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Study anytime, anywhere! Law in a Flash comprehensive flash cards are ideal for reviewing legal topics point by point. Each card has a concise question on one side and an accurate answer on the reverse side. These cards are the only product of their kind. ... Read more

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Great supplemental study aid
I'm a big fan of the Law in a Flash series. These cards make for a great supplemental study aid. The best feature, in my opinion, is the "scenario" questions. These are like mini-fact patterns designed to get you thinking about one particular issue. I've found these to help get my mind around particular topics in a format conducive to an essay style exam (which all of my instructors use). I do wish that the cards had some more "concept w/definition" cards (where one side gives a word, concept, or issue, and the answer side has a rote definition), but it's not a major issue. Unlike some of the other subjects in the Law in a Flash series, this one on Evidence isn't as repetitive.As such, the box actually seems a little empty (worked out fine for me, since I filled up part of that empty space with my own flash cards).That's not to say that they skimped on the material, though--everything is covered, and done well.

Flashcards
The flashcards are a great way to review the material covered in class both before and after the material has been presented.Using the flashcards helps lessen the time studying for finals.

Evidence
IF your teacher can't teach the class--this will come through in a clutch--use it with EZ Rules of Evidence as well as Examples and Explanations!

Essential for Evidence Class
I only wish I had purchased these earlier in the semester instead of waiting until 2 weeks before the final exam.I look forward to using these to study for the bar exam.

Great for some classes, including Evidence
As previously noted in other "law in a flash reviews," these cards are highly beneficial in mechanical courses, and useless in more abstract and theoretical classes.One of the most useful sets is Evidence. ... Read more

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The bestselling business classic that Raytheon CEO
William Swanson made famous.

Every once in awhile, there is a book with a message so timeless, so universal, that it transcends generations. The Unwritten Laws of Business is such a book. Originally published over 60 years ago as The Unwritten Laws of Engineering, it has sold over 100,000 copies, despite the fact that it has never been available before to general readers. Fully revised for business readers today, here are but a few of the gems you’ll find in this little-known business classic:

If you take care of your present job well, the future will take care of itself.
The individual who says nothing is usually credited with having nothing to say.
Whenever you are performing someone else’s function, you are probably neglecting your own.
Martyrdom only rarely makes heroes, and in the business world, such heroes and martyrs often find themselves unemployed.


Refreshingly free ofthe latest business fads and jargon, this is a book that is wise and insightful, capturing and distilling the timeless truths and principles that underlie management and business the world over.

The little book with the big history.

In the summer of 2005, Business 2.0 published a cover story on Raytheon CEO William Swanson’s self-published pamphlet, Swanson’s Unwritten Rules of Management. Lauded by such chief executives as Jack Welch and Warren Buffett, the booklet became
a quiet phenomenon.

As it turned out, much of Swanson’s book drew from a classic of business literature that has been in print for more than sixty years. Now, in a new edition revised and updated for business readers today, we are reissuing the 1944 classic that inspired a number of Swanson’s “rules”: The Unwritten Laws of Business. Filled with sage advice and written in a spare, engaging style, The Unwritten Laws of Business offers insights on working with others, reporting to a boss, organizing a project, running a meeting, advancing your career, and more. Here’s just a sprinkling of the old-fashioned, yet surprisingly relevant, wisdom you’ll find in these pages:

If you have no intention of listening to, considering, and perhaps using, someone’s opinion, don’t ask for it.
Count any meeting a failure that does not end up with a definite understanding as to what’s going to be done, who’s going to do it, and when.
The common belief that everyone can do anything if they just try hard enough is a formula for inefficiency at best and for complete failure at worst.
It is natural enough to “look out for Number One first,” but when you do, your associates will be noticeably disinclined to look out for you.

Whether you’re a corporate neophyte or seasoned manager, this charming book reveals everything you need to know about the “unwritten” laws of business. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (11)

a compact business rules bible for all managers.
i have written a lot of books about management, strategy, and all that.
but this small book is, by far, the best of all.
recommended for everyone that has to do anything with management. period!

A Must-Read
A Must-read book for folks who are new to the Big and Bad Corporate World. It teaches you a lot of things which no one would teach you. By the time experience teaches you these things it would be too late. So if you want to get ahead, grab this book, read it word-by-word and follow its sayings till you are in business.

A good resume of many business books
Sound advices on management, ethics, leadership, communication, coordination, etc, that are insipred from best practices. Recommended.

Every College Graduate Should Buy This Book
I have been in business for over a decade and I live and breathe by many of the principles discussed in this book.I discovered these directives on my own through trial and error (mostly error) and from my numerous mentors.I certainly would have been better off if I had been exposed to this book as a graduate.The directives are quite simple but without them laid out in such simple terms and put into context most people would completely miss them.I will be purchasing this book for my kids their senior year of college.

An Important Little Book
The book has a unique charm to it that will prompt many readers to revisit, reread and highlight sections throughout their careers.

The chief obstacles to career success are personal and administrative in nature with problems arising from the violation of the unwritten laws of professional conduct rather than errors relating directly to work.That was W.J. King's observation in 1944 and he expanded on that observation in a series of three articles for "Mechanical Engineering". That series of articles was published as a book The Unwritten Laws of Engineering.For some sixty years, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers published this book to an audience of mechanical engineers.The book was rescued from general obscurity by William H. Swanson, Raytheon's Chief Executive Officer.Swanson referenced this book in his famous pamphlet on corporate management. Effective career guidance has no expiration date and this book has been updated, retitled and published in the popular business press version.

The Unwritten Laws of Engineering became an underground classic and with more than 100,000 copies published over sixty years.This book was often given to new engineers at the beginning of their careers as helpful professional guidance. This "little big book" is straight forward in its approach and succinct in its guidance.This book of less than 110 pages is subdivided into three sections - "What the beginner needs to learn at once", "Relating chiefly to managers" and "Professional and personal considerations".What is affirming is that so many of these principles and laws outlined in 1944 for mechanical engineers remain true and pungent today for professionals.

Today's business literature is replete with list-driven works that will, reputedly, effectively address problems as varied as strategic planning to the effective use of e-mail.The "flavor of the month" approach has dominated much of the popular business literature as a whole.What is remarkable about the The Unwritten Laws of Business is that this small book may actually be read instead of just being prominently displayed on office bookshelves.The principles outlined in this work are certainly not new or especially novel to the experienced manager, for example:

· If you have no intention of listening to, considering, and perhaps using someone's opinion don't ask for it.
· The common belief that everyone can do anything if they just try hard enough is a formula for inefficiency at best and for complete failure at worst.
· Never miss a chance to commend or reward subordinates for a job well done.

Even in our era, that is better known for its regulatory oversight and litigation, these principles and "unwritten laws" still ring true and clear.These laws are time tested and proven guides to professional and administrative behavior in large and small, public, private and non-profit organizations.Individual career success is situationally dependent and is often a complex undertaking; however, the application of these laws and principles will most certainly reduce both the frequency and magnitude of crisis in the early years of a professional career.

The book does earn its label as a little big book.It is an interesting and useful guide, although by design not a comprehensive guide to career success. It is a useful book for both the seasoned employee and the novice, alike and is a welcome addition to any professional's library.

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Building on Kari Dunn Buron s popular The Incredible5-Point Scale, this book takes a narrower look at challenging behaviorwith a particular focus on behaviors that can spell trouble for adolescents and young adults who have difficulty understanding and maintaining social boundaries. Using a direct and simple style with lots of examples and hands-on activities, A 5 Is Against the Law! speaks directly to adolescents and young adults. A section of the book is devoted to how to cope with anxiety before it begins to escalate, often leading to impulsive and unacceptable behavior. Throughout the book, the reader is encouraged to think about and create his own behavior on an anxiety scale that applies to his particular emotions and situations. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (9)

good for ASD kids who act out
This is a good tool to get your ASD child to look at their behavior from someone else's point of view.The scale is pretty basic and thus is easier to apply to a wide variety of behaviors. It helps also because the notion that some behaviors are very serious is coming from a 'book' and not from 'mom or dad'.

Great tool!
This was a fabulous tool for working with our child who suddenly had problems with sexually inappropriate conduct in Middle School.The examples used were very similar to the scenarios which we experienced.Brief and to the point with practical application.

helpful, useful and definitely worth trying
I have a 19 year old son on the autism spectrum. It is really difficult to find materials out there to work with the challenges autistic individuals face in adulthood. This little book is easy to use and can be used as a tool to help them navigate in a world they see very differently from the rest of us. We need more resources like this.

It impressed my skeptical teen
My 15 year old is very resistant to books about his Aspergers but he liked this one.He clearly found it helpful, disappearing into his room, reading it completely and then asking me to order some of the items in the bibliography (another first).So kudos to the author.

A Five is Against the Law!
I thought the workbook was good, but the parts where there's a "map" of what to do (or not to do) was slightly confusing. However, it is good for men on the autistic spectrum to understand what is OK and what isn't. ... Read more

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The remarkable benefits of yoga, which include improved flexibility, balance, muscle tone, endurance, and vitality, only hint at the extraordinary power of this deeply spiritual practice. When adhered to and practiced mindfully, yoga can unlock readers’ full creative potential, their capacity for love and compassion, and ability to find success in all areas of their lives. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga brings spirituality back to yoga. It shows how the Seven Spiritual Laws play a crucial role in yoga’s path to enlightenment while providing readers with a wealth of meditation techniques, mantras, breathing exercises, and yoga poses. Whether a newcomer to yoga or an experienced practitioner, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga is a portal to yoga’s deeper spiritual dimension and a beautiful step to a happier, more harmonious, and more abundant life. ... Read more

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The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga
This is a wonderfully concise book that goes beyond hatha, the yoga of postures, to explain the rest of yoga - spirtual practice, breathing, lifestyle, meditation.

A Favorite
Excellent book if you are looking to deepen spiritual living.It a book to own and re-read.

thoughtful
The book is thought provoking and easy to read. I have tried reading books by other yogis, but they were hard to follow. This one is easier for me to read because it uses layman's terms.

It's every real-great book
It's all real.
After reading the book, not finish 100% yet. Yoya is new to me, but what written in this book makes sense to me so I decided to take a yoya/meditation class.

In the class, we use the terms: Om, So, Hum...to meditate. It's very powerful. You will experience the
inner Peace, Joy, and Happiness .
Read this book and take a yoya/meditation course at [...]. It will change your life & others' around you for the better.

Great book!
I bought The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga because I was asked to teach a yoga and writing class and I needed/wanted more information to support the writing segment of the class. In reading the book and then applying the principles of yoga to my own everyday life, not only deepened my yoga practice, but actually deepened my everyday exepriences and the way I choose to be in the world. Hopefully, my students will have the same experience. Awesome book. Easy to follow asanas, pictures, and a solid foundation for not only 'newbies' but seasoned yogies as well! ... Read more

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Visually engaging, enticing and current examples with an overall focus on business.

Legal Environment of Business and E-Commerce; Torts, Crimes, and Intellectual Property; Contracts and E-Commerce; Domestic and International Sales and Lease Contracts; Negotiable Instruments and E-Money; Credit, Secured Transactions, and Bankruptcy; Agency and Employment; Business Organizations and Ethics; Government Regulation; Property; Special Topics;  Global Environment

MARKET: Business Law continues its dedication to being the most engaging text for readers by featuring a visually appealing format with enticing and current examples while maintaining its focus on business.

Customer Reviews (26)

business law
the condition of the book is very good, even though it is an used one. The delivery is fast before the estimated delivery date.

Textbook
I ordered another book on the same day, from another seller and received it within a week.
It's now 14 days since I've ordered this book and it's still not here...way too long for a
college textbook. They're needed ASAP.

Pleased
Book was much cheaper on amazon.Paid $148 was $197 at college bookstore.Delivered ahead of estimate by 2-3 days and in perfect condition.

Very satisfied!
I am very pleased with the text book.It is in very good condition.

Be careful with you edtion
I ordered this book from this link, it's surprised me when I received an instructor review edtion and had the same ISBN. So make sure you get the right text book before put your order. ... Read more

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Who are the ancient astronauts? Why did they first come to Earth? Why are they returning now? What part did they play in building the great monuments of antiquity? What part did they play in the formation of present and earlier civilizations? With what other beings do we share our universe? And where does the Earth fit into the cosmic scheme of things? Almost twenty years of experimental work with telepathy led to the "breakthrough" contact recorded in this book. The Ra Material is an account not only of the events leading up to this contact, but of over 200 pages of verbatim transcripts of each and every conversation! ... Read more

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Very interesting reading
I Thought it provide really good information about each subject. I really enjoyed reading the book. It is pretty simplified and very easy to understand.

Hang on you are in for a journey!
Hello all! It has been quite a while since i felt i needed to write a review. This book seems to ask most of the questions detailing the beliefs in the unknown in the UFO/Spiritual issue. If you are just beginning to take serious interests in this type genre then hang on because it is quite a bit to handle. Book II is tough to follow which I would recommend reading a second or third time since the page count is not to drawn out. As of this review i havent started Book III. Enjoy.

Ra -- Ba or Ka
I did like reading this book and it opens up the possibility of an an infinite universe that is uniformly sacred - one in which every speck of sand on the beach and every being is of the fabric of the creator - The Law of One - one creator that creates infinite diversity and infinite love.That all life is about growth of consciousness and compassion and a progression through incarnations back to the source of Love and Compassion.Ideas that reflect Theosophical concepts as well as Gnostic, Buddhist and Mystics world wide.

The material is channeled -- as RA is an extra -terrestrial complex who watches over this little blue planet (as well as others) and expounds the virtue of Free Will and Love, Unity and Co-creation with our fellow beings. My interest with the material was inspired by my interest in Egypt as it has become increasingly clear to me that the purity of Ancient Egyptian religion form the inner core of not only the New Testament but much of the Old and many other western esoteric traditions.What Ra suggests is that these ideas have come to us from the stars.I might add that the Egyptian hieroglyphic for teacher is in fact - a star.

We are historically at a cusp where it serves our little planet to embrace The Law of One - or we will destroy our world through corporate and personal selfish greedand excessive negativity and aggression and disrespect of the god in all living things.The book is worth the read and opens up our way of looking at the universe not as a vehicle to expand technology but as vehicle for expanded Theology.

Jane Lahr

The RA Material explains everything about everything!
The RA Material explains everything about everything and even more. In reading the full series of The Law of One Books, I discovered how little I knew about life, our perceived reality and its true purpose. The material contained within this set of books answers humanity's eternal questions; questions like "Who am I?" and "Why am I here?" The magnitude and brilliance of the truth revealed by The Law of One laid the foundation for the writing of my own book, "Flying Between Heaven and Earth." I wanted to offer another avenue for people to receive the messages brought to us by the RA Group through Don Elkins, Carla Rueckert, and Jim McCarty. If you really want answers, answers to questions that you could never think to ask, then you have come right place. You are in for the ride of your life with The RA Material!

Gina E. Jones
Author of "Flying Between Heaven and Earth"
Flying Between Heaven and Earth

Disappointed
Reading this material made me feel like I was reading a channeling of HAL in 2001: Space Odyssey - very robotic. While I couldn't agree more with the concept of "The Law of One," this material made it sound like a science text. If you're into reading about densities, colors, and the big, bad Orions over and over again, this material is for you. If not, try better cnanneled material from Barbara Marciniak/Pleiadians, Rasha/Oneness, King/P'taah, or Sanaya Roman/Orin.

On a positive note, it was interesting to read about the Pyramids, Abe Lincoln, and Atlantis, but those were the few gems found. ... Read more

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Part of the unique, time-tested <i>Examples & Explanations</i> series, <b>Examples & Explanations: Criminal Law, Fourth Edition</b> combines textual material with well-written and comprehensive examples, explanations, and questions to test students' understanding of the material and provide practice in applying information to fact patterns. Utilizing well-known cases, this brief text is an ideal supplemental source for your Criminal Law course. Additionally, the questions, which call upon a variety of issues in one fact pattern, mirror those that students will face on a law school or bar examination, affording them valuable practice.<p class="copymedium"><b>Many great features maintain the reliability of this text:</b></p><ul><li class="copymedium">utilizes current, well-known cases, some of which have not made the appellate courts or even gone to litigation, to make the material current and easily applicable</li><li class="copymedium">includes explanations that provide analysis of both prosecution and defense arguments, offering a pedagogical approach that provides valuable exam-writing skills for students</li><li class="copymedium">remains highly readable and accessible, often incorporating popular culture and humor to spark interest in students</li><li class="copymedium">comes highly recommended by Atticus Falcon, author of Planet Law School, an orientation guide for students beginning law school</li><li class="copymedium">offers a straightforward presentation through clear, introductory text that enables students to understand and apply principles</li><li class="copymedium">incorporates visual aids, in the form of graphs, charts and other illustrations, to demonstrate legal standards and concepts</li></ul><p class="copymedium"><b>Updated to reflect recent developments in the news and case law since the Third Edition was published, including:</b></p><ul><li class="copymedium">more coverage of new excuses, such as Prozac, Serotonin, Testosterone, etc.</li><li class="copymedium">examples and explanations based on prescription drug-induced sleepwalking, death caused by abuse of time-release pain-killing patches, and void for vagueness challenges to laws limiting where sex offenders can live or travel</li><li class="copymedium">Florida self-defense and right-to-carry laws</li><li class="copymedium">recent Supreme Court cases on the insanity defense (<i>Arizona v. Clark</i>) and duress (<i>Dixon v. United States</i>)</li><li class="copymedium">recent Supreme Court case on mental competency</li><li>over 50 new examples, including materials on<ul><li>steroid rage</li><li>the Zoloft (Prozac) defense</li><li>terrorism statutes and prosecutions</li><li>the San Francisco dog maul case</li></ul></li></ul><p></p><p></p> ... Read more

Customer Reviews (21)

This is a TERRIBLE book
I have never been compelled to write a review for anything on amazon before, and I've bought dozens if not hundreds of items here. But I feel compelled to write one for this book.

I am a 1L law student studying for my 2nd semester's exams. I have used other E&E's for many other classes and found them very helpful and clear - in short, excellent summaries of the material.

However, this book is TERRIBLE. I can not stress this enough. It is very, very unclear, very very INCOMPLETE, filled with useless information, neglecting of important information, and just very unhelpful. It does a terrible job.

Read the other reviews and stay away from this. There have got to be much better study guides out there...

A++ would highly recommend!
Book brand new, perfect condition. Took a little bit longer than expected to receive, but overall great experience. Would definitely buy from seller again.

Very Helpful
The E&E series is very helpful in prepping for exams. The summaries and charts make great aids in outlining. Debating the hypos on my own and with my study group really helped. Most exams are essay responses to hypotheticals, so the book prepares you well.

E&E lover--hated it
I own all of the E&Es from the classes I have taken so far and find them all useful, except this one.

I felt like this author tried too hard to prove how tricky and smart he was.A lot of the examples gave "gotcha!" explanations that most professors would never require students to know.I would have preferred questions that required me to go through the elements in a more normal way and look for broader problems in the fact patterns, not weird exceptions.

Overall, this book made me paranoid looking for hidden issues that weren't in my professor's problems.Luckily I realized this before my final and was able to find other practice problems/answers that actually helped me.

Great study aid
I found Examples and Explanations a great supplement.It clearly explained key concepts and ideas.My one complaint is that the actual "examples and explanations" were rather abstract and I was disappointed with the lack of questions that specifically dealt with applying the Model Penal Code. ... Read more

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The pimp has reached nearly mythical status. We are fascinated by the question of how aguy from the ghetto with no startup capital and no credit -- nothing but the words out of his mouth -- comes not only to have a stable of sexy women who consider him "their man," but to drive a Rolls, sport diamonds, and wear custom suits and alligator shoes from Italy.

His secret is to follow the "unwritten rules of the game" -- a set of regulations handed down orally from older, wiser macks -- which give him superhuman powers of charm, psychological manipulation, and persuasion.

In Pimpology, star of the documentaries Pimps Up, Ho's Down and American Pimp and Annual Players Ball Mack of the Year winner Ken Ivy pulls a square's coat on the unwritten rules that took him from the ghetto streets to the executive suites. Ken's lessons will serve any person in any interaction: Whether at work, in relationships, or among friends, somebody's got to be on top. To be the one with the upper hand, you've got to have good game, and good game starts with knowing the rules.

If you want the money, power, and respect you dream of, you can't just "pimp your ride," you need to pimp your whole life. And unless you've seen Ray Charles leading Stevie Wonder somewhere, you need Ken's guidelines to do it. They'll reach out and touch you like AT&T and bring good things to life like GE. Then you can be the boss with the hot sauce who gets it all like Monty Hall. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (37)

love
This was an absolutely great book. It's full of game, and not just one side. It has the ins and outs of both sides of it and If you don't know it will teach. It also makes references to doing something else with your life. That's the best part of this book it doesn't want you to stay in this life but to do something positive with it. This is by far the best book that I've ever read!!!!!

A Must Read!!!!!
If you think of pimping as a low down way to live life then I understand. However, if you let that thinking sway you from not buying this book then you will miss out on one of the best reads ever! The mentality exists whether you choose to accept it or not. It is better to have the knowledge and be aware than to go on as most of society does being pimped unknowingly!

Great Price for Good Game
This was a great book. Definitely gave alot of info on the pimp game, the mentality of a pimp, and just things you can apply to your everyday life. I would say don't judge a book by it's cover because it provides alot of good information that you wouldn't expect in a book like this. Definitely worth more than it's price tag.

A WASTE OF TIME & MONEY
THIS BOOK'S LAWS WERE VERY SIMPLE.. LIKE ABC..123... NOTHING MAJOR ABOUT PIMPIN..HIS WRITING IS HORRIBLE..AND HE THINKS HE IS SUPER FAMOUS BECAUSE HE HAS LIKE 3 PHOTOS WITH DIFFERENT WASHED UP RAPPERS.. ONE WITH SUGE KNIGHT THAT LOOKS PHOTOSHOPPED LIKE HE IS NOT EVEN IN THE PICTURE... YEAH HE HAS BEEN IN A FEW CRAPPY MUSIC VIDEOS BUT HE IS NOT AS FAMOUS AS HE MAKES HIMSELF SOUND CAUSE I DID NOT EVEN KNOW THIS DUDE EXISTED.. I JUST BUMPED INTO THE BOOK ONLINE AND BOUGHT IT BECAUSE I AM CURIOUS ABOUT WHY WOMEN ARE CONTROLLED BY UGLY FAT MEN (LIKE KEN)...THATS IT.. THE BOOK SUCKS,., YOU CAN FINISH IT IN LIKE A DAY...

THE GAME IN A NUTSHELL
THIS BOOK SHOWS YOU TO HAVE A MIND OF A PIMP AND ALSO SHOWS YOU THE GAME IN A NUTSHELL..U HAVE TO SET YOURSELF ASIDE FROM THE REST AND IN ORDER TO DO THAT U CANT AIM TO BEAT THE NEXT BUT TO AIM TO BE THE BEST..IM TAKIN THIS GAME FROM THE U.S. TO OVERSEAS, FROM JETS TO JET SKIS, FROM CITY BLOCCS TO LUXURY YACHTS, FROM LUXURY WHIPS TO CRUISE SHIPS..ITS PIMPIN AT ANOTHER LEVEL!!!

~ARMANI THA P~ ... Read more

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Are your in-laws poisoning your marriage?
Bestselling author Susan Forward shows you how to manage their behavior without jeopardizing your relationship with your spouse.

Toxic in-laws come in a variety of guises. There's the Critic, who can't wait to tell you what you're doing wrong: the Controller, who tries to run your life; the Engulfer, who makes constant demands on your time; and the Master of Chaos, whose numerous problems inevitably end up in your lap. If you're suffering from these or from any other type of infuriating in-laws, your frustration is likely affecting your relationship with your spouse. This remarkable book will help.

Customer Reviews (36)

Why is this book so highly praised?
After endless recommendations from countless websites, I finally had to order it, hoping to shed some perspective on my general, very common problems dealing with my ILs. It was absolutely no help. I normally donate my books to Goodwill, but this one I threw in the trash.

so identified...
i appreciate the reviews i have read in regards to this book.I am definitely very curious to read it.i felt so identified with some of the things expressed.I had a relationship with a man, who has a mother so controlling, that it stifles his relationships with women and professional career.I too fell in the trap of thinking "once she gets to know me, she'll like me"... but with time realized that it was just getting worst. she became more critical and competitive.at the end i felt betrayed by his mother.when he use to have outburst about his frustrations with her, i would tell him that he needed to be there for her and understand her, when on the other end she was criticizing me constantly... at the end, and after reading a few books on the subject, I realized that the notion of being patient and unconditionally supportive to her was a big mistake.that no matter what we do, the controlling parent, in this case mother, nothing will ever be enough because it's a fear and void that comes from within them and no one can help them fill it.I think its important to understand the root of the problem, to know how to deal with them and not take it personally and become so frustrated, and on that note, i think its important to treat them with respect and compassion.After all they have a great fear of being left alone.But at the same time, it's crucial to set boundaries and be firm.Because we will end up sacrifying ourselves, for nothing, because they most likely won't change.We must learn the art and balance of dealing with them.Being there for them, but setting loving boundaries for our own sanity and progress.

I also read: "Cutting Loose" by Howard Halpern, "Silently Seduced" by Kenneth M. Adams, "When He's Married to Mom" by Kenneth Adams, Alexander P. Morgan,
"The Emotional Incest Syndrome: What to do when a parent's love rules your life" by Dr. Patricia Love, Jo Robinson.

These books helped me understand some of his symptoms, which were many: they tend to be excessive in food, internet, workaholics,etc., lack of decision making, lack of sense of self, low self esteem, they have no sense of instincts, misplaced loyalty: disloyal to those who are loyal and loyal to those who are disloyal, lack of strength to set boundaries to those who disrespect them, depression, abandonment of self, help everyone else too much to the point of sacrifying themselves, and many other issues.

But by understanding his symptoms/issues, it helped me forgive him, heal and move on.I decided to end that relationship, and i know that it was 1. greatly due to his mother's pressures. 2. his many symptoms and issues because of his mother.. and 3rdly my lack of patience and tolerance to deal with the consequences, since man with these kind of issues tend to project their frustrations and unhealthy relationship with their mothers on to their intimate partners.The only way to have a healthy relationship with these man is 1. if they acknowledge they need help and 2ndly if they seek therapy.

What are some of the consequences? they could be somewhat controlling, they have a very difficult time showing their emotions, unable to be emotionally intimate, he never showed jealousy or anger, rarely disagreed, had a difficult time expressing how he really felt, which its a huge problem, if you can't communicate honestly with your partner then there's no real relationship, i felt alienated or emotionally isolated from him, i felt i always had to be strong and hide being emotional because any little sign of it would overwhelm him, everything was always about him, his life, his mother, afraid of living life to the fullest, i felt unprotected, if he didn't set boundaries for people (which includes his mother and ex-girlfriends) who disrespected and criticized him and all of his own decisions, how could i expect him to defend me from these kind of people.

I love him and i think i will love him for ever.since i also acknowledge that, besides his issues, at heart he is a great person.he is very talented and has some great qualities as well. but i couldn't sacrifice my life in this kind of distorted and unhealthy relationship.i wish him the very best from the bottom of my heart and hope that one day he'll confront his demons, becomes curious on how to help himself, seeks the knowledge/therapy that he so much needs and finally becomes free, free from all the emotional baggage in order to have a fulfilling, honest, intimate relationship someday with a woman and in order for him to reach the success he wants in his career.

Must read for anyone suffering from in-law relationship intrusion
Very insightful and helpful book as a result of Dr. Forward's 30+ years of research. I wish I would have found this book way before my marriage took a turn for the worst due to my spouse allowing her mother to step into our relationship. The books lays down the various personalities and flags situations that can quickly deteriorate your spousal relationship. Furthermore, it provides very helpful advice on how you can manage things to protect your relationship. Finally, decided to call Dr. Forward for a one hour phone counseling sessions. Very, very good feedback and analysis on my situation. God bless Dr. Forward for allowing me to understand what happened in my marriage and realize many things were out of my control.

Excellent book but still it is not for all conditions
I wish that I had read this book much earlier.But still it gave me so much confidence to myself in dealing with situations and improve my communication skills.It helped me most on getting myself ready for various situations and stay calm instead of losing control and still being able to respond back, instead of like before that my tongue was tight up and I was just letting myself being attacked and didn't know what to say or to do.

But still this book doesn't really help to solve the in-law problems I have.Even before reading this book, I had attempts to talk with my MIL about things that bothers me, and the answers I got were:1."Everything I did is out of love."2."I was just trying to help."Which are the top 2 excuses used by MILs as listed in this book.So recently, I tried to talk with her again using about the same words as in the book about her keep on calling my husband or me to give unsolicited advice about how we should raise our kids.I was saying something like, "I do appreciate your willingness to help, but sometimes all these advice may sound like criticism to me."Her answer was, "You know you are having problems?Your problem is that you always overthink too much."Being prepared by this book, I wasn't hurt and didn't try to immediately defend myself.

The good thing about this book is that it lists the rights we have as a wife and as a mom.So at least I know that I am not doing something terribly wrong, as not to accept help that I don't want.However, I don't think my MIL read a book about her rights, but when I talk with her about things related to kids, instead of calling my husband, maybe she should talk with me instead since I am the one that take care the kids most of the time, she likes to say that she has the rights to talk with her own son anything she wants.Also as a grandma, she has the rights to giving advice to the daddy of her grand children.(Especially when I declined her advice or say like let me think about it or I will discuss with my husband, she will call my husband and tries to push the idea to him.This created a lot of tensions between my husband and I.)

My marriage is in serious danger and in-law problems only account for half or 60% of the problems.Still I was naive before to believe that if only once every 9 months or a year that I have conflicts with my in-laws, it will be okay.Actually all those small little things erode my marriage from inside.

I am definitely the first one to be responsible for my marriage condition because I made my mistakes and didn't do my part well.But the other part is from my husband, who has a lot of anger inside toward his own parents.On the other hand, any complaints from his parents about me are taken very seriously or he over blames himself for marrying the wrong woman.

Actually I want to recommend another book from the same author, "Toxic Parents".This book lets me understand my husband so much better.He was physically abused by his alcoholic dad when he was very little, (4 or 5 I think), and abandoned by his mom twice, once as a 6 year old boy, once as a 18 years old.His dad left him and his siblings to some relatives and joined his mom later.So he lived from 6 to 14 years old without parents.He has the forever crave for his parents' love and at the same time hate to them for abusing him and abandoning him when he was a little.

Right after reading the book "Toxic in-laws", I was so confident, feeling that I can deal with in-law problems better and save my marriage.But after reading "Toxic parents", I understood the problems I am facing are more complicated.I hope that he can read the book "Toxic parents" or get some help from professionals.Now he is already so against me and I don't even have the power to help him.All I can do right now is to be strong and keep my kids safe.

This is very sad family history.My MIL is not a bad person.I fully understand the reasons why she behave that way unconciously.It is hard for her to accept the fact that her son has already grown up and has his own family.She missed 8-10 years living with him.In her mind, her kids are still kids.(I actually was very impressed by the efforts she and her husbands put to prepare food for family activities during the years.Later I understood the reasons.)Also she gets confused by her role as a grandma and as a mom.Sometimes she feels that my kids are actually her kids.

Shortly before my husband gave up our marriage and relationship with me, I talked with him one time that I figured out the reasons why her mom behaves that way, "She felt that she got another chance with her grand kids to make up for all those years she missed with her own kids."My husband said sadly, "Now you know."I was actually trying to say that this is a problem because my rights as a mom have been violated all these years.But in my husband's heart, he could be willing giving his mom another chance to watch her taking care of his own kids.

There is no hate or anger, but only sadness in my heart.And I need to be strong for my kids to keep them happy and safe, and out of dangers.

Empowering
I had reached a point were I thought my in-laws really were going to wreck my marriage, after almost 6 years of trying many different ways to deal with them. I was angry and resentful towards them and my husband and felt completely hopeless. Reading this book has helped me see things clearly, as an observer, and snap out of the victim mentality. The cases narrated in the book made me feel I'm not alone.

Although I'm just finishing it, I already feel a great change in my attitude and I have started to develop a clear strategy. The part about dealing with your anger and adjusting your expectations was an eye-opener.

Most importantly it shifted my view of my husband's role and helped me see through his eyes. I was so angry at him for not standing up for me and letting his parents run his life (and by extension mine). Now I understand why he cannot do this automatically and what needs to be worked on to get him on my side.

I also liked the part on non-defensive communication since my IL's comments tend to catch me off guard and I get completely tongue-tied, and the reproach myself for not responding as I should have. The list of responses is great.

I highlighted half the book, and have gone back to re-read passages several times. I do think the title is a little strong, but I completely understand the concept. And despite the title, the book focuses on analyzing the problem as a three part system and accepting responsibility for your part of it.

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The best-selling first edition of Law 101 provided readers with a vividly written and indispensable portrait of our nation's legal system. Now, in this revised edition, Jay M. Feinman offers an updated survey of American law, spiced with new anecdotes and cases, and incorporating fresh material on topics ranging from the President's war powers, to intellectual property, standard form contracts, and eminent domain.
Here is an exceptionally clear introduction to law, covering the main subjects found in the first year of law school, giving us a basic understanding of how it all works. Readers are introduced to every aspect of the legal system, from constitutional law and the litigation process to tort law, contract law, property law, and criminal law. Feinman illuminates each discussion with many intriguing, outrageous, and infamous cases, from the scalding coffee case that cost McDonald's half a million dollars, to the sensational murder trial in Victorian London that led to the legal definition of insanity, to the epochal decision in Marbury v. Madison that gave the Supreme Court the power to declare state and federal laws unconstitutional. He broadens the reader's legal vocabulary, clarifying the meaning of everything from "due process" and "equal protection" in constitutional law, to the distinction between "murder" and "manslaughter" in criminal law. Perhaps most important, we learn that though the law is voluminous and complex, it is accessible to all.
Everyone who wants a better grasp of current legal issues--from students contemplating law school, to journalists covering the legislature or the courts, to fans of Court TV--will find here a wonderful source of information: a complete, clear, and colorful map of the American legal system.

"An entertaining and informative introduction to the law.... For journalists, those interested in the law, and fans of television law dramas, this book should be required reading."--Library JournalAmazon.com Review
Thanks to TV cop shows, most Americans can probably recite the Miranda warnings, but do they know when the warnings do--and do not--apply? Tort reformers cite the $2.7 million in punitive damages a jury awarded a little old lady in Albuquerque when the cup of coffee she had set between her legs spilled and scalded her. These crusaders against "excessive" damage awards do not usually note that the trial judge reduced the award to $480,000, or that the coffee was 20 degrees hotter than competitors' coffee.

The law is all around. People continually invoke their rights, and every year millions of Americans are involved in formal legal proceedings. Yet most people are ignorant of even the basic concepts and organizing principles of U.S. law. Into the breach comes Jay Feinman's engrossing book Law 101: Everything You Need to Know About the American Legal System. Akin to a crash course in the first year of law school, Law 101 is a clearly written, eminently readable guide to the tenets of our legal system. It is structured around basic questions such as "If a contract is unfair, can a court refuse to enforce it?" and replete with clarifying examples--real and hypothetical. In explaining battery, Feinman writes: "If someone consents to a certain bodily invasion, he does not necessarily consent to any bodily invasion, however. When Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield are in a boxing match, Holyfield has consented to Tyson punching him in the nose ... but he has not consented to Tyson biting off a piece of his ear." Much clearer.

Law 101 won't instruct you on how to write your will or get divorced, but it will educate you at a more systematic level. It is also a great read. --J.R. ... Read more

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book fine. service less so
I ordered 36 copies of Fineberg's book from Amazon only to learn, midway through the process, that Amazon could not deliver. Fortunately, I was able to fill the balance of the order in time for the Teachers' Law School, a once-a-year event involving 35 Texas social studies and government teachers, all of whom travel to Austin from all across the state. Despite Amazon's inability to serve, I want to thank one of your customer service agents who made an attempt to track and complete the order to which Amazon had committed.

PRODUCTIVE
That seems to be easy to praise good works... nothing better than being into the Law affairs through this complete manual.

Absolutely worth it
This book is perhaps the best of the intro to law books out there. I haven't read very many of those but I've skimmed through a number of them. So take my claim for what it's worth. I would also recommend this to soon to be 1L's.

good intro to law book
i recommend for people with basic law understanding that want to learn a bit more. book is not too in depth, but detailed enough where one can learn about US law. also good to read before starting law school to freshen up on our legal system.

Excellent Reading for everyone
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Mallor, Barnes, Bowers and Langvardt’s: Business Law: The Ethical, Global, and E-Commerce Environment, 14e is appropriate for the two-term business law course. The cases in the 14th edition are excerpted and edited by the authors.The syntax is not altered, therefore retaining the language of the courts.As in recent previous editions, the 14th edition includes a mix of actual AND hypothetical cases. ... Read more

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Textbook for class
Wow this is a slow, boring read, but it does cover Businesss Law in depth. Very thick.

Worst text book I have encountered
This is by far the worst textbook I have ever purchased. Aside from its rediculous suggested retail price of $200, which Iwill not get into, the text is so confusing and not a very good fit for an Intro to Business Law class.

The text is loaded with so many densely written pages of unusually small print. Not only did I have to pull out a pair of reading glasses to read it but then I started to doubt my reading skills and ability to understand what I have been trying to process.
This text is not set up with a study guide, it doesnt point out any terms and concepts in a way that might guide and teach you and absolutely does not include any sort of end of the chapter recap or review. It just delves rightinto cases without providing a logical structure or guide. I have spent almost as much time on Wikipidea as i have trying to understand what i am reading.It is extremely confusing and I caution anyone who has an Intro to Bus class with an instructor who is not very clear, doesnt like to elaborate in their lectures, and expects you to be independent in general to forget about this purchase and find an instructor who knows how to select a textbook that will acutally provide an education instead of a nervous breakdown.

Excellent
The book I have not used so far. Today is our first week of class. But so far I am happy with the quickness of the delivery.

recieved text in excellent condition
I recieved the text in a prompt manner and the text was in excellent condition. I would do business with this seller again.

Business Law
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Nine years after Mibs's Savvy journey, her cousin Ledge has just turned thirteen . . .

But Ledger Kale's savvy is a total dud--all he does is make little things fall apart. So his parents decide it's safe to head to Wyoming, where it's soon revealed that Ledge's savvy is much more powerful than anyone thought. Worse, his savvy disaster has an outside witness: Sarah Jane Cabot, reporter wannabe and daughter of the local banker. Just like that, Ledge's beloved normal life is over. Now he has to keep Sarah from turning family secrets into headlines, stop her father from foreclosing on Uncle Autry's ranch, and scumble his savvy into control so that, someday, he can go home.

Starring a cast both fresh and familiar, Scumble brilliantly melds Ingrid Law's signature heart and humor with the legendary Wild West.

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Liked Savvy better . . .
My daughters and I loved Savvy and were excited about Law's new book Scumble. I had a hard time sticking this with this one though. I found it hard to empathize with the main character, Ledge. His poor me, everything I do is wrong, everybody hates me act that went on chapter after chapter felt tedious after a while. The book picked up toward the end and had an exciting conclusion, but I wish the road to get there had been a little more compelling.

incredible, and bursting with energy, humor, imagination and lots of fun and surprises.
A "savvy" is an extraordinary, unique, out-of-this-world, unbelievable talent that goes beyond a person's wildest imagination --- almost like a superpower. Receiving a savvy on one's 13th birthday is something that runs in certain families. Mibs Beaumont experienced quite an adventure when her savvy appeared. She can hear a person's thoughts if they have any type of writing on their skin, from a tattoo to an ink smudge. Nine years have passed since Mibs survived her 13th, and now it is her cousin's turn.

Ledger Kale has high hopes for his upcoming 13th birthday and the discovery of his savvy. His dad is positive that Ledge will achieve massive speed, which would make winning their upcoming father/son half-marathon a definite. And Ledge is all for making his dad proud. But savvys rarely satisfy expectations, and Ledge couldn't be more disappointed when he learns that his savvy is the ability to shatter things into pieces. It certainly adds a challenge to their cross-country trip from Indiana to Wyoming for a family wedding when his savvy causes the muffler to fall off the car and a tire to drop off and bounce down the highway.

Ledge is so frustrated and extremely nervous with his lack of control; the savvy creeps up on him and strikes like a lightning storm. Most of the family understands that learning control over one's savvy takes time, even years. Just ask Rocket Beaumont, who has been living at the Wyoming family ranch for a long time with his savvy for conducting his own electricity; Rocket doesn't trust himself in society, so he works on the secluded ranch. But when Ledge accidentally breaks apart the big barn housing the wedding reception, everyone agrees that it would be best if Ledge stays in Wyoming for a bit to adjust to his new savvy.

Ledge is completely discouraged when his parents leave him at the ranch for the summer, but he isn't alone. He has an uncle, grandfather, younger sister and various cousins to offer advice, sometimes welcomed and other times not. Among his western adventures, he rediscovers an old love of art and building things, forms a strong friendship with Rocket, and even begins to appreciate his savvy. Ledge attempts to survive all of this, along with trying to hide his family secret from an inquisitive 13-year-old reporter named Sarah Jane, whose grouchy father is determined to foreclose on the entire town, including the family ranch. Turning 13 can definitely be a challenge!

Ingrid Law is the genius behind the incredible Savvy stories. Her first novel, SAVVY, not only amazed readers with its spark, but it also won the Newberry Honor Award in 2009. Her companion novel, SCUMBLE, is just as incredible, and bursting with energy, humor, imagination and lots of fun and surprises. Ledge may attract more males to the Savvy fan base, but female readers will love it, too. Law does a wonderful job catching readers up on what's happening without boring repetition. She writes with an openness and honesty that really invite the readers to become involved with the colorful characters and feel their emotions. She also utilizes lots of relatable descriptions touching all of the senses, which brings the background to life and slides in some awesome alliteration that tickles the tongue. In addition, she skillfully weaves in some words of wisdom, like finding the courage to be yourself, facing one's fears, and thinking through choices. SCUMBLE is so much fun. Save some room on the bookshelf for this up-and-coming author.

--- Reviewed by Chris Shanley-Dillman

A Companion Book That Doesn't Live Up to the Original
I loved Savvy.

I wish Ms. Law had left it alone; it was perfect as a stand alone.

Instead, a wonderful book has fallen into the unfortunate trend of "companion", sequel or series, and the results are a disappointment. The originality has worn off, and the book is stuffed with so many characters they are difficult to keep track of. The characters aren't as well-developed, and I found I didn't care about them at all.

I won't be reading any future Savvy books.

PAGES MISSING - check your copy!!
My daughter loved Savvy and was looking forward to Scumble, so I pre-ordered.After she'd had it for a day or two, she came back and told me there were duplicate pages and other pages missing. Sure enough, our copy was defective. I requested a replacement from Amazon. Well, the new copy just came and - yes, exactly the same defect as the first one.(You might think Amazon would actually *check* their inventory after having books returned for this reason, BUT NO...)

So, it does seem like a very good book, but I think I'll just return my TWO copies (Amazon-ordered UPS pickup still hasn't happened) for a refund, and wait for some belated quality control to occur before trying again.

I think we know what Ingrid Law's Savvy is....
This author must have a Savvy for writing great children's books, as once again she offers up a great story that combines all the elements of realistic fiction with a dab of fantasy all wrapped up in a huge amount of heart. I loved Savvy and this is an excellent companion, although they both do well as stand alone works. Once again, Law has created a character that every youngster age 9 to 14 can easily relate to. Ledger has been waiting a long time to get his Savvy, and on his 13th birthday he is fully expecting something terrific. Above all, he doesn't want to disappoint his father, who dreams of Ledge becoming the world's fastest runner. Well, things don't really work out that way, and Ledge finds himself spending the summer at his uncle's farm trying to learn how to "scumble" this strange new power. Ledge's search for balance in his life makes for a truly unique coming of age story.

This book has tons of humor and also some gut wrenching moments as Ledge figures out how to literally put himself back together, help save his Uncle's farm, and say goodbye to a much beloved grandfather. This is not a book that relies on lots of action, although there is some to be had. What keeps these pages turning are all the wonderful characters and the odd situations in which Ledge keeps finding himself. This is a solid recommend for elementary and middle school readers who like their stories told with a hint of whimsy, a lot of fun, and maybe even a tear or two.
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This bestseller presents a wealth of timely information on the legal and ethical principles in healthcare. Noted for its straightforward style in which it acquaints readers with essential information, the book examines topics such as the patient/physician relationship, professional liability, medical malpractice prevention, the medical record, confidentiality, bioethical issues, and HIPAA. Completely revised in a new 3rd edition, this overview of medical law and ethics is written in straightforward language for non-lawyer healthcare professionals. It is designed to help them better understand their ethical obligation to themselves, their patients, and their employer. Features of the new edition include: full-color images illustrate concepts and provide a dynamic reader experience; integrated case studies illustrate real-world examples of legal issues and principles in actual medical settings; and actual legal citations are highlighted throughout the text to assist with in-depth research.

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amazing
OK, thank u seller for getting it over to me asap.I got it just in time for my classes...ur amazing and u understand the desperation a student has. Thank you.

Excellent..in perfect shape!

I received this book very well packaged and nice & clean no markings or folds on the pages..Excellent!
would definitely reorder..

on time
book was in great condition, only complaint was that it took the max time to ship to me

Medical Law and Ethics
This book was ordered for a college class. I paid extra for the shipping in which 3 other books were ordered from other people. This book was the first of 4 to arrive. I was impressed with the condition of the book and the speedy shipping of it. I had it by Tuesday in my mailbox and I ordered it on a Saturday.
Thank you so much.

Received item in perfect condition
Review of this item is limited to the condition of the book and length of shipping time. The book was received in perfect condition and in a timely manner. Good job Amazon!

I have been using Amazon for textbook orders for two years now and only once received the wrong book, and that was from an outside vendor. However, this problem was quickly corrected by Amazon. I received the correct book in just under one week. ... Read more

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The first two editions of the best-selling Law 101 provided readers with a vividly written and indispensable portrait of our nation's legal system. Now, in this third edition, Jay M. Feinman offers a fully updated survey of American law that incorporates fresh material on 2009 Supreme Court cases, the legal response to the war on terror (including the Guantanamo detainees and electronic surveillance), and to the latest developments in Internet law.

In a book brimming with legal puzzles, interesting anecdotes, and thought-provoking questions, Jay M. Feinman's clear introduction to the law provides us with a solid understanding of the American legal tradition and covers the main subjects taught in the first year of law school. Readers are introduced to every aspect of the legal system, from constitutional law and the litigation process to tort law, contract law, property law, and criminal law. Feinman illuminates each discussion with many intriguing, outrageous, and infamous cases, from the scalding coffee case that cost McDonald's half a million dollars, to the sensational murder trial in Victorian London that led to the legal definition of insanity, to the epochal decision in Marbury v. Madison that gave the Supreme Court the power to declare state and federal law unconstitutional. He broadens the reader's legal vocabulary, clarifying the meaning of everything from "due process" and "equal protection" in constitutional law to the distinction between "murder" and "manslaughter" in criminal law. Perhaps most important, we learn that though the law is voluminous and complex, it is accessible to all.

Everyone who wants a better grasp of current legal issues--from students contemplating law school, to journalists covering the legislature or the courts, to fans of Court TV--will find here a wonderful source of information: a complete, clear, and colorful map of the American legal system. ... Read more

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"Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law." This oft-misunderstood phrase, which forms the basis for Crowley's practice of Magick, is found in The Book of the Law. Dictated to Crowley in Cairo between noon and 1 pm on three success days in April 1904, the Book of the Law is the source book and key for Crowley students and for the occult in general. ... Read more

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The Law is not for All!
Once again we see the mistake made by so many fanatical preachers and spiritual despots: they take a personal revelation and try to tell us that it applies to us as well.Sure, I think that "Do What Thou Wilt" should be the preponderance of the law.True, that this was an important event in Crowley's life and is integral to understanding where he was coming from.Yes, I agree that it is an interesting, nay beautiful, piece of prose and contains a great deal of philosophy that bears contemplation.I just don't believe a word of it. I don't believe in Awiass, I don't believe in the secret chiefs, and I don't believe that there is any meaning whatsoever in 4 6 3 8 A B K 2 4 A L G M O R 3 Y X 24 89 R P S T O V A L.Let's just say that I am skeptical about trusting prophecies of perfect leaders who channel strange beings and deliver proclamations of universal laws from on high.This is a prime example of why Crowley, despite his importance to the development of ritual magic and the insightful nature of most of his work, is ultimately not somebody I can get behind.

On the binding/book itself
I cant comment on the contents.I haven't read it all yet, and from what I have read by others (other books about Crowely that I read to better understand the Thoth Tarot deck, I am not a student of Crowely in any way) they seem to say that this sort of book is the sort that one can only read and interperate for themselves... in other words, it would be useless for me to reflect upon it to you, even if I had read it.

Instead I chose to comment on the beauty of the book.Some people have said that the binding is ugly and I think this refers to an older version of the book.The book that I received is beautiful, bound well, and the print is clear.I think that the formating and the colors are quite stunning.I'm impressed with the look of the book.I think whatever version they bought, perhaps it is an older version, the book I got was quite lovely.

As to whether to buy the book or not... I think its up to you.If you are looking at this, you obviously are curious about it.I think, based on what I have read of other's reflections, that its the sort of book you read and take it with a grain of salt.I think that it is not intended to be a religion, as he says that quite vehemently through out a few things I have read he seems to be rather anti-religion, and it seems to be more of a personal philosophy.I haven't read it, like I said, I cant say much about it.

Simply believe the prophet...
As the old saying goes, "If you can't dazzle with brilliance, baffle with BS." Aleister Crowley had the concept of baffling with BS down pat. The closer one looks at Crowley the more clear it becomes that he was little more than a garden-variety con man. Of those who actually knew him, very few found anything in him worth emulating. Like most good con artists he was adept at hiding his tracks, but there is plenty of evidence of his chicanery for those who are diligent enough to seek it out.

The Book of the Law is, so it is said, a message to Crowley from the Graeco-Egyptian god of silence Harpokrates. Since a god of silence doesn't speak, it needs a mouthpiece; this is where Aiwass comes in. Aiwass was supposedly a superhuman go-between who actually delivered the message to Crowley. The one and only person who can verify all of this of course is Crowley himself and the reader is expected to simply take his word for it.

The basic outline of the Book loosely follows the design of a funerary stelethat Crowley's wife (at the time) had brought to his attention at the Boulak Museum which was exhibit #666- Crowley's own number as self-proclaimed Beast 666. This was all he needed; he saw 666 and immediately viewed it as a sign that the stele was of immense importance and intended for him personally. He believed the figures on the stele held the keys to the past, present and future. But Crowley was unaware that funerary stelae of this nature with similar design and text were common in ancient Egypt, a "stock" item if you will; there really wasn't anything that special about this one. These stelae were modified according to theneeds of the deceased, but the basic elements- those which Crowley believed were of unique importance to him and his message- remained the same on all of them.

What is of particular interest to me is Crowley's gradual evolution away from his original source of inspiration- the ancient Egyptian deities on stele 666- to the tale of Harpokrates and Aiwass. Writing in the third person in Equinox of the Gods Crowley says:

"During the period March 23rd--April 8th, whatever else may have happened, it is at least certain that work was continued to some extent, that the inscriptions of the stele were translated for Fra. P.(Crowley), and that he paraphrased the latter in verse. For we find him using, or prepared to use, the same in the text of Liber Legis (Book of the Law)."

This says that during the time beween his discovery of the stele and his actual writing of the Book of the Law, Crowley had the stele translated and was more or less expecting a "revelation" that corresponded to his paraphrased interpretation of it. What he actually got was a lot of nonsense. For all of his "superhuman" help from Harpokrates and Aiwass, Crowley completely misidentified two of the deities on the stele. Horus the Elder he believed was "Houdit," a nonexistent deity. Ra-Harakhty he misidentified with Amon. He also believed "Houdit" and Nut (the one he got right) were lovers, though Egyptian myth tells us that Nut's lover was Geb. It seems clear, from reading his commentaries, that correctly identifying these deities was important to Crowley. He did try but was ultimately unsuccessful. Only after this failed attempt did he "discover" that Harpokrates' message was not ancient Egyptian after all, but Qabalistic (Hermetic), a subject with which he (Crowley) was vastly more at ease; and one that can be easily manipulated simply by changing the spelling of words and names.

"Prophets" are a penny a dozen; most don't even rate a blip on the radar screen. Occasionally one comes along who is particularly colorful or good at reading trends and attracts a following. The "Aeon of Horus" has come and gone; Crowley's biggest mistake was in claiming to know what the next 2000 years and beyond would hold.

Inconsistent
The heart of Crowley's thinking boils down to "Do what you will."This is coterminous with "we are god" and "the truth is in you" and "trust in your heart."Crowley was a bit of a megalomaniac and indulged in flights of ecstasy about being the originator of this phrase, even claiming to be a better poet than Yeats.Or is it Aiwas that is a better poet than Yeats?After all, Crowley claims that this book was dictated by an angel named Aiwas.In either case, Crowley and Aiwas must be lying since Rabelais is the author of the phrase "Do what you will.""Do what you will" or "fay çe que vouldras" was the rule of the fictional Abbey of Thélème in the classic satire Gargantua by Rabelais.The many different origins of this book given by Crowley reminds me of the occultist Joseph Smith, who also made different accounts of the origin of the book of mormon.The writing is quite ridiculous.And its obsession over English 101 phrases mixed with nonsense gives credence to Crowley's caveat which can be rephrased a la Forrest Gump: "Stupid is as stupid does."Tell Nuit to put some clothes on: no wonder Crowley couldn't dictate any clear phrases.Alternatively, tell Aiwas to get some lessons on basic sentence structure and grammar."Love" is supposed to underlie "do what you will," yet all religious, especially Christians, are condemned in this book.Hmmm, that sounds like Joseph Smith too when he was told "all of their creeds were an abomination in His sight, that those professors were all corrupt" (PEARL OF GREAT PRICE, JS2:17-19).It seems trashing all that went before and making up your own stuff and claiming spirit guides as the source was the trend of 19th century cultists.If "love" is so important, this book contradicts itself.And Crowley contradicts himself since his hatred of ethnics and Christians belies "love."Quite inconsistent.And why he hates juwes, I have no idea, since the source of all his occultism is the cabala.Compare the biblical inspiration.The Bible is inspired by men over several thousand years that are in complete agreement.The heart of the ten commandments, which "do what thou wilt" is an impoverished rival, is love God with your heart, soul and mind and love your neighbor as yourself.For, if we loved God perfectly, and loved our neighbor perfectly, we wouldn't lie, cheat, steal, murder, and so on.Jesus reaffirmed this to the juwes who held instead to the Babylonian code of Hammurabi "an eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth."Matthew 5:38-42.And the Apostle Paul reaffirmed this when he said that if we have no love, our faith and hope is nothing.1 Corinthians 13.This is what St. Augustine meant when he said, "love and do as you please."(Sermon on the Epistle of St.. John, 7:8)However, due to sin, which is lawlessness, which is violating the commandments, which is violation of the love of God and love of man and "desiring to be like gods," mankind cannot "love and do as he pleases."We don't exercise such love and so fall short of the commandments and thus are condemned by the commandments.Instead, we need redemption from Jesus Christ who will transform our hearts to be more and more like him, delivering us from the penalty of sin, which is eternal damnation, delivering us from the affects of sin, as we grow in holiness, and delivering us from the presence of sin, at the final resurrection of the dead.Jesus Christ paid the price for our sins on the cross.That's why it is called "substitutionary" atonment.The wonderful consistency of the Old to New Testaments was becuase it was a story told twice:the sacrifices and lambs blood and symbols and so on in the Old Testament were a shadow or type of things to come; namely, Christ's death on the cross.Believe on Jesus Christ and confess to Him your sins, and don't listen to Crowley.Trust me, where he is now, he probably wishes he could recant.

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This is a great text that is as odd as it is beautiful. I really love reading it, and it is both thought provoking and spooky at times. AC really should have had more commentary in this, but I understand why there isn't any. You can read it on line, but nothing beats having it handy for any time that you'd like to read or refer to it. ... Read more

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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Congregational Sunday-school and publishing society in 1886 in 165 pages; Subjects: Teaching; Education / Teaching Methods & Materials / General; Education / Educational Policy & Reform / General; Education / Philosophy & Social Aspects; Religion / Christian Education / General; Religion / Christian Ministry / Missions; Religion / Christian Education / Children & Youth; ... Read more

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Great book for teaching
There is an old saying, when confused with all the "stuff" out there about learning something, or developing skill, get back to the fundamentals. This book details the 7 laws of learning.Get back to basics,and be a better teacher in whatever arena of teaching you have an interest in.I coach basketball and have found this a great aid to make sure I'm getting information across to my players.

The Seven Laws of Teaching
This is not the book that I thought it was, I needed for a class that I was teaching, but there are a lot of misspellings and it is inconsistent with the original "Seven Laws of Teaching"I am shipping this order back.

A very left brain approach to teaching
I hate to be the one giving the lowest (so far) review for a book, but I just can't give this book more than three stars.I am a pastor now, but was a teacher in a classical school for three years.I read every book I could find on teaching and the Seven Laws of Teaching was one of them.

I do not want to come across as condescending to the other reviewers, but I found this book to be so obvious and basic that it taught me nothing new.For example, one of the laws is for the teacher to know their subject matter.Really?I thought that I could fake it and my teenagers would never notice.Not that this "law" isn't true or even important, but this wasn't news to me.I can't imagine trying to teach pre-schoolers without knowing my material backward and forward.

The second law is that we should capture the attention of our students.Think about that for just a second.Can you think of a scenario where a thinking human being would be teaching without the attention of their students and they would think that is normal?Yes, I realize there are teachers out there who will drone on and on while the students text each other, eat their lunches and do about anything except listen.But are you one of those teachers?If not, then this law is not going to make you a better teacher.

A third example of one of the laws is that the teacher should use language familiar to the student.Again, not trying to sound condescending, but is this news to you?I believe in using language that is sprinkled with challenging words so that they hear them in context and begin to build a stronger vocabulary.But obviously if they can't understand your vocabulary, you aren't going to reach them.

After the first three laws, they actually get much more enriching.Building on what students already know, arousing their desire to learn, learning being thinking ideas on your own and finally reviewing what has been learned to make it truly apprehended.These four laws are much more valuable, but there are other books that express them more powerfully than Mr. Gregory.

In my weekly podcast, Christian With A Brain, I discuss the role of education in the lives of believers and used The Seven Laws for reference.But, if you are like me and you believe that learning/teaching is more a product of relationship than the practice of principles, you will do better to purchase another book.I recommend: Teacher by Mark Edmundson - though he has a humanistic worldview, he taps into the art of teaching rather than the laws of teaching.Be warned though, Edmundson's book is a memoir, not a manual.

Seven Laws of Teaching
The author has excellent suggestions for becoming a good teacher but the book starts slow.At times the material seems to be in the most complicated form and could be better understood in plain, every day terms.

Wonderful motivator
I really devoured this book.I found myself highlighting every paragraph and I even took notes.This is a wonderful look at teaching and how to utilize your skills to change lives, not just fill a young person's mind with information.Several of the quotes in the book have now become bold printed pages in my teaching notebook. ... Read more

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The Laws of Spirit opens with the story of Dan Millman's encounter with a sage in the wooded hills near his home. Through stories, tests, and experiences in the wild, the sage challenges Millman to examine 12 core principles that underlie human existence: balance, choice, process, presence, compassion, faith, expectation, integrity, action, cycles, surrender, and unity. The book shows how these keys -- at the heart of every religion, culture, and moral system -- can lead to a deeper sense of meaning, connection, and harmony with the world. It also shows readers how these principles can transform relationships, careers, finance, and health. Quotations and reminders from across the centuries inform and inspire readers as they accompany Millman on his journey. ... Read more

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This is it
Well written, concise, appropriate.I found this book among the most valuable I own.This truly is everything that needs to be said.Well done - worth your time.

Tub Meditation
This is my Bathtub meditation book.Highly recommended to cleanse the mind & spirit.

Love this book
Dan Millman has done it again, helping you to connect with your own spirit.I was able to get some new distinctions which is influencing what I do.I intend to have this book near me has a constant resource to remind me to simplify my life.

Laws of Spirit:A Tale of Transofrmation
This is an enjoyable little book.It is a quick read with good information.

Laws to live by
The Laws of Spirit: A Tale of Transformation
I've never left a review of the book, however, I felt compelled to leave a review for The Laws of Spirit.This book was recommended to me by my Shaman.At first, I was trying to figure out how this book would help me.After I read the Law of Balance, I started to see how this book would benefit me.I started making changes based on the other Laws and can definitely see a difference in my attitude already.I'm in the process of reading the book a second time to ensure I get the most of the book.I would recommend this book to anyone! ... Read more

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Hotshot attorney Ashley D'Angelo had taken refuge at her grandmother's tranquil home after a terrible case made her reevaluate everything--even her successful career. Still, no matter what her sisters thought, the place wasn't magical. Ashley wouldn't succumb to any "Rose Cottage Curse" and wind up falling head over heels in love there!

But after a minor fender-bender provided a memorable first meeting, Ashley couldn't believe how compelled she was by salt-of-the-earth Josh Madison--a man totally unlike the high-powered piranhas she was used to dating. Or was he? Because there was far more to Josh than met the eye. And when Ashley learned his secret, would a dream love affair come to a nightmarish conclusion?

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the laws of attraction
this third book of the deangelo sisters is a pleasant read but i can't help getting tired of their comstant interference in each other's lives. it is hard to imagine any man would put up with the emasculating and overbearing "sisterly love" they all have. i'm not sure i'm up for the fourth book in the series. ... Read more

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Expert authors provide an introduction to the definitions and elements of the various crimes and defenses, integrating both the common law and the Model Penal Code. Subjects covered include offenses against the person, habitation and occupancy, property, and other offenses. Reviews imputability, responsibility in general, limitations in criminal capacity, modifying circumstances, and special defenses. ... Read more

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If you have the Dressler textbook, this is a must have.
I didn't have much time to prepare for my criminal law final but luckily I found this gem of an outline. My professor's exam required you to know both the common law and model penal code approaches to the crim law doctrines, and this book recited concisely that exact information. The book went into the perfect depth to study for exams -- you can learn the major doctrine and most (if not all) of the exceptions and caveats.

My outline looked superb after combing through this outline.

Note: It does not really cover cases in any detail, so if your prof. goes case heavy you will need to rely on the textbook or get another supplement.

Totally worth it if you have the Dressler case book
GREAT book if a) you have the Dressler case book, or b) you have a professor that likes comparing and contrasting the common law with the MPC (Model Penal Code).

Hard to navigate, but clear.
This is very helpful for use with Dressler's casebook, but be forewarned, it is very hard to navigate because of the horrible index. You pretty much have to flip through the book to find a concept and hope that you come across it by chance.

Thanks!!! Great item..
Very useful book!Helps a lot in outlining the Criminal Law, which theory based can be confusing.

A MUST to supplement his textbook
as others have said the author wrote his textbook w/ parts missing just so that you would have to buy this supplement to fill them in. It's like a an entire book outline! ... Read more

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The subjects discussed in this outline are possession (including wild animals, bailments, and adverse possession), gifts and sales of personal property, freehold possessory estates, and future interests (including reversion, possibility of reverter, right of entry, executory interests, and rule against perpetuities). Also included are tenancy in common, joint tenancy, and tenancy by the entirety, condominiums, cooperatives, marital property, landlord and tenant, and easements and covenants. This outline also covers nuisance, rights in airspace and water, right to support, zoning, eminent domain, sale of land (including mortgage, deed, and warranties of title), and methods of title assurance ... Read more

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Liked it...
Well, this bood was good in that it helped me bring together the concepts I learned in class.Seems like the casebooks can be all over the place and having a horn book like this was nice.

The best of the best!
I really like this study aid because it was in outline form, which made it quick and easy to read.If you know there is a certain topic that you need to brush up on you can look at the Table of Contents and flip to the exact subject you need easily because it is well organized.

Additionally, the Exam Strategies are really helpful because they are little hints to remember.It reminds you to keep in mind something that is particularly tricky or special about a rule or subject matter.

This helped me learn the subject of property because it allowed me to supplement my class notes and fill in any holes that I had.It was easy to read and follow which made it extremely beneficial.

Awesome Study Guide
I bought this book as part of the The First Year Program which contains a total of five outlines (Civil Procedure, Contracts, Criminal Law, Property, and Torts), plus Gilbert's Dictionary of Legal Terms and Gilbert's 8 Secrets of Top Exam Performance in Law School by Charles Whitebread. It got me through my first year of law school and I highly recommend them to all first year law students.

Excellent supplement if you are using Krier's textbook
If you're using the Dukeminer, Krier, Alexander, Schill "Property" textbook, this supplement is a MUST.It explains everything incredibly clearly, and in the same order/structure as the book.So far, this has been the most useful Gilbert book I have purchased!!It has also made outlining incredibly easy.The only drawback of Gilbert in general is the books do not include very many pratice problems.In Property especially you need to practice applying the rules in Estates, Rule of Perpetuities, Real Covenents, etc.But for learning the rules, this book is outstanding.

Would buy from this person again
The book matched the description and was delivered within a week. I def recommend this seller and would buy from them again in the future. ... Read more