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A myth-busting glimpse into the inner workings of the Supreme Court, revealing what we get wrong about the Roberts Court, what the justices' clerks gossip about, and how to fix a court in crisis—from the popular ABC news pundit and top legal podcaster "Isgur has all your answers in these smart...

Unlock true peace of mind with our definitive guide to managing and protecting your assets. This isn't just another dry legal book; it’s your all-in-one solution to creating a living trust that ensures your legacy is exactly as you intend it to be.

A revelatory book that lifts the curtain on America’s most consequential public deception: how the rich get richer using tools the government gave them.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In John Grisham’s first work of nonfiction since The Innocent Man, “the master of the legal thriller” (Associated Press) teams up with Jim McCloskey, “the godfather of the innocence movement” (Texas Monthly), to share ten harrowing true stories of...

A NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF 2025 Tech platforms manipulate attention, extract wealth, and deepen inequality. In this new book, Tim Wu (The Attention Merchants) explains how we can reclaim control and create a balanced economy that works for everyone. “The magic of Tim Wu’s The Age of...

Seldom does a book have the impact of Michelle Alexander’s The New Jim Crow. Since it was first published in 2010, it has been cited in judicial decisions and has been adopted in campus-wide and community-wide reads; it helped inspire the creation of the Marshall Project and the new $100...

Read by the author. Was there more than one killer? Had the crime scene been cleaned and sanitized before the police arrived? Was furniture staged to throw off detectives? In one of the most extraordinary true crime stories ever published, Broken Plea questions what really happened in the house...

In this pertinent audiobook, hard-hitting divorce lawyer James Sexton shares his insights and wisdom from the frontlines of divorce to keep you out of his office and improve on your relationship If You're In My Office, It's Already Too Late. James Sexton knows this. After dealing with over 1000...

A sinister cabal of corrupt law enforcement personnel, intelligence agents, and military officials at the highest levels of government plotted to overthrow a president....

From the best-selling author of These Truths comes We the People, a stunning new history of the U.S. Constitution, for a troubling new era. The U.S. Constitution is among the oldest constitutions in the world but also one of the most difficult to amend. Jill Lepore, Harvard professor of...

A groundbreaking exposé of racism in the American taxation system from a law professor and expert on tax policy NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR AND FORTUNE “Important reading for those who want to understand how inequality is built into the bedrock of American society, and...

Estate planning shouldn’t feel like reading a law school textbook. Yet too many guides are packed with confusing terms, expensive legal recommendations, and little thought for the real concerns seniors face.

Dubbed “the industry bible” by the Los Angeles Times, All You Need to Know About the Music Business by veteran music lawyer Donald Passman is the go-to guide for everyone in the music business through ten editions, over thirty years, and over a half a million copies sold. Now with updates...

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...

Did Lizzie Borden murder her own father and stepmother? Was Jack the Ripper actually the Duke of Clarence? Who killed JonBenet Ramsey? #1 New York Times bestselling author and legendary FBI criminal profiler John Douglas, along with author and filmmaker Mark Olshaker—the team behind the famous...

The average professional in this country wakes up in the morning, goes to work, comes home, eats dinner, and then goes to sleep, unaware that he or she has likely committed several federal crimes that day. Why? The answer lies in the very nature of modern federal criminal laws, which have...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LOOK FOR THE NETFLIX ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY SERIES “Both an American tragedy and [Grisham’s] strongest legal thriller yet, all the more gripping because it happens to be true.”—Entertainment Weekly John Grisham’s first work of nonfiction: a true crime...

The New York Times bestselling author brings his trademark legal acumen and passionate snark to offer a brilliant takedown of ten shocking pieces of legislation—an urgent yet hopeful story for our current political climate

No Stone Unturned recreates the genesis of NecroSearch International: a small ,eclectic group of scientists and law enforcement personal....

From John Douglas—the legendary FBI criminal profiler, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and inspiration for the Netflix show Mindhunter—comes a chilling journey inside the mind and crimes of Larry Gene Bell, one of the most dangerous serial killers Douglas confronted, and the desperate...

A Hulu limited series inspired by the New York Times bestselling book by Beth Macy. Journalist Beth Macy's definitive account of America's opioid epidemic "masterfully interlaces stories of communities in crisis with dark histories of corporate greed and regulatory indifference" (New York Times)...

Of the hundreds of murder cases that noted South Carolina attorney Dick Harpootlian has prosecuted, one in particular haunts him. Donald "Pee Wee" Gaskins was a serial killer and rapist, a master manipulator who claimed to have killed over 100 people and is known to have murdered over a dozen...

Take advantage of real estate investment hacks that the wealthy have been using for generations with the help of this step-by-step guide to financial success. Loopholes of Real Estate is for the first time as well as seasoned investors. It reveals the legal and tax strategies used by the rich...

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize “A must-read, cannot-put-down history.” — Thomas Friedman, New York Times Arguably the most important American lawyer of the twentieth century, Thurgood Marshall was on the verge of bringing the landmark suit Brown v. Board of Education before the U.S. Supreme...

The Nuremberg Interviews reveals the chilling innermost thoughts of the former Nazi officials under indictment at the famous postwar trial. The architects of one of history’s greatest atrocities speak out about their lives, their careers in the Nazi Party, and their views on the Holocaust...

A myth-busting glimpse into the inner workings of the Supreme Court, revealing what we get wrong about the Roberts Court, what the justices' clerks gossip about, and how to fix a court in crisis—from the popular ABC news pundit and top legal podcaster "Isgur has all your answers in these smart...

Conquer the CCJP Exam is a comprehensive study guide designed for professionals working at the intersection of addiction and the criminal justice system. It provides clear, structured coverage of substance use, criminal behavior, screening, assessment, treatment planning, counseling approaches, and ethical practice. The content reflects real-world application, helping readers build a strong foundation in both behavioral health and justice system dynamics. This guide explores the full continuum of addiction-related practice, from early identification and assessment to intervention, relapse ...

Conquer the Police Exam is a comprehensive study and career guide designed to help you prepare for every stage of the law enforcement hiring process. From written aptitude testing to interviews and on-the-job readiness, this guide provides clear, structured coverage of the skills and knowledge needed to move forward with confidence. It is built for efficiency, clarity, and real understanding. The book covers essential areas including reading comprehension, writing skills, observation, memory, reasoning, and situational judgment. Each topic is explained in a practical, straightforward way ...

Nothing could be more partisan or political today as the issue of whether President Donald Trump could or should serve a third term. Most Americans are convinced that the 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution categorically prohibits a two-term president from serving a third term. Professor Alan Dershowitz provides objective, nonpartisan, and astute constitutional analysis that not only challenges this belief but lays out exactly how Trump could become the forty-eighth president of the United States.

What do you do when divine law and the justice demanded by your conscience clash? Muslims have wrestled with this problem since the earliest caliphates. The mazalim courts, dating back to the eighth century, were the answer: courts where any subject could appeal directly to an Islamic ruler...

Secure your legacy with clarity, structure, and confidence. Estate planning shouldn't feel overwhelming or buried in legal complexity. Yet many resources rely on dense terminology and abstract legal explanations that don't answer the real questions people actually have.

Protect Your Assets, Reduce Probate Stress, and Secure Your Family’s Financial Future. Estate planning isn’t just for the ultra-wealthy. It’s for anyone who wants clarity, control, and peace of mind about what will happen to their assets — and the people they care about most. Yet many families delay planning because it feels confusing, expensive, or unnecessarily complicated. Questions about trusts, wills, probate, and legal structures can quickly become overwhelming.

A Bronx–born Ivy League professor cracks open the machinery of American law in an unflinching exposé that shows how lawyers fuel a range of inequalities. The law is supposed to represent fairness, equality, and transparency. Yet in a world where injustice is normalized, many struggle to...

This book is for listeners inside and outside law enforcement who are interested in a close examination of police uses of force. My purposes in writing it are (1) to provide factual information that contrasts with media-driven myths and misinformation for three famous cases; (2) to examine several controversial but common police tools and tactics with an eye toward improving outcomes; and (3) to enhance public understanding of the role of police officers when they confront resisting suspects.

When a drug cartel gives Dallas defense lawyer Cash McCahill an ultimatum, he must make the choice to betray his client or face death. After a cartel places a bounty on the head of Dallas criminal lawyer Cash McCahill, he hides in plain sight by hiring a surgeon to give him a new face and...

For centuries, opium has been a source of both profit and peril, its legacy entangled with addiction, imperialism, and the complex interplay of global trade and national development. While the illicit opium trade is infamous, the history of licit opium has remained largely untold. Markets of...

How the Internet lost its way—and how to fix it. Reclaiming the Internet is an indictment of how Big Tech cloaks ruthless commercial exploitation in the language of free speech. Olivier Sylvain, a leading legal scholar and former senior advisor at the Federal Trade Commission, exposes the...

You work hard. You stay loyal. You take on more responsibility. Yet somehow, you are still underpaid, overlooked, & waiting for the raise that never truly changes your life. Meanwhile, someone with less loyalty but better leverage leaves, gets hired elsewhere, & jumps their income in one move. That is not luck. That is strategy. Leave Your Job Every 3 Years reveals the career wealth system top performers use to stop being financially trapped by employer loyalty, slow promotions, and tiny annual raises. Most people are taught to stay patient, keep proving themselves, and hope the company ...

In a world where the legal landscape is rapidly transforming, The Power of AI for Legal Professionals is your essential guide to staying ahead. Whether you're a lawyer, paralegal, judge, or legal operations expert, this practical and empowering resource reveals how artificial intelligence is reshaping the delivery of legal services, and how you can harness it for efficiency, accuracy, and competitive advantage.

「慰謝料はいくら？」「遺産はどう分ける？」「事故の示談金は？」――その"相場"、あなたは知っていますか？人生のトラブルには、知らないと損する"お金の現実"がついて回ります。いざというときに慌てないために、今こそ備えておきたい法律とお金の虎の巻。

Three Speeches That Saved the Union provides the first ever deep content analysis of the three most eventful speeches delivered in the Us Senate. Historian Peter Charles Hoffer offers a thorough analytical study of the roles of the "great triumvirate" of American political leaders – Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun and Daniel Webster – played in preserving the American Union. All three were lawyers, and for lawyers especially, words mattered. As is the case today, practicing law meant knowing and using “terms of art” correctly, and knowing which words would sway a jury – or a nation.

Like no other work before it, Making a Career in Dictatorship dives deep into the authoritarian security apparatus to identify which officers participate in repression or coups—and above all, why. The book's compelling theory uncovers career pressure as the secret driver behind the two most...

Estate planning doesn't have to be overwhelming or reserved only for the wealthy. At its core, it's about protecting what you've built, organizing your financial life, and making sure the people you care about are supported in the future. Yet many people delay it—not because it isn't important, but because the process often feels complicated or filled with legal language that doesn't answer real-life questions.

EDITORIAL REVIEW THE THING IN THE WOODS — The Case That Inspired Slender Man is a chilling, emotionally grounded account of a real-world tragedy that shook families, schools, and communities across the country. Told with restraint, realism, and relentless tension, the book captures how fear, obsession, and belief can spiral into consequences no one expects and no one can undo. This is not just a horror story — it is a powerful reminder that the most terrifying dangers are often the ones that begin quietly and grow unnoticed. THE THING IN THE WOODS A True Documented Terror — The ...

The purpose of this guidebook is simple: To give everyday people, entrepreneurs, business owners, and trustees the same practical understanding of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) that banks, corporations, and attorneys use every day. The UCC can feel complicated when first encountered, not because it is inaccessible, but because most explanations fall into two extremes: Overly technical legal commentary Misleading fringe interpretations This guide takes a third path—one that is: Clear Accurate Practical State-agnostic Based entirely on how the UCC is actually applied Whether you are ...

Power built the garden. Secrets watered it. Blood made it bloom. When political strategist Evelyn Hartman steps into the Rose Garden, she believes she’s entering the center of power. Instead, she walks straight into a trap woven by the man she married — a man whose charm hides a ruthless ambition and a plan that could burn the entire city to the ground. After a failed escape and a lockdown that turns a political compound into a maze of danger, Evelyn discovers the truth her father died protecting: a hidden failsafe capable of dismantling the Syndicate that controls the city from the ...

They called her Sissy on the beaches where she sold treasure maps and made change and survived everything the islands had to offer. Her legal name is Eilla. She is almost thirteen. She has a white Morgan stallion whose name is Contrology, a guardian who teaches Pilates, a man who came back from the sea without his memory, and a lawyer who keeps a pen with horses on it in her jacket pocket for signing important things. She also has a finder's fee claim on the contents of a vault in Timor that contains five hundred years of accumulated wealth, a five hundred year old blade that was in her ...

What if you could walk into any room and instantly know who to trust, who's lying, and who's genuinely on your side? Every conversation reveals secrets that most people never notice. Stop second-guessing your instincts about people and learn to read them like an open book.

En 1948, la Declaración Universal de Derechos Humanos se presentó como una Carta Magna global: un escudo secular forjado tras el Holocausto para proteger al individuo del Estado depredador. Hoy en día, sigue siendo el documento más traducido que existe. Sin embargo, tres generaciones después, Bernd Riemann sostiene que este texto fundacional no es una promesa fallida, sino un espejismo procesal magistralmente diseñado. El fracaso moral más traducido de la historia humana presenta una auditoría quirúrgica de los treinta artículos de la Declaración, comparando la retórica utópica...

The Nuremberg trials almost didn't happen. Churchill wanted the Nazi leaders shot. Stalin wanted show trials. The decision to hold genuine legal proceedings — against significant opposition — was one of the most consequential choices of the twentieth century. What happened at Nuremberg between 1945 and 1949 changed the world in ways most people have never fully understood. The trials created international criminal law from scratch. They established crimes against humanity as a legal concept that has shaped human rights law ever since. They rejected the defense of following orders — ...