In the 1940s Henry J. Kaiser was a household name, as familiar then as Warren Buffett and Donald Trump are now. Like a Horatio Alger hero, Kaiser rose from lower-middle-class origins to become an enormously wealthy entrepreneur, building roads, bridges, dams, and housing. He established giant businesses in cement, aluminum, chemicals, steel, health care, and tourism. During World War II, his companies built cargo planes and Liberty ships. After the war, he manufactured the Kaiser-Frazer automobile. Along the way, he also became a major force in the development of the western United States, including Hawaii.Henry J. Kaiser: Builder in the Modern American West is the first biography of this remarkable man. Drawing on a wealth of archival material never before utilized, Mark Foster paints an evenhanded portrait of a man of driving ambition and integrity, perhaps the ultimate "can-do" capitalist. He covers Kaiser's entire life (1882–1967), emphasizing many business ventures. He demonstrates that Kaiser was the prototypical "frontier" entrepreneur who often used government and union support to tame the "wilderness."Though today the Kaiser industries are no longer under family management, the Kaiser legacy remains great. Kaiser played a major role in building the Hoover, Bonneville, Grand Coulee, and Shasta dams. The Kaiser-Permanente Medical Care Program still provides comprehensive health care for millions of subscribers. Kaiser-planned communities remain in Los Angeles; San Francisco; Portland, Oregon; and Boulder City, Nevada. Kaiser Engineers was actively engaged in hundreds of huge construction jobs across the nation and around the world.U.S. and business historians, scholars of the modern West, and general readers will all find much to absorb them in this well-written biography.
Any chance for a peaceful outcome seems impossible now as Management brings the Testers back into the city. Henry is doing all he can to protect those he loves especially his pregnant wife Della but even their most secure location, the Island, is under assault. Kirsten is equally concerned as she works to rally the ROD knowing full well if anyone one is caught it can only mean certain death. A crushing weight of fear and despair settles over all as the last hour approaches. Jim must make his final broadcast and wake the people up or his voice will be silenced forever. Kirsten and her small band of Resisters fight Management's destructive efforts but not without cost. But what about Parks? Can he defeat the energy within and solve the mystery of the Dark Matter? The mystery which has been kept secret for long ages past.
The city is under siege again and Kirsten continues to prepare the young band of resisters in hopes of retaking their city while Jim works at creating more disruption by discrediting the leadership controlling the people. Parks faces his own internal struggles with troubling questions. What is right isn't always what it seems and what is true isn't always what is real. Parks must make choices that may decide the fate of many even his own family. Will the mysterious book reveal more secrets? What do the six really want and can the past create a bridge to the future? People are confused and anxious as time is surely running out.
Henry J. Heinz: A Biography is a book about the life and career of Henry J. Heinz, the founder of the H.J. Heinz Company. Written by E.D. McCafferty, the book delves into Heinz's early life, including his upbringing in a family of German immigrants and his early experiences in the food industry. The book also covers Heinz's business ventures, including the founding of the H.J. Heinz Company and the development of iconic products such as ketchup and pickles. In addition to detailing Heinz's business successes, the book also explores his personal life, including his family relationships and philanthropic endeavors. Overall, Henry J. Heinz: A Biography provides a comprehensive look at the life of one of America's most successful entrepreneurs.This is a new release of the original 1923 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
This 1938-1954 parts interchange manual is a must if working on your major U.S. car or restoring it A true guide unlike others that only list places to buy parts and do not identify the interchangeability of parts.A must for every restoration and / or maintenance project saving money and research time This manual has been designed to help you in the identification and purchase of original equipment parts. It should save you many hours of time locating the parts you need. With this manual you will know exactly what parts from which vehicles are identical. There may be no need to pay a high price for a supposedly rare part when it may be identical to many other parts.This manual covers all major makes of cars for the years of 1938 thru 1954 including: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Crosley, Desoto, Dodge, Ford, Frazer, Henry J, Hudson, Kaiser, Lafayette, LaSalle, Lincoln, Mercury, Nash, Oldsmobile, Packard, Plymouth, Pontiac, Studebaker, Terraplane, and Willys.Sections include engines, transmissions, cooling systems, fuel pumps, ignition system, clutch, front and rear axles, bearings, brakes, rivets, generator and starter, and universal joints. Body parts and glass are not included.
Henry and his sister, Kirsten, are excited when a meteor crashes on their father's farm. They soon discover its secret but their excitement quickly turns to horror at the arrival of a fierce beast bent on killing Henry. Henry is dragged deeper and deeper into the darkness as he struggles to understand if these events are random or linked? Ancient stories warn of worse things to come even as the world they once knew begins to disintegrate around them. Henry, his wife, Della, and Kirsten take different paths to find solutions to the city's mysterious happenings. When the old book is discovered it opens a door to a hidden path that leads to mistrust, fear, and death.
