How do people adapt and survive in the harsh environment of the drought-prone Sahelian region, south of the Sahara desert? This work examines choices facing farmers in this region, and includes a discussion of crop choice, attempts to improve yields, investments in equipment, and the effects of these decisions on family and household organization.

Tells the stories of sixteen women who drove cattle up the trail from Texas during the last half of the nineteenth century.

The remarkable story of Sandra Day O’Connor’s family and early life, her journey to adulthood in the American Southwest that helped make her the woman she is today: the first female justice of the U.S. Supreme Court and one of the most powerful women in America. “A charming memoir about growing up as sturdy cowboys and cowgirls in a time now past.”—USA Today In this illuminating and unusual book, Sandra Day O’Connor tells, with her brother, Alan, the story of the Day family, and of growing up on the harsh yet beautiful land of the Lazy B ranch in Arizona. Laced throughout these stories about three generations of the Day family, and everyday life on the Lazy B, are the lessons Sandra and Alan learned about the world, self-reliance, and survival, and how the land, people, and values of the Lazy B shaped them. This fascinating glimpse of life in the Southwest in the last century recounts an important time in American history, and provides an enduring portrait of an independent young woman on the brink of becoming one of the most prominent figures in America.

Cattlewomen share their traditional family recipes and ranch cooking secrets in a book full of the history and flavor of American ranching life. American Cattlewomen have been turning simple, fresh ingredients into delicious meals for generations. This cookbook features mouth-watering recipes from the kitchens of cattlewomen all over the country. You’ll find everything from hearty breakfasts to delicious stews, tasty sides, and seasonal main dishes. Recipes such as Sourdough Hotcakes, Good Brown Stew, Bull Sale Beans, Creamy Crockpot Steak, and Cowboy Cookies are perfect for satisfying the hunger of hardworking folks. Along with these and other recipes, lifelong rancher Amber Johns shares the rich history of ranch cooking as it was passed down through generations. Cattlewomen’s Ranch Cookbook brings readers inside a traditional ranch kitchen, where nothing is wasted—and everything is delicious.

Women's Roles in the Texas Beef Cattle Industry.