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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...

Amid conflicting narratives about the drivers of wealth and inequality in the United States, one constant hovers in the background: the US tax code. No political force has been more consequential—or more utterly opaque—than the 7,000-page document that details who pays what in American society and government. Most of us have a sense that it’s an unfair system. But does anyone know exactly how it’s unfair?

Inside the Walls: A Veteran Correctional Officer’s Guide to Starting Strong is the ultimate handbook for anyone beginning a career in corrections. Written by veteran officer Carey Randall, who has over 15 years of frontline experience, this guide delivers real-world advice, survival strategies, and professional insights that every rookie officer needs to know. Correctional work isn’t just a job—it’s a profession that demands discipline, resilience, and constant vigilance. This book goes beyond the academy, teaching you the lessons that keep you safe, respected, and effective behind ...

A living trust doesn’t have to be confusing. If you’ve ever asked, “Do I need a trust or just a will?” or “How do I avoid probate?” this plain-English guide will help you understand your options and get organized—without legal jargon. Inside you’ll learn: What a living trust is (and what it doesn’t do) Trust vs will vs probate—explained simply Who should consider a trust (and who probably shouldn’t) How to choose a trustee the smart way The #1 step people miss: funding the trust A one-weekend plan to prepare everything before you pay for paperwork Plus: worksheets, ...

#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...

In a world where digital risk is no longer a technical issue but a strategic imperative, The Confidence Advantage introduces a unique framework for leaders who want to do more than just comply—they want to lead with trust. Grounded in real-world case studies and boardroom-tested insights, Amy Worley presents 11 principles that align privacy, security, and AI ethics to drive both compliance and growth.

From Attorney Ryan, the most well-known labor lawyer in America, the complete guide to workers’ rights that your boss doesn’t want you to read Life for working people is getting harder and more expensive. While employers clamp down with return-to-office mandates, productivity trackers, and...

Florida leads the nation in death-row exonerations. That fact alone demands explanation. In Florida’s Final Sentence, Carey Randall examines decades of wrongful convictions and executions to uncover how certainty repeatedly replaced scrutiny inside Florida’s capital punishment system—and how those decisions cost innocent people their freedom and, in some cases, their lives. Drawing from documented cases, court findings, and historical records, this book traces the patterns that made irreversible error possible: coerced confessions, mistaken eyewitness identifications, incentivized ...

In corrections, one of the most dangerous threats does not always come through violence, noise, or open defiance. Many times, it comes quietly—through conversation, flattery, sympathy, small favors, personal questions, and subtle tests of staff boundaries. The Set-Up is a practical mini guide that helps correctional officers recognize how inmate manipulation begins, why it works, and how it can slowly grow into compromise if it is not shut down early. Written in a direct, plainspoken style, this book breaks down the real patterns officers face inside correctional institutions, including ...

From a #1 New York Times bestselling author, podcast host,and legal expertcomes an accessible and modern guide on how to read and understand the U.S. Constitution. Think of this as the U.S. Constitution explained by America’s favorite law professor, Melissa Murray. On her podcast, Strict...

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...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Fascinating…the fullest portrait of Kennedy ever written.” —The Washington Post The first oral biography of John F. Kennedy Jr. is an extraordinarily intimate and detailed look at the real man behind the myth. Sharing never-before-told stories, his...

The 13 chapters of The Art of War, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, were compiled by the high-ranking Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher Sun-Tzu. In spite of its battlefield specificity, The Art of War has found new life in the modern age, with leaders in fields as wide and far-reaching as world politics, human psychology, and corporate strategy finding valuable insight in its timeworn words.

Here is a gripping account of the major postwar trial of the Nazi hierarchy in World War II. The Nuremberg Trial brilliantly recreates the trial proceedings and offers a reasoned, often profound examination of the processes that created international law. From the whimpering of Kaltenbrunner and Ribbentrop on the stand to the icy coolness of Goering, each participant is vividly drawn.

From award-winning journalist and author Isabel Vincent, a revelatory portrait of RFK Jr., tracing his astonishing journey from young socialite to environmental activist, his battles with addiction, and his rise to the Trump administration’s Secretary for Health and Human Services, based on...

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.

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 history and law, explains why in We the People, the most original history of the Constitution in decades—and an essential companion to her landmark history of the United States, These Truths.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In her “vulnerable, tender, and infinitely inspirational” (Oprah Daily) memoir, the first Black woman to ever be appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States chronicles her extraordinary life story. “A billowingly triumphant American tale.”—The...

A Powerful Voice Brings Change to the Supreme Court

If You're In My Office, It's Already Too Late. James Sexton knows this. After dealing with over 1000 clients whose marriages have dissolved over everything from an ill-advised threesome with the nanny to the uneven division of carpool duties, he also knows all of the what- not-to-dos for couples who want to build - and consistently work to preserve - a lasting, fulfilling relationship. Described by former clients as a "courtroom gunslinger" and "the sociopath you want on your side", Sexton tells the unvarnished truth about relationships. These usually derive from dishonest communication.