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41 41 George W. Bush George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States, has authored a personal biography of his father, George H. W. Bush, the 41st President. Forty-three men have served as President of the United… OL17093021W
The China Diary of George H. W. Bush The China Diary of George H. W. Bush George Bush Available in print for the first time, this day-by-day diary of George H.W. Bush's life in China opens a fascinating window into one of the most formative periods of his career. As head of the United… OL17093193W
Destiny and power Destiny and power Jon Meacham He was the last of a kind, and his rise, his fall, and his rebirth in the twilight of his life offers a window on a great deal of American history.' Meacham creates an intimate and detailed life stor… OL17311144W
Being Poppy Being Poppy Richard Ben Cramer Drawn from the pages of the author's widely respected book What it takes, this newly edited portrait traces how seminal moments in President Bush's life formed his character and foretold his legacy. OL17897083W
Presidential decisions for war Presidential decisions for war Gary R. Hess "In 1950, Americans expected that the United States would wage another major war in the near future. Instead, over the course of the next half-century, they fought limited wars against minor powers: … OL1946614W
When the world seemed new When the world seemed new Jeffrey A. Engel "Based on unprecedented access to previously classified documents and dozens of interviews with key policymakers, here is the untold story of how George H. W. Bush faced a critical turning point of h… OL19725976W
All the best, George Bush All the best, George Bush George Bush A personal, revealing portrait of former President Bush, told through the letters, journal entries and memoranda he wrote from his days in the Navy to his presidential term and beyond. OL19966240W
41 41 George W. Bush The 43rd president offers an intimate biography of his father, who went from being a World War II fighter pilot, to become the director of the CIA, vice president under Ronald Reagan, and President o… OL19989883W
The quiet man The quiet man John H. Sununu George H. W. Bush is much too modest to brag about what he accomplished as the 41st President of the United States. As a result, the conventional wisdom about his presidency misses many of his greate… OL20005164W
George Bush George Bush William E. Pemberton A biography of the forty-first president of the United States, with emphasis on his background and life in politics. OL2639030W
Millie's book Millie's book Barbara Bush The adventures of White House dog, Millie Bush. OL3475728W
George Bush George Bush Marianna Wertz,Webster Griffin Tarpley viii, 659 p. : 22 cm OL4140080W
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
My Father, My President My Father, My President Doro Bush Koch When George H. W. Bush asked Doro to write this memoir, she contacted hundreds of his friends and associates; conducted scores of interviews with dignitaries including Bill Clinton, Mikhail Gorbachev… OL8135753W