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The Buck Stops Here

The 28 Toughest Presidential Decisions and How They Changed History

By: Thomas J. Craughwell,Edwin Kiester

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The Buck Stops Here

The 28 Toughest Presidential Decisions and How They Changed History

By: Thomas J. Craughwell,Edwin Kiester

The Buck Stops Here consists of twenty-eight engrossing accounts of the most important United States presidential decisions in history. They range from the abolition of slavery with the Emancipation Proclamation to the acquisition of vast new territory with the Louisiana Purchase to the establishment of enduring institutions such as Medicare and America’s national parks. These decisions encompass, too, such less-well-known measures as the G.I. Bill of Rights, which cleared the way for more than two million veterans to receive a college education, as well as acts that reverberated worldwide, including Theodore Roosevelt’s construction of the Panama Canal, Harry S. Truman’s deployment of the atom bomb, Richard Nixon’s visit to China, and John F. Kennedy’s pledge to put a man on the moon. Thomas J. Craughwell and Edwin Kiester Jr.’s fascinating survey of twenty-eight crucial presidential decisions opens a door into the White House’s corridors of power, giving readers an insider’s view of how and why these decisions were made, while providing a yardstick with which we might, perhaps, gauge the success of current and future presidents. Each chapter places the reader squarely in the historical period while presenting the issues at stake, the interests at work, and the obstacles encountered. This book takes the reader into the minds of some of American history’s greatest leaders and analyzes the enduring, often far-reaching, sometimes unforeseen consequences of these presidential decisions—in their own time, and right up to the present day. Some of these decisions were simply expedient; others required the courage of conviction in the face of intense opposition. Some were motivated by political loyalties, but many were evidently inspired by noble visions of a better nation, a fairer world. All were momentous, and helped define who we are and how we live now.

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Quarto Publishing Group USA

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1616738480

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9781616738488

The Seasoned Traveler's Guide to Northern California

By: Edwin Kiester,William Kiester

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The Seasoned Traveler's Guide to Northern California

By: Edwin Kiester,William Kiester

A comprehensive guide of dozens of places to see written with special information for senior citizens.

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292

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1566260116

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9781566260114

Better Homes and Gardens New Baby Book

By: Edwin Kiester,Sally Valente Kiester

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Better Homes and Gardens New Baby Book

By: Edwin Kiester,Sally Valente Kiester

THE CLASSIC BABY BOOK -- NOW UPDATED FOR A THIRD GENERATION OF PARENTSThe Better Homes and Gardens "RM" New Baby Book combines old-fashioned wisdom with the latest information on caring for and nurturing your child from birth to age three. With advice from the nation's leading obstetricians, pediatricians, and child-care experts, this indispensable guide also includes practical tips from mothers nationwide. You'll find essential guidance on: PREGNANCYexercise; weight gain and nutrition; prenatal care; choosing an obstetrician; planning work leaveTHE BIG DAYtraditional and alternative childbirth methods, including natural birthing methodsBRINGING HOME BABYrecovering from the birth; learning to breast-feed; belly button care; the art of bathing and diapering; baby's first checkupTODDLERHOODhandling temper tantrums and the bedtime blues; successful toilet training; your child's first words, steps, teeth, shoes, and haircutTHE WORKING MOTHER'S SURVIVAL GUIDEchoosing good day care; balancing work and home pressures; overcoming guiltPLUSnursery and childproofing basics; first-aid tips; an Encyclopedia of Common Illnesses and Diseases; and real-life letters from mothers to mothers

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420

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Bantam Books

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0553261142

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9780553261141

Eating Healthy Cook Book

By: Edwin Kiester,Sally Valente Kiester

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Eating Healthy Cook Book

By: Edwin Kiester,Sally Valente Kiester

Gathers healthful recipes for main dishes, side dishes, snacks, and desserts.

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The Buck Stops Here

The 28 Toughest Presidential Decisions and How They Changed History

By: Thomas J. Craughwell,Edwin Kiester

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The 28 Toughest Presidential Decisions and How They Changed History

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Windows on WWII

A collection of iconic events from the second global conflict

By: Edwin Kiester Jr

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Windows on WWII

A collection of iconic events from the second global conflict

By: Edwin Kiester Jr

Rather than a dense, chronological overview of the war, Windows on World War II takes readers on an eccentric and exciting journey through extraordinary, heroic and seminal episodes, from the storming of Beijing by the Japanese in 1937 and Rudolf Hess' 1941 'mission of peace' in Scotland, to the story of Claus von Stauffenberg, the man who almost killed Hitler in 1944. This is not history for dummies but rather a sophisticated and entertaining way to catch up on history and learn about particular eras.

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299

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Allen & Unwin

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1742665659

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9781742665658

An Incomplete History of World War I

By: Edwin Kiester

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An Incomplete History of World War I

By: Edwin Kiester

World War I.

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Allen & Unwin

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1740459709

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Windows on WWI

A collection of iconic events from the first global conflict

By: Edwin Kiester Jr

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Windows on WWI

A collection of iconic events from the first global conflict

By: Edwin Kiester Jr

Rather than a dense, chronological overview of the war, Windows on World War I takes readers on an eccentric and exciting journey through extraordinary, heroic and seminal episodes, from the tale of an angst-ridden assassin who started the war and the Christmas truce of 1914 to the flu epidemic that ended the conflict after 15 million people died. Same in format to the others in the series with 24 amazing stories linked by one-page summaries that skim over the boring parts.

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356

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Allen & Unwin

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1742665640

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9781742665641

Better Homes and Gardens New Baby Book

By: Edwin Kiester,Sally Valente Kiester

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By: Edwin Kiester,Sally Valente Kiester

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Bantam Books

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0553261142

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9780553261141

Eating Healthy Cook Book

By: Edwin Kiester,Sally Valente Kiester

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By: Edwin Kiester,Sally Valente Kiester

Gathers healthful recipes for main dishes, side dishes, snacks, and desserts.

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The Secret Language of Babies

The Body Language of Little Bodies

By: Sally Valente Kiester,Edwin Kiester

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The Secret Language of Babies

The Body Language of Little Bodies

By: Sally Valente Kiester,Edwin Kiester

Babies express themselves in a "secret language" that relies on wriggles and gestures, smiles and pouts, coos and cries. "The Secret Language of Babies" interprets the subtle but important nuances of these nonverbal communications so parents know what their child really wants--and helps them decide how best to react.

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B.E.S. Publishing

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0764132490

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9780764132490

Windows on World War I

A Collection of Iconic Events from the First Global Conflict

By: Edwin Kiester

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Windows on World War I

A Collection of Iconic Events from the First Global Conflict

By: Edwin Kiester

This series brings together some of the most fascinating moments from the past. Short, easily digestible chapters make this series an ideal way to catch-up on the history we've heard of and ought to know more about.

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Pier 9

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1741968577

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9781741968576

Windows on World War II

A Collection of Iconic Events from the Second Global Conflict

By: Edward Kiester (Jr.),Edwin Kiester

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A Collection of Iconic Events from the Second Global Conflict

By: Edward Kiester (Jr.),Edwin Kiester

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1741968585

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9781741968583

Edwin Seligman's Lectures on Public Finance, 1927/1928

By: Warren J. Samuels

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Edwin Seligman's Lectures on Public Finance, 1927/1928

By: Warren J. Samuels

Edwin R A Seligman was a leading specialist in public finance, as well as the history of economic thought. This volume publishes a set of student notes taken in his famous course in public finance at Columbia University. The lectures cover the history of public revenues, types of public revenues in general and of taxation in particular, and more.

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JAI Press Incorporated

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0762307048

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9780762307043

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The Buck Stops Here

The Buck Stops Here

The Seasoned Traveler's Guide to Northern California

The Seasoned Traveler's Guide to Northern California

Better Homes and Gardens New Baby Book

Better Homes and Gardens New Baby Book

Eating Healthy Cook Book

Eating Healthy Cook Book

The Buck Stops Here

The Buck Stops Here

Windows on WWII

Windows on WWII

An Incomplete History of World War I

An Incomplete History of World War I

Windows on WWI

Windows on WWI

Better Homes and Gardens New Baby Book

Better Homes and Gardens New Baby Book

Eating Healthy Cook Book

Eating Healthy Cook Book

The Secret Language of Babies

The Secret Language of Babies

Windows on World War I

Windows on World War I

Windows on World War II

Windows on World War II

Edwin Seligman's Lectures on Public Finance, 1927/1928

Edwin Seligman's Lectures on Public Finance, 1927/1928

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