Take flight into the world of Naval Aviation during one of the most tumultuous periods in modern history. Naval Aviation Patches – Vietnam Era is a special collection book of squadron patches, the vibrant symbols that adorned the uniforms of valiant Navy aviators during the Vietnam War. Each patch is an emblem of courage, camaraderie, and the indomitable spirit of those who soared through the skies to defend freedom.
The Civil War saw many recent inventions used in war for the first time. Probably the most significant was the railroad. The Union army seized the local railroads which enabled them to move troops and supplies quickly and easily throughout the state. The railroad tracks were the iron shackles that held Missouri within the Federal embrace. It follows that the South’s primary strategic goal was to break these railroads, and the Union’s constant need was to protect them. It is not surprising that the summer of 1861 saw an epidemic of bridge-burning of the railroads of Missouri.
Step into the dawn of a nation with The Common Sense of It All, the first in a compelling trilogy on the American Revolution. Beginning in 1774, this sweeping story traces the roots of independence back to the Mayflower Compact and the growing tensions between the colonies and Great Britain. Through the lives of iconic figures like Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Paine, and George Washington—alongside characters such as Henrietta Boswell and Noah Rafferty—this book brings to life the courage, sacrifice, and determination that helped shape the United States. Discover how ordinary individuals and bold decisions ignited an extraordinary fight for freedom.
The Hip-Hop Generation, featuring Afrika Bambaataa, Makaveli, The Notorious B.I.G., Ice-T, and 50 Cent is a non-fiction work involving the history and development of the HIP-HOP culture and the genre of Rap artistry.
This work focuses on the various perspectives which are projected regarding the virtues, values, money, violence, and impact on both the youth around the world, and societies as a whole. The HIP-HOP Generation will also fixate on the ‘’Super Stars’’ of the Rap industry, identifying the talent, vision, and genius of those who helped create and nourish the industry. The work also includes a candid look at corporate America’s involvement and culpability regarding violence in the HIP-HOP community and society as a whole.
Commissioned by Les Amis (“The Friends”) for The 250th Anniversary of the Founding of Saint Louis
The settlers in the French Colonial era left few physical traces, including the locations of their individual burial sites. The oldest burying grounds were East Bank locations, and most of those were washed away by major flooding along the same Mississippi River that brought the early explorers and settlers to that land. Early burying grounds on the West Bank, especially in St. Louis, were “washed away” by the forces of expanding population and changing economics. Identifying early burial grounds is now a difficult, controversial process.
Missouri. America’s Heartland. It has a rich history of good, bad, ugly, and beautiful with both tragedy and triumph at their greatest stage. The real spirit of the state rests within the history of professional sports. Missouri has been home to many historic firsts that have permanently impacted professional sports today. Throughout its history, teams have come and gone, some with success and others not so much. The Spirit of Missouri goes through the teams, coaches, players, and broadcasters, and what they brought to the table to make history in Missouri sports. The Spirit of Missouri is an inspiration to all those looking for an opportunity to excel while expressing what makes us human: change, heartbreak, and jubilation.
What’s Wrong With This Picture? explores an alternate perspective of American history, examining connections between major events and the forces of unseen power. Weaving together the political and personal, Rico Carenza places his account in the context of broader social concerns, asking whether specific parties manipulated key historical events—ranging from wars to economic policy—to retain control and privilege.
By interweaving conspiracy theory and autobiography, What’s Wrong With This Picture? is both an autobiographical narrative and a commentary on power, freedom, and the American Dream. Carenza invites the reader to reassess how they see history and challenge themselves to go seek out their own truths in times of social distress.
In the summer of 1969, the Mississippi River Festival (MRF) kicked off on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Over the next 12 turbulent summers, the outdoor concert series attracted more than a million fans, showcased the talents of hundreds of legendary performers, and created countless memories among the artists, fans and workers who called the MRF their summer home.
The Who, Bob Dylan, the Grateful Dead, the Eagles, Janis Joplin and many other rock legends played the MRF. But the festival’s commitment to music diversity allowed area fans to also enjoy classical, jazz, dance, barbershop, theater and bluegrass over the course of a summer.
The Mississippi River Festival is a part of history now, but it remains a beloved piece of nostalgia for thousands of St. Louis area residents. And now, for the first time, the complete story is being told. With fan reviews, artist recounts, and a gallery of rare, vintage photos, this is the story of what happened when the stars came out.