elena garro's depiction of post revolutionary rural mexico is an epic that must be read. although she is a little known author, outside of the literary world, she is one of the most influential novelists of latin america. Recuerdos del Porvenir is exceptional, the catastrophe of the revolution and its impact on pueblo life is authentic and poignant while Garro herself introduces the world to magical realism.

for those of you who have read 100 years of solitude, Garro's story precedes and has been noted as the influential work for GGM's own work many years later.

Esta novela de Elena Garro, Los Recuerdos del Porvenir, refleja la historia de una familia que vivia en un pueblo al sur de Mexico llamado Ixtepec. Ahi, los protagonistas no son en si la familia, sino que, el general Rosas y su amante Julia se llevan la trama a pasos agigantados. La historia de Mexico se ve envuelta en esta trama de los años revolucionarios, ya que los amigos del general y este ultimo, estuvieron en muchas reveliones. Ixtepec era un pueblo, donde las injusticias estaban a la orden del dia y donde tus propuestas por un pueblo mejor te eran ignoradas. Facilmente un miembro de alguna familia era ejecutado o colgado de una soga como trofeo anti-democratico. Elena Garro, como buena escritora que fue, nos lleva a ese pueblo sureño y nos hace entrar por la puerta principal como si fuesemos los protagonistas. En definitiva, Los Recuerdos del Porvenir, es sin duda una novela reveladora que poca difucion se le ha dado. La novela fue hecha en video por Arturo Ripstein, si alguien de ustedes sabe donde la puedo conseguir, por favor aganmelo saber a este E-mail:zorycorgan@hotmail.com Gracias y disfruten de esta obra!

Zorayda Contreras 24 de Abril, 2000

I think a better title would be, "How To Change Organizations." Lauderdale clearly describes a method to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of any organization and then provides an action plan for change. We have used it in our manufacturing and sales units; so here is a useful import from the world of bureaucracies!

The work is on the cutting-edge of real government---what government could be if bureacrats and politicians would move over and allow scholars to create a fair system.

Written from the view of the combat infantryman this book is a griping account of the US 36th. Division's disasterous battle at the Rapido River in the winter of 1944. The author spent two years researching and editing 140 accounts from the soldiers in the line companies to the officers in division headquarters. The result is an epic account of a brave but futile effort "where victory was less likely than death." This book has both the documentation the serious student of World WarII desires combined with the easy style of one of grandad's tales. Best if read in one sitting (Just over 100 pages of text) for maximum effect. This is a verbal "Saving Private Ryan."

The book is based on the stories given by WWII veterans of "Texas" 36th Division who were at the Rapido River. The Rapido River was a slaying of brave Texas National Guard Soldiers. The Nazi's had an advantage over the 36th, killing a large number of the brave Americans who were following the orders of General Mark Clark. Clark's action were investagated by congress, and to this day, the information about the battle is top-secret. The Autor, Lee Carraway Smith started this book as a report in a college history report, but she got so involved in the story, she wanted the people to hear the veterans side of the story. The books contains a special section of Pictures, Goverment Documents, and historical images of this bloody battle. This book will inform the public about this "unknown" but true World War II battle.

Thank goodness someone thought to compile old country sayings of rural Texas! Truly a glimpse of rural Texas life, a historic, gem of a book. It reminded me of the memorable times I listened with great attention to my grandfather's colorful stories which amused me and appalled my parents. I'm so glad that we won't lose these timeless sayings forever as generations die. Just wish that I'd thought of writing this delightful book.

This book is simply wonderful. The sayings can be appreciated and enjoyed by anyone, but especially by those originating from the South, as the sayings come from rural Texas. You won't be disappointed!

As San Antonionians, my husband and I walk on the River Walk every few weeks simply because we love it. After readingDiane Capito's San Antonio on Foot, we tried several of her RiverWalk walks. We discovered new views and new wonders! After years of walking the RiverWalk, Ms. Capito showed us more sights! Delightful!

The walks in this book are well-laid out and very interesting. San Antonio is a beautiful city and this book will help you appreciate it more fully, and get some excercise in the process! Even if you are not a walker, the book is a good guide to some places in San Antonio you might otherwise miss. PS-There are errors in the ad-the new edition IS available, and the book if far more than 4 pages long.

Author Mark Rybczyk describes his book as "historical caulking". This detailed book is at once a tourist's friend and a native's reference. Rybczyk says it was written for the curious native (whatever that is) and secondly for the newly arrived who may wonder "What's so special about San Antonio?" Notice who it was written for first.

Every landmark, legend and myth of San Antonio is here - from the ugliest statue to the histories of the railroad stations. It's a smorgasbord of overlooked and under-appreciated jewels from all over the city. The obligatory shrines and sites are here too - every one of them. Throughout the book's pages Mark employs the rarest type of humor - humor with genuine affection.

Mark corrects the old saw that said San Antonio is "a small town wanting to be a big city." It is, as he says, "A big town that desperately wants to be a small town." With this book as your guide, it's almost as though San Antonio gets its wish.

If you grew up in San Antonio you will love San Antonio Uncovered. It captures and documents Alamo City folklore, legends, history and talltales unlike any other book I've ever read

When her cousin dies in a freak auto accident, Suzanne McCoy moves to their ranch in Cactus, Texas to raise their children. When she discovers her ranch hands are stealing from her, she fires them, but then realizes that she doesn't have a clue how to run a ranch--and whoever she turns to points her at handsome rancher Ryan Walker. Ryan has his hands full with his own ranch and with his three year old daughter, Beth whose birth mother abandoned them both over two years earlier. Suzanne's offer to handle housekeeping and babysitting in exchange for his taking over ranch management doesn't seem quite fair, but the matchmaking mothers of Cactus have him in their sights. And it isn't as if Suzanne is any hardship to look at. A marriage of convenience, with the emphasis on convenience, is perfect.

It doesn't take long for Suzanne to realize that her feelings toward Ryan are anything but convenient. She falls in love with his daughter--and him. But could he ever be willing to open up to her, let her inside his shields, and really love her? When an unexpected challenge comes into their lives, she fears that she may never learn the answer as they have to play the role of the perfectly married couple.

Author Judy Christenberry continually delights readers with heart-warming stories of marriage, children, and women who tame their men to some semblance of civilization. SAVED BY A TEXAS-SIZED WEDDING is a fast-reading pleasure.

I love the Tots for Texans series and this one doesn't disappoint. Mabel, Florence and the gang are up to their old matchmaking tricks.

When her cousin died, Suzanne McCoy, a big city girl, became guardian of two small children and a ranch in Cactus, Texas. Suzanne is determined to keep the ranch afloat so the children will have their inheritance when they grow up. When she overhears the ranch foreman and hired hands discussing how they had already stolen from the ranch and were planning on taking more, Suzanne's temper flares to the point she gives them all fifteen minutes to get off the ranch. Knowing nothing about running a ranch, Suzanne seeks advice from the residence of Cactus, Texas. Everyone she talks to tells her the same thing; the person to talk to is Ryan Walker. Mabel Baxter goes so far as to tell her the solution is for her to marry Ryan.

Ryan Walker's wife left him three years ago after giving birth to their daughter, Beth. Now that Beth is getting bigger, Ryan can no longer carry her everywhere he goes so he has to take her into town everyday to a sitter. When the sitter is offered a better paying job, Ryan decides he needs to hire a housekeeper. In step the meddling matchmakers. They convince everyone to go along with their plan to get Suzanne and Ryan hitched so there are no hired hands or housekeepers around to be hired. Suzanne thinks it would be a good trade for her to be Ryan's housekeeper and he and his staff work her ranch but Ryan is worried that Suzanne will marry some other guy and he'd just be back in the same boat. Ryan is convinced that a marriage of convenience is what would work best so he convinces Suzanne. When Ryan's ex-wife comes back and tries to take Beth, Ryan and Suzanne join forces and soon they become a family.

The story moved along very nicely. Ryan and Suzanne were both great characters who are trying to do the best they can for the children in their lives. I liked the way the children were portrayed in this book. They were fairly main characters in the book and they were believable and very sweet. The speed with which the "matchmakers" decided on a pairing of Ryan and Suzanne was totally unbelievable but it did not detract from the story, it just allowed more time for the development of the relationship between the main characters.

My Husband and I visited Houston, San Antonio & Austin, we only had a couple of weeks in which to fit in as much as we could. This book was a brilliant way to get the most from a short time. It helped us to enjoy our visit to the full. We hope to visit more of the USA and shall certainly use this type of book again.

I really enjoyed using Day Trips from San Antonio and Austin to plan several recent weekend excursions. I found the book very helpful and used it to plan a trip to Corpus Christi and another to the Hill Country. Even though I have lived in this area for over 20 years, I found many hidden treasures thanks to this guide!

I really liked this book better than Hell's Half Acre, the second novel. It basically involves the murder of a hostess and a gambler and the rangers, with Alex, investigate it. Walker chooses himself, C.D, Trivette, and a sheriff's deputy named Robin to go undercover on the illegal gambling boat and shut it down. A few nights later, another group of criminals takes everyone down for their cash. They plan to blow up the boat, and Walker must put a stop to this carnage.....

By book's end you "can't tell the players without a scorecard." That's because two groups of bad guys are involved, with our heroes in the middle.

As for the characther development:

1. The C.D./Jimmy scenes were great;

2. The Walker/Alex scenes were good; hopefully they will continue to improve in QUANTITY as well as QUALITY--maybe the plot for Book #4 can be Alex-oriented?

Two further notes:

1. Mr. Reasoner STILL needs to start saying "CD's Bar & Grill";

2. The shameless use of "Lone Wolf Cigars" was hilarious!!