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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.

The author draws on his work as a BBC undercover journalist to discuss such topics as the War on Terror, the Republican agenda for the 2008 election, and media practices that are keeping the Bush Administration's practices from getting reported by the mass media.

Discusses the role of advertising in the presidential campaign of 1968, going behind the scenes to reveal how Richard Nixon was packaged and sold to the American public.

"...In 'Our Revolution', Sanders shares his personal experiences from the campaign trail, recounting the details of his historic primary fight and the people who made it possible. And for the millions looking to continue the political revolution, he outlines a progressive economic, environmental, racial, and social justice agenda that will create jobs, raise wages, protect the environment, and provide health care for all--and ultimately transform our country and our world for the better. For him, the political revolution has just started. The campaign may be over, but the struggle goes on."--Provided by publisher.

Explains the history and process of electing a president of the United States, and provides facts about presidents, first ladies, and campaigns.

Provides an overview of the election process in America, focusing on eligibility requirements, primaries and caucuses, fundraising, the general election, and the inauguration. Includes a chronology, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Examines the political questions surrounding the Teapot Dome Scandal and shows the scandal's relationship to the American conservation movement.

Collects collages, paintings, photographic composites, prints, computer-generated pieces, and other forms of art that showcase images from Barack Obama's presidential campaign.

Senator "Buzz" Windrip, having used hot rhetoric, warm folksiness, and cold calculation to get into the White House, proceeds to bring in his own paramilitary storm troopers, seizes control of the government, and sets in motion his totalitarian program.