The Slaves’ Gamble: Choosing Sides in the War of 1812
Gene Allen Smith
This book, written by TCU history professor Smith, tells the little-known story of how growing conflicts between the fledgling U.S., Great Britain, Spain, and various Native American groups presented an opportunity for slaves as the various factions, “tried to mobilize the free black and slave populations in the hopes of defeating the other.” Available at major booksellers.

CBRN and Hazmat Incidents at Major Public Events: Planning and Response
Dan Kaszeta ’91  
Based on Kaszeta’s two decades of managing emergency planning and response, this book allows readers to minimize the possibility of a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) disaster or a hazardous material (hazmat) incident at public events and also details the tools needed to quickly respond and avoid or minimize casualties and damages. Available at Amazon.com.

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Fair Park Deco
This 300-page book focuses specifically on the Art Deco art and architecture of Dallas’ Fair Park — the public spaces, buildings, sculptures and murals that were designed for the 1936 Exposition. The art and architecture are featured in original photography by Jim Parsons and David Bush, as well as in historic photographs. Available at major booksellers and online at prs.tcu.edu.