San Antonio College Library

"While most Americans say they want to die at home, in reality, most people die somewhere else. "Living with Dying" is a revealing look at the lives of a diverse group of Coloradans facing end-of-life decisions. Patients and families are not overwhelmed with fear and trepidation, but rather with feelings of peace and gratitude. RMPBS producer Lisa D. Olken and her subjects teach us valuable and unexpectedly positive lessons about the process of aging...

A collection of essays that discuss the evolution of Texas literature from the state's settlement through the twentieth century.

In 45 short essays aimed at a broad audience, the contributors to From the Ashes place the Branch Davidians in historical and comparative perspective with nontraditional religions, analyze the government's handling of the Waco confrontation, assess the media's coverage and public response, and provide an overview of responses from the academic and religious community. Although the contributors represent a wide variety of viewpoints, they are united...