One of the nation's leading authorities on constitutional law shows how the Supreme Court's dramatic shift to the right on the most important legal issues of our time reflects a rigid Republican ideological agenda that is profoundly altering our freedoms and our country. " Expert analysis: Drawing largely on cases he has argued, Erwin Chemerinsky describes how rigid ideology has trumped reason in cases ranging from ;three strikes laws ; to laws limiting the ability of citizens to bring suit for damages and infringements on their liberties. He explains how the political right wing has been steadily eroding the constitutional barriers between church and state, fostering separate but unequal public schools, limiting civil liberties and affirmative action programs. Although many Americans are aware of this rightward shift on the Supreme Court, Chemerinsky shows how these changes have victimized ordinary citizens. " Timely subject will attract attention: With publication at the start of a new term for the Court and with a new justice joining it, The Conservative Assault on the Constitution will draw much attention, especially from political commentators. As a constitutional scholar, author of a leading textbook on constitutional law, and a frequent commentator on legal issues, Chemerinsky is certain to be in demand to comment on the Court's agenda for the coming term, in addition to the long-term trends that he discusses in his book.

Presents Amelia's summer adventures in which she attends a family reunion and goes to a sleepaway camp with her best friend Carly.

In "Amelia's Book of Notes & Note Passing" Amelia starts receiving strange notes after the arrival of a newcomer, and in "Amelia's BFF" Amelia is caught between two rival friends.

Originally published: Middleton, WI: American Girl, c2000.

When Amelia’s mom gives her a journal for her birthday, she finally has a place to share her truest feelings at last! Nine-year-old Amelia’s mother gives her a blank notebook to write down her thoughts and tells her it will make her feel better. Why would a dumb notebook make me feel better, Amelia thinks. The only thing that will make Amelia feel better is going back to old house, her old school, and her old friends. Amelia does not—do you hear this!—want to move. But no one is listening to Amelia.

Two stories with Amelia being a friend saving a friend's reputation and starting a babysitting service.

A new boy moves in next door to Amelia, and she decide to be friends with him. But when she discovers he is deaf, she faces the challenge of learning to communicate with him. Includes sign-language flash cards. Consumable.

When Amelia's science teacher announces that the seventh graders are all going to compete in the science fair, Amelia gets stuck with horrible partners. Can Amelia survive the science fair without ruining her grade and losing her mind? Illustrations.

Madame Amelia, the popular fortune teller featured in "American Girl" magazine, tries to predict the future in this interactive book. Illustrations.

Three classic Amelia books are available once again, now in a backpack-size format that's perfect for sharing with friends. Illustrations.