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Constitutional Law for Kids Ursula Furi-Perry 2013, Paperback, 148 pages, 7 x 10

This is a fun, interactive exploration of the rights and privileges guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States. Each chapter includes an analysis of a constitutional law topic, along with the facts of actual Supreme Court cases, vocabulary words, and questions that can be used for response essays or discussion. This middle grade book is a user-friendly, kid-friendly version of a law book, and includes a full copy of the Bill of Rights.

Check the ABA Webstore page for free downloadable PDF presentations for educators! Also, a Spanish-language edition is available—see the ABA Webstore page for details.

NEW! Going to Court: An Introduction to the U.S. Justice SystemUrsula Furi-Perry 2014, Paperback, 266 Pages, 7 x 10

Going to Court provides a younger generation with an in-depth look at the processes of the U.S. Justice System. This middle grade textbook is a user-friendly, kid-friendly version of a law book to understand civil and criminal trials. It provides a fun and interactive learning process highlighting different types of court systems, how to dispute outside of court, how lawyers prepare for trial, and what happens after it has ended. Divided into two parts for criminal and civil trials, each chapter examines a sample case with writing activities and prompts readers with related test questions. Both sections discuss how civil and criminal cases are similar and different. At the end of each chapter topics are provided for teachers to facilitate a debate.

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U.S. Lawyer Presidents Coloring and Activity BookJenny B. Davis2009, Paperback, 32 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2

Have fun and learn about the American presidents who were also lawyers! It’s a coloring book with a surprising educational twist. This 32-page coloring book features expertly rendered illustrations depicting lawyer presidents—including Barack Obama—as well as puzzles and activities. It comes complete with crayons so there is nothing to stop the fun, and it’s printed on 100% recycled paper. Buy a supply today!

The U.S. Supreme Court Coloring and Activity Book, Third EditionJenny B. Davis2013, Paperback, 32 pages, 8 1/2 x 11

Have fun and learn about the Supreme Court! It’s a coloring book with a surprising educational twist. This 32-page coloring book features expertly rendered illustrations depicting significant Supreme Court Justices of the United States to color in—including all current sitting Justices.

You’ll also find challenging mazes, and dot-to-dots, and views of the historic court building, inside and out. Young artists will find hours of fun, while learning! Comes with crayons!

Now updated to include Justice Sonia Sotomayor and Justice Elena Kagan!







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NEW! The Soul of the Law, 20th Anniversary Edition Ben Sells 2014, Paperback, 192 pages, 6 x 9

Twenty years ago Ben Sells wrote one of the most important and inspirational work-life balance books in the history of the legal profession. Now, The American Bar Association is republishing this ground-breaking title in a special 20th anniversary edition, featuring an all-new epilogue from the author.

Explore the realities of undeniable professional dysfunctions, how they impact the American justice system and those who practice in it. By living the advice in this book you can lead a quiet, normal, happy life in spite of the world around you.




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NEW! Can You Trust Your Trust? What You Need to Know About the Advantages and Disadvantages of Trusts and Trust Compliance Issues Seymour Goldberg2014, Paperback, 183 pages, 6 x 9

This straightforward guide helps anyone involved with trusts and estate planning understand the complexities and legal implications that arise when using a trustee. It’s the first book of its kind to present this information in an accessible and practical manner, easily understood by the trustee—and their trust advisors. It advises on the benefits—as well as the pitfalls—of acting as a trustee, written in language that one doesn’t need a law degree to understand.





NEW! Lawyers, Liars, and the Art of StorytellingJonathan Shapiro 2014, Hardcover, 281 pages, 6 x 9

The practice of law is the business of persuasion, and storytelling is the most effective means of persuading. This book shows you how to convey legal information in a cogent, persuasive way to the client who needs the help, to opposing counsel, and to the decision-maker who has to make the final call. Part prescriptive teaching, part memoir, always entertaining and never lecture, this package provides storytelling lessons gleaned from years of trial practice and television writing, wrapped in—what else?—great stories.

NEW! Advice for the Lawlorn: Career Do’s and Don’ts From One of the Most Successful Legal Recruiters in the IndustryAnn M. Israel 2014, Paperback, 264 pages, 7 x 10

Ann Israel is the most highly respected and sought after legal search professional in the New York City area. This is her compilation of the compelling highlights and lowlights that which appeared in American Lawyer Media publications over her advice column’s 20+ year history. These questions, concerns and issues are candid in the extreme because of the anonymity of her readers’ letters, and no issue is left unanswered or unaddressed. Much of her advice is timeless, but some of it is specifically useful for today’s legal field.








The Reflective Counselor: Daily Meditations for Lawyers Maureen C. Kessler and F. Gregory Coffey 2008, Paperback, 376 pages, 6 1/2 x 6 1/2

A perfect gift for any lawyer! This 376-page, meditation-a-day book is designed to help lawyers regain their love of the law. Each daily entry includes an introductory quotation, followed by a refection inspired by that quotation. Themes found in the book include overcoming fear, personal beliefs and values, maintaining integrity, personally defining success, dealing with difficult people, and common workplace challenges. Discover how easy it is to put energy and enthusiasm back into your career with this once-a-day meditation strategy, you won’t be disappointed!

Leapholes James Grippando 2006, Hardcover, 320 pages, 6 x 9

Trial lawyer and national bestselling author James Grippando tells the story of Ryan Coolidge, a boy who hates middle school and who is in the worst kind of trouble— trouble with the law. It’s time travel with a legal twist, where law books and important legal precedents come to life. Best of all, Grippando’s novel is a fun way to learn that lawyers help people, and that legal precedents are about real people who had real lives and real problems, just like we do today. Packed with the pacing and suspense of a legal thriller, Leapholes is sure to thrill every middle-schooler!

Check the ABA Webstore page for free study guides, lesson plans, and more!











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Pass the Bar Exam: A Practical Guide to Achieving Academic & Professional GoalsSara Berman 2013, Paperback, 334 pages, 7 x 10

A perfect gift for the law student and the recent graduate! It will motivate them to do what it takes to succeed on both the bar exam and in the legal profession afterwards. This time that so many people dread can be an empowering stage if you approach it with the right attitude, get yourself equipped for success and then work really hard. The book includes worksheets, questionnaires, goal setting sessions, and other tools to help you stay organized and focused, as well as advice and personal examples drawn from decades of teaching students in law schools and bar review.

A Teacher’s Guide is also available for this book, see the ABA Webstore page for details!

Jiu Jitsu Jurisprudence Ryan Danz 2013, Hardcover, 225 pages, 8 x 10

This book will revolutionize every aspect of your being: your body, your mind, and your soul. It will help you find purpose outside of the office and beyond the courtroom. You will feel better, think clearer, be happier, and above all, find physical and emotional fulfillment that will positively affect your law practice and, perhaps more importantly, your life practice. Transition from the Lawyer’s Mind to the Jiu Jitsu’s Mind while learning about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu’s rich history and culture. Become a better, more focused, less ego-driven yet more self-esteemed lawyer, professional, and person overall.

A paperback edition is also available, check the ABA Webstore page for details!

Product Code 1620541HRD




The Marble and the Sculptor Keith Robert Lee 2013, Hardcover, 229 pages, 6 x 9

For the new lawyer in today’s economy, and written from the perspective of a young lawyer, this book provides a clear no-nonsense path from law school to lawyering. It presents a fundamental understanding of what is expected of new attorneys and a framework for becoming a successful—both as a lawyer and in life.

With advice on everything from the importance of writing well to attracting clients, and avoiding five basic mistakes in your first job at a law firm, this book is destined to become the go-to guide for all young lawyers regardless of law school or area of practice.

A paperback edition is also available, check the ABA Webstore page for details!





NEW! Supreme Ambitions: A NovelDavid Lat2014, Paperback, 304 pages, 6 x 9

Supreme Ambitions details the rise of Audrey Coyne, a recent Yale Law School graduate who dreams of clerking for the U.S. Supreme Court someday. Audrey moves to California to clerk for Judge Christina Wong Stinson, a highly regarded appeals-court judge who is Audrey’s ticket to a Supreme Court clerkship. While working for the powerful and driven Judge Stinson, Audrey discovers that high ambitions come with a high price. Toss in some headline-making cases, a little romance, and a pesky judicial gossip blog, and you have a legal novel with the inside scoop you’d expect from the founder of Above the Law, one of the nation’s most widely read and influential legal websites.












NEW! Yoga for Lawyers: Mind-Body Techniques to Feel Better All the TimeHallie N. Love and Nathalie D. Martin 2014, Paperback, 144 pages, 10 x 8

Would you like to feel younger and have more energy, be more focused and productive, and dial down pain, worry, and stress? Proven to relieve stress, energize and improve sleep, these easy-to-learn and easy-to-do meditative techniques and therapeutic yoga stretches can change your life in just minutes a day. With photos detailing the exercises and written descriptions of how and why to do them, this book can help you improve your law practice by sharpening your ability to concentrate and bettering your overall state of mind and well-being.

NEW! Blindfolds Off: Judges On How They DecideJoel Cohen 2014, Hardcover, 339 pages, 6 x 9

Remarkably little is known about judges—how they decide cases, their psychology, and the influences that play on them. This important book penetrates that veil of secrecy with thirteen interviews featuring selected specific, well known cases. These are cases which have raised critical questions about the law and the way in which the currents and tides of judges and of our ever-changing society have influenced those rulings. If you are even remotely curious about how judges make decisions, this book provides some eye-opening interviews that will shed light on their decision-making process.







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American Lawyers: Public Servants and the Development of a Nation Paul D. Carrington 2012, Paperback, 950 pages, 7 x 10

The law and the lawyers who both work within it and help define it has always been a reflection of the larger culture of which they are a part. American Lawyers follows the development of the United States from the Founding Fathers through the twentieth century, looking through the eyes of the lawyers who shaped the country as they were shaped by it. This book is also an exploration of where our current laws come from, who played a role in creating them, and whether or not these laws serve our country’s culture in the best way possible.





Blackstone’s Commentaries Sir William Blackstone 2009, Hardcover, 469 pages, 6 x 9

This legal classic from famed eighteenth-century judge, jurist, and professor Sir William Blackstone comes to the American Bar Association in a beautiful, abridged edition, with a new foreword from justice Richard J. Goldstone.

This handsome book is part of the ABA Classics Series. These authoritative, affordable, and beautifully designed editions of the world’s greatest law books are perfect for any law library or office or as a gift for anyone involved or interested in the law.

These are an elegant addition to any home or office, and make the perfect gift.




The Federalist Papers James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and John Jay 2009, Hardcover, 528 pages, 6 x 9

This legal classic, written by founding fathers James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and John Jay with the goal of persuading New Yorkers to accept the newly drafted United States Constitution, comes to the ABA in a beautiful new edition with a foreword from Kathleen M. Sullivan.







The Art of Cross Examination Francis L. Wellman 2009, Hardcover, 256 pages, 6 x 9

First published in 1903, The Art of Cross-Examination is a compulsively readable theory of cross-examination, enriched with entertaining and enlightening examples drawn from Wellman’s own practice, cross-examinations from other celebrated litigators, and those from the infamous cases of the day. This edition includes a new foreword from famed litigator Michael E. Tigar.






The Common LawOliver Wendell Holmes2009, Hardcover, 326 pages, 6 x 9

First published in 1881, The Common Law has retained its relevance through the elegant writing of Justice Holmes and the sound, thorough coverage of everything from criminal law to possession and ownership to torts. As Professor Stephen L. Carter says in his new foreword to the book, “Few books have had this lasting influence on a profession, and earned as profound a reputation within it.”







Civil War Lawyers: Constitutional Questions, Courtroom Dramas, and the Men Behind Them Arthur T. Downey2010, Hardcover, 454 pages, 6 x 9

Civil War Lawyers is a comprehensive and fascinating look at the underappreciated role of the law—and of lawyers—during the United States’ Civil War. Great Constitutional issues were addressed by the Supreme Court in tense courtrooms where individual lives were at stake. Presidents struggled with the legality of their actions, including questions on habeas corpus and military commissions that still have vital relevance today. The book includes an appendix of more than 100 biographies of the lawyer of the time, a detailed timeline of Civil War events, period photos and editorial cartoons. An indispensible addition to the bookshelves of all lawyers, historians, and Civil War buffs.











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ideWorld War II Law and Lawyers: Issues, Cases, and Characters Thomas J. Shaw 2013, Hardcover, 588 pages, 6 x 9

The Second World War saw the rise of new technologies, new freedoms, new terrors, and new legal issues. This book takes a global perspective in looking at the legal situations in seven major countries affected by the war. In addition to presenting the story behind legal issues, links are drawn from many of these issues to modern application. This book has something for everyone; lawyer, history buff, and general reader.Product Code 1620540














Lincoln’s Counsel: Lessons from America’s Most Persuasive SpeakerArthur L. Rizer2010, Hardcover, 264 pages, 6 x 9

Before Abraham Lincoln was called “Mr. President,” he was called “counselor” and “esquire.” Some consider him to be one of the nation’s greatest attorneys and, at the very least, an enormously persuasive speaker. He spent more years practicing law than any other president, and his years in the legal profession were essential to his eventual election to the Presidency. Through examples from Lincoln’s great speeches and closing arguments this book instructs you in the art of persuasion in two simple ways: by providing lessons from Lincoln’s career as a lawyer and politician, and then by analyzing those lessons and discussing how to apply them to your own life.

NEW! World War I Law and Lawyers: Issues, Cases, and CharactersThomas J. Shaw 2014, Hardcover, 560 pages, 6 x 9

World War 1 set the legal foundation for all succeeding wars. The global story of the legal side of WWI and its legacy is now told in this new book. Eighty legal issues are identified from this war, touching the impacts on living beings to the impacts on nations. For the legal issues, the relevant laws passed and the cases tried are discussed. Some cases are well known, others not but all are tied together in a new manner. The legal personalities behind the issues are also presented.

NEW! Courtroom Avenger: The Challenges and Triumphs of Robert HabushKurt Chandler2014, Hardcover, 276 pages, 6 x 9

This is a profile of Robert Habush, a prolific and esteemed trial lawyer based in Milwaukee, a lawyer whose name would probably appear on any top-ten list in the country. Each chapter of this compelling book covers a significant trial in his career, with analysis of trial strategy and commentary from Habush himself, interwoven with biographical information. Read this compelling story of a man who wasn’t afraid to fight for the common man and make a difference in the legal profession.

NEW! The Mother Court: Tales of Cases That Mattered in America’s Greatest Trial CourtJames D. Zirin2014, Hardcover, 344 pages, 6 x 9

The Mother Court is the first book to chronicle the history of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, the most influential district court in the United States. The reader will have a ringside seat at some of the country’s most famous cases, including Alger Hiss and the Rosenbergs, the longest criminal trial in American history, the U.S. government’s decision to try the 9/11 terrorists before a military commission, and more. It gives first-hand insight into the evolution of the US justice system: where it has been, where it is now, and where it’s going.

NEW! The Innocent Killer: A True Story of a Wrongful Conviction and its Astonishing Aftermath Michael Griesbach2014, Paperback, 284 pages, 6 x 9

The book begins with a brutal assault on a Lake Michigan beach and ends twenty years later with a history-making verdict. It tells the story of a Wisconsin man who spent eighteen years in prison for a crime he did not commit. In addition to being a fascinating true crime story, it’s also a chilling example of what can happen when those responsible for administering justice lose sight of their calling and a stark reminder of the unintended consequences that can flow from a single wrong.















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The Emergency Sasquatch OrdinanceKevin Underhill2013, Paperback, 364 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2

A perfect gift for anyone, lawyers included! This crazy book features more than 200 unusual, bizarre, and absurd laws that seem too weird to be true, but are indeed true, from Ancient Greece, Rome, and Mesopotamia to the 21st century. From the Hittites apparently stealing each other’s doors to law’s against taking birds, eggs or nests out of a public cemetery (except for swallows) this book is sure to please anyone with an interest in the bizarre! Each entry features the law, a description of the law, and then the author’s often irreverent interpretation/discussion of the law, sometimes with an historical context.

The American Bar Association’s Legal Guide to Fashion DesignDavid H. Faux 2013, Paperback, 224 pages, 7 x 10 + CD ROM

This book is the authoritative handbook you need to help you make your way through creation to copyright to clothing store. Included in each chapter and on an enclosed CD are the relevant forms, agreements, and contracts for that phase of production or sales. This is the inside guide to the process of taking an idea and creating and selling a product. Perfect for entertainment and intellectual property lawyers; art, design, trade, and law schools; and burgeoning artists with an idea, in need of a guide to get them to inception.

The American Bar Association’s Legal Guide to Independent FilmmakingMichael C. Donaldson and Lisa A. Callif2012, Paperback, 176 pages, 7 x 10

Cut through the legal morass of producing an independent film with The American Bar Association’s Legal Guide to Independent Filmmaking. From financing, development and photography, to distribution and deliver, this informative handbook contains a general road map for each phase of filmmaking. Legal professionals and burgeoning filmmakers will find the included CD-Rom full of forms, contracts, employment and nondisclosure agreements, and licensing deals very useful.

The American Bar Association’s Legal Guide to Video Game DevelopmentRoss A. Dannenberg2011, Paperback, 300 pages, 7 x 10 + CD ROM

Packed with relevant forms, agreements, and contracts for each phase of video game production, this authoritative handbook on producing video games also includes countless tips on negotiation and decoding legalese. This guide will walk you through the process of taking an idea and creating a product, from beginning to end. The legal aspects covered include patents, copyright and trademarks; business and finance issues; IP agreements; the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act; licensing and open source material; and so much more.

NEW! Swimming in Deep Water: Lawyers, Judges, and Our Troubled Legal ProfessionWilliam Domnarski2014, Paperback, 288 pages, 6 x 9

Bill Domnarski has been writing about the law and lawyers for decades, and has been published widely in such periodicals as the LA Bar Daily and ALM Publications. He has collected many of his essays, and written several new ones, presented for the first time in this thought-provoking book. He’s a tough guy and he pulls no punches, especially when it comes to judges, successful trial lawyers, and large firm lawyers. The essays are extensively researched and are more eclectic than idiosyncratic. If you’re looking for a brutal, raw and honest commentary on judges, lawyers, and the law, look no further.

Lawyer: A Brief 5,000 Year HistoryR. Blain Andrus2009, Paperback, 454 pages, 6 x 9

Why are there so many, where did they come from, and what role have they played in history? This hysterical, scholarly look at the history of lawyers is not just an external account of lawyers: it puts you inside their heads. It’s a roller coaster ride through history, viewed from a lawyer’s perspective. Starting from Biblical times, through ancient Greece and Rome and medieval Europe, to O.J. Simpson, this book will provide you with a good sense of the “primal ooze” that gave rise to the first lawyer.





























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The Little Book of Coffee LawCarol Robertson2010, Paperback, 240 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2





You’ll discover how law and the trade in coffee have evolved together including cases involving free trade, contracts in the global coffee economy, insurance and commodities futures in the growth of coffee imports, and the commercialization of the coffee business.

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The Little Book of Boating LawCecil C. Kuhne III2012, Paperback, 160 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2





Americans love boats for the irreplaceable pleasure they bring. And American lawyers love boaters for the endless litigation they bring. The glorious realm of boating is filled with perplexing legal complications and a healthy amount of business for the trial community, too.

The Little Book of Baseball LawJohn H. Minan and Kevin Cole2009, Paperback, 248 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2





The game of baseball has often resulted in brawls, both on the field and in the courtroom, and this eye-opening book discusses cases that involved rules of the game, new stadium construction, ownership of baseball memorabilia, injured spectators, television contracts, and more.

NEW! The Little Book of College Football Law Cecil C. Kuhne III2014, Paperback, 152 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2


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This book is a riveting and amusing collection of sports jurisprudence dealing with a number of major collegiate football programs from around the country. It also includes 18 recipes, including such delicacies as “Kickoff” Gumbo, “Touchdown Time” Chicken Wings, and “Field Goal” Jalapeno Cornbread, for all your tailgating needs.

Legally Mom: Real Women’s Stories of Balancing Motherhood and Law PracticeAnne Murphy Brown 2012, Paperback, 244 pages, 5 x 7

Legally Mom profiles the lives of more than twenty women practicing law at different stages of their career and with varied ages of children. This collection brings together a selection of deeply felt, personal narratives by smart, interesting women who explore the continued inequality of the sexes in law practice and suggest changes that could make firms more family friendly workplaces. The contributors hail from a wide array of practices and bring with them a variety of perspectives, including those of single and step parents.

STAR! Finding Artistic and Commercial Success in the New Entertainment IndustryRichard Warren Rappaport 2012, Paperback, 254 pages, 5 x 7

Covering all major genres of entertainment, this book presents a unique overview of the artistic, business, and legal aspects of the industry. It provides in-depth interviews with some of the most prominent attorneys in the country practicing in entertainment law, including entertainment-related transactions and litigation, corporate law, tax law, trust and estate law, accounting, and wealth management and preservation. If you wish to understand the fascinating world of the new entertainment industry, this book is for you.









Shakespeare for Lawyers: A Practical Guide to Quoting the Bard Margaret Graham Tebo 2010, Paperback, 159 pages, 6 x 5

Shakespeare was an undeniable genius when it comes to the powerful use of the English language, and there are many things lawyers can learn from him about wielding words fiercely or persuasively. This book contains more than 100 funny, sharp, witty, sad, and instructional quotes pulled from Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets by a lawyer, for lawyers, and includes instructions on how they might be used in a courtroom, mediation, or elsewhere. You’re sure to come away from this book with at least a dozen favorite quotations ready to be tossed off at the slightest provocation.











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The Little Book of Foodie LawCecil C. Kuhne III2012, Paperback, 148 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2





Including a fold-out “Timeline of Food” illustrating how what we eat is a vivid expression of our culture, this book is a fascinating look at some of the most interesting legal wrangling that ever involved the power of the palette.

The Little Book of Cowboy Law Cecil C. Kuhne III2012, Paperback, 189 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2





Even with the freedom and relative lawlessness associated with cowboys, they were never far from the courthouse, and this book contains some fascinating legal disputes that have made their way to the bench.

The Little Book of Fashion LawUrsula Furi-Perry2013, Paperback, 208 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2





NEW! The Little Book of Fitness Law Cecil C. Kuhne III2014, Paperback, 144 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2




If you’re a lawyer, a sports-enthusiast, or just a fitness-litigation freak, you’re sure to get pumped-up on this competitive collection of knotty legal disputes arising from the physical fitness arena, and the courts’ erstwhile efforts to mend fences and compensate victims. It’s guaranteed to be less hazardous than working out ever was!

The Little Book of Elvis LawCecil C. Kuhne III 2013, Paperback, 156 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2




Elvis was a true icon of 20th century American culture. He entered into license agreements

This new Little Book examines an incredible variety of legal issues in the world of fashion, from intellectual property to employment to international trade regulation to civil rights. Explore the glamour and grit of the fashion world in this fun look at the stories behind the dresses, sunglasses, perfumes, and handbags.

to use his name and likeness in connection with the marketing and sale of countless consumer goods. His death did little to decrease his popularity, and these commercial activities still provide his estate with astounding amounts of cash. Read these fascinating cases and enjoy this fun and intriguing look into the trials and tribulations of The King.

The Little Book of BBQ Law Cecil C. Kuhne III2013, Paperback, 131 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2





The world of barbecue can be more dangerous than you might imagine, as witnessed by a number of fascinating opinions in the realm of personal injury law. Featuring heavenly recipes for dishes and sauces from all around the country, The Little Book of BBQ Law will help you safely, and hopefully without litigation, enjoy some of the best and most interesting food in the world.

The Little Book of Movie LawCarol Robertson2011, Paperback, 438 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2





Featuring the best cases that made headlines and changed movies forever, this book contains a dozen “intermission” sidebars, adding interesting background information on everything from the Legion of Decency and movie poster art, to internet piracy and Hollywood stuntman in harm’s way.

The Little Book of Music Law Amber Nicole Shavers2013, Paperback, 358 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2




Discover the history and cases surrounding the music business from the early 20th century through today. The cases include legal issues which have

The Little Book of Golf Law, 2nd Ed.John H. Minan2013, Paperback, 222 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2




Now in an expanded second edition, this book explores a wide array of legal issues including Tiger Woods’ right of publicity, personal injury claims for negligence and products liability, a forfeiture claim under the Endangered Species Act, and the Internal Revenue Service’s litigation against a taxpayer over tax deductions for golf expenses.

The Little Book of Holiday LawUrsula Furi-Perry2013, Paperback, 144 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2





Holidays are deeply personal and emotional times, and then we liberally mix in booze, sugary foods, and wild parties. In twelve chapters—one for each month—The Little Book of Holiday Law covers holidays big and small, religious and secular, and looks at the holiday culture, facts, and humor, and the occasionally litigious reactions.

NEW! The Litle Book of Horse Racing LawCharles A. Palmer & Robert J. Palmer2014, Paperback, 150 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2





Mix yourself a mint julep and enjoy this compelling and entertaining look at the history and legality of one of the world’s proudest pastimes. In twenty-one chapters covering everything from drugs to syndicates to cloning, The Little Book of Horse-Racing Law thoroughly covers the intersection of law and racing.

The Little Book of Hunting and Fishing Law Cecil C. Kuhne III2011, Paperback, 128 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2





Examining where the law and hunting and fishing have intersected, this book presents cases involving personal injuries, criminal offenses, product liability, intellectual property, and even freedom of religion.

had significant effects on the evolution of the industry and are illuminated by the personalities, conflicts, and overwhelming talents within the music industry, including stories featuring Enrico Caruso, Frank Sinatra, Alan Freed, The Beatles, The Supremes, 2 Live Crew, and Eminem.













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The Little Book of Skiing LawCecil C. Kuhne III2013, Paperback, 152 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2





Because all skiers know the sport is somewhat hazardous, the thorny question the courts wrestle with is whether the particular risks the skier is about to encounter have been voluntarily assumed. For instance, is falling down an unmarked ravine near a ski run an “inherent danger and risk” of skiing?

The Little Book of Space Law Matthew J. Kleiman2013, Paperback, 190 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2





The term “space law” refers to the international and national laws that govern human activities in outer space. The prominence of space law has grown in recent years as private companies rapidly expand their spaceflight capabilities and open new markets in outer space. This book is an introduction to this exciting field for all space-loving earthlings.

The Little Book of Wine LawCarol Robertson2008, Paperback, 200 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2





An interesting look at how law and wine have intersected, this book offers a number of fascinating stories that examine the various legal concepts that are related to wine, vineyards, and wine-drinking, including lawsuits, disputes, and more.

The Little Book of Basketball LawMelissa Altman Linsky2013, Paperback, 194 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2





Take a fascinating look at the legal side of basketball, from

Kareem Abdul Jabbar’s trademark and right of publicity suit

against General Motors, to Irving Levin’s attempt to purchase

the Celtics, and lesser known cases dealing with ticket

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basketball arena, franchise movement, sexual harassment, and

more. It’s the perfect addition to any lawyer/sport fan’s library!

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