive field. Metzger's discussion of such... Less

In February 1954, President Eisenhower invited Chief Justice Warren to dinner at the White House. Among the guests were well-known opponents of school desegregation. During that evening, Eisenhower commented to Warren that "law and force cannot change a man's heart." Three months later, however, the Supreme Court handed down its unanimous decision in Brown, and the contributors to this book, like people across the country, were profoundly changed by it, even though many saw almost nothing change in their communities.What Brown did was to elevate race from the country's dirty secret to its most urgent topic of conversation. This book stands alone in presenting, in one source, stories of black and white Americans, men and women, from all parts of the nation, who were public school... Less

French law displays many characteristics that set it apart in a world class of its own. It can be said to proceed from a number of independent streams that coexist despite apparent contradiction. More than half of the 2283 articles of the famous Code Civile of 1804 remain unaltered; yet French administrative judges jealously guard their prerogative to create their own public law. And yet again, since the 1974 law empowering the legislature to convene the Constitutional Council that judges the constitutionality of laws under the 1958 Constitution, the courts distinction between rules and fundamental principles has grown steadily-a process that has been greatly accelerated since the 2003 law authorizing the government to simplify the law. Introduction to French Law is a very practical... Less

Introduction to Law has always maintained its primary objective of introducing students from a variety of courses of study to relevant legal principles and terminology. Each edition, including this new fifth edition, incorporates many of the newest cases and contemporary topics in the law. The book begins by providing a detailed look at how and why the U.S. system of government is organized in its present state. This is followed by chapters that address each of the primary substantive areas of law. Chapters include applications of the legal principles with discussion points, realistic assignments, and ethical considerations specific to the subject matter of the particular chapter. Because of the impact of the legal system on virtually every aspect of American life and business,... Less

Race Law Stories brings to life well-known and not-so-well known legal opinions hidden gems that address slavery, Native American conquest, Chinese exclusion, Jim Crow, Japanese American internment, immigration, affirmative action, voting rights and employment discrimination. Each story goes beyond legal opinions to explore the historical context of the cases and the worlds of the ordinary people and larger-than-life personalities who drove the litigation process. The book's multiracial and interdisciplinary approach makes it useful for courses on race and the law and Critical Race Theory both inside and outside the law school as well as for undergraduate and graduate courses in ethnic studies. Each story illuminates the role that the law has played in both creating and combating racial... Less

The Core Text Series takes the reader straight to the heart of the subject, providing a reliable and invaluable guide for students of law at all levels. Written by leading academics and renowned for their clarity, these concise texts explain the intellectual challenges of each area of the law. Company Law gives an authoritative and accurate account of the key principles and demystifies this complex area of the law without oversimplificatio n. The fifth edition focuses on the Companies Act 2006 and builds on its coverage of corporate theory. It also explores corporate rescue in the chapter on takeovers. Chapter introductions will orientate readers with the various aspects of company law and further reading will provide the tools for further research and study. Self-test questions are an... Less