obama, barack

Profiles the life of President Barack Obama, covering his multicultural childhood, education, and presidency.

A fresh and relevant narrative about the men who led this country through change and the lives they affected, from an early idea of democracy to our first African-American President.

A collection of essays by political historians that offer a critical look at the presidency of Barack Obama, the first African American president of the United States, discussing the big issues that shaped the Obama years, including the conservative backlash, race, the financial crisis, health care, crime, drugs, counterterrorism, Iraq and Afghanistan, the environment, immigration, education, gay rights, and urban policy.

Explores the life of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States.

"An anthology for young women by young women, featuring stories from ten inspiring young staffers who joined the Obama administration in their 20s with the hope of making a difference"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of photos and quotations showcasing former President Barack Obama.

In 2008, Barack Obama became the first African American president of the United States. Just one year later in 2009, he won the Nobel Peace Prize for his incredible efforts to create international diplomacy. This biography introduces readers to Obama's extraordinary story, including significant moments from his youth. Even before his presidency, Obama accomplished amazing things, such as becoming the first African American president of the Harvard Review. Striking photographs and images illustrate Obama's compelling biography. Fact boxes provide bite-sized chunks of interesting information. This inspiring book is sure to encourage readers to explore activism and politics.

Chronicles Barack Obama's political campaign from the 2008 Democratic Primary through the presidential election; and discusses the grassroots efforts, the use of Web technologies by Obama and his supporters, and other topics.

The political memoir of former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Alyssa Mastromonaco.

"Digs deep into [President] Obama's record on major policy fronts--economics, the environment, domestic reform, health care, race, foreign policy, and civil rights--to demonstrate why history will judge our forty-fourth president as among the greatest in history"--Provided by publisher.