History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)

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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

One L: The Turbulent True Story of a First Year at Harvard Law School

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Troubled water
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One L: The Turbulent True Story of a First Year at Harvard Law School
Scott Turow
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ASIN: 0446673781

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One L, Scott Turow's journal of his first year at law school introduces and a best-seller when it was first published in 1977, has gone on to become a virtual bible for prospective law students. Not only does it introduce with remarkable clarity the ideas and issues that are the stuff of legal education; it brings alive the anxiety and competiveness--with others and, even more, with oneself--that set the tone in this crucible of character building. Turow's multidimensional delving into his protagonists' psyches and his marvelous gift for suspense prefigure the achievements of his celebrated first novel, Presumed Innocent, one of the best-selling and most talked about books of 1987.Each September, a new crop of students enter Harvard Law School to begin an intense, often grueling, sometimes harrowing year of introduction to the law. Turow's group of One Ls are fresh, bright, ambitious, and more than a little daunting. Even more impressive are the faculty: Perini, the dazzling, combative professor of contracts, who presents himself as the students' antagonist in their struggle to master his subject; Zechman, the reserved professor of torts who seems so indecisive the students fear he cannot teach; and Nicky Morris, a young, appealing man who stressed the humanistic aspects of law.Will the One Ls survive? Will they excel? Will they make the Law Review, the outward and visible sign of success in this ultra-conservative microcosm? With remarkable insight into both his fellows and himself, Turow leads us through the ups and downs, the small triumphs and tragedies of the year, in an absorbing and throught-provoking narrative that teaches the reader not only about law school and the law but about the human beings who make them what they are.In the new afterword for this edition of One L, the author looks back on law school from the perspective of ten years' work as a lawyer and offers some suggestions for reforming legal education.

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Troubled water.......2007-08-18

The topicality of attorney Scott Turow's law school horror story "One L" may be in dispute, but its entertainment value is not. You don't even have to contemplate a future career in law to draw from Turow's tale those feelings we all get when we encounter a challenge before we even muster a step past the entrance, and from there it all piles up: There is uncertainty, exhaustion, pressure from life-threatening but unavoidable exams, and that particular teacher who EVERYONE whispers about. Of course, my personal favorite is the passionate and burning thirst for competition lurking in the darkest depths of each student. The real nasty part is that everybody tries his or her utmost best to conceal it, but make no mistake. That Law Review position looks mighty fine when you are combing through future areas of employment.

"One L" chronicles Mr. Turow's, indeed, "turbulent true story" at one of the most prestigious and influential legal coliseums in the United States, and his journey there constitutes endless opportunities to torture him and his classmates while the readers giggle in fiendish delight. Even more colorful are the characters we meet, including those in Turow's study group and the wickedly brilliant Professor Pereni.

The book approaches the almost holistic mysticism of Harvard Law School, turns the concept upside down, and reveals the nitty-gritty of the whole enterprise. Obviously, Harvard Law today and the Harvard Law of Scott Turow are as radically different now as night and day. Take this then as a window to the past, populated with creative creatures as its students (Hothschild comes to mind) and professors (the great Mr. Pereni), and those dreadful stories about pre-exam nights. Just don't let it keep you away from Harvard!

Comments from a Law Professor.......2007-07-29

I had my wife purchase One L for me because I wanted to be reminded of what it was like to be a law student again. It has been a long time and quite honestly, I had forgotten.

I had forgotten about study groups and the terror of the Socratic Method. I had forgotten about that law students can be terrified of their Professors, and that they are intrigued by the fine points of law which seem so new and unique to them.

Pushing back the frontiers of ignorance. It is what I do. It is what I hope to do better.

Empathy. One L has given me empathy for my students.

Mixed Bag.......2007-06-25

I read this book because the law student at Northwestern mentioned that although it was dated, it's an important book in terms of understanding what law school was/is like. As a person who will be attending law school next fall, I was somewhat disappointed with the book, but most likely for reasons out of Turow's control. If the book was meant solely as a description of his first year and nothing more, then it would be a tight account of many of the difficulties this person had as he navigated what he describes as the toughest year at arguably the best law school in the country. But that being said, Turow's account seems to take a slightly different angle in that it aims to primarily critique the collective law education process while being critical of the professors and other students (pseudo-fictional amalgamations of the actual people he went to school with and was taught under) at Harvard. I think what got to me was the constant oscillation between the pride he had at being at so prestigious an institution with the shame he almost exhibited as he slowly changed as a person as the year progressed, becoming as competitive and almost bitter as those around him. It's a tough sell when much of the book comes out as whining and because it's so time specific, the whining doesn't seem like the kind of thing that can sustain the book for readers from this decade let alone readers in the future. I think the book is important as a period piece, an insider's guide to law school, but there's just something that it lacks for a broader audience. If I wasn't going to law school, I would have said the book was a waste of my time, since it doesn't seem to do enough other than provide the perspective of a very neurotic, though intelligent and successful writer's take on his tough transition from being a graduate professor of literature at Stanford to a law student. If this review seems a little confusing, suffice to say that if you want to go to law school, go ahead and read it, if not, take a pass. You may as well read a blog online.

okay...but a bit melodramatic.......2007-05-25

Turow's One L in an interesting read. His easy prose style will keep you engaged with the 'characters' in the story, and his penchant for drama will keep you turning pages. I gave the book 4 stars because of Turow's writing style and his inclusion of legal terms, description of classes, exams, and study groups. It is apparent that he wrote this book for those who were contemplating law school. Even though his perspective is dated, I think he successfully channeled the highs and lows of the trials of obtaining an advanced degree at a top university. Turow's bleeding heart sentiments about the perils of the HLS education and his open disdain for the pedagogy of certain professors were the weakest areas of the work.

With that said, I did feel that Turow and some of his acquaintances should have been put on suicide watch or given a valium. Most of them appeared very uptight, and overly sensitive to the competitive nature of the class environment and criticism of the professors, which is often the custom in any graduate/professional class. As a former graduate student and lecturer in English at another prestigious university--Stanford--Turow should have been more amenable to the teaching styles and challenges presented, jmho. But I did read this over 25 yrs later so my Gen-Y student experience would naturally clash with the student experience of the late 70s. Warning: Be mindful of the generation gap!

As a student who is thinking about law school, I was not frightened or put off by One L. A good read but by no means my only source.

ACCURATE DEPICTION OF LAW SCHOOL EDUCATION.......2007-05-21

I have read this book twice. A very rare thing for me to do. I have practiced law for over 30 years and this accurately portrays the trials and tribulations of law students. I volunteer as a career mentor at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Another attorney and I place this at the top of our suggested reading list for students who are curious about the legendary legal education environment. Good stuff.

First Amendment Law (University Casebook Series)

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First Amendment Law (University Casebook Series)
Kathleen M. Sullivan , and Gerald Gunther
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ASIN: 1587784424

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Sullivan and Gunther's First Amendment Law included important recent developments in areas such as the regulation of sexually indecent speech on the Internet and other new communications media, the constitutional law of political money and campaign finance, the government's constitutional leeway to regulate liquor and tobacco advertising, the constitutionality of decency restriction on national arts grants, and the use of public funds to subsidize parochial school education. One volume.

Law School Legends First Year Program (Law School Legends Audio Series)

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Wow, these are good

Law School Legends First Year Program (Law School Legends Audio Series)
Gilbert Staff
Manufacturer: Thomson Bar/Bri
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ASIN: 0314169148

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For the Law School Legends Audio Series, we found the truly gifted law school professors most law students can only dream about - the professors who draw rave reviews not only for their scholarship, but for their ability to make the law easy to understand. We asked these select few professors to condense their courses into a single lecture. And it's these lectures you'll find in the Law School Legends Audio Series. With Law School Legends, you'll get a brilliant law professor explaining an entire subject to you in one simple, dynamic lecture.

This set contains five lectures (Civil Procedure, Contracts, Criminal Law, Property, and Torts), plus, as an added bonus, the Law School Exam Writing lecture and the .pdf version of 8 Secrets of Top Exam Performance in Law School.

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Wow, these are good.......2007-09-25

I went to law school 20 years ago. Hated it. Graduated, but went on to do something else as promptly as possible. Now have decided to take the bar and am studying again, and ...wow, these things are good. I remember not understanding this stuff, but now...these are really clear. Just wonderful. Wish I'd had these in law school instead of (okay, okay, in addition to) going to class. I might have wanted to jump off of something a lot less.

Mind Hunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit

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Another great J. Douglas book!
Great inside look
Glad To Know They're There
Absolutely Fascinating - A Must for "Criminal Minds" fans!!
Mindhunter

Mind Hunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit
John Douglas , and Mark Olshaker
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Mindhunter enters the minds of some of the country's most notorious serial killers to tell the real-life story of the Investigative Support Unit (ISU) -- the FBI's special force that has assisted state and local police in cracking some of the country's most celebrated serial murder and rape cases. The unit specializes in understanding the chemistry and mechanical workings of the brain's of these serial criminals, and did its homework by interviewing such murderers as Charles Manson and David Berkowitz (the Son of Sam). John Douglas, who worked for the FBI for 25 years, is an authority on the unit, and his book combines the best of nonfiction with that of a murder mystery.

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During his twenty-five year career with the Investigative Support Unit, Special Agent John Douglas became a legendary figure in law enforcement, pursuing some of the most notorious and sadistic serial killers of our time: the man who hunted prostitutes for sport in the woods of Alaska, the Atlanta child murderer, and Seattle's Green River killer, the case that nearly cost Douglas his life.

As the model for Jack Crawford in The Silence of the Lambs, Douglas has confronted, interviewed, and studied scores of serial killers and assassins, including Charles Manson, Ted Bundy, and Ed Gein, who dressed himself in his victims' peeled skin. Using his uncanny ability to become both predator and prey, Douglas examines each crime scene, reliving both the killer's and the victim's actions in his mind, creating their profiles, describing their habits, and predicting their next moves.

Now, in chilling detail, the legendary Mindhunter takes us behind the scenes of some of his most gruesome, fascinating, and challenging cases -- and into the darkest recesses of our worst nightmares.

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Another great J. Douglas book!.......2007-09-16

What can I say other than John Douglas never fails to deliver? This book is a great read, and I loved it!

Great inside look.......2007-07-10

Given Douglas' background there was little question that he would have a story or two to tell. In Mindhunter you get a glimpse of what it takes to conduct good profiling and what an instrumental tool the profile can be. The book covers some of America's most feared monsters and what role the Behavioral Science Unit played in their capture.

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Glad To Know They're There.......2007-06-09

With crimes becoming more and more heinous, it's good to know the FBI has minds like these working behind the scenes. Predicting the profile of criminals behind specific crimes is not only an art, after years of on-the-job training but also a very special gift. A fantastic behind-the-scenes look at crime busting well worth a read.

Absolutely Fascinating - A Must for "Criminal Minds" fans!!.......2007-05-29

I have been hooked on the TV show "Criminal Minds" lately and was so interested in profiling that I purchased this book. At the time I had no idea that the author was the basis for the main character in my now favorite show. Although undrestandably full of himself, this book gives amazaing insight into the criminal profiling world, discusses many infamous serial killers, and delves into an exciting world of criminal psychology. It has made me want to track down and read every similar book!

Mindhunter.......2007-05-13

Fascinating insight into the development of profiling. Full of real case studies, it is hard to put down.

Ichigenme...The First Class Is Civil Law Volume 1(Yaoi)

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A look into love and life of those studying law
Excellent !
Ichigenme..The First Class Is Civil Law...Is First Class!

Ichigenme...The First Class Is Civil Law Volume 1(Yaoi)
Fumi Yoshinaga
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Tamiya meets Tohdou at Teinou University when he is unexpectedly French kissed by him at his zemi's, or seminar's, launch party! While Tamiya is somewhat put off by the unexpected kiss, considering the other students were forced to strip, he is grateful to Tohdou and they soon begin a curious friendship. But things become a little rocky when Tohdou admits he is gay and asks Tamiya to become his lover... Tamiya is adamant about being straight. But as Tohdou continues to pursue him, he starts to think about his past relationships and his inability to associate with girls. And when one of his professors makes a move on him, Tamiya begins to wonder if he should take Tahdou up on his offer after all.

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A look into love and life of those studying law.......2007-05-01

Ichigenme is one of the first offerings by 801, Media Inc., and judging by this release we have a lot to look forward to!

The book itself was well done, the translation smooth and easy to read and the pages crisp. The artwork is the norm for Fumi Yoshinaga, very expressive faces and a rather sensitive touch.

Our couple is Tamiya: the hard working, studious main character, a man of average income amongst wealth and privilege and Tohdou: the son of a politician, flighty and yet steady where Tamiya is concerned. Normally I would find Tohdou, a spoiled, rich kid (used to getting what he wants) annoying, and yet instead I found him to be very likable. Tohdou's character not only has a background that drew me in, but changes as a character during the course of the manga very believably. (but then so does Tamiya - mainly in his acceptance of himself.) They're relationship develops slowly throughout the manga as each character grows, and by the end I was happy with their journey and looking forward to the second volume.

And yes, this is a Yaoi offering: there are sex scenes, which were beautiful if rather carefully staged to avoid showing certain things.

All in all, a well done, well plotted story populated by believable life stories and perhaps more important for a manga reader like me: it's fun, interesting, and though has its share of angst has many sweet moments which left me with a cheerful feeling. Definitely a manga to be read again and again.

Excellent !.......2007-04-05

This university campus story is amazingly well written. It is of course stamped with Yoshinaga's trademark, i.e. her marvellous story telling skill and wry sense of humour. The mangaka has created some very interesting characters here (including female side characters). The dialogue is well written and the interaction among her characters just great. The plot itself is very entertaining and keeps me turning the pages till the end. Last but not least the emotions built-up between her two guys is realistic yet have you cheering them on. From university mates, to good friends to lovers, the evolution of Tamiya and Tohdou feelings for each other at the different stages are wonderfully captured and credible. Tamiya's coming to terms with his sexual orientation is subtly yet well expressed. Some may wish for more explict sex scenes but I appreciate Yoshinaga's style here. Her 2 guys' marvellous expressions (you just have to love those expressive eyes) and the subtle movements are tastefully done. Actually, it is pretty explicit in 2 panels when the tissue paper is put to use :).
Her artwork is of course a distinct class by itself and if you study it closely you will notice her painstaking effort in the shadings, example the casting of shadows along a walkway lined with trees.
A wonderful and engrossing read indeed and looking forward to more on these 2 lovers in Vol 2.

Ichigenme..The First Class Is Civil Law...Is First Class!.......2007-04-03

I enjoyed this book immensely. I'll admit I was a bit reluctant to purchase this volume. I've read other books by this mangaka and while they were good, I just didn't find myself quite as impressed by them as other reviewers seemed to be. For one thing, while she is a competent artist, Fumi Yoshinaga's characters faces are amazingly similar from series to series. It's like watching Gerard and Jacques with different hairstyles and hair colors live lives in different eras of time. That aside, her drawings are good and I like the fact that she's able to convey the characters feelings by their expressions. The scenes in Ichigenme in which Tamiya and Tohdou find themselves in bed together and yet exchange no spoken words are excellent.

While there is a certain amount of sex in this volume, it's never graphically displayed. Truthfully I wish it was a little more explicit but then that's just me. In my opinion it's the story that truly stands out here. It's well expressed, easy to follow and interesting. The situations are believable and I like the slowly building relationship between Tamiya and Tohdou. You won't find instant declarations of love and devotion here but a gradual understanding that grows between the two of them. I like that and I truly love this manga. I hightly recommend it and am eagerly looking forward to volume two in the series.

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barbri Bar Review, First Year Review

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8 1/2" x 11" x 2" 2005 Bar/Bri Bar review. Civil Procedure, Constitutioal Law, Contracts, Criminal Law, Property, Torts, Reveiw Questions & Answers

First Amendment Law in a Nutshell: Constitutional Law (Nutshell Series)

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Highly recommended

First Amendment Law in a Nutshell: Constitutional Law (Nutshell Series)
Jerome A. Barron , Thomas C. Dienes , and C. Thomas Dienes
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Expert authors summarize the principles set forth in case law and explore the philosophical foundations of First Amendment law. Current theories are examined to explain the rationale behind constitutional protection for free expression and freedom of religion. The debate between separationists and religious accommodationists in establishment clause jurisprudence is featured in this text as well.

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Highly recommended.......2004-12-05

"Congress shall make no law...," but on this subject at least, the Supreme Court gets to do pretty much whatever it wants. First Amendment doctrine is notoriously serpentine and challenging. While this nutshell doesn't change that, it does explain the law in a crisp, well-organized fashion, with a good balance of case summary and explanation/analysis. The authors are concise without dumbing down the law. While there are big treatises out there for practitioners or for in-depth reference use (e.g., Smolla and Nimmer), there aren't very many First Amendment study aids out there. I think this one is the best.

The First Great Myth of Legal Management is that It Exists: Tough Issues for Law Firm Managing Partners and Administrators

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Pleasant Surprise
Wesemann's a Wise Man!
Not Just For Law Firms . . . And Long Overdue

The First Great Myth of Legal Management is that It Exists: Tough Issues for Law Firm Managing Partners and Administrators
H. Edward Wesemann
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Pleasant Surprise.......2005-09-17

Who would read a book with this title other than someone who has a running interest in law firm management? Well, anyone with that running knowledge knows that law firms are different from other entities and that they are hard to manage and that they are notorious for being mis-managed. So, what else is new?
Actually, some fresh treatments and insights contained within this book is what is new!
First off, what a treat it is to have this common knowledge put together so succinctly.
Secondly, the chapter on partner compensation -- a perennial favorite topic in any firm greater than 1 -- paints a very clear picture of the inherent booby traps.
Last but not least, the chapter on the 6 Rules to Managing The Three Million Dollar Practice and Beyond is worth the price of the book alone. It is such a unique and useful presentation of what works.

Wesemann's a Wise Man!.......2004-06-11

Thirteen chapters and every one a thought provoker. I thoroughly recommend this book.

Not Just For Law Firms . . . And Long Overdue.......2004-06-09

This is a great read and a fabulous guidebook to overcoming the ingrained biases in your thinking and addressing those seemingly impossible problems and tough issues inherent in managing a professional firm.

The author, Ed Wesemann, manages to delightfully provoke the reader's thinking: "most firms would be more profitable if they fired 80 percent of their clients," and "you can't get anything done with concensus management when everyone has a veto. It's like being managed by the UN Security Counsel."

Chapter One prescribes a number of cogent actions to take for Firing Unprofitable Clients; while the next chapter highlights the Ten Terrible Truths About Strategic Planning. Subsequent topics include valuing management, handling compensation issues, mergers as a marketing tool, and non-equity partnerships. My personal favorites are the chapter entitled Pricing to the Market that offers a highly innovative approach to analyzing price sensitivity and The Seven Basic Laws of Successful Networking, which will redefine your views on networking.

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"Physical evidence cannot be wrong; it cannot perjure itself; it cannot be wholly absent. Only its interpretation can err. Only human failure to find it, study and understand it, can diminish its value." -Presiding Judge, Harris v U.S., 331 U.S. 145 (1947) HOW TO MAINTAIN THE INTEGRITY OF THE CRIME SCENE WHILE CONDUCTING AN INVESTIGATION First Unit Responder: A Guide to Physical Evidence Collection for Patrol Officers is a training guide and reference for patrol officers and criminal investigators, who conduct preliminary investigations of crime scenes, to aid in identification, collection, and booking of physical evidence. Written by a veteran of 24 years of law enforcement, the book stresses the importance of understanding the critical nature of physical evidence and preservation of the crime scene as part of the case against a criminal defendant. This book is an important tool for police academies that train recruits and veteran patrol officers, as well as for students of criminal justice who seek guidelines for proper collection and handling of physical evidence.

Customer Reviews:

First Unit Responder.......2007-01-11

Very good and detailed. A good compilation and overview if you have read or use other crime scene guidelines. It hits the highlights and provides good review tests.

"Excellent start for novice or those interested in CSI".......2002-04-08

Mark R. Hawthorne's "First Unit Responder," CRC Press 1999, ISBN 0-9493-002-1, is a 6 chapter 98-page guide book for uniformed officers working in the field who frequently are the first to arrive for a potential crime scene investigation(CSI).
Hawthorne gives us an easy-to-read introduction to basic CSI response that includes definition of various physical evidence characteristics (individual versus class), implementation of CSI response protocol (ARISN), identification & documentation of evidence, evidence collection (do's & don'ts), fingerprint/glove appreciation, case review with ADA and testimony tips for the non-specialist officer & a 12-page illustrated appendix showing evidentiary items. Each chapter didactic is followed with a (dozen or so) basic question & answer section with explanations.
The author's impressive credentials in both field and teaching experiences helped condense important basic CSI issues into a short and easily-read synopsis that includes 20 good bibliographic entries and a thorough 6-page index. A few trivial grammatical flaws are readily discharged, but difficult to justify given computers with spell-checkers, etc.

Rookies or veterans, Cops to firefighters to EMT's.......2001-04-18

As a law enforcement instructor at a police training facility, I found this book to be fantastic for the new recruits we train. As a retired police officer/Crime Scene Analyst, I also realized it would be great for some veteren officers and non-law enforcement personnel to review. Mark Hawthorne has kept the technical information on an easily understandable level. He has covered, in 90 pages, what would take hours of personal instruction. I found the test questions and answers extremely helpful in preparing reviews. This book can be picked up by the patrol officer, and if READ, could furnish much of the information to properly document most any crime scene. I would recommend this book to any basic law enforcement instructor or new police officer.

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