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American dynasty

aristocracy, fortune, and the politics of deceit in the house of Bush
2004
Explores how the Bush family used all its resources to create a political dynasty that has used the White House to further its family and ideological agenda, revealing how four generations of the family have ascended the ladder of national power since World War I.

Beyond the Golden Compass

the magic of Phillip Pullman
2007
Concepts developed in Philip Pullman's book The Golden Compass are discussed and analyzed. Includes an exclusive interview with Philip Pullman, in-depth interviews with experts of history and literature, re-enactments shot in the story's actual locations, and more.

Killing the imposter God

Philip Pullman's spiritual imagination in His dark materials
2007
Combines critical theory from theology, ethics, feminist studies, and philosophy to analyze the spiritual themes in Phillip Pullman's His Dark Materials and argue the atheist author actually created a very Christian trilogy.

Dear Socks, Dear Buddy

kids' letters to the first pets
1998
Hillary Rodham Clinton presents more than fifty letters written by children to the Clinton family cat and dog, and provides a history of pets in the White House. Includes over eighty photos.

Laura

America's first lady, first mother
2002
Chronicles the life of Laura Bush, discussing her childhood in Texas, her courtship and marriage to George W. Bush, her reaction to becoming the First Lady, and her efforts to calm Americans after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

Steven Spielberg

groundbreaking director
2010

My father, my son

1986
A dual autobiography where a father and son discuss their war experiences in Vietnam and how the tragedy of cancer caused byAgent Orange has affected their lives.

Of little faith

the politics of George W. Bush's faith-based initiatives
2004
Provides a comprehensive analysis of the faith-based initiatives of President George W. Bush during his administration through interviews with a number of Washington insiders; and examines how infighting between various factions within government ultimately sabotaged Bush's efforts.

A black and white case

how affirmative action survived its greatest legal challenge
2004
Recounts the events surrounding a Supreme Court case in which two white applicants who had been rejected by the University of Michigan sued the school for racial preferences, and discusses how the case has impacted affirmative action policies in American schools.

Meet Hillary Rodham Clinton

1994
Biography of First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton discussing her childhood, why she became a lawyer, and how she met Bill Clinton.

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