Books with author Linda George

Once part of Mexico and later an independent republic, the nation's second largest state has a past more colorful than many. The region that is now Texas was home to various Native American peoples before the arrival of the Spanish explorers who conquered and claimed the land. Settlement, revolution, and ultimately statehood make up the fascinating story of Texas.

By splicing genes or "cutting and pasting" chromosomes, the process of gene therapy can treat, cure, or even prevent disease by physically altering genetic structures. Genetic engineering has not only already been applied to countless industries, most notably in agriculture, it also holds great promise in many realms of medicine. But what are the ramifications of being able to pick and choose the genes we have and what are the ethical implications of creating "perfect" bodies for ourselves?

Wars obviously have an enormous impact on those who fight them. What about war's effect on the people back home? How does war change and define their lives, and how does this affected populace, in turn, shape American society? Through the copious use of primary sources, Letters from the Homefront offers first-hand, sometimes poignant insight into the impact of war on America's civilian population. Letters and diaries as well as an array of other documents from the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, World War I, World War II and the Vietnam War combine with key background information to take the reader through the course of each war, from inception to aftermath. What emerges is a fascinating snapshot of life on the American homefront.