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A critical study of American writer Tim O'Brien's life and books, discussing his roles as son, soldier, and author; identifying the key themes that characterize his works; and analyzing six titles, each of which is directly or indirectly about the Vietnam War.

Presents a critical reading of the novels of writer Tim O'Brien, including a discussion of each of his books along with brief biographical information.

George W. Bush discusses the political and personal decisions he made during his presidency, covering the 2000 election, being aboard Air Force One on 9/11, being in the Situation Room before launching a war in Iraq, Hurricane Katrina, and other early twenty-first-century issues with recognition of the mistakes that he made along with his accomplishments.

Donald Trump, chairman and president of The Trump Organization, offers advice on how to succeed in business and accumulate wealth, and shares stories from his personal life and achievements, including comments on his hair.

Presents an in-depth analysis of George W. Bush and his administration through personal interviews with his staff, White House employees, and Secret Service agents and reveals complex issues about his policies, his faith, and conservative beliefs that the public is not aware of.

Chronicles the life of Bill Clinton, the forty-second president of the United States, discussing his troubled childhood, his excellence in academics, his courtship and marriage to Hillary Rodham Clinton, his early political career, the scandals that marred his presidency, and other related topics.

He was the poster-boy for the excess and glitz of the '80s. When the economy took a turn for the worse, experts assumed that his time at the top had come to an end. But Donald Trump is back and stronger than ever. See how he pulled off one of the most remarkable business turnarounds in history, remaking his empire in the face of the economic climate of the '90s. In a remarkable interview, Trump talks about the low points filing for bankruptcy for his beloved Taj Mahal casino and the difficult divorce from Ivana as well as his carefully crafted return to the center stage of high finance. Extensive footage shows the best and worst moments of his time in the public eye, while interviews with friends, colleagues and associates shed light on the character of a man who refused to stay down for long. Join BIOGRAPHY for a revealing portrait of the rebirth of Donald Trump.

He is a modern Midas who has elevated the business of deal-making to an art form and came to epitomize a glitzy, greedy era, only to see his fortune and fame threatened by changing times. By the age of 40, Donald Trump was one of New York's most successful real estate developers. The epitome of '80s glamour, he had a high profile wife, a lavish lifestyle and public adulation. But as the decade ended, it seemed that his luck went with it. Here is the story of his incredible rise, decline and improbable rebirth as a mogul for the '90s. It is a fascinating look at the life and times of the man whose name has become a symbol of wealth and status Donald Trump.

A brief biography of Laura Bush, including her childhood, her college years, her career as a teacher, her marriage to George W. Bush, and her life and work as First Lady, first of Texas and then of the United States.

Author recounts how she became a writer.