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Jill : a biography of the First Lady / by Pace, Julie,author.; Superville, Darlene,author.; Duffy, Evelyn M.,author.;

"Dr. Jill Biden has been described as President Joe Biden's greatest political asset. Like many women of her generation, she holds her commitments as wife, mother and grandmother at the center of her life. She is a professor, earned a doctorate in educational leadership, and taught at Northern Virginia Community College. She broke barriers as First Lady as the first to hold a paying job outside the White House. "Jill" is the story of this accomplished American woman. From her earliest days dating Senator Biden, to her embrace of Biden's young sons Beau and Hunter Biden and the birth of their daughter Ashley; her role by Joe Biden's side through Senate reelection race after Senate reelection race; her years as Second Lady; to Joe's successful third run for the Democratic presidential nomination, Jill has lived in the public eye. In this deeply reported biography, Julie Pace and Darlene Superville of The Associated Press, along with writer Evelyn M. Duffy, reveal some of the private sides of Jill Biden. We come to better understand her personality, which has held the Biden family together through tragedy and good fortune alike." -- Inside front jacket flap.The Washington Bureau Chief for The Associated Press examines the life of First Lady Dr. Jill Biden in her roles as wife, mother and educator over 40 years in the public spotlight.Includes bibliographical references (pages 268-298) and index.Free spirit -- Childhood in Hammonton -- Double-dinner Sundays -- Leader of the pack -- Classes, marriage, and rock 'n' roll -- Senator of a new generation -- A date with the young Senator -- "Groundedness" paired with charisma -- Tying the knot -- Becoming a mom -- Into the public arena -- Ashley -- First run -- Learning the campaign trail -- Careers, goals, and pranks -- "You've got to quit" -- Bork hearings -- Holding hands through it all -- A second chance -- Like mother, like daughter -- Intensity of the time -- Running ahead -- Fateful day -- Lightning strike -- Right for the time -- Dr. Biden -- Boots on the ground -- 2008 -- Instant connection -- Compartmentalizing -- Election day -- Second lady puts education first -- The American creed -- Blue star mom -- Integrity and honor -- Lighting of a fire -- Joining forces -- Global issues -- National tragedies -- Battle together -- Worsening conditions -- Hope -- The last light -- Peanuts -- Potential candidate -- Give it one hundred percent -- Knowing the time -- The couple's farewell -- Inauguration 2017 -- Highest honor -- Post-Vice-Presidential life -- The loud roar -- Going for it -- New campaign -- State by state -- A good Philly girl -- The start of a pandemic -- Going virtual -- Accusations and investigations -- Election day -- "Her name is Dr. Jill Biden" -- Historic day -- Unity, hope, and love on the North Lawn -- Life is calling -- Vaccines, vaccines, vaccines -- Sense of unity -- Public mourning -- Under scrutiny -- Just round one.

Subjects: Biographies.; Biden, Jill.; Educators; Presidents' spouses; Biden, Joseph R., Jr.;

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Say more : lessons from work, the White House, and the world / by Psaki, Jen,author.;

Includes bibliographical references."Former White House Press Secretary and current MSNBC host Jen Psaki shares the surprising lessons she's learned on her path to success and offers unique yet universal advice about how to be a more effective communicator in any situation. Not many White House Press Secretaries capture the nation's interest the way Jen Psaki did. Refreshingly candid and clear, Psaki quickly became known for her ability to break through the noise and successfully deliver her message. In her highly anticipated book, Psaki shares her journey to the Briefing Room and beyond, taking readers along the campaign trail, to the State Department, and inside the White House under two Presidents. With her signature wit, Psaki writes about reporting to bosses from the hot-tempered Rahm Emanuel to the coolly intellectual Barack Obama to the surprisingly tenderhearted John Kerry. She also talks about her time working closely with President Joe Biden from the start of his administration to set a new tone for the country, restoring a sense of calm and respect for the role of the media in our Democracy. Since leaving the White House, Psaki's star has continued to rise. She launched a highly rated show on MSNBC and was so successful that in just six months she was given an additional primetime Monday slot, ahead of Rachel Maddow. And Psaki's work doesn't end at the office. She is the mother of two young children and shares her stories about the journey of communicating as a parent: During one bedtime briefing, her young daughter asked the question, "Why do wars start?", which Jen carefully explained and then got a follow up: "Have you ever seen a unicorn?" In Say More, Psaki explains her straightforward approach to communication, walking readers through difficult conversations as well as moments where humor saves the day-whether it is with preschoolers, partners, or presidents. She addresses the best ways to give and receive feedback, how to connect with your audience, how to listen actively, and much more. Say More is the book Psaki wishes she had when she started her career, and is a trove of entertaining, essential lessons from one of the most prominent voices in American politics today"--My first press briefing -- Remember when that nice man won the election? : On identifying and connecting with your audience through emotion, humor, and common ground -- What if I don't know enough about Venezuela? : On the importance of research, planning, practice, and scripting, to decrease anxiety and avoid insulting famous rappers -- That's not credible! : On giving and receiving feedback gracefully, tactfully, and without disrupting international peace agreements -- If you can't say anything nice, you still have to say something : On having tough conversations with your family, your colleagues, and Joe Biden -- What the heck is a "non-filer"? : On the importance of building and conveying trust, credibility, and expertise as a communicator -- When to serve a PsakiBomb : On communicating across divides, at home, and with Fox News -- A punch line China would find funny : On making mistakes, issuing clarifications, correcting yourself, and apologizing -- Kindergarten open house on the worst day in the White House : On saying no, explaining your boundaries, and knowing how to quit -- Say less : On managing what you're not supposed to say and keeping classified information to yourself -- Russia says you're getting fired? : On dealing with rumors, gossip, and bullying, from Vladimir Putin or your office frenemy -- Say more : How to listen actively and attentively, whether networking, at dinner, or conducting an interview on television -- Taking questions : On answering tough questions effectively and honestly.

Subjects: Psaki, Jen.; Presidents; Presidential press secretaries; Journalists; Interpersonal communication; Communication in politics; Biden, Joseph R., Jr.; Obama, Barack;

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Gun control in the United States : a reference handbook / by Carter, Gregg Lee,1951-;

Includes bibliographical references and index.1. Background and history : Gun prevalence, gun control, and violence : Cross-national comparisons -- The nature of gun violence in the United States : Victimization : Homicide ; Suicide ; Accidental death and injury ; Crime-related injury and assault ; Active-shooter, mass murder events -- Establishing causality: not an easy task : The knotty problems of causal direction and defensive gun use ; The magnification hypothesis -- The Second Amendment : How the proponents of gun control view the Second Amendment ; The gun rights view of the Second Amendment ; A limited individual right -- Public opinion and gun control : Do Americans want strict gun control? ; Social and economic correlates of support for gun control ; Is the will of the people being thwarted? -- The role of politics -- 2. Problems, controversies, and solutions : The public health approach : National violent death reporting systems ;Controlling guns in the home: child access protection laws ; Trigger locks, internal locks, and personalized "smart gun" technologies ; Cheap handgun control : Tracing crime guns to reduce illegal FFL trafficking; Controlling the trafficking of cheap handguns and other firearms: monitoring FFLs and one-gun-per-month laws ; Transportation of guns ; Assault weapons control, including high-capacity ammunition magazines ; Ballistic fingerprinting : Bullet serial numbers and microstamping ; Registration ; Licensing ; Training ; Point-of-sale controls : Background checks; The secondary market ; "Shall-issue" (right to carry) concealed weapons laws ; Gun buyback programs -- The law enforcement approach : Product liability and other legal theories used in gun lawsuits ; Immunity legislation -- 3. Perspectives : Stricter gun laws are reasonable and sensible / Robert J. Spitzer -- The United States doesn't need more gun laws, indeed fewer / Lawrence Southwick -- Whether gun laws should be strict depends on the type of law / David B. Kopel -- 4. Profiles : The gun control side: key individuals and organizations : Individuals : Joseph Biden Jr. ; Michael Bloomberg ; Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton ; William J. Clinton ; Philip J. Cook ; Dianne Feinstein ; Gabrielle Giffords ; David Hemenway ; Arthur L. Kellermann ; Barack H. Obama ; Charles E. Schumer ; Robert J. Spitzer ; Franklin E. Zimring -- National organizations : Americans for Responsible Solutions/Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence ; Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence/Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence ; Coalition to Stop Gun Violence/Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence ; Everytown for Gun Safety ; Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: Harvard Injury Control Research Center ; States United to Prevent Gun Violence ; United States Conference of Mayors ; Violence Policy Center ; Violence Prevention Research Program -- The gun rights side: key individuals and organizations : Individuals : George W. Bush ; Paul D. Clement ; Chris W. Cox ; Jay W. Dickey Jr. ; John D. Dingell ; Alan Merril Gottlieb ; Alan Gura ; Stephen P. Halbrook ; Marion Hammer ; Don B. Kates Jr. ; Gary Kleck ; David B. Kopel ; Wayne R. LaPierre Jr. ; John R. Lott Jr. ; Larry Pratt -- National organizations : Citizens COmmittee for the right to Keep and Bear Arms/Second Amendment Foundation ; Gun Owners of America ; National Rifle Association ; National Shooting Sports Foundation -- 5. Data and documents : Summaries of key federal gun laws : Mailing of Firearms Act (Miller Act) ; National Firearms Act ; Federal Firearms Act ; Federal Aviation Act ; Gun Control Act of 1968 ; Firearms Owners' Protection Act (McClure-Volkmer) ; Law Enforcement Officers Protection Act ; Undetectable Firearms Act (Terrorist Firearms Detection) ; Crime Control Act ; Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act ; Public Safety and Recreational Firearms Use Protection Act (Assault Weapons Ban) ; Gun-Free Schools Act -- Lautenberg Amendment (Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban) ; GCA Firearms Safety Updates ; The "Bailey Fix" ; Nonimmigrant Aliens Firearms and Ammunition Amendments ; Arming Pilots against Terrorism Act ; Background Check Restriction ("Tiahrt Amendments") ; Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act ; Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act ; Child Safety Lock Act ; NICS Improvement Act ; Protecting the Right of Individuals to Bear Arms in the National Park and National Wildlife Refuge Systems ; Amtrak Checked-Baggage Firearms Program -- Key state gun laws -- Selected documents : The Second Amendment ; District of Columbia v. Heller -- 6. Resources : Gun violence: the United States vs. other economically developed nations -- The Second Amendment -- Public opinion -- The role of politics -- Gun control and gun violence: the public health approach -- Gun control and gun violence: the law enforcement approach -- Defensive gun use -- Chronology."This book offers concise, understandable coverage of all aspects of the issue, including incidence of gun violence; gun control; gun rights; government regulation, legislation, and court decisions; gun organizations (for gun control and for gun rights); gun enthusiast subcultures--for example, hunters, target shooters, and collectors; and U.S. attitudes toward guns. Many of the covered topics are placed in historical and cross-cultural perspective. The new edition of Gun Control in the United States: A Reference Handbook enables the reader to navigate and interpret the research to become sufficiently educated on any specific aspect of the gun issue to make an informed decision--for example, whether to support stricter or more lenient gun control; whether to become a gun owner; whether to support a particular political party or candidate; or whether to develop or to refine a particular philosophy regarding guns. Other aspects of the contemporary gun debate that are addressed include whether the Supreme Court's ruling that the Second Amendment guarantees an individual right will withstand future challenges, whether the strong gun regulations used in Europe would be effective and applicable in reducing gun violence in the United States, and whether the diversity explosion created by the high rate of immigration from countries where guns are strictly controlled will soon change the politics of the U.S. gun control debate."--Publisher's website.

Subjects: Gun control; Firearms; Firearms; Violent crimes;

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