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Outstanding product, just as the seller described with fast delivery. Would recommend to anyone.

This book is a good introduction to a difficult topic. The authors don't focus on just the traditional "Costra Nostra" topics that many authors fall prey too. The authors carefully blend National and International Organized Crime (OC)Groups, Theories of OC and methods for controling the spread and growth of the groups.

The book is written in a textbook fashion and the authors provide keywords at the end of each chapter to assit the student in learning the main points of each chapter.

Both the authors appear very knowledgable in this subject and they continue to add current information into their newer additions.

I had Dr. Lyman in a class and I think he wrote a good book. He is detailed and provided me with alot of information. If you are into organized crime, not just mafia, get this book - it is a good resource.

Marcosson has written a detailed, thorough analysis, in a book that is very readable. Its a great read. It is so good that I wish there was more of it -- an updated edition? an analysis of swing-vote Justices? a look at Justice Breyer? . . . . Whenever an author leaves me wanting more, the book is a success.

When I first started reading this book, I wanted to throw it across the room. However, I then realized that the ingenuity of the contrivance reminded me of Tony Pena's brilliant use of Ken Harvey in the famed Royals-Twins game of the 18th of June, 2004. From then on it was golden.

Like a master surgeon, Marcosson uses his scalpel ingeniously to dissect his arguments. His analysis is even-handed, all the while moving the reader to understand, if not necessarily accept his conclusions.

As his high school debate coach, I was always impressed with his argumentation, even though we were on opposite ends of the political spectrum. In Original Sin Marcosson continues to practice the dying art of ciivil discourse on controversial topics. The book may well become a seminal text for the liberal interpretation of The Constitution.

A fabulous path-breaking guide to law beyond the atmosphere. Readable yet profound, it is the first of its kind and rare among textbooks. A must read for technology buffs!

The Reynolds book is a text used at the University of North Dakota Space Students graduate program for Space Law. I have found the book a pleasure to read as one who seeks to gain knowledge in this ever-growing niche field of law. Reynolds and Merges address the topic in suffivent detail to educate the reader. The comlexities of space law is emerging in this decade. I suspect that Mr. Reynolds will be compelled to write a new edition before "the decade is out."

As a law student, I am very interested in space law and thought that I would have a hard time finding anything on the subject. I was wrong! This book provides an excellent summary of the whole field; it's also clearer and better-written, not to more interesting, than most legal casebooks. It also contains a lot of useful reference material that would be handy to have on a shelf in law practice. Great!

This is one of the best books out there dealing with criminology. It is huge and has essays dealing with many subjects written by some of the most influential criminologists in England and abroad.

This is the leading modern text in criminology, comprehensive and authoritative, written by 35 distinguished British contributors. The editors are Mike Maguire, Professor of Criminology at Cardiff University, Rod Morgan, Chairman of the Youth Justice Board of England and Wales and Professor Emeritus at Bristol University, and Robert Reiner, Professor of Criminology at the London School of Economics.

It has five parts: the history and theory of criminology, the social construction of crime and crime control, the dimensions of crime, the forms of crime, and reactions to crime. It covers research and policy developments and their relationship to race, gender, youth culture and political economy.

The evidence is that the serious violent crime rate is much higher in Thatcherite political economies than in welfarist ones. As Reiner writes, there is a plethora of material confirming that crime of all kinds is linked to inequality, relative deprivation, and unemployment. So, for example, the rise in crime in Britain in the 1980s was due to what happened in the 1980s: naturally Thatcher blamed it on what had happened 20 years before. And it was the 1980s, not the 1960s, that saw the dramatic rise in opiate use here.

The evidence shows that states with higher welfare spending have less crime and lower imprisonment rates. For every dollar spent, Michigans Head Start welfare programme brought $17 of benefit by cutting crime, thereby cutting the numbers imprisoned and thus the costs of imprisonment.

Of course, recognising that crime has root causes does not stop us exploring all possible avenues of crime reduction, victim support and penal reform. Nor does it mean ignoring offenders moral responsibility. Understanding does not cancel the need for judgment.

Thatcherite political economies also have more punitive penal policies. Yet welfarist Sweden has had a smaller rise in crime than Britain, while having a less punitive penal policy. Similarly, Finland has dramatically cut its prison numbers, without increasing crime.

Growing economic inequality and social polarisation increase crime and therefore insecurity and fear. We cannot afford to leave the economy, or society or security to the market. We need to take responsibility for all aspects of our society.

A vast collection of essays on different criminological subjects that covers most things on a course of study. Will also act as a good book for reference and background reading. Although it appears pricey it does cover a lot of ground and is indeed very cost effective when compared to similar books that offer not much for a similar price. The only criticism is this - if you are wanting a feminist perspective this often comes off as lacking, although in saying this it does (by this ommission) reveal the holes in criminological research that feminists are seeking to correct. Well worth adding to your collection.

To me, literature is a term used to describe books that are truly worth every reader's time and is significant enough to be remembered for a lifetime. The Paradise of Revenge is, without a doubt, literature. The benevolence and corruption of the human soul is seen through the eyes of young Josefina Camarillo. A devoutly religious girl, all Josefina wants is to become a wife and raise a family of her own. Her dreams of purity are shattered on one brutal night in which she is raped and forever disfigured. Innocence lost, Josefina loses all hope in her life. In her sorrow, something sinister stirs within her psyche, something with an insatiable thirst for revenge. Mentally battered, Josefina begins to lose control of her mind, unable to stop the darkness that lies within all of us. Add this with a courageous young wife and mother who takes on a judicial crime family guilty of framing her spouse for the rape and disfigurement of a vengeful Josefina. Selflessly, she willingly risks her self respect and life to prove her husbund's innocence and to bring his accusers to justice. A wondrous web of truth and deceit is spun, leading up to the irreversible repercussions of revenge. A complex, thought provoking tale with a generous share of surprising twists can be found within this astounding read. Woven within the story are believable, sympathetic characters, attention grabbing conflicts, and plenty of insight regarding human nature. For those who not only search for a good read, but also seek true life revelations, look no further. In my sincerest of judgements, The Paradise of Revenge is a must read.

"The Paradise of Revenge", by Richard Lee Orey is both fascinating and shocking inasmuch as the plot revolves around the worst kind of corruption known to decent citizens: a corrupt justice system.

The prologue grabs the reader's interest by introducing the despicable travesty of justice as seen through the eyes, thoughts, and dialogue of the evil-minded and hated antagonists. It creates a mood that prepares the reader for the horrible, traumatic, premeditated assault on an innocent young woman, in which the perpetrators of that assault later frame a decent unsuspecting family man for the crime. The man's wife, wanting to find a way to free her innocent husband from prison, gets caught up in a terrible scheme, perpetrated by the crime organization, which turns her into a prostitute.

The young rape victim of the violent assault suffers immensely, and eventually marries a man who offers her hope until the marriage turns sour. Deep inside her is such a strong need for revenge, she becomes two personalities that are marked by good and evil. The contrast describes the decent man's eternal struggle to choose good over evil and how experiences and emotions can lead to wrong choices--which in this instance, the victim's choice of committing a terrible wrong on another innocent victim, the son of her accused rapist.

Mr. Orey is a master of words, and his use and control of the English language is no less than extraordinary. His ability to describe people and places is superb, and many descriptions rang of poetic merit.

After reading "The Paradise of Revenge", I must state that the book is not for the faint-hearted or for anyone who is opposed to graphic sex. Greed and lust are at the core of the plot that centers on an organization of people within the justice system who trump up criminal charges against innocent men in order to coerce their wives into joining a lewd Prison Widows Club. The women are blackmailed into working as prostitutes; thereby filling the pockets of the crime family running the organization. In order to exemplify the overall purpose and effect of the crime organization, and the degradation felt by the victim and the coerced women, Mr. Orey consistently writes explicit sexual scenes throughout the book.

The suspense is ripe and the reader's interest peaked with the actions of all the characters, according to how they relate to each other. The resolution was handled extremely cleverly, and the introduction of McKinley Clearwater, a man of moral strength and fortitude, indirectly impacts the lives of the main characters by effecting a surprise resolution and redemption.

All in all, Mr. Orey has written a very interesting story that probably is a spin-off from incidents that actually happened during his twenty-six years in the courtroom as an official court reporter. For anyone who believes that our justice system is inviolate, "The Paradise of Revenge" will serve as a wake-up call to the fact that evil can rear its ugly head most anywhere that man resides.

When young Josefina seeks only God-sent love, we're given a graphic "I'm
there" set up and expose' of the trauma suffered by victims of physical and emotional sexual abuse. In reading this story with the backdrop of organized crime, you will experience violence, romance, sex and loving from radically different viewpoints--the physical and mental torment of the raped virgin, the anguish of the forced prostitute, and the paralyzing fear and humiliation of a seduced young teenage boy.

The Paradise of Revenge is an epic and complex love story with lots of twists and turns and steemy adult scenes which intensify the storyline. In the dramatic conclusion, the evildoers are brought to justice and dear Josefina finds her God-sent love. Guess who?

I have heard a LOT of new comer questions in the last couple of weeks
and wanted to be sure and tell everyone of an awesome book I used when I
was first starting out, in fact I still use it to this day. It is called
the Paralegal's Litigation Handbook and it is written by Carol Bruno. I promise you, every item you can think of
about litigation is in that book, she has definitions, form templates,
ideas for making work production faster, step by step instructions on
what to do next and where to go for resources and answers, etcc. I could
probably write a book describing this book, but suffice it to say, it
has saved my behind more than I care to count. It sits on my desk like a
dictionary and I have been a paralegal for 9 years. I honestly don't know how my career would have turned out without this book, because I had this book I felt like I could tackle the world because every answer I needed was at my fingertips.

I really hope Carole writes a new edition for the up and comers in this industry, but if she doesn't I will keep referring everyone to this edition.

PS the books are reasonably priced also.

Refer to this....regularly...

Useful for me personally and helps me get my job done....

Have even recommended this to non paralegals as a useful compilation....

Ms. Bruno has been my mentor since becoming a paralegal in 1980. Her first book "Paralegal's Litigation Handbook" has been my "bible" throughout my paralegal career. I have used it in my teaching of other paralegals.

I'm an estate planning attorney practicing in California. I'm always on the lookout for publications that I feel will be good reference resources for my clients who want to do a bit of additional homework on their own. I highly recommend this book.

It covers a wide range of issues that should be addressed during the planning process. But the book's breadth does not come at the expense of substance: the author provides reasonably detailed, accurate information and solid advice in a highly readable way.

This book is not a substitute for working with a professional to prepare your estate plan. However, it can help you get the most out of your relationship with your attorney and other advisors.

This is a good book to carry around with you and read while you're waiting to pick your children up from practice. It's organized well, in small bites, with a short question followed by an in-depth answer ( that rarely goes beyond two pages). He covers everything from Wills and Trusts to how to protect your grandkids' inheritances if their parents get divorced. It's a good book and well worth the investment. It''ll help you ask your lawyer the right questions.

I recently read the new edition of "A Parent's Guide to Wills & Trusts" by Don Silver, an estate-planning attorney. What I found most appealing about the book is the way he discusses the most delicate issues in a question-and-answer format that anyone can understand. Even if you already have a will, living trusts, power of attorney, living will, health care power of attorney and other estate planning documents in place, these should be updated regularly. The information provided in this book could help you better understand the issues and be able to communicate with your advisers in a more informed manner. I strongly recommend it!

can't believe a lawyer can write so lucidly and make the estate tax rules so clear. nancy randolf greenway has taken a complex subject and made it understandable....with humor, too. i recommend this book to everyone over the age of forty....a must read before wasting time on an estate-planning professional's billing clock.

A delightful, readable, and informative book.

I have been an investment professional for 27 years. One of the most common concerns I encounter is the concern that investors have of retaining the corpus of their estate for their children. Yet, estate planning is a complicated field populated by attorneys CPA's and others with specialized knowledge. The "average man" feels overwhelmed. Now, I have found a source to which I can refer them. Greenway and Shotwell have done an excellent job of explaining the basics of estate planning and have done it with such humor that the book becomes engaging reading rather than a dry estate planning tome. Kudos to the authors!

clear and well written. cover all areas of the law and is very practical. the case digest volume is also very useful.

This text is well-written and authoritative. It is a concise and accurate summary of the law.

If your practicing patent law and you don't have this book, then you're not doing your job. This is an absolutely invaluable reference that must be consulted before answering any Office Action.

If you want to understand patents, this is the book for you. It is extremely well written, and is at the perfect level of abstraction for engineers, inventors, and managers who must deal with patents.

I cannot give this book a higher recommendation.

I liked this book a lot. It is VERY well written and outlined. It tells you up front what it is going to talk about, and then it does it in a logical sequential manner. Something I have not been finding a lot of in books I have been reviewing lately.

Patent law is one of a few legal practice areas in which few attorneys involve themselves. I suppose this is the case because it takes a certain undergraduate education to qualify to be a patent attorney. Such attorneys typically major in either engineering or science in college. The courses required for these majors are prerequisites to be allowed to sit for the Patent Bar exam. And you cannot be a patent attorney without passing the Patent Bar exam.

Why are patent attorneys limited to engineers and science majors? Well, because filling out patent applications, doing patent searches, and litigating patent disputes all involve technical jargon that engineers and science majors are comfortable with. Why am I telling you this? Because the instant book explains patent law and the patent system without all the technical jargon that would probably confuse you if you were not a patent attorney already. As a result, this book is a gold mine for business people, engineers, and project managers who must use patents as busienss assets and protect their value.

Patents can benefit a company - or they can adversely affect it. But regardless they are a business asset. And business assets must be managed through the use of INFORMED decisions. That's where this book comes in. It will help business managers responsible for patents to learn the strange nomenclature surrounding patents, and to understand the patent system so they can make informed decisions about their patents.

My favorite part of the book was the extensive use of BottomLine-Rule-Caveat references made throughout the text. And the stories used to make points were easy to follow and understand. 5 stars!

PS. Examine the Search Inside option Amazon provides so you can take a look at the Table of Contents which discloses exactly what is covered in this book.

Teska's book is must-read for every inventor and manager concerned with protecting intellectual property. So much about the patenting process can be arcane, confusing, and counter-intuitive to the non-patent professional. It does all make sense--even the claims!!!--once you understand the patent system's underlying philosophies, but somebody has to lay it all out for you.

Teska's book does that. It is at once an informative and accessible read. I particularly resonated with Teska's 25 or so "Patent Myths," which encapsulate so much of what the potential inventor and her manager probably think (wrongly!) about the patent process. Been there, done that with my own clients.

Patent Savvy for Managers will help the reader answer such threshold questions as: "Is there an invention here that could be patented? and "Will it be worthwhile to do so?" Also, by cluing in the reader as to what the patent attorney is trying to accomplish in drafting the patent application, Teska prepares the inventor and her manager to participate more fully and more intelligently in the patenting process--including evaluating the patent attorney's proposed claims to make sure that the invention is properly protected.

This would be a good book, too, for a patent attorney to share with clients. "Read this," the attorney might say, "and you'll see what we are trying to accomplish."

A book like this is long overdue--especially for managers in smaller companies with no in-house IP legal resources. In fact I had been planning to write one just like it. Now I'm not so sure. Teska has already done it.

Ronald Slusky
Author of: Invention Analysis and Claiming: A Patent Lawyer's Guide