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The Fiercest of Warriors?Vero Leland always suspected he was different from others his own age, ever since his childhood attempts to fly. But he never could have predicted the truth---or how much his life was about to change.Soon after his twelfth birthday, Vero learns he is a guardian angel and is abruptly transported to the Ether, the spiritual realm that surrounds the earth. Yet before he can be counted among these fierce warriors, Vero must learn to master his growing powers, competing with other angels-in- training and battling demonic creatures known as maltures as well as mythical creatures such as the leviathan.Until his instruction is complete, Vero needs to alternate between the Ether and his regular life. If he survives training and accepts his destiny---a destiny he did not choose---he must leave everything behind, including his family and the life he loves. Meanwhile, an evil is growing---the maltures are rising, and Vero appears to be their target.

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• Introduction(p. vii)
• About the Author(p. xvii)
• Chapter 1 The Motion Defined(p. 1)
• Oral and Written Motions(p. 2)
• Contradictory and Housekeeping Motions(p. 3)
• Judge's Handling of a Motion(p. 5)
• The Summary Judgment Motion(p. 5)
• The Motion to Suppress(p. 7)
• Civil versus Criminal Motions(p. 9)
• Motion Terminology(p. 9)
• Chapter 2 Three Critical Factors(p. 13)
• The Judge's Mind(p. 14)
• Greek Model of Persuasion(p. 15)
• Modern Model of Persuasion(p. 17)
• Shortcomings of Both Models(p. 18)
• Preserving the Record for Appeal(p. 21)
• The Docket(p. 23)
• The Documents(p. 24)
• The Transcripts(p. 24)
• Rules of Procedure(p. 25)
• Chapter 3 The Five Hurdles(p. 29)
• The First Hurdle: Request the Order(p. 30)
• The Second Hurdle: Present the Facts(p. 30)
• The Third Hurdle: Argue the Law(p. 32)
• The Fourth Hurdle: Prepare the Order(p. 32)
• The Motion and Its Supporting Documents(p. 33)
• The Fifth Hurdle: Deliver the Motion(p. 36)
• Chapter 4 The First Hurdle: Request the Order(p. 39)
• Chapter 5 The Second Hurdle: Present the Facts(p. 53)
• Chapter 6 The Second Hurdle: Affidavits and Declarations(p. 63)
• How to Write an Affidavit(p. 64)
• How to Write a Declaration(p. 68)
• Personal Knowledge(p. 69)
• Information and Belief(p. 75)
• Shortcomings of Affidavits and Declarations(p. 76)
• Pressure to Fudge Facts(p. 77)
• Miscommunication(p. 77)
• Use of Affidavits and Declarations Early in the Case(p. 79)
• Failure to Recognize Dangers(p. 79)
• Differences Between a Motion and the Theory of the Case(p. 80)
• Making Affidavits and Declarations More Persuasive(p. 80)
• Chapter 7 The Second Hurdle: Evidentiary Hearings(p. 87)
• The Evidentiary Hearing(p. 91)
• Examination by Open Questions(p. 93)
• Visual Aids(p. 104)
• Chapter 8 The Third Hurdle: Argue the Law(p. 107)
• Part 1 Written Persuasion(p. 107)
• Three Types of Legal Authority(p. 110)
• Part 2 Matters of Form(p. 117)
• A Final Style Note(p. 120)
• Part 3 Oral Persuasion(p. 121)
• Chapter 9 The Fourth Hurdle: Prepare the Order(p. 127)
• Chapter 10 The Fifth Hurdle: Deliver the Motion(p. 131)
• Using the Motion(p. 135)
• Developing Ideas for Motions(p. 140)
• Chapter 11 A Motion from the Dred Scott Case(p. 145)
• Chapter 12 Conclusion(p. 153)
• Appendixes Sample Motions(p. 159)
• Appendix A Plaintiff's Motion for a Summary Judgment(p. 161)
• Appendix B Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment(p. 177)
• Appendix C Motion to Dismiss(p. 192)
• Appendix D Motion for U.S. Marshal to Serve Subpoenas(p. 206)
• Appendix E Motions to Correct Record on Appeal(p. 215)
• Index(p. 231)