The Enduring Legacy of the WPA: When FDR Put the Nation to Work
The narrative explores the Works Progress Administration (WPA), a key element of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal, highlighting its significant achievements and the fervent supporters and detractors it attracted. This in-depth account reveals the WPA's impact on American society and its legacy, offering insights into the challenges and triumphs faced during its operation.
The narrative follows the life of the first astronaut to orbit the Earth, highlighting his remarkable journey that spans nearly a century. As the oldest astronaut, he inspires a nation with his bravery, showcasing the evolution of space exploration and personal resilience. The book captures significant historical moments while offering a profound reflection on the impact of one man's experiences against the backdrop of a transformative era.
The True Story of a Family Running from the Mob
"Crazy Sal" Polisi was a mobster before 1982 when he left to start a new life with his family. But as funds ran low, he started dealing drugs again--and got busted. Facing 35 years in jail, he became an undercover informant. His is an explosive story of organized crime. Purchased for television.
Gordon Gould woke up one night in his Bronx, New York, apartment, opened a laboratory notebook and wrote: "Some rough calculations on the feasibility of a LASER: Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation." That was November 1957, and the 37-year-old graduate student had coined the name for a world-changing invention. Before he stopped, he had written the first description of a working laser and how it could be used. What he didn't know was how to get a patent. So Gould, even as a radical background denied him a security clearance to work on his own invention, would spend the next thirty years fighting to prove he, and not the Nobel laureate Charles Townes, was the inventor. Finally, by 1988, Gould's legal war had won him four basic laser patents that upheld his claim. LASER is the dramatic story of a brilliant lone inventor who took on the establishment and triumphed in the end.
Ray Scott founded the Bass Angler Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.) and launched a series of tournaments that created a new brand of sports hero: the professional bass fisherman. Roland Martin and Rick Clunn won big tournaments and grew into legends. They inspired countless anglers who dreamed of fishing their way to fame and fortune. BASS WARS vividly describes the beginnings of B.A.S.S. as it follows Clunn, his top rivals, and two of the young dreamers, Randy Blaukat and Randy Moseley, during one grueling and fascinating year in the high-stakes, high-pressure sport of big-league bass fishing. Bass anglers and fishing fans alike consider it a classic.
A touching and beautifully written story of Nick Taylor's journey with his parents to the end of their lives. Millions of children are taking similar journeys, which is why the Washington Post called A NECESSARY END "one of the key stories of our time."
Set against the backdrop of urban life in London, this book explores the challenges of finding nature amidst the hustle and bustle of the city. It delves into the experiences of individuals striving to connect with the outdoors, highlighting their adventures and the therapeutic benefits of nature. The narrative captures the tension between city living and the longing for natural spaces, offering insights into how one can cultivate a sense of peace and connection to the environment despite urban constraints.
