According to the National Adoption Clearinghouse, more than 120,000 children are adopted in the United States each year. This almanac sets forth the various types and circumstances of adoption, the
If you ever questioned whether your employment rights have been violated, Employment Discrimination Law under Title VII can help you get the facts on exactly what your rights are as an employee. More
Guardianship, Conservatorship and the Law includes everything from overviews of guardianships and conservatorships to an appendix that provides applicable statues, resource directories, and other pert
Since its first appearance in the United States in the early 1980's, AIDS has become a sweeping epidemic. At the end of 2005, the Center for Disease Control estimated that 437,982 people were living
Capital punishment is a controversial issue which sparks debate among organizations and individuals across the United States. Increasingly in the US, this form of punishment has been used rarely and t
When faced with legal language, does not knowing the terminology hinder your comprehension? The fully-updated third edition of The Dictionary of Selected Legal Terms is intended to reduce the complexi
As soldiers return from war, they begin the difficult process of re-assimilating into society. Veterans' Rights and Benefits is written for the returning and active soldier and his or her family in an
Over the past several years, immigration has become a very important subject for lawmakers, key politicians, and of course those who enter the United States hoping to one day become a citizen. After
In this comprehensive legal almanac, Margaret C. Jasper explores all of the laws surrounding obscenity and pornography. The Law of Obscenity and Pornography outlines the evolution of the relevant case
This new edition of Home Mortgage Law Primer provides a historical reference to the concept of mortgaging property, as well as the sources of real estate financing, the types of mortgage devices. Add
The Internet is the most significant medium of both commercial and financial communications and transactions. It has become the nation's primary vehicle for the exchange of news, mail, and general in
First-time renters and seasoned renters alike will be grateful for this volume, which covers the legal rights of tenants through every stage of the housing process. From dealing with rental agents and
As the reach of the Internet has expanded exponentially over the past decade, so has the prevalence of a particular type of crime: Identity fraud. This completely revised edition explores the various
Unfortunately in today's society, marriage and divorce has become a synonymous phrase for 50% of married couples. You don't begin a marriage expecting it to end, but when you find yourself there, you
According to the National Crime information Center, nearly 2200 children are reported missing every day. This almanac addresses the various statutes and programs established to protect and rescue ch
The new edition of this Legal Almanac is fully updated to include the latest legislation in consumer rights law. The author explores a number of common transactions that customers often face and offe
This Legal Almanac addresses a serious problem facing American society: violence against women. The content is presented in a user-friendly format geared for general readers who want to gain a better
In the past, disabled individuals have faced a wide variety of obstacles that prevented them from fully participating in all that American society has to offer. They have struggled with obtaining emp
