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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
Reagan's journey Reagan's journey Margot Morrell Presents a revealing examination of the keys to the 40th President's success, explaining how career setbacks in five different professions motivated him to renew his efforts and move forward. OL15988628W
Can't is not an option Can't is not an option Nikki Haley A rising star in the Republican Party shares her inspirational memoir of family, hope, and the power of the American Dream. Decades before their daughter surprised the nation by becoming governor of … OL16215738W
Robert Morris Robert Morris Charles Rappleye In this biography, the acclaimed author of Sons of Providence, winner of the 2007 George Washington Book Prize, recovers an immensely important part of the founding drama of the country in the story … OL16631041W
Harold E. Stassen Harold E. Stassen Alec Kirby "In 1938 Harold E. Stassen was elected governor of Minnesota. He went on to a distinguished career as a key political figure of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. He is most known as being a perennial candi… OL17722137W
Communication and Midterm Elections Communication and Midterm Elections Dan Schill,John Allen Hendricks This book offers a comprehensive examination of midterm elections from the lens of communications and media coverage. Using a wide variety of methods, this contributed volume covers the differences, … OL17763649W
Riding into the sunrise Riding into the sunrise Mitchell B. Pearlstein "Riding into the Sunrise is more than a conventional biography of a good man. It s also more than a conventional review of Al Quie s political victories and defeats over three decades in elected offi… OL17885127W
Stassen again Stassen again Steven Werle "In ten unsuccessful runs at the U.S. presidency, Harold E. Stassen became infamous as a perennial candidate. But his lifetime of achievements--as Minnesota's 'boy governor,' as a war hero, as a foun… OL17896936W
A Mormon in the White House? A Mormon in the White House? Hugh Hewitt Radio host and blogger Hugh Hewitt sets out to explain Republican Gov. Mitt Romney, his unusual faith story, and the importance of that debate in a headline-making and election-shaping opening shot i… OL1849628W
Ross Sterling, Texan Ross Sterling, Texan Ross S. Sterling,Ed Kilman ix, 270 pages : 24 cm OL18623119W
Total Recall Total Recall Simon & Schuster Inc,Simon & Schuster Inc,Simon & Schuster Inc,Simon & Schuster Inc,Arnold Schwarzenegger Born in the small city of Thai, Austria in 1947, Arnold Schwarzenegger moved to Los Angeles at the age of twenty-one. Within ten years, he was a millionaire businessman. After twenty years, he was th… OL19907427W
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
Suspected of independence Suspected of independence McKean, David (Director of policy planning) The last signatory to the Declaration of Independence was one of the earliest to sign up for the Revolution: Thomas McKean lived a radical, boisterous, politically intriguing life and was one of the … OL20030681W
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
Two paths Two paths John Kasich "When Ohio governor John Kasich ran for president, his powerful message of hope and togetherness struck a chord with American voters. In [this book], he carries that message forward by reflecting on… OL20058583W
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
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
Ronnie And Nancy Ronnie And Nancy Bob Colacello Six years in the making--with unprecedented access to Nancy Reagan and the couple's closest friends--here is the first volume in the definitive portrait of the remarkable, career-building partnership… OL4804265W
Between Worlds Between Worlds Bill Richardson A rising star of the Democratic Party tells the fascinating story of the ways his multicultural heritage and political education have shaped his dreams for America and given him vital lessons in the … OL5230762W
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