Category: Law

A Civil Action

By: Jonathan Harr

Price: $3.46 USD

Publisher: Vintage : 1996-08-27

Seller ID: 0679772677-3-18672428

ISBN-13: 9780679772675

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Used: Good

This true story of an epic courtroom showdown, where two of the nation's largest corporations were accused of causing the deaths of children from water contamination, was a #1 national bestseller and winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award. Described as "a page-turner filled with greed, duplicity, heartache, and bare-knuckle legal brinksmanship by The New York Times, A Civil Action is the searing, compelling tale of a legal system gone awry--one in which greed and power fight an unending struggle against justice. Yet it is also the story of how one man can ultimately make a differenc...
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A Civil Action

By: Jonathan Harr

Price: $3.46 USD

Publisher: Vintage : 1996-08-27

Seller ID: 0679772677-4-19374407

ISBN-13: 9780679772675

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Used: Acceptable

This true story of an epic courtroom showdown, where two of the nation's largest corporations were accused of causing the deaths of children from water contamination, was a #1 national bestseller and winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award. Described as "a page-turner filled with greed, duplicity, heartache, and bare-knuckle legal brinksmanship by The New York Times, A Civil Action is the searing, compelling tale of a legal system gone awry--one in which greed and power fight an unending struggle against justice. Yet it is also the story of how one man can ultimately make a differenc...
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A Constitutional History of the United States

By: McDonald, Forrest; McDonald, Ellen S.

Price: $33.14 USD

Publisher: Krieger Pub Co : 1986-01-01

Seller ID: 0898749026-4-28229356

ISBN-13: 9780898749021

Binding: hardcover

Condition: Used: Acceptable

A Court Divided: The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Politics of Judicial Reform

By: Barrow, Deborah J.

Price: $5.25 USD

Publisher: Yale University Press : 1988-09-10

Seller ID: 0300041659-3-28427322

ISBN-13: 9780300041651

Binding: hardcover

Condition: Used: Good

A Court Divided: The Rehnquist Court And The Future Of Constitutional Law

By: Tushnet, Mark V.

Price: $18.54 USD

Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc : 2005-01-01

Seller ID: 0393058689-11-17889998

ISBN-13: 9780393058680

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

A penetrating exploration of the Supreme Court and its dynamics on the eve of Justice Rehnquist's retirement cites the division between its liberals and conservatives, documenting how the Court has promoted the economic agenda of today's conservatives while regularly defeating conservative social issues. 13,000 first printing.
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A Crime of Self-Defense: Bernhard Goetz and the Law on Trial

By: Fletcher, George P.

Price: $3.60 USD

Publisher: University of Chicago Press : 1990-06-15

Seller ID: 0226253341-4-19279297

ISBN-13: 9780226253343

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Used: Acceptable

The popular press dubbed him the subway vigilante: Bernhard Goetz, who on December 22, 1984, shot four black youths on a New York subway train when one of them asked for five dollars. Goetz claimed to have fired in self-defense, out of fear that the young men were about to rob him.

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A Documentary Companion to A Civil Action (Revised Edition) (University Casebook)

By: Grossman, Lewis A.; Vaughn, Robert G.

Price: $3.94 USD

Publisher: Foundation Pr : 2002-07-01

Seller ID: 158778422X-4-26543027

ISBN-13: 9781587784224

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Used: Acceptable

A Field Guide to the Mammals of Australia

By: Menkhorst, Peter; Knight, Frank [Illustrator]

Price: $6.23 USD

Publisher: Oxford University Press : 2001-12-06

Seller ID: 019550870X-11-29054028

ISBN-13: 9780195508703

Binding: paperback

Condition: New

The only truly comprehensive guide to all 376 Australian mammals, including kangaroos, koala, bandicoots, dunnarts, Bilbies, cuscuses, possums, wombats, bats, rodents, deer, seals, whales, and dolphins. The guide uses the classic field guide layout, including 4-color illustrations drawn by Australia's premier artist, Frank Knight, diagrams to help distinguish similar species, measurements, distribution maps, and accurate details of appearance, diagnostic features, habitat, and key behavioral characteristics. Simplicity and organization makes this a perfect guide for tourists, bush walkers, and...
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A History of the Supreme Court

By: Schwartz, the late Bernard

Price: $3.52 USD

Publisher: Oxford University Press : 1995-02-23

Seller ID: 0195093879-3-22394293

ISBN-13: 9780195093872

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Used: Good

When the first Supreme Court convened in 1790, it was so ill-esteemed that its justices frequently resigned in favor of other pursuits. John Rutledge stepped down as Associate Justice to become a state judge in South Carolina; John Jay resigned as Chief Justice to run for Governor of New York; and Alexander Hamilton declined to replace Jay, pursuing a private law practice instead. As Bernard Schwartz shows in this landmark history, the Supreme Court has indeed travelled a long and interesting journey to its current preeminent place in American life. In A History of the Supreme Court, Schwartz ...
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A Long Goodbye

By: Colby, William

Price: $3.43 USD

Publisher: Hay House : 2002-10-05

Seller ID: 1401900119-5-14783607

ISBN-13: 9781401900113

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Collectible: Like New

Signed by Author
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A Long Goodbye

By: Colby, William

Price: $3.43 USD

Publisher: Hay House : 2002-10-05

Seller ID: 1401900119-6-15282259

ISBN-13: 9781401900113

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Collectible: Very Good

Signed by Author
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A March of Liberty: A Constitutional History of the United States Volume I: From the Founding to 1890

By: Urofsky, Melvin I.; Finkelman, Paul

Price: $3.55 USD

Publisher: Oxford University Press : 2001-08-16

Seller ID: 0195126351-4-27732810

ISBN-13: 9780195126358

Binding: paperback

Condition: Used: Acceptable

A March of Liberty: A Constitutional History of the United States, 2/e, is a clearly written, comprehensive overview of American constitutional development. Covering the country's history from the founding of the English colonies up through the latest decisions of the Supreme Court, this two-volume work presents the most complete discussion of American constitutional history currently available. Reflecting the latest in contemporary scholarship, the authors successfully blend cases and court doctrines into the larger fabric of American political, economic, and social history. They discuss in d...
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A Matter of Personal Protection: The Weapons and Self Defense Laws of Texas

By: Briggs, Doug

Price: $3.50 USD

Publisher: Beverly Book Co : 1996-01-01

Seller ID: 1881287076-3-26698695

ISBN-13: 9781881287070

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Used: Good

A Modern Introduction to International Law

By: Akehurst, Michael

Price: $3.47 USD

Publisher: George Allen And Unwin : 1987-01-01

Seller ID: 0043410375-4-23410525

ISBN-13: 9780043410370

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Used: Acceptable

A More Perfect Union: Advancing New American Rights

By: Jesse Jackson Jr.; Frank E. Watkins [Contributor]

Price: $3.93 USD

Publisher: Welcome Rain Publishers : 2001-09-24

Seller ID: 156649186X-3-26241041

ISBN-13: 9781566491860

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used: Good

A Murder: From the Chalk Outline to Death Row

By: Fallis, Greg

Price: $4.08 USD

Publisher: M. Evans & Company : 1999-11-08

Seller ID: 0871318881-3-28976483

ISBN-13: 9780871318886

Binding: hardcover

Condition: Used: Good

A Republic, Not an Empire

By: Buchanan, Patrick J.; Buchanan, Patrick J.

Price: $3.47 USD

Publisher: Regnery Publishing : 1999-09-01

Seller ID: 089526272X-3-24180145

ISBN-13: 9780895262721

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used: Good

Now available in paperback. All but predicting the September 11 attack on the World Trade Center, Buchanan examines and critiques America's recent foreign policy and argues for new policies that consider America's interests first.
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AARP Crash Course in Estate Planning: The Essential Guide to Wills, Trusts, and Your Personal Legacy

By: Palermo, Michael T.

Price: $3.48 USD

Publisher: Union Square & Co. : 2004-12-11

Seller ID: 1402718381-3-24627432

ISBN-13: 9781402718380

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Used: Good

Here is the absolutely essential and totally comprehensive guide to wills, trusts, estate planning, and crafting a personal legacy. Scrutinized for accuracy by AARP's legal specialists, this indispensable volume covers every aspect of planning an estate and creating a will. A crash course in one handy volume, the book walks readers through the entire process, from understanding the distinction between probate and nonprobate property to delegating a durable power of attorney, and from resolving possible tax issues ahead of time to safeguarding your assets. In these pages you will find: - compar...
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Accidental Justice: The Dilemmas of Tort Law (Yale Contemporary Law Series)

By: Bell, Professor Peter A.; OConnell, Jeffrey

Price: $3.55 USD

Publisher: Yale University Press : 1997-03-27

Seller ID: 0300062575-4-28261759

ISBN-13: 9780300062571

Binding: hardcover

Condition: Used: Acceptable

The roots of tort law, say the authors of this text, lie in human suffering, maimed bodies, and extinguished lives. They discuss tort law's compensatory and deterrant functions; its delays; fortuity, and high transaction costs; and its role in discouraging harmful activities.
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Advocacy Words: A Thesaurus

By: Drennan, William

Price: $5.04 USD

Publisher: American Bar Association : 2005-10-31

Seller ID: 1590315286-3-28455595

ISBN-13: 9781590315286

Binding: paperback

Condition: Used: Good

All You Need to Know About the Music Business: Revised and Updated for the 21st Century

By: Passman, Donald S.

Price: $3.54 USD

Publisher: Simon & Schuster : 2000-10-03

Seller ID: 0684870649-4-25685460

ISBN-13: 9780684870649

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used: Acceptable

Now in its fourth edition, "All You Need to Know About the Music Business" is universally regarded as the definitive guide to the music industry. Called "the industry bible" by the "Los Angeles Times," this newest edition is filled with vital information on the technological advances that are reshaping the business, and how novices and experts alike should manage such changes. In the music business, the key to success lies in knowing how to protect yourself. To do that, you need the best and most up-to-date advice available. Whether you want a career as a performer, writer, or executive, Donal...
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ALWD Citation Manual: A Professional System of Citation, Second Edition

By: Dickerson, Darby; Dickerson, Darby [Editor]; Association of Legal Writing Directors [Corporate Author];

Price: $3.55 USD

Publisher: Aspen Law & Business : 2002-01-01

Seller ID: 0735536406-3-27059909

ISBN-13: 9780735536401

Binding: paperback

Condition: Used: Good

In its first edition, the Alwd Citation Manual revolutionized the teaching of legal citation and became the most popular new law school book in Aspen history. Now upholding the standard of one consistent system of citation for all forms of Legal Writing, this revised edition offers even more assistance to students and instructors.This remarkable coursebook earned its phenomenal popularity by clarifying and simplifying the citation process: - written, designed, and edited by professionals, the Alwd Citation Manual draws on the expertise of Darby Dickerson, a leading authority on legal citation,...
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America?s Courts and the Criminal Justice System (with CD-ROM and InfoTrac)

By: Neubauer, David W.

Price: $4.95 USD

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing : 2004-05-25

Seller ID: 0534628923-3-26197131

ISBN-13: 9780534628925

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used: Good

Best-selling AMERICA'S COURTS AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM focuses on the dynamics of the court by introducing the concept of the "courthouse workgroup" and the interrelated relationship of the three main actors-judge, prosecutor, and defense attorney-thus illustrating the law in action, not just the theories and facts. Neubauer also uses a myriad of pedagogical devices that bring the court process to life for students, including A Day in Court, Controversy, and Case Close-Up boxes. This text has become the market-leader in large part because of its comprehensive coverage, its focus on the ...
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American Constitutional Interpretation (University Casebook)

By: Murphy, Walter F. [Editor]; Fleming, James E. [Editor]; Barber, Sotirios A. [Editor]; Macedo, Stephen [Editor];

Price: $10.97 USD

Publisher: Foundation Pr : 2003-09-01

Seller ID: 1566629691-4-26349596

ISBN-13: 9781566629690

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used: Acceptable

American Indians, American Justice

By: Deloria Jr., Vine; Lytle, Clifford M.

Price: $4.17 USD

Publisher: University of Texas Press : 1983-10-01

Seller ID: 029273834X-4-26479281

ISBN-13: 9780292738348

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Used: Acceptable

Baffled by the stereotypes presented by Hollywood and much historical fiction, many other Americans find the contemporary American Indian an enigma. Compounding their confusion is the highly publicized struggle of the contemporary Indian for self-determination, lost land, cultural preservation, and fundamental human rights--a struggle dramatized both by public acts of protest and by precedent-setting legal actions. More and more, the battles of American Indians are fought--and won--in the political arena and the courts.American Indians, American Justice explores the complexities of the present...
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American Law and Legal Systems

By: Calvi, James V.; Coleman, Susan

Price: $5.02 USD

Publisher: Prentice Hall : 2003-09-01

Seller ID: 0130993115-4-23214751

ISBN-13: 9780130993113

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Used: Acceptable

For undergraduate-level courses in Introduction to Law and the Judicial Process, in Departments of Political Science, Criminal Justice, and Business.This text presents a clear examination of the philosophy of law within a political, social, and economic framework. Coverage introduces readers to operative legal concepts, everyday law practices, substantive procedures, and the intricacies of the American legal system. Eliminating confusing legalese, the authors skillfully explain the basics--from how a lawsuit is filed to the final appeal--and review English legal roots.
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American Law in the 20th Century

By: Friedman, Lawrence M.

Price: $3.83 USD

Publisher: Yale University Press : 2002-03-01

Seller ID: 0300091370-3-28672435

ISBN-13: 9780300091373

Binding: hardcover

Condition: Used: Good

A history of American law in the 20th century. It describes the explosion of law over the past century into almost every aspect of American life. Since 1900 the centre of legal gravity in the United States has shifted from the state to the federal government, with the creation of agencies and programmes ranging from Social Security to the Securities Exchange Commission to the Food and Drug Administration. Major demographic changes have spurred legal developments in such areas as family law and immigration law. Dramatic advances in technology have placed new demands on the legal system in field...
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An Introduction to International Law (Introduction to Law Series)

By: Janis, Mark W.

Price: $5.57 USD

Publisher: Aspen Law & Business : 2003-02-01

Seller ID: 0735526494-2-19258830

ISBN-13: 9780735526495

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Used: Very Good

Highly regarded for its clear and straightforward presentation of the basics of International Law, this popular paperback familiarizes students with fundamental concepts and issues. Fully revised for its Fourth Edition, An Introduction to International Law remains a concise, yet powerful, teaching tool.
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An Introduction to Legal Reasoning

By: Levi, Edward H.

Price: $4.89 USD

Publisher: University Of Chicago Press : 1962-02-15

Seller ID: 0226474089-11-24213668

ISBN-13: 9780226474083

Binding: Paperback

Condition: New

This volume will be of interest and value to students of logic, ethics, and political philosophy, as well as to members of the legal profession and to everyone concerned with problems of government and jurisprudence. By citing a large number of cases, the author makes his presentation of the processes of judicial interpretation particularly lucid.

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An Introduction to Legal Reasoning (Phoenix Books)

By: Levi, Edward H.

Price: $3.55 USD

Publisher: University Of Chicago Press : 1962-02-15

Seller ID: 0226474089-4-19969739

ISBN-13: 9780226474083

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Used: Acceptable

This volume will be of interest and value to students of logic, ethics, and political philosophy, as well as to members of the legal profession and to everyone concerned with problems of government and jurisprudence. By citing a large number of cases, the author makes his presentation of the processes of judicial interpretation particularly lucid.

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Category: Law