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Is there a woman in the House-- or Senate? Is there a woman in the House-- or Senate? Bryna J. Fireside Biographies of ten pathbreaking women who have served in Congress: Jeannette Rankin, Margaret Chase Smith, Shirley Chisholm, Bella Abzug, Barbara Jordan, Millicent Fenwick, Geraldine Ferraro, Nancy K… OL106514W
Capital Crimes Capital Crimes Jonathan Kellerman Internationally bestselling husband and wife Jonathan and Faye Kellerman team up for a powerful one-two punch with Capital Crimes, a gripping pair of original crime thrillers.MY SISTER'S KEEPER: BERK… OL14921321W
Hillary Clinton Hillary Clinton Sally Lee "Simple text and photographs describe the life of Hillary Clinton"--Provided by publisher. OL15587447W
Jeanette Rankin Jeanette Rankin Corinne J. Naden "Presents the biography of Jeannette Rankin against the backdrop of her political, historical, and cultural environment"--Provided by publisher. OL16484466W
For the next generation For the next generation Debbie Wasserman Schultz Congresswoman and Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz challenges the nation to resolve tough issues for future generations. America has witnessed the dangers that come with s… OL17876988W
Hillary Hillary Stephen Koepp,Michael Duffy This book touches upon the high and low points of Hillary Rodham Clinton's life and career - from her time as First Lady, where she was often criticized for her active and assertive role in Bill Clin… OL17902962W
Thirty ways of looking at Hillary : reflections by women writers Thirty ways of looking at Hillary : reflections by women writers Susan Morrison An evaluation of Hillary Clinton by thirty women writers considers her political career and prospects from supportive and less favorable perspectives, in a volume that includes contributions by such … OL17904222W
Off the sidelines Off the sidelines Kirsten Gillibrand "Fourteen years before Kirsten Gillibrand succeeded Hillary Rodham Clinton as senator from New York, she heard her future mentor say these life-changing words: 'Decisions are being made every day in … OL18022212W
What Happened What Happened Hillary Rodham Clinton The former secretary of state relates her experiences as the first woman candidate nominated for president by a major party, discussing the sexism, criticism, and double standards she had to confront… OL18147676W
Politics, gender, and conceptual metaphors Politics, gender, and conceptual metaphors Kathleen Ahrens "International researchers examine the interplay between gender and metaphor in political language in the UK, the USA, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Ireland, and Singapore. Drawing on a var… OL18633236W
Gabby Gabby Gabrielle D. Giffords An extraordinarily moving story of public service, risk-taking, romance and a remarkable journey towards recovery. OL19955768W
Hillary Clinton in her own words Hillary Clinton in her own words Lisa Rogak "With more than 300 quotations from the former First Lady, Senator of New York, and Secretary of State, [this book] goes way beyond politics as usual to reveal Clinton's intimate perceptions and publ… OL19977705W
Hillary Rodham Clinton Hillary Rodham Clinton Cynthia Levinson Hillary Rodham Clinton is a true leader. Growing up in Park Ridge, Illinois, Hillary was inspired by the philosophy of John Wesley, who urged his followers to "do all the good you can." Rising to pro… OL20017037W
Hillary Rodham Clinton Hillary Rodham Clinton Karen Blumenthal Presents the life and career of Hillary Clinton, discussing her childhood in Illinois, her college and law school years, her life as First Lady, her time as a New York Senator, and her achievements a… OL20049707W
Hillary Clinton Hillary Clinton Jeff Gerth This is an explosive, landmark biography of Hillary Clinton by the world's top investigative reporters. From her aggressive efforts to control her image to her amgibuous partnership with Bill, both h… OL20864943W
Coming up trumps Coming up trumps Jean Trumpington A riveting memoir from Lady Trumpington, doyenne of the House of Lords, taking her from 1920s London to her career in politics. In this characteristically trenchant memoir, the indomitable Jean Trump… OL20983207W
Women of the U.S. Congress Women of the U.S. Congress Isobel V. Morin Describes the lives and political careers of eleven women who have served in the Congress: Jeannette Rankin, Margaret Chase Smith, Helen Gahagan Douglas, Shirley Chisholm, Barbara Jordan, Nancy Lando… OL2692993W
The Case for Hillary Clinton The Case for Hillary Clinton Susan Estrich With the Bush administration now in its final years, all eyes are turning to the 2008 political season -- especially those of Democratic voters, who are casting about for a galvanizing leader to help… OL2715618W
Women legislators in Indian politics Women legislators in Indian politics Pitam Singh Study with reference to Uttar Pradesh, India. OL6052328W
Women in Parliament Women in Parliament Maedhbh McNamara Reviews [extracts] of McNamara, Maedhbh and Paschal Mooney, Women in Parliament:Ireland:1918-2000. Dublin, Wolfhound,2000. *This book combines fascinating biographical details of women elected to … OL7828943W
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