Gerard Helferich Knihy

Zack Killebrew's year as a small-time cotton farmer reveals the challenges of traditional agriculture against both natural and modern threats, including weeds, insects, drought, and globalization. The narrative intertwines Killebrew's personal struggles with the broader historical and cultural significance of cotton in America. As he nears harvest, the impending devastation of hurricanes Katrina and Rita adds urgency to his story, offering insights into the past, present, and future of farming in the Mississippi Delta.

A myth-busting account of how two battling American giants teamed up to save the nation's economyAs the twentieth century opened, Theodore Roosevelt and J. Pierpont Morgan were the two most powerful men in America, perhaps the world. The transformations they wrought in the processes of government and business were essential to creating our modern age. Yet no book has focused exclusively on the relationship between these two pivotal figures, and when they have been considered together, the result has generally been to reduce them to battling colossi, the great trust builder versus the original trustbuster. The truth is that their long association was far more complex, and that--despite risks for both men--it saved U.S. business.

The narrative delves into the intense 1912 presidential campaign, focusing on the dramatic events surrounding the assassination attempt on Theodore Roosevelt. It brings to life the forgotten assailant, exploring his motivations and the political climate of the time. Rich in historical detail, the story captures the tension of the era and the impact of this pivotal moment on Roosevelt's campaign, offering a unique perspective on a significant yet overlooked episode in American history.

A myth-busting account of how two battling American giants teamed up to save the nation's economy As the twentieth century opened, Theodore Roosevelt and J. Pierpont Morgan were the two most powerful men in America, perhaps the world. The transformations they wrought in the processes of government and business were essential to creating our modern age. Yet no book has focused exclusively on the relationship between these two pivotal figures, and when they have been considered together, the result has generally been to reduce them to battling colossi, the great trust builder versus the original trustbuster. The truth is that their long association was far more complex, and that-despite risks for both men-it saved U.S. business.

"A vivid tale of great rulers, renowned archaeologists, gifted scientists, unlettered prospectors, and hopeful entrepreneurs, Stone of Kings melds history, popular science, and armchair travel into a real-life, high-stakes treasure hunt for the astonishing Maya jade."--P. [2] of jacket.