officials and employees

"A vision of climate change unlike any ever imagined. Kim Stanley Robinson . . . he once again turns his eye to themes of climate change, technology, politics, and the human behaviors that drive these forces. But his setting is not a desolate, post-apocalyptic world--rather, he imagines a more hopeful future, one where humanity has managed to overcome our challenges and thrive"--Provided by publisher.

Documents the life and career of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, describing her childhood, family, and education, and the important cases that helped shape her identity as a fierce advocate for equality and human and constitutional rights. Include archival black-and-white photographs.

"A chapter book biography of Justice Sonia Sotomayor"--.

The author shares her life excelling in math as a young girl and her eventual career as a NASA mathematician. Explores her work on the Apollo 11 mission.

"The story of how one woman's long love affair with New York's Central Park led her to a job in which she was able to organize the rescue of the park from its serious decline in the 1970s, returning it to the beautiful place of recreational opportunity and spiritual sustenance it is today. Interwoven into her own story is a comprehensive history of Central Park: its design and construction as a scenic masterpiece; the alterations of each succeeding era; the addition of numerous facilities for sports and play; and finally the 'anything goes phase' of the 1960s and 70s, which was often fun but almost destroyed the park. The two narratives continue to entwine as she finds a job in the administration of Central Park, founds the Central Park Conservancy, and transforms both the park and herself"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of CIA chief, James Angleton, and how this hidden chapter of history shaped America's national destiny.

"FBI Agent Atlee Pine's search for her sister Mercy clashes with military investigator John Puller's high-stakes case, leading them both deep into a global conspiracy -- from which neither of them will escape unscathed"--provided by publisher.

Ten years after leaving her hometown to escape a serial killer, Sasha Keaton returns to help run her family's inn, but when women start disappearing and disturbing calling cards are left for Sasha, FBI agent Cole Landis steps in to protect her.

"Describes the career of Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, including her work with for gender equality, her time with the ACLU, and her law career. Includes a "Topic Spotlight" special feature and fun facts"--.