The idea for the book on death row originated with Sam Houston State University English Professor Paul Ruffin, who teaches a class in which students develop a book from inception to printing.

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For example, there is a marble statue of Sam Houston, a leader who fought for independence for the state of Texas.

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D. and Tasha Menaker of Sam Houston State found that more than 60% of women in heterosexual working couples reported victimization, while only 30% of women reported victimization in cases when only the male partner was employed.

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