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And justice for all: the legal rights of young people
Par Sandra Nunez. 1997
Explores several legal issues, including First Amendment protections, right to privacy, labor laws, and discrimination, as they relate to young…
people. Presents case histories and events that compelled courts and legislatures to reexamine the prerogatives and protections of the youth in America. For senior high and older readersBeyond the grave: the right way and the wrong way of leaving money to your children (and others)
Par Gerald Condon. 2001
Two attorneys, father and son, discuss the emotional and psychological aspects of inheritance and family conflicts that can arise. Includes…
information on living trusts, wills, avoiding probate, the IRS, grandchildren, disabled children, second spouses, pets, and more. 2001Law 101: everything you need to know about the American legal system
Par Jay Feinman. 2000
A law professor provides an overview of information typically taught in the first year of law school. Using well-known cases…
to illustrate his points, Feinman discusses constitutional law; the litigation process; personal injury and tort law; contract, criminal, and property law; and more. 2000The excuse factory: how employment law is paralyzing the American workplace
Par Walter Olson. 1997
Cites negative impacts of employment legislation, including laws regarding affirmative action, sex and age discrimination, various forms of harassment, and…
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Argues that the ADA has actually harmed severely disabled workers in their search for jobs commensurate with their skills. 1997Epperson v. Arkansas: the evolution/creationism debate
Par Jonathan Thorndike. 1999
Examines the 1968 Supreme Court case that dealt with the question of whether teaching creationism rather than evolution in Arkansas…
schools was acceptable. Also discusses the history and theories behind the conflict. For junior and senior high readers. 1999A trial by jury
Par D. Burnett. 2001
An academic historian recounts his personal experiences as jury foreman in the murder trial of a male prostitute. Details of…
the crime provide necessary background to the sequestered jury's heated discussions during the intense sixty-six hours leading to a verdict. Reveals difficulties inherent in the American legal system. Some descriptions of sex. 2001Essays by academics, historians, social critics, a Chicago congressman, and a former New York City police detective place corruption and…
brutality in intellectual and historical context. Explains how such activities have influenced America's culture. Details numerous incidents perpetrated primarily against African Americans. 2000Brown v. Board of Education: equal schooling for all
Par Harvey Fireside. 1994
Discusses the 1954 Supreme Court case that dealt with school segregation and ended the policy of maintaining separate institutions by…
race. Discusses the historical background, conditions in Kansas that prompted the legal challenge, and the nationwide impact of the decision. For junior and senior high readers. 1994The American Bar Association guide to home ownership: the complete and easy guide to all the law every home owner should know
Par American Bar Association. 1995
Explanation of the legal framework of rights and duties associated with home ownership. Discusses forms of ownership, deeds, titles, insurance,…
taxes, and the financial side of owning a home. Gives tips on avoiding liability, remodeling without getting swindled, and resolving problems with neighbors. Addresses special concerns of aging home ownersThe American Bar Association guide to wills and estates: everything you need to know about wills, trusts, estates, and taxes
Par American Bar Association. 1995
Explains that a person's estate consists of real estate, tangible personal property such as cars and furniture, and intangible property…
such as pensions, bank accounts, and insurance. Guidelines for estate planning include information on wills, trusts, and living wills and cover common estate-planning situationsThe rights of older persons (American Civil Liberties Union handbook)
Par Robert Brown. 1989
Published in cooperation with the American Civil Liberties Union, this guide sets forth the rights of older persons under the…
laws in force in 1989. The author notes that laws change rapidly and indicates which ones undergo frequent changes. Divided into three sections, the topics cover the right to an adequate income, the right to health care, and the right to freedom from restraints on life, liberty, and propertyIn defense of American liberties: a history of the ACLU
Par Samuel Walker. 1990
The author is a professor of criminal justice and a member of the board of directors of the American Civil…
Liberties Union (ACLU). Begun after World War I to protect freedom of speech, the ACLU has fought for desegregation of the armed forces, opposed the House Un-American Activities Committee and McCarthyism, and taken on other Constitutional issuesA Digest of legislation relating to travel with dog guides
Par Inc Eye. 1987
A digest of statutes from the fifty states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the provinces of Canada on…
the legal rights of blind persons who use dog guides. Seventh editionThe law (in plain English) for writers
Par Leonard DuBoff. 1987
Guide to legal matters of special concern to writers. Included are chapters on taxes, contracts, finding and dealing with publishers…
and agents, copyright law, libel, and estate planning. Also includes lists of organizations that offer help, and commonly used legal and publishing termsThe Violence Project: how to stop a mass shooting epidemic
Par Jillian Peterson. 2021
The criminal law handbook: know your rights, survive the system
Par Paul Bergman. 2000
"The criminal justice system is complicated. Understand it and your rights. This book demystifies the complex rules and procedures of…
criminal law. It explains how the system works, why police, lawyers, and judges do what they do, and what suspects, defendants, and prisoners can expect. It also provides critical information on working with a lawyer. In plain English, The Criminal Law Handbook covers: search and seizure; arrest, booking, and bail; Miranda rights; arraignment; plea bargains; trials; sentencing; common defenses; working with defense attorneys; constitutional rights; juvenile court; legal terms and definitions; appeals; public defenders; victims' rights. The 17th edition is completely updated, covering the latest in criminal law, including U.S. Supreme Court cases." -- Provided by publisherSupreme power: Franklin Roosevelt vs. the Supreme Court
Par Jeff Shesol. 2010
Beginning in 1935, a series of devastating decisions by a conservative majority Supreme Court left much of FDR's agenda in…
ruins. The pillars of the New Deal fell in short succession and democracy itself stood on trial. In February 1937, Roosevelt struck back with an audacious plan to expand the Court to fifteen justices and to "pack" the new seats with people who shared his belief in a "living" Constitution. AdultFly, Colton, fly: the true story of the Barefoot Bandit
Par Jackson Holtz. 2011
Colton Harris-Moore was arrested for the first time when he was ten years old. By the time he was 19,…
he had committed countless burglaries in the San Juan Islands, gone cross country in stolen cars, and crashed the third plane he stole in the Bahamas. Adult. UnratedCurious cases: hijinks, heists, mysteries, and more
Par Rebecca Valley. 2022
"Introduce middle-grade readers to the intriguing and exciting history of true crime, including capers, stories, unsolved crimes, daring escapes, famous…
art heists, and much more, in this first-ever true crime book specifically for kids. True crime is a genre that captures readers of all ages, but oftentimes the stories are too intense-even for kids who love spooky books and movies. |Curious Cases: True Crime for Kids| presents a slew of fascinating stories that are all age-appropriate, including: the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum theft, the cold case of D. B. Cooper, the disappearance of Masterpiece the poodle, two brothers' cunning escape from Alcatraz, Sherlock Holmes and the fairy photographs, real-life Ghostbusters, and much more! Plus, kids will love the breakdowns of some of the most iconic pop culture detectives and mystery writers like Agatha Christie. The book even includes some fun forensic science activities that kids can do at home to help them better understand how evidence is found and how mysteries can be solved." -- Provided by publisherBound to die: The True Story Of Florida Serial Killer Bobby Joe Long
Par Anna Flowers. 1995
"Tortured and bound with ropes, these young victims did not stand a chance. Then one girl got away... "Bound to…
Die" is the true crime story of Florida serial killer Bobby Joe Long, who was convicted of the heinous murders of nine women in 1984 in Florida's Tampa Bay area. The first body of 19-year-old disco dancer Lana Long was found in a field on Mother's Day. Six months later, the bloody rampage ended when the ninth victim was discovered. All had been tortured with ropes and savagely beaten and raped. The killer's confession of his crimes is haunting. The vividly rendered results of his historical trials and appeals are equally shocking. This well written book is an accurate chronicling of an infamous part of Florida history, brought up to date in this Revised Edition. A best seller when first published by Kensington, NY, it was a national book club selection. Three recent television documentaries with the author's participation have been produced on this case and can be seen on Investigation Discovery and other television channels." -- Dust jacket