In December 2011, Lauren ("LoLo") Scruggs, a 23-year-old fashion journalist, suffered a sudden injury that made headlines around the world. She had been on a short flight to look at Christmas lights and, upon exiting the small plane, was hit by the still-moving propeller blade. A frantic 911 call, several major surgeries, and thousands of prayers later: Lauren lived. But she lost her left hand and left eye. And she had to face some incredibly difficult...

Describes the life and accmplishments of the former Texas governor, utilizing family interviews, previously unpublished correspondence, and extensive research to detail both her political and personal lives.

Winner, Journalistic Achievement Award, Texas Historical Foundation, 2004

From the simplest slab of weathered stone to the most imposing mausoleum, every marker in a Texas cemetery bears witness to a life that—in ways small or large—helped shape the history and culture of the state. Telling the stories of some of these significant lives is the purpose of this book. Within its pages, you'll meet not only the heroes of the

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"Elizabeth "Lizzie" Johnson was an unconventional woman for her day. She earned the status of "Cattle Queen" for her groundbreaking feats. Including finding her own heard of Texas longhorns up the Chisholm Trail."--P. [4] of cover.

"From leading the decisive victory of the Battle of San Jacinto to becoming the first president of the Republic of Texas, San Houston's 25 years of leadership were instrumental in shaping the Texas we know today."--P. [4] of cover.

One of America's foremost birders recounts his birding adventures as well as his friendships with numerous luminaries. Victor Emanuel is widely considered one of America's leading birders. He has observed more than six thousand species during travels that have taken him to every continent. He founded the largest company in the world specializing in birding tours and one of the most respected ones in ecotourism. In “One More Warbler”, Emanuel...

"In We've Got To Try, O'Rourke shines a spotlight on the heroic life and work of Dr. Lawrence Aaron Nixon and the west Texas town where he made his stand. The son of an enslaved man, Nixon grew up in the Confederate stronghold of Marshall, Texas before moving to El Paso, becoming a civil rights leader, and helping to win one of the most significant civil and voting rights victories in American history: the defeat of the all-white primary. His fight...