Idaho Books

Outstanding book that would be even better with pictures.

My brother sent me a copy of Beyond Burlap for my birthday. I fell in love with this cookbook. Now, I send it to all my friends who have ever asked what can I make with potatoes. It is very complete and appeals to all tastes and ages. A perfect gift for anyone!

Beyond Burlap has an excellent assortment of potato recipes! I never knew there were so many ways to prepare a potato! The Potato Mocha Poundcake is my favorite. The stories and fun potato tidbits make Beyond Burlap a fun cookbook to own!

All potato lovers should own this book!

I was looking for a CPT book that would not break my budget. Buying it used allowed me to purchase it. My book came on time, wrapped and looked brand new. I am so pleased with this company.

This is just a book with the medical codes in it. Obvisouly up-to-date.

Amazing book! I have just completed a medical billing course through the US. Career Institute and this book has been the only reason why I have this job. This cpt coding manual has all the latest medical terminology and codes that you will need to know. It was a very smart purchase for very little money.

Growing up in a hotel sounds like a cool and exotic experience, doesn't it? At the very least, it must have offered the chance to meet all kinds of people. And eating all of your meals at a café counter, sitting on an upholstered and spinnable stool, would have been fun, too. Well: maybe. These are the kinds of scenes Brandon Schrand recalls when he thinks back to his childhood. He lets us in on his unique past within the pages of this intriguing memoir.

Schrand's family owned the Enders Hotel in Soda Springs, Idaho, from 1975 to 1992. A three-story brick building with more than 100 rooms, the hotel dates to 1919 and was named for William and Theodore Enders, the German immigrant brothers who built it. Coincidentally, the establishment was also an attraction for "enders" of other sorts: transients, recovering alcoholics, and individuals just plain down on their luck. Schrand's relatives -- a complex combination of personalities as a result of multi-generational divorces -- accommodated pretty much all of them, when they weren't on the move or in recovery themselves. "It seems fitting, inevitable perhaps," he writes, "that we eventually bought a hotel, a place outfitted with so many exits and entrances, and a place that seemed itself a beacon to the far-farers, to people, ultimately, like us." (p. 203) At the same time, Brandon was growing up. An only child with a vivid imagination and a clubhouse that he eventually shared with friends and classmates, Brandon spent his so-called "formative years" doing odd jobs around the building, alternatively interacting or deliberately ignoring the guests (as per his parents' orders), and exploring the natural areas around the hotel. Complete with a geyser that erupted every hour on the hour, Soda Springs was a company town, a tourist destination, and a temporary way station for many a passer-by. For Brandon, it was Home.

The novelties are what make for interesting reading here. Soda Springs. An unusual family situation. Living in and operating a hotel with a bar and a restaurant. Most of us don't come from similar situations. And yet: growing up is in itself a common experience and one that we can all relate to, no matter the location. And though we may be singularly place-oriented when we are children, it is only when we become adults and look back over the years that we realize that the individuals who surrounded us at the time made the difference, all along. As much as we loved special buildings or certain towns, it was the people who made those places remarkable for us. That can be a hard lesson to learn; harder still, to accept.

Writing such a book is a risky business, since it reveals so much of oneself and one's family. (How did Brandon remember all of these boyhood incidents???) This is the kind of memoir that prompts you to write your own. It's easy to see why it's an award winner.

As someone who grew up in Southern Idaho and had heard of the Enders Hotel, I was happy to come across this book. I don't know what I was expecting but it turned out to be a book I could not put down. It is beautifully written and Schrand does a fantastic job of describing each character who crossed the doorstep of the hotel in all those years. It is a wonderful book that I would highly recommend. I would like to see it as a movie someday!

I am a student of Brandon's at the University of Idaho and after the essays of Brandon's that I'd already seen, I expected A LOT out of this book. Not surprisingly, I got it, and more. I am making my way through The Ender's Hotel with nothing short of satisfaction... it is a beautifully written and interestingly told story that rings true all throughout.

I hope everyone who reads this laughs and relates in some way.

I found Amy's book "I Survived Another Day in Preston Idaho" to be an enjoyable read! She takes you along on the trip from the beginning with her raw honesty and witty humor. I look forward to read about her next trip, wherever it takes her!

A must read! If you have ever had an experience that you just cant forget, read Amy's book, and laugh with the memories that she wrote about, and a life changing experience for her. I laughed, cried, and read the book in three hours! Knowing her personally, I loved it!

We took this on our trip to the Sawtooth Mts. near Stanley, ID, and also used to expore the near-by Cloud Mts.

This is the only published source of climbing Idaho's mountains, alpine climbs, and rock climbs on peaks. This is a much revised and improved version over the first. While the book doesn't contain climbing topos or get into extreme route detail, it gives enough to get you interested, inspired, and up most peaks. My only critique would be on the Approach section- which can be a bit cumbersome to reference and the fact that it covers the whole state and can seem "thin" on info at times- Idaho is a huge state with so many mountains. The photographs and sketches are excellent and so is the brief history. Many mountains have more than 1 route described and the Sawtooth section is so much better than last edition. Great job and I can't wait for the next version.

Tom Lopez knows Idaho mountains better than nearly anyone in the state. This book covers nearly every mountain range and nearly all main peaks in Idaho. It gives class ratings and very good directions for access to the peaks and hikes. His book helped my dad and I climb the 9 peaks in Idaho over 12,000 feet. We wouldn't have been able to do it without this book. If you want to climb Idaho mountains, you need this book.

This man Gruber really knows how to write. He has a stunning command of the English language and uses it not to try to impress us but simply to communicate all the nuances of what he's talking about, which is life in modern-day rural Idaho. And beyond that, the book is about life in America, and life in general -- from the perspective of a thoughtful and sensitive soul, the kind of person you don't often meet these days.

If you want a thrilling, romantic adventure story, this definitely is not it. But if you want to read something really well written by someone who goes way beyond the superfical to examine things in real depth, this is your book.

Like the author, I am an Easterner who lived in rural Idaho for a time. His descriptions are not only accurate, but also thought-provoking and even inspiring. Whether you've been to Idaho or not, give this one a try.

Clean, straight, enjoyable, professional writing. I hope that some sort of sequel will be on the shelves soon.

Having tromped around the woods, towns, and backroads of Northern Idaho while growing up, I was delighted to have those memories pulled out of deep memory by Bill Gruber's delightful book. "On All Sides Nowhere" chronicles a place and culture seldom deemed worthy of prose. Gruber transforms what might seem seedy (yards filled with junked cars, a skillful but alcoholic handyman, houses continually under contruction) into respectful depictions of everyday life in this hard-scrabble part of the Pacific Northwest. Unlike many writers, Gruber doesn't choose to focus on himself or his family; they are simply the vehicle that allows him insights into the characters around them.

One Winter in the Wilderness was written by Pat Peek. Her Husband, Jim Peek, is a biologist and professor at University of Idaho. The book is told by Pat Peek in a very personal manner on a day by day basis. The story takes place in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness in Idaho. This is a story that you can really get into, personally. You can feel the changes in climate, see the wildlife up close, and read about the historical folks who first settled in this area including Cougar Dave and others. The cabin the Peek's stay at is very primitive--no electricity, no running water in winter, heat by a wood stove, and their constant companion, Lady--their dog. It is a book that you could read on a beach, or curled up on a stormy evening at home in a comfortable chair. I read the book over a period of time, savoring each new chapter as a treat to myself. Also, Pat Peek is a very descriptive writer. You won't be dissappointed in this book--it is great!

The reader follows the author and her biologist husband on a fall to spring stay in the wilds of Idaho. The vivid descriptions of their encounters with such wildlife as cougars and elk in the beautiful back country take you along on their special adventure. The story of their survival in the cold, frigid winter environment remind all of us that without our modern conveniences life becomes much more difficult. This is an exciting first-person story and well worth reading. An excellent book, that I strongly recommend to all lovers of the out-of-doors, and to those who want to learn more about our natural world.

This book was written from a women's point of view. I enjoyed the diary style writing. I am an outdoor person and don't know if I could stay for a whole winter in the wilderness. The author wrote about the hardships of life in the wilderness, the difficulty in traveling during the winter. She brought out some of the difficulties that most of us take for granted. A real pioneer adventure.

This is one of my favorite books. It has the constant thrill that every book should have. Even if it is a little short for your liking (When i looked at it I thought it was short) beleve me it is packed with.... well......Cool things!

Have you ever gone on a trip and thought that everything was wrong and nothing was right? Well , than you can probably relate to Vampires Plagues Paris , 1850 by Sebastian Rook. Jack( the main charicter) thought that it was only a dream and his two friends Ben and Emily keep telling him that it WAS only a dream.They assume that they have really BANISHED the vampire god Camazotz. Did they really? Jack keeps hearing the voice of the vampire god Camazotz echoing in his head promising to return from the depths of HELL. Is it true or is Jack just imagining things from the last little battle that they had.Did Camazotz just hide away in a cave instead of going to the depths of HELL? While Victorian London may be safe,a strange sickness is raging in Paris. Is it just a sickness or is Camazotz really back? Will somebody get hurt or will somebody close die? Read this book and find out. If you like mystery and suspenspens than you've found yourbook.

I have to admit, this book wasn't as thrilling as the first, yet it was still action-packed. In my opinion, the first and third are the best. Still, I LOVE this new series, so I give it a high rate. Sebastian Rook, your books are quite adventurous!

The entire Roadside Geology series is excellent; this book is no exception. I particularly enjoy their maps, which do a good job showing the different geological formations you can expect to pass through as you drive on a particular highway. The authors explain geological processes with extreme patience, as though they are teachers as much as writers.

I have one general quibble with the series, and that is the seeming disdain the authors show for old-time prospectors. It shouldn't be hard to understand why hordes of miners flocked from one gold rush to the next; getting their first could mean striking a fortune. Idaho's mountains are full of ghost towns and deserted mining camps that came and went, and I find those old locations--especially the tailings piles--to be a great source of rocks and minerals. The men who prospected hidden valleys and remote locations were smart and able, and save for those few who trespassed on reservations and misbehaved, my hat is off to them.The authors don't seem to share my feelings, but that doesn't take away from these great books. Anyone intent on exploring Idaho would do well to add this book to their research stack.

As always, David Alt and Donald Hyndman team up to provide a very readable expert presentation of the current and past geology of a state with a very dynamic geological past and present. As a non-geologist who doesn't plan to visit Idaho anytime soon, I still learned plenty about how geology works from the discussion, drawings and photos of many specific sites and regions. 100 million years ago, Idaho was part of the western shore of North America. You'll learn where to find evidence of the collision that ended this era. You will learn about the many Ice Age lake megafloods that left their marks on the major river valleys. Nearly all the surface of the state is dominated by a diverse collection of igneous rocks from at least 5 major events over the past 100 million years, one or two of which are still active. You will have to read the book to discover all the other interesting details.

The state of Idaho is full of interesting geology; from the Craters of the Moon, to the Snake River Canyon, to the lakes of the Idaho Panhandle. Every tourist and sightseer should have a copy of this informative book to guide them along an adventure that includes geological orientation interwoven with on-site observation. A "must-read" for the traveler!

I purchased this for my girlfriend who has been a horsewoman for over 30 years. She has been very happy with the ideas presented and has used several already.

My only complaint is not with the book but with the ordering process. When I originally placed my order there were several in stock items grouped together. This book had a note that said in stock normally ships in 5 weeks. So I split my order to second day shipping so everything would arrive as soon as possible for Christmas. This book that wasn't going to arrive until after the first of the year showed up the same day as everything else. I was glad to get it but would have been even more glad if I'd not been tricked into paying extra for shipping.

Wow..nice to know that someone will actually share their ideas. Amazing all the things you can do w/ a disposable diaper. She is an incredible woman; I wish I could spend a summer with her. Thank you Heather for sharing your ideas w/ the rest of us. I am constantly picking up your book time and time again.

Heather Smith Thomas's Stable Smarts: Sensible Advice, Quick Fixes, And Time-Tested Wisdom From An Idaho Horsewoman (1580176100, $18.95) comes from a woman who raises horses and cattle in Idaho and goes far beyond your usual horse management book. Here are hints on how to tell and purchase the best quality hay, making a makeshift hackamore, preparing homemade pest repellents, and fixing fences and more. Virtually all the equipment associated with a horse and ranch, from trailers to leads and bedding, are revealed in a book packed with practical tips and insights.