Practical Guides

Extended coverage is given of Florida's parks, beaches, and natural attractions, plus Orlando and the Gulf Coast. Full color. 83 maps.Grab your flip-flops, sunscreen and mouse ears, sunny Florida awaits. Idyllic beaches and palm trees border America's subtropical paradise, where alligators, art deco... More

A11 public and private limited companies are required by law to appoint a company secretary. With a wide range of responsibilities, they are effectively a company's chief administration officer. If you are setting up a company or will be acting as the company secretary, this fully revised new editio... More

Knowledge of legal language and the ability to use it effectively are essential requirements for students who have chosen to study law. English for Law, a comprehensive course in English specially prepared for undergraduate students of law, aims to train students in both these aspects. Though the bo... More

Prepare for and pass the citizenship exam with flying colors Meet all the qualifications and become a U.S. citizen Planning to take the U.S. citizenship test? This friendly guide demystifies the immigration process with up-to-date information on the various application forms, the rights of legal ali... More

As copyright issues grow more complicated, this guide becomes ever more indispensable. This fifth edition has been updated to include recent judicial and legislative decisions and the debates surrounding publication on the Web and other new media.As copyright issues grow more complicated, this guide... More

"This excellent book is the first major comparative exploration of inheritance law as it pertains to the social sciences that I know of. Marked throughout by the author's erudition on the subject, its analysis is framed in sociological terms, but the main chapters can be read without any knowledge o... More

"Protecting Your Ideas" is a succinct, straightforward guide to the patent system. This guide presents the steps involved in obtaining patent protection for inventions. It is easy to read and brimming with essential information and advice compounded from FAQs posed by the author's academic and indus... More

It's a jungle out there, (in ISP LiabilityLand) but your capable jungle guide, Tim Casey, takes you safely and firmly into and out of what would otherwise be very complex and potentially dangerous territory. Bring a camera.-Vinton Cerf Governments around the world are establishing laws and regulati... More

Judge Jane meshes her years of experience as a probate judge with sound financial planning concepts to help readers formulate their own comprehensive, protective estate plan.Too little, too late Everyone regrets missing the boat now and then. But when it comes to estate planning, too little, too la... More

A plain-English guide to avoiding legal troubles in cyberspace.U.S. Internet-related revenue will surge to $196.1 billion in the year 2000. At the same time, over 100 Internet-related laws were proposed in the last Congress "eBusiness Legal Kit For Dummies" provides plain-English explanations of th... More

This is the most accessible consumer book ever to address the question, "How can I enjoy and pass to my heirs more of what I'm working a lifetime to accumulate?" Breuel's three decades of experience in giving people more control over their wealth is evident in the power and simplicity of his advice.... More

This book explains the process of property investment appraisal - estimating both the most likely selling price (market value) and the worth of property investments to individual or groups of investors (investment value). Valuations are important: they are used as a surrogate for transactions in the... More

Blackstone's Police Manuals are the leading texts on police law. Endorsed by CENTREX, they are the only official reference work for police officers preparing for promotion examinations and for probationary officers. They cover all aspects of police law and procedure from a police officer's perspecti... More

This collection of essays written by The Curmudgeon, offers practical, honest and you need to know this advice for surviving and thriving in a law firm. The book covers the basics of law practice and law firm etiquette, from doing effective research and writing to dressing for success, dealing with ... More

Apply important legal concepts and skills you need to succeed Get educated, land a job, and start making money now! Want a new career as a paralegal but don't know where to start? Relax! "Paralegal Career For Dummies" is the practical, hands-on guide to all the basics -- from getting certified to ... More

This essential "how not to" guide explains how to act and what to say in the presence of police to minimize the chances of being arrested and to avoid add-on charges--which can often lead to permanent disqualification from jobs, financing, and education. Citizens can learn how to avoid arrest both o... More

Baby boomers heading into their retirement years "must" take the time to ensure that their estates are in order--and that means a lot more than just preparing a will and naming an executor. Insurance, taxes, and planning for Medicare and Medicaid are among the crucial considerations in planning for ... More