Cold facts and impersonal statistics may be the bacon of Texas history, but the tall tales and interesting side stories are the sizzle. In this book, C.F. Charlie Eckhardt presents some of the Texas history sizzle that is often ignored when pure historians write about the Lone Star State. He adds to the flavor of Texas history with tales about such things as the first Texas revolution, the first English speaking person in Texas, and the little known counterrevolution of 1838-1840. Charlie examines the expulsion of the Cherokees from Texas and provides details of some of the more famous Indian fights. Charlie also shows his romantic side with the legend of the famous Yellow Rose of Texas.

Her name was Rebecca Aston Brown, but the world knew her as Miss Bettie. Artist, world traveler, and for the times most shocking of all, a spinster to the end of her days, Bettie's life has been the subject of conjecture and rumor.

This book is a lighthearted look at some of the stories Texans have been improving on since their first telling around the glow of a campfire. A continuation of the entertaining collection of Wild Camp Tales, this volume includes the wildest tales ever told. Discover the drawback of fire hunting and read about the great Caddo Lake pearl rush, the murderous Mexican hog, and the mule artillery. According to one famous spinner of far-fetched windies, Texas Ranger Bigfoot Wallace, the bigger the tale, the more folks tend to want to believe in it.

Send your messages with style with Mini Office Messenger Pigeon! Kit includes everything you need to send a note with your own reliable avian. Specifications: 3" vinyl messenger pigeon figurine with a slot for notesIllustrated mini book: Includes 48-page mini book all about the messenger pigeon, along with 50 perforated pre-printed and blank message slips Great gift: A fun desk accessory gift for friends, family, and co-workers

Bring the wonder and curiosity of mushrooms to your home or office with this keepsake set of illustrated wooden magnets, fold-out poster, sticker sheets, and mini guidebook. - Deluxe wooden magnets: This set includes 8 full-color, illustrated wooden magnets, each featuring a unique variety of mushroom. - Fold-out poster: Show off your love for fabulous fungi with this 6 3/8 X 7 1/4 inch illustrated fold-out poster. - Book included: Learn the ins and outs of the 8 featured mushroom varieties, plus foraging basics, in the enclosed 48-page, fully-illustrated paperback book. - Bonus sticker sheets: Two sheets of full-color stickers add myco-tastic flair to anything you place them on. - A unique gift for mushroom or nature lovers: Mushroom and nature lovers of all ages and abilities will love this unique gift set.

* MANY USES: Ready to get the party started? Want to emphasize the genius point you just made? Want to add something special to the song you're playing? Cheering on a team or graduate? The Mini Air Horn is here to help. Just press down on the button and this mini horn will let out a loud and satisfying air horn noise. * FUN MINI SIZE: Air horn measures 3-1/2" tall, making it easy to pack for any hype-worthy excursion. * PERFECT GIFT: A great stocking stuffer, White Elephant winner, birthday present, or congratulatory gift. * ICONIC SOUND: The air horn is featured in many songs and is a sports-spectator favorite for making noise. Now, this pocket-size device lets you bring the sound to any setting! * INCLUDES MINI BOOK: Also inside the box is a vibrant, 32-page 2-1/2" x 3" mini book on the origins of the air horn and its vast pop-culture applications and history.

From the Yukon to Seattle, the hope of a new beginning waits just around the corner. Addie Bryant is haunted by her past of heartbreak and betrayal. After her beau, Isaac Hanson, left the Yukon, she made a vow to wait for him. When she's sold to a brothel owner after the death of her father, Addie manages to escape with the hope that she can forever hide her past and the belief that she will never have the future she's always dreamed of. Years later, Addie has found peace in her new life as a photographer, training Camera Girls to operate and sell the Brownie camera. During the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo in Seattle, Addie is reunited with Isaac, but after the path her life has taken, she's afraid to expose the ugliness of her former life and to move toward the future they had pledged to each other. When her past catches up with her, Addie must decide whether to run or to stay and face her wounds in order to embrace her life, her future, and her hope in God.

This challenging 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle comes together to reveal a collection of your favorite LEGO® minifigures! Whether you are a Master Builder or have just started clicking bricks together, this puzzle creates LEGO fun the whole family can enjoy together.

• MINIFIGURES ARE THE HEART OF THE LEGO BRAND: The minifigure―the humble yellow character found in LEGO creations―has become a global icon. In this puzzle, minifigures get their starring role.
• UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR LEGO FUN: If you love both LEGO minifigures and puzzles, don’t miss this opportunity to combine the two!
• GREAT FAMILY ACTIVITY: Both AFOLs (adult fans of LEGO) and kids nine years and older will love putting this puzzle together
• INCLUDES: 1000-piece full color puzzle in box

Desktop Strongman is based off the beloved carnival game and includes everything you need to become a high striker! Kit includes: - Rail - Pellet - Bell with sound - Hammer - 32-page book with history, techniques, and the rules of the game

Mini Yule Log brings all the warmth and coziness of the holiday season to your home or office with a one-of-a-kind mini fireplace with light-up yule log, complete with crackling sounds. Kit includes: * 2-3/4 x 3-5/8 x 1-1/2" mini fireplace * Light-up yule log that plays crackling sounds at the push of a button * 48-page mini book on the history and traditions of the Yule Log around the world

- Specifications: 3 x 2 1/2 inch mini soap box and mini megaphone - Mini book inside: 32-page illustrated mini book about the soapbox's history and its uses - Stickers included: sheet of 2 full-color stickers to customize your box - Perfect gift: a perfect stocking stuffer or gift for friends, family, coworkers

In case of emergency, Desktop Fire Extinguisher provides much-needed stress relief! Just press down the nozzle and this mini fire extinguisher releases a satisfying whooshing sound.

Kit includes:

• 3" mini fire extinguisher with whooshing sound
• 32-page illustrated mini book

Jam out with the help of man's best friend -- the Mini SubWOOFer!

Enjoy your favorite tunes at work, home, or on-the-go with this quirky, dachshundshaped wireless speaker that brings the beats wherever it goes. This mini kit includes:

• 3" dog-shaped wireless speaker
• Miniature USB cord
• 32-page illustrated mini book

Read without strain while you travel with the, The World Belongs To Those Who Read Yellow Glow In The Dark Book Light. The small, compact design with its encouraging sentiment will offer you hours of reading without disturbing fellow travelers.

With three light settings to choose from—bright, dimmed, and pulse, and an adjustable pivoting light bar, this little book light gives you options to find the perfect level of brightness. Just use the clearly marked power button to cycle through the light settings. Eight LED chips, bonded directly into a substrate to form a single module, generate the 45 lumens bright LED light we have all come to appreciate. For your convenience, this book light comes with batteries, so it is ready to use when you take it out of the packaging.

• Compact Book Light
• The World Belongs To Those Who Read
• Rick Holland
• Adjustable Pivoting Light Bar
• 8 LED Chips on Board
• 45 Lumens
• Clip-on
• Magnetic
• Durable
• Lightweight
• Small Parts Choking Hazzard
• NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS
• Packaged on Backing Board with Hanging Tab
• Book Light Dimensions: 81 x 51 x 25mm