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    The Song, the Legend and Emily D. West

    A journalist searches for the truth behind the traditional folk song, and a free black woman's role in the Texas Revolution.The legend of the Yellow Rose of Texas holds an indisputable place in Lone Star culture, tethered to a familiar song that has served as a Civil War marching tune, a pop chart staple, and a halftime anthem. Almost two centuries of Texas mythmaking successfully muddled fact ... Read more

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  • The Counterfeit Prince of Old Texas

    Swindling Slaver Monroe Edwards

    After Monroe Edwards died in Sing Sing prison in 1847, penny dreadfuls memorialized him as the most celebrated American forger until the turn of the century. With a bizarre biography too complicated for easy history, his critical contributions to Texas settlement, revolution and annexation were inextricably mired in his activities as a slave smuggler and confidence man. Author Lora-Marie Bernard ... Read more

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  • The Texas Archive War

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    Often relegated to a footnote, the Archive War almost plunged the Republic of Texas into civil war. Houston's Archive War began with the Texas Revolution, as the spoils of the battlefield gave way to bitter political strife. Sam Houston didn't expect a two-year standoff with Austin residents over the location of the new republic's capital. But if a few things had gone differently, his attempt to ... Read more

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  • Lower Brazos River Canals

    Series series Images of America
    Communities have spent more than 100 years mastering the mighty Brazos River and its waterways. In the 1800s, Stephen F. Austin chose the Brazos River as the site for the first Texas colony because of its vast water and fertile soil. Within 75 years, a pumping station would herald the way for crop management. A sugar mill that was eventually known as Imperial Sugar spurred community development. ... Read more

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  • Scent of the Past

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  • Laura Denfer

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    My books are modern cloak-and-dagger adventures, really. Although, considering ongoing sensitive events, setting them up in North Korea was probably not such a good idea. Still, as a potter, I favour Korean ceramics above all. So I write about a French-Korean heroine who sets out with the idea to save her country from becoming a major battlefield. Things go wrong, and she is imprisoned for ... Read more

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  • Who Is an African?

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    The subject of race and identity is a burning issue which continues to occupy the attention not only of South Africans but also the wider residents of the continent of Africa and those who are Africans in the Diaspora. The outburst of xenophobic attacks against foreigners mostly of Black African origins in some communities of Kwa-Zulu Natal and areas of Johannesburg during 2008 and 2015 has raised ... Read more

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  • The Great Masterpieces of World Literature

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    The Great Masterpieces of World Literature is an illuminating collection that traverses an expansive literary landscape, encompassing myriad themes such as love, identity, morality, and the human condition. This anthology offers readers a kaleidoscope of styles, from the romantic and gothic to the satirical and philosophical, reflecting the incredible diversity and richness of the literary canon. ... Read more

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    The Masterpieces of World Literature is a sweeping anthology that captures the essence of literary innovation and excellence from ancient to modern times. This diverse collection explores a vast spectrum of themes, such as the complexity of human emotion, the evolution of societal norms, and the enduring quest for identity and truth. With an array of literary styles—from the introspective prose of ... Read more

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  • The Lily of Mary

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  • Introduction to Health Care Services: Foundations and Challenges

    A comprehensive guide to the structure, synergy, and challenges in U.S. health care deliveryIntroduction to Health Care Services: Foundations and Challenges offers new insights into the most important sectors of the United States' health care industry and the many challenges the future holds. Designed to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of the system, this textbook covers the ... Read more

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