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61) The First ladies
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English
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"A novel about the extraordinary partnership between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune--an unlikely friendship that changed the world, from the New York Times bestselling authors of the Good Morning America Book Club pick The Personal Librarian. The daughter of formerly enslaved parents, Mary McLeod Bethune refuses to back down as white supremacists attempt to thwart her work. She marches on as an activist...
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English
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"An intimate and insightful biography of Betty Ford, the groundbreaking, candid, and resilient First Lady and wife of President Gerald Ford, from the #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Five Presidents and Mrs. Kennedy and Me. Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer is the inspiring story of an ordinary Midwestern girl thrust onto the world stage and into the White House under extraordinary circumstances. Setting a precedent...
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Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
A philosopher and a lawyer-economist examine the challenges of the last third of life. They write about friendship, sex, retirement communities, inheritance, poverty, and the depiction of aging women in films. These essays, or conversations, will help readers of all ages think about how to age well, or at least thoughtfully, and how to interact with older family members and friends.
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Mitch Rapp novels volume 20
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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"Mitch Rapp has worked for a number of presidents over his career, but Anthony Cook is unlike any he's encountered before. Cunning and autocratic, he feels no loyalty to America's institutions and is distrustful of the influence Rapp and CIA director Irene Kennedy have in Washington. Meanwhile, when Kennedy discovers evidence of a mole scouring the Agencys database for sensitive information on Nicholas Ward, the worlds first trillionaire, she convinces...
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English
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With this revelatory and painstakingly researched book, Martha Washington, the invisible woman of American history, at last gets the biography she deserves. In place of the domestic frump of popular imagination, Patricia Brady resurrects the wealthy, attractive, and vivacious young widow who captivated the youthful George Washington. Here are the able landowner, the indomitable patriot (who faithfully joined her husband each winter at Valley Forge),...
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Publisher
White House Historical Association
Pub. Date
c2013
Edition
13th ed.
Language
English
Description
"This special edition was produced to accompany C-SPAN's First Ladies: Influence and Image, an original series exploring America's first ladies, their lives, the times in which they lived, and their effect on the country. The book not only provides a special perspective on national life, but also offers a considered insight into the lives of notable women. The first ladies are brought to life with portraits drawn from the White House collection, as...
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Publisher
Little A
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Drawing on anecdotes, personal memories and impressions from friends and critics alikeincluding cabinet secretaries, speechwriters, legal advisers and campaign strategistsa candid oral history of the Obama administration brings to life the behind-the-scenes story of a historic presidency.
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Publisher
Workman Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"In The Presidents Decoded: A Guide to the Leaders Who Shaped Our Nation, author Katie Kennedy presents the 45 people who have held the role of President of the United States. From George Washington to Joe Biden, each leader's time in office is broken down and explained through primary sources--documents, letters, policies, and diaries--that show the what, how and why of our leaders' thoughts, decisions and policies. Familiar documents like the preamble...
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Series
Publisher
Atlas Books/HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
c2005
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
Description
An analysis of the third president's politics and contributions in light of the development of the United States discusses the impact of the Enlightenment era, the French Revolution, and Jefferson's versatility as a public speaker and writer.
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
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English
Description
An intimate portrait of the thirty-ninth president draws on fresh archival material to trace Jimmy Carter's improbable rise from a humble peanut farmer and complex man of faith to an American president and Nobel Prize-winning humanitarian.
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English
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Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump are the self-styled Prince and Princess of America. Their swift, gilded rise to extraordinary power in Donald Trumps White House is unprecedented and dangerous. In Kushner, Inc. , investigative journalist Vicky Ward digs beneath the myth the couple has created, depicting themselves as the voices of reason in an otherwise crazy presidency, and reveals that Jared and Ivanka are not just the President's chief enablers:...
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Publisher
Hachette Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First Edition.
Language
English
Description
The extraordinary partnership of Barack Obama and Joe Biden is unique in American history. The two men, their characters and styles sharply contrasting, formed a dynamic working relationship that evolved into a profound friendship.
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Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"How do some people avoid the slowing down, deteriorating, and weakening that plagues many of their peers decades earlier? Are they just lucky? Or do they know something the rest of us don't? Is it possible to grow older without getting sicker? What if you could look and feel fifty through your eighties and nineties? Founder of the Institute for Aging Research at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and one of the leading pioneers of longevity...
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Publisher
Alpha Books
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
"Building up the body's immune system is critical for fighting viruses as well as overcoming chronic illness. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Boosting Your Immunity provides the easiest ways to strengthen natural defenses through diet, supplements, and healthy habits. Readers will discover what foods to eat in order to fortify their defenses, as well as how to navigate the complex world of vitamins and natural supplements. With information on the...
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Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"An essential guide to harnessing the power of plants and enjoying the benefits of a plant-forward diet, by Ian K. Smith, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Clean & Lean. For dieters who want to utilize the benefits of fruits, vegetables, and complex carbs-without eliminating the meat, dairy, fish, and fats they love-Dr. Ian K. Smith's new book Plant Power delivers the most flavorful and favorable plant-based foods to their plates. In a detailed...
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