I've read "HIGH ALTITUDE: Illness and Wellness" several times. I am always impressed by any book Houston writes, and this dynamite book never disappoints me. HIGH ALTITUDE is packed with critical information every traveler, outdoorsman, climber and hiker shouldn't leave home without. Presented in clear and direct language, readers will be referring this excellent book on altitude, illness, and wellnes to their friends and loved ones. It is full of pearls of wisdom that can't be found even in the most impressive medical texts. This is a steal even at a higher price

To a native Houstonian, the names and faces are familiar, almost "household names". These were the men who shaped not only surgery but medicine in Houston. This is a well-written, motivating review of those who have been held in such high regard. Within the pages, one finds not only the science of surgery but the art and romance of a profession. It is with great enthusiasm that I recommend this book to all who have an interest. There is one man missing from the list of Houston's Surgical Leaders and that is the Editor of the book, Dr. Mattox himself.

This is a great guide. It is extremely thorough and well researched. AIA Guides tend to be hit and miss, but this one is definitely a hit. It spends just enough time on each section of the city. Houston has an interesting architectural history that this guide showcases with aplomb. I highly recommend this guide to anyone who has the slightest interest in architecture, it will not disappoint.

Diane McNulty has done it again. In this second edition, she has expanded to include all of Houston's greatest spots for kids. I highly recommend this book for anyone with children.

Very few books are this specific to help those of us with such variable, indecisive & unpredictable weather! Many photos and illustrations to help identify plants, pests and best practices. Wide range of topics from start (garden planning) to finish (harvesting). Book helps not only new gardeners, but those still learning - as well as new Houstonians. Large, glossy pages makes for easy and interesting reading. Even if you don't live in Houston, but in a Southern (just a tad north of a coastal) area, you won't want to miss out on this book!

Growing up just outside of Houston, I understand the value of having recipies from several of Houston's first class resturants. The pictures inside are wonderful, as are the recipes. As a bonus, in the back, there is a nutrition chart for every recipe. A must have for cooks and those who love to entertain!

I am often disappointed with a cookbook because the recipes are too exotic or fail to have ingredients that I already have on hand, but happily not this time. I bought this book for my sister, but after trying some of the recipes (before I gave it to her), I decided that I would just have to keep it and give her another one. I can't wait to try some more! If you like Texan/Southern cooking, this one definitely belongs in your kitchen. I particularly like the Tex-Mex section. The book is well laid out and easy to follow. I'm sure when my kids get kitchens of their own I'll want to give them a copy, until then ..... we'll just enjoy!

The authors and contributors to this book worked deep in the fine details of Houston's past. So much of it has been lost to the ages, but with Houston's Forgotten Heritage, it almost comes back to life through the fine photographs of the opulent homes and even the log cabins. It is a joy to show this book to many of my "old-timer" neighbors, who remember a building here and there, and even the old fixtures, appliances, and ways of life. We should all be grateful to the authors of this book for reminding us of our glorious past.

James Tiptree, an alias of Alice Sheldon, was one of the most intriguing authors of the Seventies and Eighties. Her stories were frequently bleak in appearance but not always in tone. For instance the title story concerns a space crew suddenly transported to a rather different future. And while we wouldn't wish to share their ultimate fate, it says much about our modern assumptions about gender roles, self-deception, and an ability to see humor in the workings of fate. Tiptree/Sheldon's writing is powerful enough that this story has stuck in my mind for more than twenty years and a few thousand other books. Even if I don't immediately recall the other stories in the book, each offered something different and unique. Even the weakest written of them was the equal of most other short fiction.

What I've always valued in this collection in particular is its ability to make me think. I originally read it in my mid-teens, a period when most of us are forming our initial view of the world and personal philosophy. "Houston, Houston, Do You Read?" introduced a different viewpoint to me, which influenced some of my later reading interests. You may not find all the stories comfortable to read but don't avoid them simply for that reason or because you don't agree with the central ideas.

This book is amazing. The text amount is small and the Photographs fill the pages. The photos say more about the diversity of cultures in Houston than words ever could. Great shots of some of our best architecture and landscapes. I highly recommend this one to anyone interested in photography, or in Houston in general.