‘Your words of “discomfort, loss, and disconnection” don’t resonate with me at all.’ Ruth Richardson to Andrew Dean, 16 December 2014. A time of major upheaval now stands between young and old in New Zealand. In Ruth, Roger and Me, Andrew Dean explores the lives of the generation of young people brought up in the shadow of the economic reforms of the 1980s and 1990s, those whom he calls ‘the children of the Mother of All Budgets’. Drawing together memoir, history and interviews, he explores the experiences of ‘discomfort’ and ‘disconnection’ in modern Aotearoa New Zealand.

"A time of major upheaval now stands between young and old in New Zealand. In Ruth, Roger and Me, Andrew Dean explores the lives of the generation of young people brought up in the shadow of the economic reforms of the 1980s and 1990s, those whom he calls 'the children of the Mother of All Budgets'. Drawing together memoir, history, and interviews, he explores the experiences of 'discomfort' and 'disconnection' in modern Aotearoa New Zealand"--Publisher information.

The daring and passionate life of photographer Margaret Bourke-White -- the first female war photojournalist in World War II and the first female photographer for Life magazine -- is captured in this historical novel. Growing up, Margaret Bourke-White intended to become a herpetologist, but while she was still in college, her interest in nature changed to a fascination with photography. As her skill with a camera grew, her focus widened from landscapes architecture to shots of factories, trains, and bridges. Her artist's eye sharpened to see patterns and harsh beauty where others saw only chaos and ugliness. Totally dedicated to her work, and driven by her ambition to succeed, she eventually became a well-known and sought after photographer, traveling all over the United States and Europe. A comprehensive author's note provides additional information to round out readers' understanding of this fascinating and inspiring historical figure.

'After Taps' is a three-act play written by George M. Baker and Rachel Baker Gale. The first act unfolds with a scene set in the house of Colonel Graham in Baltimore. Polly Primrose is dusting and sees a group of Union troops passing by the window. She wishes she could join them and have some excitement, but instead must stay and dust. A man named Bijah Bright appears and recognizes Polly, trying to embrace her. She steps aside and tells him not to be so sure of her affection, as she has other suitors. Bijah becomes jealous and says he will find and confront the other man, to which Polly suggests that he join the army to get away from his troubles. Bijah says he will join and come back for her when he becomes a hero.