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41) Lions for lambs
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment [distributor
Pub. Date
2008]
Edition
[Full screen ed.].
Language
English
Description
Two determined California college students, Arian and Ernest, follow the inspiration of their idealistic professor, Dr. Malley, and attempt to do something important with their lives. The two make the bold decision to join the battle in Afghanistan. Dr. Malley is both moved and distraught. Now, as Arian and Ernest fight for survival in the field and the human consequences of war becomes clear for these two students trapped behind enemy lines. They...
Author
Publisher
Threshold Editions
Pub. Date
2009
Edition
1st Threshold Editions hardcover ed.
Language
English
Description
Describes the life and career of the Alaskan governor, from her early life and education to her political career and her Vice-Presidential candidacy in the 2008 Presidential election.
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Traces the life and career of Hillary Rodham Clinton, the former first lady who went on to become a senator for the state of New York, a presidential candidate, and secretary of state.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.7 - AR Pts: 49
Language
English
Formats
Description
No story has been more central to America’s history this century than the rise of Barack Obama, and until now, no journalist or historian has written a book that fully investigates the circumstances and experiences of Obama’s life or explores the ambition behind his rise. Those familiar with Obama’s own best-selling memoir or his campaign speeches know the touchstones and details that he chooses to emphasize,...
Author
Publisher
Howard Books
Pub. Date
2011
Edition
1st Howard Books hardcover ed.
Language
English
Description
Presents an insider view of Sarah Palin's term as governor of Alaska and her vice presidential run in 2008, from the point of view of an early ardent supporter who came to have a dimmer view of her after personally witnessing how she governed.
Author
Publisher
Penguin Press
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
The Colombian presidential candidate and six-year hostage of the FARC terrorist guerrilla organization shares the story of her captivity in the jungle, describing the conditions of her imprisonment, her near-escapes before her 2008 rescue and her views on resilience, resistance, and faith.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"John Kerry tells the story of his extraordinary life of public service, from decorated Vietnam veteran to five-term United States senator, 2004 Democratic presidential candidate, and Secretary of State for four years: a personal and candid memoir by a witness to some of the most important events of our recent history, including the Iran nuclear deal and the Paris climate accords."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids Jumbo
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Readers will learn about the early years of Hillary Clinton and how she got her start in politics. They will also learn about her political career and her two attempts at the presidency. This title is complete with simple text, a timeline, and great photographs of Clinton from childhood to present times. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
50) Stillwatch
Author
Publisher
Pocket Books
Pub. Date
1997
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 13
Language
English
Description
While working on a television series that will focus on a woman senator who is running for vice-president, journalist Pat Traymore discovers terrible secrets that threaten to destroy the candidate's reputation.
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