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Swallow    by Tonya Plank
Price: $2.99 USD. 96900 words. Published on March 31, 2010. .

A shy, young Manhattan attorney from a small-town, working-class background struggles with Globus Hystericus, the sensation of a ball in the throat, which makes it hard for her to eat, speak, and eventually breathe. This multiple-award-winning novel, at times darkly comical, centers on class privilege, gender equity, and the distance that can separate fathers and daughters.
The annotated Common Law: with 2010 Foreword and Explanatory Notes    by Steven Alan Childress
Price: $9.99 USD. 150230 words. Published by Quid Pro Books on July 5, 2010. .

Decoded, demythed rendition of Holmes' classic study of law and judicial development of rules. "The life of the law has not been logic: it has been experience." Includes 2010 Foreword; extensive, clear annotations by a Tulane law professor woven into The Common Law; footnotes with real numbers; and original page cites. Care in detail, proofreading, notes, and formatting, unlike any version made.
Forensic Interviewing of Children Who Have Been Sexually Abused    by Jane Gilgun
Price: Free! 1470 words. Published on December 29, 2010. .

Interviewing children who have been sexually abused requires sensitive interviewers and an interview structure that fits children’s level of development. Sensitivity is important because most children who have experienced child sexual abuse are traumatized and the interview itself can be stressful. This article describes an interview used to gather evidence for court cases.
Stanford Law Review: Volume 63, Issue 1 - December 2010    by Stanford Law Review
Price: $5.99 USD. 120560 words. Published by Quid Pro Books on January 6, 2011. .

One of the leading and most-read law journals adds a digital edition to its worldwide distribution. This current issue of the Stanford Law Review contains studies of law, economics, and social policy by scholars Ryan Scott (on sentencing disparity), Scott Hershovitz (what Harry Potter means to torts), Robert Cooter & Neil Siegel (collective federalism), and Brian Galle & Jonathan Klick (AMT tax).
The Politics of Law and Order: Street Crime and Public Policy    by Stuart A. Scheingold
Price: $8.99 USD. 99290 words. Published by Quid Pro Books on January 13, 2011. .

Foundational and renowned study of how politicians and others use crime rates--and most of all the public perception of street crime, whether or not it is accurate--for their own purposes. Dr. Scheingold also provides a theoretical basis for his views. The follow-up to the landmark The Politics of Rights, this book is both supported in research and accessible and interesting to readers everywhere.
Justice Without Trial: Law Enforcement in Democratic Society    by Jerome H. Skolnick
Price: $8.99 USD. 139110 words. Published by Quid Pro Books on March 5, 2011. .

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.
Justice in America: How it Works - How it Fails    by Russ Moran
Price: $2.99 USD. 67460 words. Published on June 23, 2011. .

The world envies, and in some cases despises, the American system of justice. In this frank and compelling book,attorney Russell Moran leads the reader on an exciting tour of the system that delivers our rights. Justice in America doesn’t pull any punches. Whether you’re a lawyer, a judge, or a layman, Moran takes you on a candid and colorful journey through the American system of justice.
Cruel and Unusual: The Supreme Court and Capital Punishment    by Michael Meltsner
Price: $8.99 USD. 108220 words. Published by Quid Pro Books on July 24, 2011. .

True, gripping 1st-person account of how a small band of determined lawyers, in a 9-year campaign in courts and the public, abolished the death penalty in the U.S. Their plan was as bold as the attempt to land on the moon. And while the victory was as impermanent as man's presence on the moon, the personal tale resonates with readers (not just lawyers or students) today. New Foreword and Preface.
How To Beat Any Criminal and Traffic Case    by Amunhotep El Bey
Price: $50.00 USD. 6150 words. Published on April 6, 2012. .

"How To Beat Any Criminal and Traffic Case," is a ebook that shows you how to beat any criminal and traffic case. This powerful ebook gives you the templates needed to beat any criminal and traffic case. No fancy legal jargon in this ebook. The ebook gets right to the legal facts in plain language.
How To Beat Any Prior Conviction    by Amunhotep El Bey
Price: $50.00 USD. 4500 words. Published on April 10, 2012. .

If you have ever been convicted of a crime and you want to get that charge off your record, this is your ebook. We all have roadblocks, some more then others. A criminal conviction can be the greatest roadblock in someone's life. Stop letting that past conviction affect you. Take action with how to beat any prior conviction.