Those who fought great battles, negotiated historic treaties, and wrote the laws that brought Texas into being lie at rest in the Texas State Cemetery in Austin. So do a host of writers and educators, astronauts and athletes, Texas Rangers and elected officials. Even some rogues and scoundrels have a resting place at the State Cemetery. Texas is the only state with a cemetery dedicated to its heroes and public officials, and all of the State Cemetery's honored dead helped make Texas what it is today.
This book tells the stories of the Texas State Cemetery and of many noteworthy Texans who are buried in its peaceful lawns and hillsides. It opens with a history of the Cemetery, which was established in 1851 upon the death of Edward Burleson, commander of troops at the Battle of San Jacinto and Vice President of the Republic of Texas. Subsequent chapters provide short biographies of notable Texans buried in the Cemetery from the following eras and groups: the Republic of Texas and the Civil War, public officials, cultural figures, educators, and Texas Rangers. Each chapter is introduced by a prominent person who will someday lie at rest in the Texas State Cemetery, and an epilogue by Governor Rick Perry concludes the text. Magnificent color photographs by Laurence Parent, as well as historical photographs, offer an evocative visual tour of the Texas State Cemetery and its monuments.

Texas State Cemetery (Clifton and Shirley Caldwell Texas Heritage Series)

History

Thompson, Helen

Walker, Jason

Erwin, Will

Americas

University of Texas Press

Bill Jenkins and his family are in trouble. Deep trouble. They have seen and learned too much, and now the powers-that-be have placed a target on their backs. Unfortunately, they have only begun to scratch the surface of the truth that must be uncovered in order to free the world from the shackles of the Hidden Hand.With his daughter unjustly incarcerated and him on the run with his son and grandson, Bill needs to come up with a plan to get them out of North America fast. The men in black will stop at nothing to track down and silence this whistleblower and all witnesses—psychological trauma, physical torture, and murder are all fair play. If he wants his loved ones to survive, Bill must call upon his most trusted allies and dig even deeper into the rabbit hole. Yet as Bill knows, the further you go into the woods, the harder it will be to find your way out.The key to Bill’s salvation is Darren Mathews, a veteran of Australia’s S.A.S., former security contractor for The Orange Corporation, and Bill’s close friend and confidante. The only problem: Darren is half a world away on the continent of Africa. Will Bill and his family reach safety in time? Or will the men in black get to them first?

Men In Black (Obliterating the Deep State)

Literature & Fiction

Thorpe and Bowker

This book is the definitive biography of country star Gram Parsons and was published to very positive reviews in 2002, written by a fan who is also a successful musician in his own right. Soundcheck Books has licensed the work from Helter Skelter on a worldwide basis and is re-publishing it in an accessible B-format edition for a new audience. Had Parsons lived he would have been 65 on November 5th, so Soundcheck Books will be publishing the new edition in time to mark that important anniversary, which will help generate publicity. Parsons was a contradiction in some respects. Most country stars are born into poverty, but Parsons was born to a wealthy family. He briefly studied Theology at Harvard, but embarked on a life of drink and drugs that was to destroy him. Although he died aged only 26 in 1973 his influence has been enormous, with U2, Elvis Costello, Tom Petty and the Rolling Stones amongst his biggest fans. This book looks at the man and his music, including his relationship with Emmylou Harris and the bizarre events surrounding his death when his body was stolen and cremated at the Joshua Tree. Publishing the book in a B-format paperback will help to take the work to a new audience. This revised edition is updated by the author and contains * Uncut magazine's Book of the Month, 2002 * Parson's 65th birthday year

Gram Parsons: God's Own Singer

Humor & Entertainment

Soundcheck Books LLP

Gram Parsons pushed the Byrds into country-rock territory on Sweethearts of the Rodeo, and then quit to form the acclaimed Flying Burrito Brothers. Parsons’ second solo record, Grievous Angel, is a haunting masterpiece of country soul. By the time the album was released, Parsons had been dead for four months. He was 26 years old. Jason Walker has conducted hundreds of hours of new interviews with Gram’s fellow musicians, friends and associates to paint a vivid portrait of the beautiful, doomed Southern rich kid who brought Nashville to rock ‘n’ roll.

God's Own Singer: A Life of Gram Parsons

Biographies & Memoirs

Arts & Literature

Helter Skelter Publishing

The Little Ghostly Ghost

Genre Fiction

Independently published

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