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Collins Dictionary of Law
The Collins Dictionary of Law is designed to be a constant companion for all law students, and is the essential reference guide for the layman, particularly business professionals who need access to the special terminology of the law, including that of the European Union.
• Covers Scots and Irish law as well as the law of England and Wales.
• Includes wide coverage of business law.
• Defines legal terms of the European Union and Commonwealth countries.
W.J. Stewart is a partner in a law firm and is a former university senior lecturer. Robert Burgess is Professor of Business Law and Practice at Strathclyde University.

Dictionary of Conflict Resolution, Wiley
The first and only dictionary for the field of conflict resolution. Defining 1,400 terms, including haggling and mediator, this comprehensive resource will standardize the language of conflict resolution - improving dialogue and understanding among professionals and theorists and promoting uniformity and consistency in the language. The Dictionary of Conflict Resolution offers common and varied uses of terms, clarifies differences between terms, and recommends accurate usage. Bringing much-needed clarity and cohesion to this evolving profession, the Dictionary of Conflict Resolution is a major breakthrough in the field's linguistic evolution.

Dictionary of Law, Peter Collin Publishing
The Dictionary of Law provides the user with basic vocabulary used in British and American law. The subject matter covers criminal, civil, commercial and international law, dealing with situations as different as the solicitor's office and the courtroom.
The 6,000 main words and phrases are explained in simple English. Very many examples are given to show the words and phrases used in context, and many of the more difficult phrases are also defined in clear and simple English.

Encyclopedia of the European Union
This Encyclopedia covers a vast matter extensively and thoroughly...a result of superb editing...This is truly a useful reference work which...gives a most copious history of the Union, its many institutions, people and functions. - Vivienne Monty, European Integration
A real encyclopedia!...straight-forward, detailed, lucid, comprehensive, factual, indexed, and beautifully laid-out...This is one of the best reference works I've seen for a long time. - Library Review
The Encyclopedia of the European Union provides in-depth, authoritative discussions of the key concepts, developments, institutions, policies, negotitations, treaties, national interests, personalities, etc., related to European integration.

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