Abramson, Jill

Publisher Annotation: Ever since it was established in 1789, the United States Supreme Court has had a major impact on the lives of all Americans. Some of its landmark decisions have helped end segregation, protected a person's privacy, and allowed people to marry whomever they love. Best-selling author, former executive editor of The New York Times, and self-confessed political junkie, Jill Abramson has written a detailed and fascinating book that explains how the highest court in the United States works, who gets to serve on it, which cases have had the greatest impact on the country, and why the US justice system is so vital to democracy.

". . . explains how the highest court in the United States works, who gets to serve on it, which cases have had the greatest impact on the country, and why the US justice system is [aligned with] democracy"--Provided by publisher.

Shares clear and concise explanations of how Congress works, offering examples of important historical events and fun facts, from the McCarthy persecutions to the Senate's special candy desk.

Shares clear and concise explanations of how Congress works, offering examples of important historical events and fun facts, from the McCarthy persecutions to the Senate's special candy desk.

With her first Christmas approaching, Scout tries to help her family prepare for the holiday, with mixed results.

"A report on the disruption of the news media over the last decade, focusing on two legacy, (The New York Times and The Washington Post) and two upstart, (BussFeed and VICE), companies as the go through a revolution in technology, economics, standards, commitment, and endurance"--Adapted from dust jacket.

Participating in a parade with other puppies, Scout hopes to win one of the most important ribbons of the day and imagines herself as the best behaved, most beautiful and friendliest puppy until the ribbon she actually receives proves to be both surprising and amusing.

Scout, a rambunctious puppy, proves overeager to make friends on her first visit to the park but learns, over time, how to get along well with the other dogs there.

"Chronicles the author's first year with her Golden Retriever, Scout, based on her blog of the same name from The New York Times"--Provided by publisher.