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  • General Jacob Devers

    World War II's Forgotten Four Star

    by John A. Adams ...
    A "solid and informative" biography of one of the overlooked heroes of the Second World War ( Wall Street Journal).Of the leaders of the American Army in World War II, Jacob Devers is undoubtedly the "forgotten four-star." Plucked from relative obscurity in the Canal Zone, Devers was one of four generals selected by General of the Army George Marshall in 1941 to assist him in preparing the Army ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Edward L. Blackshear at Prairie View

    Texas Education Crusader

    by John A. Adams ...
    Series series Prairie View A&M University Series
    Many Texans will recognize schools and buildings across Texas bearing the name “Blackshear,” but few know the story of the man behind the name. Author John A. Adams Jr. seeks to rectify that in the first full-length biography of Edward L. Blackshear, bringing to light previously unexplored aspects of the life and work of a man Adams characterizes as “a pivotal leader, educator, strategist, ... Read more

    $21.59 USD

  • Sul Ross at Texas A&M

    by John A. Adams ...
    Series Book 132 - Centennial Series of the Association of Former Students, Texas A&M University
    Most Texans today know of Lawrence Sullivan Ross only by his namesake, Sul Ross State University, or for his role in the capture of Cynthia Ann Parker as a fabled Texas Ranger. A few may know that he was a general in the Confederate army or that he served as the nineteenth governor of Texas. But for former and current students of Texas A&M University, he is known as “Sully”—an affectionate ... Read more

    $11.59 USD

  • Murder and Intrigue on the Mexican Border

    Governor Colquitt, President Wilson, and the Vergara Affair

    by John A. Adams ...
    Series Book 43 - Elma Dill Russell Spencer Series in the West and Southwest
    In early 1914, Clemente Vergara discovered several of his horses missing and reported the theft to local authorities. The Webb County sheriff arranged for the South Texas rancher to meet with Mexican soldiers near Hidalgo to discuss compensation for his loss. Vergara crossed the Rio Grande, soon succumbed to a vicious physical assault, and was jailed. Days after incarceration in Hidalgo, his body ... Read more

    $8.69 USD

  • Standing Ready

    The Golden Era of Texas Aggie Football and the Beginning of the 12th Man Tradition

    by John A. Adams ...
    Series series Swaim-Paup Sports Series, sponsored by James C. '74 & Debra Parchman Swaim and T. Edgar '74 & Nancy Paup
    Across America in the wake of World War I, college football entered a time of prominence, often referred to as a “Golden Era.” This same period saw the origins of many beloved traditions of Texas A&M: cadets became known as “Aggies;” the “Aggie War Hymn” penned by J. V. “Pinky” Wilson ’21 was officially adopted; maroon and white emerged as the sanctioned college colors. And in 1922, a lanky Dallas ... Read more

    $11.59 USD

  • Over There in the Air

    The Fightin' Texas Aggies in World War I, 1917-1918

    by John A. Adams ...
    Series series C. A. Brannen Series
    Over There in the Air tells the little known story of the contribution of Texas A&M University to early aviation in World War I. Over two thousand students served in the war in one capacity or another, and of those about 250 were involved in the newest martial development—military aviation. The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, as it was then known, was regarded as one of the top ... Read more

    $21.59 USD

  • The Fightin' Texas Aggie Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor

    by John A. Adams ...
    By any measure, the battles of Bataan and Corregidor were among the most intensely fought and devastating episodes in the World War II Pacific theater. Beginning in early 1942, the Japanese Imperial Army invaded the Philippines in an attempt to control the Pacific region and expand its sphere of influence. The defense and last stand of Filipino and American allied forces marked the largest ... Read more

    $8.69 USD

  • A Mathematical Nature Walk

    by John A. Adam ...
    "A sharp eye and an ingenious mind are at work on every page. . . . Read this book. . . . Then go forth, enjoy the view, and impress your friends." —Laurence A. Marschall, Natural HistoryHow heavy is that cloud? Why can you see farther in rain than in fog? Why are the droplets on that spider web spaced apart so evenly?If you have ever asked questions like these while outdoors, and wondered how ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Old Alcalde

    Life and Times of a Texas Fire-Eater, Oran Milo Roberts

    by John A. Adams Jr. ...
    A compelling historical biography that offers an in-depth look at one of Texas’ most influential and controversial figures during the tumultuous mid-19th century. This meticulously researched work by John A. Adams, Jr. provides a vivid portrayal of Oran Milo Roberts’ life, from his humble beginnings in Alabama to his rise as a prominent jurist and political leader in Texas.The biography expertly ... Read more

    $8.09 USD

  • Cyber Blackout

    When the Lights Go Out -- Nation at Risk

    by John A. Adams Jr. ...
    With over 140 countries fielding nation-state and rouge malious cyber hacking capabilities, it is critical that we are aware of threats and vulnerabilities. Adm. Michael Rogers, director of the National Security Agency warned Congress regarding cyber attacks, “It’s only a matter of the ‘when,’ not the ‘if,’ that we are going to see something dramatic.” Cyber Blackout is a warning. It is a ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • X and the City

    Modeling Aspects of Urban Life

    by John A. Adam ...
    What mathematical modeling uncovers about life in the cityX and the City, a book of diverse and accessible math-based topics, uses basic modeling to explore a wide range of entertaining questions about urban life. How do you estimate the number of dental or doctor's offices, gas stations, restaurants, or movie theaters in a city of a given size? How can mathematics be used to maximize traffic flow ... Read more

    $19.49 USD

  • To Bataan and Back

    The World War II Diary of Major Thomas Dooley

    by Jerry C. Cooper, John A. Adams, Henry C. Dethloff ...
    The Aggie tradition of Muster stretches back to the earliest days of the college. But an extraordinary Muster took place during World War II that would change and further hallow the service thereafter. In the spring of 1942, with Japanese forces poised to overrun the Allies on the Philippine island of Corregidor, Maj. Thomas Dooley, class of 1935, and Maj. Gen. George F. Moore, class of 1908, ... Read more

    $8.69 USD