economic conditions

Uses several of the author's newspaper columns in the New York Times to describe in chronological-order how George Bush's "boom economy" has failed.

Argues that America is faced with a looming economic crisis caused by the flight of innovators to other dynamic hot spots around the world such as Sidney, Shanghai and Dublin. Outlines ominous trends in business practices, cultural norms, educational systems and politics that are making talented people reluctant to live and work in the United States. Explains how technology, talent and tolerance are the engines of economic development for the future.

Written in 1843 to provide immigrants to Illinois with practical information about everyday life on the prairie. Presents an accurate look at the Middle West in the 1840s.

Explores the current crisis in Sierra Leone focusing on diplomacy, and policies, and suggests a framework for peacemaking.