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Pub. Date
2003
Description
Headed by President Josiah Bartlet, demonstrates that office politics are the same everywhere; things just have greater repercussions when your office happens to be the White House. Stories surround the President; his deputy communications director Sam Seaborn; his beleaguered press secretary, C.J. Cregg; the chief of staff, recovering boozehound Leo McGarry, who sacrifices his marriage to his career. Among the global crises Bartlet must finesse are...
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Pub. Date
[2004]
Description
In case you've ever wondered, the walls at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue have eyes and ears -- and, what's more, they don't miss a thing. Now, listen up because the walls have a thing or two to tell you! During President John Tyler's presidency, the White House was such a mess that it was called the "Public Shabby House." President William Howard Taft was so large that he had to have a jumbo-size bathtub installed -- one big enough for four people. President...
63) Which puppy?
Author
Pub. Date
[2009]
Description
Puppies from around the world--along with some would-be puppies--compete with one another to become the First Family's new puppy.
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Pub. Date
2014
Description
Generously illustrated with especially commissioned photography and select period graphics, this volume focuses on some of our nation's most important heirlooms, including historically significant furniture, silver, glass, porcelain, and textiles. It is an ideal choice for those deeply interested in the decorative arts, presidential biography, and america's incomparable history.
Pub. Date
[2010]
Description
Pete Souza is never far behind President Obama. In fact, sometimes he's ahead of him. As the President's chief White House photographer, Souza is the President's shadow. With unprecedented access, National Geographic follows the President's photographer inside the Obama White House--aboard Air Force One, backstage at the State of the Union, and into the heart of the West Wing. It's a behind-the-scenes look at the everyday grit of the American presidency...
68) White House down
Pub. Date
c2013
Description
Capitol Policeman John Cale has just been denied his dream job of protecting President James Sawyer with the Secret Service. Not wanting to let down his little girl with the news, he takes her on a tour of the White House when the complex is overtaken by a heavily armed paramilitary group. Now, with the nation's government falling into chaos and time running out, it's up to Cale to save the president, his daughter, and the country.
69) The White House
Author
Pub. Date
[2001]
Description
This book discusses the White House, what it symbolizes, where its located, its different rooms, and history.
Pub. Date
[2013]
Description
Trading Christmas: Emily Springer is disappointed in her daughter, Heather, won't make the cross-country trip from Harvard to visit at Christmas. Emily decides to surprise Heather and trades houses with Charles Brewster, a college professor. Emily is the one who is surprised when she finds out her daughter left for Florida with her boyfriend and has only Charles' brother for company. In this holiday tale about twists of fate, Emily and Charles find...
71) The White House
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Pub. Date
[2006]
Description
This is a brief history of the White House with an emphasis on its role as an American symbol.
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Pub. Date
[2020]
Description
"Have you ever wondered what exactly goes on inside 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? Sure, the president of the United States works and resides there, but do you know who helps keep this historic house running? It's not an easy task, especially when there are important state events and foreign dignitaries-in addition to presidential pup, mischievous children, and even a ghost or two. No one knows the amount of hard work required better than the nation's...
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Series
White House chef mysteries volume 3
Pub. Date
[2010]
Description
"With the White House's big Easter celebration--along with a visit from her family--right around the corner, Olivia Paras has too many eggs in one basket. Add the death of a government official and she's starting to feel more like a basket case...What's worse than a guest not liking your food? A guest dropping dead from it. When NSA big shot Carl Minkus dies right after eating the dinner Ollie's staff had prepared, all forks point to them. Now, the...
80) The White House
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Pub. Date
2001
Description
Simple text explains the function and occupants, both past and present, of the White House
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