2026 TAA Institute Featured Book: ‘English for Dispute Resolution’

English for Dispute Resolution introduces non-native English speakers, by Barrie J. Roberts, introduces non-native English speakers to negotiation and mediation as taught and practiced in the U.S. While legal English and business English books may include a few chapters on these topics, EDR focuses entirely on ADR. Each chapter includes a hypo, warm-up questions, readings, and activities that integrate English and ADR. The free online teaching guide provides the content, handouts, simulations, and step-by-step instructions needed to supplement your current courses or teach new negotiation or mediation courses. ADR instructors may recommend the book for self-study to their university, LL.M, and MBA students.

Call for Proposals Now Open for 2027 TAA Textbook & Academic Authoring Conference

As we prepare for the 2027 Textbook & Academic Authoring Conference, our focus remains on networking and professional development. The strength of our programming is derived directly from the caliber of our members, and we invite you to contribute your leadership into the agenda. Presenting is an excellent opportunity to share your knowledge, experiences and ideas with other textbook authors, academic authors and industry professionals.

TAA Member John Bond Authors New Fiction Book, ‘To the End of Reckoning’

TAA member John Bond authored To the End of Reckoning, which is set to be released in August. His first work of fiction, it is a speculative thriller that envisions what would happen if a film existed of every major historical event, from footage of Caesar’s assassination or Columbus landing in the Americas, and whether they would be accepted as real. It is currently available on pre-order.