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Davy Crockett
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William R. Sanford |
Relates the true story of Davy Crockett, one of the Old West's outstanding hunters, frontiersmen, and legislators. |
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Barbara Jordan
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Rose Blue |
Examines the life and career of the black woman from Texas who became a prominent political figure. |
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Our Revolution
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Bernie Sanders |
"When Bernie Sanders began his race for the presidency, it was considered by the political establishment and the media to be a "fringe" campaign, something not to be taken seriously. After all, he wa… |
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Davy Crockett
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Kathy Feeney |
A brief biography of the frontiersman and statesman from Tennessee who died at the Alamo. |
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Outsider in the White House
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Bernard Sanders |
As Bernie Sanders continues to cement his reputation as hero to the progressive left with his run for the Democratic nomination for president in 2016, this expanded and updated edition of his 1997 po… |
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Making the most of your life!
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Bud Shuster |
"Making the Most of Your Life! A Love Letter to My Grandchildren describes how Bud Shuster rose from the bleakest of times to become a successful computer industry entrepreneur, United States Congres… |
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Davy Crockett
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Tom Townsend |
Follows the life of the renowned pioneer, with an emphasis on his experiences on the American frontier in the early nineteenth century. |
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Davy Crockett
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Laurence Santrey |
Profiles the childhood of Davy Crockett, pioneer and patriot. |
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Barbara Jordan, the great lady from Texas
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Naurice Roberts |
A biography of the Texas lawyer and teacher who, among other achievements, served three terms in the House of Representatives, the first black woman ever to be elected to that office from the South. |
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David Crockett, the man behind the myth
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James Wakefield Burke |
LIfe of Crockett, Tennessee woodsman, hunter, scout, colonel, judge, and congressman; clears up common misconceptions about accomplishments. |
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Davy Crockett
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J. T. Moriarty |
Surveys the life of the American frontiersman who became a member of Congress and died trying to defend the Alamo. |
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Capitol men
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Philip Dray |
Pulitzer Prize finalist Philip Dray shines a light on a little known group of men: the nation's first black members of Congress. These men played a critical role in pushing for much-needed reforms in… |
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Joseph W. Byrns of Tennessee
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Ann B. Irish |
"During a congressional career that lasted nearly three decades, Joseph W. Byrns (1869-1936) exercised significant influence in Washington. He served as chairman of both the Democratic Congressional … |
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