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George W. Bush George W. Bush John F. Wukovits Profiles the life of the Texas governor, including his childhood, education, involvement in the military, personal life, business and outside interests, and campaign for the 2000 Republican president… OL12658W
The governor The governor Rod R. Blagojevich In his long-awaited and controversial book, former Illinois Governor, Rod Blagojevich finally details, for the first time ever, the story of the political scandal that continues to rock the nation. T… OL13854661W
United States gubernatorial elections, 1861-1911 United States gubernatorial elections, 1861-1911 Michael J. Dubin "A definitive volume on the election of United States governors during the Civil War, Reconstruction, and Industrialization periods, this book provides election results of the gubernatorial races fro… OL15537035W
Being a governor Being a governor Sarah De Capua Describes the role of a state governor, who is qualified to become governor, how one becomes governor, and how a typical day in the life of a governor might unfold. OL16039032W
Christmas in Plains Christmas in Plains Jimmy Carter In a sequel to An Hour Before Daylight, the former president continues his account of his early boyhood years, recalling with fondness the Christmas holidays of his youth and later years and recreati… OL17723966W
Stonebrook cottage Stonebrook cottage Carla Neggers When her mentor, Connecticut governor Mike Parisi, is murdered, Texas defense attorney Kara Galway must return to Connecticut and delve into a dangerous world of political corruption to catch a kille… OL17826658W
John Hancock John Hancock Candice F. Ransom Learn about the man who was elected as the governor of Massachusetts eleven times. As one of the richest men of time, John used his fortune to help finance the Revolutionary War. OL18436808W
Diary of a kidnapped Colombian governor Diary of a kidnapped Colombian governor Guillermo Gaviria Correa "Guillermo Gaviria Correa was governor of Colombia's state of Antiochia until he was taken hostage in 2002 and killed in 2003. This is his diary recording daily events and thoughts on nonviolence whi… OL18711624W
Forgetting to be afraid Forgetting to be afraid Wendy Davis A deeply personal memoir by the 2014 Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate traces her upbringing by a single-mom high school dropout, her early divorce, her Harvard Law School education and the ea… OL19982605W
Apostle of Union Apostle of Union Matthew Mason Known today as "the other speaker at Gettysburg," Edward Everett had a distinguished and illustrative career at every level of American politics from the 1820s through the Civil War. In this new biog… OL20040761W
Pontius Pilate Pontius Pilate Aldo Schiavone 238 pages ; 22 cm OL20050073W
Alabama Governors Alabama Governors Samuel Webb "The story of Alabama's governors has been often bizarre, occasionally inspiring, but never dull. Several of the state's early governors fought duels; one killed his wife's lover. A Reconstruction er… OL219900W
Cup of Gold Cup of Gold John Steinbeck A STANDOUT in the Steinbeck canon, Cup of Gold is edgy and adventurous, brash and distrustful of society, and sure to add a new dimension to the common perception of this all-American writer. Steinbe… OL23187W
Ruthless Ambition Ruthless Ambition Louis Michael Manzo In this searing tell-all, former New Jersey State Assemblyman Louis Manzo recounts an extraordinary tale of political ruthlessness, corruption, and greed while also telling the story of being caught … OL24160903W
Up in smoke Up in smoke Charlene Weir "Once burned ... Governor Jack Garrett is seeking is his party's candidacy for the upcoming presidential election and has come to Hampstead, Kansas, to kick off his campaign with a homecoming rally. … OL24210656W
What does a governor do? What does a governor do? Melissa Blackwell Burke Briefly outlines how a governor is elected, and what he or she does while on the job. OL24307761W
Leonard Calvert and the Maryland adventure Leonard Calvert and the Maryland adventure Ann Jensen Focuses on the life of Leonard Calvert, the son of first Lord Baltimore and the younger brother of second Lord Baltimore, the founder of Maryland. OL2724832W
An Extraordanary Atlantic Life An Extraordanary Atlantic Life Gilbert C. Din "Although not widely known in Louisiana, Sebastián Calvo de la Puerta was an interim governor for two years (1799-1801), during an era that most historians have ignored. He came from a Spanish family… OL32698550W
Bombast and broadsides Bombast and broadsides Robin F. A. Fabel "Through research in Cardiff, Edinburgh, Kew, London, Philadelphia, and Washington in largely unpublished manuscripts, together with the use of secondary sources, the author has been able to present … OL5258280W
Sam Houston Sam Houston Judy Alter A biography of Sam Houston who served as a Congressman and Governor of Tennessee before his association with Texas began. OL550629W
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