To Every Worthwhile Endeavor: The Story of George and Gladys Abell and the Abell-Hanger Foundation

This book, created for the friends and trustees of The Abell-Hanger Foundation, in Midland, Texas, is the culmination of many hours of work and interviews of trustees, staff, author Jimmy Patterson and local leaders who shared recollections of the George and Gladys Abell and the impact of their foundation throughout West Texas. It is also a testament to the generosity and vision of George Thomas Abell.

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Just Add Water: Recipes from Mike Otto’s 40+ Years of Pond Building

To see how he has woven his personal experience with shade-tree physics and geology, see Mike’s 199-page manual of homespun advice. It won’t take long to see how Otto’s clients benefit from one of the most respected figures on the American pond landscape today.

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More Than A Badge: Rough Country, the Law & Me

The Williams memoirs are backed by detailed accounts of every sheriff in Brewster County history, believed to be the most comprehensive coverage on the subject ever recorded. The result is a staggering 5.1-pound slice of Texana, with hardcover and dust jacket, with 536 numbered pages and 1,000 photos. Give or take a dozen.

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