Conflict Law

International law governing the use of military force has been the subject of intense public debate. Under what conditions is it appropriate or necessary for a country to use force when diplomacy has failed? Michael Byers, a widely known world expert on international law, weighs these issues in War Law. Byers examines the history of armed conflict and international law through a series of case studies of past conflicts, ranging from the 1837 Caroline Incident to the abuse of detainees by US forces at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq.

Divorce Essentials gives you the full roadmap of a modern divorce case—from the first “Do I really want to do this?” conversation through final judgment and what happens next. Divorce is confusing on purpose. The system is complex, the paperwork is overwhelming, and everyone seems to have an opinion. Divorce Essentials cuts through the noise and shows you, step by step, how a divorce case actually works and how to protect yourself at every stage. Written by veteran family law attorney Stephen Rue, who has spent nearly 40 years handling approximately 5,000 divorce and custody cases, ...

Written by distinguished law professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this outline covers what is typically taught in a law school's Conflicts of Law course. Included are detailed explanations of critical issues and topics you must know to master the topic.

This international bestseller, with more than 5 million copies sold, offers a field-tested approach to high-stakes negotiations—whether in the boardroom, in your community, or at home. Life is a series of negotiations, and negotiation is at the heart of collaboration—whether you are a...

There are laws of nature, so why shouldn't there be laws of marketing? As Al Ries and Jack Trout—the world-renowned marketing consultants and bestselling authors of Positioning—note, you can build an impressive airplane, but it will never leave the ground if you ignore the laws of physics...

Lincoln Lawyer Mickey Haller is back on the job in this heart-stopping thriller from a renowned #1 New York Times bestselling author. The inspiration for the hit Netflix series The Lincoln Lawyer. “One of the finest legal thrillers of the last decade.” —Associated Press On the night he...

In a world increasingly shaped by geopolitical dynamics, international law, and conflict, the role of the diplomat has never been more crucial. Diplomacy is the backbone of global relations, providing the structure for nations to communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflicts peacefully. This book, Negotiating Peace & Diplomacy, serves as both a VIP summary and a comprehensive guide to understanding the pivotal role of diplomats in shaping international relations and fostering peace. As an experienced international law expert and CEO of the Universal Peace Congress, I, Dr.Jur. George Mentz, ...

The definitive guide to transforming everyday interactions into remarkable wins, from Harvard Law, MIT, and University of Michigan’s negotiation experts. What if you could walk away from every conversation with exactly what you want? At work, at home, and in our daily interactions, our lives...

Genocide in Gaza is a powerful and deeply researched examination of one of the most devastating and morally revealing crises of our time. Far from being a local tragedy, Gaza has become a global mirror—reflecting the failure of international law, the hypocrisy of political powers, and the collapse of the humanitarian conscience that emerged after World War II. Through rigorous analysis and human testimony, the book traces how the systematic destruction of Gaza—its hospitals, schools, and families—exposes the limits of the postwar promise of “Never again.” It dissects the ...

Two leading authorities—an acclaimed historian and the outstanding battlefield commander and strategist of our time—collaborate on a landmark examination of war since 1945. Conflict is both a sweeping history of the evolution of warfare up to Putin’s invasion of the Ukraine, and a...

From the creator of the award-winning podcast series The History of Rome and Revolutions comes the fascinating history of the bloody battles, political machinations, and human drama that set the stage for the fall of the Roman Republic. "Remarkably engaging." —Washington Post The Roman...

From a New York Times bestselling author, and the inspiration for the #1 Netflix show The Lincoln Lawyer, defense attorney Mickey Haller is forced to bend the law until it breaks when he's hired to defend a man accused of killing a prostitute in this suspenseful novel, the "best one yet" (The...

In this timeless classic, Florence Scovel Shinn explains how your beliefs, expectations, and words quietly influence the opportunities and outcomes in your life. At its core, this book reveals a simple truth: what you consistently expect, speak, and believe tends to shape what you experience. While many people notice these patterns, few fully understand why they happen or how to work with them intentionally.

Brought to you by Penguin. The global, open internet is fragmenting. How To Save the Internet outlines the global cooperation needed to reform Big Tech and preserve the internet as we know it. As democracies aim to control Big Tech, Silicon Valley adopts an America-first agenda, and...

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly: Lincoln Lawyer Mickey Haller enlists the help of his half-brother, Harry Bosch, to prove the innocence of a woman convicted of killing her husband. Inspiration for the #1 TV show on Netflix, The Lincoln Lawyer series. Defense attorney...

The conduct of warfare is constantly shaped by new forces that create complexities in the battlespace for military operations. As the nature of how and where wars are fought changes, new challenges to the application of the extant body of international law that regulates armed conflicts arise. This inaugural volume of the Lieber Studies series seeks to address several issues in the confluence of law and armed conflict, with the primary goal of providing the listener with both academic and practitioner perspectives. 

The lights are strung. The gifts are wrapped. But for these families, the guest at the door wasn't Santa Claus. For most, December is a season of warmth, reunion, and joy. But for homicide detectives, the winter break is often a time of high stress, simmering resentments, and tragic outcomes. In TRUE CRIME - Holiday Horror, author Logan Carter pulls back the curtain on the dark side of the festive season. From frozen rural fields to the neon-lit panic of modern cities, this collection documents twenty of the most harrowing cases ever opened under the cover of the season. Inside, you will ...

The definitive history of Iran, from the ancient Persian empires to today. “Michael Axworthy’s deft untangling of the country’s history, from the advent of Zoroastrianism to the 1979 revolution, is a stunning achievement.” ―Guardian Iran is a land of contradictions. It is an Islamic...

Read by the author. A leadership playbook for making customer experience a core aspect of your business. In a rapidly changing world filled with uncertainties, one thing remains crystal clear: customers are increasingly fickle and no longer care about loyalty to any particular company. In...

From the bestselling author of Law of Attraction comes an easy-to-follow book on creating ideal personal and professional relationships using the techniques of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Married couples . . . dating couples . . . parents and children . . . teachers and students . . . office...