Books published by publisher Twelve Tables Press

This experiential book focuses on the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) enforcement action charging Mr. Mark Cuban with illegal insider trading. Mr. Cuban is a well-respected entrepreneur, businessman and investor whose ownership interests include the National Basketball Association s (NBA) Dallas Mavericks. Mr. Cuban also is one of the principal investors on the reality television program Shark Tank. His net worth is valued in the billions of dollars. The author (Marc I. Steinberg) was retained as an expert witness in this case on Mr. Cuban's behalf. Professor Steinberg therefore had the opportunity to experience this litigation from the playing field rather than as a spectator. These insights enhance the book's substance and vitality. In captivating fashion, the book presents key documents, testimony, and insights from the start of the SEC's investigation of Mr. Cuban's trading of Mamma.com stock through the end of trial with the jury exonerating him. This saga lasting five years was at a high cost for the government and Mr. Cuban. In his successful defense, Mr. Cuban reportedly spent $12 million in legal fees in defeating the government's charge that he was a fraudster. For the SEC, after years of vigorous pursuit with less than a formidable case, it incurred a significant defeat. In the end, when Mr. Cuban emerged victorious and the government packed its bags, questions are raised as to strategic decisions made, the high costs of defending one's good name, the limits of government prosecutorial discretion, and the breadth of our insider trading laws. This book focuses on this intriguing litigation, drawing the reader's attention as the story unfolds.

'When We Soar' is a new collection of poetry from Fin Perry, 14-year old winner of the 2019 Betjeman Poetry Prize and Poet Laureate of St Pancras - with all proceeds going to the NHS and Care Workers Charities. With new poems written during lockdown, Fin wanted to do something to help his grandad who lives in a care home, by helping the people who support him and the countless other people affected by the Coronavirus crisis. The poems are humorous, heartfelt and thoughtful and include the award-winning poem, 'The Corridor', praised by Wendy Cope for it's 'truth'. Fin also illustrated the poems himself.

More adventures with the world's naughtiest Ostrich as she gets a job at a supermarket - with laugh out-loud results! These funny children’s stories are perfect for reading aloud to kids who love books by David Walliams, Julia Donaldson and Roald Dahl. The Lulu series was written and illustrated by 14-year old award-winning poet Fin Perry (Poet Laureate of St Pancras Station in London where Harry Potter was filmed). Fin says 'Many children's books have messages, but I thought it might be funny to create a character who does naughty things and never seems to learn a lesson from it. Luckily, Lulu's best friend Wendy is always there to make sure Lulu understands what she has done wrong - and to say sorry.'Praise for Lulu:'Lulu is hilarious' 'This is a breath of fresh air for children’s books' 'Genuinely funny'

Another story from the world's naughtiest Ostrich as she goes on a bus journey – with hilarious results! These funny children’s stories are perfect for reading aloud to kids who love books by David Walliams, Julia Donaldson and Roald Dahl. The Lulu series was written and illustrated by 14-year old award-winning poet Fin Perry (Poet Laureate of St Pancras Station in London where Harry Potter was filmed). Fin says 'Many children's books have messages, but I thought it might be funny to create a character who does naughty things and never seems to learn a lesson from it. Luckily, Lulu's best friend Wendy is always there to make sure Lulu understands what she has done wrong - and to say sorry.'Praise for Lulu: 'Lulu is hilarious' 'This is a breath of fresh air for children’s books' 'Genuinely funny'

Meet the world's naughtiest Ostrich as she enters a baking competition – with hilarious results! These funny children’s stories are perfect for reading aloud to kids who love books by David Walliams, Julia Donaldson and Roald Dahl. The Lulu series was written and illustrated by 14-year old award-winning poet Fin Perry (Poet Laureate of St Pancras Station in London where Harry Potter was filmed). Fin says 'Many children's books have messages, but I thought it might be funny to create a character who does naughty things and never seems to learn a lesson from it. Luckily, Lulu's best friend Wendy is always there to make sure Lulu understands what she has done wrong - and to say sorry.'Praise for Lulu: 'Lulu is hilarious' 'This is a breath of fresh air for children’s books' 'Genuinely funny'