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From George Washington to Barack Obama, this collection of weird and wild but true facts will show you a whole other side of our nation s leaders:

Andrew Jackson was married to a bigamist.
Martin Van Buren wore pistols in the Senate chamber in case things got too rowdy.
Franklin Pierce ran over a woman with his horse while in office and was arrested, but was released when the police realized he was the president.
James Garfield could simultaneously write Greek with one hand and Latin with the other.
Dwight D. Eisenhower s nickname for his staff driver was Private Parts....

Which Song is the Best and Why? Read it and see
Organized by rank, from 1 to 100, this illustrated celebration of the best songs by the boys who revolutionized rock-and-roll includes expert commentary, historical context, interview material, and lots of great sidebars (including "best" lists from some of today's pop music powerhouses.)Like all "best of" lists, the book's opinionated stance generates animated discussion.
Here, There, and Everywhere is profusely illustrated with photos of the band at work and play, and all of the unforgettable album-cover art. Appendices include a...

Call them Native Americans, American Indians, indigenous peoples, or first nations -- a vast and diverse array of nations, tribes, and cultures populated every corner of North America long before Columbus arrived. Native American History For Dummies reveals what is known about their pre-Columbian history and shows how their presence, customs, and beliefs influenced everything that was to follow.

This straightforward guide breaks down their ten-thousand-plus year history and explores their influence on European settlement of the continent. You'll gain fresh insight into the major...