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Misunderstandings and jargon prevent many from seriously considering a career as a barrister in the belief that such a career is not for them or that they are not for it. Others know that they might want to become barristers but not how to go about it,...

A guide to conflict resolution, or as the author prefers, "conflict transformation" that emphasizes the importance of building relationships and social structures through a radical respect for human rights and life.This clearly articulated statement...

On 12 September 1973 a seventeen-year-old na ve and vulnerable young gardener Stephen Downing returning from a short lunch break encountered the badly beaten and unconscious figure of thirty-two year old Wendy Sewell lying on the footpath of Bakewell...

What is the purpose of comparative constitutional law? Comparing constitutions allows us to consider the similarities and differences in forms of government, and the normative philosophies behind constitutional choices. Constitutional comparisons offer...

Privacy is one of the most urgent issues associated with information technology and digital media. This book claims that what people really care about when they complain and protest that privacy has been violated is not the act of sharing information...

International Trade Law offers a clear overview of the complexities of an international sale transaction through informed analysis of case law, legislation, and international conventions and rules. Fully updated with changes to the law and new directions...

A slick, smart, stylish - and shocking - thriller from one of the most exciting new voices in crime fiction.On a lonely farmstead, a 70-year-old woman falls down outside and, unable to move, is consumed overnight by two of her pigs.It seems like a tragic...

The authoritative guide to the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract The New Engineering Contract (NEC) is one of the leading standard forms of contract for major construction and infrastructure projects. The latest edition of the contract (NEC4) is...

At first sight the Gospel of Mark is a simple account of the ministry of Jesus with lots of stories, plenty of action, a large amount of human interest, and some very straight and searching questions, mostly from Jesus himself. Yet underlying the...

The ideal guide for the first-time mooter, Preparing to Moot provides an accessible, student-led and pragmatic approach which demystifies the process. Now in its second edition, this book focuses on analysis, research and argument construction as the...

An Introduction to Constitutional Law discusses the general principles of the United Kingdom constitution from a critical, comparative perspective. It emphasizes the principal characteristics of this uncodified constitution, contrasting it with the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781860727511Author Simon AshbyFormat PaperbackPage Count 368Imprint ICSA Publishing LtdPublisher CGI Publishing Limited

Every lawyer wants to be a good lawyer. They want to do right by their clients, contribute to the professional community, become good colleagues, interact effectively with people of all persuasions, and choose the right cases. All of these skills and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781594039614Author Ryan T. AndersonFormat HardbackPage Count 264Imprint Encounter Books,USAPublisher Encounter Books,USA

"Blockchains will matter crucially; this book, beautifully and clearly written for a wide audience, powerfully demonstrates how."-Lawrence Lessig"Attempts to do for blockchain what the likes of Lawrence Lessig and Tim Wu did for the Internet and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781845861506Author M. CombeFormat PaperbackPage Count 210Imprint Discovery PressPublisher Dundee University Press LtdDimensions(mm) 137mm * 213mm * 13mm

A rollicking collection of barely believable stories from five centuries of legal history - you'll be gripped by these tales of murder, intrigue, crime, punishment and the pursuit of justice. Meet the only dead parrot ever to give evidence in a court of...

The development of competition law in the EU can be explored through three interrelated perspectives: the extent to which controversies in economic thinking affect the design of the law; how changing political visions about the objectives of competition...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781628374841Format PaperbackPage Count 628Imprint Society of Biblical LiteraturePublisher Society of Biblical LiteratureWeight(grams) 907gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780244692339Author Nigel PascoeFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Lulu.comPublisher Lulu.comWeight(grams) 122gDimensions(mm) 210mm * 148mm * 5mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781845861537Author Kenneth McK. NorrieFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Discovery PressPublisher Dundee University Press LtdWeight(grams) 186g

Final thoughts on an ideal constitution.Plato, the great philosopher of Athens, was born in 427 BC. In early manhood an admirer of Socrates, he later founded the famous school of philosophy in the grove Academus. Much else recorded of his life is...

A political theorist teases out the century-old ideological transformation at the heart of contemporary discourse in Muslim nations undergoing political change.The Arab Spring precipitated a crisis in political Islam. In Egypt Islamists have been crushed...

Dyzenhaus deals with the urgent question of how governments should respond to emergencies and terrorism by exploring the idea that there is an unwritten constitution of law, exemplified in the common law constitution of Commonwealth countries. He looks...

Though widely regarded as a founder of the modern field of psychology and law, German-American psychologist Hugo Munsterberg now century-old ideas and research approaches continue to thrive. In fact, the discipline still grapples with many of the issues...

This book examines the process and purpose of sentencing in the criminal justice system, beyond the confines of its legalistic aspects.Sentencing is the process that concludes any criminal trial that ends with the defendant being convicted, and any...

This practical and comprehensive guide for legal secretaries is an ideal book for someone thinking of becoming a legal secretary, or for those experienced in the role who want to know more. A good legal secretary is one of the most valuable assets in any...

Takes students through the process of legal writing step-by-step, from preparation to completion to taking things to the next level Chapter overviews and closing summaries Worked examples Practical exercises and activities Tip boxes Appendix materials...

Fresh, modern, and practical, Public Law provides law undergraduates with a unique approach to constitutional and administrative law, aptly demonstrating why this is an exciting time to be studying the subject. Writing in a fluid, succinct style, the...

Lawyers' Skills helps students develop the legal skills required for successful practice in the modern solicitor's firm. The book equips students with a solid understanding of the theory and concepts underpinning the key skills areas of legal writing and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781905605224Author TheAntiTerroristFormat PaperbackPage Count 246Imprint Velluminous PressPublisher Velluminous Press

The eighth edition of this popular handbook provides a thorough and completely updated overview of the occupational safety and health field and the issues safety professionals face today, and does so in an accessible and engaging manner. An excellent...

Queer premises provide vital social and cultural infrastructure - a queer infrastructure - connecting different generations and locations, facilitating the movement of resources, across and beyond the city. Queer Premises offers evidence for how...

Improving access to justice has been an ongoing process, and on-demand justice should be a natural part of our increasingly on-demand society. What can we do for example when Facebook blocks our account, we're harassed on Twitter, discover that our...

This book addresses concerns with the international trade and investment dispute settlement systems from a statist perspective, at a time when multilateralism is deeply questioned by the forces of mega-regionalism and political and economic contestation...

Routledge Q&As give you the tools to practice and refine your exam technique, showing you how to apply your knowledge to maximum effect in assessment. Each book contains essay and problem-based questions on the most commonly examined topics, complete...

Compliance is a fundamental control function within regulated industries globally. This book provides an expert introduction to corporate compliance using cases, examples and insights from the financial services sector and beyond.The author, an...

Now in its seventh edition, and 31st year, Real Estate Management Law has been revitalised to maintain its position as the leading textbook for students of real estate management, and related subjects. Written with these courses firmly in mind, and...

Compliance has become key to our contemporary markets, societies, and modes of governance across a variety of public and private domains. While this has stimulated a rich body of empirical and practical expertise on compliance, thus far, there has been...

Written by experienced practitioners, Professional Ethics equips the reader with a solid understanding of the key ethical and professional conduct issues which underpin all types of practice at the Bar. Including full discussion of the letter and spirit...