We leven in de eeuw van de grondwet. Bijna alle landen ter wereld hebben er tegenwoordig wel een. Een betrekkelijk recent fenomeen trouwens, want driekwart van al die grondwetten is van na 1975. En dat terwijl de wortels ervan net na de landbouwrevolutie liggen, meer dan tienduizend jaar geleden, toen nieuwe sociale organisatie- en leiderschapsvormen opkwamen en ook het recht ontstond als manier om grootschalig samen te kunnen werken met vreemden. In zijn hoorcollege probeert Wim Voermans historisch, biologisch, sociaalpsychologisch, economisch, politiek en juridisch te begrijpen waar dit fenomeen vandaan komt en waarom het juist nu in korte tijd viral is gegaan. Waarom is zo'n oeroud verschijnsel de laatste jaren ineens zo populair en ook nog eens in een tijd waarin we juist een democratische terugval meemaken? Waarom leven wereldwijd meer mensen onder een grondwet dan onder een eigen dak? Waarom hebben meer mensen grondwettelijke rechten dan een dagelijkse warme maaltijd, een smartphone of onderwijs? Wat voor soort rage is dat? Is het een blijvertje? En waarom is onze tweehonderd jaar oude grondwet in Nederland juist geeuwnieuws? Is dat erg? Of juist niet? Voermans verkent deze en andere vragen die samenhangen met de lange geschiedenis en diepe wortels van het verschijnsel grondwet. Inhoud H1. Inleiding op het verhaal van de grondwet H2. Waarom ineens een wereld vol grondwetten? H3. De kern waar grondwetten over gaan H4. De voorlopers van de grondwet H5. De verschillende generaties grondwetten H6. Inhoud en werking van grondwetten

De geschiedenis van de grondwet

Mensen houden van dieren: als gezelschap, om te vertroetelen en om naar te kijken. Maar tevens eten we dieren op, gebruiken we dieren om geld mee te verdienen zetten we dieren in bij werk. Mag dat allemaal zomaar? Of hebben dieren ook rechten? Welke verantwoordelijkheid dragen mensen voor het welzijn van dieren? In dit Elementaire Deeltje gaat Dirk-Jan Verdonk in op heden, verleden en toekomst van de morele positie die aan dieren wordt toegekend in theologie, filosofie, wetenschap, recht en beleid. Dierenrechten biedt daarmee een veelomvattende en prikkelende inleiding op een zeer actuele maar tevens eeuwenoude kwestie.

Elementaire Deeltjes

Dierenrechten

Twintig jaar lang heeft Martin Van Steenbrugge voortvluchtige veroordeelde criminelen opgespoord. Hij deed dat als baas van FAST, het Fugitive Active Search Team van de federale politie. Soms vond hij ze in een duivenlokaal of onder de matras van hun minnares. Vaker leidde de speurtocht naar verre landen waar criminelen zich ten onrechte veilig waanden. In Most Wanted blikt Van Steenbrugge terug op een bewogen carrière die werd afgesloten met de sensationele arrestatie van het duivelskoppel Lacote-Van Acker. Hij neemt de lezer mee op de jacht naar loslopend wild van uiteenlopende pluimage: moordenaars, verkrachters, maffiabazen, gangsters en drugsbaronnen. Er komen pistolen, snelle auto's en helikopters aan te pas, maar de echte wapens van het FAST zijn geduld, discretie en koelbloedigheid. Van Steenbrugge pakt echter niet alleen uit met successen. Hij legt uit waarom de afgeblazen speurtocht naar een van de zelfmoordterroristen van Zaventem hem zwaar op de maag ligt, en waarom hij als eigenzinnige flik voortdurend overhooplag met zijn hiërarchische oversten. Maar deze professionele memoires starten met een eresaluut aan Martin Bloemperk, het alter ego waarmee Van Steenbrugge als undercoveragent bij de gerechtelijke politie in de onderwereld infiltreerde. Most Wanted werd opgetekend door journalist Erik Raspoet. Hij maakt al dertig jaar reportages en interviews voor Knack, De Morgen, Humo en Wilfried Magazine, en publiceerde boeken over diverse onderwerpen zoals Bwana Kitoko, burgemeesters en de missionarissen van Scheut. Misdaadjournalist en televisiepresentator Faroek Özgünes schreef het voorwoord.

Most Wanted

Mensenrechten zijn niet in steen gebeiteld. Ze zijn niet aangeboren en niet onvervreemdbaar. Mensenrechten zijn bedacht en telkens bijgeschaafd door juristen, politici en activisten. Dit Elementaire Deeltje gaat over het ontstaan en de betekenis van mensenrechten en de controverses die ermee gepaard gaan. De auteurs nodigen je ook uit een mening te vormen. Is discriminatie altijd fout? Troeft vrije meningsuiting alles af? Betekent menselijke waardigheid overal hetzelfde?

Mensenrechten

Waarom ligt de macht in het strafrecht bij de overheid en niet bij het slachtoffer? Waarom wordt niet iedereen die de wet overtreedt vervolgd? De auteurs van dit Elementaire Deeltje laten zien welke mogelijkheden het strafrecht heeft én welke beperkingen erin liggen besloten.

Strafrecht

Seriemoordenaars beginnen vaak met een paar vrij willekeurige moorden. Gaandeweg zoeken ze uit aan welke rituelen ze het meeste plezier beleven. Daarna stalken ze hun zorgvuldig uitgekozen slachtoffers of gaan ze ernaar op zoek speciale plekken, waar bijvoorbeeld prostituees of kinderen komen. Elke seriemoordenaar heeft zijn eigen unieke methoden en routines: hij pikt zijn slachtoffers bijvoorbeeld op bij bushaltes, kiest voor vrouwen met lang blond haar, bewaart trofeeën of snijdt zijn slachtoffers in stukken en eet ze op. Die signatuur kan leiden tot een aanhouding. Volg de politie in haar jacht op vier fanatieke seriemoordenaars. De verhalen bevatten gruwelijke details en zijn niet geschikt voor kinderen.

IJskoude seriemoordenaars

IJskoude seriemoordenaars 1 - Moordrituelen

In Laatste man vertelt Stijn Franken, die gedurende zijn carrière onder andere Lucia de Berk, Volkert van der G. en Willem Holleeder bijstond, aan de hand van enkele spraakmakende zaken over zijn ervaringen als strafrechtadvocaat. Via de processen tegen Charles Z. en Kobus L. in de jaren negentig en de gerechtelijke dwalingen uit het begin van deze eeuw, komt hij te spreken over de verharding van het strafrechtklimaat, de toename van het aantal levenslang gestraften en het gevaar dat ontstaat als mensen het vertrouwen in het strafproces verliezen. Ook zijn eigen sterfelijkheid komt aan bod. Een paar jaar geleden kreeg Stijn te horen dat hij ernstig ziek is. Om iets van zijn gedachtengoed te bewaren voor komende generaties heeft hij samen met Miek Smilde, oud-journaliste en schrijfster, zijn verhaal op papier gezet. Laatste man is een boek over het zoeken naar waarheid, de kracht van verhalen en de kloof tussen zij die oordelen en zij die veroordeeld worden.

Laatste man

De moord op advocaat Derk Wiersum op 18 september 2019 in Amsterdam-Buitenveldert sloeg in als een bom. Nooit eerder werd een strafpleiter uit de weg geruimd. De opdracht kwam vermoedelijk van de gewetenloze drugscrimineel Ridouan Taghi. De rechtsstaat is in haar hart geraakt: 18/9 is ons 9/11. Het dodelijke geweld illustreert de extreme verharding in het milieu. Hoe kon de drugsmaffia zo machtig en buitensporig gewelddadig worden? Zijn de advocaten wel tegen de druk opgewassen? Valt het tij nog te keren?

De drugsmaffia dicteert

'Het geluid van de stilte' is het persoonlijke verhaal van strafadvocaat Inez Weski, die op 21 april 2023 werd gearresteerd en naar een onbekende ondergrondse plaats in isolatie werd weggevoerd. Ze leek van de aardbodem verdwenen. Voor het eerst vertelt zij over die tijd in detentie, over de traumatische maar soms ook absurde gebeurtenissen. Haar boek gaat over het eenzame lot van de advocaat. Over misbruik van macht en het opstaan tegen overheersing. Over mededogen en moed, en over hoe zij met de kracht van haar voorouders haar lot als geheimhouder zal blijven dragen. Bevlogen als altijd spreekt Weski over het belang van de rechtsstaat en weet ze dit alles te overleven door haar analytisch vermogen en haar humor.

Het geluid van de stilte

De bestseller De zijderoutes van Peter Frankopan in een nieuw jasje 'Door terug te kijken, ver terug te kijken, houdt Frankopan ons een spiegel voor, die uiteindelijk haarscherp laat zien dat we ons zullen moeten aanpassen – of we nou willen of niet.' VPRO Tegenlicht De zijderoutes is een schitterende verkenning van de elementen die de stuwende kracht waren achter de opkomst en de ondergang van wereldrijken, die de stroom van ideeën en goederen bepaalden en nu een nieuw tijdperk inluiden in de internationale politiek. Het gebied ten oosten van de Middellandse en de Zwarte Zee tot aan de Himalaya, dwars door Centraal-Azië tot diep in China en India, was duizenden jaren het middelpunt van de aarde. Het is de bakermat van onze beschaving, waar meer dan 2500 jaar v.C. metropolen ontstonden als Harappa en Mohenjodaro met een bevolking die in de tienduizenden liep en met straten die waren aangesloten op een geavanceerd rioleringssysteem. Het is ook het gebied van de zijderoutes – handelsroutes maar ook verbindingswegen waarlangs opvattingen, religies, ideeën, cultuur én ziektes zich konden verspreiden. Hier begint Peter Frankopan zijn nieuwe wereldgeschiedenis. Na de eerste zijderoutes ontstonden er andere: de slavenroute, de goudroute, de route naar het zwarte goud. Maar in onze eenentwintigste eeuw zijn nieuwe routes aan het ontstaan die een grote gelijkenis vertonen met die allereerste, die Centraal-Azië doorkruisten. De zijderoutes komen terug! De pers over De zijderoutes: 'Briljante verhaallijnen (...) Een wereldgeschiedenis die het middelpunt van die wereld naar het oosten verplaatst.' The Economist 'Veel boeken beweren "een nieuwe geschiedenis van de wereld" te zijn; dit boek heeft die benaming met recht.' The Times 'Frankopan schreef een erg stimulerend boek, dat tal van nieuwe inzichten biedt en bovendien bijzonder prettig leest.' Historisch Nieuwsblad Peter Frankopan is hoogleraar Wereldgeschiedenis aan Oxford University, waar hij ook Senior Research Fellow is aan Worcester College en directeur van het Centre for Byzantine Research. Hij is de auteur van de bestsellers De eerste kruistocht, De zijderoutes en De nieuwe zijderoutes.

De zijderoutes

Er is een groot verschil tussen moordenaars die één moord plegen, massamoordenaars die veel mensen tegelijk ombrengen en seriemoordenaars die zorgvuldig gekozen slachtoffers volgens een ritueel vermoorden. Een seriemoordenaar is een kille jager die geniet van de jacht, wordt gedreven door een ritueel of een bepaalde fixatie en steeds afhankelijker wordt van de kick die het moorden hem geeft. De Duitser Volker Eckert was bijvoorbeeld geobsedeerd door lang haar bij vrouwen, Jeffrey Dahmer genoot ervan om mensen in stukken te snijden en ze op te eten, Aleksandr Pitsjoesjkin hield van schaken en wilde net zoveel mensen vermoorden als er velden zijn op een schaakbord, en David Berkowitz beweerde dat hij moordde in opdracht van demonen. Deze verhalen beschrijven wat seriemoordenaars drijft en hoe ze te werk gaan. De inhoud is verontrustend en niet geschikt voor kinderen.

IJskoude seriemoordenaars 2 - Verslaafd aan moord

What happens when loneliness engulfs us? How do we manage life when the absence of adequate connections becomes an excruciating hunger? During his extraordinary decades-long career as an attorney, J. W. Freiberg consulted on hundreds of cases involving clients affected by chronic and debilitating loneliness. Here, in four adapted stories from his practice, he reveals how loneliness can impact us in every season of our lives. A fascinating cast of characters emerges: the traumatized teenager forever branded as a sexual predator, the man who spends the prime of his life in solitary confinement in Mao-era China, the truck driver whose self-education isolates him from his community, and the professor at the end of his life who has vast knowledge about the history of love but none to call his own. Told through Freiberg's unique lens of a social psychologist turned lawyer, Four Seasons of Loneliness explores the

Four Seasons of Loneliness: A Lawyer's Case Stories

"Think and Grow Rich" is a personal development and self-help book written by Napoleon Hill, first published in 1937. The book focuses on the concept of using one's thoughts and beliefs to achieve financial success and wealth. It is considered one of the most influential books in the self-improvement genre and has sold millions of copies worldwide. The central theme of "Think and Grow Rich" revolves around the power of the human mind and the role that thoughts and beliefs play in shaping one's reality. Napoleon Hill asserts that by cultivating a strong desire, maintaining a positive mindset, and taking persistent action, individuals can overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. The book explores various principles and strategies for success, including: 1. Definiteness of Purpose: Having a clear, specific goal and a burning desire to achieve it. 2. Faith: Believing in oneself and having faith in one's ability to succeed. 3. Autosuggestion: Repetition of positive affirmations and visualization techniques to reprogram the subconscious mind. 4. Specialized Knowledge: Acquiring specialized knowledge and expertise in a particular field. 5. Imagination: Utilizing the power of imagination to envision success and create innovative solutions. 6. Organized Planning: Developing a well-defined plan of action and surrounding oneself with a team of like-minded individuals. 7. Persistence: Maintaining a steadfast commitment to one's goals and persevering through challenges and setbacks. 8. Mastermind: Collaborating with a group of individuals who share similar goals and aspirations, leveraging collective knowledge and resources. 9. The Subconscious Mind: Harnessing the power of the subconscious mind to attract opportunities and manifest desires. 10. The Sixth Sense: Developing intuition and tapping into higher levels of consciousness to gain insights and make informed decisions. It's important to note that while "Think and Grow Rich" primarily focuses on financial success, many of the principles discussed in the book can be applied to various aspects of life, including relationships, health, and personal growth. However, it's worth mentioning that success is a multi-faceted concept, and financial wealth is just one aspect of it. Different individuals may define success in different ways, and it's essential to align personal goals and values with any pursuit of wealth or achievement.

Think and Grow Rich

In the world of investing, the name Warren Buffett is synonymous with success and prosperity—now you can learn how Warren Buffett did it and how you can, too. Building from the ground up, Buffett chose wisely and picked his stocks with care, in turn amassing the huge fortune for which he is now famous. Mary Buffett, former daughter-in-law of this legendary financial genius and a successful businesswoman in her own right, has teamed up with noted Buffettologist David Clark to create Buffettology, a one-of-a-kind investment guide that explains the winning strategies of the master. -Learn how to approach investing the way Buffett does, based on the authors' firsthand knowledge of the secrets that have made Buffett the world's second wealthiest man -Use Buffett's proven method of investing in stocks that will continue to grow over time -Master the straightforward mathematical equipments that assist Buffett in making investments -Examine the kinds of companies that capture Buffett's interest, and learn how you can use this information to make your own investment choices of the future Complete with profiles of fifty-four "Buffett companies"—companies in which Buffett has invested and which the authors believe he continues to follow—Buffettology can show any investor, from beginner to savvy pro, how to create a profitable portfolio.

Buffettology

How to Win Friends and Influence People' is one of the first best-selling self-help books ever published. Just after publishing, it quickly exploded into an overnight success, eventually selling more than 15 million copies worldwide, and pioneering an entire genre of self-help and personal success books. With an enduring grasp of human nature, it teaches his readers how to handle people without letting them feel manipulated, how to make people feel important without inspiring resentment, how win people over to your point of view without causing offence, and how to make a friend out of just about anyone. Millions of people around the world have improved their lives based on the teachings of Dale Carnegie. This classic book will turn your relationships around and improve your interactions with everyone in your life. Dale Carnegie (1888–1955) was an American writer and lecturer and the developer of famous courses in self-improvement, salesmanship, corporate training, public speaking and interpersonal skills. He was born in an impoverished family in Maryville, Missouri. Carnegie harboured a strong love and passion for public speaking from a very early age and was very proactive in debate in high school. During the early 1930’s, he was renowned and very famous for his books and a radio program. 'When How to Win Friends and Influence People' was published in 1930, it became an instant success and subsequently became one of the biggest bestsellers of all time. Carnegie loved teaching others to climb the pillars of success. His valuable and tested advice was used in many domains and has been the inspiration of many famous people’s success. One of the core ideas in his books is that it is possible to change other people's behavior by changing one's reaction to them.

How to Win Friends and Influence People

Performed by Jonathan Groff, star of the hit Netflix show Mindhunter, and featuring an exclusive conversation between John E. Douglas and Jonathan Groff at the end of the audiobook In The Killer Across the Table, John E. Douglas, the legendary FBI criminal profiler, number-one New York Times bestselling author, and inspiration for Netflix’s Mindhunter delves deep into the lives and crimes of four of the most disturbing and complex predatory killers, offering never-before-revealed details about his profiling process, and divulging the strategies used to help crack some of America’s most challenging cases. The Killer Across the Table is narrated by Jonathan Groff, who plays Holden Ford on Mindhunter, the character inspired by John E. Douglas. The FBI’s pioneer of criminal profiling, former special agent John Douglas, has studied and interviewed many of America’s most notorious killers—including Charles Manson, ”Son of Sam Killer” David Berkowitz and ”BTK Strangler” Dennis Rader—trained FBI agents and investigators around and the world, and helped educate the country about these deadly predators and how they operate, and has become a legend in popular culture, fictionalized in The Silence of the Lambs and the hit television shows Criminal Minds and Mindhunter. Twenty years after his famous memoir, the man who literally wrote the book on FBI criminal profiling opens his case files once again. In this riveting work of true crime, he spotlights four of the most diabolical criminals he’s confronted, interviewed and learned from. Going deep into each man’s life and crimes, he outlines the factors that led them to murder and how he used his interrogation skills to expose their means, motives, and true evil. Like the hit Netflix show, The Killer Across the Table is centered around Douglas’ unique interrogation and profiling process. With his longtime collaborator Mark Olshaker, Douglas recounts the chilling encounters with these four killers as he experienced them—revealing for the first time his profile methods in detail. Going step by step through his interviews, Douglas explains how he connects each killer’s crimes to the specific conversation, and contrasts these encounters with those of other deadly criminals to show what he learns from each one. In the process, he returns to other famous cases, killers and interviews that have shaped his career, describing how the knowledge he gained from those exchanges helped prepare him for these. A glimpse into the mind of a man who has pierced the heart of human darkness, The Killer Across the Table unlocks the ultimate mystery of depravity and the techniques and approaches that have countered evil in the name of justice.

The Killer Across the Table

The No1 Sunday Times BestsellerA Waterstones Best Politics Book 2024A Mail on Sunday ‘Best Holiday Read 2024’ ‘A searing exposé’ Glamour ‘A timely reminder of the dangers posed by men who crave power’ – Observer From New York Times bestseller Maureen Callahan, a fierce, character-driven exposé of the real Kennedy Curse—the family's generations-long legacy of misogyny, murder, and mayhem—and the women who have paid the price for our obsession with Camelot. For decades, the Kennedy name has been synonymous with wealth, power, and—above all else—integrity. But this carefully constructed veneer hides a dark truth: the Kennedy men's legacy of physical and psychological abuse of women, part of a tradition of toxic masculinity that spans generations and has ruined untold lives. Through scandal after scandal, the family and their defenders have managed to keep this shameful story out of the spotlight. Now, in Ask Not, bestselling journalist Maureen Callahan reveals the Kennedys' hidden history of abuse and exploitation, laying bare their rampant misogyny and restoring women to the center of the dynasty's story: from Jacqueline Onassis and Marilyn Monroe to Carolyn Bessette, Mary Richardson, Rosemary Kennedy, and many others whose names aren't nearly as well known – but rightfully should be. Drawing on years of fierce reportage and written in electric prose, Ask Not is a long-overdue reckoning with this fabled American family, showing how the Kennedy myth and their raw political power has enabled the clan's many predators while also silencing generations of traumatized women and girls. At long last, Callahan also redirects the spotlight to the women in the Kennedys' orbit, paying homage to those who freed themselves—and giving voice to the countless others who could not do the same.

Ask Not

‘How to Win Friends and Influence People' is one of the first best-selling self-help books ever published. Just after publishing, it quickly exploded into an overnight success, eventually selling more than 15 million copies worldwide, and pioneering an entire genre of self-help and personal success books. With an enduring grasp of human nature, it teaches his readers how to handle people without letting them feel manipulated, how to make people feel important without inspiring resentment, how win people over to your point of view without causing offence, and how to make a friend out of just about anyone. Millions of people around the world have improved their lives based on the teachings of Dale Carnegie. This classic book will turn your relationships around and improve your interactions with everyone in your life. Dale Carnegie (1888–1955) was an American writer and lecturer and the developer of famous courses in self-improvement, salesmanship, corporate training, public speaking and interpersonal skills. He was born in an impoverished family in Maryville, Missouri. Carnegie harboured a strong love and passion for public speaking from a very early age and was very proactive in debate in high school. During the early 1930’s, he was renowned and very famous for his books and a radio program. 'When How to Win Friends and Influence People' was published in 1930, it became an instant success and subsequently became one of the biggest bestsellers of all time. Carnegie loved teaching others to climb the pillars of success. His valuable and tested advice was used in many domains and has been the inspiration of many famous people’s success. One of the core ideas in his books is that it is possible to change other people's behavior by changing one's reaction to them.

How to Win Friends & Influence People

An anonymous barrister's darkly comic and moving first-hand account of life in the legal system, and how it's failing us all. The Sunday Times number one bestseller. Winner of the Books are My Bag Non-Fiction Award. Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year. Shortlisted for Specsavers Non-Fiction Book of the Year. ‘Eye-opening, funny and horrifying’ – Observer You may not wish to think about it, but one day you or someone you love will almost certainly appear in a criminal courtroom. You might be a juror, a victim, a witness or – perhaps through no fault of your own – a defendant. Whatever your role, you’d expect a fair trial. I’m a barrister. I work in the criminal justice system, and every day I see how fairness is not guaranteed. Too often the system fails those it is meant to protect. The innocent are wronged and the guilty allowed to walk free. In The Secret Barrister: Stories of the Law and How It's Broken I want to share some stories from my daily life to show you how the system is broken, who broke it and why we should start caring before it’s too late. A Sunday Times top ten bestseller for twenty-four weeks. ‘Everyone who has any interest in public life should read it’ – Daily Mail

The Secret Barrister

You loved John Maxwell's best-selling Winning with People, and now you're ready for some specific action steps to build on the knowledge you gained. 25 Ways to Win With People has just what you need! This complementary companion to the full-length book is ideal for a quick refresher course on interpersonal relationships. A small sampling of the twenty-five specific actions listeners can take to build positive, healthy relationships includes: Complimenting People in Front of OthersCreating a Memory and Visiting It OftenEncouraging the Dreams of Others

25 Ways to Win with People

READ BY THE AUTHOR ** A Winner of the Woodland Books of the Year Award ** In a stressful, chaotic world, many of us are turning to nature for a sense of serenity and happiness. While the idea of the wild outdoors is enticing, though, our busy lives and our location can cause us to become detached from nature. Down to the River and Up to the Trees will show you how to connect with the natural world around you, whether you live in the city or the countryside. From getting to know the local wildlife, to foraging and creating naturally-sourced masterpieces, Down to the River is brimming with practical information, intriguing quotes and inspirational ideas. Discover how to carve your own spoon; to be able to tell if the moon is waxing or waning; or try forest bathing (surrounding yourself with trees). Learn how to make yourself at home amongst the animals and plants on your doorstep, in harmony with your surroundings. There is space too for you to record your thoughts and findings, whatever shape they take.

Down to the River and Up to the Trees

The aim of this book is to a launch a polemic for the freedom of the press against all of the attempts to police, defile and sanitise journalism today. Once the media reported the news. Now it makes it. From the phone-hacking scandal to rows about press regulation, super-injunctions, leaks, libel and privacy laws, the power of the Murdoch empire, and the future of the BBC, the media has become the story. The British press is in crisis and under scrutiny as never before. In the fall-out from the phone-hacking scandal one national newspaper has already been closed down and some would like to see others go the same way. However, this book argues that there is not too much media freedom in Britain today, but too little. There are not too few controls and restrictions on what can legitimately be published and broadcast, but too many - both formal and informal. Some newspapers in Britain and elsewhere might be going 'free' in financial terms, under pressure from declining sales and the new online media. But in almost every way that matters, the press is less free - thanks both to external constraints and the internal corrosion of the foundations of good journalism. This book aims to shake up the one-way 'debate' about the freedom of the media. It will argue that the media's standing has been undermined both from without and within, and put the case for standing up both to the censors and to the conformists in all their guises.

Societas

There is No Such Thing as a Free Press

Presented in a clear and concise format that makes  for easy reference and understanding, this revised and updated edition covers  issues that are becoming increasingly important to health professionals,  managers and educators, including proposed changes to the law since Lord Young’s 2010 report Common Sense, Common Safety. Topics include cross infection and the spread of MRSA, greater regulation of health and safety  standards, stress and bullying and the laws relating to notifiable diseases  such as HIV/AIDS. Illustrated with case studies throughout, this  book is designed to provide a clear introduction to the laws relating to  health and safety, case law and statute law, so that the health professional  has a sound understanding of the law.

Legal Aspects Series

Legal Aspects of Health and Safety

Discover the secrets of effective customer interaction and watch your business grow.  Contact, Care, COMMUNICATE contains insights gleaned from over two decades of successful training, research and consultation in the field of customer service.

Contact, Care, COMMUNICATE -- How Interpersonal Skills Are the Foundation of Genuine Customer Service

The video of George Floyd's murder at the hands of police shines a light on the life-threatening issues with the U.S. criminal justice system. In "War On Us: How the War on Drugs and Myths About Addiction Have Created a War on All of Us", attorney and advocate Colleen Cowles uses personal and professional  experience to pull back the curtain to expose this failed system. War on Us shows how we've all become victims of this 'War', including those who've never tried an illegal drug.  From physicians persecuted for providing health care to their patients to parents grieving the loss of their children to overdose or prison -- we're all affected.. Our health, our families, our assets, our safety and our freedom are at risk - regardless of political party affiliation..  One in three adults in the U.S. now has a criminal record. Patients with severe illnesses or chronic pain are denied access to proven pain medications. Over a trillion in taxpayer dollars in the U.S. alone has 'bought' the highest drug use in the world, the highest overdose rates in the world, and the highest incarceration rates in the world,  In 'War on Us', Colleen goes further than concerns about police misconduct, addressing the law and the history that led to devastating results. The book describes the true impact of a 'War' brought about by racism, politics of both parties, economics and myths about addiction.  Most importantly, the book outlines specific ways to end this failed 'War' and details steps to replace it with compassionate, effective policy that protects the public as well as individual rights.  In WAR ON US, Colleen Cowles raises the alarm and offers practical, proven reforms. There are answers, if we have the will to implement change. It's time to end the War on Drugs - and the war on all of us. This book is the roadmap to do just that.

War On Us

Shining a light on the dark history of hangings in Canada. 		Take a journey through notable cases in Canada’s criminal justice history, featuring well-known and some less-well-known figures from the past. You'll meet Arthur Ellis, Canada’s most famous hangman, whose work outfit was a frock coat and striped trousers, often with a flower pinned to his lapel. And you will also encounter other memorable characters, including the man who was hanged twice and the gun-toting bootlegger who was the only woman every executed in Alberta. 		Drop Dead: A Horrible History of Hanging in Canada illustrates how trial, sentencing, and punishment operated in Canada’s first century, and examines the relevance of capital punishment today. Along the way, learn about the mathematics and physics behind hangings, as well as disturbing facts about bungled executions and wrongful convictions.

Drop Dead

The medical profession is justly conservative. Human life should not be considered as the proper material for wild experiments.Conservatism, however, is too often a welcome excuse for lazy minds, loath to adapt themselves to fast changing conditions.Remember the scornful reception which first was accorded to Freud's discoveries in the domain of the unconscious.

Dream Psychology - Psychoanalysis for Beginners - Sigmund Freud

Civil Procedure is a branch or a body of law that sets the rules and the standards for the court to follow in cases of having to adjudicate civil lawsuits. In essence, it is simply a set of rules that tells a certain jury or court how a lawsuit, a case or a disagreement between two opposing parties should be settled or heard of in a court. It details what kind of service, of process is required, the motions that can be applied, the pleadings or the statements that have to be made, or the orders that are allowed in civil cases. Grab The Easy Study Guide now!

Civil Procedure (Blokehead Easy Study Guide)

Tax Strategies: The Essential Guide to All Things Taxes, Learn the Secrets and Expert Tips to Understanding and Filing Your Taxes Like a Pro You must be wondering if there are certain tax strategies that can really save you money. Sometimes, tax rules can be complicated and hard to comprehend that's why most people don't really bother other than the obvious tax deductions. They're okay with just paying their taxes and moving on. But tax planning is absolutely essential for effective financial planning. There are ways to lower down the taxes you are paying. This audiobook will teach you all the valuable information and useful tips on how you can pay lower taxes. You will discover effective strategies on how to minimize your taxes. You will learn how to be efficient with your taxes so that it can lead you to improved cash flow in time. This audiobook will teach you about the following topics: - Individual Tax Saving Ideas - Tax Saving Measures For Business - The Tax Audit - Three Steps to Deal With Your Delinquent Property Taxes - How to Deal With Federal Income Taxes - How to File Income Tax - Income Tax Forms - How to Avail LLC Tax Savings - Benefits of Online Tax Forms Over Traditional Methods - Save on Taxes by Spending Less on Credit - Save on Taxes by Refinancing Your Mortgage - Save on Taxes by Investing in Life Insurance - Save on Taxes: Hot Tips - Saves on Taxes with Tax Deductions - Make Your Personal Finances Work For You Everyone has the option to lower down the taxes they're paying as much as possible. This is why it's important to learn different tax strategies so you would know which one would work for you. If you want to discover more about different strategies that can help lower down your taxes, scroll up and click "add to cart" now.

Tax Strategies: The Essential Guide to All Things Taxes, Learn the Secrets and Expert Tips to Understanding and Filing Your Taxes Like a Pro

The idea that a private enterprise has a social function and some obligations to all stakeholders is not something that has always existed. Concepts like sustainable development and shared value appeared only after a long process of trial and error. Understanding the origins of the theory of corporate social responsibility and its evolution will allow us to be ever closer to solving the mystery of what should be the role of private capital in society. It will also help us determine its importance when facing significant challenges due to government absence or weakness over certain territories.

The role of the CSR policies focused on local content actions in host countries faced with governance gaps and mining operations

Taxes Made Simple: The Ultimate Guide on How to Deal With Taxes For Your Online Business, Learn the Ins and Outs of Paying Taxes for Your Online Business It’s a common misconception that online business owners don’t need to pay taxes. They still have to and if you’re serious about your online business and are in it for the long haul, you should take care of your taxes so it doesn’t become a problem later on. Most online entrepreneurs are confused with the complicated laws and regulations governing sales taxes. Some have the misconception that they have to pay a sales tax in every state. This audiobook will serve as your guide in the realm of taxes when it comes to online businesses. This audiobook will teach you everything you need to know about how to deal with taxes for your online business. This audiobook will discuss the following topics: Basic Things You Need to Know, Paying Online Sales Tax Doesn’t Have to Be Taxing, Do I have to Pay Taxes, eBay and Other Buy and Sell Sidelines, Paying Taxes is Just a Part of Business, Selling on the Internet, Taxes Exist Online, and many many more! It is important to understand your responsibility for sales tax and this will also help your business achieve success. If you want to learn more, scroll up and click “add to cart” now!

Taxes Made Simple: The Ultimate Guide on How to Deal With Taxes For Your Online Business, Learn the Ins and Outs of Paying Taxes for Your Online Business

Essential Tax Knowledge Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Taxes Made Simple and Tax Strategies This bundle will discuss some of the common issues with taxes. Sometimes, tax rules can be complicated and hard to comprehend that's why most people don't really bother other than the obvious tax deductions. They're okay with just paying their taxes and moving on. But tax planning is absolutely essential for effective financial planning. There are ways to lower down the taxes you are paying. If you’re an online entrepreneur, it’s also a common misconception they don’t need to pay taxes. They still have to and if you’re serious about your online business and are in it for the long haul, you should take care of your taxes so it doesn’t become a problem later on. Most online entrepreneurs are confused with the complicated laws and regulations governing sales taxes. This bundle will teach you everything you need to know about taxes and how to lower them down. You will also learn how to deal with taxes for your online business. This 2 in 1 bundle will include the following audiobooks: 1. Taxes Made Simple: The Ultimate Guide on How to Deal With Taxes For Your Online Business, Learn the Ins and Outs of Paying Taxes for Your Online Business 2. Tax Strategies: The Essential Guide to All Things Taxes, Learn the Secrets and Expert Tips to Understanding and Filing Your Taxes Like a Pro Get this Essential Tax Knowledge 2 in 1 Bundle today!

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Lysander Spooner's famous 'An Essay on the Trial by Jury'* Includes a Preface and Introduction to Spooner and his works by author StephenLysander Spooner (1808-1887) was an American political philosopher, staunch abolitionist and pioneering anti-authoritarian whose courage to dispute tyranny and challenge monopoly reverberates to this day.For more than eight hundred years (since Magna Carta, in 1215), there has been no clearer principle of English or American constitutional law, that jury nullification is a vital safeguard for liberty of last resort. This profound, historic essay presents Spooner's case. This volume, it is presumed by the author, gives what will generally be considered satisfactory evidence, though not all the evidence, of what the Common Law trial by jury really is. In a future volume, if it should be called for, it is designed to corroborate the grounds taken in this; give a concise view of the English constitution; show the unconstitutional character of the existing government in England, and the unconstitutional means by which the trial by jury has been broken down in practice; prove that, neither in England nor the United States, have legislatures ever been invested by the people with any authority to impair the powers, change the oaths, or (with few exceptions) abridge the jurisdiction, of juries, or select jurors on any other than Common Law principles; and, consequently, that, in both countries, legislation is still constitutionally subordinate to the discretion and consciences of Common Law juries, in all cases, both civil and criminal, in which juries sit. The same volume will probably also discuss several political and legal questions, which will naturally assume importance if the trial by jury should be reestablished. An outstanding masterpiece that demonstrates cogently that trial by jury was anciently intended as the ultimate check and balance not only on the fair enforcement of positive law, but on the justice of the law itself. Must reading for everyone!

An Essay on the Trial By Jury

The Constitution of the Empire of Japan, known informally as the Meiji Constitution, was the constitution of the Empire of Japan which had the proclamation on February 11, 1889, and had enacted since November 29, 1890 until May 2, 1947. Enacted after the Meiji Restoration in 1868, it provided for a form of mixed constitutional and absolute monarchy, based jointly on the Prussian and British models. In theory, the Emperor of Japan was the supreme leader, and the Cabinet, whose Prime Minister would be elected by a Privy Council, were his followers; in practice, the Emperor was head of state but the Prime Minister was the actual head of government. Under the Meiji Constitution, the Prime Minister and his Cabinet were not necessarily chosen from the elected members of the group. Through the regular procedure for amendment of the Meiji Constitution, it was entirely revised to become the "Postwar Constitution" on November 3, 1946, which has been in force since May 3, 1947. The Meiji Restoration in 1868 provided Japan a form of constitutional monarchy based on the Prusso-German model, in which the Emperor of Japan was an active ruler and wielded considerable political power over foreign policy and diplomacy which was shared with an elected Imperial Diet. The Diet primarily dictated domestic policy matters. After the Meiji Restoration, which restored direct political power to the emperor for the first time in over a millennium, Japan underwent a period of sweeping political and social reform and westernization aimed at strengthening Japan to the level of the nations of the Western world. The immediate consequence of the Constitution was the opening of the first Parliamentary government in Asia. The Meiji Constitution established clear limits on the power of the executive branch and the Emperor. It also created an independent judiciary. Civil rights and civil liberties were guaranteed, though in many cases they were subject to limitation by law. However, it was ambiguous in wording, and in many places self-contradictory. The leaders of the government and the political parties were left with the task of interpretation as to whether the Meiji Constitution could be used to justify authoritarian or liberal-democratic rule. It was the struggle between these tendencies that dominated the government of the Empire of Japan. The Meiji Constitution was used as a model for the 1931 Ethiopian Constitution by the Ethiopian intellectual Tekle Hawariat Tekle Mariyam. This was one of the reasons why the progressive Ethiopian intelligentsia associated with Tekle Hawariat were known as "Japanizers". By the surrender in the World War II on 2 September 1945, the Empire of Japan was deprived of sovereignty by the Allies, and the Meiji Constitution was suspended. During the Occupation of Japan, the Meiji Constitution was replaced by a new document, the postwar Constitution of Japan. This document—officially an amendment to the Meiji Constitution—replaced imperial rule with a form of Western-style liberal democracy.

The Constitution of the Empire of Japan, 1889

Giving people straight welfare would actually shrink the state, since, when welfare is taken away from people who need it, fake jobs have to be manufactured for those same people. Probation officer jobs and intake coordinator jobs have to be "dummied up" as a way of funneling still-needed welfare dollars to them.

Straw Jobs Being Created to Fill in for Techno-obsolete Jobs

Copyright Law: Protecting Authors and Writers is based on an 11-year tour in the seven states of New York and New England that included copyright protection. The tour called the “Professor Lecture Series” included copyright law for publishing, broadcasting, filming, and content creation. A long-term veteran of book publishing, filming, and radio broadcasting, author David K. Ewen, M.Ed. has compiled the methodology that protects authors and writers from copyright infringement due to plagiarism. His experience simplifies necessary elements to put an author in possession of their manuscript prior to any possible plagiarism interference. This formally puts an author’s authenticated ownership prior to falsified plagiarism. David Ewen’s legal experience in copyright law comes from nearly a quarter century of as a professional book publishing executive and noted expert.  David K. Ewen, M.Ed. is an author, speaker, and talk show host on media topics related to digital multimedia technology, entrepreneurial studies, marketing, publicity, and business adventurism. He is the former Executive Director of the New England Publishers Association which was sold and re-founded as the Independent Publishers of New England. David toured the seven states of New England with his "Professor Lecture Series" for 11 years from 2004 to 2015. Since 1998, David has been a radio talk show host, TV producer, filmmaker, and publicity event manager. This branch out to other media formats has made him a subject matter expert on digital multimedia technology. As a touring professor, David K. Ewen, M.Ed. has lectured on a variety of media topics related to digital multimedia technology, entrepreneurial studies, marketing, publicity, and business adventurism. The audiobook is part of the online Professor Lecture Series written and narrated by David K. Ewen, M.Ed. This content is an expanded version of what was presented during David’s tour in the seven states of New York and New England from 2004 to 2015.

Copyright Law: Protecting Authors and Writers

A fierce war rages for your soul. Are you ready for battle? Like it or not, you are at war. You face a powerful enemy out to destroy you. You live on the battlefield, so you can't escape the conflict. It's a spiritual war with crucial consequences in your everyday life, and its outcome will determine your eternal destiny. You must engage the enemy. And, as you fight, you need a manual for spiritual warfare. This guide for spiritual warriors will help you recognize, resist, and overcome the devil's attacks. Part one, "Preparing for Battle", answers these critical questions: - Who is Satan, and what powers does he have? - What are his typical strategies? - Who fights him alongside us in battle? - What spiritual weapons and armor do we possess? - How do we keep the enemy out of our camp? Part Two, "Aids in Battle", provides you with these essential resources: - Teaching about spiritual warfare from scripture and church documents - Scripture verses for battle - Wisdom and inspiration from saints who fought Satan - Prayers for protection, deliverance, and victory - Rosary meditations, hymns, and other devotions for spiritual combat St. Paul urges us to "fight the good fight of the faith" (1 Timothy 6:12). Take this Manual for Spiritual Warfare with you into battle.

Manual for Spiritual Warfare

Many Americans today have lost faith in the U.S. government and see specifically the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as threatening them as opposed to protecting them. Many Americans, the author included, are deeply concerned about potential government overreach and threats to our liberty and freedom, specifically regarding the 1st and 2nd Amendments of the constitution. Unlike the vast majority of those who have lost faith in the government, the author has not, and this report was compiled to help frame the correct conversation, one not driven by political rhetoric or motivated by bureaucratic distortions. The author believes, if we can have this conversation, we can avoid disaster. This Critical Report was compiled from public statements made by government officials, official government documents, outside organizations who are trusted authoritative voices as well as publicly available information, including some leaked information specific to the issue of domestic terrorism and extremism. This report was approved for release by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence with redactions. The views expressed are the author’s own and do not represent those of the US Government.

Inside the FBI’s Domestic Terrorism Strategy

A growing chorus of officials and commentators argues that the Supreme Court has become too political. On this view, the confirmation process is just an exercise in partisan agenda-setting, and the jurists are no more than “politicians in robes”?their ostensibly neutral judicial philosophies mere camouflage for conservative or liberal convictions. Stephen Breyer, drawing upon his experience as a Supreme Court justice, sounds a cautionary note. Mindful of the Court’s history, he suggests that the judiciary’s hard-won authority could be marred by reforms premised on the assumption of ideological bias. Having, as Hamilton observed, “no influence over either the sword or the purse,” the Court earned its authority by making decisions that have, over time, increased the public’s trust. If public trust is now in decline, one part of the solution is to promote better understandings of how the judiciary actually works: how judges adhere to their oaths and how they try to avoid considerations of politics and popularity. Breyer warns that political intervention could itself further erode public trust. Without the public’s trust, the Court would no longer be able to act as a check on the other branches of government or as a guarantor of the rule of law, risking serious harm to our constitutional system.

The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics

Align with Spiritual Values and Live Your Life's Purpose Imagine living in a world in balance, where all beings are in harmony. What if fulfilling your life purpose could help create this? What if living your Dharma could, not only help you express your deepest truth, but also help restore the natural harmony to our planet? This is what Dharma for Awakening and Social Change is all about. This book will allow you to: • Explore an expanded understanding of dharma • Discover deep insights into spiritual awakening • Understand the core issues facing the planet today and how the application of your spiritual values can effect social change. If you wish to live your life in alignment with your spiritual values, fulfill your soul's purpose and live a life in harmony with Dharma and all beings, then Dharma for Awakening and Social Change is the book for you.

Dharma for Awakening and Social Change

The Maritime Labour Convention, authored by the International Labour Organization, serves as a comprehensive framework for establishing fair labor standards in the maritime industry. This pivotal document integrates extensive legal texts into a coherent set of principles aimed at safeguarding the rights of seafarers globally. Written in a clear, precise style, it is both a regulatory instrument and a call to social justice within an often-overlooked sector. The Convention not only addresses working and living conditions on board vessels but also emphasizes the need for compliance and enforcement, reflecting a growing awareness of seafarers' plight and the importance of maritime labor rights in a rapidly evolving global economy. The International Labour Organization, established in 1919, has long been at the forefront of promoting social justice and fair working conditions. Its engagement with maritime labor issues has been crucial in addressing the complexities of globalization, technological advancement, and changing labor practices. The Maritime Labour Convention is a culmination of decades of deliberation, underscored by the ILO's commitment to enhancing the welfare of maritime workers and ensuring that their roles are recognized as integral to international trade. For scholars, policymakers, and advocates alike, the Maritime Labour Convention stands as an essential reference point in the discourse surrounding labor rights. Its thorough examination of seafarers' conditions makes it a vital resource for understanding the dynamics of global labor markets and emphasizing the importance of ethical standards in maritime work. This document is not just a legal framework; it is a clarion call for dignity and respect for all seafarers, and thus, it deserves a place on the bookshelf of anyone invested in maritime policy, labor rights, or social justice.

Maritime Labour Convention

The Constitution of the State of New York, 1821, represents a pivotal moment in American legal and political development, crafted against the backdrop of a young republic grappling with the tenets of democracy and individual rights. This constitution notably reflects the ideals of the Enlightenment, embracing principles such as the separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and civil liberties. Its literary style is characterized by clarity and directness, meticulously delineating the structures of governance and the rights of citizens in a manner that was revolutionary for its time, marking a shift towards a more inclusive democratic framework in a rapidly evolving society. The authorship of this document can be attributed to a convention of delegates influenced by the political climate of post-Revolutionary America, as well as reformist impulses precipitated by the need for adaptability in governance. Notably, this constitution was born out of dissatisfaction with the previous governing documents, symbolizing an era where states sought greater autonomy and representation. The deliberations of these delegates reflect an acute awareness of the failures experienced in earlier governance, directing them towards a more progressive vision shaped by contemporary philosophical currents. I highly recommend the Constitution of the State of New York, 1821, for scholars and enthusiasts alike, as it not only provides foundational legal principles but also offers a window into the aspirations and challenges of early American democracy. This work serves as an indispensable resource for understanding the trajectory of constitutional development, revealing the underlying philosophical and political motives that have shaped the modern governance of New York.

Constitution of the State of New York, 1821

In the pivotal text "Act on Anti-Corruption and the Establishment and Operation of the Anti-Corruption," the Republic of Korea provides an intricate examination of its comprehensive legislative framework aimed at combating corruption. Utilizing a clear and didactic style, the text intricately outlines the laws and operational protocols established to foster transparency and accountability in public service. Contextualized within Korea's ongoing struggle against pervasive malfeasance, this book serves as both a legal manual and a guiding philosophy that emphasizes the significance of ethical governance in a rapidly modernizing society. The authorship reflects the collective commitment of the South Korean government to rectify historical inefficiencies and restore public trust. Influenced by both domestic challenges and international standards, such as the UN Convention Against Corruption, this work is the product of an evolving understanding of governance that seeks to align with global best practices. The collaborative efforts across various governmental agencies underscore a seriousness of purpose informed by widespread public demand for integrity and reform. "Act on Anti-Corruption" is essential reading for policymakers, legal scholars, and citizens alike. It provides critical insights into the mechanisms of accountability and serves as a beacon for those committed to eradicating corruption and fostering good governance. Engaging with this text will equip readers with a deeper understanding of the systemic changes necessary for the establishment of a principled and corruption-free society.

Act on Anti-Corruption and the Establishment and Operation of the Anti-Corruption

In this alarming book, Fox News commentator Judge Napolitano makes the solid case that there is a pernicious and ever-expanding pattern of government abuse in America's criminal justice system, leading him to establish his general creed: "The government is not your friend." As an attorney, a law professor, a commentator, a judge, and now a successful television personality, Judge Napolitano has studied the system inside and out, and his unique voice has resonance and relevance. In this sensational book, Napolitano sets the record straight, speaking frankly from his own experiences and investigation about how government agencies will often arrest without warrant, spy without legal authority, imprison without charge, and kill without cause.

Constitutional Chaos

The "Constitution of the Republic of Kosovo" serves as a crucial legal framework embodying the democratic principles and aspirations of the newly independent state. Drawing upon principles from various constitutional traditions, this document encompasses a balance of governance, the rule of law, fundamental rights, and the promotion of human dignity. The text is crafted with precision, ensuring clarity and comprehensiveness, reflecting the influences of both European legal standards and the unique socio-political context of Kosovo's post-conflict landscape. The Constitutional Commission of the Republic of Kosovo, composed of legal experts and representatives from diverse political backgrounds, undertook the monumental task of drafting this constitution in the wake of Kosovo'Äôs declaration of independence in 2008. Their collaborative effort highlights a commitment to inclusivity and reconciliation among Kosovo'Äôs diverse ethnic groups, demonstrating an awareness of the historical challenges the nation faces. The commission's work was motivated by a desire to establish a strong foundation for democratic governance and social cohesion in a region marked by tumultuous change. This document is essential reading for anyone interested in the dynamics of state-building and constitutional law, particularly in contexts characterized by ethnic diversity and post-conflict recovery. It not only delineates the institutional architecture of Kosovo but also serves as a testament to the resilience of its people and their quest for self-determination. Scholars, policymakers, and students alike will find this constitution an invaluable resource for understanding contemporary governance in Kosovo.

Constitution of the Republic of Kosovo

This comprehensive manual for understanding and preparing for the looming changes to reproductive rights law explains how to get the healthcare you need—by any means necessary. Activist and writer Robin Marty guides listeners through various worst-case scenarios of a post-Roe America and offers ways to fight back, including how to acquire financial support, how to use existing networks and create new ones, and how to, when required, work outside existing legal systems. She details how to plan for your own emergencies, how to start organizing now, what to know about self-managed abortion care with pills and/or herbs, and how to avoid surveillance. The only guidebook of its kind, Handbook for a Post-Roe America includes an extensive, detailed resource guide for all pregnant people (whether cis, trans, or non-binary), listing clinics, action groups, abortion funds, and practical support groups in each state so that, wherever you live, you can get involved. With a newly right-wing Supreme Court and a Republican Senate, Roe is under threat. Robin Marty observes that When we say abortion will be illegal in half the states in the nation, we are no longer talking about some hypothetical future—we are talking about just years down the road. We have to act now to secure what access remains, shore up the networks supporting those who need care, and decide what risks we are willing to take to ensure that any person who wants a termination can still end that pregnancy—with or without the government's permission.

Handbook for a Post-Roe America

In "The Common Law," Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. presents a profound exploration of the evolution of legal principles and their societal implications. Written in a compelling prose style that blends engaging narrative with rigorous intellectual analysis, the book reflects Holmes's belief in the law as a living entity, shaped by customs and social needs rather than merely codified rules. It delves into various aspects of common law, including torts and contracts, while also highlighting the dynamic relationship between law and morality within a historical context. Through incisive arguments and memorable anecdotes, Holmes elucidates the foundational principles that continue to underpin American jurisprudence. Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., an eminent jurist and Supreme Court Justice, was deeply immersed in the intellectual currents of his time, which included pragmatism and utilitarianism. His experiences as a soldier in the Civil War and subsequent career in law inspired his reflections on the nature of justice and legal reasoning. Holmes sought to demystify the law, emphasizing its adaptability and relevance to societal progress, which influenced his landmark decisions on free speech and personal liberty. Readers interested in the intersection of law, philosophy, and social justice will find "The Common Law" an indispensable text. Holmes's articulate prose and insightful analysis offer valuable perspectives on contemporary legal debates, making this work not only a crucial historical document but also a thought-provoking guide for understanding the complex nature of law in society.

The Common Law

The "Constitution of the Irish Free State (Consolidated Text)" serves as a pivotal document in the evolution of modern Irish governance and identity. Crafted in the early 1920s, this constitution reflects both the aspirations and complexities of establishing a new sovereign state in the aftermath of colonial rule. Its literary style is formal and legislative, infused with legal terminology that governs the framework of the state. Contextually, the text emerges from a period of nationalistic fervor and political negotiation, embodying the delicate balance between authority and individual rights that defined a nascent democracy. Written under the aegis of the Oireachtas, the Irish Parliament, this constitution represents the collective efforts of legislators and thinkers influenced by global democratic movements and the struggles for independence. The historical backdrop of the Irish War of Independence and subsequent Civil War undoubtedly shaped the contours of this document, galvanizing a vision of self-governance rooted in both tradition and progressive ideals. Oireachtas, as an institution, played a crucial role in deliberating the terms of governance that would guide the newly founded state. This foundational text is not merely a legal instrument but a testament to the Irish people's resilience and aspiration for self-determination. Scholars, students, and anyone interested in Irish history or constitutional law will find this text indispensable. As it captures the essence of Ireland's journey toward autonomy, reading it offers invaluable insights into the struggles and triumphs that have shaped the Irish identity.

Constitution of the Irish Free State (consolidated text)

Washington Post bestselling presidential historian and former senior White House aide Tevi Troy examines some of the juiciest, nastiest, and most consequential administration struggles in modern American history. In doing so, he not only provides context on the administrations, the players, and their in-fighting but also show how those fights shaped the administrations in question, the presidents’ historical reputations, and the policy landscape of modern America. In showing these fights, the book highlights tough tactics used by sharp-elbowed operatives to prevail in bureaucratic disputes, from leaks to delays in submitting items for review to moving rivals out of cherished office spaces. Fight House also looks at the presidents’ role in all of this and questions long-standing assumptions about whether creative tension is really the best method of governing. Troy employs both his historical knowledge as well as his own high-level White House experience to inform his recommendations for the best ways to staff and organize a White House to ensure the best results for the president—and the American people. Part riveting interpersonal history, part case study, and part analysis of the commanders in chief and their teams, Fight House is essential listening for students of the presidency and of the nation as a whole.

Fight House

The "Constitution of Palestine" serves as a pivotal document representing the aspirations of a nation striving for self-determination and sovereignty. Its content outlines the principles of governance, human rights, and the rule of law, reflecting a blend of modern legal frameworks and traditional cultural values. Crafted in a unique literary style that balances formal legal language with clear, accessible prose, the constitution underscores the complexities of nation-building amidst ongoing political strife and fragmentation. Contextually, it emerges from a history of struggle for identity and statehood, capturing the ideological underpinnings of the Palestinian national movement. The Palestinian National Authority, formed in the aftermath of the Oslo Accords, has sought not only to create governing structures but also to foster legitimacy and unity among Palestinians. This constitution is a product of collective aspirations, shaped by historical grievances and social dynamics unique to the Palestinian experience. The effort to draft such a constitution reflects the Authority's commitment to democratic principles and inclusive governance in a region marked by conflict and change. I highly recommend the "Constitution of Palestine" to scholars, political scientists, and anyone interested in the dynamics of international law, human rights, and Middle Eastern studies. This document is essential for understanding not just the mechanics of Palestinian governance, but also the broader implications for peace and justice in a region long troubled by division and unrest.

Constitution of Palestine

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