A homeless boy, running from the police with a fifteen-year-old, drug-addicted prostitute, her boyfriend who just killed his own parents, and a baby, gets the chance to make a better life for himself.
Presents volume three of an eight-volume collection on regional cultures of America and examines the traditions and history of the Midwest through narratives on the Plains Indians, "Old World" European influences, 1893 World's Columbia Exposition and 1904 World's Fair, Mark Twain, and other areas that define the Midwestern states.
The Gladney's family life is disrupted and threatened when an industrial accident sends a lethal cloud over their community; Jack Gladney struggles with the ensuing complications, which include murder.
In this satirical look at the American family, a Midwestern mother named Enid, whose husband is losing his mind to Parkinson's disease and whose grown, self-destructive children are facing their own problems, attempts to arrange a happy family Christmas.
Provides an introduction to the Midwest, discussing the people, history, resources, industries, and attractions of the region, and includes profiles of famous midwesterners.
