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Authentic Texas
The Texas of vast open spaces inhabited by independent, self-reliant men and women may be more of a dream than a reality for the state’s largely urban population, but it still exists in the Big Bend. One of the most sparsely settled areas of the United States, the Big Bend attracts people who are willing to forego many modern conveniences for a lifestyle that proclaims “don’t fence me in.” Marcia Hatfield Daudistel and Bill Wright believe that the character traits exemplified by folks in the Big Bend—including self-sufficiency, friendliness, and neighborliness—go back to the founding of the state. In this book, they introduce us to several dozen Big Bend residents—old and young...
Alpine
"Alpine was born a railroad town, but long before the whistle of the steam locomotive broke the silence of Alpine Valley, the nearby spring was a favored campground for prehistoric nomads and later for Spanish explorers and freighters along the ChihuahuaTrail. When the Southern Pacific unfurled its line down from Paisano Pass in 1882, landowner Thomas Murphy saw opportunity and platted the town. In 1887, Alpine was chosen as the county seat, and with the opening of Sul Ross Normal College in 1920, the town became the academic hub of the region. Following a decade of prosperity, the Great Depression and recurrent droughts triggered a slow decline. But since the early 1990s, Alpine has enjoyed a surge in regional art and culture, allowing it to reclaim its former glory as a proud little cosmopolitan cowtown perched at the top of the Texas Big Bend"--Provided by publisher.
50 Events That Shaped Latino History [2 volumes]
Which historical events were key to shaping Latino culture? This book provides coverage of the 50 most pivotal developments over 500 years that have shaped the Latino experience, offering primary sources, biographies of notable figures, and suggested readings for inquiry. Latinos—people of European, Indigenous, and African descent—have had a presence in North America long before the first British settlements arrived to the Eastern seaboard. The encounters between Spanish colonizers and the native peoples of the Americas initiated 500 years of a rich and vibrant history—an intermingled, cultural evolution that continues today in the 21st century. 50 Events that Shaped Latino History: An...
La relación médico-paciente.Claves para un encuentro humanizado
Los pacientes que acuden a un centro sanitario esperan ser atendidos no solo por un buen médico, sino también por un médico bueno. Las aptitudes y las actitudes son claves para una atención médica de calidad y calidez. Los médicos del siglo XXI tienen unos conocimientos, capacidades y tecnologías a su alcance, impensables hace unas décadas. Estos avances científico-tecnológicos están influyendo en la misma relación médico-paciente. El historiador de la medicina y bioeticista Diego Gracia, ya advertía que en el último tercio del siglo veinte, la forma de relacionarse los médicos y los enfermos había cambiado más que en los veinticinco siglos anteriores. ¿Están los médicos...
