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Adieu Dubya Adieu Dubya Timothy McGettigan Was George W. Bush really the “worst president ever”? Immediately following his departure from office, historians ranked Dubya as the 36th best (or seventh from the worst) president in US history. Th… OL14863325W
Power play Power play James P. Pfiffner "Analyzes the Bush presidency's efforts to expand executive power, putting them into constitutional and historical perspective. Explores the evolution of Anglo-American thinking about executive power… OL15074400W
Interventions Interventions Noam Chomsky At a time when the United States exacts a greater and greater power over the rest of the world, America's leading voice of dissent needs to be heard more than ever. In over thirty timely, accessible … OL15170652W
George W. Bush and China George W. Bush and China Chi Wang "This study analyzes the United States policies regarding China during the administration of President George W. Bush. Chi Wang examines the relationship between the United States and China from its … OL15451465W
It's still the economy, stupid It's still the economy, stupid Paul Begala Explains how the strong economy of the Clinton era has been eroded by George W. Bush's economic policies, resulting in a rise in unemployment and billions of dollars of investment losses. OL15843554W
With God on their side With God on their side Esther Kaplan An evaluation of the influence of the Christian right on the current administration, discussing the direction of Christian fundamentalism as it is shaping today's political arena, in the areas of sex… OL16028833W
The war within The war within Bob Woodward Bob Woodward's fourth book about the Bush presidency at war declassifies the secrets of America's political and military involvement in Iraq. Woodward once again pulls back the curtain on Washington … OL16063732W
George W. Bush George W. Bush Sally Lee "Simple text and full-color photographs describe the life of George W. Bush"--Provided by publisher. OL16361982W
Blair Bush And Iraq Blair Bush And Iraq Andrew Langley Why did George W. Bush and Tony Blair decide their countries should invade Iraq in 2003? What choices did they have, what support and advice did they receive, and how have their decisions affected th… OL17521308W
Sisters first Sisters first Jenna Bush Hager Born into a political dynasty, Jenna and Barbara Bush grew up in the public eye. As small children, they watched their grandfather become president; just twelve years later they stood by their father… OL19716746W
Power play Power play James P. Pfiffner "Analyzes the Bush presidency's efforts to expand executive power, putting them into constitutional and historical perspective. Explores the evolution of Anglo-American thinking about executive power… OL19895951W
Spoken from the heart Spoken from the heart Laura Welch Bush In a candid memoir, the former First Lady discusses the frantic and fearful months after September 11th, her trip to Afghanistan, her advocacy on behalf of women in oppressed countries, her love of l… OL19943927W
American theocracy American theocracy Kevin P. Phillips Former Republican strategist Phillips takes an uncompromising view of the political coalition, led by radical religion, that is driving America to the brink of disaster. From Ancient Rome to the Brit… OL1998299W
Return to sender Return to sender Ralph Nader "In letters addressed to Presidents George Bush and Barack Obama, Ralph Nader provides incisive critiques of more than a decade of American policy decision and indecision. Each letter offers frank ad… OL19998880W
Bush oops Bush oops Hal Buell "Here are 110 hysterical photos of George W. Bush & Co., exposed by cameras that never blink"--Page 4 of cover. OL20550741W
Truth and Consequences Truth and Consequences Keith Olbermann Short, sharp, and oftentimes shocking, Keith Olbermann's "Special Comments" have made his nightly MSNBC program, Countdown with Keith Olbermann, must-see viewing--and the fastest-growing news show on… OL2868926W
War of necessity - War of choice War of necessity - War of choice Richard N. Haass This book analyzes and compares the two US-led wars in Iraq 1991 and 2003 from the perspective of the author inside both administrations in charge at the time. OL442355W
The assault on reason The assault on reason Al Gore,Albert Gore La verdad, y la razón como modo de llegar a ella, son dos elementos fundamentales para la salud de una democracia. Sin embargo, la política contemporánea parece seguir un camino prácticamente opuesto… OL521199W
Misunderestimated Misunderestimated Bill Sammon "They misunderestimated me," George W. Bush famously remarked on the eve of his historic presidency. Fractured syntax aside, Bush was right: his detractors misunderstood his appeal to the American pu… OL5728393W
Bushwhacked Bushwhacked Molly Ivins From Molly Ivins and Lou Dubose, authors of Shrub, Bushwhacked is a hilarious, no-holds-barred look at George W. Bush and his administration, and an essential book for understanding the full, destruc… OL730726W
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