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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.

 

A 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.)

 

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.