This book examines the development of the theory and practice of constitutionalism, defined as a political system in which the coercive power of the state is controlled through a pluralistic distribution of political power. It explores the main venues of constitutional practice in ancient Athens, Republican Rome, Renaissance Venice, the Dutch Republic, seventeenth-century England, and eighteenth-century America. 
From its beginning in Polybius' interpretation of the classical concept of "mixed government," the author traces the theory of constitutionalism through its late medieval appearance in the Conciliar Movement of church reform and in the Huguenot defense of minority rights. After noting its suppression with the emergence of the nation-state and the Bodinian doctrine of "sovereignty," the author describes how constitutionalism was revived in the English conflict between king and Parliament in the early Stuart era, and how it has developed since then into the modern concept of constitutional democracy.

Controlling the State: Constitutionalism from Ancient Athens to Today

Politics & Social Sciences

Gordon, Scott

Politics & Government

Harvard University Press

This book examines the development of the theory and practice of constitutionalism, defined as a political system in which the coercive power of the state is controlled through a pluralistic distribution of political power. It explores the main venues of constitutional practice in ancient Athens, Republican Rome, Renaissance Venice, the Dutch Republic, seventeenth-century England, and eighteenth-century America. 
 From its beginning in Polybius' interpretation of the classical concept of "mixed government," the author traces the theory of constitutionalism through its late medieval appearance in the Conciliar Movement of church reform and in the Huguenot defense of minority rights. After noting its suppression with the emergence of the nation-state and the Bodinian doctrine of "sovereignty," the author describes how constitutionalism was revived in the English conflict between king and Parliament in the early Stuart era, and how it has developed since then into the modern concept of constitutional democracy.

History

World

The story of Rush Limbaugh is told through quotes and narratives from people on all sides of the debate including presidents, entertainers, politicians, athletes, journalists, friends and enemies, Democrats and Republicans, and Liberals and Conservatives. Across 25 chapters, Limbaugh's personal and public battles are examined and debated.

Rush Limbaugh: An Oral & Media Biography

Biographies & Memoirs

Leaders & Notable People

Guardian Express Media

Don’t become roadkill on the road to energy independence. In this hard-hitting expose’, solar industry veteran, Scott Gordon, reveals how to navigate the treacherous waters of today’s residential solar energy marketplace. Should you buy or lease? How do you pick the right contractor and the best equipment? In a world of fast talking solar salesmen, how can you avoid common scams and rip offs? Who can you trust? With the onslaught of solar radio and TV ads, door-to-door canvassers, and telemarketers, solar messages abound. Ironically, this plethora of information and misinformation has left most homeowners confused and unsure whether solar will work for them. Revealing information previously available only to industry insiders this book cuts through the noise and gives you the information you need to get the very best deal on solar. You will learn insider ‘tricks of the trade’, save thousands of dollars or more on solar, and have solar salesmen shaking in their boots! Welcome to the Revolution.

Divorcing The Electric Company: The Savvy Buyer’s Guide to Solar Electricity

Self-Help

Scott Gordon

The second installment in The Tinker and The Fold series follows Jett Javelin and his companions as they set out to save his father from The Fold's rehabilitation base on Solaris 9, but a slight miscalculation takes them off course. Instead, Jett's Quantum Swapper takes him, Nukii, his brother Jack, and his friend Abcde to the far reaches of the galaxy where the murderous Hazbog, the last of the Eelshakians, is bent on evening the score with The Fold. Now Jett must race against Hazbog and his army of Boe warriors to save his friends and himself from the clutches of the mysterious and insatiable blood mist. As the sun sets on Alipour 4, who will survive to see the dawn?

The Tinker and The Fold: Part 2 - The Rise of The Boe

Gordon, Evan

Loan Origination is a popularity contest, and it always has been. But today social media is the top measure of popularity. This book explains the social media landscape and shows you where to start in 2019. It shows you what to focus on and why, how much to do, and who can help you.

Social Media For Loan Officers: 2019 Edition

Business & Money

Marketing & Sales

Open Mortgage, LLC

Shadow Enemies: Hitler's Secret Terrorist Plot Against the United States

An astonishing account of the Nazi plot to paralyze the American war effort through terrorist actions on U.S. soil.

Abella, Alex

Military

UNKNO

Here is the incredible true story of one of Adolf Hitler's most diabolical plans: to wreak havoc and terror in America's cities through the hands of carefully trained German agents whose goal was to sabotage manufacturing plants, cut off New York's water supply, and bomb train stations and Jewish-owned department stores. SHADOW ENEMIES follows the incredible facts of this episode, from the recruitment and training of the agents to their landing on the shores of New York and Florida and their successful infiltration into American society, and from there to the desperate attempts of the FBI to apprehend them before they could put their plans into effect. With exclusive access to previously classified material, the authors of SHADOW ENEMIES present a unique account that not only follows the unfolding of the plot, but also affords a glimpse of the motives and fears of a key member of the Nazi cell. Equally fascinating is the second part of the story. Fearful that a civilian jury might find the defendants innocent, President Franklin D. Roosevelt ordered that, since the agents had been captured in the act of espionage during wartime, they had no civil rights and could therefore be tried by a hitherto unknown military tribunal. The resulting trial led to the execution of six of the eight conspirators only two months after their arrest. SHADOW ENEMIES is not only an astonishing World War II story, but it also examines pertinent questions of civil rights, justice, and how wartime necessity affects these central principles of American life.

Americas

Several years after the events of The Rise of The Boe, Earth is trying desperately to come to terms with the social and economic changes demanded by The Fold. In the absence of Jett Javelin, a new force, known only as The Iron, has, with the help of Hazbog, organized itself in direct opposition to The Fold. The paramilitary group's villainization of The Fold continues to gain traction and converts as it operates in the shadows. Abcde, compelled by a hallucinogenic vision, kidnaps Jett's brother Jack and, along with mentalist Maria, enlists his help to save the planet from its biggest existential threat yet: a being whose sole purpose is to undermine The Fold at every turn. In the thrilling conclusion to The Tinker and The Fold trilogy, old friends will reunite to battle ancient foes and uncover hidden truths while asking the question, is The Fold truly good?"The fleet narrative never has any dead spots and boasts a clever range of aliens of all shapes, sizes, and appendages. It also has just the right balance of tongue-in-cheek (when a life form happens to have a tongue or a cheek) and serious elements when it comes to pondering moral issues and dilemmas."-Kirkus Reviews

The Tinker and The Fold: Part 3: The Javelin Divide

Independently published

Purchasing a home is the largest investment most people make. It is, however, so much more than just signing on the dotted line. Before you can find the right home, you need to find the right agent, the right mortgage program and broker, and you need to know the right questions to ask. Luckily, you’ve already found the right book to guide you through the steps that will lead you to the door of your new home.

Sale Pending: A Sixteen Step Guide to Buying Real Estate

Riverhaven Books

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Books by Gordon, Scott

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Gordon, Scott. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Controlling the State: Constitutionalism from Ancient Athens to Today

Controlling the State: Constitutionalism from Ancient Athens to Today

Rush Limbaugh: An Oral & Media Biography

Divorcing The Electric Company: The Savvy Buyer’s Guide to Solar Electricity

The Tinker and The Fold: Part 2 - The Rise of The Boe

Social Media For Loan Officers: 2019 Edition

Shadow Enemies: Hitler's Secret Terrorist Plot Against the United States

Shadow Enemies: Hitler's Secret Terrorist Plot Against the United States

The Tinker and The Fold: Part 3: The Javelin Divide

Sale Pending: A Sixteen Step Guide to Buying Real Estate