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"America needs warriors now more than ever and Loren Culp is a shining example of how our Founding Fathers hoped all Americans would be." - Ted Nugent Chief Loren Culp stood up for the rights of citizens in the face of a statewide initiative to restrict gun rights that he believed went against his oath of office. Was it the right thing to do? Whether you are liberal or conservative, pro-gun or anti-gun, you will find the information provided in this...

"International military interventions can be extremely costly in terms of monetary resources, logistical challenges, and possible soldier and civilian casualties, as well as the potential for catastrophic results to international relations and agreements. In one such example of these enormous potential costs, the US and UK wished to stop a Russian ship from delivering ammunition to the Assad regime in Syria in 2012. Intercepting or confronting a Russian...

This guide helps you determine if your business idea is nonprofit or for-profit, understand and identify their business mission and vision, staff and run a lean operation, select and manage a board of directors, manage finances to the satisfaction of the IRS, find a location and set up shop, master fundraising, use social media and other cost-effective outreach, and manage sustainability and growth. All startup steps are supported by insider knowledge...

In 1996, on an ordinary Sunday in Israel, two young Americans flagged down a bus and got on. After a suicide bomber got on and pushed the botton in his duffel bag, his bomb exploded, killing the two Americans and 24 others. As grieving families discover that Iran had financed the bombing, they filed a lawsuit against Iran and won a judgment against Iranian assests. The families have not given up in their search for justice.

Marriage equality is now available in all U.S. states, but there are many questions that same-sex couples should discuss before walking down the aisle. Hertz and Doskow cover state and federal laws on same-sex domestic partnerships and civil unions. They explain how it will affect your taxes, your responsibility for your partner's debts, whether your registration will be recognized if you move to another state, among other things.

"As a small business owner, you can't afford to farm paperwork and contracts out to a lawyer--you have to deal with them yourself. With Legal Forms for Starting & Running a Small Business, you can act with confidence. Here you'll find the forms you need to start and grow your business. Each document comes with thorough, plain-English, line-by-line instructions to help you: write contracts, prepare corporate bylaws, prepare an LLC operating agreement,...

"A business name, the names of key products, logos, packaging, and slogans all can function as trademarks that distinguish a business and its services and products. This book has the most up-to-date information on how to select and protect a great trademark and how to register and maintain a trademark with the federal government. The reader will learn how to choose a trademark that distinguishes their business from competitors, search for marks that...