Outdoors Books

The book title can be a little misleading. I bought it through an online source for the recipes. The cover says "A GUIDE WITH RECIPES." Way at the back of the book it has a few pages with only a handful of recipes that are side dishes. If you are looking for a BBQ cookbook, or recipes, this is not the book.

This book, written by one of the most beloved and trusted personalities in barbecue, is a rare treat. It is fun to read, delightful to look at, and exceptionally useful. Since it is unlikely that anyone other than Ardie (Remus) will ever have the opportunity or time to taste and evaluate all these wonderful sauces, consuming this book is the next best thing. I return to it often, whether to guide me in choosing the right sauce or to provide me with reading pleasure.

I sort of wished that I had discovered this book a few years ago.

Being a meat lover, I have explored various bottled BBQ sauces for quite a while. You can get a bewildering array of them from supermarkets, summer fesivals, webtailers, etc. I found only a couple of them that passed muster (Chris & Pitts; Everett & Jones). I also neglected to keep a diary of what I sampled, and what I thought of them.

This book has already done most of the groundwork for you. It is sort of like a field guide that you take with you to the store or web site when you want to buy some BBQ sauce. It has reviews, descriptions, and pictures of at least 200 different ones. Although I have violent disagreements about some of the opinions, for the most part the book is an extremely valuable and useful resource.

It categorizes sauces into 3 types: sweet, tangy, and fiery. There are some recipes at the end, but I would not take these very seriously. It serves as a good starting point for those who would like to explore the wonderful world of bottled BBQ sauces. For example, I discoverd Gates from this book, and it explains why I hate KC Masterpiece and Bull's Eye, but like Kraft. It is also a good resource to help you avoid those BBQ sauces that taste like pancake syrup with a little ketchup and tabasco sauce.

Also note that there a many boutique brands in this industry. Many in this book are no longer available, and many have sprung to life since this book was published in 1999.

It's easy to get intimidated or downright confused when looking at all the barbecue sauce choices available today.

Remus does barbecue sauce aficiandos a huge favor with his "Great Barbecue Sauce" book. The originator of the American Royal International Barbecue Sauce competition, held each october in KCMO, Remus KNOWS HIS SAUCES.

His experienced tastebuds are able to discern the good, bad, ugly of over 300 commercially bottled barbeuce sauces.

I've known Remus for years. If anyone knows about commercially produced barbecue sauces, he does. This is a great volume, packed with superb information.

If you're not making your own sauces (see my book-The Great Barbecue Companion), then you're buying them, and Remus' book will steer you in the right direction.

A classic book that everyone should read. Having grown up watching John Wayne in The Green Berets and listening to Barry Saddler sing "Put silver wings on my son's chest..." I should have read this book 30+ years ago.

Many parallels to today's conflict in the Middle East. It's amazing how little has changed.

This book is a classic. Set in Vietnam, Robin Moore was one of the first people to expose America to the horrors of the Vietnam war. You get to see America's soldiers fighting and braving these nightmarish war. Pick up this, and The Secret Wars of the Green Berets

The new edition of Robin Moore's Vietnam War era classic "The Green Berets" is as timely and relevant today as it was when it was published over forty years ago.

What is amazing is that the problems faced by the Green Berets in Vietnam described by Moore are the very same problems faced by our soldiers today in the War on Terror. These include the problems of corrupt local soldiers, relegious differences and the ago old cultural clash between the conventional military mindset and the unconventional warrior. If one changed the locations names from Vietnam to Iraq the stroeis would be ripped from today's headlines.

The new edition also contains materials which were not in the original edition. It was also enjoyable to read the various stories which conributed elements to the John Wayne movie which was based on the book. The book is well worth your time.

Michael Boyajian not only communicates a massive amount of information about the Catskills, he gets under the surface to reveal the soul and depth of this special region. Green enchantments, indeed!

Spending so much time as a kid and then as an adult with my own children, I am surprised at just how much there is to know about the Catskills. I thought I had it all covered. Reading your book has opened up alot for future trips with my family, especially the "festivals" section which the kids love. Good job!!!

I cannot put this book down. It is quite the tome!The material in the book is quite fascinating. I feel like when I read Green Enchantments that i am in a green field at the base of a majestic Catskill Mountain. I reccomend this book for hikers as well as nature lovers. This book is a natural high that is quite addictive.............Bravo Mr. Boyajian!I can't wait to read any additional books written by you!

Very nice book, small, but big beautiful pictures to make you drool over the great innovative recipes. A must for the new home chef!

My favorite of the William-Sonoma series. The recipes are creative and all delicious!

If I had to summarize this outdoor grill cookbook in one sentence it would be "Not your ordinary grilling cookbook". "Grill Cookbook" starts with a section on types of grills, maintenance, accessories and similar items. From there it makes a sudden turn from the ordinary grilling cookbook and moves out into a category of its own. Sample recipes that include Thai Shrimp on Lemongrass Skewers, Grilled Portobello Mushrooms on Salad Greens, Grilled Ravioli with Spinach and Two Cheeses, Halibut Veracruz Style, Pacific Rim Chicken with Peanut Sauce, Poundcake Kabobs with Chocolate-Coffee Sauce, or Pear Bruschetta (absolutely delicious). Of course it also has the obligatory backyard hamburger and barbecue chicken but that is where any similarity with other grilling cookbooks ends. Wonderful recipes that produce an elegant dining experience, it is a highly recommended book.

The book opens with Jim Wilson who suffers from post traumatic stress because of a grizzly attack five years earlier dreaming of another bear attack upon himself. Experienced horseman and guide, Jim sets out on a Montana elk hunting trip with friends Joe Darton, Bark Harrison and Parson McNelty. Jim hopes to overcome his worry about another bear attacking him. About the time the men set out on their trip with four riding horses and 2 pack animals three desperate convicts break out of prison. Labaine, Morgan and Bellerman are as amoral as they come. After kidnapping a mother and daughter the trio set out to get themselves to Canada and supposed safety. As time progresses the paths of the hunting group cross with those of the criminals and their captives.

An unanticipated, barbarous attack carried out by the convicts leaves Jim Wilson believing he alone has survived the vicious, uncalled for shooting of Darton, Harrison and McNelty. The criminals show no regard for the plight, danger or hardship they demand of their victims as they force the two women to walk just ahead of Jim, Griz, Wilson. The determined group again sets out on horseback for their northbound trek. Misadventure, snow, lack of knowledge of the outdoors and even a bear attack or two meets the group at nearly every turn. How, or if, Jim will be able to rescue the two women and get himself safely away from these miscreants who appear determined that nothing or no one will stop them from getting out of the country becomes Wilson's predominant notion.

Writer Waldrip's unquestionable storytelling genius is showcased in the paragraphs of Griz Nightmare. Waldrip adds to his growing list of thrillers with the addition of this exciting tale filled with a fine cast of nicely developed characters, hard hitting dialogue and Waldrip's facility for painting word pictures delineating scenes and scenery. Griz Nightmare is a well crafted tale in which a complex plot twists and turns carrying the reader right to the heart of the hunt with a detailed suspense filled plot. The reader feels anger, revulsion and a sense of revenge for the criminals as we witness their abuse of the kidnap victims, and their disregard for anything other than their own wants, needs and desires. The lack of compassion shown by the criminals is offset by the caring shown mother to daughter to mother, along with Jim Wilson's grim determination that he will avenge his friends deaths and somehow get himself and the two women to freedom.

I liked the addition of both the hand drawn map and actual photos of a hunting camp. They add much to the work.

Good book for a lazy afternoon, I don't recommend after dark, during a storm or when little things go bump in the night.

Reviewed by: molly martin

When Jim Wilson has recurring nightmares of being attacked by a grizzly bear, he counters them with a week in the wilderness with friends to enjoy elk hunting in the midst of grizzly country. But on this outing with friends he finds himself confronted with escaped convicts seeking to hijack his group for their own purposes. His life, and the lives of his friends depend upon what he will do next! Griz Nightmare is set in the rugged beauty of northern Montana and showcases the undeniable storytelling talents of Leland Waldrip with this latest thriller to his growing list of highly recommended titles.

Hi potential readers of Griz Nightmare,

When you sit down with this one, grab the arms of your easy chair and prepare for excitement.

I am probably offering a biased opinion on this book, as I am a reader of several of R. Leland Waldrip's books, including the original chapter of this book, "The Last Grizzly".

If you have ever seen the Rockies, or wanted to, you will travel there within this book. Waldrip paints the Rocky Mountains with words, as he nearly drives you crazy with mystery and suspense as he carries the reader through one after another of the adventures within this book.

The story portrays the misadventures of a group of sub-human convicts as they head for Canada in an escape attempt. One of the unusual heros in the story is the grizzly itself.

To tell any more details of the story would do the reader a disservice.

I promise you a very long evening of entertainment, as I could not put it down once I began reading.

Charlie Dimmock is great. She has wonderful ideas and plans for the watergardens. I think if someone wants a lovely water feature in there yard this is the book to have....=o)

Out of all the Ground Force books, we used this one the most. It helped us put in a pond in our yard complete with a vase that bubbled water over and went down a chute to the pond. The book covers many different water features including a raised tank water garden, one with waterfalls, small ones like just a vase that bubbles over, and many others. The photos are very helpful and even more enjoyable if you get to see the episode on the BBC show that the water features were on.

Admittedly, I am somewhat biased toward this author as I enjoy "Ground Force" more than any other home improvement show and have converted several friends from HGTV over to BBC America.

The plans and designs are honest. They clearly outline how much time it will take, the safety aspect and estimated costs (In british currency). I have noticed that her costs seem a bit low, but it may be the geographic differences. Mostly, I use this on a relativity scale. (This pond is more difficult/costly than that one)

She shows wisdom and experience in her discussion of the use of native plants and introduction of wildlife. Unfortunately, there is a bit of difference between Los Angeles and London native plants, but if you apply the general idea, you can't go wrong.

The practical ideas, like: "Don't put a fountain in a windy area" or "How to hide the pipes in a wall mounted fountain" are essential things to think about once you have it your head that you must have a water element in your yard.

My husband owns a landscape design company and he frequently uses her book to narrow down a client's broad vision. A great garden library addition for a professional or an amatuer!!

I've been using this book for several years as a recommended text in my gerontology classes. It is really excellent. It's quite readable and very helpful for the layperson or the health care provider.

I've been using this book for several years as a recommended text in my gerontology classes. It is really excellent. It's quite readable and very helpful for the layperson or the health care provider.

Originally designed as a text for those who want to work with those over 65 years, this softcover book is a comprehensive, well-referenced guide to issues and concerns of the growing elder population. Chapters cover demographics, theories of why and how we age, how age affects each body system and common illnesses. Also included are discussions of diet, exercise, sexuality, medications, health care, nursing home care and death and dying. Excellent, up-to-date reference. Written by a mother-daughter team (gerontologist and physician), the book provides a lot of information in a format that is easy to understand and presents a holistic approach to successful aging. A third edition is in the works.

As the Tampa Tribune observed, "If college football is the greatest sport -- and it is -- then HEART STOPPERS AND HAIL MARYS is one of the greatest books on the subject." I found this to be an understatement; HS&HM is more than that, it's a testimonial to indomitable human spirit -- you know, "never-say-die."

Some examples: the 1982 U Cal - Stanford game (where the contest came down to perhaps the craziest final four seconds in history). Some of you may remember... Down 19-17, QB John Elway led his Stanford team into field goal range and Mark Harmon booted it to give Stanford a 20-19 lead with FOUR SECONDS left. The Cardinal celebrated and the band poured onto the field. Get the book to see and hear those final, lateral-filled seconds and the Bears' winning touchdown [or was it?!]

My son-in-law ["Syracuse Forever!!"] will glory in another of Ted's Heart Stoppers: It's 1998 at the Carrier Dome. Virginia Tech and Syracuse battle for a Big East championship and major Bowl possibility. Tech leads 21-6 at the half, but the Orange battle back to within four points (22-26). There, however, Tech's great Defense holds and Syracuse is down to five seconds, 13 yards to go for a TD. QB Donovan McNabb has vomited three times, how can he overcome that and this Tech defense (No. 5 in the country)? Hey, get Ted's book and find out...

Oh, heck, McNabb found TE Stephen Brominski in the end zone and somehow completed the pass that toppled Tech, helped Syracuse to eventually win the Big East title and a date in the '98 Orange Bowl. McNabb is the only player ever to be named Big East player of the year three times.

Ok, that's just two of 116 incredible stories, what a book!

This book is a great compilation of late game heroics in college football. The writer sets the stage for each scintillating finale with a few pages then cuts to describing the play itself. The beauty of the book is the included CD which contains the radio calls from these game defining plays. I am an LSU fan and there are two LSU games (both wins thank goodness) in the book and on the CD. I was at one of the games and being able to listen and relieve the moment is a treat. Anyone who loves a fantastic finish should get this book.

Hi. I just wanted to tell you this is an awsome college football book I just got. The audio cd takes you back to the game and makes you feel like your really there. Another cool thing that I thought was so interesting about this book was how it doesn't just inclued the play but it tells the before,the aftermath, and the stats of each play. This includes things like how these teams ended up doing for that season and what the players did after college. I enjoyed a whole lot. I hope that other college football fans can get to read so that they can dont miss out on the enjoyment that I had getting caught up in the plays especailly by listening to them on the audio cd. It is also cool how the book doesn't just include division 1 teams but teams that only people from the teams area have heard of! I loved it!

I purchased this book for a young boy age 13 and I also have one myself. This book and DVD is an excellent, fun history lesson for a child or pre-teen to reference at his or her leasure. It's an easy read and a great reference for people of all ages who want to know more about the Negro Baseball Leagues! A must have!

If you have any interest in baseball, you'll definitely want to have this book! Created by very talented men, this is a book to keep.

This book preserves an important aspect in the history of baseball and in African American history, and it does so in a riveting way. A sincere and fascinating tribute -- and a handsome one, to boot.

Spanning the globe from Asia to Antarctica to Alaska to New Guinea, this wonderful book is a must for any mountain lover--including those of the armchair variety. The illustrations are heartpounding, while about a few dozen short narratives are wholly satisfying. This book is a wee bit pricey, and, tho' I am a poor boy, I don't feel one bit robbed. This may be the best picture book/narrative mtn. book I own.

Great photographs in this book - largely by John Cleare one of the world's greatest mountain photographers. Thank you John for yet more stunning photographs!

It's got such fantastic photography, the hardcover is well worth the investment.