This book is a selection of conversations between radio host Nancy Wiegman and writers who were guests on "Nancy's Bookshelf," a weekly author interview show produced by Northstate Public Radio, KCHO 91.7 FM Chico / KFPR 88.9 FM Redding. Nancy interviews mostly local and regional writers, but some who come to Chico are nationally known, such as Maya Angelou and Scott Simon.

Gangs, riots and peace as outcomes of societal processes. Ecological relationships between a society and its communities over time (social history). Expalins broad aspects of evolutionary processes to peace and violence. Discusses current dogma of peers, parents and DNA, and dismisses killing over turf, status and revenge in favor of fundamental causative elements. Examines psychological, emotional and physical aspects of societal violence and local community violence. Suggests systemic changes for permanent solutions; Discusses the three types of gangs: Traditional (same group), Hate and Predator, and "new" Hybrids as sub-category of Traditional gangs. Discusses race, racism, eugenics then and now and how factors into ongoing non-productive efforts. What went wrong, how and why? Describes how solutions can be found by understanding the social evolution of Peace and Violence. Explains fundamentals of source and causes of gangs and other community violence. Combines advanced community knowledge with computer modeling with super-cybertechnology to develop an individual community "prescription" toward peace.