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Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
Legal marijuana is the hottest story in the United States today; 25 states and the District of Columbia have authorized sales in some form. Marijuana in the United States is a $70 billion industry, looking for new legal suppliers to replace the cartels and basement growers that got us here.-- From cover
Publisher
Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
This guide to newswriting details the Associated Press rules on grammar, spelling, capitalization and abbreviation. Fully revised and updated to reflect the latest changes in writing style, the stylebook is an essential reference for journalists, students, editors, and writers in all professions
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"There was a time in the United States when children with disabilities weren't allowed to go to public school. But in 1971, seven kids and their families wanted to do something about it. They knew that every child had a right to an equal education, so they went to court to fight for that right. The case Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia led to laws ensuring children with disabilities would receive a free public education. Janine...
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Language
English
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"Chertoff [posits] that our laws and policies surrounding the protection of personal information, written for an earlier time, need to be ... overhauled in the Internet era. On the one hand, the collection of data--more widespread by business than by government, and impossible to stop--should be facilitated as an ultimate protection for society. On the other, standards under which information can be inspected, analyzed, or used must be significantly...
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Language
English
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"Based on the acclaimed series-a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize-an intimate account of the devastating effects of gun violence on our nation's children, and a call to action for a new way forward. In 2017, seven-year-old Ava in South Carolina wrote a letter to Tyshaun, an eight-year-old boy from Washington, DC. She asked him to be her pen pal; Ava thought they could help each other. The kids had a tragic connection-both were traumatized by gun violence....
Author
Publisher
MH Sub I, LLC dba Nolo
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Maximize your tax deductions. Rental real estate provides more tax benefits than almost any other investment. Every landlord's tax deduction guide is the only book that focuses exclusively on IRS rules and deductions for landlords. This book covers the latest tax laws, including the rules for deducting a net operating loss (NOL) and claiming an NOL. Learn about landlord tax classifications, reporting rental income, hiring workers and depreciation....
Author
Publisher
Seal Press
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"Failed, biased, hostile: these are the words many use to describe the condition of the U.S. court system today. In The Power of Dignity, acclaimed criminal justice reformer Victoria Pratt offers a path forward to restoring public trust in the courts: procedural justice, the simple idea that people will obey the law if they are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness by the justice system. Growing up as the daughter of an African-American sanitation...
72) Dyslexia advocate!: how to advocate for a child with dyslexia within the public education system
Author
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Stanford University Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The idea that wealthy people use their money to influence things, including politics, law, and media will surprise very few people. However, as Michael S. Kang and Joanna Shepherd argue in this readable and rich study of the state judiciary, the effect of money on judicial outcomes should disturb and anger everyone. In the current system that elects state judges, the rich and powerful can spend money to elect and re-elect judges who decide cases...
Author
Publisher
Feminist Press at the City University of New York
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
"BLACK BOX is Shiori Ito's written account of her 2015 assault by a prominent Japanese reporter, the publication of which led to a societal reckoning around recognizing sexual assault and gender-based violence, and foregrounded Japan's #MeToo movement"--
Author
Publisher
Nolo
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Keep your taxes under control! Architects, lawyers, dentists, chiropractors, doctors, and other licensed professionals are subject to special tax rules. With this book, learn how to pay less to the IRS at tax time by taking advantage of the many tax deductions available to professionals. Find out how to deduct: start-up expenses, medical expenses, retirement plan contributions, continuing education costs, vehicles, meals, and travel, and home office...
76) Child labor
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Publisher
Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Explores the issues surrounding child labor. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance.
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Language
English
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"In the first comprehensive account of the Supreme Court's race-related jurisprudence, a historian and a civil rights lawyer scrutinize a legacy too often blighted by racial injustice. Discussing nearly 200 cases in historical context, the authors show the Court can still help fulfill the nation's promise of equality for all"--
Author
Publisher
Nolo
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Conquering overwhelming debt starts with understanding your options. Loftsgordon and O'Neill give you the tools you need to get your finances back on track. They provide up-to-date legal information, as well as sample creditor letters and budgeting worksheets. -- adapted from back cover
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"A once idyllic American landscape is home to a closely knit, rural community that, for more than a generation, has battled the polluting practices of large-scale farming that had been making them sick and damaging their homes. After years of frustration and futile attempts to bring about change, an impassioned cadre of local residents, led by a team of intrepid and dedicated lawyers, brought suit against one of the world's most powerful corporations-and,...
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