Reading Law

The relatively new judicial philosophy of textualism dominates the Supreme Court. Textualists claim that the right way to interpret the Constitution and statutes is to read the text carefully and examine the language as it was understood at the time the documents were written. This, however, is not Justice Breyer’s philosophy nor has it been the traditional way to interpret the Constitution since the time of Chief Justice John Marshall. Justice Breyer recalls Marshall’s exhortation that the Constitution must be a workable set of principles to be interpreted by subsequent generations.

We are all familiar with the image of the immensely clever judge who discerns the best rule of common law for the case at hand. But is this common-law mindset, which is appropriate in its place, suitable also in statutory and constitutional interpretation? In a witty and trenchant essay, Justice Scalia answers this question with a resounding negative.

Containing a fascinating exploration of the depths of the human mind, this insightful book takes listeners on a deep dive to discover the hidden parts of the psyche. Covering the subtle world of body language and non-verbal communication, along with the lesser-known secrets of human behavior, you’ll discover how you can draw on a rich collection of insights to protect yourself from manipulators and abusers.

Six Women of Salem is the first work to use the lives of a select number of representative women as a microcosm to illuminate the larger crisis of the Salem witch trials. By the end of the trials, beyond the 20 who were executed and the five who perished in prison, 207 individuals had been accused, 74 had been "afflicted", 32 had officially accused their fellow neighbors, and 255 ordinary people had been inexorably drawn into that ruinous and murderous vortex, and this doesn't include the religious, judicial, and governmental leaders.

Reading Orwell's 1984 in Post-Trump Context: Understanding the Term ‘Orwellian’ Delve into the timeless dystopian masterpiece of "1984" by George Orwell through a modern lens! In this thought-provoking analysis, we explore the profound relevance of Orwell's work in our post-Trump era, shedding light on the political writings of George Orwell and his enduring influence on our understanding of politics and language. Introduction "1984" is not regarded as one of George Orwell's most significant works for nothing. It serves as a profound documentation of humanity's future—cultural, ...

Ever felt as if God had forgotten you? Or that He just didn't care? Naomi had every reason to feel that way.Moved from her home in God's "House of Bread" to His “scrub bucket,” she lived for years in a foreign and idolatrous land. God seemed to take from her everything that she cared about. She experienced several devastating losses before she made the first of a number of huge decisions.If you’ve faced tragedy, felt afraid for the future, or been faced with decisions that seemed overpowering, this is the book for you. Just as this lady of old faced life-changing decisions, so we too ...

Containing a fascinating exploration of the depths of the human mind, this insightful book takes listeners on a deep dive to discover the hidden parts of the psyche. Covering the subtle world of body language and nonverbal communication, along with the lesser-known secrets of human behavior, you’ll discover how you can draw on a rich collection of insights to protect yourself from manipulators and abusers.

Tarot cards have been used for centuries to predict the future, but did you know you can also use them to change the future? If you've been trying to manifest but struggling to get the results you want, this book could just be the answer. In The Tarot Guide to Manifesting, Thea Faye brings a fresh approach to the process of manifestation to support you to finally attract everything you want. Using the imagery of the Tarot, you'll be guided through the process of manifestation using Tarot cards as a focus, particularly helpful if you're one of those people who finds it hard to visualise. ...

In December 2008, twentysomething Jill Grunenwald graduated with her master’s degree in library science, ready to start living her dream of becoming a librarian. But the economy had a different idea. As the Great Recession reared its ugly head, jobs were scarce. After some searching, however, Jill was lucky enough to snag one of the few librarian gigs left in her home state of Ohio. The catch? The job was behind bars as the prison librarian at a men’s minimum-security prison. Talk about baptism by fire.

Comprehension proposes a comprehensive new model of reading instruction that goes beyond teaching skills to fostering engagement and motivation. Using a structured, three-pronged approach—skill, will, and thrill—students learn to experience reading as a purposeful act and embrace struggle as a natural part of the reading process.

On the run for a murder she didn't commit, but will she find her salvation in a lawless town? Catlin Winter is on the run and desperate when she stumbles into Colorado Springs with her head down and her femininity hidden beneath a large hat and baggy men's clothes. A chance meeting with a kindly old cowboy offers her a glimmer of hope and soon she is on her way to the tiny, ungovernable township of Coulter's Creek. No-nonsense, indomitable Bessie Huxtable, who rules with an iron hand at the town's only hotel takes the young woman under her wing and becomes her confidante. However, the ...

Legal luminary Burt Neuborne argues that the structure of the First Amendment as well as of the entire Bill of Rights was more intentional than most people realize, beginning with the internal freedom of conscience and working outward to freedom of expression and finally freedom of public association. This design, Neuborne argues, was not to protect discrete individual rights - such as the rights of corporations to spend unlimited amounts of money to influence elections.

Do you find material on Bible interpretation or hermeneutics overtly complicated, wordy, and most importantly, not all based on scripture principles? Then this booklet is for you. In Dividing Asunder, Samuel Garcia lays out a model of Bible interpretation that is found strictly in the Bible, using only the Bible. Inside, you will learn: Rightly Dividing... Scripturally Defined: When someone comes across the verse that says the Bible should be rightly divided, they are correct. But what they often don't do is do a simple search of what the Bible actually means by that. It goes beyond ...

Cybersecurity incidents make the news with startling regularity. Each breach makes headlines, inspires panic, instigates lawsuits, and is then forgotten. The cycle of alarm and amnesia continues with the next attack, and the one after that. Cybersecurity expert Josephine Wolff argues that we shouldn't forget about these incidents, we should investigate their trajectory, from technology flaws to reparations for harm done to their impact on future security measures. We can learn valuable lessons in the aftermath of cybersecurity breaches.

"What Shall We Do Today? 29th May – Paws, Claws, and Nature's Laws" Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on an unforgettable adventure that combines fun, friendship, and fascinating facts about our natural world! 🌿 Perfect for classrooms, bedtime reading, and young nature enthusiasts ages 6-9 🌿 In this delightful addition to the popular "What Shall We Do Today?" series, three curious friends discover the wonders of conservation, wildlife, and environmental stewardship during an exciting day at the zoo. When Maya arrives with news about a special event called "Amazing Nature Day," the ...

The focus of this book is to help you feel filled with courage and encouraged as you deal with issues in your life, work, and church safety and security activities. My hope is that this book, combined with your own prayerful meditation and introspective thinking, will give you the courage to live and serve in the line of duty, where that duty finds you.

Miriam! What a fascinating person. What a joy it has been to unpack her life story. I do hope you find her as enthralling as I did. The previous book, Miriam Part I: Devoted Sister, told of a little girl who saved the life of her baby brother, Moses. We traced her girlhood years as she faced the horrors of belonging to a large and rapidly-growing nation of slaves, owned and ill-treated by the Pharaoh of Egypt. Despite their conditions her parents, Amram and Jochebed, managed to instill in their daughter a rich faith in the one true God, Yahweh. This book takes up Miriam's story at around ...

Have you ever wondered if the law of attraction was just a myth, a theory or an idea? Is it even possible? If so, is it sinful as it pertains to Biblical doctrine? If you need clarity for purposeful manifestation or would like to see how the two range in comparison, this book is for you!

The tradition of reading the Torah in Shul on its set days is one of the oldest and most well cherished customs amongst world Jewry. What many don’t know, are the myriads of detailed laws associated with this Holy Mitzvah and tradition. Whether it be in regard to the history of its initiation and its reason, or in regard to laws detailing its criteria of validation. Who is obligated in the Mitzvah? Must a woman hear Kerias Hatorah? What is the order of Pesicha, Hagbah, Gelila? What is the order of an Aliyah? Who may receive an Aliyah? Who may serve as a Baal Korei, and what are his ...

God’s grace isn’t cheap. Actually, it’s completely free. The very thing that cost Jesus His life has been given to mankind without a price tag. But this wonderfully freeing message is easily lost in the pages of the Bible if we mix the Old and New Testaments without understanding the context of what we are reading. Jump into the pages of this book as it takes you on a journey that will leave you on the edge of your seat with excitement! Chapter after chapter we rip the lid off confusing scriptures and follow the golden thread of God’s love through both the Old and New Testaments, ...