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 HISTORY OF THE TEXAS CAVALIERS1926 - 1999 by Henry Graham and Claiborne Carrington The history of this singular organization for its first fifty years was published in 1976, written by Henry Graham. Now a new edition has been prepared, reproducing all the text and photographs of the original book, plus addition of the recent history by Claiborne Carrington and new photographs completing the story of San Antonio's outstanding men's group who not only stage the annual River Parade and other events of the city's ten-day Fiesta each spring, but contribute generously to children's organization throughout the city. 9 x 11- 1/4, hb, 342 pages |
 Back in print WARRIOR IN WHITE The Nimitz Silver Dolphins Chapter of submarine veterans has done a reprint of this 1970 book to honor the wartime services of Lucy Jopling. In World War II, Lucy was an Army nurse at Bataan and was evacuated from Corregidor by submarine at the last minute. She went back to the South Pacific as a Flight Nurse in January 1944 and helped fly out prisoners of war until February 1945. She married an ex-POW who never fully recovered his
health from his imprisonment by the Japanese after the
Bataan Death March, but Lucy and Dan raised four
children, and Lucy made a new career as a social
activist, championing the causes of her special charges:
POWs, disabled veterans, widows, and women in general.
Her story is an inspiring account of a remarkable woman.
For many of us it may be somewhat nostalgic; for younger
readers it should provide a role model for the virtues
which made America great. |
 OMEI I
CHING: MECHANICS OF THE I CHINGby Monica Salyer and Gilbert Leal Over the centuries, the I Ching has gone from being the ultimate analytical tool to being an object of reverence. People no longer use it, they worship it, and its more adept students are acquiring the status of priests. Such an attitude has not only turned off many who would otherwise use and benefit from the I Ching, this attitude has actually hindered people’s general understanding of it, their willingness to learn it, and its use in general. This book has a two-fold purpose: One—to get back to the
roots of the I Ching, with its wonderful ability to foster
understanding, while bringing it up to date by presenting it
in terms with which we are familiar. Two—to advance it to a
new level by applying mathematical techniques which have
only been developed within the last couple of hundred years.
The authors also hope to demonstrate a few of the myriad
ways in which the I Ching can be utilized, in an attempt to
show why the ancient masters were so mesmerized by it. |
 CAMP
WALDEMAR:THE ORAL HISTORY OF DORIS JOHNSON by Anne Armitstead In 1928, Ora Johnson, Principal of San
Antonio's Brackenridge High School, founded a summer camp
for girls at Hunt in the Texas Hill Country. She wanted to
offer girls "such unusual advantages for physical, mental,
and moral growth that the camp would draw from every part of
the great Southwest." With a wide program of sports
(especially horseback riding), there were also courses in
the arts, including music and drama. The camp was soon a
success and today is into a third-generation tradition for
teenage girls. In 1934, Ora's niece, Doris Johnson, took the helm and continued the high principles and exciting activities which have made Waldemar an exemplar of what a summer camp should be. In 1980, Anne Vogelsang Armitstead, whose own daughters had enjoyed summers at Waldemar, sat with Doris Johnson for two interviews which tell the history of the camp and the people who have been associated with it through the years. This book, written as a project of Baylor University's Institute of Oral History, is the story in Doris' own words, providing a unique perspective on the wonders of Camp Waldemar. 6 x 9, paper, x, 94 pages |
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ON IN, THERE'S ROOM FOR US ALLFinding Your Place in the Women's Movement Finally! The Middle Woman Speaks Up & Out by Ginger Purdy For too long, women have allowed minor differences to cause major
divisions among them. They have let "those in power" use
subtle and not so subtle means to keep women apart. Not Any More! The
4th United Nation's World Conference on Women showed Ginger Purdy that
it was time to go public with her "Middle Woman" philosophy.
This late-blooming leader is on a crusade to unite "Middle
Women" everywhere. - Foreword by Ann Richards. email: gingerpurdy@sbcglobal.net |
 SINGLENESSA Guide To Understanding And Satisfaction by Nadene Peterson and Barbara N. Sofie People just out of a marriage, never married, or recently
widowed often search for an understanding of their aloneness. It
is estimated that by the year 2000, singles will comprise fully
45% of the population, and today 3 out of 4 women will live out
their lives as widows. Peterson, a clinical psychologist, and
Sofie, a media relations manager, have written a guidebook to
help them manage their singleness positively. |
 CELEBRATE
THE TEMPORARYby Johnnie Roebuck In this collection of stories and poems, Dr. Roebuck illustrates why
she is so effective on the lecture platform. She has taught at all
levels from elementary through university, and from this experience plus
being wife, mother, and professional counselor she has gleaned
the experiences which go into this little book. "[She] has long
been known for her ability to electrify an audience when she takes the
stage," says Dr. Ivan Fitzwater. "She shares her inspiration
for full living, every day." |
 DEANIE’S
STORYby Jadean Moon Swenson In 1926, a little girl
was born on a cotton farm in Central Texas. Her family called her “Deanie”
and watched her grow into a bright little girl with a magical touch for
all the animals of the farm and the woods. Today, Deanie is a
grandmother, and she loves to tell stories of her childhood to her two
small grandsons. Now she has put her tales into print so other children
can enjoy them as Will and Zach do. Here is a picture of
what life was like in the country during the hard days of the Depression;
but Deanie had no sense of being poor. Her life was full of adventure and
enjoyment as she played with her dog, Scobo, built a dollhouse, played
jacks, won a declamation contest in the first grade, and was baptized in
the river. Wonderfully illustrated
with watercolors and drawings by Paul Hudgins, the book will take other
grandmothers back to their childhood as well as entertaining young people
who haven’t known where eggs come from, cows get milked, or how to make
ice cream in a hand-turned freezer. 5 ˝ x 8 ˝, paper,
viii, 72 pp |
The Books of Ivan FitzwaterIvan Fitzwater is Professor Emeritus of Education at Trinity University in San Antonio. His platform performances are marked by the warmth of delivery and the infectious enthusiasm he projects.Order these books from: Dr. Ivan Fitzwater,
by Ivan W. Fitzwater Illustrations by Paul Hudgins A wonderful story for children – to listen to or to read for themselves. Cappy, cold, hungry, and homeless on a winter day, is rescued by Santa Claus and taken home to be fed and warmed. When the grateful Cappy tries to help the elves make toys, everything he touches turns into disaster, and he is banished from the workshop. But when Santa faces a crisis on Christmas Eve, it is Cappy who saves the day, and now the little woodpecker rides on Santa’s sleigh every Christmas and helps deliver the toys. This tale by master storyteller Ivan Fitzwater was written for his own children some years ago. You will want to make it part of your own children’s Christmas story tradition. The beautiful illustrations by Paul Hudgins bring Cappy to vibrant life. 8 x 7, paper, 32 pp, saddlestitched.
Failure is an unnatural condition in children: unless adults let them down, it will not occur. High motivation and proper task assignments by parents and teachers can literally prevent failure. This book describes how these can be accomplished, thus ensuring success for any child. The concept can also be used to reclaim those children who are now failing. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 paper, xiv, 194, illustrations
"All behavior must build the individual. All behavior must build the family. All behavior must be more than fair to everyone." With these three goals, Fitzwater describes a way of creating a family team dedicated to control by self-discipline. "Successful family relationships don't just happen," he writes. "They result from commitment to principles embraced by the family members." 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 paper, x, 118 pages
From a lifetime of experience, Dr. Fitzwater has distilled the secrets of powerful leadership, and he has conducted leadership seminars internationally for businesses and other groups. Leadership training depends a great deal upon instinct and notions, he says. His success in this training is long since proven, and here he provides details of his logic and methods, and offers a blueprint for a self-conducted "mini-seminar" on leadership skills development. First published in 1978, this edition updates the still valid tenets. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 paper, x, 174 pages, illustrations
Dr. Fitzwater has given his "Time Management Seminar" from coast to coast, to businesses and other groups; this book reduces the seminar to written form "in as faithful a manner as possible." Believing that time management really means self-management, he emphasizes planning and goal-setting, gives rules for overcoming delays and handling interruptions. He describes how to run an effective meeting and when not to call one; how to delegate authority, motivate, handle a disorganized boss, and avoid workaholism and stress. Time management does not mean hurrying or working harder, he says. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 paper, xiv, 178 pages
Here are 18 stories of inspiration, pathos, and humor, and 27 poems which the author has used so effectively from the lecture platform that his audiences asked him to print them for the public. They reflect the many facets of Ivan Fitzwater--his solidly typical-American sense of humor, firm religious beliefs, compassion, and tolerance. With charming drawings by Paul Hudgins. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 paper, viii, 152 pages, illustrations |
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