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The company: a short history of a revolutionary idea (Modern Library Chronicles)
By John Micklethwait. 2003
Economist editors examine the history of the limited-liability joint-stock corporation--"the most important organization in the world"--from 3000 B.C. to the…
twenty-first century. The authors argue that companies have given the West a great competitive advantage and have, on the whole, evolved toward a more socially responsible posture. 2003Journalist explores the backlash against the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act and society's focus on medical treatment rather than equal…
opportunities. Discusses Clint Eastwood's decision to fight a lawsuit for access violations, Christopher Reeve's goal to walk again, and the proposed ADA Notification Act. 2003America's splendid little wars: a short history of U.S. military engagements: 1975-2000
By Peter A. Huchthausen. 2003
Retired naval officer and author of K-19: The Widowmaker (DB 55090) traces America's post-Vietnam armed conflicts from the 1975 rescue…
of the hijacked SS Mayaguez in the Gulf of Siam through the 1990s interventions in the Balkans. Includes U.S. failures in Lebanon, Iran, and Somalia and victories in Desert Storm, Grenada, and Panama. 2003The wrong man: the final verdict on the Dr. Sam Sheppard murder case
By James Neff. 2001
Investigative reporter assembles extensive evidence exonerating Cleveland physician Sam Sheppard of murdering his pregnant wife, Marilyn, on July 4, 1954.…
Describes botched police and forensic investigations, Sheppard's retrials and eventual acquittal in 1966, and his son's anti-death-penalty activism. Identifies probable actual killer and reconstructs possible murder scenario. Some violence and some strong language. 2001Judging Thomas: the life and times of Clarence Thomas
By Ken Foskett. 2004
Biography of the African American Supreme Court justice. Journalist Foskett describes Thomas's impoverished Georgia childhood, Yale Law School matriculation, legal…
career, conservative views, and 1991 appointment to the court by fellow Republican President George Bush. Also examines controversies that surround the jurist. Strong language. 2004Real U guide to your first apartment (Real U Guides Ser.)
By Megan Stine. 2004
Information about moving out of the family home and renting an apartment on one's own. Gives practical advice on finding…
a roommate, dealing with landlords, saving money on college housing, and furnishing the new place. For senior high and older readers. 2004The digital person: technology and privacy in the information age (Ex machina)
By Daniel J Solove. 2004
Law professor examines the proliferation of databases that store information on individuals' activities, interests, and preferences assembled through computers and…
the Internet. Examines privacy and legal concerns including identity theft, the debate over public records, and the use of government access to profile people for criminal or terrorist activity. 2004AARP crash course in estate planning: the essential guide to wills, trusts, and your personal legacy (AARP®)
By Michael T. Palermo. 2005
AARP offers advice on planning an estate. Covers wills and trusts, executors and trustees, provisions for heirs including those with…
disabilities, charitable donations, and distribution solutions for beneficiaries. Emphasizes consulting an estate attorney to prevent family feuds. Foreword by Ric Edelman. 2005Traces Sandra Day O'Connor's rise to power culminating in her appointment by President Ronald Reagan in 1981 to be the…
first female Supreme Court justice. Analyzes O'Connor's position on controversial issues such as abortion, affirmative action, and the death penalty. Discusses her role as a pivotal voter. 2005Citizenship made simple: an easy-to-read guide to the U.S. citizenship process (Citizenship Made Simple: an Easy-to-Read Guide to the U. S Ser.)
By Barbara Brooks Kimmel, Alan M. Lubiner. 2006
Reference for foreign nationals describes requirements and procedures for becoming a U.S. citizen. Explains the rights for military personnel and…
children, and provides a brief history of the country and an overview of the government. Includes a sample test and text of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. 2006Murder in tombstone: the forgotten trial of Wyatt Earp
By Steven Lubet. 2004
Details the Arizona court case that followed the 1881 gunfight at the O.K. Corral, in which Wyatt Earp, his brothers,…
and Doc Holliday faced murder charges. Describes how lawyer Thomas Fitch defended Earp at the preliminary hearing and saved him from the gallows. 2004Award-winning journalist predicts global warming will lead to rising sea levels and intense destructive coastal storms. Tidwell contends that human…
and environmental processes, including overdevelopment and Bush administration policies, contributed to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and he urges a transition to clean, renewable fuels. 2006The legal editors of Nolo--a do-it-yourself publishing firm celebrating its thirty-fifth year--describe fifty lifetime milestones with ten tips to deal…
with each. Includes going to college, buying a car, starting a business, surviving bankruptcy, getting married, forming a band, and becoming a landlord, among others. 2006The innocent man: murder and injustice in a small town
By John Grisham. 2006
Ada, Oklahoma. Chronicles the 1987 arrest and conviction of a former Oakland A's pitcher and his friend for the rape…
and murder of a twenty-one-year-old cocktail waitress five years earlier. Grisham examines the effect of DNA testing and a faulty original investigation on the men's eventual exoneration. Bestseller. 2006Planning for uncertainty: living wills and other advance directives for you and your family (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
By William Reichel, David John Doukas. 2007
Physicians offer advice on making and communicating medical and legal decisions concerning end-of-life care. Uses a question-and-answer format to explain…
proxies, advance directives, living wills, and the Patient Self-Determination Act. Emphasizes the connection between values and treatment preferences. Includes resources and web sites for obtaining legal forms. 2007Legal tips designed to help with informed decision-making. Includes advice on divorce and remarriage, grandparents' rights, social security, pensions, estate…
planning, disability, Medicare and Medicaid, housing, and consumer protection, among other topics. Highlights questions to ask a lawyer and explains legal terms. 2006Author explains the Foucauldian archaeological investigation approach and applies it to policy matters related to blindness, including professionalization, federal legislation,…
accreditation, and confronting discrimination. Uses the perspective of organizations of blind people, particularly the National Federation of the Blind (NFB). 2001The social security and medicare handbook: what you need to know explained simply
By V. R Leonard. 2008
Guide to Social Security and Medicare programs and various government benefits. Describes eligibility requirements and the application process for retirement,…
disability, dependent, survivor, and other compensation. Discusses Medicare co-pays, premiums, and prescription coverage. Offers tips on dealing with caseworkers and responding to the denial of a claim. Includes resources. 2008Michelle: a biography
By Liza Mundy. 2008
Washington Post staff writer describes Michelle Obama's life from childhood through her political journey of becoming America's first African American…
first lady. Discusses her being the child of a Chicago city worker; her Ivy League education and successful career; marriage to Barack, who calls her "the boss"; and motherhood. 2008Defines plagiarism, copyright, and fair use, specifically applying these legal concepts to students. Discusses research projects, citations, music and software…
downloads, and the permissions process. Provides advice on protecting your own creative work. For junior and senior high readers. 2008