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Sam Houston
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Jean Lee Latham |
A brief account of Sam Houston who served as a Congressman and Governor of Tennessee before his association with Texas began. |
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The spy who tried to stop a war
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Marcia Mitchell |
"Tells the story of a young British secret service officer, Katharine Gun, and her courageous decision to expose an illegal US-UK operation -- a covert plot to influence the UN vote that would have a… |
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Promises to keep
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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 … |
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The governor
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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… |
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Ted Kennedy
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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… |
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True Compass
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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… |
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Henry M. Teller
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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… |
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Barack Obama
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Stephen Feinstein |
"An elementary biography of United States senator from Illinois Barack Obama; discusses his childhood, ethnic background, family, and career in politics"--Provided by publisher. |
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Robert Kennedy and his times
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Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. |
A biography of the Senator who was assassinated in 1968, stressing the public and personal forces and events that shaped his life. |
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You are the senator
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Nathan Aaseng |
Examines eight historic decisions of the United States Senate: Prohibition, the Social Security Act, the Taft-Hartley Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, direct election of the president, the War Powe… |
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Accidental Ambition
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Rhett Devane |
A new fiction political thriller co-written by recognized Southern novelist Rhett DeVane and former Florida Senator Robert W. McKnight, both of whom are experienced authors. "Accidental Ambition" is… |
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The good fight
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Mark Warren,Harry Reid |
We all know them: politicians' books that read as ifthey've been cobbled together from old speeches. TheGood Fight is as far from that as it is possible to get.In a voice that is flinty, real, and pa… |
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Her way
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Jeff Gerth |
She is one of the most influential and recognizable figures in our country, and perhaps the single most divisive individual in our political landscape. Now, as she make her historic run for the presi… |
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President Obama
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Callie Shell |
With this illustrated book containing original reporting and analysis and showcasing the unrivaled, intimate behind-the-scenes photography of campaign photographer Callie Shell, Time Magazine marks t… |
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The U.S. Senate
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Mari C. Schuh |
"Simple text and full-color photographs provide a brief introduction to the U.S. Senate"-- |
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An American son
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Marco Rubio |
Few politicians have risen to national prominence as quickly as Marco Rubio. Here is the full story of his unlikely journey. Florida Senator Marco Rubio electrified the 2012 Republican National Conv… |
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Citizen McCain
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Elizabeth A. Drew |
"The most original, the most sought-after politician in America today Senator John McCain is at the forefront of a large movement - people who are dissatisfied with the way politics is conducted in t… |
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Sam Houston
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Clifford Hopewell |
Clifford Hopewell's biography is an in-depth study of Houston, probing into areas other biographers have overlooked and taking advantage of new material that has come to light in recent years. Other … |
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Sammy's hill
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Kristin Gore |
A mildly hypochondriac but sweet young senatorial aide takes everything mean old Washington can throw at her while giving her all to a possible national program to lower prescription costs for senior… |
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Tour of duty
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Douglas Brinkley |
Covering more than four decades, Tour of Duty is the definitive account of John Kerry's journey from war to peace. Written by acclaimed historian Douglas Brinkley, this is the first full-scale, intim… |
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