The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. It superseded the Articles of Confederation, the nation's first constitution, in 1789. Originally comprising seven articles, it delineates the national frame and constraints of government. The Constitution's first three articles embody the doctrine of the separation of powers, whereby the federal government is divided into three branches: the legislative, consisting of the bicameral Congress (Article I); the executive, consisting of the president and subordinate officers (Article II); and the judicial, consisting of the Supreme Court and other federal courts (Article III). Article IV, Article V, and Article VI embody concepts of federalism, describing the rights and responsibilities of state governments, the states in relationship to the federal government, and the shared process of constitutional amendment. Article VII establishes the procedure subsequently used by the 13 states to ratify it. The Constitution of the United States is the oldest and longest-standing written and codified national constitution in force in the world today. Read more

"A profession built on resilience must now prove its own ability to adapt in order to survive."The Thinning Blue Line exposes one of the greatest threats to American law enforcement today: the unprecedented recruitment and retention crisis. With agencies nationwide struggling to fill their ranks, public safety hangs in the balance.Colin Whittington, the 2019 Virginia Deputy Sheriff of the Year, best-selling author, and CEO of Recruiting Heroes LLC, delivers a compelling analysis of the causes behind this staffing emergency, from generational shifts and public scrutiny to outdated hiring practices. He examines how societal changes, like the COVID-19 pandemic and the post-George Floyd era, have reshaped the profession’s image.Whittington offers a roadmap for rebuilding law enforcement staffing through data-driven insights and real-world solutions. He highlights modern recruitment tactics, the power of social media, and why retention, not recruitment, is the real key to solving this crisis. With strategies to improve career growth, leadership, and officer well-being, he provides a blueprint for keeping experienced officers on the force.A must-read for department leaders, policymakers, recruiters, and all those who support our men and women in uniform, The Thinning Blue Line delivers bold strategies to revitalize hiring, strengthen retention, and secure the future of policing in America. Read more

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The official report by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol, featuring an exclusive foreword on the state of American democracy by Congressman Adam Schiff On January 6, 2021, the United States came perilously close to losing its democracy. A mob instigated by the president of the United States violently attacked the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., seeking to disrupt the certification of the electors in the presidential election and prevent the peaceful transfer of power for the first time in American history. The attack was the culmination of a plot organized and driven by a defeated president, attempting to remain in power through a complex web of deceit, intimidation, and violence. This is the official report of the investigation into the attack—perhaps the most vital congressional investigation in American history—with exhibits, witness testimony, and an exclusive foreword by Congressman Adam Schiff, who offers critical insights into this harrowing chapter in American history. Read more

One of the greatest fears of the American populace are the thoughts of a second American revolution or a Civil War II. Martial law is coming! It’s not a matter of “Will it happen?” It’s a matter of, “When will it happen?” This book answers the questions that people ask about martial law. It addresses the many facets of fear surrounding the topic, and challenges the reader to question their readiness for the imminent declaration. Read more

What happens when the leaders sworn to protect America’s borders choose to dismantle them instead?In TREASON, J.J. Carrell delivers a gripping exposé of the Biden Administration’s deliberate and systematic unraveling of U.S. sovereignty. This is not speculation—it’s a searing account from someone who witnessed the betrayal firsthand.For 24 years, Carrell served in the U.S. Border Patrol, rising to the rank of Deputy Patrol Agent in Charge. He fought on the frontlines of America’s border security, safeguarding a system designed to protect the nation. But in January 2021, everything changed.The most secure border in U.S. history was destroyed overnight.Construction of the border wall halted.Long-standing immigration laws were replaced with unconstitutional directives.Millions of illegal aliens flooded into the country, enabled by a web of corrupt partnerships between the government and NGOs.Carrell watched his life’s work disintegrate in an instant. The policies he was forced to implement as an agent weren’t just ineffective—they were a direct assault on the very sovereignty of the United States. Unable to stand by any longer, he made the painful decision to retire and speak out.What This Book Reveals Will Leave You StunnedCarrell connects the dots to reveal an orchestrated plan designed to open America’s borders, unravel its security, and transform its future. With evidence laid out like a prosecutor building a criminal case, he exposes:The staggering surge in illegal entries: Daily arrests skyrocketed to over 20,000, overwhelming border security systems and personnel.The betrayal of unaccompanied children: Over 320,000 children were “lost” by federal agencies, with many falling prey to exploitation.The manipulation of immigration laws: Executive orders stripped the system of its protections, leaving border agents powerless.The profiteering partnerships with NGOs: Millions of taxpayer dollars flowed into the hands of organizations that facilitated the invasion, operating with impunity and zero accountability.This Is More Than a Crisis—It’s a Catastrophe by DesignCarrell argues that these policies were not the result of incompetence but a calculated effort to reshape America through chaos and division. From child trafficking to the dismantling of immigration law, this administration has created a border crisis that threatens the nation’s very fabric.But don’t take his word for it. Every fact, every claim, every statistic in this book is backed by firsthand accounts, documented evidence, and years of expertise from someone who lived it.⚠ A Call to Every Patriot ⚠This book is a wake-up call to every American who values the nation’s sovereignty and security. Carrell doesn’t mince words:"Do not look away. Ignorance is no longer an alibi. To remain silent is to be complicit."In TREASON, he dares you to confront the truth. To see the full picture of betrayal, corruption, and calculated destruction.✓ What happens when the border is no longer secure?✓ What happens when laws are rewritten to serve political agendas?✓ What happens when a government turns on its people?The evidence is laid bare. The truth is undeniable. The question is—what will you do with it?TREASON is a rallying cry for those who refuse to let America’s sovereignty be sold off piece by piece. It’s for those who believe in truth, accountability, and the power of exposing corruption, no matter how difficult it is to face.Prepare to be shocked. Prepare to be outraged. Prepare to be moved.Because once you see the full picture, there’s no going back. Read more

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book.An essential, practical, hands-on resource for school leaders, policymakers, and other educational personnel, this practical, clear, and easy-to-understand guide looks at both the historical background and the contemporary legal issues that affect virtually every aspect of schools today. The new Sixth Edition of School Law and the Public Schools by Nathan Essex brings readers the latest information on today’s most critical issues, among them: recent rulings on religion in public schools, social media, Facebook and Twitter challenges, virtual charter schools, administrators’ authority at bus stops, legal aspects of teachers and administrators’ evaluation, teacher performance and misconduct, 504 Rehabilitation plans, the McKinney-Vento Homeless Act, violence and tragedy in U.S. schools, procedures for evaluating and responding to threats, natural disasters and school safety, proposed changes to No Child Left Behind by the White House, and the use of chaperones for field trips. Numerous application exercises and case studies give the concepts real-life meaning, and illustrative tables and figures further reinforce and amplify the ideas. Read more

Examines the outsized influence of jurors on prosecutorial discretion Thanks to television and popular media, the jury is deeply embedded in the American public’s imagination of the legal system. For the country’s federal prosecutors, however, jurors have become an increasingly rare sight. Today, in fact, less than 2% of their cases will proceed to an actual jury trial. And yet, when federal prosecutors describe their jobs and what the profession means to them, the jury is a central theme. Anna Offit’s The Imagined Juror examines the counterintuitive importance of jurors in federal prosecutors’ work at a moment when jury trials are statistically in decline. Drawing on extensive field research among federal prosecutors, the book represents “the first ethnographic study of US attorneys,” according to legal scholar Annelise Riles. It describes a world of legal practice in which jurors are frequently summoned—as make-believe audiences for proposed arguments, hypothetical evaluators of evidence, and invented decision-makers who would work together to reach a verdict. Even the question of moving forward with a prosecution often hinges on how federal prosecutors assume a jury will react to elements of the case—an exercise where the perspectives of the public are imagined and incorporated into every stage of trial preparation.Based on these findings, Offit argues that the decreasing number of jury trials at the federal level has not eliminated the influence of the jury but altered it. As imaginary figures, jurors continue to play an important and understudied role in shaping the work and professional identities of federal prosecutors. At the same time, imaginary jurors are not real jurors, and prosecutors at times caricature the public by leaning on stereotypes or preconceived and simplistic ideas about how laypeople think. Imagined jurors, it turns out, are a critical, if flawed, resource for introducing lay perspective into the legal process. As Offit shows, recentering laypeople and achieving the democratic promise of our legal system will require renewed commitment to the jury trial and juries that reflect the diversity of the American public. Read more

Estate and Trust Administration For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119543879) was previously published as Estate and Trust Administration For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781118412251). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.         Your plain-English guide to administering an estate and/or trustAs more and more of the population reach senior ages—including baby boomers, many of whom do not have wills—an increasing number of people are being thrust into the role of executor, administrator, personal representative of an estate, or trustee of a trust after the death of a loved one. This updated edition of Estate & Trust Administration For Dummies guides you through the confusing process of administering an estate and/or trust. Settling an estate and administering a trust can be complicated, messy, and time-consuming for individuals named as executor or trustee, most of whom have no previous experience with such matters. Estate & Trust Administration For Dummies shows you how to make sound decisions for your unique circumstances.Guides you through the confusing process of administering an estate and/or trustProvides expert advice on unfamiliar estate and trust tax lawGives you a practical checklist to follow for all of your estate and trust administration questions and concernsWhether you're looking for guidance on how to navigate the probate process and estate taxes, settle debts and bequests, fund a trust, comply with tax regulations, or anything in between, this hands-on, friendly guide takes away the mystery and provides detailed answers to all of your estate and trust administration questions.  Read more

Providing accurate and objective information to help make the right decisions during a divorce in Michigan, this guide provides answers to 360 queries such as What is the mediation process in Michigan and is it required? How quickly can one get a divorce? Who decides who gets the cars, the pets, and the house? What actions might influence child custody? How are bills divided and paid during the divorce? How much will a divorce cost? and Will a spouse have to pay some or all attorney fees? Structured in a question-and-answer format, this divorce handbook provides clear and concise responses to help build confidence and give the peace of mind needed to meet the challenges of a divorce proceeding. Read more

A TIMES LAW TOP LEGAL READ 2025 'A timely red alert that democratic values cannot be taken for granted' The Times'Incisive and eloquent' The Telegraph Across the globe, democracy is in crisis - in the UK alone, it has been rocked by Brexit, the pandemic and successive attempts by governments to bypass legal norms. But how did this happen, and where might we go from here? Jonathan Sumption cuts through the political noise with acute analysis of the state of democracy today - from the vulnerabilities of international law to the deepening suppression of democracy activism in Hong Kong, and from the complexities of human rights legislation to the defence of freedom of speech. Timely, incisive and wholly original, Challenges of Democracy applies the brilliance of 'the cleverest man in Britain' to the most urgent and far-reaching political issue of our day. Read more

What the top earning notaries & LSA’s know, that you don’t…Are you eager to become a notary public or certified loan signing agent as fast as possible?Perhaps you’ve heard just how much some signing agents are earning, even remotely from home?And now you want to claim your piece?We understand your motives, but before we get going – there’s some subtle details that you’ll need to know – if you want to avoid a catastrophic failure.Here’s just a fraction of what you’ll uncover inside:How to earn more than $200 per assignmentThe key differences between a notary public, a mobile notary, and LSA, NSA & RON's.How to take advantage of one little known notary niche which grew 546% last year..The #1 notary signing service you MUST sign up to, for easy assignmentsExactly how much E&O insurance you should get before embarking..Why MOST people fail with loan signingOne costly mistake you should NEVER make when completing your first signing!Understand the intricate differences between state requirementsBONUS: We’ve also included a FAQ section to address the 8 most common questions!So, regardless of whether or not you’ve already started your notary journey, or you’re brand new – our book will take you to a place where you can earn an extra $4-8K+ per month in income by loan signing.If you’re a hard worker, who wants to succeed as a signing agent or notary public – then..Scroll up and click “Buy with 1-click” now! Read more

The Guide to the Initial Study Checklist is the recepient of the State Merit Award from the California Association of Environmental Professionals.Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines covers 18 environmental topics and poses 89 questions. For each of the 89 questions, The Guide to the CEQA Initial Study Checklist will:HELP DETERMINE THE SCOPE OF THE QUESTION.PROVIDE SOURCES OF INFORMATION TO ANSWER THE QUESTION.PROVIDE EXAMPLE ANSWERS TO ANSWER THE QUESTION.DESCRIBE GENERAL FACTORS TO CONSIDER FOR DETERMINING SIGNIFICANCE."This is a book many CEQA experts should or could have written...it has been sorely needed for years!"Kent Norton, former state president, Association of Environmental Professionals Read more

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book.This succinct resource helps academic professionals understand how basic legal principles apply to educational questionsWritten in a reader-friendly style that legal novices can easily understand, Legal Rights of School Leaders, Teachers, and Students details the principles underlying school law and provides essential guidelines for school personnel to follow in their everyday work. Descriptive scenarios of landmark cases and compelling visuals clarify concepts and help educators understand the context of legal principles as they apply to a range of school issues. While the coverage is comprehensive, the presentation is straightforward and non-technical with extensive footnotes that allow readers to delve further into topics.This 8th Edition combines two highly successful books, Public School Law: Teachers’ and Students’ Rights and Legal Rights of Teachers and Students, with updated coverage of current and emerging legal issues, policies, and judicial decisions that affect classroom teachers. A new chapter on alternatives to traditional public schooling and expanded discussions of technology and social media use, rights of students with disabilities, and the importance of legal literacy keep readers informed and prepared to face today’s educational issues. Read more

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Contracts, the foundation of economic activity, are both vital and misunderstood. Contracts in the Real World, 2nd edition corrects common misunderstandings through a series of engaging stories involving such notable individuals as Martin Luther King, Maya Angelou, Lady Gaga, and Donald Trump. Capturing the essentials of this subject, the book explores recurring issues in contracting and shows how age-old precedents and wisdom still apply today and how contract law's inherent dynamism cautions against exuberant reforms. The accessible yet rigorous approach will appeal to the general reader and specialists alike, and to both teachers and students of contracts. Read more

Evaluating Police Uses of Force provides a critical understanding and evaluation of police tactics and the use of force.   Police violence has historically played an important role in shaping public attitudes toward the government. Community trust and confidence in policing have been undermined by the perception that officers are using force unnecessarily, too frequently, or in problematic ways. The use of force, or harm suffered by a community as a result of such force, can also serve as a flashpoint, a spark that ignites long-simmering community hostility.   In Evaluating Police Uses of Force, legal scholar Seth W. Stoughton, former deputy chief of police Jeffrey J. Noble, and distinguished criminologist Geoffrey P. Alpert explore a critical but largely overlooked facet of the difficult and controversial issues of police violence and accountability: how does society evaluate use-of-force incidents? By leading readers through answers to this question from four different perspectives—constitutional law, state law, administrative regulation, and community expectations—and by providing critical information about police tactics and force options that are implicated within those frameworks, this book helps situate readers within broader conversations about governmental accountability, the role that police play in modern society, and how officers should go about fulfilling their duties.  “Provides a current and complete blueprint of the laws and policies that contribute to persistent inequalities in police violence. This blueprint will be of tremendous value―perhaps especially so―to those who seek to understand the existing system and where they may best intervene in order to reduce these damaging inequalities.”  ―Theoretical Criminology Read more

This is the story of Billy Gene Malone and the end of an era. Malone lived almost his entire life on the Navajo Reservation working as an Indian trader; the last real Indian trader to operate historic Hubbell Trading Post. In 2004, the National Park Service (NPS) launched an investigation targeting Malone, alleging a long list of crimes that were “similar to Al Capone.” In 2005, federal agent Paul Berkowitz was assigned to take over the year- and-a-half-old case. His investigation uncovered serious problems with the original allegations, raising questions about the integrity of his supervisors and colleagues as well as high-level NPS managers.In an intriguing account of whistle-blowing, Berkowitz tells how he bypassed his chain-of-command and delivered his findings directly to the Office of the Inspector General. Read more

Known as “The Salad Bowl of the World,” California’s Salinas Valley became an agricultural empire due to the toil of diverse farmworkers, including Latinos. A sweeping critical history of how Mexican Americans and Mexican immigrants organized for their rights in the decades leading up to the seminal strikes led by Cesar Chavez, this important work also looks closely at how different groups of Mexicans—U.S. born, bracero, and undocumented—confronted and interacted with one another during this period.An incisive study of labor, migration, race, gender, citizenship, and class, Lori Flores’s first book offers crucial insights for today’s ever-growing U.S. Latino demographic, the farmworker rights movement, and future immigration policy. Read more

This Guide to New York Evidence describes key differences between New York State Rules of Evidence established by the New York Courts and the Federal Rules of Evidence Read more

Employing the unique, time-tested Examples & Explanations pedagogy, Examples & Explanations: Administrative Law combines textual material with well-written and comprehensive real world examples, explanations, and questions to test students’ comprehension of the materials and to provide practice in applying information to fact patterns. It covers the entire field of administrative law – the structure of the administrative state, rulemaking, adjudication, the availability and scope of judicial review, agency acquisition of information, and the public’s ability to obtain information from the government.New to the Seventh Edition: Recent developments in standing doctrine The Court’s groundbreaking cases on the unitary executive The Court’s overhaul of deference doctrine in Loper Bright and Kisor v. Wilke. Read more