Author: Will Cleveland
Publisher: Millbrook Press
ISBN: 9780761302537
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Presents facts about each president accompanied by cartoon-style illustrations to serve as memory aids and quizzes to reinforce information.
Yo, Millard Fillmore!
Author: Will Cleveland
Publisher: Millbrook Press
ISBN: 9780761302537
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Presents facts about each president accompanied by cartoon-style illustrations to serve as memory aids and quizzes to reinforce information.
Publisher: Millbrook Press
ISBN: 9780761302537
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Presents facts about each president accompanied by cartoon-style illustrations to serve as memory aids and quizzes to reinforce information.
The White House Remembered
Author: Hugh Sidey
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780912308944
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"A collection of reminiscences on life in the White House by Presidents Richard M. Nixon, Gerald R. Ford, Jimmy Carter, and Ronald Regan. Introduced and compiled by White House correspondent Hugh Sidey"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780912308944
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"A collection of reminiscences on life in the White House by Presidents Richard M. Nixon, Gerald R. Ford, Jimmy Carter, and Ronald Regan. Introduced and compiled by White House correspondent Hugh Sidey"--Provided by publisher.
Thanks for the Memories, Mr. President
Author: Helen Thomas
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 9780743202268
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
In a natural follow-up to her national bestseller "Front Row at the White House, " the dean of the White House press corps presents a vivid and personal presidential chronicle. In nine riveting chapters--one for each administration--Thomas delights, informs, spins yarns, and offers opinions on the Commanders in Chief, from John F. Kennedy through George W. Bush. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 9780743202268
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
In a natural follow-up to her national bestseller "Front Row at the White House, " the dean of the White House press corps presents a vivid and personal presidential chronicle. In nine riveting chapters--one for each administration--Thomas delights, informs, spins yarns, and offers opinions on the Commanders in Chief, from John F. Kennedy through George W. Bush. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Historian in Chief
Author: Seth Cotlar
Publisher: University of Virginia Press
ISBN: 0813942535
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Presidents shape not only the course of history but also how Americans remember and retell that history. From the Oval Office they instruct us what to respect and what to reject in our past. They regale us with stories about who we are as a people, and tell us whom in the pantheon of greats we should revere and whom we should revile. The president of the United States, in short, is not just the nation’s chief legislator, the head of a political party, or the commander in chief of the armed forces, but also, crucially, the nation’s historian in chief. In this engaging and insightful volume, Seth Cotlar and Richard Ellis bring together top historians and political scientists to explore how eleven American presidents deployed their power to shape the nation’s collective memory and its political future. Contending that the nation’s historians in chief should be evaluated not only on the basis of how effective they are in persuading others, Historian in Chief argues they should also be judged on the veracity of the history they tell.
Publisher: University of Virginia Press
ISBN: 0813942535
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Presidents shape not only the course of history but also how Americans remember and retell that history. From the Oval Office they instruct us what to respect and what to reject in our past. They regale us with stories about who we are as a people, and tell us whom in the pantheon of greats we should revere and whom we should revile. The president of the United States, in short, is not just the nation’s chief legislator, the head of a political party, or the commander in chief of the armed forces, but also, crucially, the nation’s historian in chief. In this engaging and insightful volume, Seth Cotlar and Richard Ellis bring together top historians and political scientists to explore how eleven American presidents deployed their power to shape the nation’s collective memory and its political future. Contending that the nation’s historians in chief should be evaluated not only on the basis of how effective they are in persuading others, Historian in Chief argues they should also be judged on the veracity of the history they tell.
Memory Superpowers!
Author: Nelson Dellis
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1683357760
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
A kid’s guide to amazing feats of memorization with “a variety of engaging memory exercises [and] methods for all different types of learners.” —Kirkus Reviews Nelson Dellis, the four-time USA Memory Champion, reveals the secrets to his phenomenal ability to remember almost anything. From presidents to state capitals, from mathematical theorems to the periodic table, kids have so much to remember for school! This incredibly helpful book is structured as an entertaining and fantastical narrative in which the author guides the reader as they attempt to climb Mount Foreverest. Up there, the goal is to defeat the Memory Thief, a villain plotting to steal everyone’s memories. On the journey, while encountering pirates, forest dwarves, and mummies, you’ll also find tools and tricks to remember the US presidents in order, foreign word meanings, countries and capitals, the periodic table, long numbers, and multiplication tables. These easily understandable exercises can help build skills to remember any kinds of words, lists, numbers, or concepts. Whether you’re trying to become a better student or just want to amaze friends and family, Memory Superpowers! is one unforgettable book. “[Steph] Stilwell’s bright illustrations accompany this book that’s full of useful tips that will help students enjoy learning to study better.” ?Booklist
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1683357760
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
A kid’s guide to amazing feats of memorization with “a variety of engaging memory exercises [and] methods for all different types of learners.” —Kirkus Reviews Nelson Dellis, the four-time USA Memory Champion, reveals the secrets to his phenomenal ability to remember almost anything. From presidents to state capitals, from mathematical theorems to the periodic table, kids have so much to remember for school! This incredibly helpful book is structured as an entertaining and fantastical narrative in which the author guides the reader as they attempt to climb Mount Foreverest. Up there, the goal is to defeat the Memory Thief, a villain plotting to steal everyone’s memories. On the journey, while encountering pirates, forest dwarves, and mummies, you’ll also find tools and tricks to remember the US presidents in order, foreign word meanings, countries and capitals, the periodic table, long numbers, and multiplication tables. These easily understandable exercises can help build skills to remember any kinds of words, lists, numbers, or concepts. Whether you’re trying to become a better student or just want to amaze friends and family, Memory Superpowers! is one unforgettable book. “[Steph] Stilwell’s bright illustrations accompany this book that’s full of useful tips that will help students enjoy learning to study better.” ?Booklist
Smart About the Presidents
Author: Jon Buller
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0448433729
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
Kids will love discovering the floor plan of the White House, a list of presidential perks, and lots of interesting info about all the presidents, from George Washington to Barack Obama. (Did you know he is the only president born in Hawaii?) Each page is jam-packed with trivia, fun facts, and information on the historical events of each presidency.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0448433729
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
Kids will love discovering the floor plan of the White House, a list of presidential perks, and lots of interesting info about all the presidents, from George Washington to Barack Obama. (Did you know he is the only president born in Hawaii?) Each page is jam-packed with trivia, fun facts, and information on the historical events of each presidency.
Photographic Presidents
Author: Cara A. Finnegan
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 0252052692
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
Defining the Chief Executive via flash powder and selfie sticks Lincoln’s somber portraits. Lyndon Johnson’s swearing in. George W. Bush’s reaction to learning about the 9/11 attacks. Photography plays an indelible role in how we remember and define American presidents. Throughout history, presidents have actively participated in all aspects of photography, not only by sitting for photos but by taking and consuming them. Cara A. Finnegan ventures from a newly-discovered daguerreotype of John Quincy Adams to Barack Obama’s selfies to tell the stories of how presidents have participated in the medium’s transformative moments. As she shows, technological developments not only changed photography, but introduced new visual values that influence how we judge an image. At the same time, presidential photographs—as representations of leaders who symbolized the nation—sparked public debate on these values and their implications. An original journey through political history, Photographic Presidents reveals the intertwined evolution of an American institution and a medium that continues to define it.
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 0252052692
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
Defining the Chief Executive via flash powder and selfie sticks Lincoln’s somber portraits. Lyndon Johnson’s swearing in. George W. Bush’s reaction to learning about the 9/11 attacks. Photography plays an indelible role in how we remember and define American presidents. Throughout history, presidents have actively participated in all aspects of photography, not only by sitting for photos but by taking and consuming them. Cara A. Finnegan ventures from a newly-discovered daguerreotype of John Quincy Adams to Barack Obama’s selfies to tell the stories of how presidents have participated in the medium’s transformative moments. As she shows, technological developments not only changed photography, but introduced new visual values that influence how we judge an image. At the same time, presidential photographs—as representations of leaders who symbolized the nation—sparked public debate on these values and their implications. An original journey through political history, Photographic Presidents reveals the intertwined evolution of an American institution and a medium that continues to define it.
Remembering the Presidents of the USA
Author: Kevin Horsley
Publisher: TCK Publishing
ISBN: 1631611216
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 39
Book Description
Learn the first 44 U.S. presidents with this quick & easy guide from the Wall Street Journal–bestselling author of Unlimited Memory and The Happy Mind. In these pages, you will quickly learn all 44 Presidents of the United States in order. Just by looking at four pictures and reading through the descriptions, you will know the presidents forwards, backwards, inside, and out. You will also instantly learn some extra fun facts and trivia about each president. This book is not about rote learning or memorizing the presidents with some silly acronym, poem, or rhyme. It is about showing you a way to store information quickly and more effectively so that you can instantly recall information. Why is it important to know all the presidents? If you know all 44 presidents, you have a framework and timeline for all American and world history. Once you have the framework in order, it becomes easier to connect new information to it such as time periods and decisions that were made in history that shaped the world. By getting to know each president and doing more research into who they were as people and leaders, the more you will improve your knowledge and thinking on respectable leadership qualities. Having great references and strong stories in our minds can help us be better people in times of decision making and in life in general. When you are familiar with the presidents and the timeline that they fall into, it will also be easier to connect U.S. vice presidents and other countries’ presidents to them and, therefore, further expand your general knowledge. You can also use this method of remembering to stretch your memory, increase your learning, and improve your general knowledge in other areas of your life, as well. This book has no fluff. We will show you exactly what to do and we get straight to the point. Don’t just read this book; play with the concepts and make it part of your thinking and your life.
Publisher: TCK Publishing
ISBN: 1631611216
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 39
Book Description
Learn the first 44 U.S. presidents with this quick & easy guide from the Wall Street Journal–bestselling author of Unlimited Memory and The Happy Mind. In these pages, you will quickly learn all 44 Presidents of the United States in order. Just by looking at four pictures and reading through the descriptions, you will know the presidents forwards, backwards, inside, and out. You will also instantly learn some extra fun facts and trivia about each president. This book is not about rote learning or memorizing the presidents with some silly acronym, poem, or rhyme. It is about showing you a way to store information quickly and more effectively so that you can instantly recall information. Why is it important to know all the presidents? If you know all 44 presidents, you have a framework and timeline for all American and world history. Once you have the framework in order, it becomes easier to connect new information to it such as time periods and decisions that were made in history that shaped the world. By getting to know each president and doing more research into who they were as people and leaders, the more you will improve your knowledge and thinking on respectable leadership qualities. Having great references and strong stories in our minds can help us be better people in times of decision making and in life in general. When you are familiar with the presidents and the timeline that they fall into, it will also be easier to connect U.S. vice presidents and other countries’ presidents to them and, therefore, further expand your general knowledge. You can also use this method of remembering to stretch your memory, increase your learning, and improve your general knowledge in other areas of your life, as well. This book has no fluff. We will show you exactly what to do and we get straight to the point. Don’t just read this book; play with the concepts and make it part of your thinking and your life.
Yo Sacramento! (And all those other State Capitals you don't know)
Author: Will Cleveland
Publisher: Easton Studio Press LLC
ISBN: 1935212370
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Memory systems help you memorize lots of information quickly and easily. Based on a proven illustrated mnemonic memory system that has made its companion book, Yo Millard Fillmore! a huge success, with over 500,000 copies sold, Yo Sacramento! will help anyone nine years old or older memorize all of the U.S. states and their capitals - quickly and easily. In response to nationwide demand, we offer Yo, Sacramento! to help you memorize all of the U.S. states and their capitals—just as quickly and easily!
Publisher: Easton Studio Press LLC
ISBN: 1935212370
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Memory systems help you memorize lots of information quickly and easily. Based on a proven illustrated mnemonic memory system that has made its companion book, Yo Millard Fillmore! a huge success, with over 500,000 copies sold, Yo Sacramento! will help anyone nine years old or older memorize all of the U.S. states and their capitals - quickly and easily. In response to nationwide demand, we offer Yo, Sacramento! to help you memorize all of the U.S. states and their capitals—just as quickly and easily!
The President's Book of Secrets
Author: David Priess
Publisher: PublicAffairs
ISBN: 1610395964
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
Every president has had a unique and complicated relationship with the intelligence community. While some have been coolly distant, even adversarial, others have found their intelligence agencies to be among the most valuable instruments of policy and power. Since John F. Kennedy's presidency, this relationship has been distilled into a personalized daily report: a short summary of what the intelligence apparatus considers the most crucial information for the president to know that day about global threats and opportunities. This top-secret document is known as the President's Daily Brief, or, within national security circles, simply "the Book." Presidents have spent anywhere from a few moments (Richard Nixon) to a healthy part of their day (George W. Bush) consumed by its contents; some (Bill Clinton and George H. W. Bush) consider it far and away the most important document they saw on a regular basis while commander in chief. The details of most PDBs are highly classified, and will remain so for many years. But the process by which the intelligence community develops and presents the Book is a fascinating look into the operation of power at the highest levels. David Priess, a former intelligence officer and daily briefer, has interviewed every living president and vice president as well as more than one hundred others intimately involved with the production and delivery of the president's book of secrets. He offers an unprecedented window into the decision making of every president from Kennedy to Obama, with many character-rich stories revealed here for the first time.
Publisher: PublicAffairs
ISBN: 1610395964
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
Every president has had a unique and complicated relationship with the intelligence community. While some have been coolly distant, even adversarial, others have found their intelligence agencies to be among the most valuable instruments of policy and power. Since John F. Kennedy's presidency, this relationship has been distilled into a personalized daily report: a short summary of what the intelligence apparatus considers the most crucial information for the president to know that day about global threats and opportunities. This top-secret document is known as the President's Daily Brief, or, within national security circles, simply "the Book." Presidents have spent anywhere from a few moments (Richard Nixon) to a healthy part of their day (George W. Bush) consumed by its contents; some (Bill Clinton and George H. W. Bush) consider it far and away the most important document they saw on a regular basis while commander in chief. The details of most PDBs are highly classified, and will remain so for many years. But the process by which the intelligence community develops and presents the Book is a fascinating look into the operation of power at the highest levels. David Priess, a former intelligence officer and daily briefer, has interviewed every living president and vice president as well as more than one hundred others intimately involved with the production and delivery of the president's book of secrets. He offers an unprecedented window into the decision making of every president from Kennedy to Obama, with many character-rich stories revealed here for the first time.