New Books: Treatises, Deskbooks, and More
Summer 2018
This is the second in a two part sampling of new books in the Washington State Law Library’s collection. All books are available for checkout or interlibrary loan. Contact the reference desk with questions or to put a book on hold.
Lawyering and Legal Writing
Seeing Through Legalese: More Essays on Plain Language, by Joseph Kimble, KF250.K534 2017.
Legal Writing in Plain English: A Text with Exercises, 2nd ed, by Bryan Garner, KF250.G373 2013.
The Introverted Lawyer: A Seven-Step Journey Toward Authentically Empowered Advocacy, by Heidi Brown, KF300.B75 2017. This book “illuminates the valuable gifts that introverted, shy and socially anxious individuals bring to the legal profession.”
Courts, Evidence and Litigation
Introduction to Court Interpreting, 2nd ed., by Holly Mikkelson, KF8725.M55 2017. By the same author as the popular The Interpreter’s Edge training series, this book introduces the reader to interpreting standards, code of ethics, remote interpreting, and courtroom procedure.
Principles of Alternative Dispute Resolution, 3rd ed., by Stephen Ware, KF9084.W367 2016.
Psychology of Juries, edited by Margaret Bull Kovera, KF8972P79 2017.
Testifying in Court: Guidelines and Maxims for the Expert Witness, 2nd ed., by Stanley Brodsky. This book addresses issues faced by counsel who wishes to use an expert witness, such as challenges to expertise, case-specific experience, erosion of trustworthiness and when to move on.
The Expert Expert Witness: More Maxims and Guidelines for Testifying in Court, 2nd ed., by Stanley Brodsky & Thomas Guthell, KF8965.B757 2016. “Psychologists, psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals may be experts in their respective fields, but this expertise does not easily translate to effective courtroom testimony.” This book gives advice on providing context, evasive responses, appearing lost and befuddled, and how to handle attacks by the opposing attorney.
**New Edition** Evidentiary Foundations, 10th ed., by Edward Imwinkelried & Edward Barrett, Jr., KF8935.I6 2018. Chapters include Authentication, Privileges and Similar Doctrines, The Best Evidence Rule, Opinion Evidence, and Substitutes for Evidence.
Science of Attorney Advocacy: How Courtroom Behavior Affects Jury Decision Making, by Jessica Findley and Bruce Sales, KF8972.F56 2012.
Washington-Specific
**New Edition** Washington Law of Wills & Intestate Succession, 3rd ed., by Mark Reutlinger, KF755.R48 2018. In the latest edition of this popular work, the author includes chapters such as Intestacy, Grounds for Contest, Revocation, and Laws Governing Indians and Indian Property.
LexisNexis Practice Guide: Washington Probate and Estate Administration, KF765.W515 2017.
Framing Chief Leschi: Narratives and the Politics of Historical Justice, by Lisa Blee, E99.N74 L473 2014. “Underscoring critical questions about history and memory, Framing Chief Leschi challenges readers to consider whether liberal legal structures can accommodate competing narratives and account for the legacies of colonialism to promote social justice today.”
Unusual Punishment: Inside the Walla Walla Prison, 1970–1985, by Christopher Murray, HV9475.W22 W375 2016. Here the author explores the dark history and eventual reform of Washington State Penitentiary.
Manual De La Tercera Edad En El Estado De Washington: Derechos legales y recursos, Legal Voice, KF390.A4H361 2016. English Version: Handbook for Washington Seniors: Legal Rights and Resources (JL)
