books about: judges     books:       Happy Hour Is for Amateurs: A Lost Decade in the World's Worst Profession50 reviews Philadelphia Lawyer William Morrow, 2008 Excellent storytelling I hate to piggyback on another review, but Charles B Fehr really nails this book. Those who dislike it seem to be expecting a book about the legal profession, when in fact it's simply about him. He just happens to be stuck in the legal profession, but one could easily swap in investment banking or any other office job and have the same experience. Anyone who has ever worked in an office can ...             Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges33 reviews Antonin Scalia, Bryan A. Garner Thomson West, 2008 The Bible of Brief Writing I'll be brief (no pun intended). If you are a lawyer or law student who wants to write better and more persuasive briefs - buy or borrow this book! I've completely changed my legal writing style after reading Judge Scalia and Garner's book.             How Judges Think9 reviews Richard A. Posner Harvard University Press, 2008 Brlliant and fun analysis of how judges actually decide cases This man is *cold*. Fortunately for the reader, it is this icy wit that makes reading Posner's books such a joy. Watch how he rips into inconsistencies: 'In discussing a case that invalidated the exclusion of homosexuals from the military, Beatty approvingly remarks that the court "noted the lack of `concrete' and `actual or significant' evidence that allowing gay men to enlist in the armed ...             Nineteen Minutes: A novel452 reviews Atria Books, 2007 WOW I may be young but let me tell you that this book was probably the best book I have ever read in my life. It is written SO well and I love the little pieces of information that show what leads up to Peter doing what he did. I cried and cried SO much when I read because this book is so emotional and so much to take in. It is outstanding and I would be more than happy to read this book again.             Counselor: A Life at the Edge of History33 reviews Ted Sorensen Harper, 2008 Ted Sorensen's 2008 Convention Speech Ted Sorensen's 2008 Convention Speech Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 03:20 PM "In my more than 50 years of national conventions, this is one of the most important. Our 8 year national nightmare of mendacity, mediocrity and economic misery--with millions of Americans losing their jobs, their savings, their homes and their hopes--will soon end with the election of Barack Obama. I have long ...             Make It Plain: Standing Up and Speaking Out Jr., Vernon Jordan PublicAffairs, 2008 Black Americans have always relied on the oral tradition?storytelling, preaching, and speechmaking?to assert their rights and preserve and pass on their history and culture. In the pulpit, courtroom, or cotton field, they have understood the power of words, distinctively delivered, to educate and inspire. Vernon E. Jordan, Jr., one of the nation?s finest speakers, imbibed this tradition as a young man and has given it his own unique inflection ...             The Politically Incorrect Guide(tm) to the Constitution (Politically Incorrect Guides)38 reviews Kevin R. C. Gutzman Regnery Publishing, Inc., 2007 Essential Reading For All Americans When I studied constitutional law in law school, we studied what the Supreme Court said about the Constitution. I recall that our constitutional law text began its discussion of the First Amendment using an excerpt from Justice Hugo Black's opinion in the 1947 case of Everson v. Board of Education. What is vitally important in the study of any "text" - the historical background - was missing ...             Don't Pee on My Leg and Tell Me It's Raining: America's Toughest Family Court Judge Speaks Out69 reviews Judy Sheindlin Harper Paperbacks, 1997 Brutally Honest! I just finished reading this book and it was amazing! I couldn't put it down. Judge Judy is so honest and has many incredible positions on the justice system that each state should take note. I personally agree with her on all of her stances toward welfare, incarceration, and law in general. A must read for all politicians!             Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything1581 reviews Stephen J. Dubner William Morrow, 2005 A much-appreciated gift I purchased this book as a gift for my fiance. He really enjoyed and appreciated it. Now it's my turn to read it!             Supreme Courtship30 reviews Christopher Buckley Twelve, 2008 Funniest thing I 've read this millenium.... And it is. If Buckley-the-younger's other stuff was good, this is great. Remember when Earl K. Long, thinking about the Louisiana law what said a governor could only succeed himself once? Earl came up with an almost Einstein-like thought experiment: has asked--rhetorically, of course--"what would happen if, maybe 6 months before an election, I stepped down from being governor?" A. J. ...             Organizational Behavior, 12th Edition (Book & CD-ROM)4 reviews Stephen P. Robbins, Tim A. Judge Prentice Hall, 2007 Organizational Behavior This was my first experience ordering a College Textbook on Amazon. I ordered a brand new book and CD and was very pleased to receive my order in time for my class. Most important I was able buy a brand new textbook at a used textbook price. I liked being able to provide my credit card information to an Amazon rep by phone rather than send it over the Internet. I plan to use Amazon again ...             My Grandfather's Son: A Memoir305 reviews Clarence Thomas Harper Perennial, 2008 One of the Finest Autobiographies Ever. My Grandfather's Son is more than a memoir. It is one of the finest autobiographies ever penned. Moreover, how ironic it is that a man we associate with dispassionate objective reasoning could produce one of the most emotionally moving books imaginable. I was deeply moved by his narrative throughout. I once knew a man like the author's grandfather, Myers, and he too cast a shadow far greater than ...             Essentials of Organizational Behavior (9th Edition)6 reviews Stephen P. Robbins, Tim Judge Prentice Hall, 2007 Good deal! The book was in great shape and it arrived promptly. I was very satisfied with this purchase.             One L: The Turbulent True Story of a First Year at Harvard Law School137 reviews Scott Turow Grand Central Publishing, 1997 One L Great exploratory read for those interested in what the first year of law school is like at an prestigious institution. Accessible enough to imagine yourself in the everyday shoes of the writer. It helped me, to an extent, form decisions about where I chose to attend law school. Other recommendations available on Amazon: "The Bramble Bush" by Karl Lewellyn "The Paper Chase" by John Jay Osborn             Soul without Shame: A Guide to Liberating Yourself from the Judge Within16 reviews Byron Brown Shambhala, 1998 indespensible Even after the first three weeks of elation that I experienced after reading the book and implementing the many skills I learned, and the subsequent return to the reality of my "inner judge" causing havoc in my life, I still find this to be the most powerful self-help book I haver ever read. I reference it constantly, to find language to support my soul and release myself from negative feelings ...             Death's Half Acre19 reviews Margaret Maron Grand Central Publishing, 2008 Boot legging and black mail equal a southern mystery delight! Reviewed by Lynn O'Connell for Reader Views (11/08) Two deaths in rural Colleton County, North Carolina, put everyone on edge -- including protagonist Judge Deborah Knott and her new husband, Sheriff's Deputy Dwight Bryant. Most recently, beautiful county commission chairman Candace Bradshaw is found dead in her home with a suicide note, saying she killed herself, overwhelmed with her guilt ...             Judge & Jury138 reviews James Patterson, Andrew Gross, 2006 Judge & Jury The audio book shipped fast and was packaged very well. The prices are always good at Amazon also. I will continue buying products from Amazon. The book itself was great. I already had it in hardback but bought the audio for my husband to listen to while traveling back and forth to work. Patterson usually comes out with great books and this one was no exception. When I started reading, I ...             A Piece of Cake: A Memoir168 reviews Cupcake Brown Three Rivers Press, 2007 Very good book! I really enjoyed this book. I could not put it down. I found it to be a very honest, emotional, and raw account of her life. I am just amazed at how she could overcome all of the things that she went through. Her story could certainly become a best selling movie!! The best book I read in a long time.             Can I Get a Witness?18 reviews ReShonda Tate Billingsley Pocket, 2008 Excellent Story This is an excellent book. The characters are well developed and the plot is very interesting. You wont be dissapointed.             Organizational Behavior (13th Edition)4 reviews Stephen P. Robbins, Timothy A. Judge Prentice Hall, 2008 Organizational Behavior The book has great points and is in a sensible format. 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