Music of the Alamo From 19th Century Ballads to Big-Screen Soundtracks William R. Chemerka and Allen J. Wiener
The story of the famous siege and battle of the Alamo has been told in prose, poetry, art, film, and staged productions for over 170 years. And it has been told in song. For 13 days in 1836, a small band of Texian and Tejano defenders, including Davy Crockett, William B. Travis, and Jim Bowie, stood their ground inside the Alamo against an overwhelming Mexican force. The valiant struggle of the gallant garrison would resonate from sea to shining sea in the decades that followed. From 19th century folk ballads, minstrel show tunes and orchestral marches... More »
Parables from the Diamond Meditations for Men on Baseball & Life Glenn Dromgoole and Phil Christopher
Parables from the Diamond is a collection of fifty short meditations for men, using baseball as a theme. Baseball has been a major part of life for so many men, especially those who grew up in the days when baseball was truly the national game. Baseball reminds us of our youth, of our fathers, of our coaches, of men who helped shape and influence our lives. Baseball reminds us of our innocence, of a time when anything seemed possible, back before we had heard of Vietnam, or Ground Zero. Baseball takes us home again and, as we find our way home, we discover true meaning in life. ... More »
Over the last 50 years, most Baby Boomers have played the game of baseball, watched it, coached their kids in it, read about it, or best of all, replayed it in that special place Bart Giamatti named "the green fields of the mind." Baseball and the Baby Boomer is in large part a baseball history book, but it is also a commentary on baseball's "political" issues — Pete Rose's gambling, steroids, etc. — as well as a fan's memoir of the National Pastime over the last half century. It traces a Baby Boomer's lifetime experience with the game from childhood heroes to adult friends, and from Ford Frick's asterisk to the Mitchell Report. ... More »
Open Hands Lessons on Giving and Receiving Jana Mullins
Open Hands: Lessons on Giving and Receiving is an unforgettable collection of true stories that will touch, move and inspire every reader. Inside this treasury of worldwide experiences, more than 45 contributing authors share how their lives have been affected, in big and small ways, by the kindness of others. The stories are coupled with striking photographs and inspiring quotes to create a gift book that will be cherished by loved ones, colleagues and friends. "At once eye-opening, heart-warming and gut-wrenching," Open Hands belongs by every bedside. ... More »
Fans of Louise Parsley's columns and conversations count on her to pull the facade off family life and reveal how meaningful, and even marvelous, the truth can be—if you're willing to leaven it with a laugh. In this collection of essays she covers the career life of a mother. Looking over her shoulder in the rear-view mirror, she can tell you just what worked, and more about what didn't. Only as her last child prepares to leave the nest does Louise realize that she finally feels like a real Mother. But now that she has a handle on how to raise her children, she's worked herself out of a job. ... More »
The Mother-in-Law’s Manual (HB) Proven Strategies for Creating and Maintaining Healthy Relationships with Married Children Susan Abel Lieberman Ph.D.
When her boys married, Susan Lieberman had no idea that there was an entire new learning curve waiting just around the corner. She had expected parenting to be demanding, but it never occurred to her to think her sons marrying would bring its own challenges. Where was Dr. Spock on this stage of development? Now in The Mother-In-Law's Challenge Lieberman uses the same strategy she found so helpful when her children were growing up — talking to other women going through the same experiences. She invites women everywhere to join in the conversation. ... More »
Treat Her Like a Princess: How to Help a Girlfriend with Breast Cancer can be used for both guiding and inspiring patients and their caregivers while celebrating life and friendships. It outlines how to help the patient and her loved ones deal with the realities of breast cancer and how to maneuver through life's daily demands.Treat Her Like a Princess includes specific suggestions in areas such as planning for meals, scheduling help with children and pets, post surgery support, and ways to celebrate friendships. A list of helpful resources to share with patients is included, as well as a glossary of common terms... More »
Own this beautiful visual record of the entire time Craig was on the field, from the minute he walked into the dugout and surveyed the setting, until his final farewell and waves to the crowd as he entered the dugout tunnel for the last time as an active player. It includes his first at-bat, and subsequent hit, the last of his career, and his 668th double, most ever by a right-handed hitter, and 6th all-time. It is a record of his play, his emotions, his interaction with his family, and the crowd that was there to salute and honor him. On September 30, 2007, Craig Biggio, the man who made Houston a baseball town, played his final game... More »
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