I was intrigued by the variety and really wanted to try some of the recipes but without even basic nutrition info I was unable to purchase it.With so many diverse diets of friends today (low fat, low carbohydrate, salt free, sugar free/diabetic, etc.) a cookbook without nutrition info for each recipe is a waste, no wonder it is out of print.

i really disagree with this book's other review, plenty of other cookbooks do not include nutrition information and it does not make it an "un-worthy" book, i found this book to have really wonderful recipes, some of which i recognized from my own childhood in the south, i give this the highest recommendation i can, after all, food is about enjoying the good things in life, not counting the calories in everything you eat! enjoy!

I am writing a term paper on the Gulf War and even though you can have up to 5 sources this is basically the only book I need! It has everything I need to know! If you are doing research like myself, I suggest you check it out!

The author has thoroughly examined all issues related to the Gulf Crisis and presents a thorough and informed documentation of events and outcomes.

The target audience of young adults and university students looking for a broad survey and exposition will appreciate the clarity of the text and comment.

The book is well done and put together. The only issues I noted are that the author does not give photogrpahic credit to several contributors. Least of which is Carlyle Luer. The author has used several copied photos right from Dr. Luers "Native Orchids of Florida" without permission or proper credit.

Some of the taxonomic changes and listing are not as accurate as they could be, but the overall work is complete and covers all known species to occur in Florida. One helpful note, future books should follow the Luer style for various stories and all photos should have dates taken and county listings.

I had been hoping for a Florida orchid book for a long time to help me understand and identify native orchids. This book goes beyond my expectations. It is wonderfully thorough, with each species covered on two full pages. One page describes the distribution, identifying characteristics, habitat, flowering period, and has a Florida range map and plant illustration. The facing page has several photographs of the plant, showing growing habit, flower close-up, and different color forms. I particularly appreciate the range maps identifying all the Florida counties where the plant has been found. I was able to easily go through the book and make a list of all the species found in my area. The photos are very good and the variety of scales really helps. Reading this guide, it seems like there are orchids all around just waiting for the trained eye to notice them. A must have for your field guide collection.

In the Middle East, following the Gulf War of 1991, unknown terrorists kidnap a Russian delegation visiting Syria and the US ambassador to Saudi Arabia and his staff. Three men come together to find and rescue these hostages: Col. Ulm, a US special operations officer, his Russian counterpart, Col. Sabanov, and Tom Girling, correspondent for a British news magazine. Girling may have the clue to the abductions and those responsible, information from a journalist friend in the Middle East who has told him about a powerful group calling themselves "Angels of Judgment" and their leader, "The Sword." But very little is known about this group, and the correspondent who provided the information has disappeared himself. Girling has much more than a journalistic interest in terrorism--his wife was killed by band of terrorists as he was forced to watch, helpless to try to prevent her death.

The action in this story never falters, and the twists and turns in the plot will keep the reader guessing and often surprised. Those who know Nick Cook as a writer for Jane's Defense Weekly and as the author of a more recent non-fiction book, The Hunt for Zero Point, may not be aware of his novels published in the early 1990s. Cook brings to them his expertise on military matters and his own experience as a journalist, and in fact, one can easily see Tom Girling as a continuing character in future novels. I highly recommend Aggressor and Cook's first novel, Angel, Archangel--they are well-written and highly entertaining reading.

I was not yet in high school when Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, and though I watched what happened in the news, I could not comprehend why it was happening, why the US decided to combat Iraq, and above all, I had no understanding of the history of the region or the complex interests involved.

Brune's analysis of the war starts with the historical perspective, and then discusses US policy, public debate, Iraq's defeat in the war, the idea of a New Order in the Middle East, and the major news stories that surfaced soon after the war. He is critical of the Bush administration's motives and decisions, and one of the merits of the book is that he brings up difficult questions about the censorship of media reports or the propaganda given by Bush and his administration.

The gulf war is a very important event in the Middle East, one that resulted in a miniscule number of American deaths in comparison to the casualties suffered by the Iraqis (not even including the deaths resulting from the aftermath of the war, and economic sanctions). It was a war where it is not clear at all whether US security was in danger, and whether Saddam had any interest in invading other nations. It was a war so closely associated in the public mind with the figure of Saddam as a demonic despot that the historical, cultural, ethnic, and religious contexts of the Middle East were of marginal importance. It is refreshing (to me at least) to read something these days that is actually critical of the US and asks some questions about decisions made by the government that run counter to some of the core ideals of America. Hopefully, in time, a similar book will be written about the US invasion of Afghanistan.

This book has had 3 editions so far, with new information being added each time it comes out. Right now its still in paperback but hopefully it'll be released in hardback with more photographs. Still, in its current version, it's lightweight and ease of travel make it a great book to keep on hand when stuck at airports or reading during meals. Fans of jet combat will want a copy to file right next to the collection of Jane's "At The Controls:" series and "Aircraft in Action" series by Squadron Publications. I haven't gotten very far with my copy yet - still working my way through "Hornets Over Kuwait" by Jay Stout and "The Flying Tigers" by Dan Ford (both worth picking up, too).

I have mixed emotions about this book, it is very informative on many levels but falls short on many more. I was thinking that it would be about things frequently seen from the beach but it includes a lot of info the layman will probably never need. This includes info (I personally appreciated) about planktonic animals, mieofauna and epifauna, in general a bunch of small animals most people will never notice. Not to say that they shouldn't have been included! They are very important to understanding the ecology of the areas discussed. See what I mean about mixed emotions? I like the way that the book grouped things by community; oyster reef, seagrass bed, mud bottom, etc. A hearty appendix that linked things by taxonomic group would have been nice though. Illustrations where copious but a tad bit simple. In the price range the line drawings could have been better, or supplemented by black and white illustrations. Also curious was the listing of only invertebrates until the end, then the authors jumped over everything and threw in a chapter on sea turtles??? What about the rest of the marine vertebrates? Why include the turtles without the fish and marine mammals? Kind of lopsided.

If you see this book lying around it is certainly worth having. I'm still using it to flip back and explore certain areas. I wouldn't get to hung up on finding a copy, unless you're really trying to own everything on gulf coast marine life.

This book is well organized with numerous non-nautical maps and helpful tables. The writing style is concise and easily readible. It is somewhat of an overview publication in that it does not contain the detail frequently provided in a cruising guide nor does it include very much content which is not oriented to the coastlines of the islands. As priced it certainly provides much more in value than one would expect.

If your interest is in using this as a cruising guide, you can expect some frustration by the obvious omissions of helpful information. An example would be the reference to Brentwood Bay where it is noted that there are three marinas which provide guest moorings, but they are neither identified in the content or by name on any maps. Thus, a sailor seeking an overnight mooring has no identification for calling the harbormaster.

The authors have not suggested any restaurants or lodging accomodations except for a few places. They have, however, provided a great deal of information about the parks and the facilities available in the parks for the area covered and have likewise included comprehensive information on the use of the ferry systems for gaining access to the islands.

In summary this publication covers a great deal of worthwhile and helpful information for anyone interested in visiting or considering a visit to the Gulf Islands.

This is one of the most readable personal accounts of the Falkland and Gulf wars that I have encountered.Chris Craig commanded the frigate HMS Alacrity during the Falkalnds war. Alacrity was in the thick of action - searching for blockage runners (sinking one), was near-missed by an Argentine submarine, and carried out many fire support missions. Naval operations during the Gulf war have been overshadowed by the land campaign, even though it is unlikely that Desert Storm would have been possible without command of the sea. This book partly redresses that inbalance. Craig commanded the royal navy squadron during the conflict and this book provides much insight into naval operations.