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The Secret Barrister

Stories of the Law and How It's Broken

de The Secret Barrister ...

Narrado por Jack Hawkins ...

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11 hora 51 minutos

**An anonymous barrister's darkly comic and moving first-hand account of life in the legal system, and how it's failing us all.The Sunday Times number one bestseller.Winner of the Books are My Bag Non-Fiction Award.Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year.Shortlisted for Specsavers Non-Fiction Book of the Year.‘Eye-opening, funny and horrifying’ – Observer**You may not wish to think about it, ... Leer más

$20.12 USD

**An anonymous barrister's darkly comic and moving first-hand account of life in the legal system, and how it's failing us all.The Sunday Times number one bestseller.Winner of the Books are My Bag Non-Fiction Award.Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year.Shortlisted for Specsavers Non-Fiction Book of the Year.‘Eye-opening, funny and horrifying’ – Observer**You may not wish to think about it,
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The AI Mirror

How to Reclaim Our Humanity in an Age of Machine Thinking

de Shannon Vallor ...

Narrado por Kim Niemi ...

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9 hora 5 minutos

For many, technology offers hope for the future—that promise of shared human flourishing and liberation that always seems to elude our species. Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies spark this hope in a particular way. They promise a future in which human limits and frailties are finally overcome—not by us, but by our machines. Yet rather than open new futures, today's powerful AI technologies ... Leer más

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For many, technology offers hope for the future—that promise of shared human flourishing and liberation that always seems to elude our species. Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies spark this hope in a particular way. They promise a future in which human limits and frailties are finally overcome—not by us, but by our machines. Yet rather than open new futures, today's powerful AI technologies
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Abortion and The Senseless Assault on Reproductive Rights!

de Dorris S. Woods PhD ...

Narrado por Lauren Henry ...

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1 horas 37 minutos

The overturning of Roe V. Wade will have long-term and indelible consequences on American society.The purpose of this book is to be part of the on-going conversations.Perfect or not, Roe was working for America. Consequently, it did not need to be “fixed”.The ignorance of attempting to fix it when the ramifications were unknown, has resulted in chaos, confusion, inconvenience and trauma for women ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The overturning of Roe V. Wade will have long-term and indelible consequences on American society.The purpose of this book is to be part of the on-going conversations.Perfect or not, Roe was working for America. Consequently, it did not need to be “fixed”.The ignorance of attempting to fix it when the ramifications were unknown, has resulted in chaos, confusion, inconvenience and trauma for women
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Compliance and Regulations Specialist - The Comprehensive Guide

de Viruti Shivan ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series series Vanguard Professionals
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4 hora 46 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Navigating the Maze of Global Compliance and Regulations with Expertise and InsightIn the rapidly evolving world of business, staying ahead of compliance and regulatory requirements is more than a necessity—it's an art. "Compliance and Regulations Specialist - The Comprehensive Guide" serves as an indispensable resource for professionals aiming to ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Navigating the Maze of Global Compliance and Regulations with Expertise and InsightIn the rapidly evolving world of business, staying ahead of compliance and regulatory requirements is more than a necessity—it's an art. "Compliance and Regulations Specialist - The Comprehensive Guide" serves as an indispensable resource for professionals aiming to
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The Case for Culture

How to Stop Being a Slave to Your Law Firm, Grow Your Practice, and Actually Be Happy

de Eric Farber ...

Narrado por Jamie Rennell ...

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5 hora 14 minutos

Most lawyers don’t set out to be business owners. They become business owners when they open their own law firm, and from that point forward, their work tends to become disconnected and chaotic. They’re so busy with HR, bookkeeping, and marketing that they’re lucky to have twenty minutes a day to work on cases. Many lawyers are drowning, which contributes to the profession’s unsettling levels of ... Leer más

$8.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Most lawyers don’t set out to be business owners. They become business owners when they open their own law firm, and from that point forward, their work tends to become disconnected and chaotic. They’re so busy with HR, bookkeeping, and marketing that they’re lucky to have twenty minutes a day to work on cases. Many lawyers are drowning, which contributes to the profession’s unsettling levels of
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Philosophy and the Law

How Judges Reason

de Stephen Mathis ...

Narrado por Stephen Mathis ...

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8 hora 26 minutos

Do judges deduce their decisions from legal rules and principles, or do they decide cases based on what is fair given the facts at hand? The latter view, held by Legal Realists, serves as the starting point for Professor Stephen Mathis' eye-opening look at how judges reason. In this compelling lecture series, the esteemed professor addresses such issues as whether the law is distinct from morality ... Leer más

$20.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Do judges deduce their decisions from legal rules and principles, or do they decide cases based on what is fair given the facts at hand? The latter view, held by Legal Realists, serves as the starting point for Professor Stephen Mathis' eye-opening look at how judges reason. In this compelling lecture series, the esteemed professor addresses such issues as whether the law is distinct from morality
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Manifeste contre les notaires

Lobby, corruption, népotisme, monopole, conflits d'intérêts

de Collectif Non/Taire ...

Narrado por Isidore Amos ...

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5 hora 29 minutos

Le notariat, véritable oligopole, est devenu progressivement non pas un État dans l'État mais un État au-dessus de l'État. Les notaires opèrent aujourd'hui un véritable dévoiement du statut d'officier public à des fins purement mercantiles. Il existe un triangle d'or reliant le notariat latin, les hommes politiques et l'État. En contrepartie des services rendus à la classe politique, l'État, qui a ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

Le notariat, véritable oligopole, est devenu progressivement non pas un État dans l'État mais un État au-dessus de l'État. Les notaires opèrent aujourd'hui un véritable dévoiement du statut d'officier public à des fins purement mercantiles. Il existe un triangle d'or reliant le notariat latin, les hommes politiques et l'État. En contrepartie des services rendus à la classe politique, l'État, qui a
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Mes origines: une affaire d’état

Narrado por Audrey Kermalvezen ...

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8 hora 12 minutos

Audrey Kermalvezen apprend à 29 ans qu’elle et son frère sont nés grâce à un don de sperme. Ils sont 70 000 en France dans leur cas. La majorité d’entre eux l’ignorent. Des questions la hantent : son frère et elle ont-ils le même géniteur ? A-t-elle déjà croisé des demi-frères et sœurs inconnus ? A-t-elle un risque de consanguinité avec son mari, lui-même issu d’un don ? Autant d’interrogations ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Audrey Kermalvezen apprend à 29 ans qu’elle et son frère sont nés grâce à un don de sperme. Ils sont 70 000 en France dans leur cas. La majorité d’entre eux l’ignorent. Des questions la hantent : son frère et elle ont-ils le même géniteur ? A-t-elle déjà croisé des demi-frères et sœurs inconnus ? A-t-elle un risque de consanguinité avec son mari, lui-même issu d’un don ? Autant d’interrogations
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Spy Watching

Intelligence Accountability in the United States

de Loch K. Johnson ...

Narrado por Norman Dietz ...

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31 hora 12 minutos

All democracies have had to contend with the challenge of tolerating hidden spy services within otherwise relatively transparent governments. Democracies pride themselves on privacy and liberty, but intelligence organizations have secret budgets, gather information surreptitiously around the world, and plan covert action against foreign regimes. Sometimes, they have even targeted the very citizens ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

All democracies have had to contend with the challenge of tolerating hidden spy services within otherwise relatively transparent governments. Democracies pride themselves on privacy and liberty, but intelligence organizations have secret budgets, gather information surreptitiously around the world, and plan covert action against foreign regimes. Sometimes, they have even targeted the very citizens
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Fetus “Let Me Live!”

My Case Against Abortion

de Straight Solutions, LLC ...

Narrado por ElevenLabs ...

Series Audiolibro 1 - Life at the Crossroads
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7 hora 6 minutos

This book illuminates the individuality of the fetus, highlighting its undeniable uniqueness as an entity with its own genetic code, distinct from that of its mother. From conception, the fetus carries a unique DNA profile—a signature as irreplaceable as a fingerprint. In legal contexts, DNA serves as the gold standard for identification, emphasizing that even in its earliest stages, a fetus holds ... Leer más

$15.99 USD

This book illuminates the individuality of the fetus, highlighting its undeniable uniqueness as an entity with its own genetic code, distinct from that of its mother. From conception, the fetus carries a unique DNA profile—a signature as irreplaceable as a fingerprint. In legal contexts, DNA serves as the gold standard for identification, emphasizing that even in its earliest stages, a fetus holds
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We Own This City

A True Story of Crime, Cops, and Corruption

de Justin Fenton ...

Narrado por Dion Graham ...

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9 hora 41 minutos

NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ CHOICE • The astonishing true story of “one of the most startling police corruption scandals in a generation” (The New York Times), from the Pulitzer Prize–nominated reporter who exposed a gang of criminal cops and their yearslong plunder of an American cityNOW AN HBO SERIES FROM THE WIRE CREATOR DAVID SIMON AND GEORGE PELECANOS“A work of journalism that not only chronicles ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ CHOICE • The astonishing true story of “one of the most startling police corruption scandals in a generation” (The New York Times), from the Pulitzer Prize–nominated reporter who exposed a gang of criminal cops and their yearslong plunder of an American cityNOW AN HBO SERIES FROM THE WIRE CREATOR DAVID SIMON AND GEORGE PELECANOS“A work of journalism that not only chronicles
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Contra la perfección (Serie ENDEBATE)

La ética en la era de la ingeniería genética

de Michael J. Sandel ...

Narrado por Alejandro Vargas-Lugo ...

Series Audiolibro Volumen - Serie ENDEBATE
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3 hora 12 minutos

¿Qué tiene de malo manipular nuestra naturaleza? ¿Dónde están las líneas rojas, si las hay? El filósofo Michael Sandel trata de responder a esta pregunta a través de un ameno pero profundo repaso del campo de la bioética.«Un esclarecedor análisis ético de la investigación con células madre cierra esta magnífica obra de filosofía pública».Ray Olson, Booklist<... ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

¿Qué tiene de malo manipular nuestra naturaleza? ¿Dónde están las líneas rojas, si las hay? El filósofo Michael Sandel trata de responder a esta pregunta a través de un ameno pero profundo repaso del campo de la bioética.«Un esclarecedor análisis ético de la investigación con células madre cierra esta magnífica obra de filosofía pública».Ray Olson, Booklist<...
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Anatomy of Injustice

A Murder Case Gone Wrong

de Raymond Bonner ...

Narrado por Mark Bramhall ...

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11 hora 11 minutos

From Pulitzer Prize winner Raymond Bonner comes the gripping story of a grievously mishandled murder case that put a twenty-three-year-old man on death row. In January 1982, an elderly white widow was found brutally murdered in the small town of Greenwood, South Carolina. Police immediately arrested Edward Lee Elmore, a semiliterate, mentally retarded black man with no previous felony record. His ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

From Pulitzer Prize winner Raymond Bonner comes the gripping story of a grievously mishandled murder case that put a twenty-three-year-old man on death row. In January 1982, an elderly white widow was found brutally murdered in the small town of Greenwood, South Carolina. Police immediately arrested Edward Lee Elmore, a semiliterate, mentally retarded black man with no previous felony record. His
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Cobalt Cover-Up

The Inside Story of a Deadly Conspiracy at the Largest Car Manufacturer in the World

de Lance Cooper ...

Narrado por Van Tracy ...

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7 hora 31 minutos

Following a deadly car crash, small-town lawyer Lance Cooper risked everything to battle one of the most powerful auto corporations in the world to get justice for a young woman. A fast-paced, journalistic account of tragedy turned to triumph, despair to hope, Cobalt Cover-Up is an inspirational, thoroughly compelling, and victorious audiobook.In the midst of his own family struggles, small-town ... Leer más

$26.99 USD

Following a deadly car crash, small-town lawyer Lance Cooper risked everything to battle one of the most powerful auto corporations in the world to get justice for a young woman. A fast-paced, journalistic account of tragedy turned to triumph, despair to hope, Cobalt Cover-Up is an inspirational, thoroughly compelling, and victorious audiobook.In the midst of his own family struggles, small-town
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Inside Parkhurst

Stories of a Prison Officer

de David Berridge ...

Narrado por David John ...

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10 hora 28 minutos

THE FASCINATING SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERAssaults. Riots. Cell fires. Medical emergencies. Understaffed wings. Suicides. Hooch. Weapons. It's all in a week's work at HMP Parkhurst.After 28 years working as a prison officer, with 22 years at HMP Parkhurst, once one of Britain's most high security prisons, David Berridge has had to deal with it all: serial killers and gangsters, terrorists and ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

THE FASCINATING SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERAssaults. Riots. Cell fires. Medical emergencies. Understaffed wings. Suicides. Hooch. Weapons. It's all in a week's work at HMP Parkhurst.After 28 years working as a prison officer, with 22 years at HMP Parkhurst, once one of Britain's most high security prisons, David Berridge has had to deal with it all: serial killers and gangsters, terrorists and
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Meanderings on Ethics

The Canyon Between Ideals and Reality

de Sayed Hamid Fatimi ...

Narrado por Digital Voice George E ...

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24 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Meanderings on Ethics" is a deep, critical exploration of the disconnect between the ethical ideals we are taught and the systems we live under. It unpacks how our morals, ethics, and laws are not timeless truths but manmade constructs, shaped by power, convenience, and cultural shifts. The book examines the function of law, the illusion of moral ... Leer más

$0.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Meanderings on Ethics" is a deep, critical exploration of the disconnect between the ethical ideals we are taught and the systems we live under. It unpacks how our morals, ethics, and laws are not timeless truths but manmade constructs, shaped by power, convenience, and cultural shifts. The book examines the function of law, the illusion of moral
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Voto en contra

de José Ramón Cossío ...

Narrado por Adrián Ogazón ...

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5 hora 6 minutos

Este libro muestra uno de los rostros más luminosos de México: el de la pluralidad, la inteligencia y las instituciones.En los últimos 15 años, México ha librado algunas de sus batallas más importantes... en la Suprema Cortede Justicia de la Nación. Ahí se han debatido -y definido- los límites a la libertad de expresión, los derechos de los indígenas a juicios justos, las fronteras de la ... Leer más

$21.99 USD

Este libro muestra uno de los rostros más luminosos de México: el de la pluralidad, la inteligencia y las instituciones.En los últimos 15 años, México ha librado algunas de sus batallas más importantes... en la Suprema Cortede Justicia de la Nación. Ahí se han debatido -y definido- los límites a la libertad de expresión, los derechos de los indígenas a juicios justos, las fronteras de la
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Objection

Disgust, Morality, and the Law

de Debra Lieberman, Carlton Patrick ...

Narrado por Matthew Josdal ...

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11 hora 39 minutos

Why do we consider incest wrong, even when it occurs between consenting adults unable to have children? Why are words that gross us out more likely to be deemed "obscene" and denied the protection of the First Amendment?In Objection, psychologists Debra Lieberman and Carlton Patrick examine disgust and its impact on the legal system to show why the things that we find stomach-turning so often ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

Why do we consider incest wrong, even when it occurs between consenting adults unable to have children? Why are words that gross us out more likely to be deemed "obscene" and denied the protection of the First Amendment?In Objection, psychologists Debra Lieberman and Carlton Patrick examine disgust and its impact on the legal system to show why the things that we find stomach-turning so often
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Fake Law

The Truth About Justice in an Age of Lies

de The Secret Barrister ...

Narrado por Jack Hawkins ...

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11 hora 16 minutos

THE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERCould the courts really order the death of your innocent baby? Was there an illegal immigrant who couldn't be deported because he had a pet cat? Are unelected judges truly enemies of the people?Most of us think the law is only relevant to criminals, if we even think of it at all. But the law touches every area of our lives: from intimate family matters to the ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

THE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERCould the courts really order the death of your innocent baby? Was there an illegal immigrant who couldn't be deported because he had a pet cat? Are unelected judges truly enemies of the people?Most of us think the law is only relevant to criminals, if we even think of it at all. But the law touches every area of our lives: from intimate family matters to the
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The Anatomy Of A Corporate Lynching

de Charles Ford ...

Narrado por Charles Ford ...

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3 hora 42 minutos

An updated edition of the book, The Anatomy Of A Corporate Lynching which now includes everything that transpired since the release's first printing. This biographical recollection goes behind the scenes of a very public copyright and civil rights lawsuit that took place in New York between the author and Con Edison. The ensuing litigation details and media accounts shared within the pages act as ... Leer más

$21.99 USD

An updated edition of the book, The Anatomy Of A Corporate Lynching which now includes everything that transpired since the release's first printing. This biographical recollection goes behind the scenes of a very public copyright and civil rights lawsuit that took place in New York between the author and Con Edison. The ensuing litigation details and media accounts shared within the pages act as
... Leer más
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It’s Never Been Easier to Hire the Wrong Attorney

de David W. Craig, Abigail Hays ...

Narrado por Andrew Tell ...

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2 hora 36 minutos

Winning your case means finding the right lawyer.Whether criminal or civil, each court case is unique. An attorney may have a high win rate with exceptional testimonials, but if their specialty is financial fraud and your case is in personal injury, your position will suffer—and the results could be detrimental.In It’s Never Been Easier to Hire the Wrong Attorney, David W. Craig and Abigail Hays ... Leer más

$7.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Winning your case means finding the right lawyer.Whether criminal or civil, each court case is unique. An attorney may have a high win rate with exceptional testimonials, but if their specialty is financial fraud and your case is in personal injury, your position will suffer—and the results could be detrimental.In It’s Never Been Easier to Hire the Wrong Attorney, David W. Craig and Abigail Hays
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The dark side of the police

de Jean-Pierre Colombiès, Bertrand Ferrier ...

Narrado por Synthèse vocale ...

Completo

7 hora 31 minutos

An inspector at 36 Quai des Orfèvres and a specialist in combating drug trafficking in Marseille, Jean-Pierre Colombiès is now a well-known figure in street-level policing—some might say he has become “the police’s media loudmouth.” In this book, he methodically confronts his unshakeable faith in the institution with the proven abuses of the “Big Shop.” He recounts those moments when, to “make a ... Leer más

$16.99 USD

An inspector at 36 Quai des Orfèvres and a specialist in combating drug trafficking in Marseille, Jean-Pierre Colombiès is now a well-known figure in street-level policing—some might say he has become “the police’s media loudmouth.” In this book, he methodically confronts his unshakeable faith in the institution with the proven abuses of the “Big Shop.” He recounts those moments when, to “make a
... Leer más
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La face obscure de la Police

de Jean-Pierre Colombiès ...

Narrado por Synthèse vocale ...

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8 hora 57 minutos

La lutte contre le narcotrafic est-elle devenue une mascarade ? La police est-elle davantage au service du pouvoir que de la population ? Pourquoi certains agents dérapent-ils ? Jusqu’à quel point la franc-maçonnerie tient-elle l’institution ? Les syndicats font-ils plus de mal que de bien aux fonctionnaires ? Comment comprendre le grand remplacement de la police nationale par les polices ... Leer más

$16.99 USD

La lutte contre le narcotrafic est-elle devenue une mascarade ? La police est-elle davantage au service du pouvoir que de la population ? Pourquoi certains agents dérapent-ils ? Jusqu’à quel point la franc-maçonnerie tient-elle l’institution ? Les syndicats font-ils plus de mal que de bien aux fonctionnaires ? Comment comprendre le grand remplacement de la police nationale par les polices
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Lawyers on Trial

Hired Guns or Heroes?

de Christopher Whelan ...

Narrado por Charles Armstrong ...

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12 hora 25 minutos

Bloomsbury presents Lawyers on Trial by Christopher Whelan, read by Charles Armstrong."Whelan has written a book that anyone interested in the law should queue to buy." – The Times (of the 1st edition)“A classic work” – Michael Beloff KC, Former President, Trinity College Oxford, Treasurer, Gray’s InnLawyers are universally unpopular, but is that justified?... ... Leer más

$23.99 USD

Bloomsbury presents Lawyers on Trial by Christopher Whelan, read by Charles Armstrong."Whelan has written a book that anyone interested in the law should queue to buy." – The Times (of the 1st edition)“A classic work” – Michael Beloff KC, Former President, Trinity College Oxford, Treasurer, Gray’s InnLawyers are universally unpopular, but is that justified?...
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