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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knowledge, it is out of date, it makes insane demands, it increases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. "
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."
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.
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.
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
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