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Covers her early childhood, her high school and college years, her ascendancy from two-term mayor of Wasilla to the Alaskan governorship, the 2008 McCain/Palin campaign, and her position as potential 2012 Republican Party standard bearer.

Sarah Palin became the first female nominee on a Republican national presidential ticket in 2008. A little-known Alaskan governor, she soon became a lightning rod of controversy. Her time in the limelight has not diminished and this biography offers a candid and unbiased look at this charismatic politician.

George W. Bush describes the personal and political experiences that have shaped his values and led to his decision to become a presidential candidate.

A biography of John Winthrop, the first governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony and describes the political, social, and religious issues that formed the colony, conflict with Native Americans and within the community, and the war with the Pequots.

A biography of Sam Houston, discussing his role in the history of the United States as a soldier, general, congressman and senator, and governor in the 1800s.

A biography of the English founder and first governor of the colony of Georgia who was active in politics and penal reform.

Five correspondents for the New York Times present their views concerning what to expect from the administration of President Reagan.

A biography of Sam Houston who served as a Congressman and Governor of Tennessee before his association with Texas began.

Profiles the life of the Texas governor, including his childhood, education, involvement in the military, personal life, business and outside interests, and campaign for the 2000 Republican presidential nomination.

Biography of Woodrow Wilson who was a professor, president of Princeton University, governor of New Jersey, president of the United States during World War I, and creator of the League of Nations.