10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TAFT»
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Best-selling novelist Ann Patchett's second, "strikingly original"* novel tells the moving story of John Nickel, an ex-jazz musician who wanted nothing more than to be a good father.
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The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard
Taft, ...
The Bully Pulpit is also the story of the muckraking press, which arouses the spirit of reform that helps Roosevelt push the government to shed its laissez-faire attitude toward robber barons, corrupt politicians, and corporate exploiters ...
Doris Kearns Goodwin, 2013
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1912: Wilson, Roosevelt,
Taft and Debs -The Election that ...
The 1912 presidential contest was the first since the days of Jefferson and Hamilton in which the great question of America's exceptional destiny was debated. 1912 changed America.
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The Byzantine Rite: A Short History
Father Taft contributes to a remedy of that shortfall through this work. In it he traces the origins of the Byzantine Rite during its period of formation: from its earliest recorded beginnings until the end of Byzantium (1453 c.e.).
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Stewardship: Lessons Learned from the Lost Culture of Wall ...
Praise For Stewardship "This is a powerful and moving book that deserves to be widely read.The idea of stewardship captures powerfully what is needed today.I just hope the financial industry listens." —Gillian Tett, U.S. Managing Editor, ...
John G. Taft, Charles D. Ellis, 2012
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The Papers of Robert A.
Taft: 1949-1953
This is the final volume of the 'Taft Papers'. This fourth and final volumeof a selected edition of the papers of Robert A Taft, documents Taft'spost - World War II and congressional experiences until his death in1953.
Robert Alphonso Taft, Clarence E. Wunderlin, 2006
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Taft, Roosevelt, and the Limits of Friendship
William Howard Taft and Theodore Roosevelt enjoyed a much-valued, years-long friendship, only to have it break down when, in 1912, they came to political blows over the Republican Party nomination for the presidency.
Invited to the White House to watch over her two brothers, who were playmates of the Lincolns' sons, Julia had an intimate perspective on the First Family's home life, which she describes with charm and candor in this book.
A most extraordinary satire, Jason Heller’s debut novel follows the strange new life of a presidential Rip Van Winkle: a man who never even wanted the White House in the first place, yet finds himself hurtling toward it once more—this ...
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Mr. Republican: a biography of Robert A.
Taft
Offers a sympathetic portrait of the U.S. Senator and presidential aspirant drawn from his personal papers.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TAFT»
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Judge Taft-Carter approves the pension settlement; calls it fair
In a 68-page ruling, Judge Sarah Taft-Carter ruled the settlement was fair, adequate and reasonable considering the high-stakes risks both sides faced if the ... «The Providence Journal, Jun 15»
CCF reopening makes Taft fastest-growing city in CA
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California grew modestly last year to 38.7 million people, with San Diego and San Jose experiencing the largest gains among ... «Bakersfield Now, May 15»
Pension settlement deal approved by Judge Taft-Carter
Former R.I. Supreme Court Chief Justice Frank Williams as Special Master presented his report to Superior Court Judge Sarah Taft-Carter, who accepted the ... «WLNE-TV, Apr 15»
Stand off in downtown Taft ends, Arizona man arrested
Stand off in downtown Taft ends, Arizona man arrested. Stand off lasted for about five hours. Oscar Contreras. 3:29 PM, Mar 28, 2015. 9:26 PM, Mar 28, 2015. «KERO 23ABC News, Mar 15»
Man killed by Georgia police in Maserati identified as new father …
A father of one was shot and killed by police officers outside of Atlanta when they tried to serve him an arrest warrant. Nicholas Taft Thomas, 25, was at his job at ... «New Pittsburgh Courier, Mar 15»
Former correctional officer accused of trying to sneak drugs into Taft …
Ramon Cano, 28, a former correctional officer at the Taft Federal Correctional Facility was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Anthony W. Ishii ... «KERO 23ABC News, Feb 15»
Taft reacts to Bryan Oliver's plea deal two years after high school …
For those who grew up in Taft, they describe it as a tight-knit community, very quiet and safe. Two years ago, the community was shaken when student Bryan ... «KERO 23ABC News, Jan 15»
Taft HS teammates meet back up in College Football National …
One player starting for each team is from Taft High School. Dwayne Stanford and Aldolphus Washington were football All-Americans at Taft. The National ... «WLWT Cincinnati, Jan 15»
No police officer: Taft school district sues over shooting
No police officer: Taft school district sues over shooting »Play Video FILE - Taft Union High School is seen Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, following a classroom ... «Bakersfield Now, Jan 15»
Burton Albion defender George Taft dedicates goal to friend who …
GEORGE Taft has dedicated his first goal in senior football to a family friend who died when flight MH17 crashed in Ukraine. The 21-year-old defender netted the ... «Burton Mail, Jan 15»
