Laura Welch Bush
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Formats
Description
In a captivating and compelling voice that ranks with many of the greatest memoirists, Laura Bush tells the story of her unique path from dusty Midland, Texas, to the world stage as First Lady. She captures presidential life in the frantic and fearful months after 9/11, and humorously lifts the curtain on what really happens inside the White House.
Author
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xi, 238 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Born into a political dynasty, Jenna and Barbara Bush grew up in the public eye. As small children, they watched their grandfather become president; just twelve years later they stood by their father's side when he took the same oath. They spent their college years watched over by Secret Service agents and became fodder for the tabloids, with teenage mistakes making national headlines. But the tabloids didn't tell the whole story. In Sisters First,...
Author
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
440L
Physical Desc
36 unnumbered pages : color illustrations, color map ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"Our Great Big Backyard follows Jane, whose plans of spending the summer playing video games with her friends are dashed when her parents announce that her family is going on a road trip to national parks around the country. Yet somewhere between the Everglades and Big Bend National Park, things begin to change. Jane starts paying attention to the magnificent sights and spends less time looking at her screen. The stunning views open up her imagination...
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Formats
Description
A guide to personal and professional empowerment through civility and social skills, written by two White House Social Secretaries who offer an important fundamental message-- everyone is important and everyone deserves to be treated well.--Provided by Publisher.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
351 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
In collaboration with the White House Historical Association, National Geographic presents this authoritative overview of Americas first home featuring never before published stories and photographs. Organized by theme, discover what makes the White House tick -from its beginnings to the modern day, from the architecture, to the staff, to the first families. Learn fascinating details of the real life Downton Abbey staff who run this grand home. Marvel...