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In John Grisham’s first work of nonfiction since The Innocent Man, “the master of the legal thriller” (Associated Press) teams up with Jim McCloskey, “the godfather of the innocence movement” (Texas Monthly), to share ten harrowing true stories of wrongful convictions.

A sinister cabal of corrupt law enforcement personnel, intelligence agents, and military officials at the highest levels of government plotted to overthrow a president....

Learn how to effectively raise kids with a narcissistic ex and ensure your kids are emotionally secure, mentally strong, confident, and happy.

John Grisham’s first work of nonfiction: a true crime story that will terrify anyone who believes in the presumption of innocence....

Seldom does a book have the impact of Michelle Alexander’s The New Jim Crow. Since it was first published in 2010, it has been cited in judicial decisions and has been adopted in campus-wide and community-wide reads; it helped inspire the creation of the Marshall Project....

Foreign Faction blows the cover off the lone intruder / sexual predator theory and reveals startling new evidence that heretofore has only been seen by a select few.

Americans wage many of today’s fiercest policy debates and culture wars as battles over constitutional meaning. It’s because constitutional law is so fundamental to our democracy that law schools across the country teach the subject....

If You're In My Office, It's Already Too Late. James Sexton knows this. After dealing with over 1000 clients, he also knows all of the what- not-to-dos....

In The Killer Across the Table, John E. Douglas, legendary FBI criminal profiler, number one New York Times best-selling author, and inspiration for Netflix’s Mindhunter, delves into the lives and crimes of four of the most disturbing and complex predatory killers....

Jonathan Turley takes a timely, revelatory look at freedom of speech—our most basic right and the one that protects all the others....

This book is full of unknown information that has never been released to the public....

All You Need to Know About the Music Business has been universally regarded as the definitive guide to the music industry. Now Passman leads novices and experts alike through what has been the most profound change in the music business since the days of wax cylinders and piano rolls: streaming....

A mesmerizing narrative about the rise and fall of an unlikely international crime boss....

In Where Tyranny Begins, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Rohde investigates the strategies Trump systematically used to turn the country's two most powerful law-enforcement agencies into his personal political weapons.

MSNBC legal commentator Elie Mystal thinks that Republicans are wrong about the law almost all of the time. Now, instead of talking about this on cable news, Mystal explains why in his first book....

The dramatic story of the 1925 Scopes trial, which captivated the nation and exposed profound divisions in America that still resonate today—divisions over the meaning of freedom, religion, education, censorship, and civil liberties in a democracy.

Separating or divorcing a narcissist can be a difficult, draining experience. This book is written for the spouse of such a personality to support them step by step through the legal process, as well as through the difficult emotional journey that they'll be undertaking....

Compelling and dramatic in the unimpeachable history it relates, White Rage will add an important new dimension to the national conversation about race in America....

Worshippers stream out of an Midwestern synagogue after sabbath services, unaware that only a hundred yards away, an expert marksman and avowed racist, antisemite and member of the Ku Klux Klan, patiently awaits, his hunting rifle at the ready....

In The High-Conflict Custody Battle, a team of legal and psychology experts present a practical guidebook for people like you who are engaged in a high-conflict custody battle....

One moonlit night, 14-year-old Reena Virk went to join friends at a party and never returned home. Acclaimed author Rebecca Godfrey takes us into the hidden world of the seven teenage girls - and boy - accused of a savage murder....

A short, concise and user-friendly guide to the essential procedures of conducting a meeting, written by the authors of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, the only authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure....

With Pay Up!, attorney Chip Merlin exposes the bad faith practices of insurance companies that take advantage of their own customers....

Start Your Own Corporation educates you on an action plan to protect your life’s gains. Corporate attorney and best-selling author Garrett Sutton clearly explains the all-too-common risks of failing to protect yourself and the strategies for limiting your liability going forward.

What the top earning notaries and LSA’s know that you don’t....

Unlock the Language of the Law: Your Essential Guide to Understanding Legal Terminology Are you a law student looking to grasp the fundamentals of legal language? Or a non-lawyer seeking to navigate the complexities of the law? Look no further! Our comprehensive law dictionary is here to help you decipher the jargon and terminology that can often seem daunting. Written by a Renowned Expert in the Field As a holder of both a Doctorate of Laws and a Master of Laws (LL.M.), our author brings unparalleled expertise to this dictionary. With years of experience in the field, they have carefully ...

This is the story of the prosecution of Daniel Penny, after the death of Jordan Neely in the F Train in Manhattan, and how it resulted in a Not Guilty verdict on Count 2 on December 9, 2024. It is a sequel to "Daniel Penny for Your Thoughts," about the evidence phase of the trial. It covers both sides arguments, the judges rulings, and some narrative in the voice of one Kurt Wheelock, featured in Inner City Press books by Matthew Russell Lee all the way back to "Predatory Bender." Kurt Wheelock leaves his camera and his laptop's external battery in his cubicle in the Press Room of the ...

Guardians of the Republic: Treasury, State, War, and Justice: Restructuring the Federal Government into the Original Four explores a transformative vision for revitalizing the United States government by consolidating its sprawling bureaucracy into four foundational pillars—Treasury, State, War, and Justice. This strategic restructuring aims to enhance economic efficiency, foster social equity, and restore individual freedoms, empowering citizens to thrive in an increasingly complex world. By streamlining operations and optimizing governance, the book argues that such a reinvention not ...

The 1 Day MBA for Lawyers is a practical guide that equips legal professionals with essential business knowledge, tailored specifically for running a law firm. The book covers key areas such as financial literacy, business strategy, marketing, client relations, and leadership, all presented in an accessible, one-day study format. Each chapter provides actionable exercises, enabling readers to apply these business concepts directly to their own practice—from setting KPIs to creating a financial forecast, building an organizational chart, and improving operational efficiency. With each ...

Ace Your Law School and Bar Exam Essays! Get Model Essay Answers for Law School and Bar Exam Success now! Are you struggling to write effective essays for law school or the bar exam? Do you want to improve your chances of passing and achieving your career goals? Help is here! Model Essay Answers for Law School and Bar Exam Success is the ultimate study aid for law students and bar exam candidates. This comprehensive guide provides 40 model essay answers to help you master the art of essay writing and achieve success in law school and on the bar exam. Inside, you'll find: * 40 model essay ...

If so, Welcome to the "10 Week Couples Therapy Workbook," a heartfelt guide designed to nurture your relationship back to its full potential. In moments of doubt, this workbook serves as a beacon of hope, offering you and your partner a chance to rediscover the depth of your connection through the gentle principles of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).

After three years in Europe, former journalist Carla Conti* just wanted to settle her family into the suburbs of Philadelphia. But her high school friend Scott Powell, a lawyer handling a brutal prison stabbing case, needed a favor. Before she knew it, Carla became part of the defense team and mired in the terrifying world of federal prison gangs, penal abuse, and corruption. Then, when she agreed to write a tell-all book on the violent machinations behind the court case — with Scott’s client as an inside source — the stakes turned deadly.

In 2018, Russian exile Sergei Skripal and his daughter were nearly killed in an audacious poisoning attempt in Salisbury, England. Soon, the identity of one of the suspects was revealed: he was a Russian spy. This huge investigative coup wasn’t pulled off by an intelligence agency or a traditional news outlet. Instead, the scoop came from Bellingcat, the open-source investigative team that is redefining the way we think about news, politics, and the digital future. We Are Bellingcat tells the inspiring story of how a college dropout pioneered a new category of reporting.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine brought large-scale warfare to Europe, reshaped relations between key global players, and redefined existing alliances and international organizations, such as NATO and the European Union. It has killed tens of thousands, displaced millions, revived the threat of a nuclear war between Russia and the West and might unleash a global famine. Political scientist and historian of genocide Eugene Finkel zooms in on the intersection of one of the most important geopolitical events in recent decades and the most odious type of violence.

In 1819, Chief Justice John Marshall declared that the power to tax entails "the power to destroy." But The Power to Destroy argues that tax opponents now wield this destructive power. Attacking the IRS, protecting tax loopholes, and pushing tax cuts from Reagan to Donald Trump, the antitax movement is threatening the nation's social safety net, increasing inequality, ballooning the national debt, and sapping America's financial strength.

This is the story of the trial in People of the State of New York versus Daniel Penny, to the closings. Onto a subway car like this one he got on, a muffin in his jacket pocket wrapped in plastic, a spleen speckled, it would turn out, by sickle cell disease. But that is not what killed him, Assistant District Attorney Dafna Yoran would say. Was it an improper blood choke, or the terror he inspired, in a lady from Park Slope with her baby, a Nike brand ambassador on the way to Rucker Park? Even the Bronx school girls said they were frightened, even if one did later drop the dime on the white...

Brave Love 365 is a daily book that meets you right where you are and provides you with supportive bite-sized pieces of knowledge, information, and thought-provoking prompts. Author Erika Nelson is a licensed counselor, narcissistic relationship expert, and a survivor of abuse. Using her personal and professional knowledge and experience, she takes you on a sacred year-long journey in this impactful self-help book.

Backcountry Democracy and the Whiskey Insurrection treats the legal culture that informed the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794 and its trials. Linda Myrsiades examines conflicts between state and federal courts and the judicial philosophy of Federalist judges, as well as grand jury charges, law reports, judges' bench notes, and defense notes for the trials, to develop a portrait of the hegemony of official interpretations of the law. At the same time, the book illuminates popular attitudes about the courts and the law and explores the nature of extralegal courts operated by the people.

In Funding Your Move Abroad, seasoned Immigration and Citizenship Law student, Azeez Shoderu provides a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the financial side of your migration journey with confidence and ease. With over 10 years of experience in guiding individuals through successful international moves, Azeez Shoderu combines proven strategies and practical guidelines that make funding your dream to move to Canada achievable — no matter your current financial situation.

2040年には150兆円規模とも言われる宇宙ビジネスの最前線とは？無人探査機SLIMの月面へのピンポイント着陸、カイロスロケット初号機の打ち上げ、九州のQPS研究所の小型SAR衛星打ち上げをはじめ、国内外で宇宙開発競争が熱気を帯びています。

Immerse yourself in the heart-pounding narratives of high-profile cases, including the intensity of the Broadwater Farm riots, the relentless pursuit of serial murderers, the cloak-and-dagger world of undercover operations, and the delicate art of negotiations during harrowing kidnappings. With a detective's keen eye for detail, O'Leary deftly weaves together the intricate threads of investigations, offering listeners a front-row seat to the pulse-quickening realities of policing.

We are a nation of immigrants, and we have always been concerned about immigration. As early as 1645, the Massachusetts Bay Colony began to prohibit the entry of "paupers." Today, however, the notion that immigration is universally beneficial has become pervasive. To many modern economists, immigrants are a trove of much-needed workers who can fill predetermined slots along the proverbial assembly line. But this view of immigration's impact is overly simplified, explains George J. Borjas, a Cuban American, Harvard labor economist.

In this award-winning bestseller, you will travel across time through riveting, real-life David & Goliath stories uncovering the secrets and strategies of successful smaller players so you, too, can get what you want against the odds.

In a thoughtful coda to this cautionary tale, the old China hand shares his thoughts about how to deal with the dragon today and in the future. Educating ourselves about the world's only other superpower is essential, he says. Both entertaining and eye-opening, Dancing with the Dragon is an excellent primer for doing just that.

Introducing The No Nonsense Boundaries in Marriage Workbook—your ultimate guide to building a harmonious, respectful, and deeply connected marriage. Whether you're navigating the daily grind or facing major relationship challenges, this workbook will equip you with practical tools to set and maintain healthy boundaries without sacrificing the intimacy you crave.

When first written into the Constitution, intellectual property aimed to facilitate "progress of science and the useful arts" by granting rights to authors and inventors. Today, when rapid technological evolution accompanies growing wealth inequality and political and social divisiveness, the constitutional goal of "progress" may pertain to more basic, human values, redirecting IP's emphasis to the commonweal instead of private interests.

Oliver Haag erklärt Ihnen, was Sie für Ihr Studium über Arbeitsrecht wissen sollten. Er führt Sie in die juristische Denk- und Arbeitsweise ein und erklärt Ihnen die allgemeinen Grundlagen des Arbeitsrechts. Sie erfahren außerdem, was es mit den Details des Individualarbeitsrechts und des Kollektivarbeitsrechts auf sich hat. Zum Abschluss lernen Sie anhand von Übungsfällen, wie Sie sich mit dem Arbeitsrecht in Klausuren auseinandersetzen sollten. So ist dieses Buch unverzichtbar bei Ihren ersten Schritten in diesem wichtigen, aber manchmal auch recht komplizierten Thema.

Everyone has a life story to tell. Faith Ireland has more than 160 of them here in this unconventional memoir by an unconventional woman. From age 12, when she knew she wanted to be a lawyer, against the prevailing gender norms of the day, to age 57, when she became one of just a handful of women to serve on the Washington State Supreme Court, Faith blazed trails for women as she broke down barriers for herself. Told in poignant moments that take just moments to digest, Faith guides us through a life of ups and downs, incredible triumphs and inevitable tragedies.

欧米を中心に一九八〇年代以降，台頭した新自由主義の教育改革．競争原理や成果主義を主軸とする改革は，公教育の衰退など様々な弊害を生んだ．

1SGT (Ret) Rich and Terri Schlack are proud and supportive parents when their first born son, Ryan, decides to go into the army. After all, they are very familiar with military life and what safer place to be than on a military base. Afterward is the unique story of the Schlack family's life after Ryan is murdered senselessly in Fort Hood, Texas in 2009. The heartbreak of burying a son, the unforeseeable emotional and physical pain, the tensions of experiencing a military court, and the disbelief and frustration when the sentence is handed down.