From Washington to Obama, this book offers a look at the lives of each U.S. president, along with a large array of factual, anecdotal, and historic perspectives on the American presidency.

"Labels common stories about former U.S. presidents as fact or fiction and teaches readers how to tell the difference between truth and rumors"--Provided by publisher.

"A deeply private man, shut off even to those who worked closely with him, Abraham Lincoln often captured “his best thoughts,” as he called them, in short notes to himself. He would work out his personal stances on the biggest issues of the day, never expecting anyone to see these frank, unpolished pieces of writing, which he’d then keep close at hand, in desk drawers and even in his top hat. The profound importance of these notes has been overlooked,...

"From Viking raids to today's constitutional monarchy, the far-northern European country of Norway has evolved into a prosperous, peaceful country in the 21st century. Through vivid photos and easy-to-read main text, readers are given the tools to explore Norway's history, government, and economy; its striking scenery, including fjords, snow-capped mountains, and glaciers; and its impressive wildlife, including polar bears, musk oxen, and seabirds....

Provides information about Afghanistan, with emphasis on its geography, culture, history, economy, and government.

Provides information about Canada, with emphasis on its geography, culture, history, economy, and government.

From George Washington's "New Yorker" and Thomas Jefferson's "pedicure" to Theodore Roosevelt's "lunatic fringe," Richard Nixon's "silent majority," and Donald Trump's "covfefe," this entertaining and eminently readable volume compiles words and phrases that were coined or popularized by American presidents. Discover the origins of "bloviate" (Warren G. Harding), "military-industrial complex" (Dwight D. Eisenhower), "misunderestimate" (George W. Bush),...

Provides information about South Korea, with emphasis on its geography, culture, history, economy, and government.

"Pride, greed, and power have driven men to do the unthinkable--including selling out their nations and unsuspected citizens to the most corrupt and destructive "invisible" global leaders on Earth. But how did this happen on American soil? How did the downfall begin and who were the predators that the "land of the free and home of the brave" fell victim to? And is all hope lost? This book captures details of the last 200 years of American history...