self-defense

Examines the historical context of self-defense laws throughout time from "castle laws" of the 1600s to lynchings during the Jim Crow era and beyond into present day mass shootings.

Explores the laws pertaining to civilian self-defense and the use of lethal force in civilian altercations, discussing what rights both victims and attackers have under the law, the major issues that come up in most self-defense court cases, and how lawyers and judges decide if a homicide is self-defense or murder.

"With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this penultimate book of the My Weirder-est School arc, grab a chair with A.J. and his friends as Ella Mentry School welcomes a new principal to the stage--put your hands together for Mrs. Stoker! Mr. Klutz is retiring! (A surprise even to him, courtesy of scheming Dr. Carbles.) Vice principal Mrs. Jafee thinks it's her time to shine, but Dr. Carbles has hired someone else for the job! Stand-up comedian Mrs. Stoker is ready to defend her place as principal in a joke-off against Mrs. Jafee. Will Mrs. Stoker have the last laugh? Or will she lose her audience when things get serious? Perfect for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman's hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don't miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and the gang!"--.

"A. J. and the Ella Mentry School gang learn some unusual self-defense moves from a wacky teacher who thinks he's an action hero"--Provided by publisher.

A handbook for young men about violence, including consequences of violent actions.

Readers will learn about the history of karate and details on the different styles and belt categories.

For their first defense class the Melowies are sent to the Neon Forest where they must survive the night with only what they have in their backpacks.

"The ... journalist who covered the trial discusses the laws, culture and conditions that exist in modern America that allowed George Zimmerman to be fully acquitted after killing an unarmed, black teenager in his gated Florida community."--OCLC.

A.J. and the Ella Mentry School gang learn some unusual self-defense moves from a wacky teacher who thinks he is an action hero -- Publisher.