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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Hillary Clinton Hillary Clinton Sally Lee "Simple text and photographs describe the life of Hillary Clinton"--Provided by publisher. OL15587447W
Known and Unknown Known and Unknown Donald Rumsfeld Donald Rumsfeld tells the story of his career serving as a Congressman, and working for several Presidents in different capacities including two stints as Secretary of Defense. He describes Rumsf… OL15670836W
Confederate Cabinet Departments and Secretaries Confederate Cabinet Departments and Secretaries Dennis L. Peterson Thousands of books have been written covering every aspect of the Civil War. Yet scant attention has been given to the civilian government of the Confederacy. The most recent book on the subject was … OL17365865W
From exile to Washington From exile to Washington W. Michael Blumenthal "Born in Weimar Germany, W. Michael Blumenthal grew up during the ascent of the Third Reich. He and his family fled from the Nazis to the other side of the world--first to Shanghai, then to America. … OL17660200W
lo rgyus kyi gsang ba/don dam par bod btsan po'i rgyal rabs mjug sdud mkhan de su red dam lo rgyus kyi gsang ba/don dam par bod btsan po'i rgyal rabs mjug sdud mkhan de su red dam ʼJigs-med Gyi-liṅ A history of Tibetan emperial period, some remarks by Gyiling Jikme. OL18152977W
Madam Secretary Madam Secretary Jeremy Byman Focuses on the career of the former United States ambassador to the United Nations who became the first woman to serve as Secretary of State. OL1815354W
Colin Powell Colin Powell Wil Mara Presents a brief overview of the life of the first African American Secretary of State. OL1853997W
Unlikeable Unlikeable Klein, Edward Presents a critical assessment of Hillary Clinton to consider why she may not be a popular choice for the American presidency. OL20008117W
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
Stephen Russell Mallory Stephen Russell Mallory Rodman L. Underwood "This biography of Stephen Russell Mallory chronicles his formative years in Key West, his decades of public service, and his declining days. It discusses his career in the United States Senate. The … OL23935200W
Haig Haig Roger Morris,Roger Morris This is the story of an ascent to power, with no pretense to complete biography. My purpose is to draw an informed, thoughtful portrait of the relatively unknown man who became Secretary of State in … OL2422655W
Colin Powell Colin Powell Reggie Finlayson A biography covering the childhood and military and political careers of General Colin Powell. OL2750836W
Madam Secretary Madam Secretary Madeleine Korbel Albright Mémoires de M. Albright, responsable de la politique étrangère des Etats-Unis sous la présidence de Bill Clinton de 1997 à 2001, et qui fut précédemment représentante permanente des Etats-Unis aux Na… OL276829W
By his own rules By his own rules Bradley Graham A penetrating political biography of the controversial Defense Secretary, by a longtime military affairs correspondent for the Washington Post. Once considered among the best and brightest of his gen… OL8961410W