The definitive work on the West's water crisis. --NewsweekThe story of the American West is the story of a relentless quest for a precious resource: water. It is a tale of rivers diverted and dammed; of political corruption and intrigue; of billion-dollar battles over water rights; of ecological and economic disaster. In his landmark book; Cadillac Desert; Marc Reisner writes of the earliest settlers; lured by the promise of paradise; and of the ruthless tactics employed by Los Angeles politicians and business interests to ensure the city's growth. He documents the bitter rivalry between two government giants; the Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; in the competition to transform the West. Based on more than a decade of research; Cadillac Desert is a stunning expose and a dramatic; intriguing history of the creation of an Eden--an Eden that may only be a mirage.
#43936 in Books Lucette Matalon Lagnado 1992-05-01 1992-05-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.70 x .55 x 5.00l; .52 #File Name: 0140169318320 pagesChildren of the Flames Dr Josef Mengele and the Untold Story of the Twins of Auschwitz
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. The Children of the FlamesBy KaytI read this book. I loved it from a historical perspective and I hated it from the human perspective. I felt so bad for those children and babies; I felt bad for the moms and dads; I felt bad that entire generations were wiped out and it made me wonder about what makes some people so evil and inhumane. It was somewhat unnerving in view of todays political climate.I feel it tells a story that needs to be told. People can choose to believe it or not. I believe it. My uncles were in World War 2. The uncles who came home brought their own stories.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy karen fosterawesome0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerImportant history needs to be told and remembered so such barbarism never happens again
