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New Hampshire-a small state with a small, distinct population-is nevertheless the beacon of American democracy. Since 1920, its residents have been the first in the nation to cast their votes in the presidential primaries. History has shown that if you want to be commander in chief, you have to win, or at least place a strong second, in New Hampshire. Donald Trump bolstered the trend with his victory in 2016. For that reason, the state is also the graveyard of political ambitions: incumbent presidents Harry Truman, Lyndon Johnson, Gerald Ford, and George H. W. Bush were all wounded by strong primary challengers in New Hampshire--and well-known, well-funded candidates see the White House disappear when they can't figure out how to win it. For a year and a half leading up to Primary Day, Scott Conroy followed the often absurd 2016 campaign up and down New Hampshire. Along the way, he got up close and personal with the candidates themselves, while absorbing local insights and entertaining anecdotes from the peppery state officials and wily operatives who have determined national political fates for generations. From far-flung towns like Dixville Notch and Berlin to "big cities" like Manchester and Portsmouth, in Vote First or Die, Conroy reveals the inner workings of American politics through the unforgettable characters who populate the exceedingly influential state of New Hampshire.
The New York Times bestselling saga of a most unusual family from the award-winning author of The World According to Garp. “The first of my father’s illusions was that bears could survive the life lived by human beings, and the second was that human beings could survive a life led in hotels.” So says John Berry, son of a hapless dreamer, brother to a cadre of eccentric siblings, and chronicler of the lives lived, the loves experienced, the deaths met, and the myriad strange and wonderful times encountered by the family Berry. Hoteliers, pet-bear owners, friends of Freud (the animal trainer and vaudevillian, that is), and playthings of mad fate, they “dream on” in a funny, sad, outrageous, and moving novel by the remarkable author of A Prayer for Owen Meany and Last Night in Twisted River.
This reproducible book is an introduction to your great state. Kids will learn about their state history, geography, presidents, people, places, nature, animals, and much more by completing these enriching activities.
In the coming presidential primaries, no state is as important in setting the stage - or affecting the odds - as New Hampshire. This small, mountainous, proudly distinctive state holds the first primary and the results, both real and in comparison to expectations, can greatly influence the competition for the highest office in the land. Candidates who do well can create momentum and gain support, while those who do worse than expected can be counted out. Scala explains the distinctiveness of New Hampshire politics and how the candidates create strategies to appeal to the state's voters. New Hampshire's sympathy for reformist candidates has the paradoxical affect of jumpstarting the campaigns of those candidates least representative of Democratic voters nationally. The implications for Democratic chances to win the presidency in 2004 are discussed.
New Hampshire, Our Home is a 4th grade history textbook. The outline for this book is based on the New Hampshire Curriculum Frameworks for social studies and teaches civics, economics, geography, and history. The book places the state's historical events in the larger context of our nation's history and has many features such as chapter Key Ideas, New Hampshire Portraits, local images and maps, and timelines that engage students in important people, places, and events that have influenced New Hampshire history.
This adorable board book captures the true spirit of the Granite State. In colorful detail, young readers are treated to a personal tour of New Hampshire's most treasured landmarks and attractions including Mount Washington, Portsmouth Harbour Lighthouse, lakes, canoeists and kayakers, baby loons and white-tailed deer, maple trees and syrup, fishing, covered bridges, sandy beaches, general stores, sailing, apple orchards, skiing, ice skating, and more.
The perfect reference guide for students in grades 3 and up - or anyone! This handy, easy-to-use reference guide is divided into seven color-coded sections which includes New Hampshire basic facts, geography, history, people, places, nature and miscellaneous information. Each section is color coded for easy recognition. This Pocket Guide comes with complete and comprehensive facts ALL about New Hampshire. Riddles, recipes, and surprising facts make this guide a delight! New Hampshire Basics section explores your state's symbols and their special meaning. New Hampshire Geography section digs up the what's where in New Hampshire. New Hampshire History section is like traveling through time to some of New Hampshire's greatest moments. New Hampshire People section introduces you to famous personalities and your next-door neighbors. New Hampshire Places section shows you where you might enjoy your next family vacation. New Hampshire Nature section tells what Mother Nature gave to New Hampshire. New Hampshire Miscellaneous section describes the real fun stuff ALL about New Hampshire.
