Civil justice in the United States is neither civil nor just. Instead it embodies a maxim that the American legal system is a paragon of legal process which assures its citizens a fair and equal treatment under the law. Long have critics recognized the system's failings while offering abundant criticism but few solutions. This book provides a comparative-critical introduction to civil justice systems in the United States, Germany, and Korea. It shows the shortcomings of the American system and compares them with German and Korean successes in implementing the rule of law. The author argues that these shortcomings could easily be fixed if the American legal systems were open to seeing how other legal systems' civil justice processes handle cases more efficiently and fairly. Far from being a treatise for specialists, this book is an introductory text for civil justice in the three aforementioned legal systems. It is intended to be accessible to people with a general knowledge of a modern legal system.

"Death, taxes, and red tape. The inevitable trio no one can escape. That wry sense of reality colors Herbert Kaufman's classic study of red tape, the bureaucratic phenomenon that all of us have encountered in some form-from the confounding tax form filled out annually to the maddeningly time-consuming wait at the driver's license bureau. The complaints about red tape, Kaufman concedes, are legion. It's messy, it takes too long, it lacks local knowledge, it is out of date, it makes insane demands, it increases costs, it slows progress. It is, in short, a burden and many times there is no measurable positive outcome. Kaufman takes us on an unblinking tour of the dismal landscape of red tape. But he also shows us another side of red tape, one we often forget. Red tape is how government protects us from tainted food, shoddy products, and unfair labor practices. It guarantees a social safety net for the elderly, the disabled, children, veterans, and victims of natural disasters. One person's red tape is another person's protection. This reissue is a Brookings Classic, a series of republished books for readers to revisit or discover, notable works by the Brookings Institution Press. "

Boost wellbeing and build a robust, productive culture in your workplace Your workplace's most powerful resource is its people. That's why it's critical to balance the needs of your business with the needs of the employees who make that business happen every day. At the heart of the matter is your workplace culture: the environments and relationships that shape your business, whether physical or virtual. How to Heal a Workplace shares the insights and hands-on advice that you need to better understand how your culture impacts your team. You'll learn how to manage interpersonal challenges--and anticipate the impact of policies and procedures--to create a healthier, happier and more productive environment. Drawing on real-world stories from diverse industries, in-demand workplace mental health consultant Kerry Howard shares strategies that will help you: Boost employee wellbeing, and attract and retain staff by supporting their mental health Understand how trauma is caused by everyday events and how this impacts the workplace Combat bullying and harassment and prevent workplace injuries Foster psychological safety, improve communication, and build better relationships between colleagues In How to Heal a Workplace, you'll find the practical advice you need to create a better culture, improve productivity and increase satisfaction across every area of your business.

What s wrong in Washington is deeper than you think.

Yes, there s gridlock, polarization, and self-dealing. But hidden underneath is something bigger and more destructive. It s a broken governing system. From that comes wasteful government, rising debt, failing schools, expensive health care, and economic hardship.

Rules have replaced leadership in America. Bureaucracy, regulation, and outmoded law tie our hands and confine policy choices. Nobody asks, What s the right thing to do here? Instead, they wonder, What does the rule book say?

There s a fatal flaw in America s governing system trying to decree correctness through rigid laws will never work. Public paralysis is the inevitable result of the steady accretion of detailed rules. America is now run by dead people by political leaders from the past who enacted mandatory programs that churn ahead regardless of waste, irrelevance, or new priorities.

America needs to radically simplify its operating system and give people officials and citizens alike the freedom to be practical. Rules can t accomplish our goals. Only humans can get things done.

In The Rule of Nobody Philip K. Howard argues for a return to the framers vision of public law setting goals and boundaries, not dictating daily choices. This incendiary book explains how America went wrong and offers a guide for how to liberate human ingenuity to meet the challenges of this century."

"NEW YORK TIMES "BESTSELLER
"We need a new idea of how to govern. The current system is broken. Law is supposed to be a framework for humans to make choices, not the replacement for free choice." So notes Philip K. Howard in the new Afterword to his explosive manifesto "The Death of Common Sense." Here Howard offers nothing less than a fresh, lucid, practical operating system for modern democracy. America is drowning--in law, lawsuits, and nearly endless red tape. Before acting or making a decision, we often abandon our best instincts. We pause, we worry, we equivocate, and then we divert our energy into trying to protect ourselves. Filled with one too many examples of bureaucratic overreach, "The Death of Common Sense" demonstrates how we--and our country--can at last get back on track.

This summary report on the British Home Guard concludes that the force was just as vital and an important arm of the total defense of any country as any of the other forces, such as the Army and Navy and the Civil Defence Forces. The Home Guard was composed of volunteers who carried on civilian jobs and also were active in the defense of their country. The document contains an introduction detailing history of a need for a force like the British Home Guard, a section on tactics and training, law and organization, and the pitfalls of the force.

Sometimes trials attack us so extensively, that the pain of our reality contradicts even our core beliefs. Our faith is frayed. In Honest Wrestling, we're given the rare opportunity to observe the depths of a family's frayed faith, when they are forced to face the unthinkable. In a raw and real way, K. Howard Joslin takes an intentional risk, allowing us to venture into the intimate struggles of his faith in order to come along side and encourage us with ours. As a seminary graduate, we would expect K. Howard Joslin to have correct answers to tough questions that arise when one's faith is tested. Yet, in what seemed like a matter moments, his family was faced with job loss, three miscarriages, an unexpected heart attack, and the brutal diagnosis of a rare cancer, one that was both aggressive and incurable. Joslin finds himself in the match of his life as he wrestles with God about the authenticity of His goodness and the reliability of His promises, while grasping for hope when there is none. Writing with gut-wrenching authenticity and transparency during the heat of his battle, Joslin rejects easy answers raises questions that believers often secretly ask, but often find too risky to reveal. Honest Wrestling offers hope-filled perspective for those currently undergoing trials and insights for encouraging those who are suffering.

A collection of five highly creative projects for grades 6-12. All five projects include overviews, hand outs, worksheets, and even rubrics which can be copied for single classroom use They are fun, engaging, imaginative, team-building, creative, standards-based, interdisciplinary, arts-based, student-centered, and serve and encourage the myriad of multiple intelligences. Your students will love learning this way

Seventeen-year -old Leah Baker lives a pretty normal life considering she has no memories before the night State Troopers found her walking down a deserted highway at age six. Sure she'd rather have a real family, but she's happy enough at Pringle's Home for Youth, even if "Mad" Matilda Crawford, the woman in charge, has it in for her. One of the reasons for Leah's contentment is Matt Wright, also seventeen. Her best friend and secret crush, Matt makes life tolerable, and Leah dreads the inevitable day he will turn eighteen and leave her behind. What Leah doesn't know is that there's nothing inevitable about her future, and when the mysteries in her past, including an old love, finally catch up to her, she and Matt will face challenges neither could have imagined.

On the very day Liz Graham and her best friend, Babs, are laid off from the same company, Liz's boyfriend breaks up with her. Babs comes up with the perfect remedy to cheer up her friend, booking them both on a cruise to nowhere. What better way to improve their morale while leaving their problems behind? Unless, of course, those problems - and then some - book passage on said cruise, too. This humorous story takes the reader through the emotional highs, lows and comical situations of a woman who likens her life to that of the cruise - going nowhere. No one is more surprised than Liz to discover that the secret of life has been inside her - indeed, inside every one of us - all along.

"Son of a Dog" is a satiric/humorous work of fiction, solidly based on real-life events. It begins with a little girl who, at age 7, was given a puppy from her parents. Months later, she was crushed and heartbroken when a new home was found for him. The tone of the story changes quickly, however. Fast-forward thirty years later. The girl, now a grown woman, adopts a retired, rescued Greyhound. And the games begin. The dog causes her to enter into some hilarious situations with the neighbors, her boss, mall security, the police and more. You don't need to be a dog lover to appreciate this book; just a fan of Murphy's Law - when it applies to other people.

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone