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ADR and Commercial Disputes
General Editor - Russell Caller (2002) Sweet & Maxwell
(ISBN 0421763000 ) (256 pages)

Its aim is to provide a practical and quick overview of how ADR can be applied in each of the main areas of commercial law and it is designed to give practitioner-oriented guidance on the issues in ADR. Sectors covered include: banking/finance, commercial property, employment, franchising, insolvency, insurance, IT, landlord and tenant, partnership, shipping, probate and trust.

Mediation: Principles, Process, Practice
Boulle, L & Nesic, M (2001) Butterworths
(ISBN 0406927472) (637 pages)

This book is a comprehensive and practical guide to mediation in the UK. Part I deals with definitions, theories and principles of mediation, putting it into context with other dispute resolution systems. Attention is then given to process, looking at the phases involved in a mediation, the roles of the participants and essential skills and techniques. The authors finish by providing an overview of mediation practice in the UK and looking at future developments. Written by authors with substantial experience in mediation practice and teaching, this guide will prove valuable to anyone who wishes to understand this major form of dispute resolution.

ADR, Practice and Principles
Brown, Henry & Marriott, Arthur (1999) Sweet & Maxwell
(ISBN 0421579609) (726 pages)

The second edition of a widely respected text dealing with all forms of ADR. The substantial developments in the dispute resolution field since 1993 have been incorporated and greater focus given to mediation, negotiation, med-arb and mini-trial. Indispensable for both lawyers and non-lawyers.

International Mediation - the art of business diplomacy
Carroll, Eileen & Mackie, Karl (2006, Second Edition) Tottel Publishing and Kluwer Law International
(ISBN 1-84592-346-4) (224 pages)

Fully revised and up-to-date this new edition, following the original 2000 publication, covers recent case studies, the relevant model mediation and arbitration codes, contract clauses and contains brand-new sections on recent cases and materials, breaking deadlock, the economics of mediation, business and institutional applications, plus preparing for success in mediation.

When Talk Works
Kolb, D. (1997- reprint edition), Jossey-Bass
(ISBN 0787910902) (512 pages)

Deborah Kolb's book is a collection of twelve interview-based profiles of mediators at work. Intimate and compelling, they provide a valuable source of information on what mediators actually do.

The ADR Practice Guide: Commercial Dispute Resolution
Mackie, K, Miles, D, Marsh, W & Allen, T (2nd Ed, 2000) Butterworths
(ISBN 040691057X) (391 pages)

Written by some of the most experienced mediators in the UK and internationally, this text is an up-to-date guide to commercial ADR. Comprehensive coverage of the practical framework of ADR can be found, including a close look at the roles of mediator, lawyer and client. The second edition takes full account of the sweeping changes to the civil justice system since 1995 whilst the arrival of Tony Allen as co-author has allowed for specialist coverage of ADR in personal injury claims.

The EU Mediation Atlas: Practice and Regulation
Singer, J (Mackie, K, Hardy, T and Massie, G - Editors) (2004)
(ISBN 1405701870) (230 pages)

This book addresses developments in the EU and provides a practical guide to the status of mediation. Organised on a country-by-country basis, it investigates the legal framework in member states and the available mediation schemes and providers, tacking issues such as confidentiality and enforceability, as well as explaining the general rules governing mediation and mediators.

Dealing With Angry Public
Susskind, L & Field, P, (1996), Free Press
(ISBN 0684823020) (276 pages)

A book about dealing with public disputes over corporate plans and handling public relations crises. The authors, from MIT-Harvard's Public Disputes Programme, explore why the public reacts with hostility to various projects and events and describe six principles as an approach to overcoming resistance to both public and private sector initiatives.

Further titles

Resolving Disputes Without Going to Court
Acland, A F (1995), Century (ISBN 0712675221)

Frogs Into Princes
Bandler, R & Grinder J (1996), Eden Grove Editions (ISBN 187084503X)

Alternative Dispute Resolution
Bevan, Alex (1992), Sweet & Maxwell (ISBN 0421471603) OUT OF PRINT

Successful Contract Negotiation
Boyce, T (1993), Hawksmere (ISBN 1854180215)

The Promise of Mediation
Bush, R.A.B. & Folger J.P. (1994), Jossey-Bass (ISBN 0787900273W01)

The Mind Map Book
Buzan, T (2000 revised edition), BBC Consumer Publishing (ISBN 0563537329)

International Mediation - The Art of Business Diplomacy
Carroll, E & Mackie, K (1999), Kluwer Law International (ISBN 9041112901)

People Watching
Coleman, V (1995), Blue Books (ISBN 1899726004)

Heart of the Mind
Connirae, A & Andreas, S (1989), Real People Press (ISBN 0911226311)

Everyone Can Win: How to Resolve Conflict
Cornelius, H & Faire, S (1995), East Roseville, NSW: Simon Schuster

Business Mediation: What You Need to Know
Coulson, R (1987), American Arbitration Association (ISBN 0943001072)

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Covey, S (1999), Simon & Schuster (ISBN 0684858398)

Constructive Conflict Management
Crawley, J (1992), Nicholas Brealey Publishing (ISBN 1857880145)

The Magic of Conflict
Crum, T (1999), Pocket Books (ISBN 0684854481)

Manual of Dispute Resolution: ADR Law and Practice
Dauer, E (1994), McGraw-Hill (ISBN 0071726314)

Conflicts: A Better Way to Resolve Them
De Bono, E (1986), Penguin (ISBN 0140137777) OUT OF PRINT

Skills for the Future
Dilts, R & Bonissone G (1993), Meta Publications (ISBN 0916990273)

Advising on ADR
Doyle, M (2000), Advice Services Alliance (ISBN 0953743918)

Without the Punches: Resolving Disputes Without Litigation
Doyle, S & Haydock R (1991), Equilaw (ISBN 0962957704)

Getting to Yes
Fisher, R & Ury, W (1997), Arrow (ISBN 0099248425)

Social Skills at Work
Fontana D (1990), Routeledge / British Psychological Society

Commercial ADR
Fulton, Maxwell (1989), The Law Book Company (OUT OF PRINT)

Representing Clients in Mediation
Galton, E (1994), Texas Lawyer Press (OUT OF PRINT)

Dispute Resolution
Goldberg, S. B, Rogers, N & Sander F.E.A (1999), (3rd edition) Aspen (ISBN 0735500193)

Emotional Intelligence
Goleman, D (1996), Bloomsbury (ISBN 0747528306)

Working With Emotional Intelligence
Goleman, D (1999), Bloomsbury (ISBN 0747543844)

Piloting Through Chaos
Gresser, J. (1996), Five Rings Press (ISBN 1888278005)

Planning Under Pressure
Hickling, A & Friend, J (1997), Butterworth & Heineman (ISBN 075062955)

Influencing With Integrity
Laborde, G. (1987 - reprint edition), Syntony (ISBN 0933347103)

The Manager as Negotiator
Lax, D.A & Sebenius, J.K, (1986), Free Press (ISBN 0029187702)

Curing Conflict
Lewis, Leslie P (1994), Pitman

Mediation in Context
Liebmann, M (ed)(2000), Jessica Kingsley Publishers (ISBN 1853026182)

Resolving Disputes Without Going to Court
Lord Chancellor's Department (1995), Lord Chancellor's Department

A Handbook of Dispute Resolution - ADR in Action
Mackie, Karl J (ed) (1991), Routledge (ISBN 0415041244)

Beyond Winning: Negotiating to Create Value in Deals and Disputes
Mnookin, Robert H (2000), Harvard University Press (ISBN 0674003357)

Human Relationship Skills
Nelson-Jones, R (1986), London Cassell (OUT OF PRINT)

Butterworths Mediators on Mediation
Newmark, C & Monaghan, A (2005), Tottel Publishing (ISBN 1845920813)

Mediation
Noone, M (1996), Cavendish Publishing (ISBN 1859412025)

Introducing Neuro-Linguistic Programming
O'Connor, J & Seymour, J (2000), Thorsons (ISBN 1855383446)

Dispute Processes: ADR and the Primary Forms of Decision Making
Palmer, M & Roberts S (1998), Butterworths (ISBN 0406897743)

The Freshfields Guide to Arbitration & ADR
Paulsson J et al. (1999) (2nd revised edition), (ISBN 904111226X)

Dispute Resolution
Pretorius, P(ed) (1993), Juta & Co (ISBN 0702128333)

A Way of Being
Rogers C (1996), Hougthon Mifflin Co. (ISBN 0395755301)

Non-Violent Communication
Rosenberg, M (1999), Puddle Dancer Press (ISBN 1892005026)

Difficult Conversations
Stone, D, Patton, B, & Heen, S (2000), Penguin (ISBN 014027782X)

Breaking the Impass: Consensual Approaches to Resolving Public Disputes
Susskind L, Cruikshank J (1989-reprint edition), Basic Books (ISBN 0465007503)

Negotiation
Tribe, D (1993), Cavendish Publishing (ISBN 1874241414)

Representing Clients in Mediation
Wade J (2000), Bond University press

Getting Past No: Negotiating with difficult people
William Ury (1992), (ISBN 0712655239)

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