Best Customary Law Books of 2025

This book, titled "Winning at Persuasion for Lawyers: The Art and Science of Public Speaking at Hearings and Trials," provides valuable insights and tried-and-true principles for lawyers to succeed in persuasive oral advocacy. The author, Shane Read, uses videos and transcripts from actual trials and hearings to teach oral advocacy for lawyers. The book covers lessons from history's greatest orators, how to overcome fear of public speaking, the seven principles of public speaking, and much more. The book is highly recommended for lawyers who want to improve their public speaking skills and increase their chances of success in trials and hearings.

This pocket edition of the U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Declaration of Independence is a must-have for anyone interested in American history and politics. The text has been proofread to ensure accuracy and is properly formatted. The book includes all 27 Constitutional Amendments and offers specific protections of individual liberty and justice, placing restrictions on the powers of government. This new edition is a concise and portable resource that is perfect for students, scholars, and anyone who wants to understand the founding documents of the United States.

The Fun and Relaxing Memory Activity Book for Adults is a great way to relieve anxiety, train your brain, and keep your mind healthy. This book features a variety of entertaining puzzles, coloring pages, and activities, including Sudoku, word search, word scrambles, and more. The book also includes beautiful images of nature, animals, castles, landscapes, and intricate designs to help you relax. The topics covered in the writing activities are diverse, from music class to winter weather, drums, photography, and more. Overall, this book is an ideal brain training book for young people and adults of all ages who want to have fun and relax while keeping their minds sharp.

This book, titled "Racial Subordination in Latin America: The Role of the State, Customary Law, and the New Civil Rights Response" by Tanya Katerí Hernández, is a thought-provoking analysis of the racial discrimination faced by the Afro-descendants in Latin America. The author has explored the existence of customary laws of racial regulation and the complicity of Latin American states in perpetuating racial hierarchies. The relevance of this book extends beyond Latin America and is particularly significant for the contemporary U.S. racial context. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the roots of racial inequality in Latin America and the current efforts to overcome it.

Why Honor Matters by Tamler Sommers is a compelling argument for the importance of honor in modern society. The author asserts that honor is vital to living a moral life and encourages virtues such as courage, integrity, and solidarity. Sommers demonstrates how the rejection of honor has led to a culture of cowardice, shamelessness, and selfishness. The book offers a fresh perspective on how to address societal issues such as education, policing, and mass incarceration. Written in an engaging style with vivid anecdotes, Why Honor Matters is a timely and thought-provoking read that challenges readers to reconsider their understanding of honor in contemporary times.

This legal pad notebook is perfect for taking notes at home, school, office, or business. It contains 50 sheets per pad, college-ruled with margin, and high-quality cream paper. The matte finish cover adds to its elegance. It is a great choice for people with medium-sized handwriting. This notebook is an excellent addition to customary law books.

If you're looking for a humorous gift for your vegan friend, the "Vegans Coloring Book: I Don't Eat Anything That Farts" might be the perfect fit. This adult coloring book features 50 funny vegan sayings accompanied by relaxing geometric and organic shapes to color. The book is printed single-sided on bright white paper with a premium matte cover finish, making it suitable for all coloring mediums. The black background reverse pages reduce bleed-through. This book is an absolute bargain and bound to bring a big smile to your favorite vegan's face.

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the general principles of law and norms of international due process, focusing on developments since Cheng's writing. It serves as a practical resource for international law jurists, advocates, and scholars. The book explores how general principles of law are being applied, providing a timely update to Bin Cheng's classic work. The author's astute response to the evolution of international process over the past half-century makes this book a valuable addition to the library of anyone interested in foreign and international law.

This book, titled "Decolonizing Law (Indigenous Peoples and the Law)", brings together Indigenous, Third World, and Settler perspectives on decolonizing law. The authors examine the role of law in the dispossession and disenfranchisement of colonized peoples, while also highlighting instances where it has dismantled colonial and imperial structures. The book is a unique and important contribution to the conversation around colonial and settler law, and its overcoming. It will be of interest to scholars, students, and anyone invested in the legacy of colonialism and its impact on Indigenous Peoples.

The Last President (or 1900) by Ingersoll Lockwood is a political fiction book that describes the chaos that erupted in New York City on the night of the 1896 presidential election. The story follows the events that unfold after Altgeld holds Illinois hard and fast in the Democratic line, making Bryan the next president. The book's unique plot and mysterious prophecies make it an interesting read that will keep readers guessing until the end.