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Alfred A.Knopf, 1998. Alfred A.Knopf, First Edition, Stated; Publilshled January 1,1998 Second Printing Before Publication. Full light green cloth, gilt lettering on cover and spine, fore-edge deckle. Clean, unmarked and tight. Mint condition,/Slipcase also Mint. Rumors had been whispered for more than a year. Outrages that had been accumulating all along took shape as evidence. A mother was… Read more about this item

President Bill Clinton My Life is the strikingly candid portrait of a global leader who decided early in life to devote his intellectual and political gifts, and his extraordinary capacity for hard work, to serving the public. It shows us the progress of a remarkable American, who, through his own enormous energies and efforts, made the unlikely journey from Hope,… Read more about this item

As his previous books Presidential Anecdotes and Presidential Campaigns clearly proved, Paul F. Boller, Jr. has a remarkable eye for the telling detail that humanizes history and gives it life. In this new book, he brings that gift to bear on the women our Presidents married, and the result is a biographical feast--at once funny and poignant, dramatic and illuminating,… Read more about this item

The gap between rich and poor has never been wider...legislative stalemate paralyzes the country...corporations resist federal regulations...spectacular mergers produce giant companies...the influence of money in politics deepens...bombs explode in crowded streets...small wars proliferate far from our shores...a dizzying array of inventions speeds the pace of daily life. These unnervingly familiar headlines serve as the backdrop for Doris Kearns Goodwin's highly… Read more about this item

Drawing on never-before-used correspondence, manuscripts, and memorabilia, this portrait captures the many-layered relationship that Anna shared with her noted father, as well as capturing life in early twentieth-century Vienna Summit Books, First Edition , First Printing, 1998. Near Fine, clean, tight, no markings or soiling. DJ Near Fine, clean, no tear, minute shelf wear at top and bottom of… Read more about this item

A presidential memoir of lasting importance, Carter's account of his rural Depression boyhood is a portrait of pre-Civil Rights Georgia that dramatizes unforgettably how the country has changed. It is, in many ways, a stunning and honest biography of the American South, written by one of its most talented sons. Simon & Schuster, First Edition, First Printing, 1/11/2001. Full #'s Line… Read more about this item

Autobiography of Booker T. Washington, a man who was born into slavery, but overcame hardships through hard work and diligence. At 25, he became the first principle of Tuskagee college, founded to teach newly freed slaves the skills to gain employment. In this position he rose to become a nationally known figure, and advocate for American freedmen. His story provides… Read more about this item

An honest, revealing self-portrait by the critically acclaimed, fiercely independent actor discusses his early life, career, world travels, social activism, and profiles of friends, lovers, and professional colleagues. 500,000 first printing. Random House,Stated, First Edition, 10/94. Near Mint, bright, clean, vibrant, no writing, no labels. DJ, Near Mint, not clipped, vibrant. Many Photographs.

Drawing on previously unknown personal documents, a study of F.B.I. files, and the presidential papers of nine administrations, this biography reveals the public record and private life of J. Edgar Hoover, America's most controversial law enforcer. The Free Press, First Edition, First Printing 03/02/1987. Full #'s line 1-10. Near Fine, clean, vibrant, no bumped corners. Dj Near… Read more about this item

Harry Belafonte is not just one of the greatest entertainers of our time; he has led one of the great American lives of the last century. Now, this extraordinary icon tells us the story of that life, giving us its full breadth, letting us share in the struggles, the tragedies, and, most of all, the inspiring triumphs. Belafonte… Read more about this item

First published in 1958, Montgomery's memoirs cover the full span of his career first as a regimental officer in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment and then as a Staff Officer. His choice of the Warwickshires was due to his lack of money. He saw service in India before impressing with his courage, tactical skill and staff ability in the Great War.… Read more about this item

First published in 1958, Montgomery's memoirs cover the full span of his career first as a regimental officer in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment and then as a Staff Officer. His choice of the Warwickshires was due to his lack of money. He saw service in India before impressing with his courage, tactical skill and staff ability in the Great War.… Read more about this item

Before he became one of America's most respected statesmen, Bob Dole was an average citizen serving heroically for his country. The bravery he showed after suffering near-fatal injuries in the final days of World War II is the stuff of legend. Now, for the first time in his own words, Dole tells the moving story of his harrowing experience on… Read more about this item

A presidential historian explores the dramatic influence of Ronald Reagan's religious orientation and spiritual beliefs on his political ideology, policy-making decisions, and attitude toward Soviet communism, in a spiritual biography of the former president. 50,000 first printing. Reagan Books An imprintofHarper Collins Publishers. First American Edition February 2004. Book in Near fine condition, Very slight soiling to top edge.… Read more about this item

KIRKUS REVIEW The life story of the noted American clown, glibly recounted with an abundance of rumor, innuendo, and ribald anecdotes. The result: a tale of sex, booze, infidelity, suicide, divorces, opulent living, national fame, loneliness, and despair. Witnessing to the debacle are the producers, directors, writers, managers, and agents whom Skelton hired and fired (without notice) in his half-century of… Read more about this item

Great Britain--History--George III, 1760-1820 Walker and Company, New York. First Edition ,Stated First Published 1968. 20 Illustrations. Book in better than Very Good condition, tight, no soilng,no writing, text clean and bright. DJ in very good condition, one small closed tear at front, top, colors are vibrant,uncllipped, Price $5.95

Shirley Temple Black Born in Santa Monica, CA, The United States April 23, 1928 Died February 10, 2014. Shirley Temple was easily the most popular and famous child star of all time. She got her start in the movies at the age of three and soon progressed to super stardom. Shirley could do it all: act, sing and dance… Read more about this item

KIRKUS REVIEW I am inevitable."" These vatic three little words which Wolfe articulated as a very young man revealed the sense of destiny he was so manifestly to achieve. And retain, certainly for younger readers in whom he seems to generate a particular excitement. Wolfe was an unruly, slightly uncouth, oversized young man who wrote leviathan autobiographical novels; Turnbull has imposed… Read more about this item

This book, a National Book Award nominee in 1988, is the life of Thomas Jefferson as seen through the prism of his love affair with Monticello. For over half a century, it was his consuming passion, his most serious amusement. With a sure command of sources and skilled intuitive understanding of Jefferson, McLaughlin crafts and uncommon portrait of builder and… Read more about this item

The brilliant sequel to Gore Vidal's acclaimed, bestselling memoir, Palimpsest.In Point to Point Navigation, the celebrated novelist, essayist, critic, and controversialist Gore Vidal ranges freely over his remarkable life with the signature wit and literary elegance that is uniquely his. The title refers to a form of navigation he resorted to as a first mate in the Navy during World… Read more about this item