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It\u2019s a hot book summer and these books, all written by St. Mary\u2019s University alumni, range from poetry to a collection of columns, highlighting the vast talents and experiences of the University community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Somos Nopales<\/em><\/strong>
Eddie Vega (B.A. \u201999), pictured above on left 
Flowersong Press, 2024 <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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The San Antonio Poet Laureate\u2019s latest book of poetry<\/a> has been described as beautiful, powerful and a little bit ching\u00f3n. Serving as a tour of Vega\u2019s journey as the son of an immigrant parent, the book navigates a world where cultures collide and co-mingle.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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More Finish Lines to Cross: Notes on Race, Redemption, and Hope<\/strong><\/em>
Cary Clack (B.A. \u201985), pictured above on right
Trinity University Press, 2024 <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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As a San Antonio Express-News columnist, Clack has written on numerous topics. His latest book is a collection of columns<\/a> since returning to the newspaper in 2019, including the topics of politics and national and global news with a local perspective.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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95 Power Principles: Strategies for Effective Leadership in Local Government<\/strong><\/em>
The Hon. Nelson W. Wolff (B.B.A. \u201966, J.D. \u201966), University Distinguished Service Professor 
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If you\u2019re looking for a word of advice<\/a> on how to be a better leader in local government (building on the University\u2019s focus on servant leadership), Wolff has 95 of them, drawing on his decades of experience in state and local government.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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