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Gideon's Trumpet
Gideon's Trumpet
by Anthony Lewis
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A history of the landmark case of James Earl Gideon's fight for the right to legal counsel. Notes, table of cases, index. The classic backlist bestseller. More than 800,000 sold since its first pub date of 1964.... (read more)

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Black's Law Pocket Dictionary
Black's Law Pocket Dictionary
by Bryan A Garner
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For the first time, definitions in this edition have been reviewed by a panel of scholars and expert practitioners under a review process similar to that for the other editions of this reference. Definitions of terms and cross-referencing have also been... (read more)

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And Justice for Some: An Expose of the Lawyers and Judges Who Let Dangerous Criminals Go Free
And Justice for Some: An Expose of the Lawyers and Judges Who Let Dangerous Criminals Go Free
by Wendy Murphy
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Murphy, former prosecutor, legal scholar, and victims rights activist, has written a scathing expos of the legal system in which judges and lawyers put criminals rights ahead of victims rights.... (read more)

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Convictions: A Prosecutor's Battles against Mafia Killers, Drug Kingpins, and Enron Thieves
Convictions: A Prosecutor's Battles against Mafia Killers, Drug Kingpins, and Enron Thieves
by John Kroger
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As an Assistant United States Attorney, John Kroger pursued high-profile cases against mafia killers, drug kingpins, and Enron executives. In Convictions, Kroger reveals how to flip a perp, how to conduct a cross, how to work an informant, how to placate... (read more)

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Disorder in the Court: Great Fractured Moments in Courtroom History
Disorder in the Court: Great Fractured Moments in Courtroom History
by Charles M Sevilla
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Sit back and enjoy a collection of verbatim exchanges from the halls of justice, where defendants and plaintiffs, lawyers and witnesses, juries and judges, collide to produce memorably insane comedy. The Court: "The charge here is theft of frozen... (read more)

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The Transformation of American Law, 1870-1960: The Crisis of Legal Orthodoxy
The Transformation of American Law, 1870-1960: The Crisis of Legal Orthodoxy
by Morton J. Horwitz
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In telling its story, Horwitz strikes a balance between a traditional interpretation of history on the one hand, and an approach informed by the latest historical theory on the other. Indeed, Horwitz's rich view of American history-as seen from a variety... (read more)

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Rights Gone Wrong: How Law Corrupts the Struggle for Equality
Rights Gone Wrong: How Law Corrupts the Struggle for Equality
by Richard Thompson Ford
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A New York Times Book Review Notable Book Since the 1960s, ideas developed during the civil rights movement have been astonishingly successful in the fight against overt discrimination. But can they combat the whole spectrum of social injustice... (read more)

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The Whistleblower's Handbook: A Step-By-Step Guide to Doing What's Right and Protecting Yourself
The Whistleblower's Handbook: A Step-By-Step Guide to Doing What's Right and Protecting Yourself
by Stephen Martin Kohn
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From Americas leading whistleblowers attorney—a laymans guide to the legal dos and donts of exposing workplace wrongdoing Do you suspect that your employer is skirting safety or environmental rules, cheating on taxes, violating government... (read more)

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Blacks Law Dictionary 2ND Pocket Edition
Blacks Law Dictionary 2ND Pocket Edition
by Henry Campbel Black
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The Words We Live by: Your Annotated Guide to the Constitution (Stonesong Press Books)
The Words We Live by: Your Annotated Guide to the Constitution (Stonesong Press Books)
by Linda R Monk
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he United States Constitution is the basis for our most fundamental rights as Americans, and is a key element in nearly every major legal and political debate ever argued. But how many of us actually understand the language used by our Founding Fathers... (read more)

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Lazy B: Growing Up on a Cattle Ranch in the American Southwest
Lazy B: Growing Up on a Cattle Ranch in the American Southwest
by Sandra Day O'Connor and H. Alan Day
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Now, for the first time in paperback, here is the remarkable story of Sandra Day OConnors family and early life, her journey to adulthood in the American Southwest that helped make her the woman she is today—the first female justice of the U.S.... (read more)

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Making Our Democracy Work: A Judge's View
Making Our Democracy Work: A Judge's View
by Stephen Breyer
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The Supreme Court is one of the most extraordinary institutions in our system of government. Charged with the responsibility of interpreting the Constitution, the nine unelected justices of the Court have the awesome power to strike down laws enacted by... (read more)

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Basic Concepts of Legal Thought
Basic Concepts of Legal Thought
by George P Fletcher
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In this one-of-a-kind text, George P. Fletcher, a renowned legal theorist, offers a provocative yet accessible overview of the basics of legal thought. The first section of the book is designed to introduce the reader to fundamental concepts such as the... (read more)

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When Courts & Congress Collide: The Struggle for Control of America's Judicial System
When Courts & Congress Collide: The Struggle for Control of America's Judicial System
by Charles Gardne Geyh
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"This is quite simply the best study of judicial independence that I have ever read; it is erudite, historically aware, and politically astute."<BR>-Malcolm M. Feeley, Claire Sanders Clements Dean's Professor, Boalt Hall School of Law, University... (read more)

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Court TV's You Be the Judge: 100 Incredible, Provocative, and Fascinating Real-Life Cases
Court TV's You Be the Judge: 100 Incredible, Provocative, and Fascinating Real-Life Cases
by Patrick J Sauer
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You Be The Judge presents 100 incredible and provocative real-life cases for readers to test their judgements against the actual verdicts.... (read more)

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Renters' Rights: The Basics (Renters' Rights)
Renters' Rights: The Basics (Renters' Rights)
by Janet Portman
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Head off problems with roommates and landlords Is it next to impossible to get the rent out of your roommate each month? Or is your landlord forgetting about the clogged drain he said he'd repair weeks ago? Then it's time to assert your rights Aimed at... (read more)

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The Constitution of the United States of America, with the Bill of Rights and All of the Amendments; The Declaration of Independence; And the Articles
The Constitution of the United States of America, with the Bill of Rights and All of the Amendments; The Declaration of Independence; And the Articles
by Thomas Jefferson
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Collected here in one affordable volume are the most important documents of the United States of America: The Constitution of the United States of America, with the Bill of Rights and all of the Amendments; The Declaration of Independence; and the... (read more)

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The 7 Biggest Mistakes Trustees Make: And How to Avoid Them
The 7 Biggest Mistakes Trustees Make: And How to Avoid Them
by Sandeep Varma
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""Whatever your connection with a trust or an estate plan is, either as a trustee,beneficiary, trust grantor, attorney, or financial advisor, this book opens your eyes wide to the seven mistakes that can sink financial dreams and tear apart a family... (read more)

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Law School: Getting In, Getting Good, Getting the Gold
Law School: Getting In, Getting Good, Getting the Gold
by Thane J Messinger
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Law School presents six major topics in the first year alone, each with dozens of cases and hundreds of additional sources. For most law students, understanding the meaning of even the most simple of legal concepts results in confusion, frustration, and... (read more)

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Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer
Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer
by Peter Elkind
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Peter Elkind presents an in-depth look at the ambitious career and sudden disgrace of former New York governor Eliot Spitzer. The result is a gripping narrative of one man's noble intentions and fatal flaws and the powerful forces that destroyed him.... (read more)

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