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  • Federal Criminal Law Doctrines

    The Forgotten Influence of National Prohibition

    by Kenneth M. Murchison ...
    This book offers a close look at the development of legal thought during the era of prohibition and documents the impact of prohibition on law as an intellectual discipline. Kenneth M. Murchison examines changes in federal criminal law doctrines from 1918 to 1933 in light of recent historical scholarship on prohibition and its impact on American society. He identifies these federal doctrinal ... Read more

    $34.99 CAD

  • The Snail Darter Case

    TVA versus the Endangered Species Act

    by Kenneth M. Murchison ...
    Series series Landmark Law Cases and American Society
    With the discovery of a tiny fish in a soon-to-be-flooded stretch of the Little Tennessee River, construction on a dam that had already cost taxpayers $100 million came crashing to a halt. Thanks to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, the snail darter was instantly transformed into both an icon for species preservation and a despised symbol of the environmental movement’s alleged excesses. The ... Read more

    $33.99 CAD

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  • Presidential Lottery

    The Reckless Gamble in Our Electoral System

    by James A. Michener ...
    In this eye-opening nonfiction account, world-renowned author James A. Michener details the reckless gamble U.S. voters make every four years: trusting the electoral college. In 1968, Michener served as a presidential elector in Pennsylvania. What he witnessed that fall disturbed him so much that he felt compelled to expose the very real potential in this system for a grave injustice with history ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD

  • Bourinot's Rules of Order

    A Manual on the Practices and Usages of the House of Commons of Canada and on the Procedure at Public Assemblies, Including Meetings of Shareholders

    by Geoffrey Stanford ...
    Nervous about chairing a meeting? Puzzled by the lingo of quorums and motions and adjournments? Wondering how to prevent someone from monopolizing the discussion?Bourinot's Rules of Order is the definitive guide to conducting meetings, large and small, formal and relaxed. Based on the procedures of the House of Commons in Ottawa, these rules outline all the steps and the details you need to know ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD

  • The Complete Idiot's Guide to U.S. Government and Politics

    by Franco Scardino ...
    The governed must know their governmentUnderstanding how our government functions and the political forces that influence it is vital for all Americans. As a comprehensive overview and history of the subject, this book is designed to help anyone interested in learning about our government and the origins of its complex inner workings, our political system, and key elements that have affected our ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD

  • U.S. Government and Politics, 2nd Edition

    by Franco Scardino ...
    Series series Idiot's Guides
    Do you really know how the U.S. government operates? Most Americans have simply forgotten what they learned in their high school government class. Providing an updated history and comprehensive overview, Idiot's Guides: U.S. Government & Politics, Second Edition, is written to help readers gain an understanding about the origins of the U.S government, in addition to its complex political system ... Read more

    $15.99 CAD

  • Our Common Ground

    A History of America's Public Lands

    by John D. Leshy ...
    The little-known story of how the U.S. government came to hold nearly one-third of the nation’s land and manage it primarily for recreation, education and conservation.“A much-needed chronicle of how the American people decided––wisely and democratically––that nearly a third of the nation’s land surface should remain in our collective ownership and be managed for our common good.”—Dayton Duncan, ... Read more

    $50.99 CAD

  • Wildlife Law, Second Edition

    A Primer

    by Eric T. Freyfogle, Dale D. Goble, Todd A. Wildermuth, Dr. ...
    Wildlife is an important and cherished element of our natural heritage in the United States. But state and federal laws governing the ways we interact with wildlife can be complex to interpret and apply. Ten years ago, Wildlife Law: A Primer was the first book to lucidly explain wildlife law for readers with little or no legal training who needed to understand its intricacies. Today, navigating ... Read more

    $56.99 CAD

  • Government Pirates

    The Assault on Private Property Rights—and How We Can Fight It

    by Don Corace ...
    After years of hard work and saving, you finally own a home. But don't get too comfortable. If government officials decide they want your property, they can take it—for a wide variety of shady reasons that go far beyond the usual definition of "public purposes." The courts have allowed these injustices to persist. And there is nothing you can do about it—not yet.Real estate developer and property ... Read more

    $19.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Constitution of the Philippines

    A Comprehensive Study of the Philippine Constitution and Governance System

    by Constitutional Commission ...
    The 'Constitution of the Philippines' serves as a pivotal document, encapsulating the legal and political framework of the nation. This constitutional text, marked by its clarity and precision, outlines the fundamental rights of citizens, the structure of government, and the rule of law, reflecting a commitment to democracy and social justice. The literary style is notably formal and authoritative ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • To Save the Land and People

    A History of Opposition to Surface Coal Mining in Appalachia

    by Chad Montrie ...
    Surface coal mining has had a dramatic impact on the Appalachian economy and ecology since World War II, exacerbating the region's chronic unemployment and destroying much of its natural environment. Here, Chad Montrie examines the twentieth-century movement to outlaw surface mining in Appalachia, tracing popular opposition to the industry from its inception through the growth of a militant ... Read more

    $31.99 CAD

  • Disasters and Democracy

    The Politics Of Extreme Natural Events

    by Rutherford H. Platt ...
    In recent years, the number of presidential declarations of “major disasters” has skyrocketed. Such declarations make stricken areas eligible for federal emergency relief funds that greatly reduce their costs. But is federalizing the costs of disasters helping to lighten the overall burden of disasters or is it making matters worse? Does it remove incentives for individuals and local communities ... Read more

    $54.99 CAD