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Business & Human Resources

Business Buyout Agreements: A Step-by-Step Guide for Co-Owners
Protect your ownership interest by drawing up a 'business prenuptial agreement' between you and your partners.

Business Plan Pro 2008
The fastest way to generate the business plan you need to launch or expand your business.

Business Plan Pro Premier
If your company is expanding and needs significant funding, this is the software that can help you secure it!

Consultant & Independent Contractor Agreements
Do-it-yourself information and forms for both contractors and employers.

Create Your Own Employee Handbook: A Legal & Practical Guide
Put together your own reader-friendly guide to your company's policies and benefits, quickly and easily.

Dealing With Problem Employees: A Legal Guide
Create a trouble-free workplace with progressive discipline, investigations and performance evaluations.

eBay Business Start-Up Kit With 100s of Live Links to All the Information & Tools You Need
The eBay Business Start-Up Kit is packed with in-depth information and practical advice to help you get your eBay business up and running on the web's leading commerce site quickly and easily.

Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits: Real-World Strategies That Work
Practical ideas and tactics for meeting the greatest challenge all nonprofits face -- raising money

Every Nonprofit's Guide to Publishing: Creating Newsletters, Magazines & Websites People Will Read
The complete 'how to' guide to getting your message heard by the world!

Form a Partnership: The Complete Legal Guide
Everything you need to create a business partnership with friends or family.

Form Your Own Limited Liability Company
The plain-English information and forms you need to create an LLC in your state.

Hiring Your First Employee
All the legal and practical advice small employers need to ensure that hiring an employee—from obtaining an EIN to screening applicants to complying with payroll tax and other obligations—goes without a glitch.

Home Business Tax Deductions: Keep What You Earn
The complete guide to the deductions your home business can claim -- including your home-office costs.

How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation
All the forms and step-by-step instructions you need to jumpstart and run a nonprofit in your state.

How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation in California
The definitive guide to forming and running a California nonprofit.

How to Form Your Own California Corporation
The forms, information and instructions you need to incorporate your business in California.

How to Form Your Own California Corporation (With Corp. Records Binder & CD-ROM)
Incorporate your business in this all-in-one binder bursting with forms, instructions, certificates and more.

How to Run a Thriving Business: Strategies for Success and Satisfaction
Packed with the ideas, strategies and lessons that have kept a successful entrepreneur in business for over 30 years.

How to Write a Business Plan
Use this bestselling guide to attract money from lenders or investors. 

Incorporate Your Business: A Legal Guide to Forming a Corporation in Your State
Ready to incorporate your business? This do-it-yourself guide provides everything you need to get the job -- without a lawyer.

Investors in Your Backyard: How to Raise Business Capital From the People You Know
The information, forms and calculators you need to create a compelling deal.

Job Description Handbook
Everything you need to write a job description that makes hiring, planning and evaluations easier!

Legal Forms for Starting & Running a Small Business
Over 60 legal documents crucial to the success of your small business -- plus all the instructions needed to fill them out!

Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business
All the plain-English legal and business information you need to get your business off the ground and running.

LLC Maker
Create a new limited liability company -- or upgrade your business to an LLC -- with this powerful, comprehensive software.

LLC or Corporation? How to Choose the Right Form for Your Business
The only book that explains each kind of business structure, how they differ and how each will affect your bottom line.

Marketing Plan Pro
Create a great marketing plan that your business can implement, quickly and easily

Marketing Without Advertising: Easy Ways to Build a Business Your Customers Will Love & Recommend
An idea-packed guide to attracting customers without pricey ads.

Negotiate the Best Lease for Your Business
Need space for your business? This book shows you the ins and outs of finding a space, negotiating a lease, solving problems and much more.

Nolo's Quick LLC: All You Need to Know About Limited Liability Companies
Learn the basics of limited liability companies, and figure out whether making your business an LLC is the right thing to do.

Progressive Discipline Handbook: Smart Strategies for Coaching Employees
Need an effective -- and legal -- approach to coaching and disciplining employees? Here's everything you need.

Quicken® Legal Business Pro 2009
A complete business library on your desktop, featuring five Nolo business books, over 140 forms and a dozen 'how to' checklists.

Small Business in Paradise: Working for Yourself in a Place You Love
Practical steps to get to the place you belong -- plus interviews with entrepreneurs who made it happen!

Starting & Building a Nonprofit: A Practical Guide
If you want to start a nonprofit organization, this book is the only one that shows you how to get it done, step by step.

Starting & Running a Successful Newsletter or Magazine
Expert advice on bringing your publication to life and making a profit, in print or on the Web.

Tax Deductions for Professionals
If you're a licensed professional, turn to the only book that helps you get the unique tax deductions you're due!

Tax Savvy for Small Business
The complete strategy guide to deducting business taxes, picking a business structure, facing the IRS -- and more!

The California Nonprofit Corporation Kit
The all-in-one kit for starting a nonprofit that provides a corporate records binder and easy-to-use forms.

The Complete Guide to Buying a Business
The information you need to acquire an existing business -- and avoid problems and mistakes.

The Complete Guide to Selling a Business
The most comprehensive and easy-to-use guide to selling your enterprise ever written.

The Corporate Records Handbook: Meetings, Minutes & Resolutions
All the plain-English information, instructions and forms you need to create minutes and resolutions.

The Employer's Legal Handbook
Everything you need to know about wage laws, hours, employee benefits, workplace safety and much more.

The Essential Guide to Family & Medical Leave
Meet your company's legal obligations while helping employees balance work and family needs with this all-in-one resource.

The Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws
An all-in-one reference to the important employment laws that every employer and HR pro needs to know.

The Essential Guide to Workplace Investigations: How to Handle Employee Complaints & Problems
Everything an HR professional, manager or business owner needs to know about resolving employee complaints and problems, legally.

The Manager's Legal Handbook
A quick reference to employment law, combining legal information and practical ideas in Nolo's plain-English format.

The Performance Appraisal Handbook: Legal & Practical Rules for Managers
Everything you need to conduct employee evaluations that get results -- and within the bounds of the law.

The Small Business Start-Up Kit for California
Get all the plain-English information and forms you need to get your start-up into gear with this book!

The Small Business Start-Up Kit: A Step-by-Step Legal Guide
Launch the business of your dreams quickly, easily and with confidence using this nuts-and-bolts guide.

The Work From Home Handbook: Flex Your Time, Improve Your Life
Create a work-at-home arrangement that you and your boss will both love!

Working for Yourself: Law & Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers & Consultants
If you're working for yourself (or are about to), here is everything you need to succeed.

Working With Independent Contractors
Get the legal lowdown on how to beef up your workforce without risking the ire of the IRS.

Wow! I'm in Business: A Crash Course in Business Basics
Have the drive, but need the 'know how' to start and run a business? Find answers to your business questions in this book!

Your Limited Liability Company: An Operating Manual
Keep your LLC legal! Use this book's forms and instructions to keep your company valid before the courts and the IRS.

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Patents, Copyright & Art

All I Need Is Money: How to Finance Your Invention
Turn to this book to find the funding you need to bring your great idea to life!

Getting Permission: How to License & Clear Copyrighted Materials Online & Off
A comprehensive, up-to-the-minute book on securing the use of copyrighted images, text, music and more.

How to Make Patent Drawings: A Patent It Yourself Companion
Create formal patent drawings -- and save hundreds (or thousands) of dollars!

Legal Guide to Web & Software Development
The jargon-free legal information and easy-to-use legal forms you need to protect your rights -- and your hard work

Music Law: How to Run Your Band's Business
The legal and business information, advice and tips musicians need, with essential forms included on CD-ROM.

Nolo's Patents for Beginners
What are patents? Why do you need one? How do you get it? This book provides a clear explanation of the entire process.

Patent It Yourself
This worldwide bestseller helps you file a patent application in the U.S. -- so thorough, it won't let you forget a step.

Patent Pending in 24 Hours
Mark your invention with 'patent pending' to establish a claim to your creation -- this books shows you how!

Patent Pending Now!
The fastest, easiest and most accurate way to establish a claim to your invention with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Patent Savvy for Managers: Spot & Protect Valuable Innovations in Your Company
Protect your company's unique assets -- this book shows you how!

Patent, Copyright & Trademark: An Intellectual Property Desk Reference
A clearly written encyclopedia of the different kinds of intellectual property.

PatentEase Deluxe 6.0
Ready to file a full patent application? PatentEase Deluxe handles it all, including the claims!

Patenting Art & Entertainment: New Strategies for Protecting Creative Ideas
Protect your creations by protecting your unique ways of making them!

Profit From Your Idea: How to Make Smart Licensing Deals
Everything you need to protect and profit from your invention!

The Copyright Handbook: What Every Writer Needs to Know
Don't get burned by copycats! Find all the plain-English information and easy-to-use forms you need to protect your written works.

The Inventor's Notebook: A Patent It Yourself Companion
Everything you need to document the invention process -- when you're done, you'll have legal proof that you created it first!

The Public Domain: How to Find Copyright-Free Writings, Music, Art & More
Need content, but can't afford it? This book shows you how to find copyright-free writings, art, music and much more.

Trademark: Legal Care for Your Business & Product Name
The information and forms you need to choose a distinctive trademark, register it and fight infringers.

What Every Inventor Needs to Know About Business & Taxes
If you want to profit from your invention, begin thinking of yourself as an entrepreneur!

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Wills & Estate Planning

8 Ways to Avoid Probate
Eight simple money- and time-saving strategies to avoid probate.

Busy Family's Guide to Estate Planning: 10 Steps to Peace of Mind
Protect your family in 10 simple steps!

Estate Planning Basics
Find out the fundamentals of estate planning, including wills, living trusts, estate taxes and more.

Get It Together: Organize Your Records So Your Family Won't Have To
Make it easy for your family to track down and organize your important paperwork with this step-by-step guide!

How to Probate an Estate in California
Covers the entire California probate process, from deciphering a will to tackling taxes.

Living Wills & Powers of Attorney for California
Helps Californians create a living will and other legal forms they need to protect their families, property and themselves.

Make Your Own Living Trust
Comprehensive information and all the forms you need to create a living trust, including children's subtrusts, an AB trust and a back-up will.

Nolo's Simple Will Book
The information, forms and instructions to create a legal will that fits your needs.

Personal RecordKeeper 5
Organize your business, financial and family records with this easy-to-use software. 

Plan Your Estate
Nolo's most comprehensive guide to estate planning, this bestseller covers estate taxes, AB trusts, living wills and more.

Quick & Legal Will Book
Create a basic will on your own, without delay, fuss or an attorney

Quicken® WillMaker Plus 2009
America's No. 1 estate planning software helps you create your own will, living will, living trust, financial power of attorney -- and much more.

Special Needs Trusts: Protect Your Child's Financial Future
Everything you need to modify your will or living trust to protect your loved one's financial future.

The Executor's Guide: Settling a Loved One's Estate or Trust
The resource to turn to if you need to settle an estate or trust -- and don't know where to start.

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Property & Money

Busy Family's Guide to Money
The book offers easy to read, practical advice on planning your family’s finances

Buying a Second Home: Income, Getaway or Retirement
If you're in the market for a second home, but don't have money to burn, this is the book you need!

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Keep Your Property & Repay Debts Over Time
Chapter 13 bankruptcy laws have changed, and it's harder than ever to file. This book shows you how to get it done.

Credit Repair
Polish up your credit and avoid overspending with this bestseller.

Deduct It! Lower Your Small Business Taxes
Take all the business tax deductions you're due! Write off travel expenses, meals, entertainment and much more.

Deeds for California Real Estate
Everything you need to know about transferring real estate in California. Includes all the easy-to-use forms and step-by-step instructions you need.

Every Dog's Legal Guide: A Must-Have Book for Your Owner
The nose-to-tail guide to barking, biting, leash laws, traveling regulations and more.

Every Landlord's Guide to Finding Great Tenants
Choosing tenants is a landlord's most important (and most risky) decision -- find out how to do it safely and legally!

Every Landlord's Legal Guide
Round up good tenants, keep them around and avoid legal trouble with this plain-English law book. Easy-to-use forms included!

Every Landlord's Property Protection Guide: 10 Ways to Cut Your Risk Now
The book tackles 10 important steps landlords can – and should – take to cover their legal and financial bases.

Every Landlord's Tax Deduction Guide
Deducting taxes can make the difference between earning a profit and going into the red -- get the most out of your properties!

For Sale By Owner in California
The essential forms, worksheets and plain-English information you need to save yourself thousands of dollars.

Get a Life: You Don't Need a Million to Retire Well
An inspiring discussion of the key steps you can take in mid-life to ensure a fulfilling retirement.

How to Buy a House in California
Use this bestselling guide to buy a home at the best price possible.

How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy laws have changed -- now it's even more complicated to file. This book guides you through the process, step by step

IRAs, 401(k)s & Other Retirement Plans: Taking Your Money Out
Whether you're retired, about to be, or withdrawing funds from your retirement fund, you need this book.

Leases & Rental Agreements
Legal and practical advice on how to draft a lease and other key rental documents in your state.

LeaseWriter Plus
Create legal residential leases and rental agreements quickly and easily!

Lower Taxes in 7 Easy Steps
Not your typical tax-reduction book -- with this one, anyone can save on taxes!

Neighbor Law: Fences, Trees, Boundaries & Noise
An easy-to-read guide to laws concerning common neighbor disputes, including noise, trees and blocked views.

Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home
The perfect book for anyone in the market for the very first home.

Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability: Getting & Keeping Your Benefits
Not many government programs are as large -- and as confusing -- as Social Security disability. This book shows you the ins and outs of the system.

Retire - And Start Your Own Business: Five Steps to Success
A step-by-step guide to choosing and starting your own business in retirement

Retire Happy: What You Can Do NOW to Guarantee a Great Retirement
Retire Happy helps you prepare for retirement — not just financially, but in every aspect of your life.

Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions: Get the Most Out of Your Retirement & Medical Benefits
The only book that provides extensive coverage of the new Medicare drug coverage!

Solve Your Money Troubles: Get Debt Collectors Off Your Back & Regain Financial Freedom
The all-in-one guide to tackling your money issues

Stand Up to the IRS
Secrets, tips and insider information on how to deal with the IRS if you can't afford your bill or you get audited.

Surviving an IRS Tax Audit
Essential tools and insider tips for facing the auditor like a tax pro.

The California Landlord's Law Book: Evictions
The complete, step-by-step guide to booting out problem tenants.

The California Landlord's Law Book: Rights & Responsibilities
The legal lowdown for California landlords, since 1985!

The New Bankruptcy: Will It Work for You?
Everything you need to understand your options and pick the best strategies for eliminating overwhelming debts.

The Work Less, Live More Workbook: Get Ready for Semi-Retirement
The step-by-step instructions, worksheets, spreadsheets and checklists you need to get to semi-retirement!

Work Less, Live More: The Way to Semi-Retirement
With a little planning and this book, you can experience the satisfaction of early semi-retirement.

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Family Law & Immigration

A Judge's Guide to Divorce: Uncommon Advice From the Bench
Whether your divorce is civil or not, this insider's guide will help you get the best result possible.

A Legal Guide for Lesbian & Gay Couples
It's an exciting time for gay and lesbian couples -- fortunately, this book is updated with the latest legal information!

Always Dad: Being a Great Father During & After Divorce
The guide for fathers who want to remain an integral part of their children's lives during and after divorce.

Becoming a U.S. Citizen: A Guide to the Law, Exam & Interview
Covering the topics that most immigration guides don't, this book is the most complete resource available today.

Building a Parenting Agreement That Works: How to Put Your Kids First When Your Marriage Doesn't Last
Information, tips, checklists and worksheets for creating fair and lasting child-custody agreements.

Divorce & Money: How to Make the Best Financial Decisions During Divorce
Commonsense strategies for dividing debts, setting alimony, negotiating a fair settlement and more.

Divorce Without Court: A Guide to Mediation & Collaborative Divorce
Avoid legal battles and save money by getting divorce without court.

Do Your Own California Adoption: Nolo's Guide for Stepparents and Domestic Partners
The A-to-Z guidebook to adopting a child in the Golden State.

Fiancé & Marriage Visas: A Couple's Guide to U.S. Immigration
Married or engaged to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and need to get a visa? Find everything you need here.

How to Change Your Name in California
All the necessary court forms and info you need to change your name from 'Kelly' to 'Zyzot Perplex.'

How to Do Your Own Divorce in California
All the plain-English info, instructions and forms to go your separate ways without a lawyer.

How to Get a Green Card
This essential book gives you all the critical information you need to get a green card.

Living Together: A Legal Guide for Unmarried Couples
The information and forms unmarried couples need to define and protect their relationship in the eyes of the law.