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The Adoption Searcher's Handbook    by Norma Tillman
Price: $5.99 USD. 74510 words. Language: English. Published by Grave Distractions Publications  on March 14, 2011. Nonfiction » Law » Reference.

Adoption searches are the most difficult of all searches. This book is a non-fiction, how-to, reference book for people wishing to conduct an adoption search and explains the adoption process, adoption laws, public records and other resources for adoption searchers. Written by a veteran private investigator with a proven track record for finding and reuniting families and friends.
Private Investigation 101    by Norma Tillman
Price: $5.99 USD. 55340 words. Language: English. Published by Grave Distractions Publications  on March 14, 2011. Nonfiction » Law » Reference.

The guide for becoming a private investigator and is intended for the novice who wants to become a PI as well as for former law enforcement, former military intelligence, security personnel, paralegals, legal professionals, or other individuals. Learn how to obtain a license, how to set up a private investigation agency, how to market your services, how to find information
Stanford Law Review: Volume 63, Issue 3 - March 2011    by Stanford Law Review
Price: $5.99 USD. 129470 words. Language: English. Published by Quid Pro Books on March 7, 2011. Nonfiction » Law » Reference.

A leading journal adds multiple ebook editions to its distribution, the first such general law review to do so. This current issue of the Stanford Law Review contains studies of law, economics, and policy by recognized scholars on such diverse topics as "preglimony," derivatives markets in a fiscal crisis, corporate reform in Brazil, land use and zoning, and a student Note on college endowments.
Justice Without Trial: Law Enforcement in Democratic Society    by Jerome H. Skolnick
Price: $8.99 USD. 139110 words. Language: English. Published by Quid Pro Books on March 5, 2011. Nonfiction » Social Science » Criminology.

New Fourth Edition of the acclaimed and foundational study of police culture and practice, political accountability, application of and obedience to the rule of law in stops and arrests, and the dilemma of law versus order in free societies--by a renowned sociologist using innovative and influential observation research techniques. With new Preface by the author and new Foreword by Candace McCoy.
Courtroom Body Language    by Joe Navarro
Price: $3.99 USD. 6980 words. Language: English. Published on March 3, 2011. Nonfiction » Law » Courts and trial practice.

“Courtroom Body Language” is a short guide for any attorney practicing law or preparing to. Based on Joe Navarro’s teachings and writings for the National College of District Attorneys, Mr. Navarro summarizes the importance of nonverbal communications and body language in the practice of law and in particular in the “theater of the courtroom.”
The Expert Witness Handbook    by Dan Poynter
Price: $9.97 USD. 69140 words. Language: English. Published on February 28, 2011. Nonfiction » Reference » Handbooks and Manuals.

Tips and Techniques for the Litigation Consultant: Advice • Explanations • Guidelines • Checklists • Examples • Resources
Freedom of Speech: The Supreme Court and Judicial Review    by Martin Shapiro
Price: $7.99 USD. 80130 words. Language: English. Published by Quid Pro Books on February 11, 2011. Nonfiction » Politics and Current Affairs » Civil and human rights.

One of the great continuing disputes of U.S. politics is about the role of the Supreme Court. Another is about the First Amendment. This book is about both. A classic defense of the openly political role of the Court, this book belies the notion reasserted recently by Chief Justice Roberts that judges are just neutral umpires. Especially in the area of speech, judges make policy; they create law.
Stanford Law Review: Volume 63, Issue 2 - January 2011    by Stanford Law Review
Price: $5.99 USD. 109200 words. Language: English. Published by Quid Pro Books on February 11, 2011. Nonfiction » Law » Legal theory.

One of the leading and most-read law journals adds a digital ebook edition to its worldwide distribution...the first general interest law review to do so. This current issue of the Stanford Law Review contains studies of law, economics, and social policy by such recognized scholars as Judge Richard Posner, Albert Yoon, Cynthia Estland, Kenneth Bamberger, Deirdre Mulligan, and Norman Spaulding.
How I made my own testament and will in just 2 minutes!    by Henrik Andersson
Price: Free! 1020 words. Language: English. Published on February 3, 2011. Nonfiction » Law » Reference.

My father died without a will. Don’t let the same thing happen to your family. You can quickly and easily draft up your own last will and testament, WITHOUT the use of any expensive lawyer at all! I wrote this guide to simply point out WHY to make these legal documents, and HOW. Do it BEFORE it is too late.
Lolita vs. God's Law    by Robert Cettl
Price: $2.99 USD. 5190 words. Language: English. Published by Wider Screenings | Transgressor  on January 30, 2011. Nonfiction » Law » Constitutional law.

A case study in Australian film censorship. Christian Australia felt Adrian Lyne's film of Lolita went too far - it violated God's Laws by validating and encouraging paedophilia. The Christian Right gathered en masse to lobby the Australian Parliament to ban the film and in so doing place God's Law above freedom of speech. Did they succeed?