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A peaceful summer night is shattered by gunfire as an unseen assailant tries to murder police officer John Busby. Though horribly wounded, Busby survives. But the perpetrator remains at large, meaning neither Busby, nor his wife, nor their three children are safe. In separate chapters John and his daughter, Cylin, who was nine at the time, recount the story of that year. John writes graphically, and movingly, of his wounds, his pain, his multiple surgeries, and his rage.

This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great - the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction listeners and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. This volume features Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latina Supreme Court Justice.

What does a state governor do? Learn about the duties of a state governor, who can be a state governor, where they work, and how state governors are elected.

What is an election? Learn about elections and why it is important that people vote. Descriptive main text, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to support understanding.

Questo testo affronta i temi che da sempre attraggono e tormentano i giuristi. Come rappresentare e spiegare il concetto di diritto, la nozione della giustizia e l'istituzione dello Stato? Lo sguardo critico e lucido di Nicolás Gómez Dávila conduce il lettore all'interno di un percorso storico e speculativo, fino a tracciare una nuova mappa del giuridico, quanto mai ricca di fascino.

Dive into a comprehensive preparation experience with the audiobook study guide for the LSAT (Law School Admission Test). Perfectly crafted by the Davidson’s for today's busy pre-law candidates, this guide transforms your daily commute, workout routine, or chore time into productive study sessions.

President John F. Kennedy was a popular president. On November 22, 1963, he waved to excited crowds from the back of a car as it wound through the streets of Dallas, Texas. Suddenly, gunshots rang out. The president had been shot! He died shortly after. The country had lost its leader.

Note: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. Are you emotionally healthy? Are people often manipulating you? Best-selling author Robert Greene dives deep into the laws that control human nature, exposing the darkness and the light that is within each our souls. A truly riveting listen! This ZIP Reads summary includes: a synopsis of the original book; a detailed explanation of all 18 laws of human nature; key takeaways from each chapter; and more!

On November 24, 1971, an unidentified man hijacked an airplane that was flying from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington. He demanded $200,000 and told a flight attendant that he had weapons. After stopping in Seattle, the hijacker was given the money and he released the attendants. But he demanded that the pilots stay on-board, refuel, and fly him to Mexico City. Just thirty minutes after the plane took off, the man jumped out of the aircraft and parachuted away...never to be seen or heard from again. Did he escape with the money? Did he even survive the jump?

This stand-alone lesson introduces the student to the essentials in the Use of Force. Example laws from multiple states are referenced throughout the lecture. Verbal deflection and de-escalation techniques are always the first line of defense and the use of physical force is a measure of last resort. A force-on-force encounter does not end when the act of violence ceases. The psychological impact of a physical attack can last a lifetime.

Vaunda Micheaux Nelson received the Coretta Scott King Award for her children’s book Almost to Freedom. Here she relays the extraordinary story of Bass Reeves, a lawman in the Old West who escaped slavery to become one of the most successful U.S. Marshals in history.

What does a jury do? Discover how a jury forms, its duties, and its importance in the court system. Descriptive main text, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to support understanding.

In The Lawyer Bubble, Steven J. Harper reveals how a culture of short-term thinking has blinded some of the nation’s finest minds to the long-run implications of their actions. Law school deans have ceded independent judgment in the quest to maximize immediate results. Senior partners in the nation’s large law firms have focused on current profits and individual wealth at great cost to their institutions. Yet, wiser decisions can take the profession to a better place.

How does the U.S. House of Representatives work? Discover who can be a representative, what they do, where they work, and more.

This audiobook will let you learn and review the core elements of federal evidence rules which apply in most states and local districts as well. Morton covers the 11 important areas: General Provisions, Judicial Notice, Presumptions, Relevancy, Privileges, Witnesses, Opinions & Expert Testimony, Hearsay, Authentication & Identification, Contents of WritingRecordingsPhotos & Miscellaneous Rules. A must listen for every law student, lawyer, and people interested in the law or involved in legal cases.

In 1985, Anthony Ray Hinton was arrested and charged with two counts of capital murder in Alabama. Stunned, confused, and only 29 years old, Hinton knew that it was a case of mistaken identity and believed that the truth would prove his innocence and ultimately set him free. But with a criminal justice system with the cards stacked against Black men, Hinton was sentenced to death. He resolved not only to survive, but find a way to live on Death Row. The Sun Does Shine is an extraordinary testament to the power of hope sustained through the darkest times.

Learn from this proven how-to guide to gain points on the LSAT - quick! It's simple, concise, and teaches you the fundamentals on how to think before stepping into a test prep course or taking the LSAT. It's the ultimate primer: it's necessary. Caution: If you're scoring above a 150, then this book is not for you! Now is the best time to apply to law school: applications are down, and schools want you. Let LSAT Necessary be your first step to success.

Financial laws and rules govern what financial institutions such as banks, brokers, and investment companies can do. These rules are generally put into effect by government regulators or international groups to protect investors, maintain orderly markets, and promote financial stability. Knowing financial law is crucial to appreciating the creation and formation of banking and financial regulation, as well as the legal framework for finance generally.

Learn everything you need to know to get into law school. This re-written and completely updated version of the bestselling law school admission guide, first published in 2009, provides detailed information on how to present yourself in the law school application process.

Robbery, smuggling, gambling - gangsters did it all. Find out the true stories of the United States' most feared hoodlums and mob bosses. Learn how a two-bit car thief built a criminal empire - and how the mob's top man wound up in prison.