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Book Review: The Master Agreement by Jay Bultz author.

Book Review: The Master Agreement by Jay Bultz

Full information on The Master Agreement is here.The Master Agreement for Separation and Divorce: A Comprehensive Form Document for Creating...

By Donald T. Saposnek, Ph.D
Conflicts over groundwater and aquifers profiled in recently-published book: Advances in Groundwater Governance author.

Conflicts over groundwater and aquifers profiled in recently-published book: Advances in Groundwater Governance

Over 99 percent of the global fresh and unfrozen water is stored underground. Groundwater is the world’s most extracted raw...

By Todd Jarvis
For Those Feeling Generous: A Gift for Clients, Friends – Book Review author.

For Those Feeling Generous: A Gift for Clients, Friends – Book Review

“The Generous Prenup: How to Support Your Marriage and Avoid the Pitfalls”   Book by Laurie Israel, Esq. Integrity Registry...

By John Fiske, Laurie Israel
The New Handshake: Using ODR to Create Value for Consumers and Businesses author.

The New Handshake: Using ODR to Create Value for Consumers and Businesses

From the Indisputably blog.I recently joined the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution’s Publications Board, which recruits people to write books,...

By John Lande
Lawyer Negotiation: Theory, Practice & Law – Book Review author.

Lawyer Negotiation: Theory, Practice & Law – Book Review

As paradoxes go, Lawyer Negotiation by professors Jay Folberg and Dwight Golann takes some beating. Although aimed at law students...

By Michael Leathes
Educating the Next Generation in Conflict Resolution: A Review of “Trouble at the Watering Hole: The Adventures of Emo and Chickie” – Book Review author.

Educating the Next Generation in Conflict Resolution: A Review of “Trouble at the Watering Hole: The Adventures of Emo and Chickie” – Book Review

Review by Daniel L. Shapiro, Ph.D., Director, Harvard Law School, International Negotiation Program   Everywhere we turn, it seems that youth...

By Managing Editor
Private Dispute Resolution in International Business; Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration – Book Review author.

Private Dispute Resolution in International Business; Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration – Book Review

This is a book review of Private Dispute Resolution in International Business: Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration [Wolters Kluwer Law & Business 2015]...

By Klaus Peter Berger
Mastering the Art of Negotiation – Book Review author.

Mastering the Art of Negotiation – Book Review

The author is Geurt Jan de Heus. This is a book review by Joshua Weiss, of the book Mastering the...

By Joshua N. Weiss
How Mediation Works: Theory, Research, and Practice – Book Review author.

How Mediation Works: Theory, Research, and Practice – Book Review

A collection of Blaise Pascal’s letters, published in 1657, included a letter that contained the apology, ”Je n’ai fait celle-ci...

By F. Peter Phillips, Stephen Goldberg
Michael Leathes’ New Negotiation Book – Book Review author.

Michael Leathes’ New Negotiation Book – Book Review

Business Conflict Blog by Peter PhillipsMichael Leathes has written a book on negotiation that is aimed at corporate counsel.  In...

By Michael Leathes
The Financially Smart Divorce Book Review author.

The Financially Smart Divorce Book Review

This is a review of The Financially Smart Divorce J. A. Licciardello, CDFA Wentworth Publishing, 2016 Divorce mediators can greatly...

By J Anthony Licciardello, John Fiske
Lainey Feingold’s Book on Structured Negotiation author.

Lainey Feingold’s Book on Structured Negotiation

Indisputably I recently had a chance to talk with Lainey Feingold, the author of a great new book on negotiation,...

By John Lande
Opinions—Essays on Lawyering, Litigation and Arbitration, the Placebo Effect, Chutzpah, and Related Matters–Book Review author.

Opinions—Essays on Lawyering, Litigation and Arbitration, the Placebo Effect, Chutzpah, and Related Matters–Book Review

“To be good is noble, but to teach others how to be good is nobler—and less trouble.” Mark Twain (1906)...

By Sheldon Stark
New Book on Business ADR author.

New Book on Business ADR

Business Conflict Blog by Peter Phillips The ABA Business Law Section has about 50 substantive committees, many of which include...

By F. Peter Phillips
Stop Avoiding Conflict: Learn to Address Disputes Before They Erupt – Book Review author.

Stop Avoiding Conflict: Learn to Address Disputes Before They Erupt – Book Review

Patricia Porter has a new MiniBük out, and we should all be glad. A companion to her 2014 Stop the...

By Lynne Kinnucan, Patricia Porter
Principles and Optimism /Realism and Compromise author.

Principles and Optimism /Realism and Compromise

PGP Mediation Blog by Phyllis G. PollackAs a mediator, I have often had a party tell me that she will...

By Phyllis Pollack
Splendid New “Must-Have” Book on Mediation author.

Splendid New “Must-Have” Book on Mediation

Business Conflict Blog by Peter Phillips Of all the volumes on mediation — many of them very good, some of...

By F. Peter Phillips
2015’s the 100th Anniversary of the Women at the Hague:  Lessons for Today (Fall 2015) author.

2015’s the 100th Anniversary of the Women at the Hague: Lessons for Today (Fall 2015)

This article was first published by the Alliance for Peacebuilding.If you are looking for a inspiring read, consider 'Women at...

By Albie Davis
Witnesses in Arbitration – California Arbitration Act author.

Witnesses in Arbitration – California Arbitration Act

From the JAMS ADR Blog by Chris PooleTestimony and documents may be obtained in arbitration in accordance with the parties’...

By Richard Chernick
Book Review Policy author.

Book Review Policy

Mediate.com encourages the submission of book reviews to be reviewed for possible publication. Book review submissions must follow the same...

By Managing Editor
Handbook of Positive Supervision for Supervisors, Facilitators,  and Peer Groups Book Review author.

Handbook of Positive Supervision for Supervisors, Facilitators, and Peer Groups Book Review

Book review by Mieke Brandon, BA, MSc(App). Mieke is a registered FDRP and accredited under the NMAS. She practices as...

By Fredrike P. Bannink
Unbroken Circles for Schools – Book Review author.

Unbroken Circles for Schools – Book Review

This review originally appeared at Shiny Book Review on February 13, 2015, and is linked here.Tonight’s review subject is Ken...

By Barb Caffrey, Ken Johnson
Getting to Yes – With Yourself — Book Review author.

Getting to Yes – With Yourself — Book Review

“In the morning when I look at myself in the mirror, I like to remind myself that I am seeing...

By John Sturrock, William Ury
Both Textbook and Handbook – Lisa Parkinson’s “Family Mediation” – Book Review author.

Both Textbook and Handbook – Lisa Parkinson’s “Family Mediation” – Book Review

Originally printed by Sabine Walsh on the Kluwer Mediation BlogAnxiously awaited by fans of the 1st and 2nd editions of...

By Lisa Parkinson, Sabine Walsh

Thirteen Days in September

Speaking of peace in the Middle East, I've been reading the new book about the Camp David negotiations by Lawrence...

By Joe Markowitz
Family Mediation – Preface author.

Family Mediation – Preface

The Children and Families Act 2014 in England and Wales is focusing more attention on the role of family mediation...

By Lisa Parkinson
Getting to Yes with Yourself: Book Review author.

Getting to Yes with Yourself: Book Review

I am sure many of you have read Getting To Yes, Getting Past No, and Beyond Reason from the brilliant...

By Jeff Thompson, William Ury
William Ury “Getting to Yes with Yourself” – 53 min. Video author.

William Ury “Getting to Yes with Yourself” – 53 min. Video

Renowned negotiation expert William Ury visited Google's Cambridge, MA office to discuss his book, "Getting to Yes with Yourself (and...

By William Ury

Four Things You May Not Know About Conflict Even Though You Are Already A Conflict Expert–Book Excerpt

We are living in an era of incredible, unprecedented change. Global competition, evolving gender roles, technological advances, and heightened security...

By Elinor Robin
The Conflict Pivot: A Must-Read for Mediators and Coaches – Book Review author.

The Conflict Pivot: A Must-Read for Mediators and Coaches – Book Review

As a coach, teacher, and mediator, I'm always looking for resources to help me explain conflict issues better and do...

By Lorraine Segal

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