State capital and home of the University of Texas, Austin is the one city that belongs to all Texans. This finely written book, illustrated with historic photographs, tells the story of Austin's transformation from an "Indian haunted" frontier village into a residential mecca and high-tech hot spot.
Called by Sam Houston at its founding the "most unfortunate site upon earth for the seat of government," the infant community struggled for three decades against political enemies and competing towns before winning recognition as the permanent capital. The founding of the University of Texas...

Menopause is a natural and inevitable time in a woman s life, but just the anticipation of this event can have one on pins and needles. From hot flashes to weight gain, every woman will experience different symptoms and to various degrees. Instead of focusing on what we can't do, we'll benefit most by setting our mind on what we can do. With our physician's care and educating ourselves, we can discover that the latter part of our life can be the greater. As it builds precept upon precept, Pausing With God is a unique book that speaks to all women of all ages. Whether you're approaching...