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Siegel brings the world of CJ to people like on one else can. he is excellent at taking what would be incredibly complicated concepts and making them easy for anyone to understand yet maintain a complete and rich text that has everything an undergrad CJ class would need.

This book is used for an official textbook in my course (Bachelor of Criminal Justice, The University of Hong Kong). Writers can cover the sphere of criminal justice field in the textbook. So that it can make the readers a full screen of criminal justice system!! It is a good textbook for the student in CJ field!!

This is the most in depth book on the market for someone in a hostile custody battle involving parental alienation syndrome. The authors have addressed significant issues in great detail. They have provided useful tools to combat the issues at hand and given hope to those embroiled in the battle.

I have firsthand experience with this topic, and I have worked with many victims of this type of brainwashing in my position as director of America's Stolen Children Network. I believe I've read every book on this subject and none compare to this one. This is simply the best reference available. If you are a therapist or counselor, do not consider interacting with clients of this kind without having read this book. This is the real deal!

I was given this book to read after 3 months of weekly counseling with my husband. It was clear to our counselor that my stepdaughter was being programmed and brainwashed for the past 14 years by her mother and step-father of 14 years. (I've been in her life for the past 8 years).

What I read was very disturbing in that it hit home in so many places. The process and definitions were clear and easily identifiable.

The book helped me understand what's been going on and how it happened. In our case the history has been many many years and the programmers'/ brainwashers' support group includes the mother, stepfather, half and step-siblings and grand- parents (among others).

I suspect that this behavior is very common in divorce situations (with children) in varying degrees. This book should be given to all parents who separate/divorce in hopes that they do better by their children and work together to put their children first.

Children Held Hostage is the very best book for help in understanding and identifying PARENTAL ALIENATION. It should be in the hands of every Lawyer, Guardian ad Litem, Psychologist and any one working with children. It, also, is very beneficial for parents to read, who are suffering from this disorder. Parental Alienation is cruel and breaks the bond-of-love between a parent and child. Before allowing a Guardian ad Litem or others to intervene, he/she should read this book. I cannot praise it enough.
Hazel Davis, Chair
PAS Kids In Distress

One of the best studies of the damage of alienating parental behaviour in divorce does to children. This was a pre-cursor to Gardner's terminology of Parental Alienation Syndrome, but all that here discusses is here. This book will help many divorced
parents monitor their own behaviour, as well as help their children, with the knowledge of how the children are being impacted. Expensive, but very informative.

Another powerful and gripping novel by Marianne Wesson, with a very unusual storyline. I have read both her earlier books and enjoyed them thoroughly. Cinda Hayes is one of my favourite characters, gusty, smart and sympathetic. I was very disappointed to learn that Wesson has only written three books. I wish there were many more.

This is an interesting look at the power of film, and what affects it can have on a family. As an attorney the first amendment issues were interesting to think about. I enjoy the characters of the series, and the suspense of the books.

This is a fascinating novel with a number of important elements.
I found it to be a excellent piece of fiction, with strong characters and an interesting story line. As a legal/mystery novel it stands on its own as a very good thriller. However, it has added interest in addressing issues related to the first amendment, the pornography industry, and a variety of psychological aspects. I appreciated that the author was able to discuss the subject matter in sufficient detail to convey the message, without gratuitous use of the sexual content. All in all I strongly recommend this book to people who like legal thrillers.

I really enjoyed this novel. The characterizations are wonderful, ranging from penetrating to hilarious (the dialouge between Cinda Hayes and the postmodernist film professor is alone worth the price of the book), the moral and ethical ideas it explores are important, and the story is a real gripper. I couldn't put it down. My wife is reading it now, and missing all her appointments as a result. What's more to say? Buy the book. You won't regret it!

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In this intelligent and timely legal thriller Wesson pulls out all the stops to make a great case regarding the effects of unrestricted free speech. Boulder attorney Lucinda Hayes is hired to take on the case of Peggy Grayling, a woman whose daughter was raped and killed by a mentally disturbed man, and who also believes that a certain child pornographic snuff film was also directly responsible for the crime. So not only is Cinda taking on the distributor of the film but, incidentally, the whole entertainment industry as well, making what follows nothing short of spectacular. And as Cinda becomes more involved in the case, the disturbing aspects of it not only begin affect her work, but her personal relationships as well.
This thought-provoking novel is both highly entertaining and intensely suspenseful. Both sides of the coin are equally represented, but Cinda's position that the First Amendment should not automatically free one from responsibility of the effects of such an unrestricted law is put forth with such conviction, that it's difficult not to at least consider the argument.  With superbly drawn characters, a story with grit and purpose, and a final denouement worthy of intense consideration, this latest mystery from Wesson comes highly recommended.  But do be warned that some of the content is very disturbing, however, in Wesson's assured hand, never gratuitously so.

Dr. Walton has done an excellent job of presenting one of the few textbooks on this topic. This is a thoroughly researched and carefully documented book containing not only Dr. Walton's expertise on the subject matter but that of several other experts in the fields of behavioral profiling, geographic profiling, forensic document examination, and forensic dentistry. The illustrations are excellent and tell much of the story visually. The last chapter, which details how investigators solved one of the oldest cold cases to date had me reading late into the night, even though I knew how it ended from reading newspaper articles at the time!

I am a retired Chief Investigator for a DA's office in California with over 30 years of criminal investigation experience. I currently operate a private investigation business, also in California. I have specialized in the investigation of violent crime for decades and have taught related courses at the college level. This textbook is by far the best homicide investigation textbook that I have ever encountered. While the title might lead one to believe it is primarily a "Cold Case Homicide" textbook, it is actually the best text on ALL homicide investigations that I've found. It's a "must have" for anyone involved in such investigations or teaching a course on any kind of homicide or other violent crime.

Richard Walton's COLD CASE HOMICIDES: Practical Investigative Techniques provides the law enforcement and forensic communities with the most important and comprehensive work to date on the subject of cold case homicide investigation. Walton has combined his thirty years of law enforcement experience and his impressive graduate work to merge theory and practice into impressive textbook. The case history format, which I find to me an excellent methodology, combined with the checklists, photographs and illustrations makes this book easy to read and comprehend.

Walton has provided the definitive roadmap for those who wish to successfully investigate cold case homicides. His innovative and time proven methods offer the reader a realistic overview of the cold case homicide and details various investigative methods to be used in this inquiry. Walton also provides practical and current information technology and advanced investigative tools, which have allowed law enforcement to re-examine cold cases with new forensic tools.

This publication is an invaluable asset to law enforcement and I am proud to have this book in my Practical Aspects of Criminal and Forensic Investigation Series.

Lt. Cmdr. Vernon J. Geberth, M.S., M.P.S
Author Practical Homicide Investigation
Series Editor, Practical Aspects of Criminal and Forensic Investigation
Taylor & Francis

I bought and read this book because I'm related to Walter David, accused along with Jack Ryan, in the 1925 murder Dr. Walton refers to in the introduction and throughout the book. This book is very readable, even for non-professionals. I learned a lot and can see this would be a very helpful textbook for law enforcement professionals wanting to learn more about investigating cold cases.

I wish Dr. Walton great success. His investigation became a 13 year hunt for the truth, resulting in the long overdue pardon of Jack Ryan.

Dr. Richard Walton's COLD CASE HOMICIDES is not just a textbook for cops and criminalists. His well researched, plain talking "How To" is for anyone and everyone interested in knowing how a real murder case is painstakingly put together, a fiber of trace evidence here, a reinterview of a cold case witness there, until it is solved. Its all here, from crime-scene to courtroom. This is a must have, easy reading reference book that should be in the library of every mystery fan and writer. Law enforcement professionals know the value of this book and I expect it has already been shipped to most police academies and Criminology 101 classes. But, I believe the book's greatest contribution will come from how it informs the layperson of how real cold case murder investigations should be conducted. Congratulations to Dr. Walton on a job WELL DONE.

Steve Hodel
L.A.P.D. Homicide Detective Supervisor (ret.)
Author, Black Dahlia Avenger: A Genius for Murder

If you practice law and are finding that clients are increasingly demanding you to be more tech-savvy, you'll want a copy of Jerry's book on your shelf. Sharing the same high-quality information that Jerry has put into his presentations for years, he makes this book a superb collection of lessons that will keep you flipping pages through to the end. This book is not one that you'll read once and put away - you'll find it answers just about any question you'll have about using the Internet on a day-to-day basis. Unlike most books about the Internet, this is one whose value will remain for quite some time.

Jerry Lawson's The Complete Internet Handbook for Lawyers (1999), is the standard reference for attorneys who use the Internet or who don't yet but should. Besides providing his own substantial guidance for using the Internet, Mr. Lawson surveys, organizes, and synthesizes data and resources from and about the Internet. If there is one book for attorneys about using the Internet, The Complete Internet Handbook for Lawyers is it. The book is a bargain at $50 given the time it will save and revenue it will help generate.

You could run all over the Web just identifying the opportunies and issues presented by the Internet for your law firm. Then you'd need to evaluate a slough of disparate information to arrive at answers to those questions. Or, you could buy this book and have an astoundingly comprehensive and qualified treatment in one convenient and easy-to-ready package. I had a copy that somehow walked out of my office. I know why it's not coming back. Whoever has it is using it. I bought another copy, which I am now guarding.

T. R. Halvorson, author of Law of the Super Searchers: the Online Secrets of Top Legal Researchers.

The Complete Internet Handbook For Lawyers is comprehensive, definitive, and exceptionally well organized survey and explanation of the Internet specifically designed for law students, practicing attorneys, legal paraprofessionals, and law firm staffers. From the essentials for getting started on utilizing the Internet, to doing legal research on the Internet, to marketing legal services on the Internet, to ethic and security issues involving the Internet, to philosophical and practical considerations for the present and future practice of law and the influences of Internet, Jerry Lawson's The Complete Internet Handbook For Lawyers is a highly recommended, essential, practical reference and guide.

Rarely, law books are published which teach a complex and essential subject effortlessly. This is such a book for Lawyers about the Internet. The author's explanations of relatively new and still arcane subjects are excellent. His section discussing Public Key Encryption is a good example of the style and ease of learning thoughout the book. Other lawyers have tried and generally failed to explain this type of encryption in a way which is comprehended by the average lawyer who barely passed or may have even flunked algebra. Using a 250 word analogy, author Lawson teaches it in a manner that lawyer and layman alike can easily understand. Realizing that the Internet is new and changing in ways no single person can fully comprehend, the author also includes a unique chapter by a number of knowledgeable lawyers and support personnel who contribute their own observations and conclusions. No lawyer who has to practice for the next decade can ignore the Internet. For those who haven't started, or those who haven't yet incorporated the Internet and Email into their practice, there is no better place to begin than with this handbook.

I received this book in excellent condition. I needed it for an online course I'm taking. The delivery was timely and again the book was in excellent condition.

The text covers const. law powers extensively, featuring integral cases relevant to topics being discussed - fantastic!

The book was in great shape and I received it without any delays or problems. A+++++++

The book I ordered was the first I received before all others and was packaged correctly and with nothing wrong with it. I purchasing from Amazon.

I had a Constitutional Law class while an undergraduate which relied very heavily on this book, and I could not be more satisfied. While I was a chemistry major, I really enjoyed this book because it had the actual written opinions (or significant excerpts thereof) of the most important and precedent-making cases in a variety of topics of Constitutional Law. Having those opinions ready available was great, and the analysis that followed was also quite helpful to get at some of the cases with denser reasoning.

Anyway, whether for class or pleasure, a great read and highly recommended.

This book was commended to me by a reader who voiced concern about my use of quotes in my online journal (The Soupletter 1993-2003). After reading this book she felt I might be violating the doctrine of "fair use." Author Cheryl Besenjak is a professional with a mission. Her work as a copyright consultant frequently invoked requests for a "good book," on the subject, and unable to find one, she wrote it. She asserts that everyone needs to understand copyright law, particularly we electronically wired folks who can violate that law at the touch of a few keys. Her key message is a reminder that intellectual property is owned every bit as genuinely as real property, and stealing is stealing. I have read at least two other books on the subject, and numerous articles, but have not discovered a clearer, more concise treatment. If you are concerned about your own rights as a creator or your obligations as a user of others' work, this little book contains either your answer or an authoritative reference (for stickier wickets). Besenjak points out that the most nebulous and consequently least understood concept in this arena is "fair use." That is: how much of another person's creation can you utilize without violating their ownership rights? The law and the courts rely on four questions we should each ask ourselves every time we copy someone else's work: "1. What is the purpose and character of the defendant's use? 2. How much of the plaintiff's material is used and how substantial is the use? 3. What is the nature of the use? 4. Does the use have an effect on the existing or potential market of the plaintiff's material?" The answers to these questions are not straightforward, and vary from case to case and courtroom to courtroom. Brief excerpts (such as the one I just used) for purposes of review are generally defensible. But, even here, if the copyright holder (The Permissions Group, in this case) believed that those four points comprise the primary reason a person would buy this book, they could argue and possibly win a judgement that I had damaged their market. As Besenjak advises, "When in doubt, don't." But of course, "Fools rush in..." See you in court!

Given the the complex,and ambiguous nature of copyright, publishers and serious writers should a have number of copyright law books in their library. Besenjak rates highly as an understandable introduction. If you could read only one introductory book on copyright, read this one.

We are constantly bombarded at work and at home by statements pointing out we are now living in the electronic age and the information age. Several times a day we are reminded of this by notices that something is copyrighted or patented. Even at home, when you relax by inserting a video tape into your VCR, the first thing you may see is a stern warning that you may not copy this video tape and if you do, your home may be suddenly visited by FBI agents.

The copyright industry is no small industry. In 1993 the foreign sales were $45.8 billion and it was second only to the export of automobiles and parts! Also note that by 1995 "more than 26 million works had been registered" and that "In 1995 alone, more than 609,195 claims were registered".

Today at work or play some knowledge of copyright law is vital. To ignore it or to plead ignorance can be very costly. This low cost book is a splendid way to gain some insight into what it is all about. It is written in simple, plain English by an author who deals daily in the copyright field.

Like patent law, the copyright law is based on a specific provision in the United States Constitution, "...by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries..". The copyright laws have been revised and updated several times. Major changes were made in 1909, l976, and it is currently subject to change. The author gives the World Wide Web addresses for up to the minute information and for obtaining copies of the forms necessary to register a copyright.

Most of the general public is hazy as to how copyrights, trade names, and patents ("intellectual property") differ. The author clearly and simply explains how these areas of protection differ. One common misconception is that you can copyright an idea. You cannot. You can copyright how you expressed an idea. Someone else can also copyright how they expressed the very same idea.

Another question often asked is that if I can protect myself just by filling out a form and paying only a $20 fee for registering a copyright, why should I spend thousands of dollars on a patent? Again, you must recognize the differences in the areas you are seeking to protect. Your copyright protects your particular form of "expression" that resulted in a book, poem, music, sculpture, movie, letter, email or other printed. sound, or visual art. Whereas a patent covers "how to", by means of a process, or composition, or machine.
Copyrights can often be bypassed by changing the words used, varying the plot, et cetera. A patent, if properly written, is far more difficult to bypass.

The chapter on "Copyright in the Electronics Age" covers the changes and proposals for changes in copyright law with regard to "software, Web sites, video games, and CD-ROMs". The author stresses the importance of being aware that with email "the copyright remains with the author of the message" and that "The recipient does not have the right to copy, publish, or otherwise distribute the contents without permission".

Suppose that you discover a competitor has copied your photo or other material? The chapter on "Protecting Yourself From Infringement" details what you need to prove it, how you can resolve it yourself (a sample "cease and desist" letter is given), and what is involved if you must take it to court.

Consideration is made as to how you can legally use or adapt copyrighted material by paraphrasing, using matter in the public domain, and just how to go about getting permission when necessary.

Appendix A gives an up to date list of copyright resources including books on copyright law, newsletters, organizations, rights clearance companies, and web sites. Appendix B gives sample letters and contracts. Appendix C gives selected copyright law statues.

Whether we like it or not, the United States and the rest of the world is increasingly becoming a legal swamp. Reading this little book (191 pages) will give you a basic understanding of the copyright area. It is far less costly to avoid stepping into quicksand than extricating yourself afterwards.

Besenjak's revised ed. is like the first--well-organized and concise. She takes a complex subject and makes it as clear and simple as possible with plenty of examples. She provides background history and explains the "whys" in everyday language. The book is current with the latest changes in the law, as well.

Don't mistake this book for one of those dry, dusty, `just the facts, ma'am' reference volumes. Cheryl Besenjak's delightfully written, fascinating guide to copyright outshines many other books that merely list rules and regulations when they address aspects of the law. Besenjak brings the beauty of copyright to life, providing plenty of examples. She draws you into her subject with a chatty, yet authoritative voice. This second edition includes an up-to-date look at copyright protection and copyright infringement as it relates to the Internet and other rapidly changing technologies. We recommend this book to anyone who deals with written matter or intellectual property. Our work is copyrighted. Is yours?

i am not the law school student but i can totaly understand the corporation law from this book. easy to read and easy to understand.

Reading CORPORATION LAW gives the Corporate Practitioner a whole new slant on the do's and dont's of today's corporate structure. A must for every corporate attorney, every corporate officer and every small business owner.

i am not the law school student but i can totaly understand the corporation law from this book. easy to read and easy to understand.

Wanted to help my husband - he is starting a corporation. I knew nothing about law and or companies and this book made me sound and act like a pro! I wish this author would write more books.

This book is well written and easily followed. It progresses in a logical manner making it easy for anyone interested in learning corporation law. The essays and review questions help make the topics understandable.

Quentin Reynolds's COURTROOM is actually a book I've read when I was still a teenager. That book was misplaced and got lost, but the image of Atty. Leibowitz and his exploits that Mr. Reynolds brought to life thru his dazzling book remained in my memory. Now I am in my 30s and having reread the book thru the order delivered by Amazon, all the characters in the book, probably all dead, came alive again, as fresh as when I read about them more than a decade ago. This is one hell of a book, not to be missed. Kewlest of the kewl!

Reynolds did a fine job with this biography of Liebowitz, noted criminal defense attorney of the "gangster era" and later Kings County, New York, trial judge. "Courtroom" should be required reading for prospective trial lawyers.

Expertly written, the book probes deeply into many of Liebowitz's courtroom experiences, analyzing his instincts, his attention to detail and his techniques, without ever becoming bogged-down or dull. We learn how the master selected jurors and then reached out to them with his courtroom manner and compelling arguments. We watch as his determined cross examination turns up the slightest flaw in a prosecution witness's testimony and as he uses that flaw to shred the witness's credibility.

Reynolds spends considerable time on the historic Scottsboro Boys case and deals with Liebowitz's defense of Vincent "Mad Dog" Coll, Al Capone, Bruno Richard Hauptmann (Lindbergh baby case), and others. Chicago Outfit boss Al Capone, Murder Inc. leader Louis "Lepke" Buchalter, Owen Madden and Dutch Schultz make brief appearances in the narrative.

The author also uses his work to deal with some of the major criminology and law enforcement issues of Liebowitz's era. These include anthropological criminology (Liebowitz opposed the theory that violent criminals were evolutionary throwbacks) and police brutality.

Shortcomings in the work include the lack of an index and the absence of photographs. Those interested in American Mafia history could be let down by the short attention given to Liebowitz's prominent mob boss clients.

On the issue of April 1958 "Selection from the Reader's Digest" published a very important article (condensed from "THIS WEEK") by the well-known JUDGE SAMUEL LEIBOWITZ of the Brooklyn's Court of Assizes, whose title was (on the Italian edition) « Why has Italy the lowest rate of juvenile criminology ». I am trying to trace the original article in English, either that from "Selection from the Reader's Digest" or the original one from "THIS WEEK". Can you help me in some way? Said article concerns the American youth, the American family, and the American way of living, as compared to other nations'. You'll be very interested yourself for sure!

This book was written more than fifty years ago, and the events has at least seventy years, but even at this time almost everybody think and act like seventy years ago, so if this book were written by other writer and say that is happening now you would believe it. The big problem of the book is that all those cases were for real, the people don't think if they are wrong, they want to judge the people just for their color , race or religion, is that OK with you?
The book is a little bit heavy in some parts, but is always in the story and never goes out just to fill pages, Excellent book.

By the way, in the packages of Camel cigarettes is indeed a man, the feet of the man are in the hind ones of the camel, the man is in an obscene position.

I read this as a schoolkid in India 30 years back and was entranced by his passionate defense of his clients. Even now the thrill of reading about Justice Leibowitz and the famous trials he participated in makes the Dershowitzs of the world like lilliputians. Like the Beatles it will remain timeless.

I have published an award-winning law review article on Federal Indian Law, worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (until I couldn't hold my nose any longer), and had the great good luck to learn Indian Law from Prof. Raymond Cross at The University of Montana School of Law. But Paul VanDevelder taught me new things about all three.

Mr. VanDevelder deftly explains some of the more arcane aspects of Federal Indian Law in a way that, at least for me, filled in more of the puzzle pieces - but while also making it easily accessible to even the non-professional. Mr. VanDevelder taught me that the Corps of Engineers can be even more insidious and arrogant than even I had suspected. And, given the good professor's reluctance to blow his own horn, Mr. VanDevelder taught me that merely having known Raymond Cross was far more an honor than I could have ever guessed.

If you have any curiosity about Indian legal rights, or seek understanding about the grave damage government administrators can do when they embody the worst kinds of ignorance, arrogance, and egomania, or merely hope to be inspired by a ripping good yarn about the undeniable perseverance of the human spirit, Coyote Warrior is your book.

At first glance this book would appear to be a rather standard documentary of the struggles faced by a particular Indian nation. That is true to a certain extent, as the book covers the Three Affiliated Tribes of North Dakota (Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara), who until the 1950s were the most successful and self-sufficient Indians in the country, then saw their productive lands disappear under a Missouri River reservoir. After forced relocation and disenfranchisement, and political bullying from government agencies pushing through water reclamation projects that were probably a giant boondoggle, the tribes went instantly from success to destitution and dependence on the government. VanDevelder illustrates their long-term suffering through the decades-long travails and heartbreaks of the Cross family, whose father Martin led a valiant but hopeless struggle to save the tribes' livelihood and culture. The story continues through their traumatic uprooting and torn connections to their community, up to the current successes of son Raymond who has become one of the leading Indian attorneys in the nation.

VanDevelder's extensive coverage of the careers of Martin and Raymond Cross is what makes this book unique, and much more than your typical respectful but depressing expose on current Indian affairs. VanDevelder unveils the extremely complicated nature of Indian law in general, with issues of sovereignty and broken treaties from centuries ago still mucking up court cases to this day. He also gives in-depth (though occasionally over-detailed) coverage of the particular legal maneuvers and challenges faced by the Three Affiliated Tribes and the Cross family, which thanks to the legal brilliance of Raymond and some powerful allies, finally resulted in partial justice after several decades of suffering and cultural ruination at the hands of the U.S. Government. VanDevelder writes of legal maneuvering and governmental shenanigans with a surprising amount of suspense, and somehow even makes a Supreme Court exploratory hearing seem dramatic. A bonus is VanDevelder's unique descriptions of legal precedents going back to medieval Europe in the thirteenth century, and the far-reaching historical development of Indian law in America to the present day. [~doomsdayer520~]

Considering that very few people will witness Raymond Cross's dynamism in person or read his eloquent legal briefs and law review articles, Paul VanDevelder's "Coyote Warrior" provides a persuasive account of another Native community's fight for justice in America. The legal struggles of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara peoples for their land and sovereignty, as seen from their standpoint, provides valuable insights into the institutionalized bad faith of federal Indian policy. The author achieved his goal of making the compelling story of three tribe's contentious political relationship with the United States accessible to a wider audience.

This book is an eminently readable account of the disasters which befell the Arikara,Hidatsa and Mandan tribes when they were displaced by the damning of the Missouri.
It is also a disturbing revelation of the shenanigans of government, producing a sense of shame in those of us who look for"justice for all" from our representatives in DC.
It falls to bold Coyote Warriors,Martin Cross and later his brilliant son Raymond to combat in court,the injustices perpetrated on Native peoples.
As a piece of reporting VanDevelder's work is carefully phrased,occasionally lyrical, avoiding heavily loaded language.
It is also supplemented with an exhaustive bibliography(of which the author says there is more),one bound to satisfy demanding researchers.

An extraordinary look at the forces that disenfrnchised an Indian Nation from its heritage and its land. An insightful look into the destructive forces that rend family and community ties when frderal policies that de-humanize Native people are allowed to be implemented behind one man's ego, and a government's indifference. It is an all too familiar story -- well told -- of disenfranchisement of Indian people and governments. And finally, a story of the courage and incredible intellect of one families battle against irresistible forces.