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Paddle the Extraordinary Duck
The adventures with Paddle and his pond friends continue in this second book. Paddle has very large feet that often get in the way of him walking like other ducks, but he doesnt let it hinder him helping his friends or stop him enjoying an adventure. In this book, Paddle helps his friend Monty and his family get to their new home by keeping them safe from the many dangers that surround the pond, especially the large hawk flying above. The motto of these Paddle books is to help children overcome obstacles and learn how rewarding it is to help others.
Justices on the Ballot
This book investigates state supreme court elections in the United States from WWII to the present. Through original analysis of voting returns, campaign budgets, and illustrative case studies, the author shows that elections have become less politicized than commonly believed.
Attacking Judges
Nasty, below-the-belt campaigns, mudslinging, and character attacks. These tactics have become part and parcel of today's election politics in America, and judicial elections are no exception. Attacking Judges takes a close look at the effects of televised advertising, including harsh attacks, on state supreme court elections. Author Melinda Gann Hall investigates whether these divisive elections have damaging consequences for representative democracy. To do this, Hall focuses on two key aspects of those elections: the vote shares of justices seeking reelection and the propensity of state electorates to vote. In doing so, Attacking Judges explores vital dimensions of the conventional wisdom ...
Running for Judge
"This outstanding collection of essays provides new insight into one of the most important features of the American judicial system. Matthew J. Streb has assembled a first-rate set of contributors who offer a fascinating exploration of the institutions, incentives, and democratic consequences of electing judges."--Kevin T. McGuire, author of Understanding the U.S. Supreme Court "A timely and important addition to the literature on state courts and judicial politics by a stellar team of contributors. New research is presented on a range of issues that will interest scholars and students not only of courts but state politics more generally."--David M. O'Brien, author of Storm Center: The Supre...
Biddie and Bobbi's First Day of School
This story addresses separation anxiety for a brother and sister attending their first day of school.
Semigroups Underlying First-Order Logic
Boolean, relation-induced, and other operations for dealing with first-order definability Uniform relations between sequences Diagonal relations Uniform diagonal relations and some kinds of bisections or bisectable relations Presentation of ${\mathbf S}_q$, ${\mathbf S}_p$ and related structures Presentation of ${\mathbf S}_{pq}$, ${\mathbf S}_{pe}$ and related structures Appendix. Presentation of ${\mathbf S}_{pqe}$ and related structures Bibliography Index of symbols Index of phrases and subjects List of relations involved in presentations Synopsis of presentations
Rethinking American Electoral Democracy
While frustration with various aspects of American democracy abound in the United States, there is little agreement over—or even understanding of—what kinds of changes would make the system more effective and increase political participation. Matthew J. Streb sheds much needed light on all the major concerns of the electoral process in this timely book on improving American electoral democracy. This critical examination of the rules and institutional arrangements that shape the American electoral process analyzes the major debates that embroil scholars and reformers on subjects ranging from the number of elections we hold and the use of nonpartisan elections, to the presidential nominating process and campaign finance laws. Ultimately, Streb argues for a less burdensome democracy, a democracy in which citizens can participate more easily in transparent, competitive elections. This book is designed to get students of elections and American political institutions to think critically about what it means to be democratic and how democratic the United States really is. Part of the Controversies in Electoral Democracy and Representation series, edited by Matthew J. Streb.
Judicial Elections in the 21st Century
Leading authorities present the latest cutting edge research on state judicial elections. Starting with recent transformations in the electoral landscape, including those brought about by U.S. Supreme Court rulings, this volume provides penetrating analyses of partisan, nonpartisan, and retention elections to state supreme courts, intermediate appellate courts, and trial courts. Topics include citizen participation, electoral competition, fundraising and spending, judicial performance evaluations, reform efforts,attack campaigns, and other organized efforts to oust judges. This volume also evaluates the impact of judicial elections on numerous aspects of American politics, including citizens’ perceptions of judicial legitimacy, diversity on the bench, and the consequences of who wins on subsequent court decisions. Many of the chapters offer predictions about how judicial elections might look in the future. Overall, this collection provides a sharp evidence-based portrait of how modern judicial elections actually work in practice and their consequences for state judiciaries and the American people.
