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What a great book! Fishman's book gives a comprehensive overview of a subject only one in a thousand knows anything about. The Public Domain.

The public domain consists of art, music, literature, software, etc. that belongs to no one and can be repurposed by anyone for other use.

If you and your community group wanted to stage a musical version of Tom Sawyer set in the year 2502, you can do this very easily as Tom Sawyer (and all of Mark Twain's works) are in the public domain. There are no licensing fees.

Fishman gives you a methodology for finding and locating works and for understanding how to track them down and protect yourself should someone want to press a claim against (most likely spurious)

Highly recommended.

Cheers!

Copyright law is complex, sometimes counter-intuitive, and the rules change for each media type. This excellent book not only gives you the basics of copyright law, it expands on the specifics of the law for various media types. The best part of this book, the most brilliant part in my opinion, is the addition of a checklist for each media type. With this checklist, you can verify that your item is in the public domain or if it requires copyright permission. The checklist replaces an expensive copyright law attorney for cases where you can figure it out yourself. Anyone producing media for the public or using media released to the public should own this book. It is an invaluable resource in my professional library.

I made the mistake of buying the first edition of this book (published in 2001), but found it to be an excellent guide to the legal issues involved with public domain textual material. I have already published one book which relied heavily on public domain materials, and am working on a second, and when I bought this book I had several specific questions that I was trying to answer. This book answered all of them, as well as some that I hadn't thought of! I'll probably end up buying the second edition, just to see what has changed in the last few years.

This fat and informative book is a goldmine for anyone interested in public domain works, whether writings, music, art, films or just about anything else. The author, Attorney Stephen Fishman, begins with an examination of copyright laws and the public domain. After that, the book begins each of the chapters on copyrightable materials with a handy checklist for use in determining public domain status, and then launches into a discussion of how to determine the public domain status of such an item. After those useful chapters, the author examines the use of copyrighted and public domain works.

This is one of the most useful books I have ever encountered. It contains most everything you need to know in determining the public domain status of a work, and it is organized in a simple, easy-to-use format (ala the ___ for Dummies books), that is sure to inform the reader, and never lose him or her. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in whether or not something is in the public domain, and thus open to free use.

I probably had the wrong expectations for this book but I was hoping it would (quickly) help me validate whether info I've used required permission. I suppose it did this in an indirect way, however, the free use stuff included old songs etc. that were not appropriate for my topic.

Book is well written so long as it fits with what you need to validate.

If you are looking for specifics into making your own whiskey, this may not be the book for you. But, if you want some basics and have fun reading them, then buy this. Easy nightstand reader that can be taken down to the basement when finished and put to good use. Good plans for making a still too.

Great book. Very easy to read. Lots of hitory and funny as well. It is funny how history of certain subjects can be filled with humor. A ton of great info. The other 2 reviews are right on the money. This is the first book I bought on distilling and so far the best all around...

I really cant say anymore then the previous review. He hit it right on the head. Great book and its an easy read. It is basic but it gives you a really good start. I definitely recommend.

Well, this will be short... The book covers everything you'll need to know to make REAL hooch, moonshine, "licker", etc. Whichever you call it, you'll know exactly the needed materials and methods to get the job done. Being an experienced brewer, I can tell you there are some pretty good (thou basic) recipes as well that'll get you started off in the right direction. After learning the basics, you'll be ready to venture off on your own in the recipe department and create virtually anything you can dream up. And as a passing point, if you get tired of making that ole 'Mountain Dew' and need to get to town, you can put that 'ole pot distiller' to use feedin' your work truck too. Lastly, the author really knows what he's talking about since he rates the other brewin books on the market in the back of his book, and I'd have to agree with his reviews since I've read many of the others as well. Here's to the freedom to create the drinks you like and to the "spirits" that's kept America goin' since before George Washington fired up his own personal still.
Cheers!

If you are looking for an International Law hornbook...this is the best. The explanations are clear and concise, and the organization of the book is flawless. Professor Murphy is perhaps the most brilliant legal mind in this area and so it is no wonder that his book is top notch. I would recommend this book for anyone studying International Law!

Probably the best introduction to the topic for an American. Covers all important aspects of international law and explains historical and current U.S. positions. Very well written. I would have included Malcolm Evans' book in the treatise section of the bibliography, but now you have that information.

Book was in excellent shape, received the book in a timely manner, overall great

This book is required as a reference tool for a course that I am taking and it is quite helpful. If you are seeking a degree as a mental health practicioner within or outside a school then this is the book for you!

This was a great introduction to security issues since 9.11.01. It is a good book for someone who is checking out where the security issues of the US originate.

"Homeland Security: A Complete Guide to Understanding, Preventing and Surviving Terrorism", contains two chapters addressing the Islamic aspects of the current era of terrorism and jihad activity: Chapter 4, "The Mind of the Terrorist: Why They Hate Us", and Chapter 5, "Al-Qaida and Other Islamic Extremist Groups: Understanding Fanaticism in the Name of Religion". Each chapter is complimented with endnotes (29 for Chapter 4, and 19 for Chapter 5) and the absence of a bibliography suggests that the endnotes comprise the primary sources for each chapter. There are no Islamic sources.

Chapter 4, "The Mind of the Terrorist: Why They Hate Us" addresses Palestinian Terrorism, Iranian Terrorism, Suicide in the Name of Islam, Conditions For Terrorism and other considerations such as strife, poverty, ignorance, political oppression as motivations and sources of terrorist activity. The mandates in Islamic law animating jihad and directly influencing the terrorist mindset are not addressed.

In Chapter 5, "Al-Qaida and Other Islamic Extremist Groups: Understanding Fanaticism in the Name of Religion", the authors identify the five pillars of Islam and simply state that Zakat is the Giving of Alms.

A primary legal reference within the Sunni tradition, Ahmad ibn Naqib al-Misri's "Reliance of the Traveller: A Classic Manual of Islamic Sacred Law", tells the Homeland Security Professional that there are eight obligatory disbursements for Zaket. Three of them support warfighting and impact Homeland Security: Those Whose Hearts are to Reconciled; Those Fighting for Allah; and, Travelers Needing Money.

"Those Whose Hearts Are To Be Reconciled" (Traveller, page 270-271) states that "alms" may be given to ensure propagation of the faith in initial stages. Those to be reconciled include: Chief personages of a people (with weak or fledgling institutions needing economic support to improve or whose peers may be expected to enter Islam); Heads of a people who collect zakat for Islam from Muslims living near them who refuse to pay it; and, Heads of a people who fight an enemy for Islam at considerable expense and trouble to themselves. The obligatory disbursements for those whose hearts are to be reconciled constitute funding mechanisms facilitating the establishment of Islamic footholds in non-Muslim areas and the consolidating of those footholds to increase Islamic influence.

"Those Fighting for Allah" (Traveller , page 272) includes those engaged in Islamic military operations for whom no salary has been allotted and are to be "Given enough to suffice them for the operation even if affluent of: weapons; mounts; clothing; expenses: and, for the duration of the journey, round trip, and the time they spend there." Current interpretation and practice has been to provide expenses in supporting such person's family during this period. The obligatory disbursements for those fighting for Allah constitute a funding mechanism for combat, combat support and combat service support operations. This disbursement category is ideally suited for supporting autonomous, decentralized, asymmetrical military operations.

"Travelers Needing Money" (Traveller, page 272) include those who are "passing through a town in Muslim lands where zakat is collected or whose journey was not taken for the purpose of disobeying Allah, if such a person is in need, he is given enough to cover his personal expenses and transportation, even if he possesses money back home." The obligatory disbursements for travelers needing money defrays personal expenses and transportation costs associated with individual movement to and from conflict zones.

Continuing with Chapter 5, the authors touch very lightly on jihad failing to discuss the operational considerations both animating the enemy and whose understanding is essential to the Homeland Security Professional.

In addition to "Reliance of the Traveller," Al-Imam Abu Zakariya Yahya's, "Riyad-us-Salihee", (Darussalam, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: 1998), p. 976-1016 and Ibn Rushd's "The Distinguished Jurists Primer", (Vol I and II, Garnet Publishing, Reading, UK: 1994), 454-487, clearly identifies combat, combat support and combat service support roles for the Muslim community when one initiates Jihad. There is clear legal guidance on the following points: upon whom support to Jihad is obligatory; conditions affecting the obligation; identification of the persons to be fought; the scale of harm that may be inflicted on the enemy; conditions for the declaration of war; the identification of the number from whom retreat is not permissible; permissions for truce and the two reasons for waging war (to force the conversion to Islam and to secure the payment of the "jizya").

These essential considerations for assessing the present environment are neither addressed nor referenced in "Homeland Security" but may be readily accessed by reading Islam's legal texts.

All first editions are, in essence, first drafts. If the second edition of "Homeland Security" incorporates Islamic sources and objectively explores the influence of Islamic law on the tactical, operational and strategic elements of today's terrorist environment, the Homeland Security Professional will have a truly invaluable desk reference.

Homeland Security (The Mcgraw-Hill Homeland Security Series) by Mark Sauter and James Carafano is an all encompassing work that is a must for students and Homeland Security professionals alike. It is a comprehensive account of the evolution of Homeland Security, and the cornerstone text for a series of our continuing education courses.

Hard to put down! The work is divided into three parts, each building into the next. The first part is a historical perspective of Homeland Security from Colonial America, through today and the challenges imposed by contemporary terrorism. The second part is an in-depth look at the terrorist, their mindset, training, tactics and weapons. In a very clear manner, it enables the reader to understand Jihadists, Transnational and Domestic terrorists, and their goals. The final part outlines the issues of organization, policies, programs and concerns that have rapidly developed since the attacks of September 11th. It effectively culminates with the final chapter, The Future of Homeland Security: Adapting and Responding to the Evolving Terrorist Threat While Balancing Safety and Civil Liberties, which looks at terrorism, technology and the future of Homeland Security. The five appendices provide a wealth of reference and background material, and each chapter ends with a summary and quiz that makes it a natural choice for academic courses.

Whether you are a student, educator, law enforcement officer, first responder, CERT Team member, Homeland Security professional or concerned citizen, this book will give you a solid and insightful perspective of homeland security yesterday, today and tomorrow. It will be a key text in my reference library for years to come!

You have to have at least two brains to shoot. A cognitive thinking mind and a trigger brain. the trigger brain is much like the lizard brain and just lays there until you're up to your butt in aligators. This is definately a book of 'Brain Food' for both brains that you'll likely turn into a handy referance if you find yourself like me...your trigger brain remembers more than your cognitive brain. Don't be afraid to get them little marker thingies and mark the pages of importance! You won't remember all the ones that helped you!
A well written easy to comprehend book for the most logger head of shooters. If Lou don't tighten your group, take up golf! If he helps, take up shooting golf balls!

This is a great book. There is enough information and technical data to keep me reading and learning for a long time.

This book has everything you need to know to hone your skills or become one of the best. Definate good purchase and I would recommend this item to all.

This is the type of book that you will never really finish; as you will be constantly referring back to it for training. I read through it cover-to-cover like a novel; now I'm dissecting certain chapters that pertain more to my line of work. A superb manual, packed with information, photos & illustrations. Mr Lau is a true professional. Use this manual in combination with other manuals such as Major Plaster's "The Ultimate Sniper" to gain the most.

This book has tons of information. I found typos on practically every page, so the editor needs to be fired, but overall there's so much here and it's written so well that I would highly recommend it. Mike Lau has a friendly writing style, and does not overload the text with technical jargon and $5 words, though there is plenty of technical info in there. Reading it is more like talking to a shooting buddy than reading an engineering manual. There are also tons of pictures, and although I would have gladly paid extra for some to be in color, they are all clear, helpful, and interesting. This is not the end-all, be-all of shooting manuals; rather, it is really one person's knowledge as well as his experienced opinions. For non-fiction, it is quite a page-turner. Mike Lau was a soldier and is still a competitive shooter and is an accomplished custom precision rifle builder. Great book!

This book was highly recommened by the site, however I bought one for my son, as he is going through a bad situation. We both read this book. If you live In Virginia it may help you, however be prepared to be depressed as Father's seem to have no rights in that state and none aparently in CT either even if the mother is on drugs and unfit, father's have little if any rights elsewhere. I don't know why the site highly recommended this book, it wasn't ANY help at all!

'Fathers rights' is a 'must read' along with the other book available on Amazon called FAMILY COURT HELL. Family Court Hell is the story of the father who launched the Fathers 4 Justice campaign that not only spread around the world, but helped him resolve his own child access case too. Both books compliment each other-check it out!

I felt compelled to write about this book after reading one of the reviews on it apparently written by a female.

The review yearned for a REAL fathers advocate book written by someone who has been there and lived through the HELL that is divorce, custody and a compete loss of everything that resembled "my life" - after I caught my wife cheating on me.

I read this book during the first stages of my divorce and did not find it overly helpful. BUT, it was the only book that I found that spoke of what was about to happen.

I have been writing columns and attending divorce/mens support groups for two years now and am VERY despondent about what I am seeing.

Fathers rights is the "civil rights" story of this decade and it needs to be SEEN and SPOKEN about in the media.

I have been on a personal crusade to get groups organized in DENVER and to get any media outlet to focus on men's rights but I get NOTHING back - I have emailed Dr Phil, 20/20, every possible media outlet and all I get back is more stories on "deadbeat dads" and Women and Domestic violence.

Bad news GUYS:

We know the courts do not care -
We know the laws are laughably biased -
We know the media would rather propagate more female friendly stories -

But most guys do not ask WHY THIS IS.

I see this as Men not taking action. Men avoid support groups because we are supposed to "suck it up".

Men - WAKE UP - Get active.

If I cannot get this story on 20/20 or Dr Phil, it is because MEN are NOT the audience.

DO men vote, do men get involved in local politics, do men go to therapy to Resolve "their" issues. And these issues could include "how to deal with the powerlessness you feel in the system".

I am working to put together articles I have written about MY experience -
And it was/is horrible:

Wife cheats - gets caught - blames me for her behavior. Badgers the police with false charges against me - of which, I have to expend money to fight her.

My son (8) has cancer. My wife continued to change appointment times and cancel times.

AND GUESS WHAT GUYS:

When you get a Child Advocate or Child Family Investigator:

The game is:

As a MEN, you can never get angry.

If the ex plays with parenting time.

You cannot get angry.

If the ex uniformly ignores Permanent Orders.

You cannot get angry.

If the MAN gets angry the courts will CRUCIFY YOU.

I have documented my experiences and have read most every book (recommend Divorce Poison!!!!!) and plan to get this issue NATIONAL Attention.

I am not optimistic at the moment.

Finally, men, remember, no matter what transpires - no matter the complete injustice of the courts, lawyers, your ex's horrible wrath -

Remember that everything is about the kids. One mistake by you, as the male and father, and the system will take your kids away from you.

Make sure EVERY action is done with this in mind.

regards

Mike

I have not read this book, but am looking for other self help books on a similar subject.I am a women , and have a child from a previous marriage.This father happens to be in prison for rape and bodily harm on a stranger.He has not seen our child since our son was 4 months old, my son is now 7 years old.

I remarried 2 years ago to wonderful man, we have been living together for a total of 5 years and my son knows him as his only father figure, infact we never incouraged my son to call my husband dad, but one day he just started to on his own.Children know who care for them, shelter them, love them ,and support them.You dont have to be a biological father or mother to do that!

My problem is this violent criminal still has rights to a child he dosn't even know or love , and when he does get out of prison who knows what kind of revenge he will take on me for not allowing visitation.Yes I know I chose to marry him and have a child , but If I knew what he was capable of I assure you I wouldn't have even given him the time of day, but as many of us know we never see the full person until we have lived with them for long enough.This man was also violent, and threatened harm upon me and my infant son.An all around abusive dude, there isnt enough time to even tell even a fraction of the stuff he put us through .

As a parent I should have a right to protect my son from any harmful person even his own biological father. attorney fees to have parental rights revoked so my husband can adopt can cost easily $15,000 in california. I dont have that type of money, and even if I do go through with it only 25 percent of these cases win.

I know there are great fathers out there who deserve to see there children.As a woman I couldn't imagine being so evil and try to take a great fathers rights away without a reason. With my sons biological father you can see that my son could be in danger if he ever had rights to him, but where are my rights to protect him, and where are my sons rights to be safe from potiential harm?

As for the men out there who are in my situation.Try not to be bitter towards women , just like men I assure you there are good ones out there!This isnt a war against the opposite sex, its a war against parents who are dangerous to our childrens welfare, and those people exists on both sides, and it is just as hard for women as it is for men trust me.

Mr. Leving has done a lot of good for fathers' rights in Illinois, and this is a workmanlike treatment of the strategy you should adopt if in court over custody.

But by the time you read this (or a book like this), often it is already too late to set in motion anything that will let you see your children.

If I had a son, I would give him this book in college, and make sure he knew his rights from the get go. Then I would advise him to hold off on marriage or cohabitation as long as possible.

Better to defer marriage and fatherhood and protect your assets than to marry too early, entering the 50% club of potential divorce. All single men should read and heed - unless you want to subsidize some woman's life for eighteen years or more. If you do not feel a compelling need to to marry, feel free to avoid doing so.

After all, having a vagina almost automatically entitles you to custody in the event of a divorce, a decision frequently made in Family Court, where there is no evidentiary due process. In other words, you have more legal rights in criminal court as a defendant than you do in Family Court as a petitioner or respondent. Marriage and fatherhood are dicey propositions these days.