Justice Across Borders: The Struggle for Human Rights in U.S. Courts

Davis, Jeffrey

Constitutional Law

Cambridge University Press

This book studies how victims of human rights violations in Latin America, their families, and their advocates work to overcome entrenched impunity and seek legal justice. Their struggles show that legal justice is a multifaceted process, the overarching purpose of which is to restore human dignity and prevent further violence. Uncovering, revealing, and proving the truth are essential elements of legal justice, and are also powerful tools to activate the process. When faced with stubborn impunity at home, victims, families, and advocates can carry on their work for legal justice by bringing cases in courts in other countries or in the Inter-American human rights system. These extra-territorial courts can jumpstart the process of legal justice at home. Seeking Human Rights Justice in Latin America examines the political and legal struggle through the lens of the human story at the heart of these cases.

Seeking Human Rights Justice in Latin America: Truth, Extra-Territorial Courts, and the Process of Justice

This book studies the struggle to enforce international human rights law in federal courts. In 1980, a federal appeals court ruled that a Paraguayan family could sue a Paraguayan official under the Alien Tort Statute - a dormant provision of the 1789 Judiciary Act - for torture committed in Paraguay. Since then, courts have been wrestling with this step toward a universal approach to human rights law. The book examines attempts by human rights groups to use the law to enforce human rights norms. It explains the separation of powers issues arising when victims sue the United States or when the United States intervenes to urge dismissal of a claim. Moreover, it analyzes the controversies arising from attempts to hold foreign nations, foreign officials, and corporations liable under international human rights law. While Davis's analysis is driven by social science methods, its foundation is the dramatic human story from which these cases arise.

This book studies the struggle to enforce international human rights law in federal courts. In 1980, a federal appeals court ruled that a Paraguayan family could sue a Paraguayan official under the Alien Tort Statute - a dormant provision of the 1789 Judiciary Act - for torture committed in Paraguay. Since then, courts have been wrestling with this step toward a universal approach to human rights law. The book examines attempts by human rights groups to use the law to enforce human rights norms. It explains the separation of powers issues arising when victims sue the United States or when the United States intervenes to urge dismissal of a claim. Moreover, it analyzes the controversies arising from attempts to hold foreign nations, foreign officials, and corporations liable under international human rights law. While Davis's analysis is driven by social science methods, its foundation is the dramatic human story from which these cases arise.

Foreign & International Law

How do we spend our time on the planet' Do we fill it with mindless activity or do we consider it a precious gift' In 1,000 Marbles, author Jeff Davis shares a modern parable about discovering and appreciating life's finite nature. At age 55, a man realizes his life expectancy is about 75 years of age and calculates that he has about 1,000 Saturdays left to enjoy. He buys a thousand marbles and marks the passing of each Saturday by removing one marble from a jar. When he removes the last marble on his 75th birthday, he considers each subsequent weekend to be bonus time.And that's only the introduction to this incredible, inspirational list book. 1,000 Marbles offers a thousand thought-provoking ideas for what to do on your Saturdays. Load the family into the car and take a drive into the country. It's always better if you try to get lost on such a trip! Go fishing. Remember, a bad day of fishing beats a good day of working, anytime. Have you ever taken a ride in a hot-air balloon' I haven't yet, but I plan to spend a marble doing just that one day. On a warm summer day, I like to spread a blanket on the ground and take a nap. There's nothing like sleeping outside.

1,000 Marbles: A Little Something About Precious Time

Davis, Jim.

Sports & Outdoors

Andrews McMeel Publishing

There is a feeling of pure delight that comes from laughing out loud while watching a hilarious movie or a TV show. Yet as funny as these lines may be, they are the work of people you will never see. The magic behind any comedy hit begins when an idea is hatched in the mind of a comedy writer and is then put down on paper. And while few of us are privy to this fascinating process, for writers Peter Desberg and Jeffrey Davis, the challenge of observing and understanding how comedy is born has culminated in a unique new book, Now That’s Funny! Desberg and Davis provide an intimate look into the minds of twenty-four of Hollywood’s funniest comedy writers, who have given us such shows as: Saturday Night Live Monk Everybody Loves Raymond The Simpsons Frasier Maude Home Improvement Valerie Modern Family Cheers There’s Something about Mary The Honeymooners Suddenly Susan Newhart Sabrina the Teenage Witch Archie Bunker’s Place The Tracey Ullman Show Wings Who’s The Boss? and more How do you get to see the creative wheels turn? The authors’ premise was simple: Using a Q and A format, they provided each writer with a story idea and let them run with it. Each of the writers was told there were no rules, no boundaries, and no limits! Because everyone started with the same concept, the authors could see how some writers jumped in and began creating, while others asked lots of questions; how some writers stuck closely to the premise, while others turned it on its head. What emerges is an entertaining look―illuminating and hilarious in turn―at the creative process behind hit TV shows and movies. If you’re one of the millions who have enjoyed watching the work of comedy writers, here is an opportunity to go behind the scenes and see the madness unfold. Now that’s funny!

Now That's Funny!: The Art and Craft of Writing Comedy

Humor & Entertainment

Desberg, Peter

Humor

Square One

More important than HOW MUCH we give is WHY do we give The very first generosity story ever told originated from God. It is a story about God's grace. Generous, incredible, ridiculous grace. The Giving Story explains how our generosity is profoundly intertwined with God's grace. Inside the heart of every believer is a spirit of generosity. For some this generosity may be lying dormant. It may need cultivation and encouragement from God's Word, but it is there. God's grace is in the believer. A story is ready to begin. Stories are a record of the heart in action. The Giving Story is a learning guide for individual or group study. It challenges you to discover: • Giving to others ought is a joyful act • God's abundant grace is connected to giving • Inspirational stories of heart givers • Insights to living a generous life Giving is a wonderful spiritual act and is intended to be joyful. God's people have exhibited this joyful giving characteristic for centuries - and you can too. Jeffrey Davis is a leader of God's people in creating opportunities for joyful giving. His national travels engage him with unique and inspiring people who give. He writes straightforwardly on grace generosity. Jeff considers it a privilege to help others discover a deeper appreciation between God's grace and giving. Jeff and Sally, his wife and spiritual helpmate, live in Lake Mills, Wisconsin.

The Giving Story: Rejoicing in God's Grace

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Austin Brothers Publishers

You’re smart and have way too many ideas for projects than you’ll ever manifest in this one wild and creative life. And you likely either resist any “imposed order” on your creative schedule or you think you’ve “tried it all.” But, seriously, if you’re seeking a method to free your mind from task-oriented fret and become exponentially more productive and delighted while being productive – then test out The Mind Rooms Guide. The Mind Rooms Guide - Bypass Overwhelm, Make More Time, &amp; Shape Your Work Flow (Expanded Print Edition) is a beautifully designed handbook that offers *an elegant reframe for understanding your relationship to time, order, and chaos as a creative *an elegant reframe for organizing and color-coding your tasks into meaningful categories *a “hands-on” and flexible method (both analog and digital) to schedule your tasks each week *experience-proven and field-tested tips for bundling types of tasks each day *Davis's 12 Riffs on Time * 3 essays on the art &amp; science of shaping time No more clunky, artless schedulers. No more mile-long to-do lists that never get shorter. No more scattered Post-It Notes crowding your computer.

Mind Rooms Guide: Bypass Overwhelm, Make More Time, & Shape Your Work Flow (Expanded Print Edition)

Business & Money

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

Miro Press

From the Back Cover\n"Pitch Like Hollywood is a fantastic read and an even better resource. It turns the necessary evil of pitching into a much more calculable opponent. Sorry, Hollywood, but in today's entrepreneurial climate, pitching is now truly industry-agnostic, as tech startup 'Demo Days' slide into the common vernacular, Kickstarter campaigns flood our social media feeds, and Shark Tank is the new American Idol. Desberg and Davis have done a phenomenal job demystifying the art and science of the pitch by not only breaking down the emotions leading up to and during the act, but also unveiling the many paths to success—across a diverse set of industries and personality types. If you plan on needing to convince anyone of anything in your lifetime, I'd highly suggest picking up this book!" 
—Kourtney Lyons, former content strategy manager Herschend Entertainment Studios (co-owners of Dollywood)\n"This gem of a book is the most amazingly comprehensive guide to pitching I've seen. If it's success you're after, you could read 30 other books and hope to glean helpful tidbits…or you could read this one and be assured you have a solid strategy." 
—Warner Loughlin, personal coach of Amy Adams, Ryan Reynolds, and Kyra Sedgwick\n"This book has more than a collection of 'How I did it' anecdotes. The research and industry stories are wide-ranging, and more important, they are useful." 
—Karin Argano, VP of corporate training and technical support, Yamaha Motorcycles\n"Lively and thoughtful. Desberg and Davis deliver read-worthy strategies for improving business as well as personal communication. The format is entertaining, and the skills are immediately applicable to daily business challenges. This book helps you visualize successful and interesting presentations by demonstrating options for 'telling' your story, not 'selling' your story.' " 
—Susan Blifeld, corporate training consultant, Yamaha\n"Above and beyond everything else about this remarkable book, I'm impressed by the authors' refusal to take the usual 'Here’s how I do it' approach. They gather various opinions and the latest research about the aspects of pitching. I constantly encourage my staff to use their own intuition and gather as many points of view as possible." 
—David Beck, general manager of Premium Financing AIG\n"With their combined experience in screenwriting and psychology—and decades of practice coaching writers, executives, and industry insiders—Peter Desberg and Jeffrey Davis bring a unique wealth of knowledge to their subject. Far more than a 'how to,' Pitch Like Hollywood is an in-depth exploration of everything about this maddening art form, from body language to brain functioning. There's no better place to understand the complex interaction of message and messenger than here." 
—Stephen Galloway, dean, Chapman University Dodge College of Film and Media Arts\n"The authors have probably been dining out on some of these disarmingly insightful stories for years, so it's good to have them here in such a practicable context. We deal with aspects of pitching and persuasion every day, whether we’re talking to a friend, colleague, or significant other. Especially when we're just watching or reading the news and trying to untangle what narrative we’re being sold. I laughed and learned from these guys. Who knew that the Hollywood pitch isn’t that much different than trying to pitch anywhere else? Pitch Like Hollywood gives fresh meaning to the verity that we tell stories in order to live, and it shows us how to tell those stories more powerfully." 
—Rick Schultz, music critic, Los Angeles Times\n"Buy this book if you ever have to convince anyone, of anything, in any industry. Seamlessly interweaving witty and essential truths about the power of persuasion, Desberg and Davis tap into their respective expertise as a clinical psychologist and a successful screenwriter and educator to show us the way to success. An insightful and practical guide, the authors add their uniq

Pitch Like Hollywood: What You Can Learn from the High-Stakes Film Industry

Management & Leadership

McGraw=Hill

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Justice Across Borders: The Struggle for Human Rights in U.S. Courts

Seeking Human Rights Justice in Latin America: Truth, Extra-Territorial Courts, and the Process of Justice

Justice Across Borders: The Struggle for Human Rights in U.S. Courts

Justice Across Borders: The Struggle for Human Rights in U.S. Courts

1,000 Marbles: A Little Something About Precious Time

Now That's Funny!: The Art and Craft of Writing Comedy

The Giving Story: Rejoicing in God's Grace

Mind Rooms Guide: Bypass Overwhelm, Make More Time, & Shape Your Work Flow (Expanded Print Edition)

Seeking Human Rights Justice in Latin America: Truth, Extra-Territorial Courts, and the Process of Justice

Pitch Like Hollywood: What You Can Learn from the High-Stakes Film Industry