Humes, James C

Presents hundreds of facts about U.S. presidents and their spouses in question-and-answer format, arranged by theme.

Explains how great leaders throughout history have used simple yet very effective tricks to speak, persuade, and win throngs of fans and followers; includes examples from historical speeches.

Presents more than nine hundred quotations, fables, and anecdotes from Benjamin Franklin on such topics as humility, liberty, and sin, and also describes his inventions, discoveries, and multiple talents.

Chronicles the life of Winston Churchill, discussing his various careers as a soldier, statesman, reformer, writer, journalist, politician, and builder, his personal relationships, and his role in World War II.