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How did the son of a laundress for local brothels end up one of America’s most powerful politicians and the Senate’s most bare-knuckled Democrat? Political journalist Jon Ralston gives us the first full biography of Harry Reid, the five-time Senator from Nevada whose ruthlessness and...

Six Degrees of Corruption - The Fleecing of a City is a whistleblower true crime investigation that exposes how a forged police certification in Methuen, Massachusetts, spiraled into one of the most disturbing municipal scandals in recent American history. The book peels back the layers of deception, failed oversight, and political protectionism that allowed corruption to flourish unchecked.

Dans la soirée du 16 octobre 1998, le dictateur chilien Augusto Pinochet est arrêté dans une clinique de Londres. Après un règne brutal marqué par des assassinats, des disparitions et des tortures dans le centre de détention et d'interrogatoire situé au « 38, rue de Londres », à...

This primer on legal reasoning is aimed at law students and upper-level undergraduates. But it is also an original exposition of basic legal concepts that scholars and lawyers will find stimulating. It covers such topics as rules, precedent, authority, analogical reasoning, the common law, statutory interpretation, legal realism, judicial opinions, legal facts, and burden of proof.

Drawing upon the timeless wisdom of Thomas Aquinas, The Natural Law offers clear insights into perplexing ethical dilemmas. The compelling conclusions of Aquinas emerge through a critical examination of contemporary ethical frameworks, including moral relativism, utilitarianism, and Machiavellian politics. In part one, which elucidates the core principles of natural law ethics, the listener will discover fundamental truths underpinning the concepts of right and wrong, which are rooted in the very fabric of our humanity.

In this thoughtful and candid memoir, former Deputy U.S. Attorney General Larry D. Thompson explores the big questions of his life and career, from his childhood in Hannibal, Missouri to his time advising the nation's most powerful figures in government and business leadership.

“As gripping and important as Patrick Radden Keefe’s Empire of Pain and Gardiner Harris’ No More Tears, The Pain Brokers is a righteous bolt of reportage worthy of acclaim.” —Booklist, starred review Selling the Dream meets Empire of Pain in this shocking, never-told-before story of...

"El Sistema de Asilo en los Estados Unidos" es una guía clara, completa y accesible para quienes buscan protección en EE. UU. frente a la persecución y el peligro en sus países de origen.

The story they have chosen to tell is wrong. It is time to tell a better story. Thus begins Keith Richotte's playful, unconventional look at Native American and Supreme Court history. When the Supreme Court first embraced plenary power in the 1880s, it did not bother to seek any legal justification for the decision—it was simply rooted in racist ideas about tribal nations. By the 21st century, however, the Supreme Court was telling a different story, with opinions crediting the U.S. Constitution as the explicit source of federal plenary power.

In an era of global uncertainty, one forgotten strategy could shift the tides. Modern Privateering makes a bold case for the revival of a centuries-old tool: privateering. Once dismissed as a relic of the Age of Sail, it’s now reimagined as a cost-effective, legally sanctioned means to degrade enemy power, deter aggression, and defend freedom on the seas. Whether facing authoritarian regimes, pirates, or transnational criminals, this strategic handbook lays out how privateering could: *Impose steep economic costs on U.S. adversaries.

You don’t need a finance degree. You don’t need a huge budget. You just need a plan—and the courage to take the first step. Inside, you’ll discover two complete guides packed with proven strategies, real-world examples, and clear, actionable steps. Whether your goal is to flip properties for quick profits, grow a portfolio of rental homes, or generate steady passive income that works for you (not the other way around), this bundle will show you exactly how to do it.

Whether grappling with modest or extensive assets, The Complete Book of Wills, Estates & Trusts has long been the indispensable guide for protecting an estate for loved ones. In this completely revised fourth edition, updated to cover the latest changes in estate law, attorneys Alexander A. Bove, Jr., and Melissa Langa synthesize their decades of field and classroom experience into honest, clear, and entertaining explanations of a host of complex legal topics.

The Zen Lobbyist offers a refreshing take on healthcare reform, blending personal wellness practices with systemic change. Gary Jacobs recounts his path from healthcare entrepreneur to advocate, drawing on experiences with meditation, yoga, and mindfulness to shape his unique approach to policy.

A tyrannical HOA can impact your sense of safety and community, your finances, and even your property value. Faced with a living nightmare, you have a choice: roll over and let your HOA win, or arm yourself with knowledge and prepare for war. Bad HOA is a strategic guide to fighting unscrupulous HOAs. Empower yourself to reclaim your rights as a homeowner. Learn how to identify corrupt boards, leverage self-guided resolution tactics, and present your case successfully when court intervention becomes inevitable.

Cold Cases: A True Crime Collection features case file facts, fascinating details, and chilling testimonies of the world's most famous cold cases. Written for true crime junkies and armchair detectives, this book delves into the investigations of JonBenét Ramsey, the Black Dahlia, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum theft, the Cleveland Torso Murders, and more.

Este curso desvenda as raízes das desigualdades sociais e econômicas, focando na questão da “meritocracia hereditária” e nos mecanismos que permitem a reprodução de vantagens entre gerações. Através de uma abordagem teórica e prática, os participantes serão guiados por uma análise aprofundada de como o capital social, cultural e econômico é transferido, cristalizando barreiras e limitando oportunidades. O curso questiona o ideal de meritocracia em contextos de desigualdade e provoca reflexões sobre políticas capazes de promover maior mobilidade social e justiça.

Trust. Integrity. Accountability. These three words define every great leader, advisor, and professional, and they all begin with one powerful concept: Fiduciary Duty. We explore one of the most powerful and far-reaching principles in law, governance, and professional ethics — the fiduciary obligation.

Master Option Trades combines the best lessons from J. Wood’s two bestselling guides—Options Trading for Beginners and Generate Weekly Income from Options—into a clear, step-by-step blueprint for smarter, safer trading.

If you work with the Department of Defense, this audiobook is your essential roadmap to CMMC compliance. It explains the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) in plain English, breaking down the complex rules that every defense contractor, subcontractor, managed service provider (MSP), managed security service provider (MSSP), and compliance professional needs to understand.

يرسم هذا الكتابُ النابضُ بالحيويَّة، والرائعُ في سردياته وتحليلاته المُتقَنة والموثَّقة، المراحلَ التي جرى عبر تواليها المُثير تشكيلُ صُعود العالَم الحديث. ويروي كيف تزامَنَ ذلك وترابطَ بِنيويّاً مع ظهور الدَّساتير المكتوبة وانتشارها، وتوالي الحروب الموسَّعة والهجينة، وصراع القوى الكبرى على امتداد قارَّات العالَم الحديث، عبر القرون الثلاثة الماضية الحافلة بالأحداث. ويلمس القارئُ بين فقراته كيف يتضافر الأسلوبُ البياني للمؤلِّفة بسردياته المُحكمة، مع الرُّسوم الرائعة المُضافة إليه، ليجعل منه عملاً تاريخيّاً ممتعاً، تتفاعل فيه نُخبة مُبهرة من الحروب التأسيسيَّة الفاصلة والقادة الأقوياء والمُشرِّعين ذوي البصيرة والثُّوار المُخلِصين لقضايا أوطانهم وشعوبهم؛ فيعيد سردَ قصَّةِ نشوءِ الحُكم الدُّستوري، وتطوُّر الأفكار حول معنى الحداثة وما تحمِله من جَوهر