This delightful volume presents a cultural tour of all things Houston from A&M to ZZ Top. Our idiosyncrasies, peculiarities, and quirks are beautifully and entertainingly explained in this hybrid dictionary/encyclopedia. Want to know about the Flower Man? He’s here. Don’t understand what Conjunto is? It’s here. Want a fun and easy read that explains Houston to a new person and fills in the blanks for those of us who’ve lived here for years? This is it. Overall, a delightful explanation of what makes Houston Houston. Arcadia Publishing and The History Press (arcadiapublishing.com). —Angel Curtis

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