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Is there a woman in the House-- or Senate? Is there a woman in the House-- or Senate? Bryna J. Fireside Biographies of ten pathbreaking women who have served in Congress: Jeannette Rankin, Margaret Chase Smith, Shirley Chisholm, Bella Abzug, Barbara Jordan, Millicent Fenwick, Geraldine Ferraro, Nancy K… OL106514W
Barbara Jordan Barbara Jordan Ann Fears Crawford Traces the life of this African American woman who was a respected lawyer, politician, teacher, and spokesperson for democracy. OL108116W
Phineas Redux Phineas Redux Anthony Trollope *The Palliser Novels*, book 4: *Phineas Redux* OL109870W
Sam Houston Sam Houston Jean Lee Latham A brief account of Sam Houston who served as a Congressman and Governor of Tennessee before his association with Texas began. OL1153382W
Congress and its members Congress and its members Roger H. Davidson,Frances E. Lee,Walter J. Oleszek,Roger H Davidson xxv, 479 pages, I35 ; 24 cm OL11581166W
Promises to keep Promises to keep Joseph R. Biden,Joseph R Biden "Nearly forty years after I first got involved, I remain captivated by the possibilities of politics and public service. In fact, I believe that my chosen profession is a noble calling. That's why I … OL12097110W
Politics in the blood Politics in the blood Paul Davey "Biography of three generations of the one family (Hubert, Doug and Larry Anthony), all of whom for over some 70 years held the Federal seat of Richmond in NSW for the National Party. Note that the h… OL12192659W
Le Bestiaire de Jean Julien, ou, Les Inimitiés d'un juge sous le Directoire et le Consulat présenta… Le Bestiaire de Jean Julien, ou, Les Inimitiés d'un juge sous le Directoire et le Consulat présenta… Léonce Peyrègne Histoire, biographies. OL13277004W
Renegade Renegade Richard Wolffe Before the White House and Air Force One, before the TV ads and the enormous rallies, there was the real Barack Obama: a man wrestling with the momentous decision to run for the presidency, feeling t… OL13815959W
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
John Glenn John Glenn Michael Burgan Profiles John Glenn, the first American to orbit the earth, featuring his childhood and youth in Ohio, his military career, political life, and return to space in 1998. OL14576W
Andrew Young, man with a mission Andrew Young, man with a mission James Haskins An account of the life of Andrew Young, including his activities as a clergyman, civil rights worker, legislator, and United States Ambassador to the United Nations. OL14865364W
Ted Kennedy Ted Kennedy Klein, Edward In the most inspiring speech of his career, Ted Kennedy once vowed: "For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall ne… OL14911167W
Dead soul Dead soul James D. Doss When tribal chairman Oscar Sweetwater asks Charlie Moon to look into the murder of a fellow Ute, Billy Smoke, Charlie agrees, but he doesn't expect to find anything. After all, Billy's boss, U.S. Sen… OL14926239W
True Compass True Compass Edward M. Kennedy,Edward M. Kennedy In this landmark autobiography, five years in the making, Senator Edward M. Kennedy tells his extraordinary personal story--of his legendary family, politics, and fifty years at the center of nationa… OL14960120W
Henry M. Teller Henry M. Teller Duane A. Smith "Serving longer in the U.S. Senate than any other Coloradan, Henry M. Teller was one of the Centennial State's greatest statesmen and political leaders. Now Duane A. Smith, author of Horace Tabor: Hi… OL15024398W
Davy Crockett Davy Crockett Larry Dane Brimner Describes the life and adventures of Davy Crockett, the famous frontier settler, congressman, and legendary tall tale hero. OL15037536W
Sam Houston Sam Houston Lisa Trumbauer Simple text and photographs introduce the life of Sam Houston, who served as governor of Texas after helping fight for the region's independence from Mexico. OL15039304W
The Bridge The Bridge David Remnick No story has been more central to America's history this century than the rise of Barack Obama, and until now, no journalist or historian has written a book thatfully investigates the circumstances a… OL15086200W
True believers True believers Doug Richardson Senator Will Sullivan and his wife Gwen are a golden couple—brilliant, beautiful,charismatic, and powerful, facing a glorious future few Americans will ever know. Only one important piece is missing … OL15792397W
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