From blue bells to armadillos and the San Antonio River Walk to Cadillac Ranch, here's the inside story about the very things that give the state its character.

"With humor and affection--and a healthy dose of attitude-- Texas Curiosities brings the oddest, quirkiest, and most outlandish places, personalities, events, and phenomena found within the state's borders and in the chronicles of its history. From the world's largest squirrel (property of Cedar Creek) to the world's oldest washing machine (at the Washing Machine Museum in Mineral Wells), Texas Curiosities is a who's who of unusual and unsung heroes...

"Providing accurate and objective information to help make the right decisions during a divorce in Texas, this guide provides answers to 360 queries such as How quickly can one get a divorce? Who decides who gets the cars, the pets, and the house? What actions might influence child custody? How are bills divided and paid during the divorce? How much will a divorce cost? and Will a spouse have to pay some or all attorney fees? Structured in a question-and-answer...

A light-hearted compendium of recipes offered by Texans ranging from Sam Houston's white cake to General Eisenhower's old fashioned beef stew, Frank Tolbert's "Bowl of Red" chili and Lady Bird Johnson's peach ice cream. Several fine recipes are given for chili, which Will Rogers called "a bowl of blessedness." Ingredients may be difficult to come by for two such as Hondo Crouch's Armadillo on the Half Shell and Mother Nimitz' Cactus Fruit Jelly. A...

"An illustrated introduction to the state of Texas"--

Terrifying tales about Texas' spookiest spots!