By Joseph Nathan Kane and Janet Podell The authoritative source for information about the lives, backgrounds, and terms of office of every American president, from George Washington onward, Wilson s acclaimed Facts About the Presidents series continues with its much-anticipated Eighth Edition.Written for both general readers and researchers, this volume will be one of the most widely consulted works in your reference collection. The new Eighth Edition of Facts About the Presidents delivers comprehensive data about every American president, from George Washington to Barack Obama, plus facts about the Executive Office itself.What s New in the Eighth EditionIn addition to the intensive coverage of past presidents, this volume contains: * Extensive and authoritative facts about both terms of President George W. Bush. * The inauguration and early White House tenure of President Barack Obama. * The most up-to-date knowledge available, relying on the latest scholarship. * A complete and...