Speak Texan in 30 Minutes or Less

In a parody of Berlitz phrasebooks, veteran Lone Star journalist Lou Hudson has spilled the beans on how best to wrap one's tongue around Texaspeak so that even recovering Yankees can make their way in this whole other country.

Finally there's hope for that brother-in-law from Hoboken and your banker from Duluth. Folks like them will be able to make themselves understood to Texans without having to revert to notepads and hand gestures.

Speak Texan not only is a pronunciation guide but also ...