The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story of t...
Kevin FedarkoFrom one of Outside magazine's "Literary All-Stars" comes the thrilling true tale of the fastest boat ride ever, down the entire length of the Colorado River and through the Grand Canyon, during the legendary flood of 1983.I...
Death of a Texas Ranger: A True Story...
Cynthia Leal MasseyDeath of a Texas Ranger is the thrilling, action-packed story of the murder of Texas Ranger John Green by Cesario Menchaca, one of three Rangers of Mexican descent under Green's command. Immediately word spread that the killing may ha...
Winner of the PEN Center USA Literary Award for Research NonfictionNamed one of the Top 3 JFK Books by Parade Magazine.Named 1 of The 5 Essential Kennedy assassination books ever written by The Daily Beast. Named one of the Top Nonfic...
Yellow Dirt: An American Story of a P...
Judy PasternakNow in paperback, the critically acclaimed Yellow Dirt, "will break your heart. An enormous achievement—literally, a piece of groundbreaking investigative journalism—illustrates exactly what reporting should do: Show us what ...
History of Valhalla: Being a Study of...
David Richard Courtney"Valhalla" is the Rice University Graduate Student Association's Lounge. This is a book on its history.
It Happened in Oklahoma: Remarkable E...
Robert DormanThis book offers an inside look at over 30 interesting and unusual episodes that shaped the history of the Sooner State. Read all about the Trail of Tears in Tahlequah. Find out why George W. McLaurin was denied admission to the Unive...
Offbeat New Mexico: Places of Unexpec...
Neala McCarten"Offbeat New Mexico" guides you through the people, places and events that have shaped the state often referred to as the "Land of Enchantment." The art and architecture that helped shape New Mexico may have start...
Nut Country: Right-Wing Dallas and th...
Edward H. MillerOn the morning of November 22, 1963, President Kennedy told Jackie as they started for Dallas, "We're heading into nut country today." That day's events ultimately obscured and revealed just how right he was: Oswald was a lo...
Austin Breakfast Tacos: The Story of ...
Mando RayoFresh tortillas, fluffy huevos con bacon and spicy salsa--good morning, Austin. Or good afternoon, evening, night--whenever! From taco tailgates to taquerias, there is a taco for every occasion and persuasion. Some say that it was bor...
San Antonio Uncovered: Quirky and Ama...
Mark RybczykIt has been said that every Texan has two hometowns: his own and San Antonio. Its charm, colorful surroundings, and diverse cultures combine to make the Alamo City one of the most interesting places in Texas and the nation. In San An...
Harvey: Devastation, Courage, and Rec...
The Texas TribuneAs Hurricane Harvey approached the United States and the great state of Texas in late August of 2017, residents did their best to prepare for the worst. What followed was a devastating storm beyond comprehension, with winds up to 130 ...
Vegan Survival Guide to Austin (Ameri...
Carolyn TracyIn the land of barbecue, Austin has become a vegan's paradise. Vegan trailers, restaurants, tacos, ice cream and even barbecue have taken root in Austin in a big way. From queso and cupcakes to macrobiotic feasts and tempting tempeh, ...
God Save Texas: A Journey into the So...
Lawrence WrightA New York Times Notable BookAn NPR Best Book of the YearGod Save Texas is a journey through the most controversial state in America. It is a red state, but the cities are blue and among the most diverse in the nation. Oil is still ki...