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The U.S. Supreme Court has decided that states may require parental involvement in the abortion decisions of pregnant minors as long as minors have the opportunity to petition for a &#-bypass- of parental involvement. To date, virtually all of the 34 states that mandate parental involvement have put judges in charge of the bypass process. Individual judges are thereby responsible for deciding whether or not the minor has a legitimate basis to seek an abortion absent parental participation. In this revealing and...

"What is so interesting and admirable is the way the author probes and explores various conceptual and methodological questions, problematizing rather than imposing absolute judgments, and always writing with sympathy and...

From Shel Silverstein, the celebrated author of The Giving Tree and Where the Sidewalk Ends, comes The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, sure to delight fans of all ages with Silverstein's iconic drawings and humor. This companion tale to The Missing Piece is an inventive and heartwarming book where the missing piece is in search of its perfect match.

The missing piece sat alone...waiting for someone to come along and take it somewhere. All it wants is to roll along with its perfect match, but some are too small, others too big, and...

This work compiles selected speeches, letters, and statements by the father of Burmese independence, Aung San. The editor's introduction offers an overview of this remarkable man's life, thought, and achievements. The documents included here provide insight into the politics of Aung San an eminently pragmatic leader focused on attaining both national unity and social harmony through his own words.

Israel's War of Self Defense is an exploration of Israel's history, values, and challenges, emphasizing its resilience and the morality underpinning its defense. Rabbi Silverstein delves into the roots of Zionism, the impact of antisemitism, the attitudes of the Jewish diaspora toward Israel, and the strategies of adversaries like Hamas. Silverstein defends Israel against accusations such as apartheid and colonialism, while affirming its right to self-defense and existence. The narrative is enriched by personal stories, inspiring accounts of bravery, and the nation’s capacity for unity....