The Ozark Mountains in Missouri and Arkansas have had a long history of foraging since indigenous tribes such as the Osage, Quapaw, and Kickapoo sporadically inhabited the area and utilized the rich natural resources. Settlers from the Appalachians came later and survived on what they could find, trap, and hunt. Foraging remains a major activity among the Ozarks’ outdoor community, supported in large part by established local restaurateurs and other buyers of wild herbs, berries, and nuts....

The central grasslands support significant biodiversity and parts of the ecoregion are known for being in the top ten ecoregions for reptiles, birds, butterflies, and tree species. The grasslands are dependent upon fires for both its survival and renewal as it keeps the grasslands from turning into a forest. That renewal process lends itself toward fostering diverse plant species with over 100 different plants found in less than 5 acres. The range covers parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, N...

Mind Over Risk: Eliminating Work Safety Accidents in the Electrical Utility Industry is a powerful guide for leaders and workers alike, offering a practical framework for cultivating a safety-first culture in high-risk environments. Focused on the electrical utility industry, this book emphasizes the critical role of leadership, personal accountability, and proactive safety practices. Through real-world examples, structured tools, and actionable strategies, Mind Over Risk...

In November 1887, the Kansas City, Memphis & Birmingham Railroad (KCM&B)�later the St. Louis�San Francisco Railroad, or �Frisco��established a new town as a halfway point on its route between Memphis and Birmingham. The town was named Amory in honor of Harcourt Amory, a prominent Bostonian and railroad executive. The 500 acres the railroad purchased from Amanda Owen were surveyed and drawn into plots parallel to the railroad tracks, creating Mississippi�s first planned community. Amory pro...