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In 1978, Republican William P. Clements won the race for governor of the Lone Star State, marking the start of an interlude of two-party competition in the state. Eventually, Republican ascendancy would once again make Texas a "safe" place for a single party--but not the party that had dominated the state since the end of Reconstruction. At the time, observers asked whether the election of a Republican governor was a mere flash in the pan. For the previous twenty years, other races, at every level from national to local, had made inroads into Democratic strongholds, but that party's dominance by and large had held. In 1978, the situation changed. Now, historian Kenneth Bridges--drawing on po...
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Preston Studios made a big impression with their first book, "Windows of Enduring Beauty" and this second book of their work is sure to impress as well. The images in this collection capture the imagination of the chic designer in all of us. Stained glass has been around for hundreds of years and it has never been more popular than it is today. Preston Studios takes the art of glass to a new level with their colourful and creative designs. Many works are photographed showing the interior setting of the room to present the installation in its local environment. This book contains over 80 colour photographs of stained glass creations, 58 shown within the room setting. In addition you will find artist comments and design details for each installation, plus an interesting account of the studio's history and their design philosophy.
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