Speaking Freely: Trials of the First Amendment,
by Floyd Abrams
(Viking, April 2005)
This book contains some of Floyd Abrams' most stirring
cases representative of the First Amendment's principles,
including the Pentagon Papers case and the Brooklyn
Museum's display of offensive art. It describes the
disconnect between the high level of legal protection
afforded in most areas and the increasing public disenchantment
with the press, Hollywood and the like. Paperback released
2006 with an afterword on the Judith Miller case.
Considered the preeminent First Amendment lawyer in
the country, Mr. Abrams has lectured extensively and
is a frequent guest on many news shows including the
ABC News program "Nightline" and "Larry King Live" and
author of articles, including for The New York Times
Magazine. The book had a ten city tour including
appearances on Nightline, Today Show, Charlie Rose.
And the Abrams Report on MSNBC. Elie Wiesel and Dan
Rather contributed cover blurbs for the book.
Forewarned: Why the Government is Failing to Protect Us and What We Must Do to Protect Ourselves, by Michael Cherkasky with Alex Prud'homme
(Ballantine Books, Spring 2003)
Michael Cherkasky as the President and CEO of Kroll,
the world's preeminent security firm with 55 offices
in 18 countries and Alex Prud'homme, a nationally recognized
investigative reporter and formidable writer. The book
combines an eye-opening explanation of the new dangers
of the post-9/11 world; a scathing appraisal of our
failures to adapt to these threats; a trove of compelling
stories told by an insider; and thoughtful policy recommendations.
This book has been sold in Canada, Australia and other
foreign countries.
Kato Kaelin: The Whole Truth, by Marc Eliot (HarperCollins, 1995)
The real story of the events leading to the murder of
Nicole Brown Simpson on June 12, 1994. Kato Kaelin spent
one year living with Nicole in her house on Gretna Green
and six months in O.J.'s Rockingham estate. Kato Kaelin
lived with both the primary victim and her alleged killer
and became the confidant of both. Author Marc Eliot
has written eight books, including Walt Disney:
Hollywood's Dark Horse. This book spent six weeks
on The New York Times Best Seller List, and
sold over 500,000 copies. HarperAudio produced the audio
tape narrated by the author. This book has been sold
in Canada and Australia, and author appeared on all
the major talk shows.
God vs. the Gavel: Religion and the
Rule of Law, by Marci A. Hamilton
(Cambridge Press, June 2005)
The crucial religious liberty issue of all time
is whether religious individuals and organizations
should be required to obey the rule of law. In
the 1990 landmark case of Employment Division
v. Smith, the Supreme Court decided that
the First Amendment does not defend against religious
followers breaking laws.
The first book to defend the Court's decision,
Hamilton provides real-life case studies to demonstrate
the court's wisdom: the Catholic Church and sexual
abuse, the Native American Church's use of peyote,
Christian Scientists and medical neglect of children,
Islamic radicals attacking the World Trade Center,
Rastafarians and prison hair regulations, Santerians'
animal sacrifice, and Mormons' polygamy. Marci
Hamilton is currently a professor at the Cardozo
School of Law and has been a visiting professor
and scholar at the NYU School of Law, Emory University
School of Law, and the Princeton Theological Seminary.
Professor Hamilton is one of the world's foremost
expert on U.S. religious jurisprudence. National
Book Tour and appearances on O'Reilly and Today
Show.
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Warrior's Way, by General Avigdor Kahalani
(Shapolsky, 1994)
General Kahalani, Israel's most decorated tank
commander relives his greatest battles. Badly
burned in his tank in the six day war of 1967,
General Kahalani went on to lead a battalion of
tanks in a miraculous defense against the Syrians
onslaught in the Yom Kippur War. Today, he is
a noted Israeli Knesset member and hero . He presents
a commander's view of battle and examples of heroism.
The book is a wrenching story of the General,
who continues to contribute to the vitality of
Israel today. (Published in Israel and America.)
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Lifting the Fog of War, by Admiral William Owens
(Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2000)
Admiral William Owens, former Vice Chairman of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff and submarine commander for twenty
years, is considered the preeminent technological military
strategist of our time. This historic book makes the
case for a technological and administrative overhaul
of the military. Admiral Owens lays the groundwork for
our information technology revolutions. Reviewed in
the New York Times , the book has been heralded
as an important force in the new millennium. He appeared
on all the major television talk shows. This
book has been sold in Canada.
Simple Solutions: Harness the Power of Passion
and Simplicity to Get Results, by Tom Schmitt
and Arnold Perl
(Wiley and Sons, 2007)
Thomas Schmitt, senior officer at Fedex, leads a division
that delivers solutions resulting in billions of dollars
of revenue every year. Attorney Arnold Perl proved his
leadership mettle in a pressure cooker environment and
as a prominent chairman of the Memphis-Shelby County
Airport Authority. This book offers hard-hitting, real
life lessons, things they didn't tell you in Management
101. Their book is divided into two parts: “Hardwiring
for Results” and “Instilling a Passion for Excellence.”
Subheadings, bullet points, anecdotes and illustrations
make it a quick and easy read for the busy executive,
but mostly for middle management. Introduction by Fred
Smith, CEO and founder of FedEx. To be sold in all major
airports.
Covenant Over Middle Eastern Waters, by Dr. Joyce Starr
(Henry Holt, 1995)
Foreign policy analyst Joyce Starr clarifies the importance
of water to the peace process in the Middle East and
to improving cooperation between Arabs and Jews. Dr.
Starr has published over a thousand articles and columns
in the leading U.S. and international press, and has
made regular appearances on the leading news and talk
shows. She served as a special advisor to former U.S.
Ambassador Ronald Lauder, focusing on the water and
the environmental crisis in Israel and the Middle East.
She also served as a special assistant to President
Jimmy Carter from 1977-79. Dr. Starr is also the author
of Kissing Through Glass: The Invisible Shield Between
Americans and Israelis (Contemporary Books, 1990).
This book has been sold in Canada, the United Kingdom
and Australia.
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