politicians

Ralph Singh, born of Indian heritage, raised on a British island in the Caribbean, and educated in England,retreats to London to write his memoirs, but is drawn back to Isabella where his involvement in the political atmosphere helps him sort out the struggles of his past.

A biography of Churchill in honor of 50 years since his death, including previously unpublished photographs of artifacts in the Churchill Archive Centre; family pictures and private correspondence; telegrams, drafts of speeches, press cuttings and official papers; ephemera, like an early report card that describes him as "very bad--in constant trouble to everybody"; pictorial timelines; public correspondence and historical items given to him; and fascinating and exhaustingly researched captions and quotes.

Thomas Jefferson was a man of many talents who was invaluable to the founding of the United States. After loaning his expertise to writing the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson went on to serve as the third U.S. president. Jefferson's extraordinary life and accomplishments are recounted in this engaging volume.

Although more than 200 years have passed since the death of the first U.S. president, the name George Washington still invokes deep patriotism and pride in the country he helped found. Readers trace the life of the man known as the Father of the this Country, from his childhood to his military successes through his tenure as president.

Presents brief biographies of twelve politicians from throughout history who have greatly influenced the modern world, including Alexander the Great, Susan b. Anthony, and Winston Churchill.

Presents a picture book biography of John Roy Lynch, who even though he and his brother were half Irish, their mother was a slave, which made them slaves before the Civil War. After the war's end John began to thrive in the new world, becoming justice of the peace and even becoming one of the first African American men in Congress.

Through archival photographs and informational text, highlights gangsters in Chicago during the 1920s and the politicians who allowed organized crime to thrive in the city.

Presents profiles of five important Kennedy men in a political dynasty, and focuses on their youth, education, political careers, marriages, the presidency, and more.

"The ... political memoir of Barney Frank, former House Representative from Massachusetts (Democrat) and a pioneering, openly gay politician"--Provided by publisher.