Judges play a central role in the American legal system, but their behavior as decision makers is not well understood, even among themselves. The system permits judges to be quite secretive (and most of them are), so indirect methods are required to make sense of their behavior. Here, a political sc[...]
It is often considered that too many laws is one of the necessary consequences of a complex society. Many insist that any call for legal simplification smacks of nostalgia and sentimentality. Richard Epstein believes, however, that the conventional view has it backward. The richer texture of America[...]
Many books have been written for those suffering from depression, but what if you're suffering becuase someone you love is depressed? Research shows that if you are close to a depressed person, you are at a much higher risk of developing problems yourself, including anxiety, phobias, and even a kind[...]
In "Classical Mathematical Logic", Richard L. Epstein relates the systems of mathematical logic to their original motivations to formalize reasoning in mathematics. The book also shows how mathematical logic can be used to formalize particular systems of mathematics. It sets out the formalization no[...]
Agent-based computational modeling is changing the face of social science. In "Generative Social Science", Joshua Epstein argues that this powerful, novel technique permits the social sciences to meet a fundamentally new standard of explanation, in which one "grows" the phenomenon of interest in an [...]
The love of books in the Jewish tradition extends back over many centuries, and the ways of interpreting those books are as myriad as the traditions themselves. Skies of Parchment, Seas of Ink offers the first full survey of Jewish illuminated manuscripts, ranging from their origins in the Middle Ag[...]
"Pocket Guide to Clinical Examination" is a handy, well illustrated guide to all aspects of patient examination. Carry this practical text with you so you can review the questions you should include as part of your history taking, the examination techniques you should use for different body systems [...]
The country's leading libertarian scholar sets forth the essential principles for a legal system that best balances individual liberty versus the common good..[...]
It's time to cross the line. Taking things to the next level has never been easier than with "Street Fighter X Tekken Signature Series Guide", the definitive fighting guide for Capcom's newest fighting game franchise: "Street Fighter X Tekken". This is the first time Street Fighter and Tekken have b[...]
Vault Hunters Wanted. Go back to the Borderlands of Pandora with BradyGames. "Borderlands 2 Limited Edition Strategy Guide" transports you through the ins and outs of gameplay in Pandora. An exclusive artwork cover, 32-page travel guide to Pandora and claptrap paper model bring the gaming experience[...]
The ultimate strategy guide to help you survive and escape the zombie-infested Los Perdidos in Dead Rising 3. Dead Rising 3 Official Strategy Guide is the complete guide to the newest instalment in the popular zombie series, available for gamers 17 and over, released exclusively for XBox One. Provid[...]
Here for the first time is the complete, captivating story of an on-set romance that turned into a lifelong love story between silver screen legends Audrey Hepburn and William Holden. In 1954, Hepburn and Holden were America's sweethearts. Both won Oscars that year and together they filmed Sabrina, [...]
Accurate and complete bookkeeping is crucial to any business owner, but it's also important to those who work with the business, such as investors, financial institutions, and employees. People both inside and outside the business all depend on a bookkeeper's accurate recordings. "Bookkeeping For Du[...]
The easy-to-read format invites readers to explore some of the most sensitive and troubling questions about becoming part of the Jewish community. Plenty of inspirational anecdotes and true stories about converts illustrate the vibrant and exciting spiritual path of conversion and highlight the topi[...]
The goal of this text is to provide easy access to legal issues involved in sport and the sport industry. The book's target audience is the nonlawyer and the non-law student, particularly sport management, legal studies, and paralegal students. Some chapters, such as a chapter on sports contracts, i[...]
The revised Fourth Edition of this highly acclaimed reference is a practical, state-of-the-art, superbly illustrated guide to the evaluation and clinical correlates of prostate biopsy findings. This edition features expanded coverage of mimickers of prostate cancer, a new chapter on immunohistochemi[...]
Blocks are quick to knit, portable pieces perfect for group and charity projects. In this volume, the author reimagines the humble block with 150 patterns and masterfully demonstrates how to mix, match, and easily combine them into one-of-a-kind garments and accessories.[...]