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Author
Publisher
Scribner
Language
English
Description
In a candid memoir, the former first lady discusses the frantic and fearful months after September 11th, her trip to Afghanistan, her advocacy on behalf of women in oppressed countries, her love of libraries, and what really happens in the White House.
6) First family
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 20
Language
English
Description
Summoned by First Lady Jane Cox to rescue her niece from kidnappers, investigators Sean King and Michelle Maxwell are pushed to the limit in a search that is hampered by the highest levels of government security and Michelle's personal demons.
Author
Language
English
Description
"In the stirring, highly anticipated first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free world, describing in strikingly personal detail both his political education and the landmark moments of the first term of his historic presidency--a time of dramatic transformation and turmoil"--
Author
Publisher
Oxford Univ
Pub. Date
1993
Physical Desc
304 p. : ill., ports. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
An alphabetical listing and explanation of terms relating to the Presidency, including the presidents and vice-presidents, the White House, presidential history, powers, policymaking, agencies, theories, advisors, accountability, and elections.
10) Jimmy Carter
Author
Publisher
Chelsea House
Pub. Date
1989
Language
English
Formats
Description
Presents the life and political career of the thirty-ninth president of the United States.
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
c2008
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
558 p. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
When her husband is elected president of the United States, Alice Blackwell finds her new life as first lady increasingly tumultuous as she reflects on the privileges and difficulties of her position as her private beliefs conflict with her public responsibilities.
14) Eleanor
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Prizewinning bestselling author David Michaelis presents a breakthrough portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt, America's longest-serving First Lady, an avatar of democracy whose ever-expanding agency as diplomat, activist, and humanitarian made her one of the world's most widely admired and influential women.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
xiv, 206 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
A portrait of Laura Bush discusses her youth in a segregated and traditional West Texas town, the tragedy that changed her life, her courtship and marriage to George W. Bush, and her roles as wife, mother, and public figure.
16) First ladies
Author
Language
English
Description
A detailed look at twenty-three president's wives offers a perspective on their difficult roles and important contributions and includes interviews with the surviving first ladies of the present day
18) Put a lid on it
Author
Publisher
Mysterious Press
Pub. Date
2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 10
Physical Desc
p. cm.
Language
English
Description
While awaiting trial for a federal crime, Meehan, a career thief, is approached by a representative from the president's re-election campaign, who offers to have all charges against him dropped if he will steal a compromising video tape.