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In Get Off My Neck, Debbie Hines draws on her unique perspective as a trial lawyer, former Baltimore prosecutor, and assistant attorney general for the State of Maryland to argue that US prosecutors, as the most powerful players in the criminal justice system, systematically target and criminalize Black people. Hines describes her disillusionment as a young Black woman who initially entered the profession with the goal of helping victims of crimes, only to discover herself aiding and abetting a system that prizes plea bargaining, speedy conviction, and excessive punishment above all else.

Noted tax expert and award-winning finance author Eva Rosenberg presents one of the first guides to Trump's newly enacted tax plan, providing individual taxpayers with a road map to making the most out of this historic tax reform. The first part of her book provides a plain English overview of what's new and how it will affect individual taxpayers, as well as the larger goals of tax reform. The second part features nearly 300 tax tips that provide specific instructions on how to take advantage of the new tax law.

Religious traditions in the United States are characterized by ongoing tension between assimilation to the broader culture and defiant rejection of cultural incursions. However, legal theorist and Catholic theologian Cathleen Kaveny contends there is a third possibility - a culture of engagement - that accommodates and respects tradition. It also recognizes the need to interact with culture to remain relevant and to offer critiques of social, political, legal, and economic practices.

Law has played a central role in American history. From colonial times to the present, law has not just reflected the changing society in which legal decisions have been made - it has played a powerful role in shaping that society, though not always in positive ways. Eminent legal scholar G. Edward White offers a compact overview that sheds light on the impact of law on a number of key social issues.

They are battered women, grieving parents, and burglarized homeowners who responded to criminal violence by taking the law into their own hands. Their cases have struck a deep chord in American society. Are they victims of a failing judicial system or criminals themselves? True crime writer Gary Provost examines the stories of ordinary citizens who have taken on the roles of judge, jury and - sometimes - executioner.

One promise of democracy is the right of every citizen to vote. And yet, from our founding, strong political forces were determined to limit that right. The Supreme Court, Alexander Hamilton wrote, would protect the weak against this very sort of tyranny. Still, as On Account of Race forcefully demonstrates, through the better part of American history the Court has instead been a protector of white rule. And complex threats against the right to vote persist even today.

When Carter Bryant began designing what would become the billion-dollar line of Bratz dolls, he was taking time off from his job at Mattel, where he designed outfits for Barbie. Later, back at Mattel, he sold his concept for Bratz to rival company MGA. Law professor Orly Lobel reveals the colorful story behind the ensuing decade-long court battle. This entertaining and provocative work pits audacious MGA against behemoth Mattel, shows how an idea turns into a product, and explores the two different versions of womanhood, represented by traditional all-American Barbie and her defiant, anti-establishment rival.

Jim Gash's comfortable life as a Los Angeles lawyer and law professor nearly ensured that he and Henry, a Ugandan boy languishing in prison for two murders he didn't commit, would never meet. Henry was losing hope and prayed for a sign from God. Halfway around the world, Jim listened to best-selling author of Love Does Bob Goff encourage lawyers to use their legal training to help imprisoned children in Africa. Jim felt an irresistible urge to respond to this call.

Lyle Whittaker has spent years trying to bury his past, but some ghosts never stay quiet. Once a notorious member of the Dunlap Gang, he’s now a bounty hunter chasing down the most dangerous outlaws in the West. When he’s called to track Randy Greyson, leader of the ruthless Greyson Gang, the hunt leads him back to Nester County—a place filled with painful memories and unfinished business.

The Law of Attraction is another name for the New Thought movement and others which exploded onto the scene in the early 1900's. This amazing audiobook focused on healing yourself with the Law of Attraction lays out the principles and techniques clearly and convincingly.

Are you looking for ways to use the law of attraction in your everyday life? If you answered yes, then you are in the right place. Nobody wants to live a life full of struggles. It is human nature to want happiness, contentment, and comfort. Some people look for peace and happiness in religion while others look for them in their relationships. With the help of this audiobook, you'll learn about how you can successfully manifest your desires so that you can realize them.

Love is a beautiful emotion that fills your life with happiness and peace. However, not all of us easily attract this amazing emotion into our lives or allow it to settle for good. In fact many of us are constantly struggling to find and stay in love and happy, and we desire to be surrounded by healthy, happy, and supportive relationships. If you belong to the group of people yearning for love and flourishing relationships and want to attract all sorts of love and fill your life with awesome relationships, then this guide is the perfect match for you.

This book contains proven steps and strategies for mastering your mind, avoiding distractions, and increasing your productivity. Brian provides a wealth of simple, easy-to-follow techniques and leads you through this challenging and rewarding journey of self-discovery! With this powerful guidebook, you can understand the barriers to progress, like excuses, blame, and denial. You have the strength to see reality as it really is - and start telling yourself the truth.

The popular "7 Laws" series focuses on personal growth and the principles of success. This particular book helps you get on the right track and stay motivated through tough times. Inside, Brian offers a variety of potent tips and strategies and explains how you can use networking to gain inspiration from the achievements of other successful people. Unlike what conventional wisdom will tell you, motivation and personality are two completely different things.