The Senator and the Sin Eater

The Senator and the Sin Eater Review

Seneca Falls, West Virginia, is a picturesque town. Tucked between the foothills of the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, it lives in the shadow of the Dunning and Munroe families, mining moguls who have competed for coal in the region for generations. It is a place Joshua Chacón would rather forget. The scorned biracial stepson of the Dunning dynasty, Chacón has acquired a national reputation and a Pulitzer Prize for his books revealing political skullduggery. Drawn back to the hometown he abandoned by news of the mysterious murder of his half brother, Senator Stewart Dunning, Josh soon becomes entangled in a murder plot thick with the power politics of the ruling families of West Virginia's mining country.

"Any time you pick up a book with Bill Buchanan's name on the cover, there is one thing of which you can be certain: Colonel Buchanan always deals with his characters kindly and gently. The Senator and the Sin Eater, his last book before his death, provides a perfect example of this. . . . [It] is much more than a murder mystery. It is an examination of what sometimes goes wrong in a small, friendly town."--Tony Hillerman, from the Foreword

Senator Mansfield: The Extraordinary Life of a Great American Statesman and Diplomat

Senator Mansfield: The Extraordinary Life of a Great American Statesman and Diplomat Review

A spellbinding biography of one of the most powerful and dignified men ever to come to DC—Senator Mike Mansfield.

Mike Mansfield's career as the longest serving majority leader is finally given its due in this extraordinary biography. In many respects, Mansfield's dignity and decorum represent the high-water mark of the US Senate: he was respected as a leader who helped build consensus on tough issues and was renowned for his ability to work across the aisle and build strong coalitions. Amazingly, he would have breakfast every morning with a member of the opposing party.

Mansfield was instrumental in pushing through some of the most influential legislation of the twentieth century. He was at the helm when the Senate passed landmark legislation such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the creation of Medicare, and the nuclear test ban treaty. Mansfield played a crucial role in shaping America's foreign policy, corresponding with JFK about his opposition to the growing presence of the US in Southeast Asia. As ambassador to Japan, his conversations with Cambodia and China paved the way for Nixon's historic trip to China in 1972.

Pen and ink portraits of the senators, assemblymen, and state officers, of the state of New York

Pen and ink portraits of the senators, assemblymen, and state officers, of the state of New York Review

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1857 Excerpt: ... and an eloquent debater; he attends the Dutch Reformed church; is married. He is of small stature, has light hair, large blue eyes and a pale face; he is a sociable, companionable, free-hearted man, with a multitude of friends. GEORGE S. NICHOLS Represents the Tenth Senatorial District, having been sent there by an American constituency.. Sometime since he went to California, and returned with his pockets filled with rocks. He is a farmer, about thirty-seven years of age, rather under the common stature, is of th& nervous temperament, has auburn hair and blue eyes, seldom speaks unless it be to introduce a bill, and then a few words brings him to his seat. He is on the insurance committee; and is highly respected in all the relations of life. His place of residence is Athens, Greene county. BENSON OWEN Was born in Homer, Cortland county, N. Y., March 10th, 1807. His father, Lewis S. Owen, was a physician, who resided in that town about 50 years. Mr. Owen was admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of this state in 1830; practiced his profession in Allegany county some three or four years, when he removed with his family to the state of Ohio, where he resided until 1844, when he moved to Seneca Falls and engaged in the foundry and machine business. He has not pursued his profession as a business since his return to this state; was collector of tolls on the Cayuga and Seneca Canal at Seneca Falls during 1854 and 1855. He has a family, consisting of a wife and one child. In person he is five feet ten inches in hight, weighs about 130 pounds. He is a member of the Republican party and belongs to the anti-slavery wing of the old Whig' party; is not a member but a regular attendant and supporter of the Presbyterian church. He is a man of sound mind and acute rea...

Senator James Murray Masson: Defender of the Old South.(Review) (book review): An article from: The Mississippi Quarterly

Senator James Murray Masson: Defender of the Old South.(Review) (book review): An article from: The Mississippi Quarterly Review

This digital document is an article from The Mississippi Quarterly, published by Mississippi State University on December 22, 1999. The length of the article is 2302 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Senator James Murray Masson: Defender of the Old South.(Review) (book review)
Author: Mitchell Snay
Publication:The Mississippi Quarterly (Refereed)
Date: December 22, 1999
Publisher: Mississippi State University
Volume: 53 Issue: 1 Page: 151

Article Type: Book Review

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The Larion Senators: The Eldarn Sequence Book 3

The Larion Senators: The Eldarn Sequence Book 3 Review

Steven Taylor has cast the malevolent soul of Nerak into the Fold's inky void, but the evil that controlled Nerak and brutalized the people of Eldarn has escaped and captured Mark Jenkins. Eldarn's fate still hangs in the balance, and Steven remains the land's only real hope. As he and his companions make their way across country—rallying what remains of their allies—Mark disappears into the foothills of the Blackstone Mountains, determined to excavate the Larion spell table and use its awesome power to destroy Eldarn. Is Steven willing to kill his best friend and face eternal exile in Eldarn to save two worlds from annihilation?

Should Congress renew the ban on assault weapons? Unless renewed, the ban will expire in September. A Senator who voted for the 1994 ban, and one who ... An article from: New York Times Upfront

Should Congress renew the ban on assault weapons? Unless renewed, the ban will expire in September. A Senator who voted for the 1994 ban, and one who ... An article from: New York Times Upfront Review

This digital document is an article from New York Times Upfront, published by Scholastic, Inc. on February 2, 2004. The length of the article is 538 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Should Congress renew the ban on assault weapons? Unless renewed, the ban will expire in September. A Senator who voted for the 1994 ban, and one who voted against it, debate its value.(Debate)
Author: Dianne Feinstein
Publication:New York Times Upfront (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 2, 2004
Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
Volume: 136 Issue: 8 Page: 20(1)

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The Education of a Senator

The Education of a Senator Review

Recently discovered in the archives of the Dirksen Congressional Center, this is the memoir Senator Dirksen was writing at the time of his death in 1969 -- and his gravel-voiced warmth and wisdom come through on every page. Covering the years of his boyhood through his election to the Senate in 1950, it reveals the foundation of a great public servant in the making.

In a world where the political scene is wall-to-wall scandal, the honesty, faith, and devotion to hard work revealed by this memoir give the lie to Mark Twain's cynical statement, "It could probably be shown by facts and figures that there is no distinctly native American criminal class except Congress".

Dirksen's insights into his early life and development are a treasure with riches for all readers. They might even prove instructive to those in today's halls of power.