Water War presents a fictional account set in 1920s California, inspired by the history of water acquisition by Los Angeles in the Owens Valley.

New York City, New York, United States, 4th Mar 2026 – Author James R Morris announces the release of his novel, Water War: The Fight For California Water In The 1920s. The book is a work of Historical Fiction and is available on Amazon in multiple formats.

About the Book Theme

Water War: The Fight For California Water In The 1920s is a Historical Fiction novel set in California during the 1920s. The story is based on real historical events connected to the acquisition of water by Los Angeles from the Owens Valley.

The novel follows a ranching family living in the Owens Valley during a period of major change. At that time, Los Angeles was increasing the amount of water it was taking from the Owens Valley. The book presents this period of California history through the daily lives and experiences of local residents.

The narrative provides a fictional account inspired by documented events. It presents the social and economic conditions of the time and highlights how infrastructure projects affected rural communities. As a work of Historical Fiction, the novel combines historical background with imagined characters and personal stories.

This publication contributes to the limited number of novels written about the Owens Valley water developments of the early twentieth century. While several nonfiction works have examined the subject, this book approaches the topic through a fictional format.

Genre and Category

 
The book is classified as Historical Fiction. It explores a significant period in California history and presents it in narrative form. Readers interested in Historical Fiction that is rooted in documented events will find this work relevant.

Author Background

James R Morris was born and raised in Owens Valley, California. His family has lived in the region for several generations. During his childhood, he lived in verious Owens Valley communities, including Olancha, Lone Pine, Bishop, and Independence.

He also spent summers in the mountains with local ranching families. During those years, he heard firsthand accounts from people who had knowledge of the historical events that later became part of this novel’s background.

Morris later attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree, a Master of Business Administration, and a PhD in finance. He taught finance at the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Houston, and the University of Colorado Denver. He retired as Professor Emeritus.

In his academic career, Morris has written numerous professional and academic articles in finance. He is also the author of three textbooks on financial modeling:

●  The Dow Jones-Irwin Guide to Financial Modeling (1987)

●  Introduction to Financial Models for Management and Planning (2009, with John Daley)

●   Introduction to Financial Models for Management and Planning, Second Edition (2017, with John Daley)

Although his professional background is in finance, he has maintained a long-standing interest in history, particularly the history of California. Water War: The Fight For California Water In The 1920s reflects that interest and his personal connection to the Owens Valley region.

He currently lives in Denver, Colorado.

Availability

Water War: The Fight For California Water In The 1920s is available for purchase on Amazon. 

• Ebook Version
• Paperback Version
• Hardcover Version

Additional information about the author and the book can be found at: Website: JamesRMorris44.com

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The long-standing religious belief in an all-powerful deity controlling human destiny through his will, and the equally entrenched materialistic scientific belief that existence is purely random and devoid of meaning.

Seattle, Washington, United States, 4th Mar 2026 – Award-winning researcher James Ross Godbe releases Stillpoint: The Geometry of Consciousness, a scientific/spiritual effort intending to spark a global shift in human consciousness.  The information presented in Stillpoint establishes a startling and hopeful new understanding of our world, all based on empirical evidence.

In Stillpoint, Godbe delivers a bold and meticulously reasoned synthesis of scientific inquiry and ancient spiritual wisdom. Drawing on newly uncovered empirical evidence to support its central claim, the book asserts that our solar system was intentionally created by an  enlightened, evolved, consciousness for a purpose – with profound implications for humanity’s survival. 

Drawing upon the insights of Albert Einstein, M.K. Gandhi, Jane Goodall, Hannah Arendt, the Dalai Lama, and others, Godbe aligns his narrative with a lineage of respected observers who have each warned that, without a fundamental shift in human consciousness, humanity will not be able to alter the direction it’s headed – the 6th extinction.

Critically, the book presents evidence that the creators of our solar system embedded a communication in the scientifically impossible dimensions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun – a communication designed to catalyze a leap in the frequency of human awareness should civilization reach a point of existential danger.

Godbe boldly describes the central discovery presented in Stillpoint as “the most important information humanity has had the opportunity to know in the last 12,000 years.” A short, opening video available at the beginning of the website www.stillpointdesign.org provides an introduction to the discoveries and their implications, and why such a claim would be made.

A recipient of the 1st Prize in the Spirituality category from the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, Stillpoint brings a disciplined and deeply researched approach to its worldview with every claim supported by verifiable evidence, giving the work its lasting gravity. The book invites readers to question prevailing understandings of our world, while offering a factual, hopeful, transformative, and deeply human perspective on our role in the cosmos.  

The author is an interdisciplinary designer/builder/researcher living in the high desert of California’s Owens Valley.

Stillpoint: The Geometry of Consciousness – where science meets the sacred, and action invites awakening – is now available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.

Contact: James Ross Godbe | jrg@stillpointdesign.org

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Veterinarian and author Jerry Haigh shares real-life animal encounters and personal stories from his decades working with wildlife around the world

Washington, DC, Washington, United States, 4th Mar 2026 – Wildlife veterinarian and celebrated storyteller Jerry Haigh is proud to present his latest non-fiction release, In Velvet: Elk, Wapiti, and Deer Stories, now available on Amazon. This powerful and down-to-earth book invites readers to explore over three decades of unforgettable experiences with deer species across four continents.

With over 50 years of fieldwork across four continents, Dr. Jerry Haigh invites you into his world—working with animals in the wild, zoos, and even his own farm.

What makes this non-fiction special?

It weaves science, real-life adventure and a deep love for wildlife into a page-turner that’s both easy to follow and fascinating for all ages.

The book’s structure?

In Velvet: Elk, Wapiti, and Deer Stories unfolds in three distinct parts.

The first part takes readers into the wild landscapes and behind-the-scenes projects of elk (also called wapiti) in Western Canada. Readers will get a front-row seat to real veterinary work, including what it’s like to care for these majestic animals in both the wilderness and zoos.

The second part of the book brings to life the extraordinary story of how Dr. Haigh helped organize the first international air shipment of elk to New Zealand since 1905. Alongside this, he shares rich tales from his consulting trips across the world, including places like Australia, the UK and Argentina.

The final section brings readers home to the Haigh family’s own elk farm in Saskatoon. Through honest and heartfelt stories, Dr. Haigh shares the joys and challenges of modern deer farming. In addition to teaching, this nonfiction book emotionally engages readers with rarely seen or understood creatures, people and locations.

This non-fiction voyage will introduce you to a world of wonder, regardless of whether you’re a student, a veterinarian, a nature lover, or just someone who is interested in animals. Dr. Haigh writes in a straightforward, amiable, and lively manner. 

He brings not just facts but feelings into every page. Readers can immerse themselves in an exciting and scientific life without ever feeling overwhelmed or lost thanks to the more than 60 references and more than 50 full-color photos.

Jerry Haigh is a veterinarian originally from Kenya and trained in Glasgow. His long and remarkable career has included working with elephants, lions, polar bears, moose and of course, many species of deer. 

He’s the author of several other non-fiction books, including Wrestling With Rhinos and The Trouble with Lions. His books have been praised by well-known names like Jane Goodall and Yann Martel.

Availability and Where to Buy:

In Velvet: Elk, Wapiti, and Deer Stories is now available for purchase on Amazon. 

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