Law

The Man Versus the State

by Herbert Spencer

Spencer had caught a vision of what might be in store for mankind if its potential were free to realize itself.

— Edmund A. Opitz, The Freeman

This volume contains the four essays that Spencer published as...

The Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy

by William Paley

This classic work by William Paley was one of the most popular books in England and America in the early nineteenth century. Its significance lies in the fact that it marks an important point at which eighteenth...

Popular Government

by Sir Henry Sumner Henry Sumner Maine

Sir Henry Sumner Maine was one of the great intellects of the Victorian era. In Popular Government he examines the political institutions of men. He saw that popular governments, unless they are founded upon...

More Forensics and Fiction: Crime Writers Morbidly Curious Questions Expertly Answered

by D. P. P. Lyle

This compilation of medical and forensic science questions from crime writers around the world provides insight into medical and forensic science as well as a glimpse into the writer’s creative mind. How do...

Labor Law for the Rank & Filer: Building Solidarity While Staying Clear of the Law

by Daniel Gross & Staughton Lynd

Blending cutting-edge legal strategies for winning justice at work with a theory of dramatic, bottom-up social change, this practical guide to workers’ rights aims to make work better while reinvigorating...

The Handy Law Answer Book

by David L. L., Jr. Hudson

Combining practical legal tips with an exhaustive review of the law in the United States, this comprehensive reference answers more than 1,200 questions ranging from Where did the word tort come from? and How...

The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book

by David L. L. Hudson

From the origins of the court to modern practical matters—including the federal judiciary system, the Supreme Court’s session schedule, and the argument, decision, and appeal process—this resource provides...

Rescuing Regina: The Battle to Save a Friend from Deportation and Death

by Josephe Marie Marie Flynn & Helen Prejean

A decade after fleeing the Congo for the United States, having endured rape, imprisonment, and torture in her homeland, Regina Bakala found herself locked in a U.S. prison facing deportation to almost certain...

Arrested: What to Do When Your Loved One's in Jail

by Wes Denham

Whether a defendant is charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct or first-degree murder, this is an indispensable guide for those who want to support family members, partners, or friends facing criminal charges....

The Framing of Mumia Abu-Jamal

by J. Patrick Patrick O'Connor

Mumia Abu-Jamal—the most famous death-row inmate in the United States—was sentenced to death in 1982 for allegedly killing police officer Daniel Faulkner. Using the preponderance of evidence to establish that...

Arrest-Proof Yourself: An Ex-Cop Reveals How Easy It Is for Anyone to Get Arrested, How Even a Single Arrest Could Ruin Your Life, and What to Do If t

by Dale C. C. Carson & Wes Denham

This essential “how not to” guide explains how to act and what to say in the presence of police to minimize the chances of being arrested and to avoid add-on charges—which can often lead to permanent disqualification...

Tug of War: A Judge's Verdict on Separation, Custody Battles, and the Bitter Realities of Family Court

by Harvey Brownstone

Explaining complex family law concepts and procedures in a jargon-free style, this resource includes detailed information on how family court works, offers easily understandable case examples, and describes...

The Articulate Attorney: Public Speaking for Corporate Lawyers

by Brian K. K. Johnson & Marsha Hunter

Designed to assist college law students as well as senior partners, this illustrated how-to guide teaches corporate lawyers how to speak persuasively while thinking on their feet and polish their personal...

The Articulate Advocate: New Techniques of Persuasion for Trial Lawyers

by Brian K. K. Johnson & Marsha Hunter

Unlike other trial advocacy books that teach what to say and do in the courtroom, this reference teaches how to say and do it. Based on 25 years of experience from coaching practitioners, this handbook reveals...

Growing Cooler: The Evidence on Urban Development and Climate Change

by Reid Ewing, Keith Bartholomew & Steve Winkelman

Based on a comprehensive study review by leading urban planning researchers, this investigative document demonstrates how urban development is both a key contributor to climate change and an essential factor...

Raupatu: The Confiscation of Maori Land

by Richard Boast & Richard S. S. Hill

A groundbreaking collection of essays by leading academics and intellectuals, this record examines the confiscation of Maori land in 19th-century New Zealand and the broader imperial context. Based on a 2008...

Compromised Jurisprudence: Native Title Cases Since Mabo

by Lisa Strelein

The effects of the evolution of native title on Australian jurisprudence are carefully examined in this updated chronicle that covers everything from the original decision Mabo v Queensland [No.2] to the significant...

Making Space Happen: Private Space Ventures and the Visionaries Behind Them

by Paula Berinstein & Dr. Fiorella Terenzi

Most Americans equate space exploration with NASA, but the general public is largely unaware that hundreds of passionate individuals and private organizations are working to allow ordinary people the opportunity...

The Force: Living Safely in a World of Electromagnetic Pollution

by Lyn McLean

Examining research from around the world, this analysis explains how and why electropollution is among the most important health issues of our time. Technology’s health implications are exposed as this account...

The Quest for Justice

by Ken Crispin

Enlightening and thought-provoking, this volume considers the strengths and weaknesses of the Australian legal system with clarity and compassion. A definitive guide to the justice system, this account answers...