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  • Mike Nelson's Death Rat!

    A Novel

    by Michael J. Nelson ...
    What if an aging, unsuccessful Minnesota author of history books with names like Old von Steuben Had a Farm: The German-American Settlement of the Midwest decided he could write a book every bit as vapid and ridiculous as the books that sold four hundred times more copies than his own? Well, he would write Death Rat, of course, the thrilling tale of a man who battles prejudice, his inner demons, ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Mike Nelson's Mind Over Matters

    by Michael J. Nelson ...
    Why do some people retain cute baby-talk names for their relatives (like "Num-Num" and "Pee-Paw") well into middle age? How should a reasonable person respond when Olivia Newton-John sings, "Have you never been mellow?" Who's responsible for the sorry state of men's fashion, and is it the same guy who invented the jerkin? Is there any future in being a Midwesterner? Can you really enjoy your lunch ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Judging Inequality

    State Supreme Courts and the Inequality Crisis

    by James L. Gibson, Michael J. Nelson ...
    Social scientists have convincingly documented soaring levels of political, legal, economic, and social inequality in the United States. Missing from this picture of rampant inequality, however, is any attention to the significant role of state law and courts in establishing policies that either ameliorate or exacerbate inequality. In Judging Inequality, political scientists James L. Gibson and ... Read more

    $25.19 USD

  • The Efficacy of Judicial Review

    The Rule of Law and the Promise of Independent Courts

    by Amanda Driscoll, Jay N. Krehbiel, Michael J. Nelson ...
    Series series Comparative Constitutional Law and Policy
    Over the past century, countries around the globe have empowered constitutional courts to safeguard the rule of law. But when can courts effectively perform this vital task? Drawing upon a series of survey experiments fielded in the United States, Germany, Hungary, and Poland, this book demonstrates that judicial independence is critical for judicial efficacy. Independent courts can empower ... Read more

    $106.59 USD

  • The Politics of Federal Prosecution

    by Christina L. Boyd, Michael J. Nelson, Ian Ostrander, Ethan D. Boldt ...
    Federal prosecutors have immense power and discretion to decide when to bring criminal charges, what plea bargains to offer, and how to implement the federal government's legal priorities in their districts. While U.S. Attorneys take pains to emphasize their independence, we know relatively little about the extent to which politics colors federal prosecutorial staffing and decision making. The ... Read more

    $100.79 USD

  • The Elevator Effect

    Contact and Collegiality in the American Judiciary

    by Morgan L.W. Hazelton, Rachael K. Hinkle, Michael J. Nelson ...
    Appellate judges wield enormous influence in the United States. Their decisions define the scope of legislative and executive power, adjudicate relationships between the federal government and the states, and determine the breadth of individuals' rights and liberties. But, compared to their colleagues on trial courts, they face a significant constraint on their power: their colleagues. The ... Read more

    $93.59 USD

  • Suriname travel Guide

    A must Read Ultimate Guide To Discovering The Best Of Suriname

    by Michael O. Nelson ...
    Are you planning a trip to SURINAME and want to ensure a seamless and enriching experience? Do you desire a comprehensive guide that addresses your travel concerns and provides valuable insights? Look no further than "SURINAME TRAVEL GUIDE."Are you worried about navigating the intricacies of SURINAMESE culture and language? Concerned about transportation options and safety? Wondering how to plan ... Read more

    $10.91 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Rosen & Barkin's 5 Minute Emergency Medicine Consult

    by Jeffrey J. Schaider, Roger M. Barkin, Stephen R. Hayden, Richard E. Wolfe, Adam Z. Barkin, Philip Shayne, Amanda L. Doodlesack, Michael E. Nelson, Erik K. Nordquist ...
    Series series The 5-Minute Consult Series
    Covering more than 600 disease and condition topics, Rosen & Barkin's 5-Minute Emergency Medicine Consult, 7th Edition, by Drs. Jeffrey J. Schaider, Roger M. Barkin, Stephen R. Hayden, Richard E. Wolfe, Adam Z. Barkin, Phillip Shayne, Amanda L. Doodlesack, Michael E. Nelson, and Erik K. Nordquist, is a reliable, go-to resource designed for today’s busy emergency department. Now fully revised, it ... Read more

    $150.29 USD

  • Audiobook

    The Lincoln Moon

    by Michael Price Nelson ...
    Narrated by Traber Burns ...

    Unabridged

    7 hours 38 min

    Cass County, Illinois, 1858. Nine-year-old Scrump Armstrong’s days are centered around his tight-knit family. But after stumbling across a Black man lynched on their property, the youngster’s world changes forever. And as his parents join the Underground Railroad, he fears suspicious neighbors could uncover their dangerous secret.Idolizing his older brother, Scrump is terrified when the nineteen ... Read more

    $16.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

  • The Pre-K Home Companion

    Learning the Importance of Early Childhood Education and Choosing the Best Program for Your Family

    by Sherelyn R. Kaufman, Michael J. Kaufman, Elizabeth C. Nelson ...
    This book is a one-stop resource for parents and families facing decisions about how to provide their children the best educational experiences before kindergarten. We know that early childhood learning experiences have a dramatic impact on the success and well-being of children, the community, and the country. Children who have positive early childhood experiences develop cognitive and socio ... Read more

    $44.59 USD

  • Vaulting Ambition

    FDR's Campaign to Pack the Supreme Court

    by Michael Nelson ...
    Series series Landmark Presidential Decisions
    Nothing embodied Franklin D. Roosevelt’s campaign to lastingly embed the New Deal in the major institutions of American government more than his effort to pack the Supreme Court. Vaulting Ambition, the inaugural volume in the Landmark Presidential Decisions series, presents a balanced assessment of FDR’s 1937 effort to fundamentally change the highest court in the land.Unlike most work on the ... Read more

    $21.59 USD

  • Knock or Ring

    by Michael Nelson ...
    Business is slow at the provincial bookshop owned by young Michael Ransome, which suits him fine, since he'd rather be asleep or drunk than at work anyway. Unfortunately, there's the small problem of earning a living, but Ransome thinks he's found a solution. Sir Jeremy Etchingham's library is set to be auctioned off, and there is a legend that a unique and priceless bibliographical rarity is ... Read more

    $8.99 USD