governors

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A complicated man

the life of Bill Clinton as told by those who know him
Examines the life of Bill Clinton through 150 chronologically and topically arranged interviews with friends, colleagues, and rivals of the former president, including Bob Dole, James Carville, and Tom Brokaw.
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Sarah

how a hockey mom turned Alaska's political establishment upside down
A biography of Alaska's first elected female governor, Sarah Palin, and describes her childhood, her family life, and highlights her political career, which began in the early 1990s.
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Piety & power

Mike Pence and the taking of the White House
2019
LoBianco offers a revealing portrait of Mike Pence, the devout Christian who shocked many of his closest followers when he joined the campaign and became one of the strongest champions of Donald Trump. He also explores the rumors surrounding the Vice President's ambitions to succeed and even "overthrow" Trump. From unearthing anecdotes about Pence's faith, his marriage to Karen Pence, his obsequious relationship with Trump, his deeply buried personality, and his presidential aspirations and plans for America's future, LoBianco sheds light on this ambitious Midwestern politician, his past, and his possible future.
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Mitt Romney

an inside look at the man and his politics
2012
Examines how family, Mormon religion, and personal history have shaped presidential candidate Mitt Romney's political beliefs.
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What does a governor do?

Provides an introduction to the office of governor, discusses the extent of a governor's power, looks at how governors are elected, describes the work they do, and identifies notable governors from throughout history.

Governor

2018
Introduces beginning readers to the job of a governor.
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Reagan

an American journey
2018
A biography of United States president, governor, and actor Ronald Reagan.

Mike Pence

Vice President of the United States
A biography of Mike Pence the Vice President of the United States.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Athlete, Actor, Governor
2009
From Mr. Olympia to the Terminator to the Governor? Learn about Schwarzenegger's improbable route from the mountains of Austria to the forefront of American politics and how his journey has changed our views of the governor and of politics in general.

Gettysburg requiem

the life and lost causes of Confederate Colonel William C. Oates
2007
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