Washington Books

I first heard RMP read at an outdoor conference in the late 1990s. Late that evening some of us shared single malt with him around a small table in a little trailer. I was hooked.

First I read his Sasquatch book, which is not about sasquatch, except for a little bit. Then there is his beautiful western butterfly book, a book to be studied and treasured. It opened my eyes to much I had never seen in my many years of wandering the hills.

Enough; this volume is near poetry.

But in it, you will find RMP a bit whimsically professorial. For instance when RMP walks through thistles in his shorts, he remarks on itchy scratches.

Incidently, Gray's River is in SW Washington across the Columbia River northeast of Astoria, Oregon.

Of all Mr. Pyle's books this one is the most lyrical and delicious. Just read a page before you go to sleep and you will dream of lush forest and lovely creatures on land and in the sky. Every sentence is filled with wonderful images of nature. It would make a nature lover out of any reader.

An imapssioned life, observing and enjoying all around him. A great read for those interested in people and nature, the interconnected web of a rural world. We can all learn something from this book. Thanks Bob!

Soldiers of Misfortune, covering World War II, the Korean war, and Vietnam, is a profoundly shocking insight as to what has become of thousands of U.S. POW's during these wars. According to the authors, years of investigative work went into the formulation of the book and it is clearly evident in the text.

Painstaking attention has been given and recorded to remove anyone's doubts of this books authenticity. The authors list a staggering record of POW's forever lost to our enemies, the names of prison camps and gulags where they were held, intricate dates and timelines of events, and eyewitness accounts of vital information pertaining to U.S. soldiers forgotten by our govenment.

In the years following World War II, the Korean war, and Vietnam, the actions by our govenment to conceal data concerning our POW's and it's campaigns to silence anyone investigating the issue is absolutely apalling. This book will define for the reader the gross misuses of power, illegal tactics to manipulate and humiliate citizens seeking honest answers, and the use of outright threats and intimidation to bury the subject forever.

Great credit is due to the authors of this book for their courage and perseverance to expose the plight of our lost U.S. servicemen. This book is very highly recommended to everyone who would like an untainted and factual look into the heartbreaking saga of missing U.S. soldiers.

Readers may also be interested in "Kiss the Boys Goodbye: How the United States betrayed its own POW's in Vietnam" by Monica Jensen-Stevenson and William Stevenson. Excellent source material here that reiterates much information found in Soldiers of Misfortune.

Absolutely, this is the most riveting and explosive book I have ever read. I served 2 tours of combat duty in the Korean WAR; futhermore, had I been privy to this read, you could never have gotten me back to Korea- never -. The Big Lie, spawned out of the Beltway since 1945 to the present, is inconcievable, that the DoD, State Dept, Pentagon and Joint Chiefs of Staff [all], deny the existense of American GI"s languishing in Siberia, Red China, North Korea and North Vietnam . Imagine, former POW"s readily admit, they had seen American POW"s herded off to the Soviet Union and to Red China. Whose hearts go out to our MIA/POW families whom have been grossly and deliberately LIED to by government officials ?? Whereas, our Presidents [all] since 1945, turned their backs on all captured American POW"s. I pray, from this hurt, that one American staggers out of the Soviet Union to corroborate all, in this vale of tears- maybe, just maybe - the apathetic American populace will wake up to being had by a devious lot in our nation"s capital, as they go about THEIR business as usual. If this read doesn"t make your blood boil, then you aren"t alive; however, the assertions, send an ambigious message to any teenager who may be thinking about enlisting: "I wonder, will my President and countrymen come to my rescue if I am captured by the enemy"?? It is your call youngsters. Sayonara.

....Absolutely, this is the most riveting and explosive book I ever read!!...I served two [2] combat tours in the Korean War; furthermore, had I been privvy to this read, you could never have gotten me back to Korea--never!....The Big Lie, spawned out of the Beltway since 1945 to the present is inconceivable that the DoD, State Dept, Pentagon and the Joint Chiefs of Staff [all] deny the existence of any American GIs languishing in: Siberia-Red China-North Korea-Vietnam...imagine, former POWs readily admit, they had seen American POWs herded off to the Soviet Union [1945-1953] and off to Red China/North Korea [1950-1953] and off to Vietnam [1962-1973]...whose hearts go out to our MIA-POW families, whom have been grossly and deliberately ...LIED...to by our government and military officials; whereas, all of our Presidents since 1945 have turned their backs to our tormented American POWs...I, pray from this hurt, that one American straggles out of the Soviet Union to corroborate all, in this vale of tears....maybe, just maybe, the apathetic American populace will finally wake up to being had by a devious lot in our nation's capitol, as they just go about business as usual...if this clarion expose doesn't make your blood boil then you are not alive; in addition, these assertions send an ambiguous message to any teenagers who are thinking of joining up...I wonder, will my President and countrymen come to my rescue, in the event I am captured by the enemy??...it is your call, youngsters!!...sayonara...SSGT CHRIS SARNO-USMC FMF

I am a former English student of the author of "South of Seattle," and not only is this man an exceptional teacher, but he is the only writer of my acquaintance to so vibrantly capture the spirit of life in the ever-growing Pacific Northwest--roots, leaves, rain, et al. If you want to experience a small lumber town and are unfourtunate enough not to have been born and raised there, then take your next best option as an outsider and read this book. This journey through time and terrain is all the more meaningful due to the obvious love the author feels for his topic. Don't miss this one...

Henry David Thoreau wrote, "It matters not how far you travel, but how much you are alive," and Jim LeMonds, a former English teacher of mine in the small "mill-town" city of Longview, WA embodies this phrase in his tight, solid prose and compassionate understanding of the area and it's people. For anybody to understand the psyche of this area, the Pacific Northwest, I recommend not only living here and listening, but also a cold plunge into the severely deprived art scene and it's few vibrant sectors. Jim LeMonds, in South of Seattle, provides us with one of these. My favorite essay was Scripture For The Land, for it's sheer intensity and truths.

Jim has captured the life of small town America. More precisely small town Pacific Northwest where the largest employer is the lumber companies and the county fair still attracks the whole town. Jim brings to light some of the hardships and personal obstacles that impede the daily lives of even the most simple lives. The memories that Jim shares will most definitely make you laugh and may even bring you to tears. An intimate exploration of a great geographical area.

Our second grade son couldn't wait to read this book, as he loves anything about spies, detectives, etc., and he really enjoyed it! It was a pretty quick read, maybe 10 minutes at a time for 3-4 evenings, and the language and plot line were easy to follow. He's read 4 books from this series so far, and this was probably his favorite!

My son loves these books. He read the A to Z mysteries also by Ron Roy and when he saw there was another series, he couldn't wait to get his hands on them. He tore through them and learned some history and facts about Washington DC in the process. I highly recommend the whole Capital Mysteries series.

My 8-year-old son has enjoyed this book series very much. The reading level is comfortably easy for him and he enjoys solving the mysteries. It keeps him reading and even teaches him some facts at the same time. I recommend this whole series.

Ok what can i say i'm exstatic, lol. What a shocking development..he put a shock to my system. Its static the man virgil hawkins. I ran into this comic a while back when it was hot but wasn't really into it at the time. But now that i've matured and seen the comic it got me interested so ya know what i got static all the static i could find. I love this comic its like a comic for the ages, it deals with all the issues that need to be dealt with in our society. I love how it works the fluency, the art and of course teh writing. I don't know why i didn't find this sooner now i've made quest for myself trying to get my hands on all the static i can i belive issues 1-45. I recommend this to any comic fan of any gender and age. Its the kind of thing that any person can enjoy even those who aren't into comics. The teen angst, super heroes using their brains not their brawn. And that's all i can say..or can think of right now at least

To be honest I kinda got interested in Static from the Cartoon series but, knowing he was an old character from the 1990's,thought there wouldn't be any comic books around for me read up on. How wrong was I? What a fantastic find this is for the die-hard fans too the casual fans of the TV show. The graphics feel so retro, but that gives it awesome appeal. I was so 'shocked' when I read what the real storylines were but thats what makes this a must have for any comic fan. It really does touch some deep issues and I haven't seen such as strong and influential black character in the comic genre for a very long time (If at all). They should re-release the original series so we can all benefit from this ground breaking yet fun and action-packed hero!

This book recounts the origin and first adventures of Static. The artwork by John Paul Leon is beautifully done, and the painted coloring adds a real sense of quality. The story really captures the feel of Static's everyday life. It is different from the TV show in the details, but the characters, feel, and attitude are the same. I highly recommend it.

Its good to see that the rural studios work is not unique but rather part of a movement, with other brilliant examples such as the work documented in this book. Beautifully illustrated. Probably the most in depth discussion I've read on the methods and challenges of work among the poor and underserved.
A great contribution to architectures claim to relevance.

This is a great book for both those people who are interested in learning about or those people who are already familiar with environmentally friendly "green" building pratices used in sustainable architecture. Studio at Large specifically chronicles the achievements of the UW BASIC Initiative program that Sergio Palleroni and his colleagues created in 1995. It is fascinating and moving to see the impact this work has on the local and global levels in society.

Prof. Sergio Palleroni teaches the "art-and-science" of "architecture" the old fashion way--with leadership and passion! He's not affraid of rolling up his sleeves, soiling his boot and spending his summer vacations whith his students (the future leaders): teachong design, scheduling and building sustainable communities in the "developing countries."

You have to buy this one, even if it's only for the cover picture of Richard, circa 1970 (aka Richard Cobain). Dark and kooky - let's hope we get more of these longer works from Papa Peabody.

Sugar Mountain captures the existential spirit of modern America. Its main characters are lost souls, reaching out frenetically to connect. They are aware of their existence only in relation to things, and reverberate against each other like bumper cars endlessly hitting and spinning around.

Peabody writes with a keen eye and a casual cynicism. Sugar Mountain offers an interesting look at the odd relationships that occur in life and the shadows that they cast on the people in and around them. Highly recommended.

Excellent source of information. As a survival instructor, I recommend it to all my classes.

This is the best book that I have ever read on survival. It tells eveything from how to build lean to's to log cabins to igloos. Also it tells how to build traps to catch animals and fish which is a must if lost in the woods. As well it tells every way imaginable to navigate and tell what your long and lat. are. It tells plants that youcan and cannot eat, how to clean your water, how to make bread, bows and arrows, bolas, survival strategies for the weather, and much much more. I would reconmen this book to any one who loves camping hunting hiking or any one who is interested in these sort of things

Mr. Angier presents fascinating and practical information on the very basics of survival-shelter, water, food and warmth. Conventional travellers would do well to carry the few items that he recommends-just in case. Hunters hikers and campers have a bible in this book. I have tested his methods of starting a fire, and finding potable water-He's right on target. Adventure writers will find this book an excellent resource-too bad it's out of print! I was hoping to find an updated version. Mine was published in 1974!

We bought this book for our family trip to Seattle. This was an excellent guide to our outdoor adventure. This is a must buy for outdoor travel lovers.

Take a Hike Seattle was a labor of love for me. I included many of my favorite hikes in the Seattle area. I hiked every trail and ensured that all descriptions and directions are spot-on accurate. All hike listings are day hikes within 2 hours of Seattle. Listings range from kid-friendly walks to amazing wilderness hikes. With maps, directions, and short summaries, Take a Hike Seattle is a guide geared to help you easily pick a hike and get on the trail

Cheers, Scott

We're new to Seattle, and find the outdoor options almost overwhelming. Cascades? Olympics? Mount Ranier? Something else? This book lists plenty of hikes for all experience levels, nearly all of which you can do in a day. There's a great variety, and almost every one of them sounds appealing. We like it a lot!

I've been in a reading slump for quite some time...I swear all the series I was reading ended. One day I came home and my mom gave me this book. I didn't really want to read it, but I sat down and started. I was so into it I couldn't put it down! About a month after I had read it I had to read it agian. I can't wait for the next one to come out! If anyone knows when it does, I'd appreciate if you'd email me and let me know.

Good technical stuff on marquetry, salvage diving, professional wrestling, German lieder and history of the NorthWest. I shall order the Adventures of John Jewitt from Amazon. I couldn't figure why someone raised by the Nootka could speak Chinook though. (Amazon has Greenberg's Language in the Americas but Campbell's Languages of Native America is out of print) Plot believability was a problem. A hidden map leading to buried treasure and an amateur sleuth who takes over from the bumbling police. Great descriptions of Vancouver Island. Two pairs of sisters - sub-plot about two sisters with one recalling a horrible childhood and the other not- maybe s literary novel waiting to get out. Some cliches "the room was a shambles" "surveying the scene." People grimace, squint and shrug a lot.

I can't wait for the next adventure. Especially enjoyed the story around Tabor...some of it had me in stitches. I hope to see more of her. I have never been to the Northwest, but French's descripitons were so vivid, I could just "feel" the area.