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While justice sleeps : a novel / by Abrams, Stacey,author.;

"An inside-Washington thriller about an ambitious law clerk thrown into a life-or-death treasure hunt with major national implications when the Supreme Court justice she works for slips into a sudden coma"--Avery Keene, a law clerk for the legendary Justice Howard Wynn, is doing her best to excel in an arduous job with the court while also dealing with a troubled family. When the news breaks that Justice Wynn-- the cantankerous swing vote on many current high-profile cases-- has slipped into a coma, Avery is notified that Justice Wynn has left instructions for her to serve as his legal guardian and power of attorney. Avery finds that Justice Wynn had been secretly researching one of the most controversial cases before the court: a proposed merger between an American biotech company and an Indian genetics firm. She comes to see that Wynn had a personal stake in the controversial case-- and finding the truth will put Avery into harm's way. -- adapted from jacket

Subjects: Political fiction.; Thrillers (Fiction); Legal fiction (Literature); Suspense fiction.; Law clerks; United States. Supreme Court; Judges; Consolidation and merger of corporations;

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Lead from the Outside : [electronic resource] : How to build your future and make real changes. by Abrams, Stacey.; Abrams, Stacey.;

Narrator: Stacey Abrams.Leadership is hard. Convincing others—and yourself—that you are capable of taking charge and achieving more requires insight and courage. Lead from the Outside is the handbook for outsiders, written with an eye toward the challenges that hinder women, people of color, the working class, members of the LGBTQ community, and millennials ready to make change.Stacey uses her hard-won insights to break down how ambition, fear, money, and failure function in leadership, and she includes practical exercises to help you realize your own ambition and hone your skills. Lead from the Outside discusses candidly what Stacey has learned over the course of her impressive career in politics, business and the nonprofit world: that differences in race, gender, and class provide vital strength, which we can employ to rise to the top and create real and lasting change.Requires OverDrive Listen (file size: N/A KB) or OverDrive app (file size: 197180 KB).

Subjects: Electronic books.; Nonfiction.; Politics.; Self-Improvement.; Sociology.;

© 2018., Macmillan Audio,

On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=3595682 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;

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While justice sleeps : [electronic resource] : A novel. by Abrams, Stacey.; Ojo, Adenrele.;

Narrator: Adenrele Ojo.Avery Keene, a brilliant young law clerk for the legendary Justice Howard Wynn, is doing her best to hold her life together—excelling in an arduous job with the court while also dealing with a troubled family. When the shocking news breaks that Justice Wynn—the cantankerous swing vote on many current high-profile cases—has slipped into a coma, Avery’s life turns upside down. She is immediately notified that Justice Wynn has left instructions for her to serve as his legal guardian and power of attorney. Plunged into an explosive role she never anticipated, Avery finds that Justice Wynn had been secretly researching one of the most controversial cases before the court—a proposed merger between an American biotech company and an Indian genetics firm, which promises to unleash breathtaking results in the medical field. She also discovers that Wynn suspected a dangerously related conspiracy that infiltrates the highest power corridors of Washington. As political wrangling ensues in Washington to potentially replace the ailing judge whose life and survival Avery controls, she begins to unravel a carefully constructed, chesslike sequence of clues left behind by Wynn. She comes to see that Wynn had a much more personal stake in the controversial case and realizes his complex puzzle will lead her directly into harm’s way in order to find the truth. While Justice Sleeps is a cunningly crafted, sophisticated novel, layered with myriad twists and a vibrant cast of characters. Drawing on her astute inside knowledge of the court and political landscape, Stacey Abrams shows herself to be not only a force for good in politics and voter fairness but also a major new talent in suspense fiction.Requires OverDrive Listen (file size: N/A KB) or OverDrive app (file size: 419635 KB).

Subjects: Electronic books.; Fiction.; Suspense.; Thriller.;

© 2021., Random House Audio,

On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=5793088 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;

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Revolutionary women : 50 women of color who reinvented the rules / by Shen, Ann,author.;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 208-221).Introduction -- In pursuit of art. Dorothy Toy ; Eartha Kitt ; Gloria Estefan ; Misty Copeland ; Nancy Kwan ; Tracey Norman ; Yayoi Kusama -- In pursuit of equity. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ; Grace Lee Boggs ; Kamala Harris ; Patsy Mink ; Shirley Chisholm ; Sonia Sotomayor ; Stacey Abrams -- In pursuit of excellence. Ann Lowe ; Joyce Chen ; Maria Tallchief ; Naomi Osaka ; Portia White ; Rita Moreno ; Victoria Draves -- In pursuit of exploration. Annie Easley ; Bessie Coleman ; Bessie Stringfield ; Hazel Ying Lee ; Kalpana Chawla ; Mae Jemison ; Mary Golda Ross -- In pursuit of expression. Anna Sui ; Carmen Rupe ; Celia Cruz ; Isabel Allende ; Sandra Oh ; Sylvia Rivera -- In pursuit of identity. Annie Dodge Wauneka ; Dolores Huerta ; Georgia Gilmore ; Jovita Idár ; Kathleen "Kay" Livingstone ; Madonna Thunder Hawk ; Whina Cooper ; Wilma Mankiller ; Zitkála-`á -- In pursuit of knowledge. Anandibai Joshee ; Charlotta Bass ; Chien-Shiung Wu ; Ida B. Wells ; Marie Van Brittan Brown ; Pura Belpré ; Susan La Flesche Picotte."Revolutionary Women is a celebration of women of color, centering women who have historically been sidelined. For fans of Ann Shen's beloved Bad Girls Throughout History, this spiritual successor celebrates the accomplishments of these incredible women alongside Ann's signature artwork. From dancers, actors, and singers to scientists, astronauts, politicians, and activists, these women used their voices and their passions to change the world"--Shen profiles women of color who pushed the boundaries, rewrote the rules, and led the way for the women in the communities to follow in their footsteps. From the big screen to the halls of NASA; from the courts of the US Open to the Supreme Court, these short (one- to three-page) articles will inspire you to embrace your authentic self and live your life in full color. -- adapted from back cover

Subjects: Minority women; Minority women; Women social reformers;

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Lady justice : [electronic resource] : Women, the law, and the battle to save America. by Lithwick, Dahlia.; Lithwick, Dahlia.;

Narrator: Dahlia Lithwick.In the immediate aftershocks of Donald Trump's victory over Hilary Clinton in 2016, women lawyers across the country, independently of one another, sprang into action. They were determined not to stand by while the Republican party did everything in their power to pursue devastating and often retrograde policies. In Lady Justice, Dahlia Lithwick, one of the nation's foremost legal commentators, illuminates these many heroes of the Trump years. From Sally Yates and Becca Heller, who fought the Muslim travel ban, to Roberta Kaplan, who sued the neo-Nazis in Charlottesville, to Stacey Abrams, who worked to protect the voting rights of millions of Georgians, Lithwick dramatizes in thrilling detail the women lawyers who worked tirelessly to hold the line against the most chaotic presidency in living memory. A celebration of the legal ingenuity and indefatigable spirit of the women whose work all too often went unrecognized at the time, is destined to be treasured and passed from hand to hand for generations to come.Requires the Libby app or a modern web browser.

Subjects: Electronic books.; Nonfiction.; Law.; Sociology.; Women's Studies.;

© 2022., Penguin Audio,

On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=8721052 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;

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Unequal : a story of America / by Dyson, Michael Eric,author.; Favreau, Marc,1968-author.;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 296-333) and index.The true story of racial inequality - and resistance to it - is the prologue to our twenty-first century present. The authors deliver a gripping chronicle of the struggles that shaped modern America through the stories of some of the many African American people who dared to fight for a more equal future. Inequality persists - but there are many paths to resist. -- Adapted from jacket.YALSA Nonfiction Award finalist, 2023.

Subjects: Biographies.; African Americans; Civil rights workers; Civil rights movements;

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Library 2020 : today's leading visionaries describe tomorrow's library / by Janes, Joseph,editor of compilation.;

Includes bibliographical references.The annoyed librarian -- Kristin Fontichiaro -- Elisabeth A. Jones -- CliffordA. Lynch -- Sarah Houghton -- Stephen Abram -- Courtney Greene -- Marie L. Radford -- James W. Rosenzweig -- Michael Crandall -- Molly Raphael -- Lynn Silipigni Connaway -- Marcellus Turner -- Ruth Faklis -- Susan Hildreth -- Stacey A. Aldrich & Jarrid P. Keller -- John Dove -- Bill Ptacek -- Loriene Roy -- Josie Barnes Parker -- Mary Ann Mavrinac -- Peter Morville -- Daniel Chudnov -- My turn / by Joseph Janes.

Subjects: Library science; Libraries; Libraries; Libraries; Libraries and the Internet.; Libraries and society.;

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