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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
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
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
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
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
Barack Obama Barack Obama 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. OL15053677W
Robert Kennedy and his times Robert Kennedy and his times 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. OL15123199W
Accidental Ambition Accidental Ambition 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… OL15673478W
Her way Her way 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… OL16027361W
President Obama President Obama 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… OL16070439W
The U.S. Senate The U.S. Senate Mari C. Schuh "Simple text and full-color photographs provide a brief introduction to the U.S. Senate"-- OL16505890W
The Senate's Civil War The Senate's Civil War Nancy Erickson "The United States Senate played a crucial role during the Civil War. Although the history of the war is often told from the perspective of President Abraham Lincoln and his military commanders, the … OL16530072W
Stephen A. Douglas and Antebellum democracy Stephen A. Douglas and Antebellum democracy Martin H. Quitt "This thematic biography demonstrates how Stephen Douglas's path from a conflicted youth in Vermont to dim prospects in New York to overnight stardom in Illinois led to his identification with the De… OL16599662W
An American son An American son 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… OL16607692W
James Z. George James Z. George Timothy B. Smith, Ph.D. “When the Mississippi school boy is asked who is called the ‘Great Commoner’ of public life in his State,” wrote Mississippi’s premier historian Dunbar Rowland in 1901, “he will unhesitatingly answer… OL16668689W
Sam Houston Sam Houston 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 … OL16810429W
Off the sidelines Off the sidelines Kirsten Gillibrand "Fourteen years before Kirsten Gillibrand succeeded Hillary Rodham Clinton as senator from New York, she heard her future mentor say these life-changing words: 'Decisions are being made every day in … OL18022212W
Tour of duty Tour of duty 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… OL1826061W
Young Bob Young Bob Patrick J. Maney "Any list of best United States Senators would have to include "Young Bob" La Follette, whose career spanned the tumultuous years from Coolidge prosperity, through the Great Depression and World War … OL1867626W
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