Search Results: Presidents & Polititians from YJS BOXES OF BOOKS

Harper & Row Publishers, New York (May 19, 1982), 1982. Harper & Row Publishers, New York (May 19, 1982). Black cloth over boards, gold lettering. Near Mint/Very Good ++. Part Two Of Two Parts in this, the last of his prize-winning series on American presidential politics, Theodore H. White explains the transformation of American politics over the past 25 years. White sets the stage by describing the forces molding American politics...from television to the Great Inflation. He revisits elections, from Dwight D. Eisenhower to Ronald Reagan, and suggests how future contests might develop. He argues that events shape the man rather than vice versa: "I have learned that such men are cast up by events and forces larger than individuals. A clear and uncluttered look at the tumultuous decades in which we find ourselves." (B-O-T Editorial Review Board). Harper & Row Publishers, New York, Stated First Edition, First Printing, 05/19/1982. Full #no's line !-82. Very Good, solid, clean, no soiling, no labels,… Read More

New York: Random House, 1994. Random House,Stated First Edition, 06/01/1994. Red cloth over grey boards. Very Good/Near Fine. The former president sheds new light on critical foreign and domestic issues confronting the United States in the post-Cold War era, presenting a new agenda for America that calls for a renewal of our national purpose. 100,000 first printing. $100,000 ad/promo. Tour. Random House, Stated First Edition, 06/01/1994. Near Mint, clean, solid, no writing. DJ Near Mint, clean, colors vibrant, not clipped Avery good copy. Random House, Stated First Edition, 06/01/1994. Near Mint, clean, solid, no writing. DJ Near Mint, clean, colors vibrant, not clipped Avery good copy.

The former president sheds new light on critical foreign and domestic issues confronting the United States in the post-Cold War era, presenting a new agenda for America that calls for a renewal of our national purpose. 100,000 first printing. $100,000 ad/promo. Tour.Random House, Stated First Edition, 06/01/1994. Near Mint, clean, solid, no writing. Red cloth over grey boards. DJ Near Mint, clean, colors vibrant, not clipped Avery good copy.

Scribner, 1994. Scribner SIGNED by author, First Edition, First Printing, 09/09/1994. Purple paper over boards, Dark blue cloth spine, Silver lettering. Near Fine, solid, bright, bookplate on front free page./DJ Very Good ++, vibrant, clean, not clipped no shelf wear, very light scratches on back cover. Barbara Bush is certainly among the most popular First Ladies ever to live in the White House. Politics aside, people worldwide have come to admire her wit, her candor and compassion, as well as her unswerving devotion to her husband and children. In her memoir, Mrs. Bush for the first time gives readers a very private look at a life lived in the public eye for more than twenty-five years. She begins with a compelling portrait of her early years, including: growing up in Rye, New York, and meeting George Bush; life as a young bride and mother, moving far away from home to West Texas; and the almost. Scribner SIGNED by author, First Edition, First Printing, 09/09/1994. . Full #'s line1-10. Near Fine,… Read More

Random House 08/21/1996, 1996. Random House 08/21/1996, Stated First Edition, First Printing;Full#no's line 2-8. Blue paper over boards, silver lettering. MINT, as New/MINT, as New. Between Hope and Historyis the President's articulation of his political philosophy - a philosophy that underpins all his policies and programs as America enters the twenty-first century. The book is also a concise statement of the fundamental principles and values that have guided his administration since its inception in 1993. It continues, as he writes, "the conversation I have had with the American people about our destiny as a nation." InBetween Hope and History, President Clinton sees America poised on the edge of "the age of possibility." He declares that "the era of big government is over," and asserts his belief that the global economy will place a premium on education. The President also discusses the roles that individuals, families, businesses, and government must play as America prepares for the twenty-first… Read More

Knopf, First Edition, First Printing, 2004. Knopf, First Edition, First Printing, 06/22/2004. Navy Blue paper over boards, gold lettering. NEAR MINT/NEAR MINT. President Bill Clinton's 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, Arkansas, to the White House-a journey fueled by an impassioned interest in the political process which manifested itself at every stage of his life: in college, working as an intern for Senator William Fulbright; at Oxford, becoming part of the Vietnam War protest movement; at Yale Law School, campaigning on the grassroots level for Democratic candidates; back in Arkansas, running for Congress, attorney general, and governor.We see his career shaped by his resolute determination… Read More

A dynamic history of the muckracking press and the first decade of the Progressive era as told through the intense friendship of Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft--a close relationship that strengthens both men before it ruptures in 1912 when they engage in a brutal fight for the presidential nomination that cripples the progressive wing of the Republican Party, causing Democrat Woodrow Wilson to be elected, and changing the country's history.

Simon and Schuster, 2013. First Trade Paper Edition, 2013, Signed by author. First Trade Paper Edition, 2013, Signed by author./No Dj as issued. A dynamic history of the muck racking press and the first decade of the Progressive era as told through the intense friendship of Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft--a close relationship that strengthens both men before it ruptures in 1912 when they engage in a brutal fight for the presidential nomination that cripples the progressive wing of the Republican Party, causing Democrat Woodrow Wilson to be elected, and changing the country's history.

The Burden and the Glory, John F. Kennedy. The hopes and purposes of President Kennedy's second and third years in office as revealed in his public statements and addresses. Edited by Allan Nevins. Foreword by Lyndon B. Johnson."It is the fate of this generation- of you in Congress and of me as President- to live with a struggle we did not start, in a world we did not make. But the pressures of life are not always distributed by choice. And while no nation has ever faced such a challenge, no nation has ever been so ready to seize the burden and the glory of freedom. John F. Kennedy to...
Harper & Row Publishers, Stated First Edition, 1964, with letters D-0. Very Good ++,clean, bright, ownership label on front pastedown. DJ Very Good, clean,colors vibrant, not clipped, back flap has small scrape , very slight shelf wear at top and bottom of spine. A Good, Collectable copy.

Harper & Row Publishers, 1964. Harper & Row Publishers, Stated First Edition, 10/1964. Black cloth over boards, gold lettering. Very Good ++,clean, brightDJ Very Good, clean,colors vibrant, not clipped/Very Good. The Burden and the Glory, John F Kennedy The hopes and purposes of President Kennedy's second and third years in office as revealed in his public statements and addresses Edited by Allan Nevins. Foreword by Lyndon B Johnson "It is the fate of this generation- of you in Congress and of me as President- to live with a struggle we did not start, in a world we did not make But the pressures of life are not always distributed by choice And while no nation has ever faced such a challenge, no nation has ever been so ready to seize the burden and the glory of freedom John F Kennedy. Harper & Row Publishers, Stated First Edition, 10/1964, with letters D-0 Very Good ++,clean, bright, ownership label on front pastedown DJ Very Good, clean,colors vibrant, not clipped, back flap has small scrape ,… Read More

John McCain and Mark Salter have written three acclaimed bestsellers, but Character Is Destiny may be their most influential and enduring book yet–a work for parents to share with their children, and, for Americans of all ages to read for inspiration and guidance.McCain has been called "one of the most inspiring public figures of his generation" by The Washington Post. In Character Is Destiny, he shows us why, by telling the stories of celebrated historical figures and lesser-known heroes whose values exemplify the best of the human spirit. He illustrates these qualities with moving stories of...
Random House, First Edition, 10/25/2005, Very good condition, clean, no soiling, colors are vibrant. DJ isin very good condition. Comes with a 10 X 8, color print of John and Cindy siigned at bottom, also a newspaper clipping, dated Jan. 9, 2006, explaining the book, etc. and a political post card of John and Sarah Palin.

Simon & Schuster, First Edition First Printing, 2002. Simon & Schuster, First Edition First Printing. 2002 Simon & Schuster, First Edition First Printing. 2002. Grey paper over boards, Black cloth at spine, silver lettering. Near Mint, as new, clean vibrant, no soiling no writing./DJ Near Mint, clean and Bright. The most original, the most sought-after politician in America today, Senator John McCain is at the front of a large movement -- people who are dissatisfied with the way politics is conducted in this country. They are eager for change, and McCain's independence and his vigorous leadership have inspired them. Granted unique access to the Senator and his closest aides, prizewinning journalist Elizabeth Drew offers a close-up, fascinating account of Senator McCain as he goes about the legislative business of achieving campaign finance reform, his signature issue, building coalitions, and working across. Simon & Schuster, First Edition First Printing. 2002. full no's Line 1-10. Near… Read More

Crown Pub. First Edition, First Printing, 2010. Crown Pub. First Edition, First Printing, 11/09/2010. Black paper over boards, black cloth spine, gold lettering. Near Fine, vibrant, tight, no writing or labels./DJ, Near Fine, clean, vibrant, not clipped. Great Gift.. President George W. Bush describes the critical decisions of his presidency and personal life. Decision Points is the extraordinary memoir of America's 43rd president. Shattering the conventions of political autobiography, George W. Bush offers a strikingly candid journey through the defining decisions of his life. In gripping, never-before-heard detail, President Bush brings readers inside the Texas Governor's Mansion on the night of the hotly contested 2000 election; aboard Air Force One on 9/11, in the hours after America's most devastating attack since Pearl Harbor; at the head of the table. Crown Pub. First Edition, First Printing, 11/09/2010. Full #'s line 1-10, Near Fine, vibrant, tight, no writing or labels. Black paper over… Read More

Crown Publishers New York (2010), 2010. Crown Publishers New York. Stated First Edition. Cloth/black boards with silver lettering. As New/AS New. Decision Points is a memoir by former U.S. President George W. Bush. It was released on November 9, 2010, and the release was accompanied by national television appearances and a national tour. The book surpassed sales of two million copies less than two months after its release] breaking the record previously held by former President Bill Clinton's memoir My Life. Decision Points also opened at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. (Wiki). Crown Publishers New York. Stated First Edition, full # line 1-10. As new.

Decision Points is a memoir by former U.S. President George W. Bush. It was released on November 9, 2010, and the release was accompanied by national television appearances and a national tour. The book surpassed sales of two million copies less than two months after its release] breaking the record previously held by former President Bill Clinton's memoir My Life. Decision Points also opened at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. (Wiki) Crown Publishers New York. Stated First Edition, full # line 1-10. As new.

Random House (1999), 1999. Random House, First Edition, 08/31/19/1999. SIGNED by Authors Random House (1999) #1069 Random House, First Edition, 08/31/19/1999. SIGNED by Authors. Black, Paper over board, silver lettreing. Mint/Mint. John McCain is one of the most admired leaders in the United States government, but his deeply felt memoir of family and war is not a political one and ends before his election to Congress. With candor and ennobling power, McCain tells a story that, in the words of Newsweek, "makes the other presidential candidates look like pygmies." John McCain learned about life and honor from his grandfather and father, both four-star admirals in the U.S. Navy. This is a memoir about their lives, their heroism, and the ways that sons are shaped and enriched by their fathers. Random House, First Edition, 08/31/19/1999. SIGNED by Authors on second end paper, John McCain and Mark Salter. No's line #13579886420 Near Fine, A leather bound Edition, signed, of this book has been published by… Read More

Henry Holt & Co New York 03/1992, 1992. Henry Holt & Co New York 03/1992. Stated First Edition. black paper over boards, black, cloth spine silver lettering. Near Mint, solid clean, acid free pape/DJ Near Mint, vibrant, very small scratch at back cover. Analyzes President Bush's conduct of the Persian Gulf War, argues that he overstepped constitutional restrictions on presidential power, and assesses the precedent this sets for future crises. Henry Holt & Co New York 03/1992. Stated First Edition. Near Mint, solid clean, acid free paper, black paper over boards, black, cloth spine silver lettering. DJ Near Mint, vibrant, very small scratch at back cover.

New York: Simon & Schuster, 1970. Simon and Schuster, First Edition, Stated Second Printing, 1970. Cloth/black boards. Very Good/Very Good. In George Washington's Expense Account -- the best-selling expense account in history -- Kitman shows how Washington brilliantly turned his noble gesture of refusing payment for his services as commander in chief of the Continental Army into an opportunity to indulge his insatiable lust for fine food and drink, extravagant clothing, and lavish accommodations. In a close analysis of the document that financed our Revolution, Kitman uncovers more scandals than you can shake a Nixon Cabinet member at -- and serves each up with verve and wit.(Good Read). Simon and Schuster, First Edition, Stated Second Printing, 1970. Very good, solid, clean. DJ Very Good, fading at spine, some damage at spine, tape removed improperly, some shelf wear. Front flap clipped.

In George Washington's Expense Account -- the best-selling expense account in history -- Kitman shows how Washington brilliantly turned his noble gesture of refusing payment for his services as commander in chief of the Continental Army into an opportunity to indulge his insatiable lust for fine food and drink, extravagant clothing, and lavish accommodations. In a close analysis of the document that financed our Revolution, Kitman uncovers more scandals than you can shake a Nixon Cabinet member at -- and serves each up with verve and wit. (Good Read)Simon and Schuster, First Edition, Stated Second Printing, 1970. Very good, solid, clean. DJ Very Good, fading at spine, some damage at spine, tape removed improperly, some shelf wear. Front flap clipped.

New York Dodd, Mead & Company, 1875. New York Dodd, Mead & Company, First Edition, 1875. Red cloth over boards, black design on cover of Washington crossing the Delaware River with Indians watching from the forrest. Imprint of a rifle printed on rounded spine, and gold lettering. Very Good , very solid and square, text vibrant, some light soiling on both paste down and free end papers, label on front pace down, spotting to back cover./No DJ. Preface from the Author As Columbus and La Salle were the most prominent of the Pioneers of America, so was Washington the most illustrious of its Patriots. In the career of Columbus we have a vivid sketch of his life in the tropical portions of the New World four hundred years ago. The history of George Washington is as replete with marvels as that of either of his predecessors. The world during the last century has made 'more progress than during the preceding five. the life of Washington reveals to us ,in a remarkable degree, the state of society in our… Read More