Category Archives: Legal Reference

Interpretation of Law in the Global World: From Particularism to a Universal Approach

The volume examines the impact of applying transnational ruleson the repertory, methods and practice of legal interpretation. It scrutinizes how globalization processes in law – those reaching top-down (such as European law), as well as those developing bottom-up (such as … Continue reading

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The International Legal Governance of the Human Genome (Genetics and Society)

The human genome is a well known symbol of scientific and technological progress in the 21st century. However, concerns about the exacerbation of inequalities between the rich and the poor, the developing and the developed states, the healthy and the … Continue reading

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A Dictionary of Law (Oxford Paperback Reference)

This acclaimed dictionary is the most comprehensive of its kind, with over 4,200 concise, informative entries on all aspects of English law, with 200 entries new to this volume. The Dictionary defines all the major terms, concepts, processes, and organization … Continue reading

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Law: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

Law underlies our society -it protects our rights, imposes duties on each of us, and establishes a framework for the conduct of almost every social, political, and economic activity. The punishment of crime, compensation of the injured, and the enforcement … Continue reading

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Dictionary of Legal Terms

Updated to include new terms such as “civil union” and to incorporate recent changes in laws and judicial interpretations, this handy dictionary cuts through the complexities of legal jargon and presents definitions and explanations that can be understood by non-lawyers. … Continue reading

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Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits: Real-World Strategies That Work

Getting tax-exempt status for your nonprofit organization is just the first step — whether its mission will succeed depends entirely on your ability to raise money. Fortunately, Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits will show you how. Featuring advice and stories from … Continue reading

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How to Get a Green Card

Applying for a U.S. green card? Read this book first! The U.S. immigration system is an enormous bureaucracy. It’s vital that you understand all the requirements for getting a green card before–starting your application — making a mistake can ruin … Continue reading

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Equality Law in an Enlarged European Union: Understanding the Article 13 Directives

European Union equality and anti-discrimination law were revolutionized by the incorporation of Article 13 into the EC Treaty, adding new anti-discrimination grounds and new possibilities. This comprehensive 2007 volume provides a fresh approach to Article 13 and its directives; it … Continue reading

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Encyclopedia of Psychology and Law (2 volume set)

The Encyclopedia of Psychology and Law addresses the interface of psychology and law and draws from the related discipline of criminal justice. These two volumes represent an outstanding collection of entries describing a wide array of contemporary and historical psychology … Continue reading

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Fight Your Ticket & Win in California

Thousands of Californians have used this book to win their traffic court cases! A traffic conviction can add hundreds of dollars to your yearly auto insurance premiums. Fight Your Ticket & Win in California shows you how to handle your … Continue reading

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