Author: Michelle Farias

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We feature this book along with our genealogy offerings for its timely and vital guide to a healthly family life. As genealogists we value the lessons taught by our parents recognizing that their teachers were generations of ancestors who taught effectively many of the principles outlined in this book. Yet today our young generations are beset by many peer pressures and temptations.These lessons are derived from the author's 20 plus years experience working with children and parents. Parents are provided with information, tools and resources on 25 important topics including learning difficulties; behavior challenges; peer pressure; drug and alcohol abuse; technology influences; bullying; healthy relationships; higher education and career planning; the importance of family relationships; adolescent mental health; gangs; eating disorders; and a host of other issues that can impact a child's ability to stay healthy, be safe and find success. Michelle Farias, M.A. L.P.C. is a certified school counselor and has spent the last 12 years serving as a school counselor in several school districts in Texas. Multiple copies of the book are available at a discount but must be ordered offline. Two (2) books are $ 16.50 each, three (3) books are $ 15.50 each, four or more are $ 14.50 each. For more information log on to www.succeedinschool.com. Victoria, BC, Canada 2005 1st Ed., 176 Pgs., 6 x 9, PB.

Author: George Farias

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This is a synthesis of two presentations made to San Antonio College students in 2008 during Hispanic Heritage Month. Charles Gibson, an eminent Latin American Scholar, once noted that "Spain in America is a substantial subject...in space and time it is a more substantial subject than England in America." Charles Lummis, another historian, said, " If Spain had not existed 400 years ago, the United States would not exist today." Without Spain's substantial aid George Washington could not have won the American Revolution. This essay contrasts the Spanish and English influence in the Americas and proves through emerging documentation that many prominent Hispanics made lasting contributions to the birth and development of our modern democracy. This essay can be very helpful for students to better understand the true history of America. San Antonio, TX 2012 Borderlands Press 1st Ed. 8&1/2 x 11, 23 Pgs, PB.

Author: George Farías

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Illustrated by Jack Jackson. Winner, 1995 Documentation Award by the Webb County Heritage Foundation. A family history in two parts combining history, genealogy and brief memoirs of the author. The first part " The Ancient Family" describes the origin of the name, and the five root branches originating in Portugal. Included are Portugal's heroic defenders, Nuno Goncalves de Faria and his son Goncalo Nunes; Pedro de Faria, Governor of Malacca and his relative, the merchant-pirate Antonio de Faria, a swashbuckling adventurer who lived a fascinating life and died in a tragic treasure raid on ancient Chinese royal tombs. This part concludes with notes on other family members who have some claim to fame.

In the second part titled, "The Modern Family" the author's branch is described dating back to 1777 when his earliest known ancestor, José Antonio Farías, appears at Presidio del Río Grande de San Juan Bautista, now Guerrero, Coahuila, Mexico. José Antonio's wife was Catarina Rodríguez and they are known to have had three sons and a daughter. One son, José Andrés Farías, came to Laredo on the Rio Grande about 1798 to command the Spanish colonial garrison there as a member of the Third Flying Cavalry Company of Nuevo Santander. His marriage to Guadalupe Sanchez, a granddaughter of Tomás Sánchez, the founder of Laredo, marked the beginning of the Farias family in this future border city. A Chapter is included on the Martínez clan, the author's maternal line, with descent from Teniente de Capitan Miguel Martínez, one of the founders of Revilla (Ciudad Guerrero) Tamaulipas. Other related lines are Benavides, Fernández, Almazán, Marulanda, de las Fuentes, Gutiérrez, Salinas, and de la Peña.

Jose Andres Farias became mayor of Laredo, was commended by Simon Herrera for his military leadership against the insurgents in the Mexican War for Independence, and later commended also by Joaquín de Arredondo when he led the Royalist volunteers from Laredo to the Battle of Medina near San Antonio which crushed the army of the First Texas Revolution. Many of José Andres' descendants served as military officers and public officials. Along with others who were ranchers and merchants, they helped forge the great state of Texas out of a wild, primitive, and sometimes lawless frontier.

Diane Reid Elliott of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville wrote in the April 1997, Southwestern Historical Quarterly, "What a delightful surprise to open a book such as this, expecting to find a detailed genealogy meaningful only to a particular family, and to discover instead tales of castles, pirates, adventures in the South China sea and the Texas frontier, along with names like Vasco Da Gama, Antonio López de Santa Anna, Ricardo Montalban and Federico Peña.... This makes for interesting reading for anyone intrigued by the history of Portugal or the Mexican-American borderlands as well as members of the family." Limited 1st Ed. signed by the author. 12 Jackson Illus/Maps. Edinburg, Tx, 1995 , 8 pgs CP, 32 B&W, HB, 298 Pgs.,

Author: George Farias, et al

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Co-authored by Guadalupe A. Martínez. Winner of the 2011 Jim Parish Award for Documentation and Publication presented by the Webb County Heritage Foundation. Agapito Martínez and Emma Almazán lived in a period in the border city of Laredo, Texas when an old world of landed gentry and small town ambiance was giving way to a new commercial order propelled by the global conflict of World War II. In addition, Laredo was unique in Texas history in that outsiders of other nationalities were absorbed into the Hispanic culture instead of the opposite experiences of other Texas cities. Agapito and Emma had twelve children but two sons and a set of twins died young. Eight sisters survived who defined and exemplified for their children the bonding and loyalty that characterized the early pioneer families of Northern Mexico and Texas. With different personalities and skills, they succeeded in passing on the great values they learned from their ancestors. This book explores the family history, ancestry, and descendants through genealogical charts, numerous photos, and reminiscences by the two surviving sisters and cousins. This book is also a celebration of life and the many wonderful ways that a family continues its journey morally and spiritually down through the ages. Some of the families that married into the Martínez clan contributed family data also. These primary related families are Azios, Claflin, Diosdado, Espinoza, Farías, Pappas, Sommerville, Virján and Zepeda. Contains an article on Francisco Martínez, an early Texas explorer and pioneer of Pensacola, Florida, and profiles of Martínez members of Los Bexareños Genealogical Society in San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio, 2011 Borderlands Press Limited First Edition of 100 copies, signed and numbered by the authors, 8&1/2 x 11 size, 428 Pgs., PB.

Author: Ladilas Farrago

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The whole, and perhaps best, account of one of the boldest commanders ever to wear an American uniform. This books answers many questions. Could the war in Europe have been won in the fall of 1944? Why was the Third Army stopped when it was about to force the Nazi surrender? Why was Patton relieved of his command? Who forced his troops into a near suicide landing in Sicliy? What was the truth behind the slapping incident? Discloses the incredible part of history which Patton so significantly shaped.Very good. Owner's name in ink on inside cover. New York 1965 1st Dell Publishing Co. printing, 831 Pgs., Mass Market PB.

Author: Frank S. Faulkner, Jr.

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A journey through still photography of a unique American city compiled with text and captions by Faulkner the director of the Texana/Genealogy section of the San Antonio Public Library. Beginning with the Civil War and continuing through Hemisfair 68 this nostalgic course follows life, government, education and events that shaped the city's history during those times. The photos are black and white and evoke the historic events and everyday life of people working together to build a highly distinctive multicultural and convivial community. Nashville, TN 2007 Turner Publishing Company, 1st Ed., 10 x 10, 206 Pgs., HB

Author: Lawrence H. Feldman, Ed. Transl.

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Long after the Aztecs and The Incas had necome a fading memory, a Maya civilization still thrived in the interior of Central America. This book is the first collection and translation of important seventeenth-century narratives about Eurpoeans traveling across the great " Ocean Sea" and encouontering a people who had maintained an independent existence in the lowlands of Guatemala and Belize. In these documents written bu missioanaries and Cconquistadors, details of these little-known Maya cultures are revealed answering how and why lowlanders were able to evade Spanish conquest while similar civilizations could not. New-but has small remainder mark on page bottoms. Durham, NC, 2000 Duke University Press 1st Ed., 269 Pgs., 6 x 9&1/4, PB. Published at $ 21.95.

Author: NIall Ferguson

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USED BOOK, An epic study by an eminent author who had unrestricted access to all the surviving Rothschild archives, including documents hidden for half a century in the KGB's special archive. beginning with the family's campaign for Jewish emancipation and describing their long struggles against nationalism, socialism and anti-Semitism, Ferguson brings the Rothschild saga to the present. Illustarted. Very Good. New York, 1999 Viking Press 1st Ed., 6 x 9, 658 Pgs., HB

Author: John Ferling

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In this gripping chronicle of America's struggle for independence award-winning historian John Ferling transports readers to the grim realities of that war, capturing an eight-year conflict filled with heroism, suffering, cowardice, betrayal and fierce dedication. Ferling demonstrates that it was a war that America came closer to losing than is usually remembered. General George Washington put it best when he said the American victory was 'Little short of a standing miracle." Illustrated. New York, 2007 Oxford University Press, Book Club Edition, 679 Pgs., 6 x 9, HB.

Author: Francisco Fernandez del Castillo

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The San Angel neighborhood lies southeast of Mexico City. It is the site of the Carmelite College founded in the 17th century. The favorable climate, abundance of water, and rich soil encouraged a once-famous orchard, establishment oftextile and finishing mills, and fine country estates inhabited by the wealthy citizens of Mecio City. It has retained its old world charm with cobblstones and small romantic plazas. In July festivities honor their patron saint, Our Lady del Carmen. Diego Rivera had his studio here. B&W photos. Mexico City, 1987 Editorial Porrua, 2nd Ed., Spanish Text, 6&3/4 x 8&3/4, 253 Pgs., HB.

Author: Felipe Fernández-Armesto

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in 1507 European cartographers struggled to name the newly found lands of the Western Hemisphere. They settled on America, after Amerigo Vespucci, an obscure Florentine explorer. He was a contemporary, confidant, and rival of Columbus. He was a man of genuine achievement and chronicler of discovery. He had a legendery ablity to sell himself, that no doubt paid off in having a new continent named for him. New York, N.Y. 2007 Randon House Book Club Ed. 5 &1/2 x 8&1/2, 231 Pgs., HB

Author: Carlos Ferrera Cuesta

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IMPORT FROM SPAIN. A small concise dictionary of Spanish history. Comntains more than a thousand entries from Prehistoric times to contemporary history. Has historical periods, institutions, political movements, biographies, etc. Madrid, 2005 Alianza Editorial 1st Ed., SPANISH TEXT, 4&1/4 X 6&3/4, 552 PGs., PB.

Author: John Christopher Fine

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A story about the lust for gold and treasure and the Spanish galleons that dominated the oceans in the 1600s and 1700s. The seaway between Spain and the New World was dubbed "The Golden Highway." On their journey back across the seas, laden with incredible loads of gold, silver and other treasure, many of the ships were wrecked on reefs or destroyed in hurricanes. Described are the 1622 fleet, The Concepción, The Maravillas, the shipwreck off Jupiter Beach, The San Jose, and the 1715 and 1733 fleets. Recounts activities of treasure hunters from Mel Fisher to Bob Weller. Text and photographs are both by the author. Guilford, CT 2006 The Lyons Press 1st Ed., 184 Pgs., 8 1/2 x 11. HB.

Author: Jean Y. Fish

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AVAILABLE AGAIN When The author moved to Zapata, Texas in 1970 she attempted to learn the history of the area but found that little had been written. Under her leadership as chairman of the Zapata County Historical Commission, the Commission embarked on a program to preserve the history of the county by erecting historical markers. Ms. Fish wrote the histories necessary to accompany the marker applications and this book is a summary of her work. The book includes various early censuses particularly of founding families and brief histories of Bustamante, Old Falcón, Old Lopeño, Ramireño, San Ignacio Zapata. An excellent compact but comprehensive overview of history and families. This new edition includes six pages of B&W photos. San Antonio, 2004 Borderlands Press 2nd Ed., 6 x 9, PB. Published at $ 20.00.

Author: Lewis W. Fisher

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In the early 1800's a writer suggested that if the banks of the San Antonio River were landscaped and made attractive it could become "The Crown Jewel of Texas. " He was prophetic because to day the river is the top tourist attraction in Texas and a model for other cities. The author weaves a compelling story of years of struggle by many San Antonians to preserve this historic waterway. San Antonio, 1997, 1st Ed., HB, 115 Pgs. 8 1/2 by 10.

Author: Mary McMillan Fisher

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Illustrated by Barbara Mathews Whitehead. Carla Maria is chosen to present flowers to her grandmother, singer Rosita Fernandez, when a stone bridge over the San Antonio River to a stage where Rosita often performed is named Rosita's Bridge. In this true story, she finds out why Rosita's bridge is called not just a bridge across a river, but a bridge between cultures. Carl Maria also discovers the appeal of San Antonio's River Walk, which makes the setting of this story known around the world. San Antonio, Texas 2001 Maverick Publishing Company, 1st ED., 32 Pgs., 11 &1/4 x 8&3/4, HB.

Author: Lewis F. Fisher

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Balcones Heights is a unique suburban city incorporated in 1948. Its wooded homesites were promoted during the Depression as affordable for families "of moderate means." It was at the crossoads of two new interstae highways and a shopping mall and other businesses flourished to bring much needed revenue. John Wayne cut a cake at a supermarket here celebrating the premiere of his movie "The Alamo." Illustrated. Signed by the author. San Antonio, TX 1999 Maverick Publishing Company 1st Ed., 8 &1/2 x 11, 57 Pgs., PB.

Author: Charles A. Fisher

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Originally published in 1947. Compiled from churches and other sources. Churches show Parents, Child, Birthdate, and Sponsors with brief description of church location and records therein. Other sources note county in Pennsylvania or Country of origin. Baltimore, Genalogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1991 reprint, 6 x 9, 107 Pgs., PB.

Author: James Thomas Flexner

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The author is a recognized expert in the life of George Washington originally publishing his biography in four award-winning volumes. This updated edition-based on the bestselling 1974 one-volume abridgement-offers an even richer, fuller perspective of Washington's character and career. It is indeed a historical tragedy that this towering figure is so little known to students and popular readers. Washington was not only our first president, setting the tone of the office until today, he won the American Revolution over eight hard-fought years against all odds. He also was the chairman of the Constitutional Convention, that produced the greatest document of freedom the world has ever known. Many historians consider him the greatest man of the last 1000 years. Very lush and profusely illustrated. Pictorial Cover. New York, NY, Sterling Publishing 2012 Sterling Signature Edition, 9 x 10, 436 Pgs., HB.

Author: Juan Flórez de 0cáriz

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This is a facsimile reprint of the original text published in Madrid in 1674 so the typset is Medieval in form, readable but slightly more difficult to read for the average genealogist but poses no problem to serious researchers. This is a massive genealogical work of Granada , Spain families and so much content it is diffcult to describe. Bogota, Colombia, 1990 Instituto Caro y Cuervo, Instituto Colombiano de Cultura Hispánica Facsimile reprint, 8 &1/2 x 11&1/2 SPANISH OLD WORLD TEXT, 492 Pgs. PB.

Author: E.B. Ford

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Lencho (Lorenzo Anzaldua) is a thinly-veiled biography of the author's father. A fictional college student in San Antonio, Heather Rodríguez, is give an assignment to interview an elderly person in a nursing home. She finds Lencho and thereby begins the true story of a Mexican immigrant who tries to make his way in life between 1920-2000. The backdrop of his story is this period in South Texas history and we learn of the difficulties he had to overcome in the past and in the present which are rooted in past decisions. Lencho ultimately turns out to be a kind of " flawed" hero and the book ends with an unsolved mystery surrounding the man. San Antonio, TX 2010 Privately printed 1st Ed., 6 x 9, 130 Pgs., PB.

Author: William C. Foster

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Cover illustration by Jack Jackson, Austin, Texas. This booklet was prepared in conjunction with the Museum of the Coastal Bend in Victoria, Texas. The 1691 diary which includes the Spanish original as well as an English translation by Ned Brierly, is significant for it completes the account of the earlier 1690 rescue of the first three French children translated into English by Herbert E. Bolton nearly 90 years ago. It brings to light the official documentary of how the other two French children were saved first by Karankawa women and later by Spanish soldiers. The Martinez diary also confirms that there was another young French Girl who survived but stayed with the Indians. In addition the book narrates some of the exploits of Captain Francisco Martinez who was second in command and French Interpreter for Alonso De León on two expeditions and later with the Terán de los Rios expedition. He was also second in command at Pensacola when the French first arrived, yet very little is known about his genealogy and background. As Foster notes " a comprehensive study of the life and service of the author of our diary, Francisco Martinez, has yet to be written." Corpus Christi, TX Privately Printed 2004 1st Ed., 52Pgs. PB

Author: William C. Foster, Editor

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Subtitled "A Lost Manuscript of Nicholas de La Salle." Translated by Johanna S. Warren. This previously unknown manuscript by Nicholas La Salle(no relation to the explorer) was discovered in the rare book section in the Texas State Archives. La Salle's successful journey in 1682 down the Mississippi culminated in internationally recognized French claims over the river and lands known as the Louisiana Territory. This diary provides the most complete and authoritative account of this historic North American adventure and territorial claim. Austin, TX, 2003 Texas State Historical Association 1st Ed., 175 Pgs., 7&1/4 x 10& 1/4, HB.

Author: Richard V. Francaviglia

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Maritime history in Texas is largely an untold story. The author offers a highly readable overview of the first four centuries of both merchant and military maritime history. Includes the account of the ill-fated Spanish flotilla that wrecked off Padre Island in 1554 and the sinking of the Belle, LaSalle's ship in 1687. Illustrated with maps, prints and b&w photos. Austin, 1998 University of Texas Press 1st Ed., 324 Pgs., 6&1/4 x 9&1/4, HB.

Author: Mitsuo Fuchida et al

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With Masatake Okumiya, both of the Japanese Imperial Navy. On June 4,1942, Admiral Yamamoto launched his attack on Midway with the largest fleet yet assembled in the Pacific. His strike force included 350 ships and over 100,000 men. His objective: to smash the U.S. Aircraft carriers based at Midway and break the Navy's power in World War II. Now for the first time Japanese officers open sealed archives to tell the authoritative, dramatic story of what really happened at Midway. VG-Last 8 pages partially split but intact. New York. N.Y., 1968 Ballantine Books 3rd Pr. 222 Pgs., Mass Market Paperback.

Author: R. de la Fuente Machain

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This a collection of biographies of the soldiers involved in the Conquest of The Rio de la Plata, today's Argentina, who came with the first four Adelantados (Governors/Captain Generals) between the years 1535 and 1580. It is in the form of a biographical dictionary but is an original work taken from many documents and archival sources. In good condition although the paper is coarse grade that has stood well over time. Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1943, 1st Ed. SPTXT, 700 Pgs. 5 & 1/2 x 7 & ¾ size, HB. Shipping $4.75($2.75 Reg. +$2.00 xtra)