In The Texas Right: The Radical Roots of Lone Star Conservatism, some of our most accomplished and readable historians push the origins of present-day Texas conservatism back to the decade preceding the twentieth century. They illuminate the initial factors that began moving Texas to the far right, even before the arrival of the New Deal.By demonstrating that Texas politics foreshadowed the partisan realignment of the erstwhile Solid South, the studies in this book challen...

The Ballerina Swan Lake Mobile Homes Country Club Motel: Wanda, a single woman in her early fifties, is the owner of the motel at the base of a water-starved mountain. She' s hardened by circumstance, morally honest, outspoken, and stuck in her life. When she rescues a stray pit bull, and then a defiant teenage girl, Wanda' s life will never be the same. Beyond the Door of Darkness: NYPD officer, Larry Petals, couldn' t cope with being a cop anymore after the morning of September 11th, 200...

Immerse yourself in the evocative poetry of Archibald Lampman with "Sight." This collection, brought to life by talented readers, is a journey through the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Lampman's keen observations paint vivid landscapes, capture fleeting moments, and explore the profound connection between humanity and nature. Whether you yearn for the tranquility of a sun-drenched meadow or ponder the mysteries of a starlit night, "Sight" offers a captivating exploration of the w...

A vintage eight-part radio serial based on the true story of the infamous outlaw and his Kelly gangNed Kelly’s name has gone down in history as Australia’s greatest folk hero. A legendary bushranger and bank robber, he is lauded by many as a Robin Hood-style rebel – and reviled by others as a cold-blooded killer. This thrilling 1963 serial by The Flying Doctor writer Rex Rienits charts his chequered career, from his first hold-up to his dramatic last stand...