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A Journey Into the Deaf-World

Harlan Lane, Robert Hoffmeister, Ben Bahan

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Total reviews: 13 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

In this comprehensive and engrossing study, three distinguished scholars of Deaf culture—one hearing, one deaf, and one coda (child of deaf adults)—offer clear, penetrating insights into the existence and makeup of the deaf world, the community whose natural language—American Sign Language in the United States—is manual and visual. Bringing the latest social and cultural findings and theories into sharp focus, the authors take us on a fascinating journey to discover what deaf culture is; the benefits of signed language and deaf culture for deaf children and hearing people; how deaf children are now educated and how they could be; how deaf people integrate into the larger society; the nature of American Sign Language; how technology helps (and hurts) deaf people; what can be learned from deaf societies in other lands; the future of the deaf world. Combining thought-provoking intellectual perspectives with enlightening first-hand accounts of life in the deaf world, this landmark volume is vital for professionals working in fields involving deaf people and for those with an interest in deaf studies.

International Taxation In A Nutshell (In a Nutshell (West Publishing))

Richard L. Doernberg

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Total reviews: 9 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Not for laymen, indeed 5 out of 5 stars.
6 of 7 people found this review helpful.

Disregard reviews criticizing the technical nature of this book. I became a fond user of the Nutshell series when I was in law school; I don't think that these books were ever intended for use by the Average Joe. By its very nature, the subject matter is technical and can only be simplified so much. There is a reason why there is no such book as "International Taxation for Dummies" or "Brain Surgery for Dummies".

These books are great to use as a springboard for further research and study of the issues covered. I would recommend the book to students and practitioners of accounting, business, and taxation.

Editorial Review:

This Nutshell provides the fundamentals of U.S. international taxation. Addresses the U.S. activities of foreign taxpayers, as well as the foreign activities of U.S. citizens and residents, focusing on the U.S. foreign tax credit. Special U.S. international tax provisions creating incentives or disincentives for certain conduct or forms of business transactions are featured.

2006 International Energy Conservation Code - Softcover Version (International Energy Conservation Code (Paper))

International Code Council

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Review of Intl. Energy Conservation Code 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This book was in excellent condition, and was very helpful in a professional exam that I had to take.

Editorial Review:

The 2006 International Energy Conservation Code encourages energy conservation through efficiency in envelope design, mechanical systems, lighting systems and the use of new materials and techniques.

Employment Law for Business

Dawn Bennett-Alexander, Laura Pincus Hartman

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Total reviews: 17 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

What a joke! 1 out of 5 stars.
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The material in here is good, but the way this book is put together is one of the biggest jokes ever. My professor said this book is the best of the worst, and I understand why. No one enjoys reading this book in my class and it was a waste of money. The material jumps back and forth and she brings in lines out of no where. Save your money!

Very good text 5 out of 5 stars.
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This textbook is filleed with a wealth of information. I would recommend this text boook for anyone studying employment law. The cases included in this are very helpful in understanding the issues of employment law in the workplace.

Editorial Review:

Bennett-Alexander addresses law and employment decisions from a managerial perspective. It is intended to instruct students on how to manage effectively and efficiently with full comprehension of the legal ramifications of their decisions. Students are shown how to think and analyze employment law facts using concrete examples of management related legal dilemmas without clear-cut solutions. The method of arriving at resolutions are emphasized, so that when the facts of the workplace problem are not quite the same, the student can still reach a good decision based on the legal considerations required by law which remain relevant.

Special Needs Trust Administration Manual: A Guide for Trustees

Barbara D Jackins

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2005 Edition

The Special Needs Trust Administration Manual is an invaluable guide for anyone who is managing a Special Needs Trust for a person with disabilities.

The authors, who are all Massachusetts attorneys, bring many years experience in guiding trustees through the complicated rules of Special Needs Trusts. In clear and easy to understand language, the authors explain how a trustee can use trust funds to meet the financial needs of a person with disabilities while complying with the complex rules of government benefit programs. The Special Needs Trust Administration Manual covers a multitude of topics, including what trustees need to know about:

• Public benefit programs such as SSI, SSDI, Medicare, and Medicaid
• Taxes and Special Needs Trusts
• Payment of recreation, transportation, and medical costs
• Housing subsidies
• Trustee duties

The Special Needs Trust Administration Manual is a useful resource for anyone who wants to know more about disability trusts and public benefits.

Teachers and the Law (7th Edition) (Teachers and the Law)

Louis Fischer, David Schimmel, Leslie R. Stellman

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A Must Read for Teachers 5 out of 5 stars.
11 of 12 people found this review helpful.

Case law, unless done perhaps by the likes of John Grissam, is not page turning material. However, the authors have done an incredible job of putting very pressing and often complex areas into an accessible and engaging book. Written in an easy to use question and answer format, the updated book touches on education legal issues ranging from free speech, to students with disabilities, to internet issues. While of great use for educator (or educators to be), the book could also easily be adapted for classroom use, either as a debate or research starter. Worth every penny of its price.

Excellent resource, but guidance was helpful 4 out of 5 stars.
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Teachers and the Law (6th Edition) was the primary text used for my National-Louis University (Wheeling, IL) School Law course. Although the text implies that only information regarding teachers will be discussed, Fischer actually covers legal issues that deal with many levels of educational law including student cases, administrator cases, and even cases that don't involve teachers at all, but loosely relate to educational law in general.

This was my first exposure to any formally-presented school law information and I must confess that I was quite overwhelmed at first. Fischer tends to present a major case very clearly and then fully explains its implications and outcomes. However, he then presents several other related cases that often have conflicting or opposing outcomes to the original point.

What I learned from this text is that there is very little "black and white" when it comes to interpreting school law. I was interested to learn that even the landmark decision cases are still constantly debated in the courts and sometimes ignored when decisions are made by judges or juries. It took our experienced professor to help us understand the subtext of some of the cases and discern the probable reasons why some cases were decided in seemingly arbitrary ways.

In general, Teachers and the Law greatly increased my understanding of school law, but without an experienced professor, I would not have gleaned as much practical information.

International Fuel & Gas Code 2006 (International Fuel Gas Code)

International Code Council

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International fuel gas code 2006 4 out of 5 stars.
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This is exactly what is required by several states to assist with the masters exams and continuing education classes, for master gas fitters licenses.

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Addresses the design and installation of fuel gas systems and gas-fired appliances through requirements that emphasize performance.

Practical Aviation Law

J. Scott Hamilton

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A superb reference for aviation professionals & hobbiests. 5 out of 5 stars.
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Now in a completed updated, revised and expanded second edition, Scott Hamilton's Practical Aviation Law provides complete, competent course for self-study or undergraduate study on how the legal system works with respect to aviation activities. With entertaining examples of aviation law in action, all of the recent changes to date in statutory and regulatory law are clarified, including international law. Practical Aviation Law is soundly recommended as a quick reference guide for aviation managers, private and professional aviators, flight cres, airline personnel, aircraft owners, air traffic controllers, air safety investigators, and the non-specialist general reader involved in aviation as a profession or hobby.

If you hold an FAA certificate -- you need this book! 5 out of 5 stars.
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Several years ago, while attending Emery-Riddle Aeronautical University, this book was used as our textbook for Aviation Law. To this day, anytime I get on the subject of Aviation Law, I recommend this book to anyone who holds an FAA certificate. I'm a Maintenance Supervisor for a major airline and have suggested it to my employees who have found themselves in less than desirable situations involving enforcement actions. They always come back to me with the same comment; "I wish I had read this book before I got into trouble." Learn from their mistakes - read the book before you NEED the book. It's short and to the point, you won't be sorry!

Editorial Review:

Lists basic legal concepts of American aviation and how they can be applied to everyday aviation-related situations.

School Law and the Public Schools: A Practical Guide for Educational Leaders (4th Edition)

Nathan L Essex

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This is an essential text for educators and policy makers at all levels. It is practical, easy to read, and contains relevant information on historical and contemporary legal issues affecting the organization and administration of schools in America. It provides valuable information regarding school safety, alcohol and breathalyzers, the Patriot Act, the evolution of the U.S. Constitution, Intelligent Design, Ten Commandments, The Theory of Evolution, child abuse, the use of Personal Data Assistants, confidentiality involving school counselors, Family Medical Leave Act, Intellectual Property and Fair Use, Charter Schools, landmark cases involving posting of the Ten Commandments, Title IX retaliation, the Reauthorized Individuals with Disabilities Improvement Act and much more. Relevant case law rulings, charts and tables are integrated through this text to provide concrete knowledge that will allow educational leaders to operate within the boundaries of constitutional, statutory, and case law.

Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws

Lisa Guerin, Amy Delpo

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The ultimate user-friendly Federal employment book!

The Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws is a plain-English guide to the 20 most important federal laws dealing with employment issues. It provides all the information you need on each of the major federal employment laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and more.

Each chapter covers a separate law, giving readers a digest of the law's most important features. Topics covered include:

•which businesses must comply with the law
•what each law allows and prohibits
•where to find the text of the law
•important court decisions about each law
•practical tips to stay within the scope of the law
•which federal agency enforces each law
•resources for further research and information

A must-have resource for reference librarians, human resources professionals and business owners. Readers will find out what is allowed and prohibited, what businesses must comply, practical tips to stay within the scope of the law, which federal agencies enforce the law – and more.