"The demand for paralegal professionals is exploding, and this book explains in plain English the skills and requirements you need to pursue this rewarding career. Inside, you'll discover the ins and outs of what it's like to be a paralegal, from preparing documents and performing legal research to obtaining certification, hunting for work, and understanding legal concepts."--Page 4 of cover.

When his education is deemed void by the bar, a smug lawyer starts over at the local community college, meeting an unusual group of students and teachers.

"A career as a real estate professional can be rewarding in many ways. But if the thought of taking your real estate licensing exam seems daunting, you've come to the right place. This handy guide helps you study by reviewing key topics covered on the exam and offers some smart test-taking strategies to increase your chances of success. In it, you get: A look at the skills required to be a successful real estate agent or broker ; A review of ethics,...

Multimedia Presentation contains one DVD and one CD-ROM. The DVD: A Promise of Freedom is an inspiring short film for immigrant audiences based on the National Constitution Center's award-winning presentation Freedom Rising. This 12 minute film focuses on the history and founding of our nation and the important rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship. The role of immigration in U.S. history is highlighted throughout the film. Accompanying...

Provides informative biographical profiles of the important and influential persons of African American and/or black heritage. Covers persons of various nationalities in a wide variety of fields, including architecture, art, business, dance, education, fashion, film, industry, journalism, law, literature, medicine, music, politics and government, publishing, religion, science and technology, social issues, sports, television, theater, and others.