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Par A. B McKillop. 2000
This volume examines the mystery behind Florence Deeks' 1925 lawsuit, which claimed that H. G. Wells plagiarized her manuscript in…
the writing of his international best-seller The Outline of History. In this exploration, McKillop introduces several sources, including renowned publishers, editors, lawyers, judges, and others, who come forward in this work to offer an account of one of the most notorious literary legal battles of the 20th century. 2000.Par Sylvia Fraser. 2001
Sylvia Fraser's three-month pilgrimage to India in search of "something larger than myself, something deeper, something more." Travelling 12,000 kilometres…
as a solitary traveler across deserts and through jungles, she visits sacred sites such as the twilight city of Varanasi on the Ganges and the Golden Temple of the Sikhs; spends time with a Hindu sect up Mount Abu and meditates eleven hours a day for ten days in a Buddhist retreat while observing a vow of silence. 2001.Par Anita Naik. 1999
This guide tells children what rights they do and don't have in common situations. It covers laws relating to health,…
education, family, sex, work, the police and leisure. It also contains detailed contact addresses for getting further information and help in the UK and Republic of Ireland. For junior high readers.Par Steve Hagen. 1999
This work provides a clear, straightforward treatise on Buddhism in general and awareness in particular - the book is all…
about being "awake" and in touch with what is going on here and now. The author's observations and insights are plain, practical and down-to-earth and deal exclusively with the present, not with theory, speculation or belief in some far-off time or place. This book should be of interest to anyone wanting to discover (or rediscover) the essence of Buddhism in accessible language, free of all the trappings and religious ritual. 1999, c1997.Par Ian Greene, Peter McCormick. 2019
Par Bruce McIvor. 2021
Faced with a constant stream of news reports of standoffs and confrontations, Canada’s “reconciliation project” has obviously gone off the…
rails. In this series of concise and thoughtful essays, lawyer and historian Bruce McIvor explains why reconciliation with Indigenous peoples is failing and what needs to be done to fix it. Widely known as a passionate advocate for Indigenous rights, McIvor reports from the front lines of legal and political disputes that have gripped the nation. From Wet’suwet’en opposition to a pipeline in northern British Columbia, to Mi’kmaw exercising their fishing rights in Nova Scotia, McIvor has been actively involved in advising First Nation clients, fielding industry and non-Indigenous opposition to true reconciliation, and explaining to government officials why their policies are failing. McIvor’s essays are honest and heartfelt. In clear, plain language he explains the historical and social forces that underpin the development of Indigenous law, criticizes the current legal shortcomings and charts a practical, principled way forward. By weaving in personal stories of growing up Métis on the fringes of the Peguis First Nation in Manitoba and representing First Nations in court and negotiations, McIvor brings to life the human side of the law and politics surrounding Indigenous peoples’ ongoing struggle for fairness and justice. His writing covers many of the most important issues that have become part of a national dialogue, including systemic racism, treaty rights, violence against Indigenous people, Métis identity, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP) and the duty to consult. McIvor’s message is consistent and powerful: if Canadians are brave enough to confront the reality of the country’s colonialist past and present and insist that politicians replace empty promises with concrete, meaningful change, there is a realistic path forward based on respect, recognition and the implementation of Indigenous rights.Par Eli Bortman. 2005
Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were Italian immigrants and anarchists. But, did they commit murder in Massachusetts in 1920? When…
they were executed, many believed they had been victims of prejudicePar Thomas Wolf, Patricia L. Bryan. 2005
In December 1900, a prosperous Iowa farmer was murdered in his bed--killed by two blows of an ax to his…
head. Four days later, the victim's wife, Margaret Hossack, was arrested and charged with the crime. The community was split by the trial which was covered by young journalist Susan Glaspell, later an acclaimed writer. Co-author is Thomas Wolf. Unrated. 2005Par Lee van der Voo. 2020
Journalist profiles the twenty-one youth plaintiffs from across the United States who sued the government in 2018 for the right…
to inherit a planet not irrevocably damaged by climate change. Discusses the individual circumstances of the plaintiffs and government policies which relaxed environmental regulations. Strong language. 2020Par Linda R Monk. 2018
A constitutional scholar examines the Bill of Rights amendment by amendment, discussing its history and the Supreme Court's interpretation of…
these rights. Includes stories of individuals who challenged, defined, or expanded many of these rights. Updated fifth edition. 2018Par Lainey Feingold. 2016
Lawyer explains the process of structured negotiation as an alternative to lawsuits. Details the seven stages: preparing a case, establishing…
ground rules, sharing information and expertise, moving negotiations forward, handling the unexpected, drafting an agreement, and post-settlement strategies. Case studies include ones of interest to the blind community. 2016Par Shana Knizhnik, Irin Carmon. 2015
Profile of the life of Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (born 1933) and popular culture representations of her. Discusses…
her early life growing up in Brooklyn, her legal and judicial career, family life, commitment to and fight for women's rights, and relationships with her fellow justices. Bestseller. 2015American-born Buddhist lama describes the concept of inter-meditation--allowing one to "see through the illusion of separation"--and ways to achieve it.…
Discusses learning to see from another's perspective, being kinder to ourselves and the greater world, connecting with our families, and more. 2015The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) serves as the model for disability-based laws around the world. Disability scholar Lennard J.…
Davis recounts the behind-the-scenes narrative of how the bipartisan bill came to be and discusses its far-reaching impacts. 2015Par A. Roger Ekirch. 2010
Account of James Annesley (1715-1760), who stood to inherit five titles and numerous estates in Ireland, Wales, and England. Relates…
twelve-year-old Annesley's 1728 kidnapping by his uncle and the boy's subsequent transportation to the American colonies as an indentured servant. Basis for Robert Louis Stevenson's novel Kidnapped (BR12524). 2010An overview of how the music industry has changed with the rise of digital technologies. Format wars, courtroom battles, and…
the rise of the pirate culture are all examined, with close-ups of key figures who changed the way music is consumed. 2015Law professor analyzes the events that led to 1919 dissent of Supreme Court Justice Holmes in the First Amendment case…
Abrams vs. United States. Examines previous decisions in opposition to the view expressed in the dissent, correspondence with interested parties, and influential personal relationships. 2013Coanchor of Nightline and Good Morning America recounts his recreational drug use and 2004 nationally televised panic attack that--coupled with…
overextension at work and his stint covering religion--prompted him to practice meditation, which he asserts led to increased calm, focus, and happiness in his life. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2014Par Laurie Edwards. 2013
The author of Life Disrupted: Getting Real about Chronic Illness in Your Twenties and Thirties (DB 67333), reviews the history…
of chronic disease, disability rights, the women's health movement, and cultural assumptions about the sick. Includes stories from patients and critiques of the health-care system. 2013Par Barbie Latza Nadeau. 2010
Rome-based reporter's account of the 2007 murder of British student Meredith Kercher in Perugia, Italy, and the case against her…
American roommate Amanda Knox, Amanda's Italian boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito, and local acquaintance Rudy Guede. Includes the author's own theory of Kercher's homicide. 2010