There are many books on Juneteenth, but none so informative and accessible for both kids and adults as this one. Learn why the Emancipation Proclamation did not free any slaves and other things not often taught in school. Great book for anyone interested in United States history. Very colorful.

A delightful story that explains that significance of Juneteenth from a child's perspective. The inquisitive nature and humor of the juvenile characters helps maintain an interesting storyline without sounding preachy. Kids will also enjoy the dialect and songs of the past. The addendum provides a glimpse of the author's unique heritage and chronicles an important era in African-American history. A chapter book treasure.

Eight unique stories, set on theTexas Gulf Coast, in fictitious "Karankawa County". Unforgettable characters---Maud and Mathatma, War Hoss Kelly, Rip Kelly, and more. Characters realistic enough to leap off the page at you. Unusual situations and a palatable feeling of country and sense of place. Morgan obviously knows his people and the situations that confront them.

-A superb piece of work from Katy expert Raymond George and Joe Collias, the dean of Missouri railroading. Heavily illustrated history of the M-K-T railroad, featuring locomotives, trains, structures and cabooses. A joy to read for anyone with affection for the Katy Railroad.

This book covers absolutely EVERY angle of texas hold'em. A must for anyone wanting to improve their poker skills. I've read many books on hold'em and this book incorporates all of the other books into one title. I highly recommend for all poker players.

The sensitivity and creativity with which the characters within these short stories grace the pages is a gift for us as readers, and an even more gracious gift of insight into our vast humanness. Go Reggie! Reading McKnight is an experience one wants never to end!

This book is divided into commonly used sections: property law, family law, etc. Each topic is then presented in specific question and answer form. It is nice that it specifically relates to Texas law, most books cover general US law and that is useless. Easy to understand and informative.

This is one of the most well written Bio's i have ever read! it kept me riveted to my hammock! I would highly recommend it!!

Frequently when a person travels through the Panhandle-South Plains region of Texas in the months of February or March, the question of how a person came to live in such a flat, dry area arises. Blodgett's _Land of Bright Promise: Advertising the Texas Panhandle and South Plains, 1870-1917_ very clearly explains how people were attracted to the region once the railroads were laid and the Indians were relegated to reservations. Even though the idea of cheap land was attraction enough, land companies and agents apparently provided a virtual blitz of advertising to sell the unsettled area. While the region is, indeed, beautiful when crops are in full bloom and clear blue skies are visible, survival here has not been easy. Jan Blodgett provides insight into what caused the area to be settled even though only the hardiest and persistent remained. While general readers may find the book a bit tedious, as a resident of Texas and historian, I love it and use it frequently for reference.

Land of Majic Salt is a well-illustrated account of the history of the Grand Saline, Texas, saltworks from exploitation by Native Americans to the modern mine, written in story form for young readers (ages 9 to 12). Included are methods of underground salt mining of a salt dome.