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Legislative, budget, advocacy, communication, and media publications.

TheCapitol.Net publishes award-winning hands-on books for practitioners, written by subject matter experts in law, media relations, and government affairs, that show how Washington works. ^TM

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Coming in 2012

Forbidden Citizens
Chinese Exclusion and the U.S. Congress
A Legislative History
By Martin Gold

Coming July 4, 2012

from Two Seas Media
Bill of Rights Card
Use Your Rights, Bill of Rights, Rules for Navigating Your Way Through a Traffic Stop
Wallet-sized

Congressional Deskbook
The Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Congress, Sixth Edition
By Judy Schneider and Michael L. Koempel
Contributing Author: Robert Keith

Media Relations Handbook
for Agencies, Associations, Nonprofits and Congress, Second Edition
By Bradford Fitch
Editor: Jack Holt

Two Seas Media

A Two Seas Media Book
A Better Congress: Change the Rules, Change the Results
A Modest Proposal
Citizen's Guide to Legislative Reform
By Joseph Gibson

2011 Benjamin Franklin Award Finalist

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Legislative Series

Congressional Deskbook
The Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Congress, Fifth Edition
By Michael L. Koempel and Judy Schneider
Contributing Authors: Eugene Boyd, Peggy Garvin, Bill Heniff Jr, Henry Hogue, Robert Keith

2006 Benjamin Franklin Award Finalist

"A valuable, detailed, and highly functional synthesis of information about the legislative branch. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All collections."
-- CHOICE (click for full review)

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Legislative Drafter's Deskbook, by Tobias Dorsey

Legislative Drafter's Deskbook
A Practical Guide
By Tobias A. Dorsey
Contributing Author: Clint Brass

"[A]n essential tool for anyone who drafts legislation or interprets the law."
-- William K. Suter, Clerk of the United States Supreme Court

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Testifying Before Congress
A Practical Guide to Preparing and Delivering Testimony
By William N. LaForge

2011 Benjamin Franklin Award Winner

"If you are a corporate leader summoned to testify before Congress and you want to survive what could be one of the most horrible, and dangerous, experiences of your career, you must read this extremely valuable book."
-- Charlie Cook, Editor and Publisher of The Cook Political Report, Political Analyst for the National Journal Group

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The Federal Budget Process
A description of the federal and congressional budget processes, including timelines
Compiled by TheCapitol.Net

More information, including sample pages and Table of Contents, here

Softcover and ebook

Congressional Directory 2012
112th Congress 2nd Session

The perfect companion for the Congressional Deskbook, a handy directory of the members of Congress, with color photos, and fold-out map of Capitol Hill.

Multiple copy discounts available.

Each order includes FREE copy of our Pocket Constitution

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Advocacy and Communication

Persuading Congress
A Practical Guide to Parlaying an Understanding of Congressional Folkways and Dynamics into Successful Advocacy on Capitol Hill
By Joseph Gibson

"Anyone who wants to make a difference through legislation -- not just executives -- needs to read this book, master its lessons, and keep it handy."
-- F. Christopher Arterton, Dean, Graduate School of Political Management, The George Washington University

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Lobbying and Advocacy
Winning Strategies, Resources, Recommendations, Ethics and Ongoing Compliance for Lobbyists and Washington Advocates
The Best of Everything Lobbying and Washington Advocacy
By Deanna Gelak

"This work is a required textbook for all who make their living 'petition(ing) their government for redress and grievances.""
-- Steve Bartlett, President and CEO, The Financial Services Roundtable

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Citizen's Handbook to Influencing Elected Officials
Citizen Advocacy in State Legislatures and Congress
By Bradford Fitch

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Lobbyist Registration and Compliance Handbook
The Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 (HLOGA) and the Lobbying Disclosure Act Guide, House and Senate Rules, and Lobbying Regulations for Nonprofits
Compiled by TheCapitol.Net

More information, including sample pages and Table of Contents, here

Softcover and ebook

Media Relations Handbook
for Agencies, Associations, Nonprofits and Congress
By Bradford Fitch
Foreword by Mike McCurry
Contributing Author: Beth Gaston

"[T]his book will be of value to students and professionals of political communications and public relations. Summing up: Recommended."
-- CHOICE (click for full review)

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Common Sense Rules of Advocacy
for Lawyers
By Keith Evans

2005 Benjamin Franklin Award Finalist

"[A] valuable review for the old timers and an excellent primer for those who are starting the climb."
-- Jacob A. Stein, Stein, Mitchell & Mezines, Washington, DC

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Research Skills

Real World Research Skills, Second Edition
An Introduction to Factual, International, Judicial, Legislative, and Regulatory Research
By Peggy Garvin

"Recommended. All levels."
-- CHOICE (click for full review)
"[A]n essential desk book for the serious researcher."
-- Mary Ellen Bates, Bates Information Services Inc.

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Pocket Series
	Pocket Constitution The Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States, and Amendments to the Constitution Details

	Pocket Edition of Common Sense By Thomas Paine Details

	Pocket Guide to Advocacy on Capitol Hill By Bradford Fitch Details

Government Series
Government Series The Government Series from TheCapitol.Net consists of publications combining government information with authored material from our faculty and authors. Government Series publications are available through regular and online bookstores.

Posters - Charts

Congressional Operations Poster
Information-packed 2-sided, color poster with select sections from the Congressional Deskbook.

Front includes the legislative process flowchart, Terms of Congress, tips for contacting members of congress, comparison of House and Senate procedures, and comparison of the House and the Committee of the Whole.

Back includes federal budget process flowchart and budget process glossary.

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Federal Regulatory Process Poster
By Ken Ackerman

Information-packed 2-sided, color poster showing the regulatory process.

Front includes the regulatory process flowchart.

Back includes research tips and citations to relevant statutes and rules.

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How to monitor and influence policy at the federal level Chart
2-sided, laminated sheet showing how to monitor and influence federal policy.

Front shows the legislative process, back shows regulatory process through implementation and enforcement of a statue and rule.

This chart can be customized with your logo in quantities of 250 to 10,000 copies. Contact your Client Liaison for details.

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Capitol Learning Audio Courses ^TM

Capitol Learning Audio Courses

Capitol Learning Audio Courses are a convenient way to learn about the legislative process, federal budgeting, media relations, business etiquette, and much more. Courses are between 1/2 hour and 2 hours long, and include course materials.

Available on audio CD and as immediate online downloads.

Our Capitol Learning Audio Courses can be customized with your logo in quantities of 250 to 10,000 copies. Contact our Client Liaison for details.

Informed Citizen Series Audio Courses

Informed Citizen Series Audio Courses

Informed Citizen Series Audio Courses cover topics of general interest to citizens, ranging in duration between 75 and 95 minutes.

Available on audio CD and as immediate online downloads.

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Legal Spectator & More
By Jacob A. Stein

A compilation of Washington, DC, attorney Jacob Stein's essays about lawyers, judges, clients, literature, and popular culture. The essays in this volume have previously appeared in Washington Lawyer, American Scholar, the Times Literary Supplement, and Wilson Quarterly.


The Business Writer's Handbook	The Federal Budget	The Process of Legal Research

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