Central Kansas Library System

"The history of the last half century in America, Europe, and other major economies is in large part the story of wealth flowing upward. The most affluent people emerged from capitalism's triumph in the Cold War to loot the peace, depriving governments of the resources needed to serve their people, and leaving them tragically unprepared for the worst pandemic in a century. Drawing on decades of experience covering the global economy, award-winning...

When Chicken opens a housekeeping business, his best friend Cat comes to mind as the perfect partner. But Cat is sleepy, clumsy, and makes a lot of mistakes, until he finds his own way to save the day.

Claude Davis is an old-fashioned guy by any standard. He is fascinated by the old days, when people were wiser, healthier, and more independent. He's a firm believer of "practice what you preach', so he has personally built a log cabin where he lives with his wife and two children. Cooking outside on an open flame, making his own clothes and stockpiling homemade canned foods are just a few of the things he loves doing. He believes that the teaching...