As a new Fly fisher I bought this book when it was first published. This book has become an indispensible guide for my fly fishing. Recently I used the information for a stream in the Jemez Mountains and had a very productive day. The maps are very good. The information is right on as well. If you come to New Mexico to fly fish this is the book to have to increase your enjoyment!

Having grown up, lived-in and travelled extensively in this area, this book is a must-have for any fly fisherman interested in Northern New Mexico. The maps, hatches and river recommendations are on the mark -- highly recommended.

This is the most comprehensive guide to fly fishing Northern New Mexico. You'll find virtually every fishable piece of water in this guide. The book is divided up into sections concentrating on specific bodies of water. Each section is written by a local expert. There are excellent, easy to read maps for all the rivers and lakes as well. A must for visiting Northern New Mexico

This book is simply the best available for southern New Mexico, and one of the bext of its type. Very comprehensive. It's clear that the author has actually been to and caught fish at the many remote spots he describes, over a period of many years. If you are even thinking of visiting the remote mountains of southern New Mexico, this is for your bookshelf

I have been a fly fisherman from time to time over the last ten years or so, and I lived in the Southwest from 1977 until 1998. My family returned to the area for a vacation and re-visited the Gila National Forest last summer, equipped with a lot of fishing gear and Rex's book. FFSNM seemed to bring the Gila's trout streams to life. This book is a kind of "sleeper'. Not many people have read it, but it's a good example of quality outdoing quantity. A lot of really good things in this world, like this book, remain overlooked, but that's probably fortunate in this case, because, like Rex Johnson, Jr., I liked having the Gila all to myself.

This is a great book. It's as much a piece of literature as a book about fishing..

As a native Lagunero (Torreon, Coah) this is one of the best books I've read about the Comarca. It is a must to understand where do we come from.

The Laguna Region has been mis-understood by many; not so a fellow from Australia and this William K. Meyers and some others, including Reed. How strange, that it will take "strangers" to document this part of Old Mexico, and then, so sweet... the Laguna was made by foreign peoples, not only of other States; Zacatecas would probably announce a good part of the population!

The Iritilas lost, of iniquilation due to sickness, and no monument to them: But the "river people" are richly disclosed by Meyers and adds a scholarship bibliography to the history of The Laguna.

If you have ever wondered how it is that the many peoples that inhabit this Region are so jelous of one another, this book could enlighten you. And, if ever you drank a drop of Lagunero water, not only will you recognize the value of IT in a desert, but she (the Laguna) will demand you to return it!

I, a Lagunero, am intriged by the many writtings that this book of Meyers uncovers, and finally come to rest on the "why's" and "porque's".

This scholarly discussion of the origins of the Mexican Revolution in the Laguna region of northern Mexico not only makes plain the complex strands of human interaction that ignited the Mexican conflict but goes far to explain how revolutions arise and dissolve generally. Meyers's style is direct and careful. And he really knows and loves Mexico. (By the way, that LA should be La.

Even though the price in the book title is probably no longer applicable, the recommendations are. Especially the Tropicana Inn in San Jose del Cabo -- clean, safe, great location in downtown area. Near great shopping. Avoid the tourist trap of Cabo San Lucas -- go here! Marita Adair would never steer you wrong. We took a trip to hotels she recommended in Mexico and would go again -- our best recommendation!

I have purchased several editions of the Mexico on $__ A Day books, and have found them about the best for my moderate budget needs. And Marita Adair has done an excellent job of keeping the book updated; the 22nd edition may have been the best ever--certainly a classic guide! There has not been a Frommer's budget Mexico guide published since, and I have been very disappointed in the 1998 and 1999 editions of the general Frommer's Guide to Mexico--seem kind of flat with no really new information.

I used this guide to plan my trip to Mexico in January 1997. Overall, I was impressed with the quality of the research. It is oriented toward budget-conscious travelers, who want clean, comfortable accomodations and bargain eats. It could use some more information about the history, culture and customs of the Mexican people.

This book has it all: adventure, love, sex, humor, pathos. The story is beautifully and colorfully told, the characters unforgettable. Stuart captures the paradoxes that are Mexico, yet the fundamental warmth of the people always comes through. It would make a great screenplay.

Is this the adventurous story of a young man's coming of age, or a fitting tribute to an indomitable human spirit embodied in a fascinating little girl? This book is both, for one tale cannot be told without the other. Many thanks to the author for baring the trials and tribulations of youth in order to share with us the story of Lupita, one who ranks among the greatest of persons for all her young years. Entertwined with these two tales are the lives of the people of Guaymas, accompanied by the author's profound insights into the lessons their culture can teach us. This is a book written with humility and grace -- a well-told tale that cannot be put down once it is begun.

David Stuart's GUAYMAS CHRONICLES is an intensely personal human story of great beauty and honesty, skillfully and honestly told. No one could fail to identify with either the author/narrator, or the central figure in this true story, young Lupita, a girl of Mexico's streets, whose story of abandonment by her prostitute mother, and brief but wonderfully revealed redemption through friendship with the narrator was as moving to me as Jack London's immortal tale of relationship between two beings, CALL OF THE WILD.

As a work of anthropology, it reveals the true social structure of Mexico with great force, clarity, and simplicity, including much of the conflicted nature of Mexico's relationship with Los Estados Unidos.

A book I can recommend wholeheartedly to anyone, because it speaks directly and vividly to all the eternal themes of the human condition.

This book is unbelieveable! It has history on the steam locomotives, the railroads who owned them, the manufactures, some of the major loco designers and the list goes on. My copy continues to get worn as I carry it to every Rail Museum I visit and carefully look up and read about each loco I look at. Don't visit any rail museum with out this guide!

I highly recommend this valuable addition to any railfan's library.

Not having grown up in the era of these fire-breathing monsters, I can fully appreciate the power and technology of perhaps the greatest machines ever to roam the land. This book is absolutely necessary for any serious rail historian as well as the 'armchair railfan' who is wondering what 'super power' actually once meant.

This is a very complete review of all the major types of steam locomotives in service, from 1880's through 1950's. The archival photos are clear and beautifully detailed, all in sharp black and white. The best feature is the alphabetical format for road names and types of locomotives, as well as interesting detail topics like water usage, superheating, and types of fireboxes.

The steam railroad fan will find lots of detail that will add to his knowledge of the type, period, or rail line of his interest. The model train buff will find a lot of information on detailing his models and layouts to look like the exact prototype. If you want to mix lines and engine types, this is a great source to use to make sure you are not far off the historical track. The photos and printing are so good, you will want to use a magnifier to see all the detail.It comes in a handy pocket size, and you can only improve on this book by increasing the size to better see the great photos.

Being a Latina artist, I was very impressed at the uniqueness of these projects. Each one is a twist on a traditional method. They are easy to read and follow and offer a bit of history about where they came from. If I had any complaint it would be that I didn't have time to finish all the projects in one weekend! That's a good thing though, because now I can stay busy for quite a while ;-)

This book takes me back to the time I spent in Mexico a few years ago. It features a variety of decorative home accessory projects for people with different skills from sewing to woodworking. I love the vibrant colors and variety of designs offered here. The book is in full-color and there are step-by-step instructions, accompanied by photos, for each of the 20 projects. Conveniently there are templates and a resource list in back.

Some of my favorite projects include brightly colored circular woven table mats, a copper wire fruit basket, a decorative hot chocolate whisk, cactus pots, a tin wall border, beautiful cut paper candles, an Aztec floor runner and a mosaic heart and spiral pattern table top.

Three projects requiring basic sewing skills and a sewing machine are a cross-stitch table cloth (cross-stitches are painted), appliqued bath towels and drawn-thread curtain. Two others including pillowcases decorated with roses and a butterfly blanket require basic embroidery skill. If you wish to make a lime waxed shelf or a beautiful suede covered stool you will also need basic woodworking skills and power tools such as a jigsaw and an electric drill.

These projects require a little time and effort but none of them are too difficult and the instructions are great. They will make some spectacular and unique accent pieces for your home.

This book takes me back to the time I spent in Mexico a few years ago. It features a variety of decorative home accessory projects for people with different skills from sewing to woodworking. I love the vibrant colors and variety of designs offered here. The book is in full-color and there are step-by-step instructions, accompanied by photos, for each of the 20 projects. Conveniently there are templates and a resource list in back.

Some of my favorite projects include brightly colored circular woven table mats, a copper wire fruit basket, a decorative hot chocolate whisk, cactus pots, a tin wall border, beautiful cut paper candles, an Aztec floor runner and a mosaic heart and spiral pattern table top.

Three projects requiring basic sewing skills and a sewing machine are a cross-stitch table cloth (cross-stitches are painted), appliqued bath towels and drawn-thread curtain. Two others including pillowcases decorated with roses and a butterfly blanket require basic embroidery skill. If you wish to make a lime waxed shelf or a beautiful suede covered stool you will also need basic woodworking skills and power tools such as a jigsaw and an electric drill.

These projects require a little time and effort but none of them are too difficult and the instructions are great. They will make some spectacular and unique accent pieces for your home.

Having rafted the Colorado myself 2 years ago, this was a perfect souvenir-reminder of my trip. The photos in particular are exquisite - some I have no idea how he managed to capture without ending up in the river himself. I lost my Pentax to the very first rapid! This book definitely gives a sense of what the Canyon, the river, and the rapids are like. Makes me want to go back!

I have traveled through the Grand Canyon many times, both on the river and on the trails. John Blaustein has not only been able to capture the beauty of the canyon but also the soul of the river it contains. Abbey's journal is a fine compliment to the pulchritude of the pictures.

Any fan of unique photography and wonderful words should buy this reissue. Mr. Blaustein is a gifted photographer and abbey is equally adept in capturing the magic of this river trip. The book is a reminder of what could be lost, if we fail to preserve the glorious heritage of our national parks.

This book is well worth the price and a must for anyone interested in maya art and culture. Aside from the full color photographs of maya figurines from museums in both Mexico and the US, I also like the layout of the text which is divided into 10 chapters categorizing the figurines pictured and describing each one with extra explanations when needed. Definetely one of of the best books on the subject, highly recommendable.

The extraordinary photos in this book depict some of the most beautiful artifacts made by the Maya. Even the size and proportions of the book is intended to remind the reader of the Maya codices. I had the rare privilege to travel with both of the authors, and their enthusiasm and devotion to the Maya culture are exceptional. Their talents are apparent in this book and I recommend it to anyone with any interest in Mesoamerican cultures.

You should buy this book for several reasons, but just being the last book that Linda Schele ever wrote should be enough. It will be a long time before someone with her talents helps put ink and photos on paper again. It's a collector's item. FFD

Anne James Valades is one of the most evocative novelists I've read in a long time. Her prose is gorgeous. Her stories and characters real, even though she uses the mystical element to great effect. In the Shadow of the Amates is sweet, sad and historically fascinating. If you know anyone who is going to Mexico for the first or umpteenth time, they'll love this book.

Anne Valades, making her debut onto the literary scene, enveloped me with a quality of writing that gave me the sensation of being in the garden of which she so eloquently describes. She took me on a journey through Mexican history and brought me home to a special place in her heart that she named Amacuepantle.

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