Concise and clearly written, this primer examines the federal transfer tax aspects of life insurance, providing invaluable guidance in minimizing the transfer taxation of an estate plan and avoiding t
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The shale gas revolution has created an unparalleled opportunity for investment and economic development while the industry’s fast-paced and unconventional growth has resulted in a vast wave of litiga
Now in its third edition, this is a practical tool for learning and enhancing trial skills for the specialized area of patent litigation. The casebook is based on a hypothetical patent infringement co
Written in a narrative and easy-to-read format, The ABCs of Nonprofits, Second Editionis an excellent primer that will help nonprofits and their lawyers figure out where to start, what works, what doe
Abraham Lincoln has become one of the most influential and admired presidents of the U.S. Rising from a small log cabin in Kentucky to the steps of the White House, "Honest Abe" led
Cost of capital is arguably the most important concept in all of finance, the essential link that enables a business to convert a stream of expected income into an estimate of present value.The Lawyer
The ultimate no-math reference for quilters is back, now with more blocks, more diagrams, and more practical tips in an easy-to-use reference guide size! With 110 traditional quilt blocks in 5 sizes e
This updated edition of EMT Flash Reviewhas all the essential terms and concepts needed to succeed on the job. Inside, EMTs will find more than 600 terms, consistent with National Registry Standards.
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How to Do More in Less Time is a valuable resource to help you identify the right activities that need to be accomplished, how to perform those activities efficiently, and maximize your productivity.
What does it mean to live as a Pagan in this uncertain world of climate change, economic hardship and worldwide social injustice? What does it mean to hold nature as sacred when ravaging the land is c
This little book tells the truthful story of how the Bank of England actually came into being. It is a story of pirates, treasure, random good fortune and sheer determination. This is an institution f
The story of the 1882 Palmer Sinai Expedition, a spying and terrorist mission that ended in the murder of its participants and was one of the great cause celebre of the nineteenth century. Just before
Two days, eighteen hours, fifty-eight minutes... The time of your life on this earth. Richard Goodman is the caretaker of a unique institution that trains disabled youth in the art of watchmaking. But
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The embedding method is a powerful theoretical and computational technique that is relevant to a great many technologically and scientifically important problems. This general nature encompasses many
This report examines the feasibility for non-state actors to increase their political and/or economic power by deploying a virtual currency (VC) for use in regular economic transactions.
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A fascinating look at the life of renowned trial lawyer M. Gerald Schwartzbach, who is perhaps best known for successfully defending actor Robert Blake against charges he had murdered his wife. You'll
An exclusive portrait of the successful Israeli gang traces the multi-million-dollar drug operation and contract murder syndicate of Ron Gonen, Ron Efraim, and Johnny Attias, describing their rise to
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In this book the author charts the developments in nuclear physics since its inception around a century ago by reviewing the key experiments that helped drive and shape our understanding of the field,
Captain Francis Mackey was found guilty of manslaughter after the ship he was piloting, the explosives-ladenMont Blanc, collided with Belgian Relief shipImo, resulting in the 1917 Halifax Explosion. E
In 1844 the New Brunswick government passed an act allowing it to sell reserve lands promised to the Mi’kmaq and Maliseet in order to deal with the growing problem of squatters on Aboriginal land. Bri
On an October night in 1899 the body of a city councilman is found under a Halifax wharf. Detective Inspector Culligan Baxter embarks on an investigation that takes him along a path of connections and
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Fred Doucette was diagnosed with severe chronic post-traumatic stress disorder after his last tour in Bosnia. For ten years, he supported serving soldiers and veterans through the Operational Stress I
Felicia T. Brenoe Stitch an inviting neighborhood with the cozy details of daily life! From a charming church to a country cabin, and the town hall to the fire station, 9 full-size applique patterns a
In Skeleton Key, Georgine Wyeth, a widowed young mother in Berkeley, CA, met Todd McKinnon, a pulp novelist; it’s now a few years later, and the couple are taking a trip with Georgine’s daughter, Barb
This well-researched book is a biography of the life—and disappearance—of Amelia Earhart, the pioneering aviator who was the first woman to fly solo over the Atlantic in 1928. But did Amelia’s plane r
U.S. counterterrorism operations rely on authorizations from 2001 and 2002. This report surveys the debate over requirements for a new authorization, the terrorist challenge, purposes and key elements
Reviews and analyzes how the U.S. Department of Defense and the Federal Emergency Management Agency work together to plan and execute disaster response activities, and recommends areas for improvement
Proposes a system of quality of life indicators and identifies policy options to improve quality of life in the Pearl River Delta, a region of Guangdong Province in southeastern China.
